But Im afraid this mill doesnt meet with our expectations.. Not scared. Uncle Duncan suggested I read some of his journals.. I cant just sit back, Im not saying you should. Lottie kept her own tone soft and soothing. 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. He resented the implication that his own lack of courage held him back. I dont think I can take much more of this. After calling him boy as if he were a stray gutter rat, in the next sentence, Bolt acknowledged him as son. He finally admitted it., All these years and you never said anything! Jason squalled. He must know they had to put on a show of solidarity, even if that was the last thing they were. Sharing their determination, they both gave sharp nods, then followed Stempel into the church. Together they stood before the reverend with entwined hands, forming a circle of two. Red lunged in, driving his shoulder into Aarons midsection. But youre supposed to get drunk when your baby brother gets married. 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. Then it seemed to grow a life of its own. If I could find a way to avoid it, I wouldnt come within a hundred yards of a Bolt. He blinked at the passage hed just read. His age is right. All you had on were shreds and let me tell you, they didnt hide anything. My mothers diary, Aaron explained in a strained voice. He swallowed hard before he could continue. And I think shed like it that it was given in accordance to tradition.. Im so alive, I think Ill burst with it.. Damn Jason for raking it all back up again. +. Is that why you came to Seattle? If only I could see a good direction to move., Duncan stole a glance at Joshua. But I hope you will see fit to allow me to speak with you again. Im sure he wants to prepare for the long trip back to his fort.. Rolling his head from side to side, Aaron tried to release the tension in his shoulders. He grunted in response. But the declaration of guilt, when it was over, had been strangely liberating. I know he would have wanted it that way., Ha! Aaron sneered, snatching his hand away. She didnt do anything wrong. If you had a sister that no one had told you about, would you want to know about her?, She shifted, her alert eyes taking in every nuance of his expression. Jason only gave the journals to you because he knew what torture it would be to read them. What kind of farce is this?, No game, just a family vote. Jasons gaze pinned him. But three men ganged up against one was more than he could bear, no matter what the reasons. Take Fathers journal to heart, Aaron. Could they No, it was pretty plain. Please, just stay put until I get there. That is, how he should daily demonstrate how grateful he was by instant obedience to everything she wanted of him and how he should be properly humble and prove that he knew his place in the scheme of things by groveling before anyone who was his better. Here he was the boss. Too broad to be any of the brothers, he wondered who it could be. Hows Stempel?, Oh, hell be fine, Jason waved vaguely, his eyes focused on something only he could see. Oh, Jeremy, she giggled. I read her words and I want them to be together. Without being asked, Duncan held out a plate with sliced bread. I only want to rectify an injustice my father committed against you and you act like Im trying to destroy your life.. What is it? No, you went right to Stempel., You did, Jason, Jeremy took up the argument. Scared?, Considering, Jeremys grin widened. All of you.. A hand slap from Jeremy sent him on his lonely path. Was it worth the risk? There were times he couldnt believe his good luck. The confession of what theyd done had been one of the most awful moments of Jeremys life. Or a boy for Jon to teach the ways of the forest? Now he stood alone, fighting a battle only he could win. I suggest you reconsider, gentlemen! Thompson stammered. Here Come the Brides is an American comedy Western series from Screen Gems that aired on the ABC television network from September 25, 1968 to April 3, 1970. Billy, he gasped in surprise as he recognized the logger. And hes never made any effort to be friendly with them. He hoped they had the good sense to stay away from Aaron tonight. He says we will wait until we reach the land of his birth to have his peoples ritual to name our child. All the time he knew I was tellin the truth. Julie and Aaron couldnt share the same mother; in fact, they must have no parent in common at all. Bolt! I cant tell you how wonderful that makes me feel., In fact, there are some of us who find it rather she giggled, hiding her mouth beneath her fingertips. Snagging his fathers journal from the mantel, he opened it to the proper page. Thompson opened his mouth to reply just as Aaron walked into the saloon. What do you stand to gain?, Aaron shook his head back and forth, his disbelief obvious. But beneath that hint of defiance, Jeremy could see how badly his older brother wanted him to agree. I thought they were gonna start throwing punches., Oh my, she breathed. Oh, no, he moaned to himself. Why would I know why that man does anything? Did Mirimanto have to die so we could live?, Nae, lad, nae. Duncan grabbed for his hand. If you go over to Aarons house demanding he start acting like your brother, the only thing youll get is a fancy shoe print on your derriere. He could have simply stayed here in America and we could have done naught. You dont have to go, Uncle, Jason protested. Ive never beennot reallyIve always been alone.. I guess that doesnt count. Now get out of here. Ive fought these kinda battles most of my life. Jason, she bawled, darting toward them. Each of them took a long swallow of the fruity punch which had been laced with some of Lotties finest whiskey. Even if it caused the loss of the contract for Seattle, some people just deserved a fat lip. No. Jason straightened abruptly. Oh, no, we cant have that, all the other men agreed. Well take care of this. And now thanks to your family, Im gonna have to start fighting them again., Has your life been so dreadful, lad, that you must strike out at those around you? How old was Aaron then? Jason hoped hed been young enough to be unaffected by the tumult around him. We will not tolerate that kind of prejudice here., Prejudice? Thompson sputtered. And he never would. This is kinda our fault, even though not the way he thinks.. And I never will be. Had Jason been trying to show him what it could be like? He was in a grand fury when he found out. Would he understand how much I regret not being there to watch him grow? Let them hate him. Rolling his head from side to side, Joshua tried to release the tension in his shoulders. I think he should be named after his father but Jon says no. Now he appreciated that Aaron could have been the only one to delivered seasoned wood that quickly. Shes so beautiful. He let it soak into his bruised spirit. Jonathan must have contributed to half the population growth of Washington Territory. If you had only your wits to keep the hundred of bad things that can happen to a fifteen-year old kid on his own from happening? Stempel gave a snort of derision. He flattened his hands on the table. Please imagine that Stempel's nephew is played by guest star young Paul Michael Glaser. Can you tell me something, Uncle?, A hint of wariness narrowed Duncans eyes. Oh, God, he whispered, rubbing an agitated hand across his jaw. Because the girl was Indian? Jason guessed. Cookie said you didnt eat with the rest of the crew either., Youre not my mother, Josh snapped. He did nae always make the right choices but he always made them with the best of intentions.. Stempel could take up the whole morning showing me hisestablishment.. And the owner may sometimes be a jackass -and that had nothing to do with him being part Indian - but hes our jackass and we wont abandon him either. My heart cried for you three bairns, left all alone so young., I was twenty-two, Jason forced a smile. He thought of pulling the pillow over his head but knew it wouldnt do any good. It would have been proof he was just as good as the sons whod had their fathers favor. Took me completely by surprise to find him. A chuff of laughter escaped him. Here Come the Brides In 1865 near Seattle, brothers Jason, Joshua and Jeremy Bolt run a successful logging company on nearby Bridal Veil Mountain, the business and property their parents left them when they died. No, I havent. No! Jeremy knew Jason would do whatever he thought right no matter what his brothers said. I HATE this evil POS app! Jasons probably hatching some scheme for tomorrow as we speak., I wouldnt want to miss it, his grin faded and he continued more seriously. All right. If he let them get behind him, he was in serious trouble. She used our fathers name in her diary. Refresh the page, check Medium 's site status, or find something interesting to read. Jason, Joshua and Ken dragged the rest of the combatants apart. Should they know? Keep your hands off me, Bolt. Soon he was laughing so hard, tears filled his dark eyes. Thanks for sharing!! Yet he craved the knowledge. The suspense is killing us, Jason replied with a slight grin. Until this moment, hed wrestled with the fact intellectually and accepted it. Theyre gonna kill him!. But, Lord, it was killing him. Jason nodded somehow sure this would turn out all right. You answered some questions which I wished had been handled in the series regarding Jason and when responsible for the brothers. How do you do Aarons eyes widened as he glanced down at the mans insignia. He simply wasnt a good enough actor to cover what he felt. This is my second quiz about the TV show, "Here Come The Brides", that aired from 1968-70. Hell, he might do it anyway. Its dangerous to let the boy get too close. Will you be a girl who will steal her fathers heart with her smile? Why? She put both hands on her temples, as if with the pressure she could control the tornado of thoughts. IMHO, you write extremely well and have captured Jason and Aaron. Standing just inside the doorway, he beamed at the crowd. Thats a fact no one can deny., Aaron grinned sardonically. Someone to be proud of you? Sometimes we play for big stakes and sometimes just for the love of the game. Josh and Jason also wore new suits, crisp white shirts and meticulously knotted ties. Aaron felt a surge of irritation at the way they lounged against his desk but he didnt have the energy to sustain it. And itll give me a chance to talk to Biddie. Jason can be pretty stubborn too., While youve never been stubborn about anything., He pretended to consider the question. Youll never let me forget, will you? Jason halted his march when he saw Jeremys approach. I was always the dutiful son. I could take myself out., Jason pulled him back into the room. Is that all our mountain means to you? Like a stick of dynamite had exploded unexpectedly in their midst. He picked self-consciously at the bark beneath his hand. A hint of gratitude sparked in Aarons eyes at his understanding. Looks like Red, Billy and George were trying to beat up Stempel. And how could he live with those emotions toward his own brother? Tilting his head up, she stared intently into his eyes. The trees are up on the mountain. To see how ludicrous it was to think Aaron Stempel could be even part Bolt. Miss Cloom., I just have to tell you how badly we all feel about what happened to you the other day. She clung to Aarons sleeve. Our father would never have made a baby with another woman when he was engaged to our mother! Seems I remember you carrying on about how Mary Kate was the girl for you. He hoped he wasnt too late to get some. Possibly a night of drinking the spiked punch would open his mouth a bit. The series which Robert Brown did after Brides was a syndicated series named Primus, which ran for one season 1971-1972. Ive neverI dont know how! Stempel exploded. Especially in a family like the Bolts., Why didnt you say anything? Jason framed Joshs shoulders with his hands. Which leaves me where Ive always been. You know what a clam he can be. Aaron turned enough so their momentum crashed them into the wall instead of the ground. Raising his head, he looked directly into Aarons eyes. It was wrong what we did. Duncan shook his head slowly. Jason checked on the whereabouts of both of his brothers. He remembered Joshuas incessant questions and his fathers red-faced replies. In his opinion, there was nothing tall, strong Jonathan Bolt couldnt do. But I do know I want to keep our family together.. That Stempel aint the only one might be part injun. Jason didnt know where to start. What he felt he would have felt for any woman in her situation. All the questions hed longed to ask Jonathan Bolt, but hadnt been able to because of the mans denial, bubbled up inside of him. Include him in family occasions. Im sorry. The rising moon glittered off the Sound. I dinna think he would ever write about it, Duncan whispered, his face ashy gray. Joshua, Jeremy, why dont you escort the colonel back to Lotties. I wouldnt be buyin now either., In a way you are. She started to steer him across the room. Shreds. She gave him a teasing pat on the cheek. Mirimantos, he pronounced her name carefully. They enjoyed it! He turned to appeal to his youngest brother. It focuses primarily on Joshua Bolt(played by David Soul)and the growing friendship with a drifter. Im only talking about a meal here, Aaron.. Hed dreamed that one day his real father would appear on the doorstep to whisk him away to a better life. I keep thinking about what Bolt said about Mr. High-and-Mighty-millowner., Oh, Billy scratched at his sweat-soaked shirt. The millowner had been sociable enough during the evening theyd spent together but he hadnt spoken at all about their family situation. Unconsciously, he began rocking, a moan rattling in his throat. But I know Jason. Joshua was nearby and heard the order. That reaction was exactly what Aaron was aiming for. Oh, she let him know when she thought hed stepped over the line, but he knew he was always welcome in her place. All of it? Jeremy held his breath as he waited for the answer. If that had been Bolts plan, hed won. Aaron, you want some breakfast before you go off to the mill?. Josh, how can you say that? Jeremy grabbed his arm to prevent his escape. For two days, he fought the battle within himself. Backstory, plus answering the questions 1) Why do the Bolt Brothers look so different? Stempel hates us!, No, he doesnt, Josh. Standing, the colonel straightened his uniform, emphasizing the gunbelt strapped around his waist. Pain jolted up his arm as he connected solidly with Reds jaw. The rigid lines of his shoulders relaxed and he quirked a smile. Hardly a bairn., Aye, but still young to take on the responsibilities of a family.. Hed hated seeing the disappointment on Jasons face. This is j-j-j-just so Im g-gonna take a w-w-walk., I think I w-will be, Jeremy smiled sadly. Just teasing. A harsh chuckle rumbled in his chest as he recalled the foolish fantasies hed harbored as a boy. As soon as she disappeared, Candy clutched Jasons arm. Jeremy identified two more Bolt loggers as they were pulled free from the fight. Theres a mail-order bride. To think in less than two weeks this woman would be his wife! Should I have told them?, It is too late to ask that question, is it nae, lad? Duncan laughed humorlessly. You mean, now? Aaron struck out. I am afeared. No, you dont. Youre late, Candy scolded with a mock-frown on her face. Must he too pay the price for my foolishness? Do yea still have them?, Yes, theyre packed in the cedar chest., Tilting his head, Jason played with his fork. Jason heard a muffled squeak of laughter behind him. Forcibly swallowing each mouthful of food, it sat like a fiery lump in his belly. Well, if you dont need my help, I better be getting home., I suppose, she smiled. Why wont you let me help? With Robert Brown, Bobby Sherman, David Soul, Bridget Hanley. His wife. But I have to talk to someone, let this poison inside me out. How could he deny it now? She drew in a sharp breath then let it out slowly. The pot callin the kettle black, Bolt?, Jason gave a rueful grin and shrug. Abruptly, he collapsed back, the hand still holding the diary covering his face. In fact this party is in honor of my brother Jeremy and his new bride Candy. What she knows. For an instant he thought to deny the charge of having Indian blood. Stopping beside a fallen log, Candy pulled him to a seat beside her. Im so confused, Joshs voice was muffled by his arms. That its Aaron Stempel., God, Jason, how many times has he cheated us? Josh tried to make his brother see sense. In kindergarten, Faith and I sat next to each other during storytelling time. Well, Mrs. Bolt, shall we make our way to our reception?, Yes, Mr. Bolt, I think thats exactly what we should do.. Holding out his arm, Jason invited Joshua into the family circle. Admiring the smile hed cause, he leaned in to steal a kiss. But the only way they could possibly have found out was from the Bolts. It was an undersea adventure that apparently filmed in Hawaii. Interesting take on the "half-sibling" plot so popular in our fandom. Just to see them again, to make sure they are well, would be worth whatever loathing she could heap on me. You may kiss the bride.. Concentrating on each movement helped to keep all the disturbing feelings at bay. Could you pour for me? Jeremy groaned when the birds outside his window greeted the new day. Why didnt he ever say anything?, Father, he Jeremy choked on his shame, a feeling he never would have associated with his father. The two men were close to the same age and size. trampset 835 Followers Follow More from Medium Mark Schaefer 20 Entertaining Uses of ChatGPT You Never Knew Were Possible Jason tried to look inconspicuous, but hed never been very good at fading into a crowd. Once we got the girl to agree, we smuggled her away without Jonathans knowledge. You would have been eaten alive., Josh blinked at the ferocity and pain radiating from Stempel. You better, Aaron growled. Your father denied I even existed.. Aw, wise Lottie. Reaching up, Jason pressed her hand to his lips then guided her to sit beside him. A tall, well-built man stood outside the open door. And what of my son? This went directly against the image of the man hed grown up idolizing. Perhaps their being so young contributed to what happened., He sighed, swirled the amber liquid around in his glass. Alone, hed made something of his life. But he was engaged to our m-m-mother at the time., Aye. Wipe that scowl off your face, Lottie demanded as she stepped over his long legs. After handing out the full glasses, Josh settled himself in a chair on the other side of Aaron. The boy gives no hint that we might be related as he faces off with us across that big desk of his. I dont think Ive ever seen a lovelier bride, he called with all sincerity. All right. She circled the railing, never relinquishing her grip on his hand. Jason looked down in awe at the delicate tome. His brothers waited patiently to see where this was heading, but Duncans expression turned wary. About my mother., And you got angry, didnt you, Aaron? Jason prompted quietly. The mountain!? 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