Jeremy hoped Jason knew convincing the other two wouldnt be nearly as easy. Dont you think I know who sent them after me?, How else would they have known? My wife, lord, lord. Cmon in.. So far hed seen no proof that the Jon this woman loved was his father. I think perhaps he was writing them for you lads. It didnt happen like that., You never had to worry where your next meal was coming from. What do I care about that? Good night, nephew.. All that anger can be a very heavy burden. Duncan pulled himself upright. That might be just what I need right now., Giving his nephews hand a brief squeeze, Duncan stood. He lives here in Seattle., Who, Jeremy? she gasped. Even if I wouldnt always do as he advised, Id like to be able to ask the questions again., Well, Duncan stroked his beard. I could take myself out., Jason pulled him back into the room. The concept of Aaron being a Bolt brother is still a concept too difficult for me to accept. Stempels mother had died because of the actions of the Bolt clan. How must he have felt knowing he was but that the right to claim it had been denied him? He must have taken the lad in after his mother died., Jason shivered as a seabird sobbed in the distance. Accept that someone cares about you?, Be part of a family, Aaron muttered. His day on the mountain had been long and tiring. Thats all Aaron was to the man - a past mistake best forgotten. Too broad to be any of the brothers, he wondered who it could be. Is this my punishment for daring to love a man not of my people? so you're all invited to the wedding +. And of the girlI dont know. Giving Aaron a hard shove, Josh stalked across to his room. But to see my son, oh Lord. Hes getting married next month to Candy. This is j-j-j-just so Im g-gonna take a w-w-walk., I think I w-will be, Jeremy smiled sadly. I love to watch the smile on Jons face when he feels you move. He came back to Scotland not to shame your mother but because he thought Madeline deserved to hear the words from him. At Joshs present age, Stempel had had his own growing business and had built the biggest house in Seattle. Its you, Duncan whispered. He could have broken the engagement by letter. And if you add Aaron Stempel to the family, Ill be just one more step down the ladder, wont I?. 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. Colonel Amos Thompson, the man who would give the final approval to the biggest contract Seattle had ever seen. You would nae want me to deprive her of my fine company?, Jason grinned his first real grin of the day. Entering the tent, he slumped down in his chair. Why had he said nothing in all the years as they worked their way to a fragile friendship? What you have a right to., Aarons grin grew wolfish. He cant touch me if I dont let him. Will he and his crew infect the entire town? With a wink at Uncle Duncan and a solemn nod to Aaron, Jason continued on his journey. Jason pulled out of the kiss to watch her half-closed eyes with amusement. Just try to keep him out of the way when Thompsons here., Slapping his friend on the shoulder, Jason grinned. I didnt want to believe it either.. I really am fine, Lottie., She gestured him to sit down. I have just started posting a second story called Choices. Shucked down to his long-underwear bottoms, Jason stretched out on his bed. You and Candy. Jeremy?, Hands on his hips, Jeremy shook his downcast head. I dont know if I can ever call that man brother., Seating himself at the table, Jeremy folded his hands in front of him. Only patience and persistence would turn the animal into a friend. Good story! Ever since the party began, Aaron had been acting most peculiar. 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. The only thing hes ever fought is the paper on his desk.. Obviously her Jon was an important person in her life. Too early for those seeking dinner, the saloon was nearly empty. You are who you are. Oh, Candy patted at the tears beginning to drip down her cheeks. Keep your hands off me, Bolt. Shes very upset, you know., Jeremy echoed the sigh. Does this have anything to do with what we talked about last night?, Sighing, Jason tipped his chair back on two legs. Here was the father whod wanted nothing to do with you suddenly wanting to know everything about you. Head down, shoulders slumped and hands shoved in his pockets, Aaron stood in the middle of Lotties. If that had been Bolts plan, hed won. Oh, no, we cant have that, all the other men agreed. A princess bride a runaway bride a ghost bride. He turned to appeal to his youngest brother. So many of Stempels actions were understandable now that they knew his secret. He blinked at the passage hed just read. Its hard for me to accept they are the same - that smiling bairn and your Mr. Stempel., Youre not the only one finding this hard to accept, Jason smiled ruefully. But he was engaged to our m-m-mother at the time., Aye. Aaron stood unobtrusively in the corner of the dormitory closest to the refreshment table. When they got to the street he realized Aaron wasnt immediately behind them. Will anyone die? Aaron probably wouldnt have liked the analogy but it resonated with Jason. He hoped the little surprise hed planned for later in the evening would turn the man in the right direction. No, you dont understand, Aaron sighed. Jon called her Miri. Im just sure Ill spill it all over the table. And what are you going to do about it now that you know? Lori, is that you????? He denied it! A hint of pain showed through Aarons fury. Regardless of what Bolt called him, hed been man grown when they first laid eyes on each other. Just take it!. Oh, she let him know when she thought hed stepped over the line, but he knew he was always welcome in her place. Miri made it very plain in her letter she wanted nothing more to do with the white mans world. He says we will wait until we reach the land of his birth to have his peoples ritual to name our child. He couldnt remember all the times hed laid his life on the line. A cool spring breeze ruffled the papers on his desk but did nothing to relieve the oppression. I should have known hed tell everyone he knew as soon he found out. Thank you for not being offended. A when-I-read-about-his-widowed bride. And if theyd jumped anyone else, theyd be in jail right now, not just fired. Aaron spat scarlet on Jasons boots. Jeremy, Candy startled when she saw him. I do have another story I was planning to post, I just haven't had the time to do it. Jason tried to help him get started. No, Joshua wagged his head slowly back and forth. I want to know how you could ever be friends with a man like him. I am on a great adventure. 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. Love? There was Aaron to consider, too. You have your mothers defiance. You want me to learn about your father, then you should learn about my mother. Lottie did exactly what Jason would have done, if he could have found a place to set the damned pitcher. I think they would have found a way to be happy. Josh propped himself up on his elbows. Jason met Lotties eyes and saw the same furious pain he himself felt. Ive always had the impression that she was dead, but now that you mention it, hes never said anything one way or the other. You dont want to claim me as a brother., It doesnt really matter if I want to or not. Taking the journal from the table, Jason took a step closer. I never intended to shout it from the rooftops., Maybe he thought he couldnt take that chance with my mothers life, Jason shrugged helplessly. Fashioned from sturdy oak, the box itself had been solidly made, the corners flush and square. Jason couldnt contain his gasp. How could a man like that have a drop of Bolt blood in his veins? She spoke of long days in an unfamiliar environment. Always acting like hes our better when he aint nothing but a damned injun.. Jeremys entire awareness centered on Candy when she entered the church. This is kinda our fault, even though not the way he thinks.. And each let out a soft sound of appreciation. And for that child to be Aaron Stempel Joshua would never accept. Dodging, Josh retreated as quickly as his unsteady legs allowed. If they would have known how quickly they were going to lose him, perhaps they would have saved his carvings as keepsakes. As hed suspected, Lottie stood on his porch when he opened his door. Gingerly, Aaron returned the embrace, then leaned back to plop a quick peck on Candys cheek. And he remembered the first time he was allowed to hold his tiny newborn brother. Thanks for sharing!! Sounds like it to me. The memory of the incident still stung. Ordinarily he knew he had a talent with words; he could make them sing and dance at his command. Oh course not. I dont think we have anything else to discuss. He never called me son. Aaron pushed himself forward, locking eyes with Jason. Together they remembered when theyd salted Candys grandfathers mine to help fulfill what they thought were a dying mans dreams. In the photograph, the bride looks happy. Aaron strode away from the Bolt cabin, trying to stomp his anger into the earth below his feet. Was this what Aaron hadnt wanted to admit? Jason, what is it that youre really trying to accomplish?, Whats the goal? Wheres Josh?, He was already gone when I got up this morning., Grimacing, Jeremy met Jasons sad eyes. He had only known Stempel as an adult, though he realized for the first time that Stempel must have been younger than Josh was now when they first met. Jasons chest filled with pride as he watched Joshua help Jeremy adjust the new suit hed bought specifically for his wedding. There was no way they would ever be one big happy family. No, I havent. Standing outside of Lotties, Jason gave himself a bracing speech. He regretted what he said to you. Aaron S-s-s-tempel., Candy burst into unexpected laughter. He scampered out of the saloon, dreading his next task, but with a little lighter heart. A few monthscleared up things in Tucsonthen George diedI ended up in Seattle.. :-) But the idea hit me like a lightning bolt and wouldn't leave me alone till I wrote down. How? Jason choked into the stunned silence. Neither fast nor flashy as a fighter, Aaron knew his strengths. Instinctively, he flinched away. Duncan held up his hand for quiet. Jonathan cared about Madeline but at the time he first left for America, they were nae in love., After years together, their deep respect for each other turned into an equally deep love. He looked up at his uncle when the edge was off his hunger. Jeremys grown into a fine young man. If she was still alive. Is that why you came to Seattle? What he saw raised a lump in his throat. 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. But to be able to - if not talk to the boy - then to hear of him regularly, I would give most anything I own. I have just started posting a second story called Choices to Scotland not shame! First time he was already gone when I got up this morning., Grimacing, Jeremy,. 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