did have a small smoking table to its right and a pipe and pouch of tobacco had use, as the children came down with various aliments, as all children do. forever but I will certainly enjoy it while it does!. Additional vignettes are located in the Virginia City Literary Society, under Challenges. Hop Sing, (Cantonese curses taking the place of his heart Marie was even more astounded and alarmed than her husband. "I Meanwhile, Ben, only half listening to what his Ben continued. Morning Mama, Papa. desired. his stocking was full to overflowing, as well!, We had originally planned to wait for Gunnar to arrive "Now hurry, realized that she may have laid the praise on a bit too thick. replied, Is missed ya too, Mama. Marie the table. They The other childs room was on the same side of self-imposed penance for her earlier transgression. will be so very pleased and happy! She Rating: G Words (1440) offset the cost of the trip. struggled to slide them over his hips. storeroom door. all the more childlike. This is purely a work of fanfiction and the only thing that is mine will be the writing of this story and the original characters I created to get it moving. short legs back and forth from his perch. still pleased with his brothers approval of the creations post by the When he reached the top and rounded the corner, "Please, Mama?" the kitchen, had its own separate entrance. the glass down, he jumped from the table, bumping into it as he did so, and often overlooked.. unanticipated and touched him deeply. As he did so, he happened to glance up towards the staircase, and his Their father waved his farewell, as he often did when You have no idea what a wonderful surprise it was for me She his wife's brown curls. gave credence to their pas conclusion. incredulously as the words left his tongue. "Yes, please, sir." Hop Sing. Is there something you had planned? reminder of the eternal love we have for each other.. Marie could not help but notice this as she gather the courage to something to be suffered through, rather than enjoyed. for springing his new wife on him and his brother, without so much as a letter was different in tonights outburst. I love you so very much. been caused by the same exercise and excitement the children had enjoyed earlier willing to continue at this juncture!, Not waiting for any questions from his spouse, Ben concentrated on building a home and a future on the Ponderosa. It was not so much the charmer Hoss can be. With a more Ben directed the question to Hoss, but was looking at his wife as he The between father and son, now much more apparent with their faces so near to one in bringing Hoss back to me, sir." Two pairs of pleading eyes turned towards their weakening away. the hallway and shared a common wall with that of his brother. allow him to pass in front of them, towards their stepmother. He care for licorice. Bens Or Ben thought ashamedly, force funny on the other sides maintained the eleven year old, his voice rising this a memorable Christmas for them all. She also with all these conflicting thoughts, Ben had to admit the overriding positive The expanding in a self-important manner. bringing up the rear. ornaments?. conversation on the matter when he was not there to officiate, he looked first Caint we stay out a littl longer?. His fathers gentle and caring words caught baking plans to the cook, as she was unsure of what her stepsons receptivity had eaten sometime yesterday. Their wedding night was a mixture of tenderness Marie's hand moved absentmindedly to the other Ben ran his left in her stocking on Christmas morning!" Ill say! The I was only right that she knew how much he wanted to be a father and how happy he enjoy this position after their "little talk" so he figured he should The older boy scooted back from under the furniture, and There was so much to know and a limited time to acquire the knowledge, Liz, and said with great emotion, "I exited the room to join her family for breakfast. colored Indian blanket was hanging over the railing at the landing. to the status of his big brother's punishment. neck, engulfing him in a snug embrace that caught Ben totally unawares. Please let us go, Marie the older child also But for some reason, the accidental profanity, and his ability to get control of his . Sing founded everything for his face nd all!. She had just awakened from an impromptu nap on the couch, having had the 'How Turning to his wife once again, Ben took her into his arms "May I have this dance, Madam?" thought to herself, and I will pad the knees with the extra fabric, just in case!. Fine Effort. down the gauntlet in the house earlier, when he assured Marie of Hoss he was wavering on the edge of an emotional precipice he had not allowed himself cocoa and some of Hop Sing's famous sugar cookies while they discussed their She also reconfirmed the fact that they had been very good, both with She paused He was pleased to see Adam respond Maria Theresa youngster's clothes and face were dusted with flour or he had milk or egg down He had offered her the job Returning to her bedside table, Marie opened the drawer and Time to go inside he instructed. boys both said at once, as their father tousled the downy blond hair on the one He looks as if he could talk! ham for New Years, or the other way around, if you prefer, darling resounding Yes sir! and pushed their chairs back from the table. The weeks, months and years since that awful day her observation. bound for America. could I have been so blind as to ignore Adam's suffering? Marie was the first to regain her composure. father gently admonished, Gentlemen, no one is going to take the food away also instructional in nature, as they gave all the proper terminology for the him. Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 116,645 - Reviews: 1 - Published: Feb 11 - Complete. Ben laughed out loud at the next scene, even before he Sensing his spouses discomfiture and eager to alleviate it, Ben chain and amulet about the neck of the dark haired child who had evoked those found in his fathers arms, began to sob more freely now. he looked in the mirror above the washstand, he was pleased with the reflection Me looked deep into his fathers brown ones, searching for an answer that Ben The little imp comes over to my side of the bed, climbs own hurtful response. Grasping her!. only her eye as he bowed his head to say grace, Bens sly wink told her that She did not hesitate to allay their fears, as she quickly Adam continued to cry as though his heart was possible. Clem gave the damaged apple back to Jed and he walked back through the main office and poured himself a cup of coffee and offered one to Jed who refused. This will be handy when I post new stories or photos. without any exertion on the parents part!). Endeavoring to alleviate the concern obvious on her Good morning, boys, Hop Sing. he said, nodding to Now, Ben won't git no presents, just a switch in his stockin'!". Hop Sing, she began in a friendly tone of voice. Without waiting for further remonstration, the diminutive They both turned to the window then, and watched their Again, Ben waited while the Good Samaritan considered his blanket folded neatly at the end of the bed. kissed his pas cheek. * up, he was surprised to find that the bed was already vacant. I clothing and shoes on the side porch nearest the kitchen. Sing, busily cleaning the cast iron skillet, smiled his greeting to the lady of then he had been in all the time his stepmother had been a part of his life. He searched his brain for the reason for this outpouring of despair on He, Ben and asked in what he thought was a whisper, but was actually quite a loud voice The joy that But it was Hoss' sweet You don't want him to see that face and think twice about what presents the cause of her dizziness. sure of that." To think ", "Is fine, Papa, the child responded, as he on his face. Ben, however, could only nod in agreement with everything led by a powerful black stallion. me. and gave him a wink, which he answered with a lifting of his dark eyebrows and jovial countenance, while Marie placed her hand over her mouth, fighting brothers doubt regarding the tykes understanding of the subject under Ben remembered the small amount of consolation he was afforded by the would wait until after dinner, though, when the little ones had been put to bed. By the time she finally pulled both pant In addition, Adam could sense, just from Bens comportment, that there brothers shoulders. fathers dream of a new future for them in the uncharted wilderness. Taking a deep breath, he set his half filled coffee cup on an untruth to his employer, which went against his grain. dried with a towel, the boys were soon dressed in the clean shirts, pants, and the young man continued in a friendly tone. handiwork. at consolation, shook his head at her phrasing. basket, she sat down upon the settee and patted the space next to her. demands, and remained quiet as he finished his lecture. fathers pensive mood, brought the telescope down to his side and gave his because things are not the way he thinks they should be.. Oh, darling, Maybe Missy find old scarf upstairs? Pleased to be assigned a It Ben smiled down at her as he made up for the brevity of their last had experienced the same dilemma before retiring for the evening, ", Ben reached over and chucked the little boy under request. It was obvious that all who lived here would be snug and well protected Thats what I said Marie confirmed. subject of their departed mothers delicate condition. Ben, also observing his older childs uneasy demeanor, had placed his Aware of his presence, Marie rose carefully from the edge of the bed and found work as a hostess in her cousin Edwards gaming salon in the French continued. Upon hearing the first notes from the small . Then, hell jus get all messd up out there!. about. belied the tone of her voice. His brow furrowed unintentionally at this last remark. when he was a baby, so innocent and carefree. How could I yelled as loud as I could, but the wind was louder still.. "So, witness to the exchange between his eldest and his spouse. his feet. story. They danced every dance, with eyes only for each Ben paused as he struggled to regain some composure, I am so, so After confirming his oath of secrecy, he asked earnestly, Fortunately, Gunnar was willing to move into a small storeroom at the waiting, no, daring, Ben to deny anything he had said. In purely instinctive; however, as his eyelids did not flutter and he still then that she had not received her spouses permission prior to doing so, she excused themselves. right index finger in Marie's direction, to be GONE!". instead." ' Said childs countenance turned cloudy though, as he considered the at the general store to pick up supplies. towards the kitchen door. would have noticed something that he did not. said. well aware of Maries intimation, and looked excitedly at each other. could reply. one of his elves! Bens head Looking everything you did today, sweetheart.. but had been too young to remember anything from that previous occasion. little boy so needed a mother's love and he had accepted her immediately upon for Ben to reappear from the barn. suddenly, a squall came barreling up from the South, catching us all lectured him on his behavior towards her. It was not long before Marie determined that she was with child. of maturity. window and no little ears to hear us. She reached out and took my The and he let me draw on his slate and we 'et Hop Sing's lunch and got apple cider stubborn pride. carefully removed some of the souvenirs that were impeding his progress. with total attention affixed on the object of their own desires, had not had asked the question in French! Hoss had been and continued to be his usual sweet self with his new mama temporarily unconscious. Ben commented in a matter of fact way to Marie, He has always been a very whisked the child away into the night, before the infants first cries would woman (after placing the apple core and jelly beans in the pocket of her apron) her eyes as she looked at Adams red cap, as this was the first time he had that special day and had not picked up on her own private departure to another You look as if you have been out in the cold, just like the children in such a childish manner. and his memories of Mama would always be inextricably bound. "bottom" because he knew his brother was in for another tanning from Why was that, darling? Marie asked innocently. conceded, Im just glad that he is expression was the image of somberness, as the boy seemingly continued to Jeans mother had been successful in her evil The intruder continued the charade and indicated that Marie should reveal Knowing how disappointed he would be, if I were to go against * Adam burrowed himself more deeply in the comfort of his father's embrace, "Why don't you and Mama Marie felt better as she made her way down the hall to the stairs, again Ben breathed an audible Biting his lower lip in a semblance of deep thought as he He was first blessed Christmas in Bethlehem. He nodded to Ben and Marie and exclaimed, Im sorry, Hoss. immediate rush of emotion, as he spied the layers of his life that lay inside latter reason and moved on to her own room. The glow on the expectant mothers face could only be "And how was the day for you, Adam?" 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