Then theres sweet, cute Jeremy, the one everyone wants to mother. Instinctively, he flinched away. Did Bolt delight in discounting him the way he did the Bolt sons? Ill be along in a little while. Seattle finds itself anxiously awaiting the event that no one thought would ever take place; Jason Bolt's wedding, especially considering the bride is Julie Stempel. His grip loosened and he took a half-step back. How could he deny it now? So hes never said anything to you, either?. I told them to be in your office by noon.. A week of arguing, cajoling and threatening had gained Jason nothing. Chapter 1 - Revelations. Met a Dwamish hunting party this afternoon. But isnt this what you always wanted, a traitorous voice deep within him whispered. Stepping across the room to his dresser, he slid open a seldom used drawer. Have you written any more stories - and if so, will you please share them? Well, Mrs. Bolt, shall we make our way to our reception?, Yes, Mr. Bolt, I think thats exactly what we should do.. His head lolled to the side as a heavy body straddled the chair next to him. Our father, Laird of Kilmarron, had decreed Jonathan would marry the Laird of Montgomerys daughter and so it would be. Jason had been partially right about that; Bridal Veil was only a tangible symbol of all he wanted to achieve. noellecoward, Kattayl, Bespangled, Victoriantealady, mvernet, Jadefan, MASHFanficChick, and Madamespock You answered some questions which I wished had been handled in the series regarding Jason and when responsible for the brothers. Now take off your shirt so I can see the rest of the damage., Oh, cmon, Aaron, Ive seen you without a shirt before., When you got shot, she reminded him. Josh considered, then nodded slowly. Standing outside of Lotties, Jason gave himself a bracing speech. It had little to do with her at all. Jason and Aaron's conflict/friendship has always fascinated me. Im sorry. I take it all is not well in the Bolt household.. What are you men doing? he bellowed. Before he caught his breath, instinct sent his fists seeking targets. "Colonel Thompson, this is the mill we worked with since we started as a company., Maybe you need to look beyond old loyalties and start making decision on sound business practices., Sound business practices are exactly the reason weve stayed with this mill, Joshua rolled his eyes in Aarons direction. Leaving the door open invited all manner of vermin into the house. 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. Someone thought you were LORI Smith, a former contributor. He didn't want to talk about this, not to anyone. Jonathan was never a man to harbor hate in his heart but I do nae think he ever truly forgave us for our scheming.. It promised to be a long day and he had already had a long night, only a few hours of it spent sleeping. I trust you had a good nights sleep., As a matter of fact, I didnt, Thompson growled. He reacted as if he anticipated my denial. Damn! This isnt easy., I know. Josh wouldnt let himself think further than that. Half-breed! But how is it fair to save my family shame at the expense of this boy? It seems he had quite a little enterprise set up for himself. I wouldnt be buyin now either., In a way you are. She started to steer him across the room. He resented the implication that his own lack of courage held him back. It turned my stomach how Thompson insulted you and your mother. Sending a regretful glance at Aarons hunched shoulders, he headed for the door. He could have simply stayed here in America and we could have done naught. I let Jason do most of the talking today. Theres a mail-order bride. He rarely even thought about it. A third fork was open to him now. Suddenly, other hands grasped Billy, wrenching him from the ground. Did you ask us to help? Now and then, I suppose. Duncan sighed. Hes as proud as you are. Or thirty-five years ago, when you stole my father and killed my mother? Satisfaction filled him when the old man flinched. Ive had enough of that today. He started to get to his feet but he was just unsteady enough that she easily forced him back down. Im not sure if I should encourage a friendship between these two sons of mine. How could I know what I would have done? That maybe your nickname wasnt from the color of your hair?, George failed to see the fury on Reds reaction. Lottie hurried to his side. And what if she did? Because Im the one who just found out. Jason Bolt intoned behind him. Hed done entirely too much reading in the past few nights. There are a lot of changes that take place for the Bolt/Stempel family, will they be able to handle them? Oh, she let him know when she thought hed stepped over the line, but he knew he was always welcome in her place. All because you were born on the right side of the blanket.. Cmon, Jason. Jason pulled, keeping him moving until the two men were no longer within arms reach. Who was he to make such a judgment? My lord, Jason. But hed never been able to cross the line. Why I dont know what youre talking about. You probably broke a couple of knuckles on their thick skulls.. Was Jason just trying to humiliate him further in front of Thompson? To be part of a real family. You do nae know? Duncans eyes widened in amazement. Well, I found something He tried to clear his throat of the sudden blockage. Jason, there will never be room for that half-breed bastard at my table. No amount of Jasons considerable powers of persuasion could make him feel any different. I keep hearing her.. May I present Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Bolt.. At least I hope we will be after you hear what I have to say., Jeremy, youre not making any sense and its starting to scare me., Im sorry. He wrapped her dainty hand in both of his. Hed never seen the millowner look quite that confused before. I've started posting a new story called Choices. Jason sat through supper with his brothers and uncle feeling as if fire ants had infested his clothing. If he could stay on his feet he could possibly inflict enough damage to make the men tire of their game. This is an old HCTB story I wrote years ago. It was just terrible what they did, Red and his friends., A muscle in Aarons jaw jumped. I just want it to be perfect., Bracketing his brothers shoulders with his big hands, Jason smiled into Jeremys eyes. Just dont make it hard for him change his mind. The man whos tried to destroy everything our father worked to give us. So silent, Josh could hear both of them breathing in a syncopated rhythm. Why didnt he ever say anything?, Father, he Jeremy choked on his shame, a feeling he never would have associated with his father. Had Jonathan abandoned her when he found out she was pregnant? :). They are lying together on our bed at this moment. But there was the time you were attacked by Bigfoot. I only want to rectify an injustice my father committed against you and you act like Im trying to destroy your life.. Have patience.. Jason, I still dont get it. Josh complained. He didnt want to deal with any of this, but they kept forcing it on him. If that had been Bolts plan, hed won. Jason can be pretty stubborn too., While youve never been stubborn about anything., He pretended to consider the question. I dont wanna eat with any Bolts. With a elaborately innocent smile, Lottie replied, Well, this is a saloon, you know. Was that the reason why Jason, despite all the battles theyd fought against each other, had befriended Stempel? I have heard tales of some very unfriendly dealings Mr. Stempel has had with the Bolt brothers., Hes also risked his life to protect the Bolt brothers. Ive never beennot reallyIve always been alone.. The morning sun added a golden halo to her hair and gilded her fair skin. You know, Standing with him, she gathered up the empty beer mugs. Aye, it was., Pulling the diary from an inner pocket where hed kept it safe from the moisture in the air, Joshua held it out to his uncle. But, God, someone who wasnt intimately affected by all this might help balance the equation again. He met Jasons glance with a stony expression on his face but a burning in his eyes. I wont ruin our chances by taking a punch at you. And I refuse to do it for long. Damn, why was he thinking about all this? Josh and Ken stepped away but kept a cautious eye on the three men. You know your father and mother were betrothed very young, do you nae? At their nods, he continued, They had known each other their whole lives. It happened before your mother and father came to America together.. I read her words and I want them to be together. As much as I hate to admit it, Stempels mill is the best in the area. And it was so long ago. Tried dirty tricks to steal our mountain? Bolt, when were your brothers gonna meet us?, He felt solid warmth as Jasons shoulder pressed against his. Oh course not. The vehemence of place. A discreet cough reminded them they werent alone. Sensing the developing drama, the chatter of the crowd behind Jason quieted and dancers lost their rhythm. Aaron S-s-s-tempel., Candy burst into unexpected laughter. It couldnt be true. Does this have anything to do with what we talked about last night?, Sighing, Jason tipped his chair back on two legs. I wonder what he thought of me. It didnt happen like that., You never had to worry where your next meal was coming from. Aaron erupted from his chair. She took a long and careful appraisal of him. You did it for strictly business reasons., His frustration level rising, he took a deep breath to try to quell it. Jason reached for him but Josh evaded the effort. When they were well on their way, Jason turned loose of Stempel. He got a polite nod of greeting from Jeremy but Joshua refused to even look at him. Lottie did exactly what Jason would have done, if he could have found a place to set the damned pitcher. How much worse would it have been if there had been no family around him and everyone spoke an alien language? I dont need to know. They were married just hours ago., Splendid. He delighted in the clenched fists and expressions he could elicit. With Robert Brown, Bobby Sherman, David Soul, Bridget Hanley. Nothing that wont heal. We publish fiction, nonfiction, and poetry on a rolling basis. Well be ready in the morning.. It wasnt the reason he was angry, but it would due for the moment. I cant make you read them, but I think youll be the one to benefit if you do.. Aaron, you want some breakfast before you go off to the mill?. Were looking into each others eyes. I tried once and what did it get me? Enough! Josh lurched upright. None of the other loggers had approached him since his arrival before dawn; the scowl on his face warned them away. Well, if Id known you were throwing a party for me, I would have come sooner, the big man in an army officers uniform exclaimed. Oh god, Aaron. Joshua hurled the first thing his hand contacted across his small bedroom. Aaron? Lottie turned startled eyes to Stempel. Whoever itd been, Jason had known about her. Jason sat silently beside his uncle on the empty pier. It was wrong what we did. Duncan shook his head slowly. Please write more. He groaned as he identified the intruder to his sanctuary. Keefe - best man. Might I have a word with you, Mr. Stempel? Duncan Bolt clutched the porch rail. But Josh couldnt give up long-held feelings that easily. Mirimanto. Joshua tried to keep the anger out of his voice, but after spending two days immersed in her life he couldnt let her be slighted. Do you know what this is about?, Aye, Duncan answered warily. And if I cant figure it out, how can I fight it?. Please, sweetheart.. Without warning, she pressed the cloth against his lip. She would know something was wrong as soon as she saw him, he realized. I thought you were pulling my leg., Incredible? He gave a bark of laughter. When your father died you werent old enough to be let out of camp on your own. With a final hug and kiss to the bride, Lottie headed inside. Who are you, Aaron Stempel? Had Jason uncovered the journals to get Aaron unbalanced and disconcerted just at the moment he needed to be his sharpest? Thinking deep thoughts? Sitting down, she pushed a full mug in front of him to replace the one he hadnt realized hed emptied. Twisting his head, he gave Lottie a what have you been up to look. Were just supporting a member of the family. He didnt have to be the older brother, the leader with Duncan. He knew Aaron would resent his efforts at motherhenning but he couldnt stop himself. Lottie, it had to be Lottie. He toppled his desk on its ear. But Aaron would be fair game, all the more enjoyable because of his "porcupine" personality and intelligent stratagems. Im just not hungry., Josh knew that making sure his belly was full wasnt what had brought Jeremy to his lonely tree. All she wanted was someone to spend money on her., Red rubbed in the salt. Many a long winter night, their father had entertained them with tales of his adventures in a wild new land. I think I would., Even if it meant learning something hurtful about your father?, She smiled ruefully, I dont think theres anything hurtful about my father that I dont already know., Split milk, she shook her head. Aaron Stempels still the same man we knew yesterday, and yet hes not. 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. When their lips parted, she continued, You were saying you were mad at your father?, The journal said Stempel confronted him not long before Momma died. Only fifteen at the time of his fathers death, hed just begun to ponder the possibility that his father could make mistakes. Muscles taut, Jason jerked upright in his bed. A girlfriend? Said he should be here by Monday to look over the operations., Jason let out his breath in a noisy gust. Generation Z (or more commonly Gen Z for short), colloquially known as zoomers, is the demographic cohort succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha.Researchers and popular media use the mid-to-late 1990s as starting birth years and the early 2010s as ending birth years. He didnt know where to start. Jasons lip lifted in an unconscious snarl. What he felt he would have felt for any woman in her situation. Its up to us to make amends., Josh shook off the hand. He wasnt defeated yet but he needed time to regroup. And hated himself for the weakness. Imagine that, instead of three Bolt siblings, there are four Bolt siblings and the youngest isn't Jeremy, but there sister, Jemma Bolt. Will the revelations from an old journal tear the town of Seattle apart? Affronted, he dropped her hand. A fine afternoon meal. Thankful she asked no questions, Jeremy steered them away from town. It was tragic what happened to them and to you. Stempel glared as he visibly wrenched himself from distant memories. Lottie: Joan Blondell . Ignoring the pain, he sidestepped, just barely avoiding Mustaches wild punch. No! Oh, God, he whispered, rubbing an agitated hand across his jaw. Im not a monster, Jason. And for that child to be Aaron Stempel Joshua would never accept. Like some other Bolts I know., Yeah, he grinned. His work has appeared in Okay Donkey, Milk Candy Review, Little Fiction, Bad Pony and elsewhere. Im only talking about a meal here, Aaron.. The hours passed without his awareness as he paged through each book in turn. Hes not sleeping much either. They also shared more than ten years of history - clashing against each other and standing shoulder to shoulder when their town or family was threatened. Hurry! Should they know? Sit down and listen to me for a minute. He waited for Jason to settle himself. But I think its gone too far for that, Aaron. Here Come the Brides was a TV-series of 2 seasons that ran from September 1968 to April 1970. The baskets of seeds on his back symbolize that the family will never know hunger., Aaron flushed a little. Would you want to know?, Tilting her head back, she gave the question the thought it deserved. It focuses primarily on Joshua Bolt(played by David Soul)and the growing friendship with a drifter. Cmon, Aaron, lets go take a walk.. The last few days you have seemed rathermelancholy.. Ive waited too longweve waited too long already. The sudden memory of his fathers expression as he sat beside Mother and baby Jeremy brought an unexpected sting to Jasons eyes. Thompson had already made up his mind. Ill say., Is it true? She moved her head so she could see his eyes. A roof over my head, thats all I got. Must he too pay the price for my foolishness? Everything you have has been given to you. Seating herself again, Lottie took his hand in both of hers. Like most children, he wanted to believe his parents had never loved anyone other than each other. Duncan shifted uncomfortably in his chair. Reverend Adams turned them to face the congregation. Hed walked all the way up to Eagle Point. What happens when Aaron tries to convince Jason, Joshua, and Jeremy that his love for their sister isn't another scheme to take Bridal Veil Mountain from them, especially when the four men have to join forces to save Jemma from becoming the victim of an old enemy of Jason's who believes in an eye for an eye? Oh, hed felt the scary thrill when the cash was on the table and the next move was his. A tall, well-built man stood outside the open door. I enjoyed this story and the new family dynamic from start to finish. Wed, Oct 16, 1968 30 mins. The smile Aaron had directed at Lottie faded when he noticed Jasons approach but he made no move to escape. Business as usual, no change in relationships, status quo had its appeal. Aye. Aaron Stempel stood at the center of the skirmish, blood from his nose and torn lip dripping down onto his once pristine white shirt. But if it hadnt been for me blowing off in camp, Jason slid down the wall until their eyes were level. No. Each of them took a long swallow of the fruity punch which had been laced with some of Lotties finest whiskey. Let me read you some.. He recalled how tenderly Father had cared for their mother in her final weeks. Is that why you came to Seattle? He wasnt! No! In fact, if the general had a beard they could have been mistaken for family. ***. Josh marveled at his brother. The bride and groom had sneaked out more than an hour ago. He finally admitted it., All these years and you never said anything! Jason squalled. I didnt tell them to jump Stempel!, Josh subsided, turning his palms up on the chairs arms. Just saying what I heard. Remember Im the one who has to approve your contract with the government. What man could ask for more? Yeah, I know, he called back with less volume than his brother. The gathering gloom of evening matched the darkness in his heart. He softened his voice at Jeremys wince. The only time he said a word to me was about business. He is so young, yet he knows something is terribly wrong. It broke mine. He flipped to the last page with writing. You would nae want me to deprive her of my fine company?, Jason grinned his first real grin of the day. Aye. Duncan held up his hand, anticipating their questions. What the hell?, Peering over Aarons shoulder, Josh looked just as confused. But youre supposed to get drunk when your baby brother gets married. He squirmed under Jasons intense blue eyes. But Aaron Stempel was made of sterner stuff than that. Hed been accused of loving the sound of his own voice before. I laugh and say it will also give me something to do while we must live aboard this great canoe. She co-starred in the television series Harper Valley PTA and has been a guest star on many other television series as well as being an accomplished Theatre actress. They should be fairly easy if you remember this wonderful show! We have talked about the name our child will called now. 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