Dax come here. After motioning to his son, he ran his dirty sleeve across his moist forehead. It's clear that the 15 year old has been hurt in many ways. Do you want us to get you anything? He added before he and Hoss exited the room. Doc. Shhh. Mr. Debois now stood directly over Joe, who had curled in a fetal position and was moaning in agony. 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. Joe Francis. For this reason he became confused as to why Adams behavior had changed drastically over these last months. Adams chest was still a replacement pillow for Joe as his arms carefully supported his younger brother. M-M-Ma A tiny tear rolled down the young mans face as his sad eyes met his fathers. He was facing a long day of chores alone. He tried to yell. why rent a buckboard? Nope, not today as nature couldnt have painted a more picture-perfect day. ! Little Joe weakly screamed. I love how you show Adam as the very loving and caring big brother, great story!!!! I am going to give him some laudanum. He set his medical bag down on the nightstand. There was no immediate response, so Ben called to him again. Today was one of the first beautiful spring days there had been this year. Almost done, Joe. Doc Martin tried to comfort Joe. I have to tell you, I havent seen that much blood on one young person in awhile. He shook his head. 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. 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. 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. I .wont ..let.. you ..take. A-AdamHurtsHelp me! He cried as he slightly began to thrash around in the bed. Oh, my God Joe!Adam squeezed himself onto the bed next to Joe, and pulled him close to allow his little brothers head to rest on his chest. I didnt understand. Adam slouched forward as he looked up at Ben. Adam, where are you? Thanks. Joe stopped swinging for a moment as he searched his thoughts for reasons. Im sorry as I know it is a bit late, but I was in the area. He shook Bens hand then set his medical bag down on the night stand and proceeded to pull out his stethoscope. I need you Adam! No, an image like that will forever be branded in Joes mind. He simultaneously drew his gun and kicked Cochise to a full gallop. Note: This is my first story. Joe, we have something for you. As his family surrounded him, Adam handed him a wrapped package. We are going to bring your mother home, no matter what.. Do you know what that means?, It means youre a man, fit to do a mans work. Who is she? He should have been getting better by now as Doc Martin had said, however, just the opposite had been happening. I tried over the years to keep you out of trouble and I suppose I have. Joe I promised your mother and I promised myself that from that day forward I was going to keep you safe. He shook his head violently, firmly rubbed his forehead as he took in a deep breath. How dare I say that about Marie after all she did for us for me. Jimmy get Doc. 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. Natures own silence encircled Joe and he allowed his mind to drift into dark places. ! he struggled to yell. cartwright bonanza ponderosa western adamcartwright oldwest delly hoss hunger wildwest mellark games peeta adam romance fanfiction love. Hey, brother., Hey to you. He smiled back. Doc Martin is here to check on you. Adam said he will drive. He glanced over at Joe, waiting for an response. He could have died, pa! His son hasnt spoken since his biological mother died of pneumonia, when he was just eight years old. Ad-amhelp meHurtsAd-am.wh-ere are youple-ase come ho-me.Ad-am. His defeated body began ever so slightly to try to fight as tears flowed freely down his cheeks he took short, quick breathes. Please hurry. Im cold, Adam so cold. There wasnt a place on his body that didnt hurt. Thats it buddy. He knelt down by the side of the bed. He could only guess it was the nightmares. Ben, he was lucky that the wound to his abdomen wasnt too deep or it would have been worse. As he pulled the covers up to Joes chest the doc added, he lost a lot of blood, Ben.He turned his attention back to Joe. 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. 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 . 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. Hey! he hollered back at them. Come on son.. Joe suddenly grabbed Adam, NoooPl-ea-se. With what little strength he had, Little Joe attempted to tell Adam what had happened. Like a staggering drunk, Joe found it difficult to find his footing. We will need to change the sheets and get him a fresh pair of pants. No clouds in the sky that might cast any funny shadows. As Joe peeked out the door, his jaw dropped and his eyes just about popped out of their sockets. Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as . Little Joe is brutally attacked. His mother? What the hell are they talking about? Hank, would you be willing to help the Sheriff and I find these., Pausing, he closed his eyes and clenched his teeth, then with a tear in his eye glanced back at Little Joes almost motionless damaged body, find whoever did this to my brother? Adam, usually could keep a cool, collected head in a situation like this, however, he now found himself backed into a corner and out of control, almost like a caged animal. Anger inside him was mixed with fear, fear that he would never reveal. Where should he begin? Overwhelmed with dizziness, nausea was now choking at his throat. Adam, is he okay?, Ad-am .hurts. Adam I have all the help I need. Th-ey. Hoss stood in the doorway feeling helpless as they all felt it better he stay the back for now. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And just how, with these two giants in his home? Pa, there was so much blood, he began. She would be proud of my Dax, for he is a good boy, and a healthy eater with muscles. This work could have adult content. Just when was the right time to tell him? Oh Joe there was so much blood just like He paused and slowly blinked as he glanced over at Little Joe. A slight smile ran across Charlies face. Hurts. His breathing was becoming rapid. Why? Why would he say that about my mother? Neither had any way of knowing what was going on in Joes fevered dreams now that all four men were standing over him. Crimson blood immediately began to flow from the wound, quickly seeping into Joes shirt. Boy to Man #2 - The Best Days of our Lives (by Terri) - Bonanza Brand - Fanfiction Library. But when a buggy accident claims the life of Nora Cromwell, leaving Little Joe fighting for his own life, both Ben and Joe end up blaming themselves for the other's pain and sorrow. He mildly shook his head attempting to clear the fogginess as he raised himself to his elbows. 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. He was limited in what activities and chores he could do, and still moved slowly. Maybe Seth decided to come and see me.. 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. The rocker Ben had made with his own two hands when hed found out Marie was pregnant. Placing his hat back on his head, Adam took one last glance back at Joe. Little Joe was speechless, however, words were not needed to see just how much he appreciated what they had done. Have a seat, Roy., Thanks, Ben. He took off his hat and began fidgeting with it. Do you hear me, boy? The angered man kicked Joe hard in the back of the legs rolling him onto his stomach. are the property of their respective owners. Hopefully Pa got the telegraph and will be here soon. He wondered, What really happened? A tiny smile appeared while he visualized his mother sitting in the rocker. Ben had insisted on buying Marie the finest dress. I cant let them take mama, I cant! Come on, Dax. Im here Joe. What do ya got there son?. Son, youre okay. Just a slight wind beginning to rustle some of the upper branches of the pines. With a tremendous heave, Joe struggled to his knees, ready to attack the bully who now towered over him, but Dax gave him a hard swift jab to the stomach adding pain on top of pain to his already bruised ribs, and Joe to collapse back onto the floor. 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. He was frozen, though he was hot, not cold. It was obvious how they all were affected and how they all knew they had once again come together as a family, to not only help Little Joe but each other deal with what had happened. I have been no more mature than he. Adam squeezed his eyes shut and wiped his face with both hands. You are my Little Star Little Joe. She kissed him on the forehead then glanced out the window at the stars on that clear night. He is young and strong, but still a very sick boy. He grabs the broom and limps outside. His wounded body now drenched with sweat was soaking the covers. You dont deserve to look like her. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Adam gently ran his hand over the young mans blooded mangled curls. Its not your fault, Joe and its not pas either. As your bright and tiny spark, Lights the traveler in the dark, Though I know not what you are, Twinkle, twinkle, little star. She is my mother! That was the last straw. Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky! Marie softly recited her sons favorite poem as she slowly rocked him in the chair by the open window. My own brother. It was going to be a long and bumpy road, and this was just the beginning. What wrong Joe?, Adam, I need to talk about what happened and its not just the injuries. Searching for the right words he began fidgeting with the sling which was still supporting his left arm. How about a buggy ride? Not completely, for who really does after such a tragedy. He didnt stop there, though he probably should have. Not to say Ben or Hoss didnt care, they did. But he knew with the help of his family,Joe would get through this. SJS,JAM,ESA. With a lowered head he moved back into position and began swinging the ax again. Why was he allowing himself to look possibly at making a mountain out of a mole hill? The original characters and plot are the property of the author. Martin said. 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. Work Search: You and that no good father of yours killed her!. . This is the second time this has happened., Im not sure, but I wouldnt doubt it has to do what happened. Who are you? Ad-am! I love you, brother., Joe? Shocked out of a surprisingly deep sleep, Adam sprung up in his chair. Bonanza Tv Show. Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. Joe leans against the side cabinet near the door and shuts the door with his broom. It was still thereshe was still there, untouched. Look son, I understand your concern, however, we have no other choice., Frustrated, Adam hustled across the room. First of all, poor Hop Sing had a family emergency while Pa and Hoss had gone to Carson City on business. Pa, whats going on? Hoss burst into the room. Like Marie gave me. The night before, Adam had been pacing the floor not at all comfortable with this set up. Adam made a tight fist, while squeezing his eyes shut. He wasnt complaining to any particular person, he was just confusedand hurt, truth be told.He would never hurt Little Joe. I am leaving Joes medicine here with the instructions. Just listen to them complaining," Deborah said, smiling, as tears . Ben was quick to check by placing the palm of his hand on his youngest sons forehead. Adam help me. He knew his odds were not in his favor. I failed. Martin will be here shortly. He never ment to treat Little Joe that way. Right? Its okay. He was facing a long day of chores alone. Nooo! No one talks about his family like that and gets away with it. A few stray rays of light filtered through the branches and began to warm the ground where Joe stood. Good. His nostrils flared while trying to fight back the tears. He was still sore but, had cabin fever. Why didnt he listen to me? He was weak so weak. Can I help you? Strangers, they were not at the top of his list right now. Joe., Ben, I believe he needs rest. The doc rechecked his patient one last time, closed his medical bag and headed for the door. I am looking for a Ben Cartwright. The deep raspy voice demanded. Joe?. Adam, please help me. Short rapid breathes were becoming more frequent and more painful. Here with your family. He bit his lower lip as the tears slipped out. Why? He asked. He knew Joe couldnt hear him, however, this one sided- conversation was already beginning to soothe his soul. Great story, made me feel better about their fight in the first episode. A glance at the window had told him that the sun had changed position. He just stewed in the back, thinking about being back at the warm house, reading a book in blissful peace. As she tucked their little tike in, Marie kissed him on his cheek.Sleep well my Little Star! Turning to Ben she said, Oh Ben, I hope he grows up to be just like you., Ben pulled her close. Letting his eyes wander further he found a picture of his mother. Not you and that scrawny body of yours. And how do you expect to do it with that New Orleans monkey pick, handed down to you by your French quarter mother?. I cant explain it, but it was obvious that Adam was somewhere else. Familiar voices. Shhhhhits alright Joe. Tears mixed with the blood on his tortured face. Who? He was even able to walk past the place on the floor where hed lain where his mothers picture had fallen when the intruders had invaded his home and changed his life.he could see it now without losing his breath and reliving it all over again in his head. Okay?. 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 Age Gate. Do you know who these men are? Pa? Joe was drenched in sweat and his legs were tangled in the sheets. Try to get some rest. Joes eyes were already closed, however, not before Adam could see the fear and sadness in them. Son, I understand your concern, however, I have made my decision. He leisurely walked around the desk. Adam?, Are you okay, son? Come on buddy, look at me. Hearing a slight moan Adam continued to encourage his little brother. Bonanza Brand FanFiction Library. Youll be alright Joe I promise nothing will happen to mama, and I promise we will get these no good. I promise, well get whoever did this to you and save mama. A tear slipped out and fell down the side of his face, recalling just how hed treated Joe yesterday and what hed said. Yes, come on, buddy. What in Gods name is going on? Hop Sing had returned home and assisted in caring for Little Joe. Pa?Hey, Pa! Mama ma-ma mama.ma-mamama. The words barely escaped his slightly ajar mouth as he began to call for his mother, almost expecting her to come. Nooo! His thrashing and yelling alerted the family who were soon at his side. 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. At the tender age of five, hed watched her fall as she came galloping in on her horse. Joe manages to pull her out and leans against her and starts crying. But the only problem is that it's not. About 6,700 words, or maybe a little more. His eyes barely open, Joe gave a slight nod. He tried to pull his knees toward his chest, but found that even that was painful. The tears flowed down his face and lightly wet the pillow. When Little Joe finds a young man who's been beaten and whipped on the Ponderosa, he brings him home so that they can help the boy. Easy Joe., At a snails pace, Joe turned his head, showing his joyless face to his brother. Dubois firmly gripped Joes blood-soaked shirt with both hands, dragged him to his knees and demanded, Im running outta patience with you, boy! When will he be back?. It felt like bees were continually stinging his back where the pieces of glass from the decanter had dug into his flesh. 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