Category: Hurt/Comfort
Marie’s Boys (by Dodo)
Summary: (A WHN for The Storm) Joe finds that to heal a broken heart he needs help from his family
Rated: K+ Word Count: 9460
The Letter of the Law (by Susan G)
Summary: Ben and Joe aid an acquaintance in evaluating a mine whose owners care little for their impact on the land.
Word Count: 17,300 Rated: T
Two Good Men (by ACSPeej)
Summary: All because of a bank robbery. Sigh, oh what could have been. Rating: G Words: 1,650
Reflections Under a Starry Sky (by Dodo)
Summary: A combined WHN for The Legacy and Decision at Los Roblos.
Rated: K+ Word Count: 13,508
The Whistle (by Dodo)
Summary: Joe finds solace from an unexpected source
Rated: K+ Word Count: 9161
Dead On Time (by Dodo)
Summary: It’s New Years Eve and Death awaits its latest victim from the Ponderosa
Rated: K+ WC 16,500
The Healing Touch (by Susan G)
Summary: Joe is wounded when the stage he and Ben were riding in is robbed.
Word Count: 5100 Rated T
Waiting (by Dodo)
Summary: Joe’s thoughts as he waits to die
Rated: K+ Word Count: 10663
The Snipe Hunt (by Susan G)
Summary: Joe pulls Hoss into another prank that could cost more than he bargained for.
Word Count: 27,300 Rated: T
Burden of Guilt (by DebbieB)
Summary: When Joe is shot by an intruder, Ben blames himself for his son’s injury. Things go from bad to worse, deepening Ben’s burden of guilt.
Rated: PG for Mild language (14,550 words)
The Mission (by Susan G)
Summary: Ben and Joe are robbed and left afoot in the desert with the nearest outpost about twenty miles away. Their journey is complicated when Joe is bitten by a scorpion.
Word Count: 10,000 Rated: T
Breath of Life (by JoanS)
Summary: A potentially deadly illness sneaks up on the youngest Cartwright. Follow along as, in a moment of true Joe, the family finds themselves racing against time.
Rating: K (16,720 words)
To Bed, To Bed (by Calim11)
Summary: With Ben in Denver and Hop Sing in San Francisco, Adam’s in charge. What could possibly go wrong?
Rating: K+ (7,970 words)
Thoughts on Being a Father (by DebbieB)
Summary: With his youngest son injured, Ben takes time to reflect on what his life was like before he became a father.
Rated: G (2,420 words)
Holdin’ the Cut (by Harper)
Summary: Adam returns from college and struggles to renew his relationship with Joe.
Rated: K+ (16,545 words)
