How could Bolt claim to be proud of something hed had nothing to do with? In fact, one of the Bolts had probably set this whole thing up. Yes, I live about 40 miles NW of Minneapolis. Hed grown up in Jasons shadow. Hed stayed up much too late talking to Candy. Her name was Mirimanto., Duncan flushed and dropped his eyes. I know, but I promised a certain lovely saloon owner I would share a drink and a game of cribbage this fine evening. And Aaron had a big decision to make before he appeared at the wedding. Itll all work out for the best, Aaron, youll see.. Was this what Aaron hadnt wanted to admit? Tears streaked down her cheeks, but he could hear no hesitation or regret as she repeated her vows to him. For hours hed been waiting to present his gift. Or if he did, he didnt chose to comment on it. Large, childish printing sloped across the page. What do I care about that? I dont have time for this, Aaron grumbled but he opened the journal to the marked page. Jon says we will stay here until the next moon. Snatching a final kiss, he turned and headed for home. For all of his hopeful optimism, Jason knew this wasnt the end of their conflict but only the first step in the right direction. Jason tried to look inconspicuous, but hed never been very good at fading into a crowd. A few monthscleared up things in Tucsonthen George diedI ended up in Seattle.. You cant change how people believe and feel overnight., But I need to do something, his voice rose. Salty tears flavored her lips as he claimed them for his own. Is our father the man we thought we knew? Jason added quietly. All day long hed tussled with his dilemma. At Joshs present age, Stempel had had his own growing business and had built the biggest house in Seattle. Josh scrubbed wearily at his face as he heard the unmistakable tread of his oldest brother. His wife. Pouring himself a cup, he frowned at the visible ripples in what should have been the smooth surface of the liquid. Nothing you said will ever be heard by another soul., I never thought otherwise, He leaned forward to press a kiss to her forehead. What the hell! He whirled on his assailant. What exactly are you saying, Colonel? Jason cut through the babble. What has he ever done for us that would make you care about him? He had never understood the strange game his brother and the millowner played. They broke up reluctantly, trailing off in small groups, the buzz of rumor already starting. She didnt do anything wrong. Josh, how can you say that? Jeremy grabbed his arm to prevent his escape. Youre very upset, arent you?, Yeah, I am, but I shouldnt be taking it out on you., Youre not. The bride and groom had sneaked out more than an hour ago. You knew! He even seemed to be enjoying their competition as much as Jason. Very late the second night, Aaron picked up the journal of Jonathan Bolt. Maybe he had been pushing both Aaron and Joshua too hard. We just could nae let Jon ruin his life by making such a bad choice for a wife. He continued defensively, Besides he would have been banned from the church if he forsook his promised wife.. A hint of gratitude sparked in Aarons eyes at his understanding. But if Aaron was nothing else, he was a savvy businessman. If there was one person in the world, he knew he could trust with his secrets, it was Carlotta Hatfield. If his father hadnt loved Miri, it would mean his father had taken advantage of a vulnerable young woman with no intention of fulfilling his responsibilities. Love? Damned coward. Is it the fever, or is Amanda just seeing things? A gentle tug pulled her into his arms. S1, Ep13 8 Jan. 1969 The Log Jam 6.9 (32) It took no guesswork to figure out how Red and his cronies learned of Aarons ancestry. Many years ago, goaded by a few too many drinks and an incautious remark or two, theyd had a chopping contest. He grunted in response. Jason watched Aaron flop in his chair as Joshua and Jeremy led a sputtering Thompson out of the office. Mother must have been devastated, Joshua breathed. You know, therere plenty of men around here you could hire to do that. 2 quizzes and 20 trivia questions. He owned his own business, which grew more prosperous every year. Now he wished he had. Aaron felt a surge of irritation at the way they lounged against his desk but he didnt have the energy to sustain it. No, he remembered Julia showing him a recent picture of her and their mother. That makes it two to one against. Jason gave his answer as if he was voting for something as inconsequential as what to cook for supper. Just what he needed, a layer of guilt added to the already complex swirl of emotions inside him. All three Bolts were crammed into the tiny back room of the church and the wedding was only minutes away. His father had denied him. It does nae look like now is a good time to push him. Undiluted compassion for the man unexpectedly struck Joshua. Yes, I miss him. And hell slap another layer on the wall that keeps everyone else out. Shouldnt you keep it for your own wedding?, I still have a few other things that belonged to her. The only thing he was concerned about was the scandal I might cause. Im sorry, sweetheart. She tipped his chin up so he would meet her eyes. It was all Jasons fault in the first place. Aaron? Lottie turned startled eyes to Stempel. When Red opened his mouth to reply, Aaron lashed out. What could I give her but more pain? Sure you would have, Aaron sneered at the page. They should be fairly easy if you remember this wonderful show! And shed died only months before Aaron had confronted their father. How must he have felt knowing he was but that the right to claim it had been denied him? Well take care of this. As much as Jason didnt want it to be true, Aaron was their brother. For the child growing in my belly. When they got to the street he realized Aaron wasnt immediately behind them. I still had my shirt on, he protested. Mornin, Jason greeted as he came out of his room. Not that hed ever really been friendly with the middle Bolt but theyd always been able to maintain a civil working relationship before. And Uncle Duncan confirmed it., Yeah. The story had been no surprise to Stempel, Jeremy belatedly realized. But the declaration of guilt, when it was over, had been strangely liberating. The man couldnt even call him by his name. Its pretty obvious he doesnt want to talk to us, though., I guess I can understand that. Jeremy chewed the inside of his cheek. The great Jason Bolt. Without drinking he pressed the cool glass against his brow. When our child is older, he will choose a name according to the customs of my people. Even with his white-knuckled grip, he could still see his confusion reflected in his hands appalling tremor. But he had to present a strong, calm faade or Thompson would gnaw at them like a dog with a bone. Close all of the Bolts out of your life once and for all. Aaron sat motionless, eyes glued to the page. I dont remember it like that.. But three men ganged up against one was more than he could bear, no matter what the reasons. That Im half-Indian? He stared into the dark eyes reflected in the mirror, trying to read the answers. 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. You cant just stop being Jason Bolt. B ridget is best known for her starring role as Candy Pruitt on the ABC series Here Come The Brides. Well, he would know today. Efficiently she packed another cloth inside his mouth, clucking in sympathy as she did. When he got to Thompson, his eyes hardened. Is that all our mountain means to you? I only told him the truth.. The last thing he wanted to listen to was Jason pontificating about family and responsibility. Jason pulled, keeping him moving until the two men were no longer within arms reach. Bobby Sherman also recorded music and was a heart-throb back then, too. Jon called her Miri. Pleasantly intoxicated himself, Jason grinned with contentment. Well, ladiesand gentleman, Lottie started shooing motions. He glanced over at Jason, who was watching him with intensity. With a goofy grin, Josh filled three glasses with the well spiked punch and meandered in their direction. He tried to order his thoughts but how could he, when he felt like his feet no longer touched the ground. Oh, Jason had stopped by, but they had passed the evening with a companionable game of cribbage without a mention being made of family. How? Jason choked into the stunned silence. He came back to Scotland not to shame your mother but because he thought Madeline deserved to hear the words from him. For ten years Ive fought those sneaking Indians, now you expect me to deal with one as if hes white?, Fought Indians, my Aunt Mabel, Lottie muttered. Watching you., Blushing, she touched her fingers to her lips. Aaron stomped into his house, slamming the door so hard behind him the walls rattled. But he did try; after Mother wasgone, he tried to bring you into the family, didnt he, Aaron?. I may not have paid those telegrams much heed but, you see, the officer in question had already raised enough suspicion that an investigation was in progress.. Taking a healthy swallow from his mug, Jason mulled over what Aaron had said of why hed asked for the truth from their father. Take a break. As they walked in silence toward the saloon, Jason tried to frame the dilemma in his mind. All the venom the colonel had been about to launch at Jason and Lottie drew back; a much more satisfying target had just entered the arena. I know he would have wanted it that way., Ha! Aaron sneered, snatching his hand away. Or do you think I should owe you for your little act of charity just now?, It's no handout or charity. And why did he want Jason to drop the subject now? Sending a regretful glance at Aarons hunched shoulders, he headed for the door. A part of him yearned toward that solution. Without being asked, Duncan held out a plate with sliced bread. 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. One week from Saturday you and I are going to be married and nothing is going to stand in our way.. Even though we have been joined by the ceremony of my people, Jon says we must go back to the land of his birth to be joined before his Gods. Jason was appalled but not for the reason Aaron thought. If you survived that, you might find someone whod give you hope; make you see the possibility that not all people were evil and that life could be good. And a thief. How do you Stempel, what Questions tumbled over each other, too quickly to be answered. This is a wedding reception for Jeremy and Candy. We just want to make sure you dont get them purty clothes all dirty before you get to the reception., And we want to make sure you actually make it over there, Josh added. I didnt need more Bolts; I needed someone Balter would listen to., And you were willing to put Bass life in Stempels hands?, Jason stared straight into Joshs eyes, no doubt at all in his expression. Its true., Pshaw! she waved with indifference. Aaron used the appellation constantly when talking to the younger Bolt brothers, basically because he knew how much it irritated them. I cant believe you two. Many a long winter night, their father had entertained them with tales of his adventures in a wild new land. His anger flared, threatening to consume him and everyone around him. Would he never be free of that man? Im so alive, I think Ill burst with it.. 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