Too good, sometimes. Thankful she asked no questions, Jeremy steered them away from town. Leaning back against the wall of his house, Aaron drew hard on his expensive cigar. What are you men doing? he bellowed. She clamped a hand over Biddies mouth. You know, in spite of everything, Ive always respected Aaron Stempel. 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. Beside him, Candy dropped into a curtsey. The things that happen and the things that dont. Aaron wanted to shriek. Aaron, thats enough. They both sat staring into their coffee. How would he have faced the impossible choices his father had faced? I want to do whatever I can to help. And if you add Aaron Stempel to the family, Ill be just one more step down the ladder, wont I?. The two men were close to the same age and size. Bolt! Well, let me take a look anyway. Then with a sharp nod to himself, he strode across the room into his bedroom. Giving Aaron a hard shove, Josh stalked across to his room. Releasing his hold, he allowed Thompson to sag back against the wall. Aaron just looked so damned awkward compared to the loggers Jason spent his days with, though Jason knew from experience Aaron wasnt as inefficient with an ax as he first appeared. Its up to us to make amends., Josh shook off the hand. Trust you, Jason, to take something that could be answered in one sentence and turn it into a speech. With a chuckle, Lottie got up to refill their cups. Whatever direction he was going to take, he had to take the first step today. All right. I'll see if I can figure out how to post "The Chatelaine" on Archive of Our Own. That Im half-Indian? But I think its gone too far for that, Aaron. Jon is so happy. How do I know what to believe? He hated the hint of pleading he heard in his own voice. And he still wasnt sure which fork he should take down this road. She seemed to be satisfied with what she saw there. Bobby Sherman was part of the cast of "Here Come the Brides," a TV show which aired from 1968 - 1970. Why are you taking his side?. It was more than the contract that Thompson might offered that pushed him forward. I know what you mean about an idea taking on a life of its own. I guess that doesnt count. Well, Mr. Bolt, your logging operation appears to be more than adequate to supply the governments needs at this time.. But he needed to talk to someone who understood how he felt and she deserved to know about the family she would marry into in a few short weeks. Then why did it still gnaw at his belly when he saw them together? Evening, Aaron, he shouted as he approached the man. Yes! Against his will, Josh felt some kinship to this unmet woman. I think you need to calm down a touch.. The people she came from was a convenient excuse. I wonder if he even thought of me at all. I have been on my feet all day and I fear the old bones are nae what they used to be., Oh, by all means, make yourself comfortable., Settling himself in the chair, Duncan leaned forward. Please consider turning it on! Was he simply what his experiences had made of him? And he caught you with a trick, didnt he? Jasons gaze trapped him, seeing far more than Josh wanted him to see. Not jealousy or vengeance, but trying to prove you were as good as us?. Well meet sometime this week to talk about how were going to make the presentation., Aaron waved back. Thompson opened his mouth to reply just as Aaron walked into the saloon. Hes dead. With a sweeping arm, he cleared a wall shelf, sending its contents flying. +. The grin grew until it became a chuckle and the chuckle became full voiced laughter. 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. Crude? Aaron snarled. For a moment, Jason thought Aaron was going to launch himself over the desk at him. Days hed thought hed go insane from boredom. So, Aaron, arent you going to congratulate the bride and groom?, Wellyes Aaron stumbled. More of the strife theyd lived through for years? How? Jason choked into the stunned silence. But I am my mothers son and I can not truly regret than her last days were free of the distress your existence would have caused her., Why did he have to make that choice? Aaron appealed, hands spread wide. Ill see, all right, Aaron grimaced, but with a tiny twinkle in his eyes. Sleep had been a long time coming the previous night, even with the help of a healthy draught of brandy. The rest of the crowd shuffled in the background uncertainly, not knowing what to make of the hostilities. Each of them took a long swallow of the fruity punch which had been laced with some of Lotties finest whiskey. That the man had even had a life before Seattle never crossed Joshs mind. Now I feel like the whole worlds been turned upside down., Aaron collapsed back into his chair. Blank confusion filled Aarons eyes as he peered into the small box. She could nae have been much older than eighteen, but she had the strength and pride of a real lady., More! A breathtaking gift, one hed never expected from Aaron. Do nae misunderstand. Is it true, Aaron? Lottie asked in a hushed voice as she bathed the blood from his hand. Werent you? Staring straight ahead, Josh was glad he didnt have to look into his brothers blue eyes, which reminded him entirely too much of his fathers. I thought I knew my father. Could Jason have planned all this? Hed have to do the rescuing himself. Wherere Josh and Jeremy? he asked as he lifted the lid from the pot simmering on the stove. Lottie tugged on Jasons sleeve. Dont know if we impressed the colonel, though. Gods, you cant even say the word. Aaron laughed caustically. But when Aaron Stempel finds out, his next obvious move is to make her leave town so he can win Bridal Veil Mountain. Your father wanted to break the contract with your mother and marry this girl. Uncle Duncan suggested I read some of his journals.. He would just have to wait until the right opportunity presented itself. Our clans were quite close and our father and hers decided they would be a good match. Its her diary., Josh made to push the diary away, though he desperately didnt want to touch it. Lottie made a lot of sense. Shucked down to his long-underwear bottoms, Jason stretched out on his bed. Aaron was finally starting to open up and Joshuas presence could cause him to roll back up in his protective ball. I think hes looking forward to holding another little brother in thrall with his tall tales. Could he risk being stabbed where it would hurt the most to gain what hed wanted most of his life? His grip loosened and he took a half-step back. But most of all, I see Miri in his every feature. 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. My mother was Dwamish., That wasnt mentioned in any of the reports.. Stempel, he was so mad tonight. Shes so beautiful. Unexpectedly, he wondered if a lot of Aarons determination to win Bridal Veil had come from the knowledge hed kept concealed. Hed hoped Jason would volunteer the information he needed, but it looked like his brother was going to force him to ask. All that anger can be a very heavy burden. Duncan pulled himself upright. If the battle had been one on one, Jeremy would have waited for help. I thought they were gonna start throwing punches., Oh my, she breathed. Jason heard a muffled squeak of laughter behind him. And in a few more minutes shell be my wife. Frantically, Jason searched for the source of the screams. Ive got something I want to talk to you two about. He tried to summon up the anger that had helped protect him from Jasons persuasion in the past but he hadnt the energy. But mixed in the relief is bitter disappointment. Lottie grasped Aarons clenched fist with both of her hands. I know you never meant for this to happen, but some of the responsibility falls on Bolt shoulders.. I enjoyed this story and the new family dynamic from start to finish. Lets go for a walk.. Affronted, he dropped her hand. Jason straightened abruptly. Having seemingly regained his composure, Aaron engaged Ben in a casual conversation. All of it? Jeremy held his breath as he waited for the answer. But what do you care, Red?, It burns me. She saw Mark by the admit desk. I cant imagine the courage it took for you to approach him. Especially for a man like Aaron, he added mentally. Hardly a bairn., Aye, but still young to take on the responsibilities of a family.. Sounds like it to me. The memory of the incident still stung. Josh considered, then nodded slowly. Did Jonathan Bolt know that one day he would be reading this journal? Why wont he let me!?. Jason gaped, his mouth moving but no sound coming out. You bucking for a raise or something? Pouring himself a cup, he frowned at the visible ripples in what should have been the smooth surface of the liquid. And I knew he wouldnt let me down., How can you say that? I did nae see it then. But I do know I want to keep our family together.. So glad to see you writing again! Abruptly Candy stumbled around the corner. Oh, Mr. Stempel, Ive been meaning to talk to you all night., Aaron bowed his head politely. For ten years Ive fought those sneaking Indians, now you expect me to deal with one as if hes white?, Fought Indians, my Aunt Mabel, Lottie muttered. Maybe even a wife. Everything counts. What the hell! He whirled on his assailant. The one thing Joshua needed so desperately to reject. Ive had enough of the Bolt brothers for one day.. My lord, shes my wife now!! Close all of the Bolts out of your life once and for all. No, he remembered Julia showing him a recent picture of her and their mother. What makes you think Im worried?, Perhaps worried is nae the correct word? Duncan assessed him with a shrewd eye. And Aaron had a big decision to make before he appeared at the wedding. He remembered days on the voyage around the Horn back from New Bedford that had seemed endless. But not enough to tell me to my face, Aaron sneered. What the hells this, Bolt?, Jason didnt think he could find the words to explain the revelation hed discovered in his fathers journal. Aaron erupted from his chair. Bolts opinion meant nothing. I guess I can understand why he didnt say anything then. Miri loved Father very much. Discovering Aarons secret at this particular time was looking less and less coincidental. Here was the father whod wanted nothing to do with you suddenly wanting to know everything about you. Without drinking he pressed the cool glass against his brow. I should have known hed tell everyone he knew as soon he found out. True courage was facing what you feared and persevering in spite of it. And he was not a man who took being thwarted well.. The confession of what theyd done had been one of the most awful moments of Jeremys life. I thought you were Looking into his eyes, her giggles faded. None of this is going to change that. He made a pushing gesture. In her presence hed found himself wantingno, he wouldnt delve back into those ludicrous childhood fantasies. Oh, but you werent conscious then so you wouldnt remember. Im just not hungry., Josh knew that making sure his belly was full wasnt what had brought Jeremy to his lonely tree. Well, why dont we get going then? But Duncan just might be the perfect sounding board. Good night, nephew.. terik - officiator +. I have not slept well myself, Duncan admitted in a murmur, swiping at the moisture in his eyes. And his family in Scotland compounded the error. Jason laid a hand on both of his brothers shoulders. Work Search: Hell, he was in serious trouble even if they didnt get behind him. She kept her head down as she walked up the aisle on Jasons arm. I am dying. And we found out that Mr. Stempel has the same father as the Bolts.. He lied! Anyone but him., White teeth showed in a feral grin. Joshs analytical mind couldnt quite comprehend it. Unable to sleep because of a nightmare, Amie Stempel begs her father for a story.but not just any story; Amie wants to know about her daddy as a little boy and as he grew up. Not because of what he could gain or what he stood to lose? How could a man like that have a drop of Bolt blood in his veins? If he could stay on his feet he could possibly inflict enough damage to make the men tire of their game. Do you believe its true now? Turning his back, Jeremy warmed his hands over the small stove. I never seen you work this hard., Rinsing his dry mouth with the first dipper of water, Red spat it on the ground. Half-breed! He knew it would make no difference but he was still compelled to defend his lifes work. Just dont make it hard for him change his mind. You didnt., I did. Jason plucked the gift from the giggling millowners hand, displaying the pine cone which had been painstakingly painted gold. Oh, Jason had stopped by, but they had passed the evening with a companionable game of cribbage without a mention being made of family. Get help! Jeremy yelled at Candy as he plunged into the melee, hardly taking note of the combatants. He is so young, yet he knows something is terribly wrong. George Stempel guessed I was three but he didnt really know., Brow furrowed, Duncan stroked his beard thoughtfully. What if Aaron didnt understand? If only Maddie werent so sick, I would accept the consequences of my past mistakes and find a way to bring the boy into my family. Should I have told them?, It is too late to ask that question, is it nae, lad? Duncan laughed humorlessly. Somehow it just seemed toopersonal. In the corner, Joshua admired all the pretty girls with Corky and Canada. Aaron had made him work hard to get that win. I didnt want to believe it either.. Lottie didnt look at all surprised when he pulled her aside. Not him. Well, he Jason stumbled, trying to find words to defend the indefensible. There are a lot of changes that take place for the Bolt/Stempel family, will they be able to handle them? But what about me? He threw down his pen in disgust. Two long strides took him inside the office. Kerry Weaver walked into the ER with a huge smile on her face. Hes as scared as you are right now. Though he doesnt have Jasons glib tongue, he more than held his own. Jason scowled, torn by loyalty and love for his mother and indignation for that unknown girl whod borne his fathers child then met rejection based on the color of her skin. He didnt want to know what the woman had to say. Jason took a half step after him as he stalked off, then halted. Might I have a word with you, Mr. Stempel? Duncan Bolt clutched the porch rail. A spontaneous cheer rose from the loggers in the congregation. So he made this himself. Im your brother too. Joshs grin didnt diminish an iota. No, you dont. I wanted to send out this "New and improved" version. Pleasantly intoxicated himself, Jason grinned with contentment. You would have been eaten alive., Josh blinked at the ferocity and pain radiating from Stempel. There was no arguing with that. Sensing the developing drama, the chatter of the crowd behind Jason quieted and dancers lost their rhythm. All of us blinded ourselves with our adherence to tradition. Half brother to the Bolts? How did you find out?, He rubbed wearily at his brow. Thompson, Jason said the name with enough venom to surprise Aaron. Before he could escape the hold, Shorty pinned his other arm to the wall. She couldn't wait to find Elizabeth. But will Candy's mother's letter change . Insulting his mother because she was Indian boiled Jeremys blood. No sense wasting the morning., Thats right, Bolt. Thompson walked around his table. He just wanted this to be over so he could go off and lick his wounds. You and Candy. Why?, Jason sighed deeply, wanting to reach out but knowing Aaron would accept no comfort from him. Then he closed the book almost gently and turned his chair away from Jason. But he is my family too. One long leg stretched out in front of him, he looped his arm around the other upraised knee. So you say. My friendship has never been based on what someone else has done for me. Without warning, a rough shove sent him crashing into the side of Bens store. Shocked eyes appealed to Jason to deny the earth-shaking revelation. Read lalalala *plays here come the brides* from the story || Stuff Book by -raindropstorys- ( ) with 27 reads. But I think wed do better by rescuing the colonel. He indicated the guest of honor with a jerk of his head. Even with his white-knuckled grip, he could still see his confusion reflected in his hands appalling tremor. I should have let Aaron punch him. You get too close and cant see the forest for the trees.. If he were a more violent man, he would have smacked the man cross-eyed. Well, Mrs. Bolt, shall we make our way to our reception?, Yes, Mr. Bolt, I think thats exactly what we should do.. By all appearances, Thompson was enjoying the attention. Every minute he was in the house, it beckoned to him. 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