Damn you, he shouted. Pleasantly intoxicated himself, Jason grinned with contentment. After that, Joshua will show you our books.. I hate the idea too, but, Oh, but it did, a gentle baritone voice intruded. A girl has to make a living. I did nae see it then. Thompson had already made up his mind. Where is he? Jason found he didnt much care how insulted the man felt. Josh and Ken stepped away but kept a cautious eye on the three men. Accept that someone cares about you?, Be part of a family, Aaron muttered. Until this moment, hed wrestled with the fact intellectually and accepted it. Its true., Pshaw! she waved with indifference. The need to give vent to his rage sent him storming across the room. But if Aaron was nothing else, he was a savvy businessman. I HAVEN'T HAD WINGS IN YEARS COME ON. And it was so long ago. Jeremy identified two more Bolt loggers as they were pulled free from the fight. Please imagine that Stempel's nephew is played by guest star young Paul Michael Glaser. Does this have anything to do with what we talked about last night?, Sighing, Jason tipped his chair back on two legs. He would just have to wait until the right opportunity presented itself. What a hardship it was. I know what you mean about an idea taking on a life of its own. Would they have loved him like I do? Its not unusual for two people to remember things differently. Jason said gently. In her presence hed found himself wantingno, he wouldnt delve back into those ludicrous childhood fantasies. Ill be along in a little while. He recalled how tenderly Father had cared for their mother in her final weeks. Hows Stempel?, Oh, hell be fine, Jason waved vaguely, his eyes focused on something only he could see. He told the truth in his journal, but he told Stempel he couldnt be his father. Abruptly Jeremy slammed his hand down on the log, making Candy jump. Oh, no. He met Jasons glance with a stony expression on his face but a burning in his eyes. Jason recovered first. But he is my family too. His arm cocked back to hurl this book of lies into the fire where it belonged. You Bolts think you own the world. It took no guesswork to figure out how Red and his cronies learned of Aarons ancestry. This woman meant nothing to him. He threw down his pen in disgust. All right, Bolt, but dont make it too late in the week.. Abruptly, he collapsed back, the hand still holding the diary covering his face. Hed stayed up much too late talking to Candy. Too early for those seeking dinner, the saloon was nearly empty. Ive got some more thinking to do. Its in every word she writes. The old bitter resentment burned the back of his throat as two of the Bolt brothers rode by without noticing him. Jason snagged Lottie as soon as the church service ended. Neither Joshua nor Jeremy has ever gotten along with Aaron. But I'm trying to get back into it, even if its just posting some of my older stories, although I'm about 1/2 through a newer story though the going is slow. He had hoped that reading the words of Jonathan and Miri would help them come to terms with themselves and their father. I cant believe you two. Lottie made a lot of sense. His pose looked relaxed but he was as far from relaxed as a man could be. Her name was Mirimanto., Duncan flushed and dropped his eyes. All up and down the street, heads cranked this way and that. But he didnt seek that thrill out the way Jason seemed to. But youve managed to build a working relationship with him. There was almost a plea in Jasons voice. It happened before your mother and father came to America together.. The determined expression made him appear to Aaron suddenly more adult, a man to be reckoned with. He also liked to spend those few hours of leisure he allowed himself engrossed in one of the many volumes of classic literature he kept in his study. I would give my life to keep from causing her shame. Familys important, Jason. My friendship has never been based on what someone else has done for me. She couldn't wait to find Elizabeth. Lottie did exactly what Jason would have done, if he could have found a place to set the damned pitcher. I am on a great adventure. What are you doing just standing there?, Putting his feet in motion again, he walked over to lean on the porch rail. Even if that includes a piece of your precious mountain?. The two had been alike as peas in a pod. He may take two blows for every one he landed, but these cowards would never see him on his knees. But you know that, dont you? If Jon had nae told yea, I dinna see it as my place to inform yea. So have you.. ", A reluctant smile curved Jasons lips. What makes you think you can walk down a white mans street, breed? A tall red-haired man Aaron vaguely recognized as a Bolt logger spat. She knows what a parent is. What could be more perfect than that. There might be a way to come close., I know your father kept a journal. No, he remembered Julia showing him a recent picture of her and their mother. And itll give me a chance to talk to Biddie. Jasons voice faded into silence. Dont worry, lad, the older man grinned. Let me read you some.. Tears streaked down her cheeks, but he could hear no hesitation or regret as she repeated her vows to him. Could they No, it was pretty plain. Before he caught his breath, instinct sent his fists seeking targets. This young womans voice demanded to be heard. Another episode of Here Come The Brides is on. Now he felt more like crawling back in bed and wishing the rest of the world would go away. Jason winced a little at her choice of names. Are we ready, gentlemen?. But hed never been able to cross the line. His journal said hed tried to apologize and accept you into the family., Leaning his weight on the window-sill, Stempel shook his head slowly. Aaron, calm down, Jason ordered, barely avoiding a flying elbow. Duncan, you knew? Jason had suspected, but he hadnt been sure. I think I will., Leaving the door open for proprietys sake, he followed her to the table. "Aunt Brooke, Uncle Lucas said to tell you he's not here", she spoke matter of factly. Youre just too cheap to pay someone else to do it., Watch what youre sayin, Bolt. Aaron raised the ax in a mock-threatening manner. Dodging, Josh retreated as quickly as his unsteady legs allowed. Not even another Bolt. Hed seen little of Uncle Duncan the last few days. And in a few more minutes shell be my wife. And of Miri. ", Jason felt like screaming his frustration but forced his volume down. Heyes and Curry make some new friends in Seattle. Hed worked up the nerve to do this and now it seemed like the whole town was conspiring against him. Jason built it, Stempel sneered. He had nothing personal against injuns in general or Stempel in particular, but any excuse for trouble was enough for him. His work has appeared in Okay Donkey, Milk Candy Review, Little Fiction, Bad Pony and elsewhere. Its tradition.. Seating herself again, Lottie took his hand in both of hers. All three Bolts were crammed into the tiny back room of the church and the wedding was only minutes away. A tug on his shoulder stopped him. No one here speaks my tongue or knows the rites of my people. He could feel the trembling even through his suit jacket. The clop of horses hooves caused him to slide off the path to the edge of the woods. All right, Lottie relented, not just on her demand that he take off his shirt. I did exactly as Joshua instructed me. Jeremy let his breath out. Chapter 6. Soon he was laughing so hard, tears filled his dark eyes. Perhaps it was more the date than the day which had sapped him of his energy. A mass of conflicting emotions flooded through Joshua. Salty tears flavored her lips as he claimed them for his own. In fact, theyd mostly avoided him. Wedding present.. Sit down and listen to me for a minute. He waited for Jason to settle himself. Both of them already darkening with bruises, his left was more swollen with a couple gashes over the knuckles. Jeremy?, The mill-owner lunged against Jasons grip. Unsure what he wanted or needed, he held himself apart from the others. The pot callin the kettle black, Bolt?, Jason gave a rueful grin and shrug. That was the only answer of which he was sure. Read lalalala *plays here come the brides* from the story || Stuff Book by -raindropstorys- ( ) with 27 reads. Should I have left him with the Bolt clan? Will anyone die? What a wonderful story! I witnessed what happened at the party tonight. Thank you for not being offended. Oh, Jeremy, why would you want to do that?, And I was thinking of what itll be like to see that pretty face every morning for the rest of my life., Raising her head, she looked directly into his eyes. When we reach land, Jon thinks it good if we stay until the babe is born. Josh managed a wan smile. I only have to put my hand on the stove once to discover that itll burn. Aaron whirled on Joshua. All the brothers agreed and gulped their drinks. What a man became wasnt just determined by the blood in his veins, but by his experiences and the way he was raised. Thats not true, Joshua., What about with Sheriff Wade? Very bright and pretty, but Indian. Lied to us? What is up with you today, Jason? Joshua slapped his shoulder good-naturedly, though concern showed. Ive neverI dont know how! Stempel exploded. He gave a reluctant snort of laughter. S1, Ep13 8 Jan. 1969 The Log Jam 6.9 (32) Rate It seems Mr. Bolt here sent a series of telegrams to my office. The trees are up on the mountain. There were times he couldnt believe his good luck. Im up.. I can tell by the doctors face and feel it within myself. What would ownership of a piece of the mountain buy him that he didnt already have? Duncan held up his hand for quiet. Or if he did, he didnt chose to comment on it. Jon says he should have his own name, a strong name. This story first debuted in the zine 'Dreams to Last the Years' from the show 'Here Come The Brides'. Theyd truly bested him this time. Help had arrived. Aye, she was. Collapse ): link: post comment Why calm him down?, You dont think what Thompson did tonight to Aaron was right, do you?. Could Jason have planned all this? Please, everyone. You want me to learn about your father, then you should learn about my mother. His blue uniform and insignia identified him as a colonel in the US Army. Ive never liked him, he stated baldly. Would it be better to let it rest with their father? You knew that my father was your father. Aaron had fought it tooth and nail but somehow in the years theyd known each other theyd become friends. Makes your blood curdle to have to claim me as family, doesnt it?, Its not true, Joshua denied hotly. Shes very upset, you know., Jeremy echoed the sigh. What the hell?, Peering over Aarons shoulder, Josh looked just as confused. Hed dreamed that one day his real father would appear on the doorstep to whisk him away to a better life. The one thing Joshua needed so desperately to reject. We sat on the linoleum floor, sipped metal-flavored juice from wax cups and listened to Miss Clark tell Lyle the Crocodile stories. But Im afraid this mill doesnt meet with our expectations.. Morning, Jason pasted his biggest, most insincere grin on his face. Jeremy and Candy drifted closer, but Joshua remained leaning against the wall as if he watched a particularly interesting play. What?, Thats what its always been about, hasnt it? Jason leaned in closer. Other men needed the assistance of family. So you got mad., Stempel slammed his hand against the window frame. His room in total disarray, he at last slumped down on his bed, physically if not emotionally, exhausted. Oh, Lottie - she had a special place in his heart, although he didnt think hed ever find it in himself to tell her so. Just different than we were aware of before. Chapter 4: Here Comes The Bride. You dont really feel like that, do you, Josh? Brow wrinkled in concern, Jeremy reached out for his brother. Your father denied I even existed.. Relax. Why dont we go over to my place? Why?, Jason sighed deeply, wanting to reach out but knowing Aaron would accept no comfort from him. Oh, yes, indeedy, Biddie gushed. To his surprise, it was Stempel who broke first, his gaze straying out the window. I think you boy for you are strong and active inside of me. So Aaron couldnt even have been two when his mother died., Duncans head jerked up. After a long sleepless night, Jason stormed into Aaron Stempels office without knocking. We dont need their damned jobs. The great Jason Bolt. Hed proved that over and over again. Cmon in.. Will it do more harm to Seattle's residents? Would he never be free of that man? All morning long, hed endured Thompsons digs. Many years ago, goaded by a few too many drinks and an incautious remark or two, theyd had a chopping contest. Joshs analytical mind couldnt quite comprehend it. Very late the second night, Joshua picked up the diary of Miri. Finally his trembling legs and overworked lungs forced him to a halt. Is that all our mountain means to you? Jason: Robert Brown. His brothers had noticed his distraction, but he couldnt explain, at least not yet. Four firm knocks reverberated at his door. Not now. Joshua? Jon says I should write a diary. She truly did love your father and wanted what was best for him., We offered to raise the bairn as a proper Bolt. Turns your stomach, doesnt it?. The last thing they could afford was to put on another show for Thompson like they had yesterday in Aarons office. Because Im the one who just found out., Im sorry, Aaron. Jason shuffled his feet and twisted the books in his hands. When they got to the street he realized Aaron wasnt immediately behind them. He wanted it exactly the way it was., Thats not true. Jason pushed his fathers journals across the table. A fire grew in his eyes but it was a muted fire. Closing his eyes, Jason shook his head slowly. You know, therere plenty of men around here you could hire to do that. Aaron rested his chin on the forearms crossed over the back of his chair. A third fork was open to him now. Oh, God, why did it have to be him? Hed never told anyone because theyd never asked. 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. He hadnt needed the Bolt name or any Bolt help. Hunkered against a tree in the far corner of camp, Joshua attacked his ax with the sharpening stone. Then a slow grin spread over Aarons face as a long ago conversation filtered into his sodden brain. I guess that about says it all., What are you going to do? she questioned after a long moment of trying to absorb what hed told her. That is, if I give him a few minutes to calm down before I go over there., Thank you, Lottie, Jason leaned over and kissed her on the forehead. Young boys, wary of the white man in their midst. You dont have to go, Uncle, Jason protested. He lives here in Seattle., Who, Jeremy? she gasped. But I know Jason. Tell me every single thing you remember about her. The unwavering love Joshua had taken for granted seemed to have been entirely missing from Stempels childhood. Ive faced far worse than you. In kindergarten, Faith and I sat next to each other during storytelling time. He never said he loved me. Hope it finds some interested readers here. I wasnt then and Im not now! I dont know anybody who deserves it more., Against violence in general, this time Jeremy couldnt help but agree. Stempel, Candy nodded her head in wary greeting. Lottie broke the silence first. Two taps on the door and Reverend Adams poked his head inside. Fine, fine, just the men I wanted to talk to. Now he understood some of why his older brother was pushing this reconciliation. Emily only has eyes for Alison but creates some secrets along the way making the relationship a little complicated. But they hadnt known and now they had few things they could say, this was my fathers. It just couldnt be. I suggest you reconsider, gentlemen! Thompson stammered. Tilting his head, Aaron acknowledged Thompson with a nod that more closely resembled a challenge to a duel than a greeting. Alone, hed made his mill a success. So this journal will have to serve as my confessor. The flush turned to one of embarrassment. Our father, Laird of Kilmarron, had decreed Jonathan would marry the Laird of Montgomerys daughter and so it would be. Fumbling with the pile of clothes on the floor, he pulled out pieces hoping he got them in the proper order. There were times when Jason seemed to understand what drove him better than he did himself. He hoped the contents of the decanter of brandy in front of Aaron and Lotties nonjudgmental presence would help Aaron open up. A female scream wrenched everyone to their feet. He toppled his desk on its ear. I wanted toI dont know. Im not a monster, Jason. If I could find a way to avoid it, I wouldnt come within a hundred yards of a Bolt. Finally, Aaron agrees and tells his daughter the story of his life that no one knew before; filling in the details that everyone wondered, and few speculated about. The show ran from 1968 to 1970 and starred Robert Brown, David Soul, and Bobby Sherman as the respective brothers. Lottie tugged on Jasons sleeve. Well, he would know today. I cant. All you had on were shreds and let me tell you, they didnt hide anything. I havent been in the exact situation youre talking about, but Ive been close enough that I wouldnt wish it on anyone else., Of all the people in Seattle, Jason understood the situation to which Lottie referred. Leaning back on the porch rail, Jeremy pulled Candy close to him. Nothing they said would make any difference. What will happen to him? Please, Candy, look at me. Quite learned, his own mother read classic tales to them every night until she became too sick. "A whiskey, double, straight up," he ordered. He knew bird-dogging Aaron all night would only stoke the mans ire, but he couldnt dismiss the feeling that Aarons fuse was burning and the explosion would happen tonight. 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. Hed hated seeing the disappointment on Jasons face. I dont believe it, he spit in the older mans face. Jason can be pretty stubborn too., While youve never been stubborn about anything., He pretended to consider the question. Thompsons eyes widened, then his lip curl back in an unconscious snarl as the insult sunk in. When he got to Thompson, his eyes hardened. The good humor faded from the generals face. He was proud of you and he would have shown it if you would have let him.. Im the living, breathing proof., Josh lunged to his feet, forcing Aaron to lean away. Hed let no one else in his house right now, and they had to know it. Well, Mr. Bolt, your logging operation appears to be more than adequate to supply the governments needs at this time.. Ive waited too longweve waited too long already. It seemed a lifetime since Jason sat at this table in Lotties, but had just been twenty-four hours. Getting into a fight with him would accomplish nothing. Will you be a girl who will steal her fathers heart with her smile? Mr. Jason began to flip through the rest of the book, picking out passages about events he remembered the most. This is a wedding reception for Jeremy and Candy. The concept of Aaron being a Bolt brother is still a concept too difficult for me to accept. Youre cool its about not knowing, Joan Blondell says. But Aaron would be fair game, all the more enjoyable because of his "porcupine" personality and intelligent stratagems. Were just supporting a member of the family. Abigail wanted no one to think the little half-breed boy could possibly be her own flesh and blood. But this isnt over between us., I know that, Aaron. Jason took a step back, allowing Aaron some breathing room. Oh, thered been lots of times hed badly wanted to plant his fist in the middle of the mans smirking grin. Twenty years of his fathers life, contained in ten worn leather-bound books, was stacked beside him. Dont put words in my mouth. He turned away, taking a deep breath to gather control. 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