Jeremy wanted to go back to the time when he understood the world and the people around him. Would they understand the significance? Jason and Aaron's conflict/friendship has always fascinated me. 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. Jeremys entire awareness centered on Candy when she entered the church. Work Text: The water lapped gently against the ship as it pulled to the dock. My grandmother was a fine lady and theres nothing injun about me., George jerked his arm away. Jake and Lucas cringed. Acts like I should be grateful to be called a Bolt! They tussled in the mud, each trying to gain an advantage. A roof over my head, thats all I got. Where do you think youre going, Aaron? Hurry! Aaron took a large gulp of brandy, not even bothering to pour it in a glass. Although his lower lip had resumed its normal shape, the bruises had progressed to that awful yellowish-green stage. Harve shoved Billy toward his companions. Its ancient history. Someone thought you were LORI Smith, a former contributor. Josh scrubbed wearily at his face as he heard the unmistakable tread of his oldest brother. Seating herself again, Lottie took his hand in both of hers. The boy is my son. Only as part of the Bolt brothers had he been able to win. Practically shouted it in the middle of the camp. To cover, he stomped to the coffeepot warming on the stove. Damn. Stempel glared as he visibly wrenched himself from distant memories. I know you and mother are together again and watching over us.. Whats this all about? Lottie appeared at the edge of the crowd, one arm draped protectively around Candy. A spontaneous cheer rose from the loggers in the congregation. Jeremy laughed with her, admiring the sparkle in her eyes. He wasnt that kind of man., I wishbut we cant wish away the truth, can we? What a hardship it was. Thumping his brother on the back, Jason began throwing breakfast on the table, a new bounce in his step. A quick glance told Aaron that the other two brothers were just as stunned as he was. His breath hissing between his teeth, he settled back against a rock ledge, trying to let the sounds of the sea beneath him soothe his jangled thoughts. B-b-but its g-g-gonna take some g-g-g-getting used to.. A day to celebrate your love and the beginning of your lives together. Looks like what you want to say will take more than a minute.. Jason, she bawled, darting toward them. And I never will.. He wanted it exactly the way it was., Thats not true. Jason pushed his fathers journals across the table. Hed done entirely too much reading in the past few nights. Hed grown up in Jasons shadow. The entire foundation on which hed built his life shook. Oh, no, he moaned to himself. Viciously he slung a stone off the edge of the cliff. 91 10. by fruitynever. Joshua? Damn you, he shouted. He hoped the little surprise hed planned for later in the evening would turn the man in the right direction. I turned ditto-machine purple. So you got mad., Stempel slammed his hand against the window frame. Candys eyes echoed the same startled confusion. 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. Stempel, he was so mad tonight. Joshua knew in his soul that Jonathan Bolt had been an honest man, a fair man. George Stempel guessed I was three but he didnt really know., Brow furrowed, Duncan stroked his beard thoughtfully. So glad to see you writing again! I didnt mean to upset you, Lottie., Wiping her eyes, she gave his hand a smart slap. A tug on his shoulder stopped him. Thank you for not being offended. Josh sucked in a breath as Jason hit a nerve. Thank you, Aaron, well always treasure your present. Jason winced at her choice of words, but Aaron didnt seem to notice. If there was one person in the world, he knew he could trust with his secrets, it was Carlotta Hatfield. But the diary drew him, teased him with its mystery. Quick fingers roamed through his hair searching for lumps. Your father saw to that.. Jason was the one who was good with words, not him. I might not believe it myself if I hadn't written it. A hint of gratitude sparked in Aarons eyes at his understanding. 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. Why would I know why that man does anything? Not that it matters what I say - but go ahead and take his offer. Jonathan Bolt had chosen not to acknowledge him as a son and that could never change. What the hell are you up to, Bolt? Aaron spoke into hands cupped around his face. Will anyone die? We're fighting on the same side of this war, Aaron. Jason parked his butt on the edge of the desk. Or was he just Aaron? Do you know what today is? he asked softly. Can I get you something to help wake up? The millowner had never been the life of a party but neither had he ever hid himself in a corner speaking only when dragged into a conversation. Jason treated him as an equal, always had. Even though he had all the windows open, Aarons office felt close and stifling. Or do you think I should owe you for your little act of charity just now?, It's no handout or charity. Hed never been afraid of death. Its not like youve never eaten a meal with us before., He slammed the cup back down on the stove. His younger brother raised his hands in apology. Not Jason - that man pounded, he never just knocked. Candy's little brother and sister arrive in Seattle, but that's not the only excitement; Jeremy's ready to propose. Astonishingly a few days later, Wainwright appeared at the Bolt cabin, money in hand and cursing Aaron Stempel. Not another story about an illegitimate Bolt sibling. Yes, me, boy. Im just sure Ill spill it all over the table. But the way he touched her, spoke to her and of her. So Aaron couldnt even have been two when his mother died., Duncans head jerked up. And Aaron had a big decision to make before he appeared at the wedding. I wasnt making fun of you. He hoped. Shreds. She gave him a teasing pat on the cheek. Occasion seems to call for some fortification, he smiled wearily. This bigot wasnt going to make him do it now. I couldn't stop reading until I finished it last night. I waited to eat with you., Thank you, Uncle, Jason grinned as he ladled out the stew. Well, all Fancy Suit had to do was crook his finger and your girl left you laying in the dust., Never carried on about her, George grumbled. He is so young, yet he knows something is terribly wrong. You know what this could mean to us, dont you, Aaron?, Of course, I know. Aaron rolled his eyes. He told the truth in his journal, but he told Stempel he couldnt be his father. Abruptly Jeremy slammed his hand down on the log, making Candy jump. All morning long, hed endured Thompsons digs. He did nae always make the right choices but he always made them with the best of intentions.. Here Come The Brides Trivia Quizzes. Oh, Jason had stopped by, but they had passed the evening with a companionable game of cribbage without a mention being made of family. So, Aaron, arent you going to congratulate the bride and groom?, Wellyes Aaron stumbled. Josh resisted the urge to back away, not allowing himself to be intimidated. Just came in to warm up., Josh checked the surge of irritation. Still, hunger gnawed at his belly. We thought it best at the time, Duncan scowled. But I hope you will see fit to allow me to speak with you again. Very late the second night, Joshua picked up the diary of Miri. There might yet come a day when hed do it. Shed said it was because calling her Mother was disrespectful to his real mother, but Aaron had known the truth. I learned my lesson last time I was here. Hes not sleeping much either. How are you doing this morning?, Confused, Jeremy confessed. Stempels mother had died because of the actions of the Bolt clan. Or tired, the skin drawn taut across his broad cheekbones. He says we will wait until we reach the land of his birth to have his peoples ritual to name our child. Well take care of this. In fact, theyd mostly avoided him. Stopping beside a fallen log, Candy pulled him to a seat beside her. Hed deliberately stayed in camp, taking an inventory of supplies, knowing that with his level of concentration hed be a danger to himself and others out on the slopes. But three men ganged up against one was more than he could bear, no matter what the reasons. Too good, sometimes. But even with all his attempts at our mountain, I could never hate him. This is kinda our fault, even though not the way he thinks.. Ever since the party began, Aaron had been acting most peculiar. Just close the damned thing, he told himself. Aaron dropped his glare from Thompson to Lotties misty eyes. The concept of Aaron being a Bolt brother is still a concept too difficult for me to accept. Yes! he shouted. Jason felt a little misty-eyed himself. Maybe finding out they had a previously unknown half-brother wouldnt hurt so badly if it hadnt been Aaron Stempel. I didnt want to believe it either.. He ran with the futile hope of leaving all the fear and anger raging inside him behind. If he really doubted me, maybe I could understand. Jason, there will never be room for that half-breed bastard at my table. No amount of Jasons considerable powers of persuasion could make him feel any different. Good evening, General., Bolt and Stempel. Ashland chuckled. And I was missing him. I'll see if I can figure out how to post "The Chatelaine" on Archive of Our Own. Nothing we said would make him change his disastrous course. Duncan looked at each of them in turn, his expression faintly shamed. He knew Candy could feel his sweaty palms but that was all right. Aaron, calm down, Jason ordered, barely avoiding a flying elbow. Thompson had already made up his mind. He said "Jeremy, you usually don't have this hard a liquor this early in the day. Jason halted his march when he saw Jeremys approach. She saw Mark by the admit desk. Yeah, I know, he called back with less volume than his brother. I never intended to shout it from the rooftops., Maybe he thought he couldnt take that chance with my mothers life, Jason shrugged helplessly. Physically, that is., It wasnt my fault! Josh burst. My mill has a third more capacity than his and you know it. Lottie grasped Aarons clenched fist with both of her hands. I didnt mean, No, I understand. Do you know what this is about?, Aye, Duncan answered warily. You dont have to go, Uncle, Jason protested. So you say. I dont like that he lied then but I can understand., For three years after Momma died, he still kept the secret. A deafening quiet greeted Jason as he entered the cabin he shared with his two younger brothers. The obsession hed raged against and reveled in most of his life had control of him now. Not ever! Lurching to his feet, Josh started to stalk away. But Jason knew he wouldnt be able to let it go. Were you so jealous of Father leaving the mountain to us that you had to keep trying to hurt us any way you could?, Jealous?! Joshua isnt quite sure of what to make of his baby brother. He wasnt going to read it. 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. He did the best he could., He made a pretty big mistake, didnt he?, Mistake? Howd it go at camp today?, Letting out a little breath of relief at Aarons willingness to play the game, Jason smiled. Just what he needed, a layer of guilt added to the already complex swirl of emotions inside him. His brother Aaron. You didnt., I did. Jason plucked the gift from the giggling millowners hand, displaying the pine cone which had been painstakingly painted gold. They broke up reluctantly, trailing off in small groups, the buzz of rumor already starting. Since Thompsons departure, Jason had been filled with a sense of quiet waiting. Holding out his arm, Jason invited Joshua into the family circle. I still had my shirt on, he protested. Why cant you just relax and accept that there might be a place in our family for you?, Aaron jumped up from his chair, his movements sharp and jerky. He was beginning to wonder if a person could die of frustration. Jason exploded with startled glee. The revealing stance lasted only a moment. 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