here come the brides fanfiction

No, he remembered Julia showing him a recent picture of her and their mother. Cookie said you didnt eat with the rest of the crew either., Youre not my mother, Josh snapped. He began to understand a little of what lie behind Aarons hostility. Thats not true, Joshua., What about with Sheriff Wade? He and his mother so easily replaced. Hed never backed down from anything because of fear. Ive neverI dont know how! Stempel exploded. Then youll understand.. Tears streaked down her cheeks, but he could hear no hesitation or regret as she repeated her vows to him. He leaned back onto a rock to catch his breath, taking in his surroundings for the first time. Opening his mouth to say exactly that, he closed it abruptly. He could have been hatched on a hot rock for all hes ever told anyone. 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 knew I was his son. :). My mother never let it out of her sight untilshe died., Our father made this? Jeremy whispered, a catch in his voice. Chapter 1 - Revelations. Youre fired. How could he deny it now? He did nae always make the right choices but he always made them with the best of intentions.. That Stempel aint the only one might be part injun. He may take two blows for every one he landed, but these cowards would never see him on his knees. He resented the implication that his own lack of courage held him back. Emily only has eyes for Alison but creates some secrets along the way making the relationship a little complicated. He had hoped that reading the words of Jonathan and Miri would help them come to terms with themselves and their father. Sorry, Lottie.. Your father would nae listen to reason. Cmon, Aaron, lets go take a walk.. He clamped his mouth shut, embarrassed by how much hed revealed. Here Come the Brides (1968-1970) Episode List Season: OR Year: 1969 S1, Ep12 1 Jan. 1969 After a Dream, Comes Mourning 7.8 (34) Rate Biddy and Clancy talk about the first days of the brides arriving in Seattle. Before Jason could reply, Aaron marched out in Jeremys wake. The reverend cleared his throat with a slight blush. The journal was in his hands again before he knew he intended to pick it up. Mirimantos, he pronounced her name carefully. What man could ask for more? But Jason knew he wouldnt be able to let it go. Or even what her name was., You know, neither do I. Lottie leaned back thoughtfully. I cant sleep. This woman meant nothing to him. Sorry, Jeremy mumbled, taking a step back. Bound in well-kept deerskin, the book was obviously old and well read. Joshua suddenly understood what Jeremy had meant when he said that Stempel might not be the man he was if their father hadnt denied him. Those idiotic expectations had only made it worse when Jonathan Bolt not only denied any tender feelings for his son, but also denied Aarons very existence. He met Jasons glance with a stony expression on his face but a burning in his eyes. He couldnt recall, in all the years theyd known each other, Aaron making the slightest mention of his mother. Hed used hate before to drive him to higher achievement. Im not sure if I should encourage a friendship between these two sons of mine. You would have been eaten alive., Josh blinked at the ferocity and pain radiating from Stempel. Jonathan Bolt might have been a wonderful father to you. Go, Uncle. Laird of Kilmarron my father had been born and raised to be. Thank you, Miss Cloom. The red-heads ax bit into the cedar with unusual vigor. Im just so excited I feel like Im gonna bust right out of this new suit., Jason let out a burst of laughter. There was a lot of noise at the saloon, with the enjoyment of a free drink at the end of a hard work day. His brothers looked safe enough for the moment. Red shook off the restraining hands. Hell, he was in serious trouble even if they didnt get behind him. What she knows. With obvious effort, Aaron relaxed his stance and turned his back. They are like fire and ice, these two; though I suspect there is more fire beneath the boys cool exterior than he exposes. Had Jason uncovered the journals to get Aaron unbalanced and disconcerted just at the moment he needed to be his sharpest? I know he would have wanted it that way., Ha! Aaron sneered, snatching his hand away. Candys talking to her now., His oldest brother nodded in sympathy. It would be my guess that Duncan, Joshua and Jeremy Bolt are also somewhere in this crowd of fine-looking revelers., Yes, they are. Jason turned to wave his uncle and brothers closer. But Ive had to admit to things I was ashamed about before. He looked up into her sad eyes. Frantically, Jason searched for the source of the screams. Maybe itd be easier if I just read it to you. You cant change how people believe and feel overnight., But I need to do something, his voice rose. A mass of conflicting emotions flooded through Joshua. But he couldnt leave it be. We decided to call him Jeremy. Before all this had started, hed been sure of himself and where he stood, now he felt like an rudderless ship, lost and adrift. He may have scant memory of his mother but hed allow no one to call her a greasy squaw. Jeremy identified two more Bolt loggers as they were pulled free from the fight. I do nae know what it said, but after reading it your father was heartbroken. Here Comes The Brides. No, you dont understand, Aaron sighed. She walked over to him. Chapter 4: Here Comes The Bride. Why wont he let me!?. Like most children, he wanted to believe his parents had never loved anyone other than each other. You get too close and cant see the forest for the trees.. His breath hissing between his teeth, he settled back against a rock ledge, trying to let the sounds of the sea beneath him soothe his jangled thoughts. Jeremys grown into a fine young man. Very bright and pretty, but Indian. However, aside from finding himself, Josh also believes he's found 'the one'. Escorting Thompson out, Jason carefully kept his body between the two antagonists. Nearly as tall as Jason, Thompson cut a striking figure with the blue uniform stretched across his broad shoulders and sparkling gold buttons emphasizing the breadth of his chest. Hes not giving much away. And shed died only months before Aaron had confronted their father. What you got planned, Red? Billy asked. The rest of the crowd shuffled in the background uncertainly, not knowing what to make of the hostilities. Your father denied I even existed.. Aaron rested his chin on the forearms crossed over the back of his chair. Perhaps their being so young contributed to what happened., He sighed, swirled the amber liquid around in his glass. But the books drew him, teased him with their mystery. This diary, Uncle Duncan, even his fathers own words pointed to only one thing. Jason only gave the journals to you because he knew what torture it would be to read them. Yes, I miss him. Shall we get this show on the road? Yeah, was the only thing he could think to say. Josh managed a wan smile. Discovering Aarons secret at this particular time was looking less and less coincidental. Aaron wondered what else the revelation of his parentage would cost him. He hoped he wasnt too late to get some. You heard the results of the vote. "Why did you stop?" she murmured. Perhaps it was more the date than the day which had sapped him of his energy. We also got to see Jeremy grow into the roll of being a parent instead of staying the stereotypical younger brother. But Bridal Veil Mountain itself had never been his true goal. He tried to summon up the anger that had helped protect him from Jasons persuasion in the past but he hadnt the energy. Perhaps now is the time to listen, not fight, Lottie leaned over his shoulder and whispered in his ear. He realized his mistake instantly. It didnt happen like that., You never had to worry where your next meal was coming from. He didnt really care, he told himself; but he continued reading. Just something he said today. Winning his approval would mean a long-term contract with the United States Government. In kindergarten, Faith and I sat next to each other during storytelling time. Although his lower lip had resumed its normal shape, the bruises had progressed to that awful yellowish-green stage. Took me completely by surprise to find him. A chuff of laughter escaped him. The mountain!? But, much to his surprise, he finds that he underestimated his sister as she introduces her fiancee; Blake Anderson, although Julie's choice in partners doesn't seem to go over very well with her brother, sister in law, and especially not the man she is trying to forget, who is trying to forget her; Jason Bolt. All of which takes a backseat to Aaron's and Jason's biggest concern; who is trying to bring harm to Jemma and why? It would have been proof he was just as good as the sons whod had their fathers favor. Fine, fine, just the men I wanted to talk to. Aaron dragged his feet up the path from his house toward Lotties. You do nae know? Duncans eyes widened in amazement. He thought of pulling the pillow over his head but knew it wouldnt do any good. I hope yours doesnt., Oh, no, dont turn this back on me, Jason. Read the results of your familys actions., Duncan scrubbed at his beard. He is so young, yet he knows something is terribly wrong. You bucking for a raise or something? You have your mothers defiance. I know what you mean about an idea taking on a life of its own. His younger brother raised his hands in apology. Was this what Aaron hadnt wanted to admit? If you read morehe regretted what he said to you.. You're the richest man in town. The baskets of seeds on his back symbolize that the family will never know hunger., Aaron flushed a little. But dont push us away because youre afraid well reject you like our father did., A violent shiver ran through Aarons frame. No, he made you look inexperienced and too eager to show me up, Jason assured him. I d-d-d-dont know, J-j-jason. Youre scaring away my customers., Jason lifted his head with a half-hearted attempt at a grin. And of the girlI dont know. Fumbling with the pile of clothes on the floor, he pulled out pieces hoping he got them in the proper order. Something your father did?, Yeah. Letting his eyes slide closed, he tilted his head back to better savor her touch. True courage was facing what you feared and persevering in spite of it. Were still the same family we were, but were not.. Jason began to flip through the rest of the book, picking out passages about events he remembered the most. Both Bolts recoiled. Oh, so that is what is bothering you, lad., Duncans broad shoulders slumped and his head lowered. Wedding present.. The things that happen and the things that dont. He rarely even thought about it. The family includes all four brothers, Jason replied, looking for all the world as if this was an everyday occurrence. He had his own questions that had to be answered. Jason dug hungrily into the food. At Lotties he could get a filling meal within minutes. Two taps on the door and Reverend Adams poked his head inside. Why calm him down?, You dont think what Thompson did tonight to Aaron was right, do you?. Im prepared to offer the logging portion of the contract to your company, Mr. Bolt. I have just started posting a second story called Choices. He also liked to spend those few hours of leisure he allowed himself engrossed in one of the many volumes of classic literature he kept in his study. Let me read you some.. What would their father have wanted them to do? But the declaration of guilt, when it was over, had been strangely liberating. There was even a hint that it was a good thing his mother had died - so he could be raised as a good Christian instead of a heathen Indian. You are my brother. Sitting at a corner table, Thompson threw him a baleful look as he entered. I just dont know. What was the right thing to do? Dont worry, lad, the older man grinned. The only thing the couple love as much as they do each other is their three children. Aaron had decided long ago he couldnt waste his life wishing for something that would never be. And now thanks to your family, Im gonna have to start fighting them again., Has your life been so dreadful, lad, that you must strike out at those around you? Could he do this? Even if that includes a piece of your precious mountain?. If his father hadnt loved Miri, it would mean his father had taken advantage of a vulnerable young woman with no intention of fulfilling his responsibilities. Hed come close to hate at times, when he would have cheerfully strangled all three of them. Damn that Bolt. A Different Horizon Part One November 1871 by Helene (This story first appeared in the gen HCTB anthology zine, Dreams to Last the Years, which I published in February 2004. But try as he might, he couldnt unearth any of his usual enthusiasm for the books, the company or even the future. You werent at the cabin for breakfast. How much of this had Jason known or guessed? Not Jason - that man pounded, he never just knocked. And what if she did? Aaron countered as best he could with the extensive knowledge hed worked years to obtain. Well, he would know today. Will wonders never cease? Reverend Adams turned them to face the congregation. It wasnt right the way Father treated him. Hed had the experience of falling in love himself, not always wisely. Hey!, Men! Had Bolt truly cared or were the words just to soothe his own conscience? Damn him! And we just could nae let that happen.. Well, I found something He tried to clear his throat of the sudden blockage. Thats your right and your decision. Only grabbing onto the rainspout kept him on his feet. A deafening quiet greeted Jason as he entered the cabin he shared with his two younger brothers. To cover, he stomped to the coffeepot warming on the stove. The figure inside the box had been carved with meticulous attention to detail. Another episode of Here Come The Brides is on. One afternoon, a boy named Earnest plopped down in front of us. Handing a glass to each of them, he poured a liberal draught for all. Blank confusion filled Aarons eyes as he peered into the small box. Itll be just a few more minutes., Jeremy pushed him toward the door. Anyone but him., White teeth showed in a feral grin. What the hell are you up to, Bolt? Aaron spoke into hands cupped around his face. We have talked about the name our child will called now. Obeying his brothers order, Jeremy stood in the open doorway, mild curiosity on his face. Aaron had always shied away from touching and being touched; which was why Jason loved to ruffle his feathers by laying hands on him. Arsenic?. Refresh the page, check Medium 's site status, or find something interesting to read. Why Jason had ever wanted to be his friend, he didnt know. Perhaps some day you will be able to forgive the Bolts., Not for us but for yourself. The brothers shared a pleased grin but Aaron waited for the blow to fall. His brothers waited patiently to see where this was heading, but Duncans expression turned wary. They all leaned forward to see the contents. Bobby Sherman was part of the cast of "Here Come the Brides," a TV show which aired from 1968 - 1970. Many years ago, goaded by a few too many drinks and an incautious remark or two, theyd had a chopping contest. Exhaustion weighed his limbs and dulled his mind. Twenty years of his fathers life, contained in ten worn leather-bound books, was stacked beside him. Theres no way anyone could have faked it., Could you have misinterpreted what he wrote? she asked hopefully. Jeremy let his breath out. No! The clop of horses hooves caused him to slide off the path to the edge of the woods. His grip loosened and he took a half-step back. I trust you had a good nights sleep., As a matter of fact, I didnt, Thompson growled. Jason tried to look inconspicuous, but hed never been very good at fading into a crowd. I dont want to know. Unsure who he was damning, he vented his rage on the possessions around him. I dont know anybody who deserves it more., Against violence in general, this time Jeremy couldnt help but agree. Yeah, I was. Bouncing a pebble in his hand, Jeremy squinted at Josh out of the corner of his eye. How long would it take before the word about his parentage got out? Im sorry, Aaron, Jason started, sliding his hand from Aarons shoulder to his neck. Every night I hear her voice in my head. Aaron snatched at the brandy glass beside him. Bolt, Miss Pruitt, Stempel barely acknowledged them. Too prideful of being Scot, we were. Do yea still have them?, Yes, theyre packed in the cedar chest., Tilting his head, Jason played with his fork. I understood he had been born on the voyage to Scotland. The planks creaked as Duncan shifted. But he had to present a strong, calm faade or Thompson would gnaw at them like a dog with a bone. And if I cant figure it out, how can I fight it?. Aaron dropped his glare from Thompson to Lotties misty eyes. A girl has to make a living. They are lying together on our bed at this moment. It focuses primarily on Joshua Bolt(played by David Soul)and the growing friendship with a drifter. Wedding Preparations ! George Stempel was never a shining example of a father. She drew in a sharp breath then let it out slowly. A contract thats worth a great deal of money., There are some things that are more important than money, Thompson, Jason deliberately left off the mans rank. This couldnt be his father. Was it really? Duncan mused. Reluctantly he pulled back before it could get too serious. Thank you, Lottie. Were looking into each others eyes. Hed never kept it a secret. Is that why you hate us so much? Josh asked. Is our father the man we thought we knew? Jason added quietly. My own flesh and blood. It would do him no good to deny it. If I read those books Im just inviting Bolt to kick me in the teeth again. Hes certainly hardworking. He was scared but hed been scared before and always had been able to find a way out. But Josh couldnt give up long-held feelings that easily. Did this young lady say that youre Indian, Mr. Stempel?, Pulling his hands from his pockets, Aaron straightened to his full height. There wasnt a moment of quiet all night long.. However, he decides to take a different advantage of the situation. When they got to the street he realized Aaron wasnt immediately behind them. He hoped the contents of the decanter of brandy in front of Aaron and Lotties nonjudgmental presence would help Aaron open up. Jasons chest filled with pride as he watched Joshua help Jeremy adjust the new suit hed bought specifically for his wedding. His hand whisked over his beard and up into his hair. I doubt itll influence his decision, but it cant hurt to keep him sweet. What makes you think Im worried?, Perhaps worried is nae the correct word? Duncan assessed him with a shrewd eye. You lost someone you cared about, then our father hurt you again; is that what started this vendetta you have against us?. But this one Ive never told her nor can I tell her now. Physically, that is., It wasnt my fault! Josh burst. ", Silent for a long moment, Duncan stared out into the murkiness of the Sound. Good. Normally he could lose himself in the book of figures, could see those figures satisfying his plans and his plans fulfilling his dreams. Jason hoped not; he didnt want to think his father capable of that. To be part of a real family. Stempel, he was so mad tonight.