In the dark blue sky you keep,And often through my curtains peep, For you never shut your eye, Til the sun is in the sky. Marie ever so slightly leaned to the side as she pulled her little boy closer and continued to rock. Not just you but Marie, too. His voice cracked. I let you and Hoss down. Raising his arm, Adam wiped his face along the upper part of his sleeve while his father walked over and knelt down in front of him. Good night son. He paused walking up the steps. Adam there are things we do, things our bodies and our minds do in a time of crisis that we dont understand. He touched his sons chin, forcing Adam to look at him. Mamas dead. Suddenly the realization of what these two crazy men were possibly scheming to do not only frightened him, but infuriated him. He was hurting, and feverish, but had seemed to be coming back to them. When a snow cave collapses, trapping his brother and his friends, Sparky knows what to do. He slowly drew up his legs. As she rose from the rocker she noticed Ben leaning against the wall by Joes bed, I love you so much Marie! He walked over, kissed her and then watched as she gently lay the boy down in his bed. Nor did you let Hoss or I down. Nooo! No one talks about his family like that and gets away with it. She would be proud of my Dax, for he is a good boy, and a healthy eater with muscles. Even now, all these years later, the scene was so vivid every time he played it back in his mind. Let me go. SJS,JAM,ESA. You got nothing better to do but to play with that?, What chance are you gonna have to use an epee out here in the west?, Youre a Cartwright! Quickly he took notice that they were both preoccupied with something that Dax was holding, almost cradling.. Run Joe. Now where is she buried? Davids stern voice and devilish eyes suddenly sent chills down Joes spine. Breathe. A tear slipped out as Joe struggled for air. Dax seemed oblivious. Im here Joe! Come on buddy. He took a deep breath and grabbed a towel. I love, son. He continued to try to cool the boy down. The last time I saw that expression on him was when Marie died. He gently placed his hand on Bens shoulder. Oww!, Easy, buddy, Hoss jumped in. Definitely MA. David, already armed and prepared, met him midway as the sharp knife ripped into and across Little Joes right side sending him crashing to the floor in agony on top of his fathers now broken decanter. Hes real bad Adam, and if we dont stop this bleeding His voice cracked and cut off as he immediately turned his focus back toward Joe. Besides, this is actually a good opportunity for your younger brother to prove himself as you should not be gone long. Walking towards the steps he finished with, I think we both need to get to bed as we have an early start. Is Joe alright?. Water, Joe pleaded as he attempted to get up. Please forgive me! Adam was exhausted and fell back in the chair, but continued to speak to his brother. Have a seat, Roy., Thanks, Ben. He took off his hat and began fidgeting with it. Hoss just witnessed one of those setbacks. You did the best you could. Doc Martin filled Ben in on Joes condition. He see Cochise outside and then makes his way to the house. I can see myself out, Sure. Puzzled, he stood and shook the docs hand. Ben dragged a chair over and placed it at the end of the bed. Why didnt he listen to me? A few stray rays of light filtered through the branches and began to warm the ground where Joe stood. It was evident that Adam was having difficulty concentrating. He glanced down at his hands and saw blood dripping from his fingertips. I felt bad I had to leave him last night, however, there wasnt anything more I could do and he was resting comfortably. Son,we promised, Ben softened his voice as he lay his hand on Adams shoulder. Adam, help me please! His mother? What the hell are they talking about? Hours had passed and every minute still counted. Night Pa. Shaking his head, Adam reluctantly followed. He simultaneously drew his gun and kicked Cochise to a full gallop. ,Joe..Joe. Adam, please help me. Short rapid breathes were becoming more frequent and more painful. I didnt let them take you. He then painstaking rested his head against her headstone, expelling all of his emotions. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. But you and your pa stole all that from us, and you will pay! Rage was etched into the mans face. A tiny smile appeared while he visualized his mother sitting in the rocker. He told us that they were from New Orleans and why he came here. Adam noticed the comfort and ease he was giving little Joe just by taking control of the conversation. A glance at the window had told him that the sun had changed position. Great tale and especially for your first one. Joe, mamas dead. Hed been in awe of her attractive, soft complexion, beautiful dresses and her sweet voice as she told stories with such feeling and ease. Ben had insisted on buying Marie the finest dress. Can I help you? Strangers, they were not at the top of his list right now. fine. Follow/Fav The Bride from Baltimore. Why? Oh Joe. I need you. You never appreciated her. I would like to thank my beta reader, freyakendra. He was afraid of me., You have to give him time, son. This wasnt easy for Ben. And how do you expect to do it with that New Orleans monkey pick, handed down to you by your French quarter mother?. From a physical aspect the closest Hoss could remember was when his father had been beaten pretty badly by some men after hed won a bid for a timber contract. Youre safe and youre gonna be fine. Angry, hurt and scared, Joe struggled to get the words out as a tears began welling up in his eyes. Adam? Ben hurried through the door followed by Hoss. Sore? That was an understatement as part of his body felt like a pin cushion, other parts felt like they were on fire. the blood that had surrounded her head while she lie on the ground, so still. Dubois wife died when his boy was young and he was going to ask Marie to marry him, knowing that his son needed a mother. He glanced over at Little Joe and took in a deep breath before continuing. Joe Cartwright shrunk below his normal height at the sound of his father's voice. Its not your fault, Joe and its not pas either. She. Patience.. Joe, come on look at me.. Joe was determined to stay as alert, for this was his mother they were talking aboutWhy? He closed his eyes remembering just when hed first met his assailants. Stay with me. He looked down at Joe. Now where is she?, As pain now ripped through his head, Joe tried, hard as he could, to grab hold of the mans arms in an attempt to get him off, however, the stranger David Dubois -was too strong for him and Dax was now holding Joes legs to prevent him from kicking, so he was really fighting a losing battle. Adam froze as the gruesome discovery made it very difficult for him to collect himself ,however, he swiftly knelt down beside his baby brothers head. Little Joe - factor: Bonanza Boards. Collecting himself Joe turned back to face the stranger. Stories written by fans of the TV series Bonanza. Almost done, Joe. Doc Martin tried to comfort Joe. The wounds on his back from the glass will heal fine as will the scratches on his chest. Heeding his warning, Ben turned to Adam and Hoss. Joe was very fragile, but very determined. He wasnt alone, but without one of us there Ben was promptly at Joes side. Little Joe was fond of New Orleans, where his mother was born and lived for most of her life. Hey brother, you ready to go? Adam was already seated in the buggy. It was a chore for Joe just to try to catch his breath. He wanted to yell, but he was frozen with fear. Yes, Im trying, Adam sighed, straightened up and started once again pacing. Son, the doc has all the help he needs right now. With a firm grip, he drew Adam to his feet. Pa, I dont know what came over me. Swallowing hard Joe tried to catch his breath as anxiety and the abuse his body sustained were finally taking their toll. It's up to the youngest Cartwright's family to help him recover from the ordeal. Im sorry., Your brother is young and strong. the Doc responded without looking up. Remember, Dax? As David now peered into the twenty-five-year olds childish eyes, he smiled. It hurt Hoss so damn much to see his little brother like this. Joe, that is when I realized I had gone too far. Youre in good hands. W-H-O-A! Long time ranch hand Charlie yelled, trying to collect his horse as two oversized riders recklessly galloped passed him and the two other ranch hands with him. You dont even deserve to look like her! With that he once again whipped out his knife from its sheath, grabbed a handful of Joes hair and yanked his head backward and to the side. Flashes of red were appearing in front of him. He couldnt concern himself with that now for he really needed Adam. Although he fully understood that the fewer setbacks Little Joe had hopefully the quicker he would healemotionally. Your mother was the best thing that ever happened to our family. Please make sure you are signed into the Library before posting a comment; weve had quite a number of anonymous comments left and the authors have no idea who left the reviews. Dead or alive, she was his mother! A slight grim formed. He reached down to gently lift his younger brother into his arms, and then carried him to the settee. This work could have adult content. This had to stop and Joe knew it. Grungy ole ripped jeans paired with a solid red button-down shirt covered with dirt. You fool kid! It pains me to see you like this. Adam curled his fingers and stroked Little Joes cheek. I cant explain it, but it was obvious that Adam was somewhere else. Come to think of it, Adams attitude toward him had changed quite a bit in the past month, and this confused Joe. Sh-e f-fell. That was not something he could ever forget. It was neither the time nor the place for Adam to be drifting off worrying about this. His thick fisted knuckles brutally made contact with the side of Little Joes face with such force that it sent him crashing into the grandfather clock, rendering him unconscious. Easy buddy. Adam was perplexed. Try to get some rest. Joes eyes were already closed, however, not before Adam could see the fear and sadness in them. Due to subject matter, the few stories that are listed as only available via e:mail from the author will still not be accessible even with answering . Was it really worth living the rest of his life with this on his own? Nope, not today as nature couldnt have painted a more picture-perfect day. Ben and Hoss had no idea what was unfolding in front of them. Pa, can I have a drink? Joe was beginning to feel better. Felling better?. Martin, tell the Sheriff what has happened. Summary: When Ben decides to marry again for the fourth time, things as they had always been suddenly start going haywire, especially for Little Joe. My Ma-ma, Little Joe mumbled again and Adam knew that he was dreaming. Dont get up. Attempting to concentrate at his desk reviewing some last minute paper work, Ben glanced up at Adam. Return to Library. I have one more bandage to change and then Im done.. I need to go with the Sheriff, too. The inner voices within his head continued to persistently whisper, giving him an intense headache. Your email address will not be published. S-on, what are you doing? Dax? As he walked over he saw his son holding a picture. Adam, where are you? Adams back! Hoss called out from down stairs. I cant just abandon him. Bonanza sites you may be interested in: Bonanza Brand. Oww! Little Joe, come on. Easy, Joe. Noooo. Adam pulled his chair closer to the bed and sat down. With a lowered head he moved back into position and began swinging the ax again. Like a staggering drunk, Joe found it difficult to find his footing. Why? Why would he say that about my mother? PaHoss. The rocker Ben had made with his own two hands when hed found out Marie was pregnant. The system is programmed to remember your information for two years; though it does appear that major update(s) to this plugin will result in the need to reverify your age. So much blood, pa, and I didnt know what to do. Tears began to roll down his cheek as he stared at Ben. That's what big brothers do for little ones." "Thanks Pa," Little Joe grinned, "I told ya I still like that little guy even if he tried to beat the stuffing . It was a mess. Open it.. What was I thinking? He knew it was true, but, Little Joe would never knowingly treat Hoss that way. Silent screams were locked in Joes head as monstrous shadows surrounded him. Kid, you see my son over there? Davids voice softened a bit as his eyes met Dax, and then sharpened once again as he turned back toward Joe, pushing him over on his back with his foot. By the time David had finally worked up enough courage to ask Marie for her hand in marriage, he heard shed already married and she and her new husband had left town. Hurts. His breathing was becoming rapid. Adam. After taking some choppy, deep breaths, Little Joe closed his eyes. You sleep now buddy. Adam slowly and carefully made himself comfortable, until he fell asleep, as he cradling his little brother. He never doubts that he can save them, and so he does. I am sorry, Joe. The riders ignored him. on The Nightmare from New Orleans (by Yankee818), The Nightmare from New Orleans (by Yankee818). Pro-mise..prom His upper body slumped against Adam chest causing a natural cradling reflex. Bens reminiscing came to an abrupt end when Adam bolted upright from his chair, knocking it over as he hurried toward the door. Joes position was making it challenging for the men to treat him. What do ya got there son?. Its okay. Thank you. With somber eyes he shook his old friends hand then glanced back at Hoss. His shoulder is going to take awhile to heal. He took in a deep breath. Mama. he whispered as he searched for her, in his mind, in his dream.Then it ended as quickly as it had started. Lets go get your mother. And then they were gone. Adams nightmare returned and was staring right at him once gain. Finally, Adam allowed Ben to pull him slowly back toward Little Joes bed. Adam gently ran his hand over the young mans blooded mangled curls. He never ment to treat Little Joe that way. Martin said. No, I dont mind at all. Pa, his fever seems to be down. Hoss explained. Joe, its me son, Ben sat on the bed next to Little Joe, trying to reassure his son. Oh, but it hurts so much. His concern now lie with possibility of open stitches with all the tossing and turning Joe had been doing. Lynne C.'s Bonanza Fanfiction: Little Joe Zone: Bonanza Brand: Puchi's Bonanza Library : Bonanza Hideaway: Vicki's Bonanza Page: Bonanza Events Pernell Roberts: Desideratum : Women's Writers Block (While our site does have a large number of Bonanza stories, we do post fanfic for other shows) Bonanza Round up . What an ordeal for Joe to suffer through. Ben had always taught his boys to be polite. . It isnt your fault Joe, it isnt anyones fault., No! Joe perked up catching Adam off guard. Do you know who these men are? Well, as comfortable as he could be. The trio wasted no time and sprang into action as Charlie took control. We are going to bring her home, son. He felt the wet blood as his throbbing shoulder met the desk. Pa what do you think is going on? Hoss asked. Disclaimer:All publicly recognizable characters and settings are the property of their respective owners. I love you, brother., Joe? Shocked out of a surprisingly deep sleep, Adam sprung up in his chair. Bonanza Brand FanFiction Library. Joes in good hands., Sure! Adam wiped his face on his forearm sleeve and began to exit through the door, but not before one last word. Youre safe, Joe.. It just makes me wonder just how ready is he to be left alone to take care of the ranch. He stopped and glanced back at his father. Their answer, lying just about in front of them on the floor, paralyzed them momentarily. Adam was searching for words, help, even his own voice for what he just encountered, within his own househis little brotherit was too much for him. A-AdamHurtsHelp me! He cried as he slightly began to thrash around in the bed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Its Adam.. Holy smokes that was a lot of Joe angst! Love the JAMs and JPMS and, of course, the SJS! Slow your breathing, Joe. He could hear Adams voice. I need to know cause I have been looking for her for seventeen years now. In no way did Little Joe want a private conversation with this enormous bully. The sheriff needs your help, now.. It wasnt going to be easy, but could it ever? Come on kid wake up. He gently stroked the young mans dark curls. Your email address will not be published. He bit his lower lip as his nostrils flared, while a single tear fell from his eye. Work Search: Heck they had both apologized right? Tug of . 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