Summary: In my “Just a….” stories, the characters conspire plots on behalf of fanfic writers and readers. These are silly dalliances showing that our boys know who we are, what we do to them and what we want them to do. 

PAGE 2:  Just a Little Disagreement: Adam comes home with a black eye and a poor excuse for how he got it, so his family helps him produce a better plot.***For the results of their efforts, see the dramatic story, “The Dawson Gang.”
PAGE 3: Just a Poker Game: Joe comes home late from a poker game without a story worth telling, so Adam helps him concoct a plot intense enough to satisfy SJS fans everywhere.***For the results, see the dramatic story, “Loser Take All.”

Rated: K+  WC  4600

Summary:  Thunderstorms can be scary things. . .unless one has a big brother to make it better. A prequel.  

Rated: K  (1,100 words)

Summary:  The best mishaps are the ones you can laugh about.

Rating: K  Word count: 660

Summary: A short piece written for a good laugh. Hope you will laugh as hard as my sister and I did!

Rating:  K+ (1,760 words)

Rating: K

Word Count=5950

Summary: Two men plan are entrusted with a plan to kidnap one of Ben’s sons and hold him for ransom.

Rating: K+

Word Count=3113

Summary: After seeking refuge during an Indian attack, Joe finds himself in a high-stakes poker game where everything, including his life, is on the line.

Summary:   Joe makes a commitment without fully understanding what’s involved.  

Rated:  T — WC  1200

Summary:  Joe has his hands full trying to manage four girls who are interested in him

Rated: K (18,275 words)

Summary:  Ben is determined that this Founder’s Day will be a family affair, but his sons have other ideas  

Rated: K (17,400 words)

Summary:  A tongue in cheek story of what our favorite family might make of a modern-day purchase.  Inspired by a fun day spent assembling flatpack furniture.  We imagined what the boys would have made of the less than explicit instructions.
Rating:  G  (3,150 words)

Summary:  Ben finds it necessary to take a young Little Joe on a long stagecoach trip

Rated: K (7,090 words)

Summary:  Joe is forced to stay in bed after an accident and causes trouble for everyone as a result

Rated: K (14,980 words)

Rating: K

Word Count=2177

Summary: Two year old Hoss comes across some hatching ducklings. Will Pa let him keep his new friends?

Summary:  The announcement of Joe’s wedding to Alice brings a variety of reactions from some of his old girlfriends

Rated: K (7,735 words)

Rating: K

Word Count=4287

Summary: A What Happened Next for Old Sheba.