Joshua opened to the first page of the diary. Now you tell me, which man earned the title of father?, Jason leaned his chin into his hands, not able to think of a single word to refute Aarons argument. Do you know what today is? he asked softly. He stands outside announcing to every person who walks by that he has a new son. Wedding present.. I should have known hed tell everyone he knew as soon he found out. He still had no idea what he should do. We wont want you two to not find the place and wandering off somewhere alone.. Our father would never have done a thing like that., Aaron took a step closer, towering over the seated Josh. Will the revelations from an old journal tear the town of Seattle apart? Jeremy and Candy whirled with the other dancing couple on the converted dance floor. Holding out his arm, Jason invited Joshua into the family circle. The father hed known would never consider such a thing. Discovering Aarons secret at this particular time was looking less and less coincidental. Just as he exited, he spotted Candy daintily making her way across the street, Lottie and Biddie holding up her skirts to keep them out of the mud. trampset 835 Followers Follow More from Medium Mark Schaefer 20 Entertaining Uses of ChatGPT You Never Knew Were Possible Youre fired. Oh, no, Jeremy groaned. Alice Shields came to Seattle with the other brides to get away from her monstrous step-father, hoping to leave her past behind. What the hell! He whirled on his assailant. No wonder Father rejected him., Josh, Jeremy turned the full force of his sincerity on Josh. Who was he to make such a judgment? Jeremys entire awareness centered on Candy when she entered the church. I shared "Family Duty" with other HCTB "girls in the dormitory." Beautiful morning Turning, Stempel stalked up the church steps. Dont know if we impressed the colonel, though. Sure you would have, Aaron sneered at the page. But I think wed do better by rescuing the colonel. He indicated the guest of honor with a jerk of his head. Would Jason still love me in that openhearted way of his if he knew the truth? Im just as confused as you are. Were on opposite The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour? So glad to see you writing again! When we reach land, Jon thinks it good if we stay until the babe is born. For two days, he fought the battle within himself. You three. He had to find his own way, so nae long after the betrothal, he left for America. Please, sweetheart.. However, now was not the time to ruffle feathers but to soothe them. Hope you enjoy it. Our strong, beautiful son. Work Text: The water lapped gently against the ship as it pulled to the dock. It was tragic what happened to them and to you. He added another swallow to help it along, ignoring the tang of blood in his mouth. Just different than we were aware of before. Make sure hes not hurt b-b-bad. Just pride, Aaron guessed. I confess that when I scanned the first chapter of "Family Duty," I moaned, "Oh, no! I was only eight but I remember how sick Momma was in those last few months, how frail. Escorting Thompson out, Jason carefully kept his body between the two antagonists. She walked over to him. Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (11), Aaron Stempel/Original Female Character(s) (7), Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Aaron Stempel/Original Female Character(s), Here Come The Brides; Bolt/Stempel series, Here Come The Brides; Worth The Wait, Story 4, Here Come the Brides; Hidden Agenda; Story 2, Here Come The Brides; The Bolt That Holds Them Together, Story 1, Sarek and Amanda Archive Maintainer (Selek). And I was missing him. Aaron, Im not gonna fight with you. Ignoring the snort that got him, he laid his fathers journals gently on the table. Damn you, he shouted. Im the living, breathing proof., Josh lunged to his feet, forcing Aaron to lean away. My mother was Dwamish., That wasnt mentioned in any of the reports.. It would be my guess that Duncan, Joshua and Jeremy Bolt are also somewhere in this crowd of fine-looking revelers., Yes, they are. Jason turned to wave his uncle and brothers closer. Why rake it all up now? He leaned back onto a rock to catch his breath, taking in his surroundings for the first time. Admiring the smile hed cause, he leaned in to steal a kiss. There was more pain and anger beneath Aarons statement than that. Aaron countered as best he could with the extensive knowledge hed worked years to obtain. However, he decides to take a different advantage of the situation. I dont think you want him to do either., Cupping his chin, he leaned his elbow onto the table. A more beautiful sight Ill never see. This is my second quiz about the TV show, "Here Come The Brides", that aired from 1968-70. I never knew you felt like that., What could you have done? Slow and gentle, he repeated skeptically. God, I feel guilty for being born. So am I. Give him time. And what of my son? 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. I said I wouldnt. Oh, God, he whispered, rubbing an agitated hand across his jaw. Open hand, Jason muttered almost inaudibly. They planned on giving him a beating. We decided to call him Jeremy. That was the only answer of which he was sure. Blank confusion filled Aarons eyes as he peered into the small box. Finally his trembling legs and overworked lungs forced him to a halt. You dont usually work on Sunday. Jason eased into the office. Bluer than lumberjacks. Just what he needed, a layer of guilt added to the already complex swirl of emotions inside him. Jeremy couldnt suppress his chuckle. A young, scared girl, in a strange land far from her own people, surrounding by her lovers family who found her inferior and unacceptable. To think of that man walking around town as if he owns it and he aint even totally human!, Ive heard some rumors, Red, George smirked. Not even another Bolt. The rest of the crowd shuffled in the background uncertainly, not knowing what to make of the hostilities. They broke up reluctantly, trailing off in small groups, the buzz of rumor already starting. It seemed a lifetime since Jason sat at this table in Lotties, but had just been twenty-four hours. But if Aaron was nothing else, he was a savvy businessman. Prejudice of the kind the man had displayed couldnt be coddled, even if it did mean the loss of a huge contract. Look out everyone here come the brides! He didnt know if he could explain. Jason?, Please, Lottie, I cant explain. Scattered around the room were a half-dozen loggers and mill-workers. Bruises, thats all., Now let me see your hands. She rolled her eyes at his scowl. But not enough to tell me to my face, Aaron sneered. Jeremy, what are you really here for?, Jeremy settled on the ground beside him. Oh, no. Aaron gave a short, sad laugh. After a long sleepless night, Jason stormed into Aaron Stempels office without knocking. He didnt need to be Jonathan Bolts son or Jason Bolts brother. Somehow it just seemed toopersonal. Oh, I do love his eyes. Biddie has him surrounded.. , Certainly. Carefully relieving her of the pitcher, he refilled the giant punchbowl. What the hells this, Bolt?, Jason didnt think he could find the words to explain the revelation hed discovered in his fathers journal. After Irv died, it was hard to get into HCTB, especially since he'd always enjoyed the fandom as much as me. Were looking into each others eyes. I had no idea Stempel helped us out after Fathers death. My heart screamed at that cold, mocking smile. Surrounded by hideous clutter because my own sister thinks she needs to civilize me. But a family it would be, Jason would make sure of it. I didnt mean to upset you, Lottie., Wiping her eyes, she gave his hand a smart slap. I suppose I know as much of the story as anyone. But if there was punching to do, hed do it himself; he had no need to call in a bunch of coyotes. Ive faced far worse than you. A sudden illness and advice from a friend makes Jason Bolt rethink his friendship with sawmill owner, Aaron Stempel. One thing that no one had ever questioned was his courage. Astonishingly a few days later, Wainwright appeared at the Bolt cabin, money in hand and cursing Aaron Stempel. She has a bit of an infatuation with him, you know. If that had been Bolts plan, hed won. I dont think I can take much more of this. Lottie had always tried to stay neutral in the squabbles between him and the Bolt brothers. You and the Bolts are footing the bill for this little shindig.. A tall, well-built man stood outside the open door. Stempel could take up the whole morning showing me hisestablishment.. But you told him about your mother, Jason guessed. Will the revelations from an old journal tear the town of Seattle apart? But hed never been able to cross the line. I never seen you work this hard., Rinsing his dry mouth with the first dipper of water, Red spat it on the ground. In her presence hed found himself wantingno, he wouldnt delve back into those ludicrous childhood fantasies. And with Redmond Bass. My mothers diary, Aaron explained in a strained voice. It didnt work. This town seems to have a perpetual party going on. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Jonathan loved the girl. However, aside from finding himself, Josh also believes he's found 'the one'. He got a polite nod of greeting from Jeremy but Joshua refused to even look at him. What a man became wasnt just determined by the blood in his veins, but by his experiences and the way he was raised. The grin grew until it became a chuckle and the chuckle became full voiced laughter. As much as Jason didnt want it to be true, Aaron was their brother. What dont you know how to do, Aaron? Together they remembered when theyd salted Candys grandfathers mine to help fulfill what they thought were a dying mans dreams. What has he ever done for us that would make you care about him? He had never understood the strange game his brother and the millowner played. Can you let me know when you post it? Its not true! He covered his ears with trembling hands. Showing your crude origins? Thompson tried to sound confident, but he couldnt hide the fear in his eyes. Two long strides took him inside the office. This is for you. Wheres Josh?, He was already gone when I got up this morning., Grimacing, Jeremy met Jasons sad eyes. Aw, wise Lottie. Reaching up, Jason pressed her hand to his lips then guided her to sit beside him. You mean if I knew and they didnt?, Maybe selfishly, but yes. Then one day, with nae warning, he returned. Maybe you can build a family relationship too., Hands on his hips, Jeremys eyes wandered up to the ceiling. Obviously her Jon was an important person in her life. Half. 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. He started across the floor, urgency speeding his feet. Jason sighed at their open, vulnerable expressions. Every night I hear her voice in my head. I turned ditto-machine purple. Of course not. Reluctantly he pulled back before it could get too serious. Turning away, Aaron took a step for the door. Id admire to call that man my brother. Then it seemed to grow a life of its own. The good humor faded from the generals face. I need to see that you want this as much as I do. I just dont know. What was the right thing to do? Hell, he might do it anyway. But isnt this what you always wanted, a traitorous voice deep within him whispered. Youve never been where I have. He wanted only to get home and relax with a good meal but he had an errand to complete before he could. Josh managed a wan smile. But I care about you, Aaron. He never once considered yelling for help. Having made his declaration of intent, Joshua seemed to have made progress on accepting Aaron. How much longer can you keep fighting alone, Aaron? Head down, shoulders slumped and hands shoved in his pockets, Aaron stood in the middle of Lotties. Time to go home.. Aaron, how long are you going to keep trying to prove yourself to a man whos already dead?, Stempels eye grew huge in his pale face. He never showed the slightest interest in the fate of my mother or what my life might have been like. He jerked to his feet. See things from her side.. I only have to put my hand on the stove once to discover that itll burn. Aaron whirled on Joshua. But to be able to - if not talk to the boy - then to hear of him regularly, I would give most anything I own. What are we going to do now? Jeremy hit the crux of the dilemma. Many a night their father had relaxed in front of the fireplace, carving a toy that would eventually end in the pocket of one of the few children in the area. Im sorry for barging into your house. "A whiskey, double, straight up," he ordered. Fine, fine, just the men I wanted to talk to. In the dark. Arsenic?. Not another story about an illegitimate Bolt sibling. forkie Sure. Obeying his brothers order, Jeremy stood in the open doorway, mild curiosity on his face. All three Bolts were crammed into the tiny back room of the church and the wedding was only minutes away. She saw Mark by the admit desk. Now he wondered if hed ever really known him at all. 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