Not to say Ben or Hoss didnt care, they did. You did what you had to, Ben repeated. Hey brother, you ready to go? Adam was already seated in the buggy. He was now experiencing excruciating pain in his left shoulder, and could only guess the severity of his injury. Uh yeah, lets go. Joe breathed in a breath of fresh ai,r remembering what Hop Sing had said to him just a couple of weeks earlier, when hed struggled to approach his father at the desk, his mind taking him back to the far different struggle hed faced at the hands of the monsters in his nightmares. Im here for ya Little Joe. A tear slipped down his heavy-hearted face. Ad-am! With both hands, the brute of a man nearly lifted him clearly off the ground, where his sandwich now lay. Now please, lets try to have some more faith in him. Ben lowered his eyes, returning his attention to his paperwork. Work Search: Come on. Ad-am hurts?. Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. Youll be alright, Joe. The wounds have been oozing and a bit foul. Uh, sorry Adam.. You okay?. Pa and Ikilled her. Placing his right hand on his abdomen Joe winced for his short rapid breathing was hurting his ribs and wound. I realize now that I have to I should have been there as your brother and not as a parent. It is up to the law now. What the heck happened? Sudden fear came over Adam as he sucked in his breath at the first glimpse of Joes mauled, balled up, bloody body. Ben I think you and Hoss should have a seat as well.. My patience is running thin, so I suggest you tell me whether or not Marie DeMarigny is your mother, and where she is! A few tears leaked out as he continued, while looking Adam in the eye. No copyright infringement is intended. And how do you expect to do it with that New Orleans monkey pick, handed down to you by your French quarter mother?. Martin began . It was a failed attempt. Now, however, he looked to be in another world. Yeah, we did. He sighed. Joe is either the star or co-star in each of these stories. You sure youre okay son? Bens parenting skills were sure being tested now as all three sons required his attention, however, he was a strong man. Lets get to work boys. He turned toward Adam. 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. Its okay, Joe. Jimmy was slower to approach, his own gaze locked on the gruesome towels. ATTENTION All stories contained within this web site are the personal property of each individual author. BEN, ADAM AND LITTLE JOE: THAT'S CAUSE THERE ISN'T ONE!! No money is being made from this work. Okay son, but if you need us we will be right downstairs. After receiving a nod from Adam, he and Hoss lingered just a moment before leaving the room again. I didnt understand. Adam slouched forward as he looked up at Ben. Joe its Charlie. B. Brigitte Rau. He told me II didnt deserve Small tremors began jolting his body as his eyes darted around the room. I think your right. He agreed. Easy.. One fully painted with blood, while the other only the tips. If you accept cookies from our site and you choose "Proceed", you will not be asked again during this session (that is, until you close your browser). To get through the hardest journey we need to take only one step at a time, but we must keep stepping. Joe went ahead a took another one of those steps through the front door. Thank God, youre here. Ben sighed as he struggled to sooth his son. He slammed his hands down on the arms of the chair, stood up and walked over to the window, pushing the curtain back to he peer out. Hey buddy, come on. Adam tried this time, while the doc continued to change the dressing. Bonanza sites you may be interested in: Bonanza Brand. Pa, do you mind if speak to Adamalone? Joe looked at his father. Ben, I have to leave. Squeeze my hand Joe, come on. There was no reaction. Firmly pressing his hands on the desk, he leaned over, facing his father. The wound on his side was no doubt getting worse, and he most likely had some broken ribs due to his intruders beatings. Come on Joe this is nonsense and you have a lot of work to do.. There was Little Joe not moving. Now where is she buried? Davids stern voice and devilish eyes suddenly sent chills down Joes spine. He was afraid of me., You have to give him time, son. This wasnt easy for Ben. Hed known Joe since hed been a baby, and had taken the boy under his wing whenever any of the Cartwrights werent around. Uh Charlie, Hank froze just as hed begun getting to his feet, pulling his hand away from Joes back to find it bloodied with a fresh cut. Like a staggering drunk, Joe found it difficult to find his footing. No part of these publications may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any . For that, I am sorry. His heavy eyelids finally closed and although his heart was in the right place, realized here is where The end didnt justify the means. Well, as comfortable as he could be. Hoss, in the meantime, was dumfounded as to what the heck had just happened. You two heard what the sheriff said.. Doc Martin did an excellent job with the sutures on his face for the scar was barely noticeable. Blood oozed from her head, staining the dirt beneath her as she silently lay on the ground. It's clear that the 15 year old has been hurt in many ways. I am keeping my fingers crossed I posted it correctly and you enjoy it. He pushed his brows together, then quickly raised and lowered them as he slowly accepted the gift.. Why would they want to give me a present at this time? Adam, it hurts so much. Not my Dax. I should kill you now, boy. David Dubois yanked out the bloody knife causing Joe to cry out once more, and then proceeded to clean the blade on his already grubby jeans. cartwright bonanza ponderosa western adamcartwright oldwest delly hoss hunger wildwest mellark games peeta adam romance fanfiction love. I cant explain it, but it was obvious that Adam was somewhere else. Dont get up. Im sorry for what I said to you the other day. Whats going on? Ben and Hoss simultaneously stared at each other. You are going to tell me just where Marie is buried!, NooooNever! Little Joe was delayed in answering as excruciating pain now radiated throughout his whole body. The mans claws tightened their grip. The men briefly glanced over at Adam who suddenly stopped at the doorway, emotional, motionless, and filled with rage when Doc Martin spoke, I will need you two men to gently hold him so he doesnt further injure himself while I administer the morphine., Adam, The sheriff placed his hand gently on Adams shoulder, snapping him out of his trance, we better go. He also saw just how bad Joe was, but please be patient with him, as I saw just how traumatic it was for him to see what happened to Joe. He continued. Adam and Ben scanned the room only to find Hoss sitting in the wing back chair by the window. 58 Stories. Cleaning up had been the last thing on Adams mind, and both Charlie and Hank were too focused on looking after both Joe and Adam to bother with the mess left behind. Not you! They said it was his fault, too.. Hurts Adam! Tears began to slide down his cheek. Who? Easy Joe, breath slow. Adam coached him. Bens reminiscing came to an abrupt end when Adam bolted upright from his chair, knocking it over as he hurried toward the door. You and that no good father of yours killed her!. I..I..Im seventeen. Joe was struggling to keep his toes touching the ground. 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. I have been no more mature than he. A glance at the window had told him that the sun had changed position. Im here for you buddy. Tears welled up in his eyes. Please, forgive me. Please come home! Do you know who these men are? Listen, boy, with or without your help we will find Marie and bring her back with us to New Orleans where she belongs. Except for Hoss, here, but these two are bigger than him. He quickly ran his fingers threw his short gray hair. Maybe it has to do with me being the oldest. Hurts. His ribs were going to take awhile to heal. Hey, brother., Hey to you. He smiled back. A few stray rays of light filtered through the branches and began to warm the ground where Joe stood. I know it is time consuming and takes a lot of work. What do you think that was all about asked Hank as he, too attempted to calm his horse. Thats it buddy. He knelt down by the side of the bed. They all grew to be a close-knit family and Little Joe was like the icing on the cake after he was born. Adam, help me please! I saw Jimmy on the road, riding like the devil himself was on his tail. He continued to wipe the wound on his brothers face, though it wasnt nearly as bad as the others. What was he so afraid of? 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. Son, what happened? Ben was becoming worried. Hoss and I were without a mother for too long and when Marie came along it was like she was our own mother and she took us under her gentle wing without question. Jimmy get Doc. Help.. She would be proud of my Dax, for he is a good boy, and a healthy eater with muscles. My mama. Joes glassy eyes weakly met Adams. The trio wasted no time and sprang into action as Charlie took control. Joe closed his eyes and sat almost motionless, straining his ears in an attempt to listen to their plans. Hows our patient tonight? Doc Martin greeted the man. What have I done to make him so angry? Mixed emotions began racing through his mind, rage foremost among them. Adam made a tight fist, while squeezing his eyes shut. Joe couldn't help it. Sure. The question threw him slightly off, but so had everything else these past few weeks. Who is your mother? The stranger demanded while shaking Joe. It had been a beautiful summer day. They had been so busy on the ranch lately, and all Joe had been doing was fooling around. He couldnt concern himself with that now for he really needed Adam. Afraid you might do something foolish and get hurt. Come on you can do it. Oww! Answer me boy! Have a seat, Roy., Thanks, Ben. He took off his hat and began fidgeting with it. Not wanting to leave Joes side Ben responded, Have him come up!, It wasnt long before Adam stood in Joes doorway, frozen. Try to get some rest. Joes eyes were already closed, however, not before Adam could see the fear and sadness in them. Yes, he would have made her proud. Youre in good hands. If you log in you can store your preference and never be asked again. A-AdamHurtsHelp me! He cried as he slightly began to thrash around in the bed. He heaved a deep sigh and continued. I promised you, Marie, as I promised myself, no harm would come to Little Joe. 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