"episode," is set probably somewhere in between seasons eight and nine of Bonanza. Then he grabbed my arm, and wanted me to promise, he needed me to promise to save herher body and then he collapsed into my arms. He imitated the position in which hed held his baby brother. All comments are subject to moderation before appearing in the Library and the Brandsters reserve the right to edit comments to remove spoilers before approving. Look at me when I am talking to you. How ya feeling?, Wanna race? They all chuckled. Please come home. I felt obligated to repay her. He rubbed his face with both hands as he heaved a deep sigh. Joe its Charlie. She will be with us, so dont you worry, The older man explained as he took another swig and continued to reassure the his son. What happened? Adam looked directly at Joe. They cant take mama. Joe suddenly realized that things were going from bad to worse. Can I help you? Strangers, they were not at the top of his list right now. are the property of their respective owners. And just how, with these two giants in his home? Hurts.. It was going to be a long and bumpy road, and this was just the beginning. He needs me. It was an accident. He gently hugged Joe a little closer to him as he began to slightly rock. Not wanting to leave Joes side Ben responded, Have him come up!, It wasnt long before Adam stood in Joes doorway, frozen. Ben, I think Joe is lucky to be alive after seeing these two giants. His pacing halted when he stood in front of Ben. Ma-ma, ma-ma, mama. I didnt let them take you. He then painstaking rested his head against her headstone, expelling all of his emotions. Quickly he took notice that they were both preoccupied with something that Dax was holding, almost cradling.. Run Joe. Shed even paid for Davids journey west, determined to go to any lengths to destroy Marie. Shhhhh. 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. He is young and strong, but still a very sick boy. With half a sandwich in one hand, Joe casually opened the door with the other. I bet youre really not able to do a mans job around here. Summary: Left home alone despite Adams misgivings. What was I thinking? The mans massive body began to tense up, blood began to flow and Joe could detect the redness forming around his scruff of a beard. Yet through it all the large shadows swayed back and forth back and forth as they slowly moved closer. Work Search: Please consider turning it on! Ben walked back to his chair beside Joes bed. Marie glanced down at her sleepy baby. Little Joe can you hear me? He gently tapped the right side of his face. Thats it buddy. He knelt down by the side of the bed. This work could have adult content. He was seated on the floor over by the desk, Son? Marie had been unaware of his existence, as he would sit in the far corner drinking alone while listening to Marie De Marigny tell her stories. Adam, come on son. The sheriffs concerned eyes met Doc Martins. Howshould he begin? Lets look at the shoulder and back. Turning Joe on his side was going to be painful as it put pressure on his right abdomen. Adam help! He tightly closed his eyes as he squirmed in the bed in an attempt to free himself from his imagined attacker. 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. His mother? What the hell are they talking about? His ribs were still healing as were the other wounds. 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. Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as . He remembered the time when Adam had come came his bed after his mother died to sleep with him to keep the nightmares away. He knew Joe couldnt hear him, however, this one sided- conversation was already beginning to soothe his soul. Is he gone? His breathing slowed a bit, however, he was still trembling. What a great story, a lot of emotions, sad and Happy. I want you to let me know how often and when these events occur. With his head down, Joe slowly walked back toward his waiting family. Good. His nostrils flared while trying to fight back the tears. God, I should have been here. I am so sorry. He sat up and gripped the younger mans hand. Lets go get your mother. And then they were gone. Understandably, the hardest hit from that tragedy had been Little Joe. Joe Cartwright shrunk below his normal height at the sound of his father's voice. Were here Joe. With somber eyes Adam glanced over at his little brother. Joseph. Ben called out to his youngest son now sitting on the settee. Joe was still not well enough for a gunbelt. Seeing both the excitement and sadness in his son, David Debois was more determined now than ever to bring Marie home. ScaredAd-am..help. He began to tremble. When a snow cave collapses, trapping his brother and his friends, Sparky knows what to do. Hoss, can you walk the doc out?. Come on buddy, stay with me. Reaching down he grasped his brothers limp, bloody hand. What do you think that was all about asked Hank as he, too attempted to calm his horse. Ben coughed out, as a smile finally ran across each of their faces simultaneously. I have one more bandage to change and then Im done.. It wasnt until he forced some information out of Little Joe that he went into a fit of rage. Sheriff Coffee slowly stood up and began pacing the room. A few stray rays of light filtered through the branches and began to warm the ground where Joe stood. Can you, My ma-ma. Joe was struggling to speak as he looked at his brother. His concern now lie with possibility of open stitches with all the tossing and turning Joe had been doing. Shirley Monroe. Nooo! His thrashing and yelling alerted the family who were soon at his side. How dare I say that about Marie after all she did for us for me. I am keeping my fingers crossed I posted it correctly and you enjoy it. Sore? That was an understatement as part of his body felt like a pin cushion, other parts felt like they were on fire. Answer me boy! Heck they had both apologized right? He turned and stared at Joe. There was Little Joe not moving. Adam saw an instant of shock in both the docs and the sheriffs eyes when then they discovered Joes bundled form on the settee. th-ey want her.. bo-dy. He exhausted himself and slowly let go of Adam, closed his eyes and let the tears just flow down his pasty cheeks and whispered . There was no immediate response, so Ben called to him again. Adam, hurts. With his good hand, Joe held his right side. Sparks fly, drama ensues. 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, Im sorry. Lets see what we have here. Doc Martin quickly checked Joe over. Joe! Not. The sheriff needs your help, now.. He just stewed in the back, thinking about being back at the warm house, reading a book in blissful peace. They wouldnt, would they? Menu. Joe, its meIm here Joe. Adam was quick to collect himself and tend to his little brother ,however, there was no response. Not just you but Marie, too. His voice cracked. Resting. Adam set the cloth back into the basin and gave them his attention.He keeps saying my mama. It doesnt make sense.. Story One: My Responsibility . He decided that is exactly what he had to do. Ben walked over to his middle son and bent down. Doc Martin carefully turned Joes head to the right. Oh, Marie, I am so sorry. He saw wet crimson sheets covering his baby brother. Why? A slight smirk ran across his face as he allowed his eyes to wander downward, spotting the mans holey boots. The last time I saw that expression on him was when Marie died. He gently placed his hand on Bens shoulder. 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. No, thanks. Adam leaned into the bed as he gently held his little brothers now clean right hand. You and your no good father killed her. Im here, Joe. He took a wet towel and wiped his brothers sweaty forehead. His clothes still dusty and wet from sweat, the older mans eyes briefly glanced over at his sleeping, injured son and when he no longer could fight the heaviness of his eyelids, rested his weary head against the wing of the chair and drifted off as his dream began. This had to stop and Joe knew it. Joe., Ben, I believe he needs rest. The doc rechecked his patient one last time, closed his medical bag and headed for the door. It isnt your fault Joe, it isnt anyones fault., No! Joe perked up catching Adam off guard. Ben I think you and Hoss should have a seat as well.. French quarter mother. Forget about us being kin? He had been the one lately who Joe had been out with, working fences and finding strays. Follow/Fav The Bride from Baltimore. Word about his interest had eventually reached Maries mother-in-law and shed arranged a meeting with David, freely supplying him every detail he needed to find her. Ad-am hurts?. Ben sat next to Little Joe cooling his now sweaty head with a damp cloth. His full attention on Joe, Adam paid no notice to his pa and Hoss. Dax seemed oblivious. Thats it buddy.. Joe eased his way over to her headstone and, laid the flowers atop it as he carefully and painfully knelt down. I think your right. He agreed. I got it Pa. Adam didnt even raise his head nor did he make eye contact. So much blood, pa, and I didnt know what to do. Tears began to roll down his cheek as he stared at Ben. Within seconds of hearing pounding hooves and the rumbling buckboard, Charlie glanced up to see Adam charge through the front door. Pa?Hey, Pa! But you and your pa stole all that from us, and you will pay! Rage was etched into the mans face. Youre safe, Joe.. You dont deserve to look like her. Bonanza Legacy - The Reading Room. Ahhhh! Joe let out a weak cry as the weight of his body pushed the sharp shards further into his back. Joe stopped swinging for a moment as he searched his thoughts for reasons. He continued as he and Hoss carefully pulled Joes wet pants off while Ben was ready with a clean pair. He is a hard worker, a strong worker, and has made me proud and would have made any mother proud. With widened eyes and a sinister gaze, he grit his yellowing teeth as he lowered his massive body next to Joes head. As he lay there, his vision blurred, he tried to focus on a retreating figure as another was coming into play. Ben tried to sooth his son. Adam made a tight fist, while squeezing his eyes shut. He wasnt alone, but without one of us there Joes mother had been dead for about twelve years now. She is my mother! That was the last straw. Adam pulled his chair closer to the bed and sat down. A Reset font size. Joe?. Th-ey. Hop Sing had returned home and assisted in caring for Little Joe. Bonanza ~ Joe calls to Hoss before collapsing 11,020 views Dec 17, 2017 82 Dislike Share Save Jessica MacLellan 387 subscribers A clip taken from Season 7: All Ye His Saints. Those thugs whom Adam wanted so much to be able to strangle. Hello Ben. Easy Joe., At a snails pace, Joe turned his head, showing his joyless face to his brother. No, I dont mind at all. Ad-am.hurtsIm.sor-ryAdam. His labored breathing was making it difficult for him to speak. Now please, lets try to have some more faith in him. Ben lowered his eyes, returning his attention to his paperwork. Im sorry for what I said to you the other day. Return to Library. 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. Run. He froze when he heard Dax cry out, Ma . No,No Noooo, Noooo! I allowed myself into a situation where I didnt have full control, making it easier for me to lash out at you than to listen. His fingers lightly enfolded Little Joes limp hand. Im so sorry I wasnt there for you when you needed me. Im here, Joe., Adam, why? The seventeen-year-old kid was now searching, asking for answers from his older brother. Ahhhh! Joe cried out as his now beaten body had all but given up. Usually I post for Sheith but here we are. Lots of SJS , yep i like that , and very emotional The riders ignored him. I love, son. He continued to try to cool the boy down. Like Ben, he, too was worried now for both of his brothers. No part of these publications may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any . Shhhhhits alright Joe. Joes heart was pounding so hard he heard it in his ears. I.. I Adam voice cracked as he searched for words. Maybe I can help., Wow, these guys both really need a bath! Joe thought. Adam those men, Joe, stop. He interrupted his brother. Let me go! Hoss and I will go get something to eat and change. He didnt notice Joe stirring. Pa, do you mind if speak to Adamalone? Joe looked at his father. He wanted to tell his father but, it wasnt just fatherly advice he wanted. How ya doing, Adam? He walked over and shook his hand. My.Ma-ma!. Ben sat on the side of the bed while Hoss chose the large wing back chair by the window. But Adams mind briefly played tricks on him for he saw straight through the dressings and was visualizing blood.lots of blood. She. What an ordeal for Joe to suffer through. 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. A Decrease font size. He was tired, so tired. Ben had insisted on buying Marie the finest dress. Shhhh, your gonna be okay son. Ben tried desperately to calm the agitated young man. To the jail. He paused at the door, glowering back at his father. Yes sir, he has three, Im the youngest. Poor Joe gets beat up a lot. You were one of Maries two big mistakes! We will need to change the sheets and get him a fresh pair of pants. It was neither the time nor the place for Adam to be drifting off worrying about this. He drew Joe closer to his chest and allowed a few tears to roll down his cheek. S-he died when I was five years old. With flared nostrils he answered, fighting back tears at the memory. Ben glanced over at Hoss, and with raised eyebrows answered. Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con, Underage, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Little Joe Cartwright/Original Male Character(s). Please, I need you! He squeezed his eyes closed as he begged for his older brothers return. Jenny Thompson was about to have her baby and it was breach. The doc finished checking Joes heartbeat. Adam, I dont know who else to talk to about this. He cringed as every move he made was painful. Today was one of the first beautiful spring days there had been this year. Joe was getting nervous, but there was no way he was going to admit to his brothers that he didn't know where they were. I tried over the years to keep you out of trouble and I suppose I have. The name BONANZA is a registered trademark of Bonanza Ventures and is used with permission. Let me go! Please hurry. Im cold, Adam so cold. There wasnt a place on his body that didnt hurt. Ben, I have to leave. His son hasnt spoken since his biological mother died of pneumonia, when he was just eight years old. That is far from the truth. Owww! he cried out. Ben carefully slid out of the bed. Little Joe received his nickname because compared to his brother, Hoss, he was little. Long, ragged nails scrapped Joes chest while tiny shards of glass dug into from his back. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I.I froze. He couldnt hold it in anymore and a single tear slipped down his cheek. He grabbed the decanter on the table beside him and guzzled some of Bens fine brandy before walking slowly over to the burning fireplace where he began pacing. Well done ? Youre in good hands. He seems to have a high fever.. I want to check on those wounds of his for infection. After administering the medicine he began examining Joe. He see Cochise outside and then makes his way to the house. Just the thought of Little Joe wanting to open up brought light into his heart and a tear to his eye as he stepped out. Come on kid wake up. He gently stroked the young mans dark curls. This just cant be real Joe, Joe. Marie, my mothers name was Marie. Joe frowned as he was still struggling. He was to be her son, not you! Bubbly, Hoss came charging in the front door, rays of sunlight rushing in behind him. . It wasnt a fair fight by a long shot. Oww!. Why didnt he listen to me? Except for Hoss, here, but these two are bigger than him. He quickly ran his fingers threw his short gray hair. Dubois wiped the bloodstained blade onto Joes already soiled shirt and placed it back in its sheath. The guy was huge, bigger than Hoss and as rugged looking as they come. The only difference was where thered been blood, there were now bandages, and bruises were beginning to appear. How was he to make responsible, logical decisions with his baby brother critically lying there on the floor right there in front of him. A slight grim formed. He needed Adam. Little Joe, come on. Hes my brother. Dont make me laugh., Hi, Joe. Doc Martin jumped in. Why am I wet? he thought feeling a bit disoriented. He was finding understanding and forgiveness, the forgiveness he needed for himself, for the only way for him to eventually help Joe was to help himself first. S-on, what are you doing? He needed to talk. He was weak so weak. 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. Tug. Joe was determined to stay as alert, for this was his mother they were talking aboutWhy? He does still have one, but it isnt nearly as high. Adam? Ben hurried through the door followed by Hoss. David and his wife encountered many challenges with Dax from the day he was born, but the most demanding one they faced was that he wouldnt be able to go to school with other kids his age for his mentality level was far below theirs. It wasnt even a full day. It had been a beautiful summer day. Ride fast now. His eyes freely welled up, however, he quickly wiped them before others noticed. He told me II didnt deserve Small tremors began jolting his body as his eyes darted around the room. 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