Should I have left him with the Bolt clan? 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. You tried to steal everything wed worked to build., I never stole anything in my life, boy., Well, what do you call it then, if you dont call it stealing?, Winning! What dont you know how to do, Aaron? I wonder what he thought of me. Thanks, but I think this is something I have to work out for myself. He let Jason reel him in for a quick hug and whack on the back. But even with all his attempts at our mountain, I could never hate him. I dont know anybody who deserves it more., Against violence in general, this time Jeremy couldnt help but agree. The Chatelaine is a beautiful story, Jeanne. For an instant he thought to deny the charge of having Indian blood. Of course you do nae. A candle joined the debris. Not more of Fathers journal, is it?, Jason extended the book closer. Shucked down to his long-underwear bottoms, Jason stretched out on his bed. But I cannot let fear make me regret this journey. Now why would I ever think the Bolts were troubled? She reached out to still Jasons fidgeting hands. His work has appeared in Okay Donkey, Milk Candy Review, Little Fiction, Bad Pony and elsewhere. Jason, she bawled, darting toward them. He had been stalking Jeremy and Candy the entire evening. He was scared but hed been scared before and always had been able to find a way out. Joshua had always felt safe and secure in his fathers love. The lessons about honesty and fair-play their father taught simply by his own actions Stempel had never seen. Here Come The Brides Trivia Quizzes. He wouldnt be swayed by any mans opinion of him. Jason, m-maybe you oughta go check on him. Jason quickly headed toward the refreshment table, which just happened to be where Aaron had been hovering. His parentage didnt matter in the mill. Must he too pay the price for my foolishness? Ive got something I want to talk to you two about. He says we will wait until we reach the land of his birth to have his peoples ritual to name our child. Releasing his hold, he allowed Thompson to sag back against the wall. You had her journal, did you nae?, She didnt put any dates in it, Aaron admitted in a hoarse whisper. My lord, Jason. But youve managed to build a working relationship with him. There was almost a plea in Jasons voice. 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. I dont need to know. 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. Jeremy came in and went up to the bar. He met Jasons glance with a stony expression on his face but a burning in his eyes. Open hand, Jason muttered almost inaudibly. Intelligent, strong, industrious sons. He was four last October. Well, Mrs. Bolt, shall we make our way to our reception?, Yes, Mr. Bolt, I think thats exactly what we should do.. Jon says I should write a diary. What is it? Perhaps it was more the date than the day which had sapped him of his energy. You know what this could mean to us, dont you, Aaron?, Of course, I know. Aaron rolled his eyes. They had heard some of this before. What the hell?, Peering over Aarons shoulder, Josh looked just as confused. Now he wondered if hed ever really known him at all. In Season Two Episode One, A Far Cry From Yesterday, they killed Candy's mom and we got the permanent implants of her younger brother and sister. 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. Oh, its thatits just sooh, thank you, MrAaron.. You better, Aaron growled. The need shamed him, but couldnt be contained. Just read it, Aaron. But mixed in the relief is bitter disappointment. Refresh the page, check Medium 's site status, or find something interesting to read. But if there was punching to do, hed do it himself; he had no need to call in a bunch of coyotes. They broke up reluctantly, trailing off in small groups, the buzz of rumor already starting. My time is getting close. He loved her, Josh offered. Aaron may have been determined to corner the new bride and groom but once he was in front of them he faltered. Look at me. Abruptly Candy stumbled around the corner. That aint no tradition!, Joshua whapped him again. Just different than we were aware of before. Will it be able find its way home? You sure you dont need me to help clean up?, We can handle it, Candy sighed heavily. I dont have time for this, Aaron grumbled but he opened the journal to the marked page. Hed forfeited any right to ask about me or my mother.. I tried, he acknowledged with a crooked grin. Here Come The Brides was an hour-long comedy/Western TV series that aired on ABC for a total of 52 episodes over two seasons from September 25, 1968 to April 3, 1970. Come to Seattle! the mail-order bride says to me. Insulting his mother because she was Indian boiled Jeremys blood. Hed had the experience of falling in love himself, not always wisely. Yes, Amos Thompson. Jason can be pretty stubborn too., While youve never been stubborn about anything., He pretended to consider the question. Josh jerked as the arrow struck home. You captured the characters really well. Those idiotic expectations had only made it worse when Jonathan Bolt not only denied any tender feelings for his son, but also denied Aarons very existence. What we know. Why the hell is this so important to you? Aaron turned back to him, honest confusion on his broad features. Perhaps it was more the date than the day which had sapped him of his energy. This town seems to have a perpetual party going on. Dont need it. How dare he! Silent for a long period, Jason stared at his beer, knowing he would find no answers there. Duncan shifted uncomfortably in his chair. Picking up a book at random, he began to read. I know what a parent is. I didnt mean, No, I understand. At Joshs present age, Stempel had had his own growing business and had built the biggest house in Seattle. With a little effort, Jeremy wiggled the top free. Heyes and Curry make some new friends in Seattle. Now he appreciated that Aaron could have been the only one to delivered seasoned wood that quickly. How much longer can you keep fighting alone, Aaron? It might be the only way he would hear any of Aarons feelings. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a movement on the trail to his office. Mornin, he returned, scanning the room. So many of Stempels actions were understandable now that they knew his secret. I guess I cant deny that. God, sitting next to him was a man whod known his mother. Ever since the party began, Aaron had been acting most peculiar. The strategy had seen him though more than one encounter like this in his youth. Here Come The Brides ~ Becoming bigvalleylover2 4.1K subscribers Subscribe 210 Share Save 19K views 4 years ago A fan video to one of my favorite tv shows, Here Come The Brides (1968-1970). I know you and mother are together again and watching over us.. But I hope you will see fit to allow me to speak with you again. Even though he had all the windows open, Aarons office felt close and stifling. What a good read! All the time he knew I was tellin the truth. Oh god, Aaron. Might I have a word with you, Mr. Stempel? Duncan Bolt clutched the porch rail. Ive been ready for two years, Jeremy grinned. Its not like youve never eaten a meal with us before., He slammed the cup back down on the stove. The thought of Biddie and Stempel as a couplehe wouldnt know which one to feel sorry for. Just hold still and let me get this bleeding stopped. She kept her head down as she walked up the aisle on Jasons arm. So far hed seen no proof that the Jon this woman loved was his father. It would only upset them. Jon is so happy. It was wrong what we did. Duncan shook his head slowly. To his great surprise, Jason gave him a slight nod of acknowledgment then leaned silently on the wall beside him. She drew in a sharp breath then let it out slowly. Other men needed the assistance of family. At times it seemed like his lifes goal has been to destroy the Bolt brothers., I do nae try to excuse his actions, but I think you see now that he had reason to be hostile to the Bolts.. Just something he said today. The air whooshed out of his lungs at the impact. Its up to you now.". Have you thought that maybe I dont want to be a Bolt?, Taken aback by Aarons vehemence, Jason asked softly, You wanted to when you confronted my father, didnt you?. Yeah, I was. Bouncing a pebble in his hand, Jeremy squinted at Josh out of the corner of his eye. My mother never let it out of her sight untilshe died., Our father made this? Jeremy whispered, a catch in his voice. But I dont know if I can. You think hes still mad?, Who knows? Palms against the back of his chair, Jason leaned heavily forward. With a dark glare, he flung his defiance across the room. None of the other loggers had approached him since his arrival before dawn; the scowl on his face warned them away. On his own in San Francisco, Joshua Bolt seems to have found his niche managing the family's business interests in California. Upset, Jeremy shrugged. Not appalled, he tried to explain. Abruptly, he collapsed back, the hand still holding the diary covering his face. Resentment for Joshuas presence boiled in his dark eyes. Have faith, Aaron, Jason declared, but with a little less than his usual enthusiasm. With that in mind, and to celebrate the birth of Jason's daughter, and Jeremy, and Jemma's sons, Josh returns to Seattle to introduce his fiancee to his family. Or was the right side Bolt and the left Dwamish? Many years ago, goaded by a few too many drinks and an incautious remark or two, theyd had a chopping contest. I just dont know. What was the right thing to do? Do you know what today is? he asked softly. As badly as Aaron had wanted to resent her, he hadnt been able to find it in himself to bear ill will to the fragile mother. Hed used hate before to drive him to higher achievement. It turned my stomach how Thompson insulted you and your mother. Suddenly one day he shows up in my office and starts asking all kinds of questions., Josh could see Stempels throat work as he swallowed hard. Quite learned, his own mother read classic tales to them every night until she became too sick. How bad a beating was up to him. Cmon, Red, Stempel snarled. Damn. You cant meanYou are serious!, Clinging to his arm, Candy dropped her head on his shoulder. By all appearances, Thompson was enjoying the attention. His father had never even looked at a woman other than his mother. Now just let me alone.. Im not a monster, Jason. What should I do? Perhaps their being so young contributed to what happened., He sighed, swirled the amber liquid around in his glass. If he wasnt very careful he could end up walking off a damned cliff. Thats your right and your decision. Oh, well, we all just found out a few days ago, Biddie spouted. What is it you want to talk about, as if I cant guess?, His hand came down on the table with enough force to rattle the china. I wanted toI dont know. What exactly are you saying, Colonel? Jason cut through the babble. Aaron began to explain in a tight voice. I take it all is not well in the Bolt household.. I dont want to believe it, but its true. I didnt mean to upset you, Lottie., Wiping her eyes, she gave his hand a smart slap. Once we got the girl to agree, we smuggled her away without Jonathans knowledge. He grunted in response. I love you., I love you, too. She smiled and coaxed him closer for a kiss. He made a pushing gesture. But youre supposed to get drunk when your baby brother gets married. Cant you see that, Aaron? Tentatively, Jason placed his hand on Stempels shoulder. He didnt want to know what the woman had to say. No wonder Father rejected him., Josh, Jeremy turned the full force of his sincerity on Josh. Will it do more harm to Seattle's residents? If I read those books Im just inviting Bolt to kick me in the teeth again. I know. Well, why dont we get going then? Just before they reached the altar, she lifted her head and looked directly into his eyes. He realized his mistake instantly. He hadnt thought about what Stempel might have been feeling all these years. I dont think we have anything else to discuss. Look out everyone here come the brides! Its you, Duncan whispered. Keep working like this and youre gonna drop like that tree., George, another of Reds few friends, carried over a pail of fresh water. Biddie has him surrounded.. He had hoped that reading the words of Jonathan and Miri would help them come to terms with themselves and their father. Not Jason - that man pounded, he never just knocked. I wouldnt be buyin now either., In a way you are. She started to steer him across the room. Jason dug hungrily into the food. I thought I knew who you were. I thought they were gonna start throwing punches., Oh my, she breathed. Before Jason could reply, Aaron marched out in Jeremys wake. Very late the second night, Aaron picked up the journal of Jonathan Bolt. You are who you are. Jason had been hard-pressed, but hed somehow managed to heed Lotties advice and not push Aaron. Hed thought hed worked his way past this feeling. I dont remember it like that.. He flattened his hands on the table. Well, maybe not forget but it would become less and less important as the days passed. Collapse ): link: post comment I suppose I know as much of the story as anyone. Although his lower lip had resumed its normal shape, the bruises had progressed to that awful yellowish-green stage. But isnt this what you always wanted, a traitorous voice deep within him whispered. The red-heads ax bit into the cedar with unusual vigor. Take Fathers journal to heart, Aaron. Close all of the Bolts out of your life once and for all. Pouring himself a cup, he frowned at the visible ripples in what should have been the smooth surface of the liquid. To get to the steps where Candy was waiting, Jason had to pass through the church proper. We sat on the linoleum floor, sipped metal-flavored juice from wax cups and listened to Miss Clark tell Lyle the Crocodile stories. Damn it, Aaron, why are you fighting me so much on this? Jason Bolt strode down the main street of Seattle, altering his course only to avoid the largest of mud puddles. Jeremy, what are you really here for?, Jeremy settled on the ground beside him. Or his mothers tribe would find and beseech him to join them. The brandy helped curb the urge to do both. They all leaned forward to see the contents. I dont see how Aarons parentage could make Jason desperately tried to intervene. It's a gen story which revolves around the Bolt Brothers. For the child growing in my belly. I cant imagine that thisMr. What game are you playing now, Bolt? Ive faced far worse than you. Now hed found hidden hardships and tragedy. Now you can tell me its none of my business. But when Aaron Stempel finds out, his next obvious move is to make her leave town so he can win Bridal Veil Mountain. Interesting take on the "half-sibling" plot so popular in our fandom. Every answer was met with a slight sneer. It was an unexpected joy to watch the boys negotiate. Aaron, Im not gonna fight with you. Ignoring the snort that got him, he laid his fathers journals gently on the table. Offering his hand, he helped Lottie to her feet. But the thought of losing any of the mountain, Aaron reached over and slapped the back of Jasons curly head. Who are you, Aaron Stempel? There was just something so undeniably likable about Jason Bolt. Pouring each of them a cup of coffee, she sat down next to him. And I just want you to know none of us would even think of holding the fact that youre half-Indian against you., To Jasons amazement, Aaron held his temper, though his tone was liberally laced with sarcasm. I understand why Mr. Bolt didnt give you his name, Thompson snickered maliciously. Well have to depend on you. Half-breed! Hes not sleeping much either. Just teasing. Are we ready, gentlemen?. The lineup was rounded off with singer London LeGrand, keyboardist Adam Hamilton and Kris Kohls of Adema on drums. It seems Mr. Bolt here sent a series of telegrams to my office. There Ive said it. The warmth from the brandy began to spread through his veins. His anger flared, threatening to consume him and everyone around him. He wasnt ashamed of his heritage. Ive never been very fond of solitary meals.. And I know you need to talk about this. He came back to Scotland not to shame your mother but because he thought Madeline deserved to hear the words from him. Jason halted his march when he saw Jeremys approach. Im not asking that you forget everything thats happened between us, but can you find some understanding and perhaps a little forgiveness? Dont be a wet blanket, Aaron. Aaron stood unobtrusively in the corner of the dormitory closest to the refreshment table. Ive got an idea of something that might help.. Her career spans over thirty years of television, films and theatre. Oh, God, why did it have to be him? He looked up at his uncle when the edge was off his hunger. Rising, Duncan crossed to the cupboard. 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. Aaron erupted from his chair. A tall, well-built man stood outside the open door. But when the pressure is on and the mountains at stake, I feelI dont know Alive. We compete. Of course, he hadnt been paying much attention to anything but one slim volume of a young womans life. Hes an arrogant, self-righteous, cold-hearted prig. But the way he touched her, spoke to her and of her. That was justya knowsomethin I had round the house., Sure, Aaron. Jason nodded agreeably. Before he anticipated, the boys stood to clear the table. But three men ganged up against one was more than he could bear, no matter what the reasons. Thoughts of her and the child have torn at me since I set foot on this land again. The figure inside the box had been carved with meticulous attention to detail. It wasnt possible that Abigail Stempel - as fair and white-blond as Julie - and Jonathan Bolt - with tawny brown hair and eyes the same blue as Jasons - could have produced a child with Aarons black hair, olive skin and brown eyes. In a storm of grief and confusion hed paid little attention to the world outside of their cabin in the months after their father died. Please consider turning it on! With Maddie so sick, it would kill her if she knew. I dont wanna talk about this any more., I said get out. He shot Jason a look of pure steel. And hell slap another layer on the wall that keeps everyone else out. Im so alive, I think Ill burst with it.. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my story. Im sorry. Relief that his father had made the attempt to rectify his mistakes, anger that Stempel had not allowed it and a strange sadness that, in his own pain and stubborn pride, Stempel had pushed away something hed desperately wanted. When?, How about the night after our father died when enough seasoned lumber for a casket mysteriously appeared at our cabin. Jason hadnt made the realization at the time. I had a confrontation today with the boy whos building the mill. A fire grew in his eyes but it was a muted fire. As Aaron opened the gift, Jason had a moment of trepidation. How much I love him? What kind of surprises does Kerry and Carter's wedding hold for them. Josh and Ken stepped away but kept a cautious eye on the three men. A little surprised that Jason would notice when he worked, he reluctantly acknowledged that, of everyone in town, the logger knew him best. Beyond a doubt, Jonathan Bolt loved his family and would do anything for them. Jeremy, Candy, why dont you two sit down for a second and Ill get you something to drink., Candy fanned her face with her hand. But you dont own me! Now if that uncle of yours doesnt cause the problems he did the last time he was here., Oh, Aaron, Jason chided his friend, though he winced when he recalled some of Uncle Duncans actions on his last visit from Scotland. But I know Jason. It would do him no good to deny it. I look happy, too. Stopping at the corner of the square, Jeremy took the opportunity to just look at her. Still ignoring him, Jason opened the book to the first page and started reading.