Shed even paid for Davids journey west, determined to go to any lengths to destroy Marie. Doc Martin filled Ben in on Joes condition. A Decrease font size. 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. 14 year old Joe Cartwright was just trying to do something nice for a friend. Died? 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. Martin will be here shortly. Whoever it was, was on foot so Little Joe knew he could easily overtake him. Hey brother, you ready to go? Adam was already seated in the buggy. Not his. The cloud burst as streams of tears lined his cheeks. Ben sat next to Little Joe cooling his now sweaty head with a damp cloth. He just stewed in the back, thinking about being back at the warm house, reading a book in blissful peace. Okay, Im done. The doc cleaned up his mess and tools. Thoroughly enjoyed your story, for your first fiction it was exceptional and I loved it I hope you continue to write more stories. Father and son placed their cups on the table as they headed toward the door to grab their hats. Ad-am.hurtsIm.sor-ryAdam. His labored breathing was making it difficult for him to speak. Nooo! No one talks about his family like that and gets away with it. S-on, what are you doing? Easy buddy. Adam was perplexed. Pa what do you think is going on? Hoss asked. He slowly unwrapped it only to discover it was the best gift they could have given him. Do you hear me, boy? The angered man kicked Joe hard in the back of the legs rolling him onto his stomach. He held out his hands in front of him, slowly glanced down and became entranced with what he saw. So much blood, pa, and I didnt know what to do. Tears began to roll down his cheek as he stared at Ben. AS, BS or HS after the author's name means one of the other original cast characters costars.AR means the story presents an alternative to series canon but takes place in the familiar Bonanza old west world.AU means the story takes place in an alternative universe - modern, scifi, medieval, etc. Not you and that scrawny body of yours. They said it was his fault, too.. If you accept cookies from our site and you choose "Proceed", you will not be asked again during this session (that is, until you close your browser). It is up to the law now. 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 . Maybe it has to do with me being the oldest. Oh, but it hurts so much. Come on Joe this is nonsense and you have a lot of work to do.. Pa, whats going on? Hoss burst into the room. Davids putrid whiskey-laden breath was beginning to burn his eyes. Im glad he turned to Adam, but at the same time, I felt Hoss loss just as much as he did. It had been a beautiful summer day. Joe cautiously lifted his eye lids and stared straight past his father who sat in the chair beside him. Even now, all these years later, the scene was so vivid every time he played it back in his mind. Little Joe was fond of New Orleans, where his mother was born and lived for most of her life. Bubbly, Hoss came charging in the front door, rays of sunlight rushing in behind him. Ill get it. Hoss was quickly out the door. He knew he hadnt hurt his little brother, hed been as gentle as he could be. Bonanzabrits. Get some fresh air. He walked over to his chair by the fireplace with his morning coffee and sat down. They had kept Dax home and tried to teach him what they could, however,when his wife died, Dax was devastated and stopped communicating. As he lay there, his vision blurred, he tried to focus on a retreating figure as another was coming into play. Thats it buddy. He knelt down by the side of the bed. Fine sir. Puzzled, Adam eyes met Bens and Hosss. Work Search: You didnt deserve to have her as a mother. Easy kiddo. Still cradling Joe against his chest with one arm, Adam brushed his younger brothers hair back with his free hand. Hop Sing had returned home and assisted in caring for Little Joe. ShhhYoure gonna be okay Joe. Adam tried to reassure him. That is far from the truth. Sudden fear built up within Joe as his body began to tense. Little Joe yelled out my namehe called for me to help him, and I didnt! Adam cried out in frustration. Son, the doc has all the help he needs right now. With a firm grip, he drew Adam to his feet. On the other hand would he be less of a man doing this? So, for these reasons Joe just wanted to the Bucket of Blood and have a drink and catch up with some friends. Oh I do wish he could stay this young this forever, so I could protect him from that cruel world. The two hugged. Adams nightmare returned and was staring right at him once gain. Summary: Little Joe Cartwright was born curious. David began to drink heavily. The moment he pushed himself to his feet the room began to spin while pain radiated through his body. Voices, he heard voices. An argument between brothers sets off a series of events that turns into an unstoppable torrent of trouble which leaves one of Ben Cartwright's sons with a terrible task to perform, and another near death, trapped in the Belly of the Whale. Owww! he cried out. Doc Martin carefully turned Joes head to the right. Dead or alive, she was his mother! Mama. he whispered as he searched for her, in his mind, in his dream.Then it ended as quickly as it had started. Doc Martin did an excellent job with the sutures on his face for the scar was barely noticeable. Adam saw an instant of shock in both the docs and the sheriffs eyes when then they discovered Joes bundled form on the settee. Joe I have been so disrespectful of you recently. Little Joe knew he had to do something.anything, but what? Heck they had both apologized right? Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. I need to know cause I have been looking for her for seventeen years now. In no way did Little Joe want a private conversation with this enormous bully. You did what you had to, Ben repeated. I realize now that I have to I should have been there as your brother and not as a parent. He grabs the broom and limps outside. He bit his lower lip as his nostrils flared, while a single tear fell from his eye. I would like to thank my beta reader, freyakendra. Sparks fly, drama ensues. 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. He was afraid of me., You have to give him time, son. This wasnt easy for Ben. Poor Joe gets beat up a lot. Little Joe youre okay. I am leaving Joes medicine here with the instructions. Your Pas here., Im here Joe. Ben became surprised as to how alert his youngest son had suddenly become. Lorne Greene. Looks good. With Hosss help he re-bandaged the wound. Ive got you, Joe.. Marie, my mothers name was Marie. Joe frowned as he was still struggling. He remembered the time when Adam had come came his bed after his mother died to sleep with him to keep the nightmares away. There we are. He finished. Shirley Monroe. 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. Owww! Even as he grew up, the nickname stuck, and Hoss remained taller and larger than Joe. They cant take mama. That promise has been costing me our relationship. Joe was barely able to slide his injured left arm across his body so he could examine his right side, where he now lay. He wanted revenge to whoever did this to Little Joe. I know it hurts Joe, but we cant leave you like this. The doc explained to him. As usual, he began with Joes side. Well, with a little coaxing, a very drunk Dubois confessed as to why he came here. The sheriff looked at each of them in turn. He knew some complications that could arise from a high fever, but he also knew how to be level headed. You dont deserve to look like her. He had even delivered Joe. Joe shrank away from the horrific smell of the mans breath . It was a mess. . Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,462 - Reviews: . Slow your breathing buddy. Adam never took much notice when he was with Hoss because Hoss never got lost. Little Joe had watched it happen. Menu. Return to Library. Then the traveler in the dark, Thanks you for your tiny spark, He could not see which way to go, If you did not twinkle so. Little Joe nestled his tiny head against his mothers bosom as he finally closed his weary eyes. Thanks. His parched mouth was finally wet. The only conversation heard within the buggy was small-talk, for Little Joe seemed preoccupied with his surroundings as though it were the very first time he had been to the Ponderosa, but instead of feeling hurt, angry or scared, he was remembering and appreciating its beauty, its memoriesHis family. Everyone knows that you dont mess with an angry drunk let alone one twice your size or more. Sure. You never appreciated her. Attempting to concentrate at his desk reviewing some last minute paper work, Ben glanced up at Adam. 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. ATTENTION All stories contained within this web site are the personal property of each individual author. I cant explain it, but it was obvious that Adam was somewhere else. Deborah almost collapsed with relief and sat heavily on the side the bed, taking Melinda's narrow hand in hers. Good. His nostrils flared while trying to fight back the tears. He was seated on the floor over by the desk, Son? I think your right. He agreed. Hoss wasnt that old and Ben was struggling himself, so Adam took it upon himself to care for his little brother. When a snow cave collapses, trapping his brother and his friends, Sparky knows what to do. Slow your breathing, Joe., Joe? But you and your pa stole all that from us, and you will pay! Rage was etched into the mans face. I love you Adam. He slipped off to sleep. I bet youre really not able to do a mans job around here. Stories written by fans of the TV series Bonanza. One fully painted with blood, while the other only the tips. 58 Stories. PaHoss. Here with us. A glance at the window had told him that the sun had changed position. Your mother was the best thing that ever happened to our family. Well that is one way to air out your feet., Caught by surprise, the man glanced at his son than quickly back at Joe, His son?. Just when was the right time to tell him? JoeLittle Joe. Adam attempted again. Yes, come on, buddy. What in Gods name is going on? Hopefully Pa got the telegraph and will be here soon. Nooo! His thrashing and yelling alerted the family who were soon at his side. Little Joe was screaming Pa, screaming for me to help him. Joe, that is when I realized I had gone too far. Was Adam really mad at him, or was there just more going on with Adam that he wasnt talking about? Not my Dax. Please consider turning it on! I.. I Adam voice cracked as he searched for words. Just inches from his face, it was definitely evident how angry, and drunk the man was. It must be late afternoon already. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. Th-ey. Youre doing real good son, Ben told him. Come on kid wake up. He gently stroked the young mans dark curls. Hey Pa, look who I found. Hoss said as he rushed is the room with everything Ben had requested. So vowing to help his son, hed promised him he would get up enough courage to ask Marie to marry him and then Dax would have a mother who would tell him bedtime stories again, something that had always seemed to suppress his nightmares. Run. He froze when he heard Dax cry out, Ma . No,No Noooo, Noooo! Who is your mother? The stranger demanded while shaking Joe. Adam, stop! Ben had a pretty good idea of his oldest boys intentions, however, needed to confirm his suspicions. Joe Francis. What do you want? Grasping the mans thick arms, Joe tried to break free, but found it difficult without having leverage on the ground. Who are these people? Ma-ma, ma-ma, mama. Charlie, his shirt and hands now bloodied, was clearly engrossed in doctoring Joe that it took a moment for him to realize that Adam was beside him.Adam, we couldnt get a good look at the guys. You were in shock, scared and angry angry at the men who did this to your brother. Adam hung his head and was not able to meet Bens gaze. Joe manages to pull her out and leans against her and starts crying. Hoss and Little Joe Cartwright. They flew right past us, but I can tell you this, they were some pretty hefty guys, he said as he tossed away a soiled, bloody towel while Hank painstakingly pulled the visible small pieces of glass from Joes back, simultaneously holding a towel to his wounded shoulder. Adam would take turns with Ben and Hoss, however, as the oldest, Adam automatically took over and was the one who was there at night the most. I believe if it wasnt for Dubois finding his son with this, Joe would be a goner. 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