They were a family, always there for each other. Almost done, Joe. Doc Martin tried to comfort Joe. He drew Joe closer to his chest and allowed a few tears to roll down his cheek. Easy Joe., At a snails pace, Joe turned his head, showing his joyless face to his brother. He continued as he and Hoss carefully pulled Joes wet pants off while Ben was ready with a clean pair. Shhhhh. What if hed died? There was a long pause. Hoss and Ben frowned as they glanced at each other then back at Adam who was now focused on Joe. Father and son kept a vigil until Little Joe finally settled. Youre in good hands. A-AdamHurtsHelp me! He cried as he slightly began to thrash around in the bed. Not completely, for who really does after such a tragedy. Adam never took much notice when he was with Hoss because Hoss never got lost. Adam said he will drive. He glanced over at Joe, waiting for an response. Here with us. TV Shows Bonanza. He was finding understanding and forgiveness, the forgiveness he needed for himself, for the only way for him to eventually help Joe was to help himself first. Lorne Greene. Adam, is he okay?, Ad-am .hurts. He was so confused. His heart was pounding now, echoing through his head while tears escaped from his eyes. There we are. He finished. Adam?. How come he had dallied on the way home? My patience is running thin, so I suggest you tell me whether or not Marie DeMarigny is your mother, and where she is! Why Joe, and why Marie? Adam briefly pinched his eyes closed as a full plate of emotions were building within him. Joe, wait.Adam reached in the back of the buggy and handed him a large bouquet of wildflowers. Come on. In possession of other traits that could work to his advantage or against him, Little Joe Cartwright could have been the greatest outlaw in the west. David, already armed and prepared, met him midway as the sharp knife ripped into and across Little Joes right side sending him crashing to the floor in agony on top of his fathers now broken decanter. Suddenly Joe began to cry out in pain as Doc Martin was applying pressure on his right side while Charlie was tending to the left shoulder and, taking care not to cause more harm to his back. Can you, My ma-ma. Joe was struggling to speak as he looked at his brother. Oh poor joe , and adam , in fact all of them ! First of all, poor Hop Sing had a family emergency while Pa and Hoss had gone to Carson City on business. He wasnt alone, but without one of us there Natures own silence encircled Joe and he allowed his mind to drift into dark places. Replaying yesterdays events in his mind, Little Joe clutched the ax tightly in his hands and slammed it into the wood. Yes, Im here, little brother Adam took a damp towel and gently wiped some of the blood from his brothers damaged face. The only difference was where thered been blood, there were now bandages, and bruises were beginning to appear. She died years ago. With a gloomy look, he stared at Joe as he tried to explain to him the reality of his mothers whereabouts. the blood that had surrounded her head while she lie on the ground, so still. 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. 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. This should have been a red flag for him to just to lay still. Yes sir, Hoss answered as the two men exited the room. I wanted to tell pa, but I couldntI just couldnt. His breathing was beginning to slow. I need you. Yes. Hoss wasnt that old and Ben was struggling himself, so Adam took it upon himself to care for his little brother. Firmly pressing his hands on the desk, he leaned over, facing his father. Im trying to hold on, Adam. Word about his interest had eventually reached Maries mother-in-law and shed arranged a meeting with David, freely supplying him every detail he needed to find her. You fool kid! Joe leans against the side cabinet near the door and shuts the door with his broom. Only use it if necessary, and keep those cool towels on him. Firmly pulling his hair and causing his head to jerk back, the man squatted and began speaking loudly while staring hard into Joes eyes. Joes head hurt. You caught the men who did this to your brother. Looks good. With Hosss help he re-bandaged the wound. His eyes freely welled up, however, he quickly wiped them before others noticed. It was evident that Adam was having difficulty concentrating. Its still playtime with that body. He laughed. The most beautiful dress for my beautiful wife.. Hoss and I will go get something to eat and change. A glance at the window had told him that the sun had changed position. A slight smirk ran across his face as he allowed his eyes to wander downward, spotting the mans holey boots. Heeding his warning, Ben turned to Adam and Hoss. A Increase font size. Joe?. Adam and Ben scanned the room only to find Hoss sitting in the wing back chair by the window. Then when I called Marie those awful names. Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as . Ad-am.hurtsIm.sor-ryAdam. His labored breathing was making it difficult for him to speak. He wanted revenge to whoever did this to Little Joe. It was an accident. He gently hugged Joe a little closer to him as he began to slightly rock. You better not die on me. The guy was huge, bigger than Hoss and as rugged looking as they come. fine. Understandably, the hardest hit from that tragedy had been Little Joe. Martin began . For this reason he became confused as to why Adams behavior had changed drastically over these last months. The mans claws tightened their grip. We need to keep a very close eye on that. Poor Joe gets beat up a lot. His concern now lie with possibility of open stitches with all the tossing and turning Joe had been doing. Your father didnt deserve her, and had no right taking her from us. Little Joe was fond of New Orleans, where his mother was born and lived for most of her life. You did what you had to, Ben repeated. Slow your breathing buddy., Okay, Hoss, hand me that bandage over there, please. The doc was quick with his work. You didnt deserve to have her as a mother. Ben, he was lucky that the wound to his abdomen wasnt too deep or it would have been worse. As he pulled the covers up to Joes chest the doc added, he lost a lot of blood, Ben.He turned his attention back to Joe. He was afraid of me., You have to give him time, son. This wasnt easy for Ben. Whats going on? Ben and Hoss simultaneously stared at each other. Hes too young, just a boy. Ben slowly opened his eyes again and gazed sadly upon his sons broken body. Mamas picture, Adam. Joe whispered. I.I froze. He couldnt hold it in anymore and a single tear slipped down his cheek. Oww. Its Adam.. He looked down at Joe. This story is part 3 of the "Child of the Heart" series. There was Little Joe not moving. Joe Francis. It wasnt until he forced some information out of Little Joe that he went into a fit of rage. Sheriff Coffee slowly stood up and began pacing the room. Adam, help me please! Hed been in awe of her attractive, soft complexion, beautiful dresses and her sweet voice as she told stories with such feeling and ease. Adam, Charlie told me you were there for Joe when he needed you, and then you did exactly what you had to do. Lets go get your mother. And then they were gone. His mother? What the hell are they talking about? Adam listen. Striving to lift himself up on his good elbow Joe found it difficult to focus. Joe, we have something for you. As his family surrounded him, Adam handed him a wrapped package. I am looking for a Ben Cartwright. The deep raspy voice demanded. Uh yeah, lets go. Joe breathed in a breath of fresh ai,r remembering what Hop Sing had said to him just a couple of weeks earlier, when hed struggled to approach his father at the desk, his mind taking him back to the far different struggle hed faced at the hands of the monsters in his nightmares. Quickly he took notice that they were both preoccupied with something that Dax was holding, almost cradling.. Run Joe. I cant just abandon him. He slowly drew up his legs. You dont deserve to look like her. The wounds on his back from the glass will heal fine as will the scratches on his chest. Yes sir! The three boys cheerfully shouted. Uh Charlie, Hank froze just as hed begun getting to his feet, pulling his hand away from Joes back to find it bloodied with a fresh cut. Hoss just witnessed one of those setbacks. I dont want a shirt or nightshirt on him just yet. Ben trusted the doc as he has been to his house many times. Ahhhh! Joe cried out as his now beaten body had all but given up. Ahhh!. Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. I cant talk to Pa cause wellhes pa. They both made eye contact and chuckled. Adam, hurts. With his good hand, Joe held his right side. I cant explain it, but it was obvious that Adam was somewhere else. Easy son. Ben rushed over. Water, Joe pleaded as he attempted to get up. Joesph., The three men in the room simultaneously glanced at each other with a puzzled look. Um, well Im his son. I want you to let me know how often and when these events occur. Summary: When Ben decides to marry again for the fourth time, things as they had always been suddenly start going haywire, especially for Little Joe. Little Joe and Hoss walked out and Ben put an arm around Little Joe's shoulders and said, "Little Joe, thank you for helping with Sparky. S-he died when I was five years old. With flared nostrils he answered, fighting back tears at the memory. Thanks doc.. Then he grabbed my arm, and wanted me to promise, he needed me to promise to save herher body and then he collapsed into my arms. He imitated the position in which hed held his baby brother. Son dont blame yourself. Please come home. She was still here. Youre safe and youre gonna be fine. So, for these reasons Joe just wanted to the Bucket of Blood and have a drink and catch up with some friends. Joe, that is when I realized I had gone too far. The trio wasted no time and sprang into action as Charlie took control. Great story, made me feel better about their fight in the first episode. Where? Joe took a sip of his own coffee. Ya gotta wake up, kid. he continued to try to rouse him. Come on you can do it. Cleaning up had been the last thing on Adams mind, and both Charlie and Hank were too focused on looking after both Joe and Adam to bother with the mess left behind. Stay with me. Why here? Lets get to work boys. He turned toward Adam. He wanted to tell his father but, it wasnt just fatherly advice he wanted. Ahhhh! Joe let out a weak cry as the weight of his body pushed the sharp shards further into his back. I love, son. He continued to try to cool the boy down. This had to stop and Joe knew it. You got nothing better to do but to play with that?, What chance are you gonna have to use an epee out here in the west?, Youre a Cartwright! Good night son. He paused walking up the steps. Adam was searching for words, help, even his own voice for what he just encountered, within his own househis little brotherit was too much for him. Davids putrid whiskey-laden breath was beginning to burn his eyes. He was cold, wet and clammy with sweat beading across his brow as his breathing was becoming labored. Joes position was making it challenging for the men to treat him. Shhh, Joe its okay, buddy. Adam gently placed his hands on Joe to try to calm him. Ben was promptly at Joes side. Mama, he whispered. Just a slight wind beginning to rustle some of the upper branches of the pines. When your mother died, I told you all about Marie and her stories, Remember? With a gentle hand David forced Dax to look at him, Remember how I told you she was going to be the one to read you the bedtime stories to make your nightmares go away? Joe was confused. Hurts. His breathing was becoming rapid. Why? It seems this kid is a bit confused and we have to help him., Joe glanced down at the shattered, broken pieces of glass that now surround him. Hours had passed and every minute still counted. Her Pa, John, the younger brother of Ben Cartwright, was . Blood oozed from her head, staining the dirt beneath her as she silently lay on the ground. I will need some hot water, more towels, blankets and lots of help. Doc Martin ordered as he placed his medical bag down next to Joe. Adam, stop! Ben had a pretty good idea of his oldest boys intentions, however, needed to confirm his suspicions. He slammed his hands down on the arms of the chair, stood up and walked over to the window, pushing the curtain back to he peer out. Have you seen them before? He was very careful with his tone as it was very clear that he now had two sons who needed his help. Hes my brother. What do ya got there son?. Dont make me laugh., Hi, Joe. Doc Martin jumped in. He was not one to run away from danger or problems, but this one was gnawing at him, confusing him. He held out his hands in front of him, slowly glanced down and became entranced with what he saw. You did this, you and that filthy father of yours! David screamed, whipping out a knife and jamming it into the back of Joes left shoulder. Adam?, Are you okay, son? He wasnt complaining to any particular person, he was just confusedand hurt, truth be told.He would never hurt Little Joe. Youre doing real good son, Ben told him. Why? Tug. Joe was barely able to slide his injured left arm across his body so he could examine his right side, where he now lay. You two heard what the sheriff said.. By the time Adam started pushing himself to to his feet, he was so stiff he could almost believe hed suddenly aged twenty years or more, however, it didnt matter how he felt. I miss her, Joe, just like you do, and I didnt want to disappoint her. Adam leaned forward and whispered into his brothers ear. You and that no good father of yours killed her!. I just didnt know what to do., Ben grabbed hold of his sons hand as he tried to console the young man, something he hadnt had to do in a very, very long time. Bubbly, Hoss came charging in the front door, rays of sunlight rushing in behind him. Hes real bad Adam, and if we dont stop this bleeding His voice cracked and cut off as he immediately turned his focus back toward Joe. Letting his eyes wander further he found a picture of his mother. Easy.. Adam help me please! Do you know what that means?, It means youre a man, fit to do a mans work. Joe? No money is being made from this work. Joe Cartwright shrunk below his normal height at the sound of his father's voice. It was a secluded place surrounded by the beautiful pines overlooking the lake. The last time I saw that expression on him was when Marie died. He gently placed his hand on Bens shoulder. He knew he hadnt hurt his little brother, hed been as gentle as he could be. Afraid you might do something foolish and get hurt. Joseph, whats wrong? his father asked seeing that same expression again. Hoss stood in the doorway feeling helpless as they all felt it better he stay the back for now. I should have known better, I should have trusted you. The system is programmed to remember your information for two years; though it does appear that major update(s) to this plugin will result in the need to reverify your age. Adam Hurts. Why doesnt he trust me? About 6,700 words, or maybe a little more. Joe, when she fell. We all know just how ugly things can get when a man with a bad temper drinks. My Ma-ma, Little Joe mumbled again and Adam knew that he was dreaming. Please, forgive me. It felt like bees were continually stinging his back where the pieces of glass from the decanter had dug into his flesh. It had been a beautiful summer day. Joe, mamas dead. That sounds good. Joe was a bit anxious to get out. Shhhhhits alright Joe. If you proceed you have agreed that you are willing to see such content. Take it easy son.. Learn how your comment data is processed. Who is she? A tall unshaven large man stood in the doorway. He rolled up his sleeves. Look at me when I am talking to you. Joe. Dont get up. Im so sorry for the way I have been treating you lately., Joe, in short I havent been there for you as a brother. He confessed. He glanced down at his hands and saw blood dripping from his fingertips. Doc, whats wrong with him? Ben asked. God please help my boy through this. He closed his eyes as he began to pray. How can I leave him? Joe, Im sorry. He placed another log and swung even harder than before. Im here for you buddy. Tears welled up in his eyes. Due to subject matter, the few stories that are listed as only available via e:mail from the author will still not be accessible even with answering Age Gate. You dont deserve to look like her. I have been no more mature than he. Im here Joe! Come on buddy. He took a deep breath and grabbed a towel. That means youve got part of the responsibility of running this ranch, same as Pa and Hoss and me.. It might even have been tears he was wiping. Marie darling he has your sweet smile and your beautiful eyes.. Hank I need you to go and get some water boiling. Hows our patient tonight? Doc Martin greeted the man. How dare I say that about Marie after all she did for us for me. Think JoeThink. He wanted to yell, but he was frozen with fear. Well, as comfortable as he could be. He and his son are from New Orleans. Th-ey. Ben remembered exactly when that picture had been taken for theyd had to wait. I am keeping my fingers crossed I posted it correctly and you enjoy it. Ill be alright, pa. You tend to Little Joe.. The Brandsters encourage everyone to leave a comment after reading a story; please do not include any spoilers or specific details from the story. It was very clear to Doc Martin just how out of it and in shock the man was. 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