It hadnt made it any easier to lose her but theyd known it was coming. Youre the ones who agreed to bet the mountain and you all agreed to the rules.. Even if it caused the loss of the contract for Seattle, some people just deserved a fat lip. Relax and enjoy it., Jeremy pulled him into an embrace. In his grief we convinced him to fulfill his responsibility by marrying your mother. I think we should go explain to Mr. Stempel how we feel.. He squinted, trying to imagine Aaron Stempel as a baby. He needed no one else. And what good had it done him? I dont want to believe it, but its true. Could pieces of his personality be traced to one side or the other, like the color of his eyes or the curl in his hair? Yeah, I should. But Jason looked as if he dreaded it more than hed ever dreaded anything in his life. I only have to put my hand on the stove once to discover that itll burn. Aaron whirled on Joshua. Well meet sometime this week to talk about how were going to make the presentation., Aaron waved back. But this is important. He could have simply stayed here in America and we could have done naught. I dont want your damned apologies, Aaron grunted. And for that child to be Aaron Stempel Joshua would never accept. He would be her knight and protector and anything else she needed him to be. He denied it! A hint of pain showed through Aarons fury. Everything bad in his life could be traced back to a Bolt. Today he could only sigh. Before he anticipated, the boys stood to clear the table. But if wed known you were coming we could have thrown a party for you. All the brothers agreed and gulped their drinks. I dinna think he would ever write about it, Duncan whispered, his face ashy gray. Aaron slapped away the hand. His anger flared, threatening to consume him and everyone around him. Even with his white-knuckled grip, he could still see his confusion reflected in his hands appalling tremor. Shocked. Who he was didnt change just because he now knew how old he really was. Jason would have his hands full keeping these two men from killing each other today. He gathered the now empty plates from the table and tossed them into the wash tub. But I do know I want to keep our family together.. To have broken their betrothal could have caused a feud between our clans. Aaron felt a surge of resentment at the mans apparent ease. Maybe because there were times when he allowed that wall of his to slip a little. His pace picking up as if his legs could outdistance his thoughts, he turned onto the Sea Road without even being aware what direction he was going. But I hope you will see fit to allow me to speak with you again. Just take it!. Prejudice of the kind the man had displayed couldnt be coddled, even if it did mean the loss of a huge contract. To see how ludicrous it was to think Aaron Stempel could be even part Bolt. A kick to a delicate table crumbled it and the bric-a-brac it had displayed into a messy heap on the floor. Just to see them again, to make sure they are well, would be worth whatever loathing she could heap on me. tip: austen words:10000-50000 sort:title. What game are you playing now, Bolt? He wouldnt be swayed by any mans opinion of him. Josh considered, then nodded slowly. Im sorry, Aaron, Jason started, sliding his hand from Aarons shoulder to his neck. Looks like what you want to say will take more than a minute.. Aaron snatched at the brandy glass beside him. Jeremy, whats your vote?, Jeremy flicked his gaze between all the players. Oh god, Aaron. Having made his declaration of intent, Joshua seemed to have made progress on accepting Aaron. Jeremy snagged his jacket and headed for the door. You should read it, Uncle. No! And who the hell gave you the right to judge me, boy? Holding out his arm, Jason invited Joshua into the family circle. An enterprise where contracts were awarded on the basis of how much money the owner was willing to kick back to Thompson rather than the basis of which was the best business., And Duncan Bolts information helped us to finally get enough proof to remove the mans rank and position., Double damn, Joshua stepped closer. All of which takes a backseat to Aaron's and Jason's biggest concern; who is trying to bring harm to Jemma and why? Lottie hurried to his side. The day had gone surprisingly well, despite the lack of preparation. Many a night their father had relaxed in front of the fireplace, carving a toy that would eventually end in the pocket of one of the few children in the area. Other than the urge to badger me, what brings you over here this time of day?, Yeah. Alone, hed made his mill a success. I know what we should do. Must he too pay the price for my foolishness? I do have another story I was planning to post, I just haven't had the time to do it. I was in shock and scared and I denied him. Like when you color outside the lines, take a step back to get a different view of your work, your coloring, and think to yourself hey maybe Im on to something., An abstraction? asked Miss Clark. An abstraction. Like most children, he wanted to believe his parents had never loved anyone other than each other. Not taking it personally?! My saloon is no place for sad faces.. Could we all sit?, Jason, if this is something between you and your brothers? Brow furrowed, Duncan gestured at the door. Why should I care? Josh replied with feigned indifference. Why dont you come in?, Fluttering her eyelashes at him, she threw him bright grin. Oh, Lottie - she had a special place in his heart, although he didnt think hed ever find it in himself to tell her so. I dont need to know. The princess and the knight who journeyed to a far-away land to win her hand. You're the richest man in town. Does this have anything to do with what we talked about last night?, Sighing, Jason tipped his chair back on two legs. The series was loosely based upon the Mercer Girls, Asa Mercer's efforts to bring civilization to old Seattle by importing marriageable women from the east coast of the United . This went directly against the image of the man hed grown up idolizing. Imagine that, instead of three Bolt siblings, there are four Bolt siblings and the youngest isn't Jeremy, but there sister, Jemma Bolt. But every time the newlywed couple were together and he started toward them, someone always whisked one or the other of them away before he could complete his journey. Invite Aaron over for Sunday dinner. Open hand, Jason muttered almost inaudibly. 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. Shouldnt you keep it for your own wedding?, I still have a few other things that belonged to her. There was Aaron to consider, too. Wherere Josh and Jeremy? he asked as he lifted the lid from the pot simmering on the stove. Always has been, since he was a little boy.. What would be the fun in that? Jason grinned. The clop of horses hooves caused him to slide off the path to the edge of the woods. Hardly a bairn., Aye, but still young to take on the responsibilities of a family.. But Abigail wanted no part of being Aarons mother, as shed proved the few times hed slipped. 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. I dont know. Too prideful of being Scot, we were. The journal crashed into the far wall, perilously close to the fireplace. And if I cant figure it out, how can I fight it?. Miri loved Father very much. He just wanted this to be over so he could go off and lick his wounds. For two days and two nights, Jonathan Bolts journals lay on the mantel of Aarons fireplace untouched. And I refuse to do it for long. He didnt want to think about it now, but he forced himself. Hed stayed up much too late talking to Candy. So we pressured the girl to leave. He hoped. He stared into the dark eyes reflected in the mirror, trying to read the answers. I know he would have wanted it that way., Ha! Aaron sneered, snatching his hand away. Ill never forget the day we got your letter, telling us what had happened. Met a Dwamish hunting party this afternoon. But he is my family too. Let them hate him. Their fathers death had been quick, unexpected, leaving Jason totally unprepared to raise his brothers. When?, A couple of months after our mother died, wasnt it, Aaron?, Deliberately turning his back on them, Stempel wandered to the window. Stempel, Biddie shrilled. Even though he had all the windows open, Aarons office felt close and stifling. Every time theres trouble in town - trouble Stempels not the one causing, that is - you turn to him for help. Ive got an idea of something that might help.. Aaron, calm down, Jason ordered, barely avoiding a flying elbow. Tell me every single thing you remember about her. Its age was apparent, the edges worn smooth by handling. Emotions he didnt want to identify roiled through him. Aaron had never had the benefit of their fathers presence. Mirimantos, he pronounced her name carefully. If they would have known how quickly they were going to lose him, perhaps they would have saved his carvings as keepsakes. Why should the girl write well in English? Trying to locate him, Jason glanced back into Lotties. No accidents, fights or major faux-pas marred their presentation. How? Jason choked into the stunned silence. Were getting married a week from Saturday. Didnt say I believed it., Seems to me you aint got no reason to defend Stempel, Red continued to glare. He was in a grand fury when he found out. My wife! I cant imagine how he feltall these yearsknowing what he knew, Yeah. Showing your crude origins? Thompson tried to sound confident, but he couldnt hide the fear in his eyes. Beyond a doubt, Jonathan Bolt loved his family and would do anything for them. That maybe your nickname wasnt from the color of your hair?, George failed to see the fury on Reds reaction. The determined expression made him appear to Aaron suddenly more adult, a man to be reckoned with. Yes, I see very well. She pulled a bottle from her box and soaked a piece of cloth with the liquid in it. Aaron resisted the urge to squirm under that bright, sincere gaze. Ive got some more thinking to do. Why, thank you, Aaron. 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. Business as usual, no change in relationships, status quo had its appeal. We will not tolerate that kind of prejudice here., Prejudice? Thompson sputtered. Josh realized with a shock that they were drawing a crowd. We never heard what happened to the girl and the child after they left., She died, came a rumbling voice. No sense wasting the morning., Thats right, Bolt. Thompson walked around his table. There Ive said it. What exactly are you saying, Colonel? Jason cut through the babble. But we can undo some of the hurt our family has caused. Josh jerked his head around to find Jeremy standing just inside the tent. But what about me? Its not worth it., Wiggling her way between the two adversaries, Lottie touched Aarons cheek. I confess that when I scanned the first chapter of "Family Duty," I moaned, "Oh, no! Jonathan Bolt might have been a wonderful father to you. The sons of Madeline and Jonathan Bolt. Did Mirimanto have to die so we could live?, Nae, lad, nae. Duncan grabbed for his hand. You dont have to go, Uncle, Jason protested. Its in every word she writes. I guess I cant deny that. Candy stood on the dormitory porch, dressed in her Sunday best. I know you never meant for this to happen, but some of the responsibility falls on Bolt shoulders.. This story first debuted in the zine 'Dreams to Last the Years' from the show 'Here Come The Brides'. Jason tried to look inconspicuous, but hed never been very good at fading into a crowd. This just keeps getting worse, doesnt it?, I know this sounds selfishwell, it is selfishbut I think a girl deserves to be a little selfish when its this close, Candy. He held his index finger to her lips. Whoever itd been, Jason had known about her. He could have broken the engagement by letter. Who am I? So glad to see you writing again! WellIm sureJason, I think its about time you go collect the bride., Im on my way, Reverend. He gave Jeremy a quick one-armed embrace. Hardly a day goes by that I dont think of my lost son. Do you know what happened, Uncle? Jason tried to keep his voice gentle but he was near desperate to hear the whole truth. He knew Aaron would resent his efforts at motherhenning but he couldnt stop himself. He held out his hand and she immediately grasped it in her own. Together they remembered when theyd salted Candys grandfathers mine to help fulfill what they thought were a dying mans dreams. Had Jason uncovered the journals to get Aaron unbalanced and disconcerted just at the moment he needed to be his sharpest? Perhaps if hed been older when his father died, he wouldnt be having this difficulty. Hed walked all the way up to Eagle Point. To build a life for the two of them in a new land.. His brothers looked like hed felt when hed read their fathers journal. Although his lower lip had resumed its normal shape, the bruises had progressed to that awful yellowish-green stage. 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