Aaron felt a surge of resentment at the mans apparent ease. He rose, more nervous than hed been in an eternity. In spite of what most of the town thought, Aaron didnt normally work on Sunday. He squirmed in the stillness. best man I've come to accept it but it's still weird you're going to eat a chicken a chicken . I totally understand and take no offence at your difficulty with the concept. Only as part of the Bolt brothers had he been able to win. Oh, Candy, you dont really think hed do anything to ruin your wedding? Jason kept his voice confident although he had his own misgivings in that direction. What the hell do you want, Aaron? Jason ran his hand through his hair in frustration. And of the girlI dont know. Already he loves you even before youve met. He picked self-consciously at the bark beneath his hand. Just say it., This wont affect our wedding, will it?, No! he stated emphatically. At least now, all of the participants acknowledged the same basic truth. Why was Jason forcing this on them? We perhaps phrased it more politely but the prejudice was the same. Time to get it over with. You would have been eaten alive., Josh blinked at the ferocity and pain radiating from Stempel. He could see Joshua relished the idea of delivering the final blow. The warmth from the brandy began to spread through his veins. He didnt want to know what the man who denied his fatherhood had to say. This diary, Uncle Duncan, even his fathers own words pointed to only one thing. And Aaron had a big decision to make before he appeared at the wedding. Chapter 6. Every answer was met with a slight sneer. Aw, wise Lottie. Reaching up, Jason pressed her hand to his lips then guided her to sit beside him. The writing had improved since the beginning of the diary, but he took little notice. Perhaps I have some knowledge of your mother you might be pleased to hear. I have a present for you., Call it a welcome to the family present., His scowl deepening, Aaron made no move to take the present. Bolt. Aaron refused to look at the logger. He delighted in the clenched fists and expressions he could elicit. Though he doesnt have Jasons glib tongue, he more than held his own. He let his brothers absorb this part of the revelation before he exposed the rest. Joshua suddenly understood what Jeremy had meant when he said that Stempel might not be the man he was if their father hadnt denied him. Not a whimper when three guys are beating on them but let a woman try to clean them up and they start to fuss. Who else would they send after him? 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. It was nae right what the colonel said to you., Is what he said any different from how you felt? Aaron snorted. Nothing you said will ever be heard by another soul., I never thought otherwise, He leaned forward to press a kiss to her forehead. Normally Joshua would have experienced a mix of admiration and irritation at Jasons embroidery of the truth. He needed someone to talk to who had no stake in the outcome, who had the best interests of all the participants at heart. The determined expression made him appear to Aaron suddenly more adult, a man to be reckoned with. Even more worrisome is the obsession the girl's father seems to possess where Jemma is concerned. In her presence hed found himself wantingno, he wouldnt delve back into those ludicrous childhood fantasies. Ive never been a Bolt. and 3) Why does Jeremy seem so different from his brothers? Maybe he had been pushing both Aaron and Joshua too hard. With a elaborately innocent smile, Lottie replied, Well, this is a saloon, you know. Youve never been where I have. Makes your blood curdle to have to claim me as family, doesnt it?, Its not true, Joshua denied hotly. Admit it, youre just as appalled as he was that I might be related to you.. Her career spans over thirty years of television, films and theatre. Seeing his reaction, Candy jabbed him in the ribs, then started to giggle herself. I've been requesting Here Come the Brides fic since the year yuletide began, and I swear, Mystery Authorit's like you were reading my mind about what I was hoping to get as a gift.. How could I know what I would have done? The swirl of crinoline and gingham pushed Jason further back against the wall of the dormitory. As Bolt disappeared into the gloom, Aaron clutched his knees to his chest and rested his head on them. We also got to see Jeremy grow into the roll of being a parent instead of staying the stereotypical younger brother. Damn Jason for raking it all back up again. With a little effort, Jeremy wiggled the top free. Jeremys grown into a fine young man. Jason hid his chuckle behind his hand while Lottie did nothing to disguise her laughter. Were fine. Taking a deep breath, Jason throw open the door. A day to celebrate your love and the beginning of your lives together. Hutch struggles to keep his secret from Starsky when an old friend arrives. I dont know if Ill ever be ready, he whispered. Jeremy took it gingerly, sending a quick glance asking for reassurance toward Jason. Candy stood on the dormitory porch, dressed in her Sunday best. Instinctively, he flinched away. The family includes all four brothers, Jason replied, looking for all the world as if this was an everyday occurrence. Damn it, Aaron, why are you fighting me so much on this? Not him. One afternoon, a boy named Earnest plopped down in front of us. Aaron had always shied away from touching and being touched; which was why Jason loved to ruffle his feathers by laying hands on him. The sons of Madeline and Jonathan Bolt. Then a slow grin spread over Aarons face as a long ago conversation filtered into his sodden brain. I dont know what Im going to do, Lottie. He supposed he did look a bit odd, standing there silently with a wooden box clutched against his hip. I love her so, in spite of how we began. Now imagine what happens when it turns out that the reason Aaron Stempel's attention was never held by any of the brides isn't because of his surly and gruff personality, as everyone has always thought, but instead, it's because the only girl in Seattle who Aaron has any feelings for, also has feelings for him; however, the catch is that she just so happens to be the youngest Bolt sibling, Jemma. You dont usually work on Sunday. Jason eased into the office. Or his mothers tribe would find and beseech him to join them. All right, Lottie relented, not just on her demand that he take off his shirt. He couldnt recall, in all the years theyd known each other, Aaron making the slightest mention of his mother. Was he simply what his experiences had made of him? Couldnt you have given him a chance to explain?, He had his chance and he called me a liar. This is a wedding reception for Jeremy and Candy. Joshua, come over and join us. That was justya knowsomethin I had round the house., Sure, Aaron. Jason nodded agreeably. How are you doing this morning?, Confused, Jeremy confessed. The flush turned to one of embarrassment. Before they could even get halfway to the door, two groups of men converged on them. He grunted in response. Just close the damned thing, he told himself. I got mad. If they would have known how quickly they were going to lose him, perhaps they would have saved his carvings as keepsakes. Said I was a blackmailer, that I was only trying to shame his family. It had nothing to do with all of us being family now., Certainly not. Jason waved at their remaining brother, who was wandering rather aimlessly around the refreshment table. Its true., Pshaw! she waved with indifference. Jason winced at her choice of words, but Aaron didnt seem to notice. Physically, that is., It wasnt my fault! Josh burst. I didnt want to believe it either.. I think I would have enjoyed watching that as much as Stempel would have enjoyed doing it., I suppose I should go check on Aaron, Jason sighed. If he let them get behind him, he was in serious trouble. Together they remembered when theyd salted Candys grandfathers mine to help fulfill what they thought were a dying mans dreams. This is kinda our fault, even though not the way he thinks.. I only told him the truth.. The thought of Biddie and Stempel as a couplehe wouldnt know which one to feel sorry for. His brothers waited patiently to see where this was heading, but Duncans expression turned wary. He leaned back onto a rock to catch his breath, taking in his surroundings for the first time. Have faith, Aaron, Jason declared, but with a little less than his usual enthusiasm. "A whiskey, double, straight up," he ordered. As Aaron opened the gift, Jason had a moment of trepidation. His entire future could be determined by what he did today. Before he anticipated, the boys stood to clear the table. Joshua had always felt safe and secure in his fathers love. The man didnt exhibit the blatant prejudice of the previous night; his insults today were of a much more subtle nature. On his own for years by then, Aaron had shaped his own life. Were on opposite The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour? TV ShowsHere Come the Brides Follow/FavHere Come The Brides, Story 6, Demon In Disguise By:April D. Wade After more than five years of marriage, Aaron and Jemma are as in love and adoring of each other as the day they married. His day on the mountain had been long and tiring. He squirmed under Jasons intense blue eyes. Work Search: He had nothing personal against injuns in general or Stempel in particular, but any excuse for trouble was enough for him. Now they were only blurred scribbles on the page. So am I. More than enough to fill his stomach. Just teasing. Oh, Lord. 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. No, Uncle, I think you should be part of this. And a thief. I think you should read this, Jason held a book out to him. He did nae always make the right choices but he always made them with the best of intentions.. The hours passed without his awareness as he paged through each book in turn. Hes as scared as you are right now. You Bolts think you own the world. I wanted toI dont know. Reverend Adams turned them to face the congregation. Ive never liked him, he stated baldly. Duncan, you knew? Jason had suspected, but he hadnt been sure. Aaron S-s-s-tempel., Candy burst into unexpected laughter. He simply wasnt a good enough actor to cover what he felt. Must he too pay the price for my foolishness? Freed him up to take a crew to the stand as you wished him to., Then it was a day well spent, Jason returned his grin. And if it was true, how much of it had she known? 'Here Come The Brides' told of the adventures of a logging work team (The Bolt Brothers: Jason, Joshua, and Jeremy) and the marriageable single women brought by them to post-American Civil War Seattle in the Washington Territory. Jason, Ive waited so long for this. 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. Shed said it was because calling her Mother was disrespectful to his real mother, but Aaron had known the truth. I gotta finish these books before Jason gets back with Thompson.. Dont you think I know who sent them after me?, How else would they have known? Their fathers death had been quick, unexpected, leaving Jason totally unprepared to raise his brothers. Find some connection to her? Lottie offered gently. ( Read more. Jeremy, I dont think Josh is the only one whos acting like grumpy old bear., Jeremy wiped a hand over his face. But the thought of losing any of the mountain, Aaron reached over and slapped the back of Jasons curly head. The revealing stance lasted only a moment. He wouldnt be swayed by any mans opinion of him. Thanks for sharing!! Im gonna go see Candy.. Concentrating on each movement helped to keep all the disturbing feelings at bay. Here was the father whod wanted nothing to do with you suddenly wanting to know everything about you. A glance told him Candy was received a similar treatment, though the men were being much more gentle with her. He was just a littleoverly enthusiastic trying to help., For a moment, Aaron looked like he wanted to continue the harangue, but after a deep breath he nodded. You go to Aaron Stempel. He took another slug of brandy in an attempt to mute the confusion of feelings welling up in him. A contract thats worth a great deal of money., There are some things that are more important than money, Thompson, Jason deliberately left off the mans rank. I cant. The uniform and his air of authority practically had the girls swooning at his feet. This is just soincredible. Its just sometimes Im not so sure who Joshua Bolt is., Finding out that Aaron is our brother doesnt make you any less, Joshua. I only have to put my hand on the stove once to discover that itll burn. Aaron whirled on Joshua. Please write more. Most members of Generation Z are children of Generation X.. As the first social generation to have grown up with . The contract will go where it should have gone in the first place. Oh, God, why did it have to be him? When we speak and when we wont. Find him on Twitter at @pdforan. So Im ready to listen to anything you have to say., His love for this woman swelled in his heart until he didnt think he could contain it. I might not believe it myself if I hadn't written it. Enough! Josh lurched upright. They tussled in the mud, each trying to gain an advantage. Is it true, Aaron? Lottie asked in a hushed voice as she bathed the blood from his hand. Hed scuttled the deal with Thompson, he was fairly sure. I told them to be in your office by noon.. The relationship theyd forged in those years could never be the same as hed forged with Joshua and Jeremy in the years they grew up together, but it was just as intense and indisputable. Its dangerous to let the boy get too close. Since Thompsons departure, Jason had been filled with a sense of quiet waiting. What his experiences had made of him once to discover that itll burn remembered when theyd salted Candys mine! Had to say delivering the final blow damned thing, he whispered my foolishness to gain advantage. 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