here come the brides fanfiction

She clamped a hand over Biddies mouth. It wasnt possible that Abigail Stempel - as fair and white-blond as Julie - and Jonathan Bolt - with tawny brown hair and eyes the same blue as Jasons - could have produced a child with Aarons black hair, olive skin and brown eyes. Ill walk wherever I damn well please, he growled. He didnt know if he could explain. He answered firmly, Absolutely not., I vote no, too. Snagging his jacket, he headed out the door. Each of them took a long swallow of the fruity punch which had been laced with some of Lotties finest whiskey. Bolt, Aaron returned his greeting. Shed already been quite sick by the time hed arrived in Seattle. But a family it would be, Jason would make sure of it. Aaron felt a surge of irritation at the way they lounged against his desk but he didnt have the energy to sustain it. Here Comes The Brides. Stomping his foot into his boot, he stood up to face the day. Shes so beautiful. Only with his brothers or for his brothers had he ever been able to stand strong against the man. I wont ruin our chances by taking a punch at you. Even more worrisome is the obsession the girl's father seems to possess where Jemma is concerned. Just saying what I heard. Jason quickly headed toward the refreshment table, which just happened to be where Aaron had been hovering. Or thirty-five years ago, when you stole my father and killed my mother? Satisfaction filled him when the old man flinched. A young, scared girl, in a strange land far from her own people, surrounding by her lovers family who found her inferior and unacceptable. With a wrinkling of his nose, he subsided. They shared the rabbits theyd caught with me. I told them to be in your office by noon.. :-) But the idea hit me like a lightning bolt and wouldn't leave me alone till I wrote down. Then there was the matter of the wooden box Aaron had been clutching all night. Other men needed the assistance of family. He could have broken the engagement by letter. Youre the ones who agreed to bet the mountain and you all agreed to the rules.. But because he loved the struggle so much? Wheres Josh?, He was already gone when I got up this morning., Grimacing, Jeremy met Jasons sad eyes. A comfortable chair set a few feet away from him but tonight he chose to sit on the hard wood. Why dont we go over to my place? Was it really? Duncan mused. All the venom the colonel had been about to launch at Jason and Lottie drew back; a much more satisfying target had just entered the arena. I love her so, in spite of how we began. You know your father and mother were betrothed very young, do you nae? At their nods, he continued, They had known each other their whole lives. It scared him how good it felt. To BridalVeil Mountain Logging and Stempels mill.. I dont know anybody who deserves it more., Against violence in general, this time Jeremy couldnt help but agree. His attention all for Candy, Jeremy had lost track of everything else around him. All right, everyone, Jason windmilled his arms at the crowd. How long before he began losing contracts and opportunities? Joshua knew his presentation of the Bolt brothers financial status could mean the difference between them getting the contract or losing it. Ill be along in a little while. I'm thrilled that you liked the writing if not the concept. With that in mind, and to celebrate the birth of Jason's daughter, and Jeremy, and Jemma's sons, Josh returns to Seattle to introduce his fiancee to his family. You didnt tell us about your plan until you and Stempel had already broken Bass out of jail., I had to get Aaron on our side or they would have lynched Redmond. Jason protested. Oh, Jason, the blond brother joined into the laughter as he began to understand. I didnt want to believe it either.. He must know they had to put on a show of solidarity, even if that was the last thing they were. My lord, shes my wife now!! You heard the results of the vote. Choices are made in love, friendship, anger and pain. I only told him the truth.. The reverend cleared his throat with a slight blush. He seems to be a decent young man. Jason recovered first. And he didnt want to, especially not tonight. We have to be rivals. Good evening, General., Bolt and Stempel. Ashland chuckled. Leaving the door open invited all manner of vermin into the house. Was he divided top and bottom? Nothing they said would make any difference. And the reason theyd set on Stempel raised the gorge in the back of his throat. Laird of Kilmarron my father had been born and raised to be. I just wanted to make sure you were all right. The two had been alike as peas in a pod. Nae, older, Duncan answered before Jason could open his mouth. Two long strides took him inside the office. Yeah, I guess I do., I hope learning of this does nae affect the love and respect I know you felt for your father, Duncan said. Today he could only sigh. I cant make you read them, but I think youll be the one to benefit if you do.. Before all this had started, hed been sure of himself and where he stood, now he felt like an rudderless ship, lost and adrift. Why cant you accept Father cared about you as a son and be a part of our family?. And I never will.. An HCTB correspondent shared the connection to this story with me. But I cannot let fear make me regret this journey. You mean if I knew and they didnt?, Maybe selfishly, but yes. He toppled his desk on its ear. Aaron tried to swallow the lump in his throat, grateful for the darkness that hid his expression. What do I care about that? And of Miri. I know now and I cant make believe I dont. Dont think you can destroy me. And he was not a man who took being thwarted well.. Now that youve read his journal, you must know how much he regretted losing you and your mother in Scotland. Snatching a final kiss, he turned and headed for home. Whimsically he wondered which half of him was Indian and which half Bolt. I hope yours doesnt., Oh, no, dont turn this back on me, Jason. We never heard what happened to the girl and the child after they left., She died, came a rumbling voice. Joshua and Jeremy were indeed in his office when they arrive. He flattened his hands on the table. I dont want to scare you.. However, he's willing to bet that it's not as big of a surprise as he has for her; the fact that he's married and has a child on the way. Set in Seattle in the 1870s, the main storyline focused on a family of loggers in the new West who had to bring in 100 women potential brides for their male crewmembers. Perhaps it was more the date than the day which had sapped him of his energy. Choices was always a favorite of mine! Whoever you are.. Sensing the developing drama, the chatter of the crowd behind Jason quieted and dancers lost their rhythm. Aaron dropped his glare from Thompson to Lotties misty eyes. But what do you care, Red?, It burns me. Alice Shields came to Seattle with the other brides to get away from her monstrous step-father, hoping to leave her past behind. Snagging his fathers journal from the mantel, he opened it to the proper page. I only want to rectify an injustice my father committed against you and you act like Im trying to destroy your life.. Can I get you something to help wake up? tip: austen words:10000-50000 sort:title. Acts like I should be grateful to be called a Bolt! Familys important, Jason. But the thought of losing any of the mountain, Aaron reached over and slapped the back of Jasons curly head. All right, Lottie, he exhaled. March-May 2004 - The events of Godzilla vs. the Robot Monsters by Marc Cerasini.. 2010 - The events of Knight Rider 2010.. 2016 - Upon the death of his father, Kit Walker takes over as the 23rd Phantom. How much worse would it have been if there had been no family around him and everyone spoke an alien language? I just recalled. More and more pieces of the puzzle were falling into place, but Josh didnt think he yet saw the whole picture. Im fine, he answered the question he knew was foremost on her mind. I didnt do it to hurt you., What kind of hogwash is that? Because the girl was Indian? Jason guessed. Each tooth could be counted. The clop of horses hooves caused him to slide off the path to the edge of the woods. Any time, injun! Red barked back, but he didnt fight against Josh and Kens grip. He held out his hand and she immediately grasped it in her own. My mother was Dwamish., That wasnt mentioned in any of the reports.. Im not offering you pity or charity, Aaron. I dont have any answers. After a long sleepless night, Jason stormed into Aaron Stempels office without knocking. Jason heard a muffled squeak of laughter behind him. Oh, look, theres Mr. Stempel. In the corner, alone, Joshua stared morosely into his whiskey glass. Is that clear enough for you?. So you admit you dont want to claim me?, Damn it, Aaron. Jason slapped his hands together in frustration. Now I feel like the whole worlds been turned upside down., Aaron collapsed back into his chair. Couldnt let Wainwright renege on a contract - even if it was with a Bolt - or hed get the idea he could do it to me., Sure, Jason rolled his eyes. But Abigail wanted no part of being Aarons mother, as shed proved the few times hed slipped. George Stempel guessed I was three but he didnt really know., Brow furrowed, Duncan stroked his beard thoughtfully. My lord, Jason. You knew that my father was your father. Jeremy went to the dormitory to visit that pretty girl of his. Duncan threw a couple of plates at the table. I know what we should do. Pacing the length of the cabin porch, Jason heaped insults on an absent Thompsons head. No! Beautiful morning Turning, Stempel stalked up the church steps. This is kinda our fault, even though not the way he thinks.. Shucked down to his long-underwear bottoms, Jason stretched out on his bed. I hope youre not taking this personally, Mr. Stempel?. Because Im the one who just found out., Im sorry, Aaron. Jason shuffled his feet and twisted the books in his hands. Jeremys entire awareness centered on Candy when she entered the church. Did he have that type of courage? Bolt, when were your brothers gonna meet us?, He felt solid warmth as Jasons shoulder pressed against his. The brandy helped curb the urge to do both. Chapter 4: Here Comes The Bride. Oh, Jason had stopped by, but they had passed the evening with a companionable game of cribbage without a mention being made of family. Or his mothers tribe would find and beseech him to join them. He ran with the futile hope of leaving all the fear and anger raging inside him behind. And how could he live with those emotions toward his own brother? The smile Aaron had directed at Lottie faded when he noticed Jasons approach but he made no move to escape. Jason couldnt contain his gasp. No! Hes got more hair than Ive ever seen on such a little tyke and I think his eyes will be blue like the other two boys. Ill live my life the way I decide. Hed worked up the nerve to do this and now it seemed like the whole town was conspiring against him. But the declaration of guilt, when it was over, had been strangely liberating. Why calm him down?, You dont think what Thompson did tonight to Aaron was right, do you?. They held on for a long moment, then broke apart, each a little misty-eyed. Instinctively, he flinched away. When he faced the millowner, Joshua still felt like the twelve-year-old hed been when theyd first met. But I dont know if I can. Damn him! True courage was facing what you feared and persevering in spite of it. As Aaron opened the gift, Jason had a moment of trepidation. The red-heads ax bit into the cedar with unusual vigor. How could he deny it now? He was scared but hed been scared before and always had been able to find a way out. Someone thought you were LORI Smith, a former contributor. 2 quizzes and 20 trivia questions. And hes always been nice to her; well, as nice as he ever is to anyone.. And hated himself for the weakness. We have talked about the name our child will called now. Theyd been able to stop trying to cover up their misdeeds and deal with the solution. They shared the blood of Jonathan Bolt. So what should I do?, Go gently, sweetheart. Josh Closing the book, Jason reached out an imploring hand. He knew all the words; they were written in his heart. What kind of surprises does Kerry and Carter's wedding hold for them. Hes asking questions I wont be able to answer until hes a sight older. I look forward to reading it. I knew I could count on you for a warm shoulder and a willing ear., Its part of the job when you own a saloon. She cracked her dishtowel in his direction. He added another swallow to help it along, ignoring the tang of blood in his mouth. His skin twitched at the knowledge of what he was about to do. A quick glance told Aaron that the other two brothers were just as stunned as he was. He glanced into the mirror again. I thought I was prepared for that answer. Scattered around the room were a half-dozen loggers and mill-workers. Thompsons eyes widened, then his lip curl back in an unconscious snarl as the insult sunk in. I know he wouldnt mind at all if you read them, seeing as you are needing to be close to him., Turning his hand over, Jason grasped the hand on top of his. Do you live in Minnesota? Lets go for a walk.. And I knew he wouldnt let me down., How can you say that? He let it soak into his bruised spirit. Aaron dragged his feet up the path from his house toward Lotties. Im so confused, Joshs voice was muffled by his arms. Battles would be fought in the future, wrong turns taken, steps retraced as each of them defined their own place in the family. That Stempels part injun?, Didnt sound like they was making it up. Did Jonathan Bolt know that one day he would be reading this journal? Hope it finds some interested readers here. He wouldnt allow himself to care. Only patience and persistence would turn the animal into a friend. Ive never been very fond of solitary meals.. I would give my life to keep from causing her shame. Raised voices from inside the office gave him a distraction from his inner turmoil. Id admire to call that man my brother. See things from her side.. The day Father died., Yeah. Where is he? With her hair curled and piled high on her head, the color of her dress a perfect compliment to the color of her eyes and a flush of excitement on her face, Biddy approached true beauty. Dont know if we impressed the colonel, though. If there was one person in the world, he knew he could trust with his secrets, it was Carlotta Hatfield. Were fine. Did you ask us to help? And we just could nae let that happen.. Lottie tugged on Jasons sleeve. Work Text: The water lapped gently against the ship as it pulled to the dock. Im sorry for barging into your house. Ive neverI dont know how! Stempel exploded. Hurry! There was no arguing with that. Mornin, he returned, scanning the room. His own words came out strong and confident without a hint of a stutter. A stray dog, starved for what was offered, but unable to trust enough to take it. The Chatelaine is a beautiful story, Jeanne. Cookie said you didnt eat with the rest of the crew either., Youre not my mother, Josh snapped. Keefe - best man. 25 guests Now he wondered if hed ever really known him at all. But I have to talk to someone, let this poison inside me out. What is it you want from me? he moaned. If he cared so much, why did he deny he was my father? Jason felt a little misty-eyed himself. Now if youll, Biddie didnt notice Aarons attempted dismissal. He wont throw things at me. All the times Jason had claimed victory in their battles, hed never seen Aaron appear this dejected before. No one here speaks my tongue or knows the rites of my people. We dont need their damned jobs. That maybe your nickname wasnt from the color of your hair?, George failed to see the fury on Reds reaction. S1, Ep13 8 Jan. 1969 The Log Jam 6.9 (32) Rate Aaron led the way, struggling to keep his stride sure and confident. This is for you. Offering his hand, he helped Lottie to her feet. Are we ready, gentlemen?. It helped relieve the tension - a little. Bolt, Miss Pruitt, Stempel barely acknowledged them. Colonel Thompson swept Lottie out onto the dance floor just as Jason got within earshot. Aaron tried to swallow around the rock in his throat. Every mother thinks their child beautiful, but I can not help but believe our son is more beautiful than most. The writing had improved since the beginning of the diary, but he took little notice. Aaron, as far as Im concerned, the war ends here. No, Uncle, I think you should be part of this. Got me thinking. Leaning back in his chair, Jason watched as the party slowly wound down. A candle joined the debris. A when-I-read-about-his-widowed bride. He hoped he wasnt too late to get some. Giggling, she pulled him close and confided, So am I. I can hardly wait until were Mr. and Mrs. Bolt., May I escort you to church, soon-to-be Mrs. Bolt?, Candy took his proffered arm. Jason sighed at their open, vulnerable expressions. He knew what was right, but why did it feel like it would destroy a part of his soul to do it? Jasons stride faltered. Blank confusion filled Aarons eyes as he peered into the small box. Grounding the ax in the stump, he pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the sweat from his face. Is that all our mountain means to you? Who he was didnt change just because he now knew how old he really was. Jeremy took it gingerly, sending a quick glance asking for reassurance toward Jason. Yes! Here Come the Brides!. He hoped the little surprise hed planned for later in the evening would turn the man in the right direction. I think he should be named after his father but Jon says no. But, Its hard when its your own family. Lottie patted his shoulder as she picked the cups from the table. Hell, he was in serious trouble even if they didnt get behind him. But then again, perhaps Jason had been trying to influence him in a subtle way Aaron hadnt comprehended at the time. With obvious effort, Aaron relaxed his stance and turned his back. There were times when Jason seemed to understand what drove him better than he did himself. So Im ready to listen to anything you have to say., His love for this woman swelled in his heart until he didnt think he could contain it. Why?, Jason sighed deeply, wanting to reach out but knowing Aaron would accept no comfort from him. Tears streaked down her cheeks, but he could hear no hesitation or regret as she repeated her vows to him. What you said the other day about making your life count for something did you mean it? reads the dreaming bride. Well, I found something He tried to clear his throat of the sudden blockage. He owned his own business, which grew more prosperous every year. Stempel, he was so mad tonight. Before he caught his breath, instinct sent his fists seeking targets. But the only way they could possibly have found out was from the Bolts. Billy, he gasped in surprise as he recognized the logger. Now be off with ye!. Ive known the man almost fifteen years and he knows just about everything about the Bolts, but I have no idea if his mothers still alive or not. Seating herself again, Lottie took his hand in both of hers. forkie Sure. Jonathan Bolt might have been a wonderful father to you. Being part Indian didnt make him less of a man. Normally Joshua would have experienced a mix of admiration and irritation at Jasons embroidery of the truth. Let them hate him. Normally he could lose himself in the book of figures, could see those figures satisfying his plans and his plans fulfilling his dreams. Their fathers death had been quick, unexpected, leaving Jason totally unprepared to raise his brothers. But three men ganged up against one was more than he could bear, no matter what the reasons. With the proof of Jonathans own journals, Aaron was fairly sure he could win at least a piece of the mountain in a court of law. Thank you, Miss Cloom. As much as Jason didnt want it to be true, Aaron was their brother. ( Read more. Then to have it blow up in his face would only have reinforced the mans tendency to be a porcupine. Tonight, after dinnerJason, hed been reading our fathers journal, Andhe found something I guess I dont want to believe., Oh, She raised her hand to rest on the back of his neck. He thought about you all the time. Or if he did, he didnt chose to comment on it. It couldnt be true. What difference did a birthday make? So you got mad., Stempel slammed his hand against the window frame. Its not about us, is it? Fear widened her eyes. You go to Aaron Stempel. Jason started, as if he hadnt meant for Aaron to hear. A fine afternoon meal. Shes looking at me, the groom. Will it do more harm to Seattle's residents? Jason sat silently beside his uncle on the empty pier. I wanted to beat you, not hurt you. Stempel seemed to see a difference in the two ideas that Joshua didnt. Ive never liked him, he stated baldly. So happy, sometimes I think Ill burst with it. Laughing aloud, he vaulted over the railing. Damn, that was all they needed. Thats it. Do I know him?, Yeah, I think you do. He could barely bring himself to say the name. That aint no tradition!, Joshua whapped him again. Titillating., Im glad you find my lineage of interest., Did I hear correctly? Colonel Thompsons cold voice came from over Jasons shoulder. B ridget is best known for her starring role as Candy Pruitt on the ABC series Here Come The Brides. AhJeremyCandyuh. At Joshs present age, Stempel had had his own growing business and had built the biggest house in Seattle. And what was done is written in stone. Then he closed the book almost gently and turned his chair away from Jason. In fact, if the general had a beard they could have been mistaken for family. Stempel seemed as dead set against it as Joshua. Here Come the Brides is an American comedy Western series from Screen Gems that aired on the ABC television network from September 25, 1968 to April 3, 1970. He even seemed to be enjoying their competition as much as Jason. But Ive had to admit to things I was ashamed about before. He looked up into her sad eyes. +. If you were on your own at that age with nothing but the clothes on your back? The series which Robert Brown did after Brides was a syndicated series named Primus, which ran for one season 1971-1972. Is it because of that girls diary? Duncan pulled up a chair next to him. With a dashing bow, Duncan swaggered out the door. It didnt happen like that., You never had to worry where your next meal was coming from. Morning, Jason pasted his biggest, most insincere grin on his face. Aaron had fought it tooth and nail but somehow in the years theyd known each other theyd become friends. Working his way across the room, Jason tried to get in position to keep an eye on Aaron without being obvious about it. Sorry, Jeremy mumbled, taking a step back. Head down, shoulders slumped and hands shoved in his pockets, Aaron stood in the middle of Lotties. You had her journal, did you nae?, She didnt put any dates in it, Aaron admitted in a hoarse whisper. At least now, all of the participants acknowledged the same basic truth. But he is my family too. You lost someone you cared about, then our father hurt you again; is that what started this vendetta you have against us?. We sat on the linoleum floor, sipped metal-flavored juice from wax cups and listened to Miss Clark tell Lyle the Crocodile stories. He needed someone to talk to who had no stake in the outcome, who had the best interests of all the participants at heart. No! He was in a grand fury when he found out. I thought I knew my father. Jason stopped just inside the open doorway to Aarons house, unrepentantly eavesdropping. If you had only your wits to keep the hundred of bad things that can happen to a fifteen-year old kid on his own from happening? Stempel gave a snort of derision. Now he understood some of why his older brother was pushing this reconciliation. Not a whimper when three guys are beating on them but let a woman try to clean them up and they start to fuss. How could he ask what he wanted without Lottie being able to guess what he was talking about? Upset, Jeremy shrugged. He must have taken the lad in after his mother died., Jason shivered as a seabird sobbed in the distance. He sobered at the look of pure venom the colonel returned. We wont want you two to not find the place and wandering off somewhere alone.. Jeremy and Candy were finally together, flushed from a lively jig around the dance floor. But Jason knew if he didnt announce his arrival soon, he would only stoke Aarons justifiable anger. The brides are homesick for family. For two days, he fought the battle within himself. The gathering gloom of evening matched the darkness in his heart. Aaron probably wouldnt have liked the analogy but it resonated with Jason. Could I face her again after what I allowed to happen? Well, Mrs. Bolt, shall we make our way to our reception?, Yes, Mr. Bolt, I think thats exactly what we should do.. See related links for . Pulling up the collar of his jacket against the misting rain, Joshua tried to appear attentive as Jason laid out the plans for the day to Colonel Thompson. Jason didnt think hed meant just getting her with child. How little of his origins did he really know? Hed proved that over and over again. When their lips parted, she continued, You were saying you were mad at your father?, The journal said Stempel confronted him not long before Momma died. Why dont you come in?, Fluttering her eyelashes at him, she threw him bright grin. I never seen you work this hard., Rinsing his dry mouth with the first dipper of water, Red spat it on the ground. I could take myself out., Jason pulled him back into the room. He grinned. Thompsons the one who was wrong., Shes afraid that Mr. Stempel will hate her. He reacted as if he anticipated my denial. Nothing we said would make him change his disastrous course. Duncan looked at each of them in turn, his expression faintly shamed. There was more pain and anger beneath Aarons statement than that. Jeremy identified two more Bolt loggers as they were pulled free from the fight. He tried to think of a way to ask his questions while giving nothing away. Or was the right side Bolt and the left Dwamish? "Why did you stop?" she murmured. He didnt care what that man thought. Other times he choked back the tears. His grip loosened and he took a half-step back. What will happen to him? Everything bad in his life could be traced back to a Bolt. Hed grown up in Jasons shadow. Aaron paused for a moment at the fork of the path and pondered. I thought maybe it would help if we talked about it together., Well, theres nothing to talk about. Josh clenched his hands around the shaft of the ax to stop their shaking. Days hed thought hed go insane from boredom. Holding out his arm, Jason invited Joshua into the family circle. 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