***** SEASON EIGHT *****
A Time to Step Down
Why couldn’t he understand? Neither Pa nor I had the intention to boot him out. He just didn’t do himself any favors trying to compete with the younger cowboys. Sure he had been a strong and important help to Pa, but that was years ago. Yet, he still had much to offer, but not at the wrangler’s pace.
How would Pa react when the time came for him to step down? Would Hoss and I be able to make him understand? In case we failed, Adam would find the right words. Older brother would be able to make him see.
By Silver Sven
Credit for a Kill
I’ve never been fond of humble pie, but I sure wish I could serve myself a slice now. I blamed Morgan for not being man enough and cursed Joe for taking what was ours.
Of course, now that I know where that money really is – in a bank account in my husband’s name – I want to take it all back. If only it was that simple to do. My husband is a good man and he’s done all that he can, in spite of his arm. Maybe we can use the money to find a doctor who can fix it.
By Questfan
Ponderosa Explosion
Sometimes I just cain’t understand for the life of me what them writers were up to. I mean, having’ my little brother and me be hornswoggled into investin’ in another stupid scheme.
Didn’t they attend biology classes before they got their writin’ degrees? Didn’t they understand what all them rabbits would do? The handlers couldn’t keep them from escapin’ and doin’ what they did. Here, there, EVERYWHERE! Hoppin’ all over the place.
And then they were gone.
Makes me wonder if our writers weren’t only writin’ for Bonanza. I seem to recall somethin’ about Star Trek, The Trouble with Tribbles.
By BluewindFarm
Author’s Note: Ponderosa Explosion aired January 1, 1967 while Star Trek, The Trouble with Tribbles aired December 29, 1967.
Black Friday
Sunlight filtered through the dirty window of the hotel room, vanquishing the darkness that shrouded my world. Confusion reigned, why am I on the floor? Ow! Why does my head feel as if a chorus of miners are relentlessly hammering?
It takes sheer will power to pick myself up from the floor; focusing solely on moving my arms and legs. That is until I catch a glint of metal — Brass.
Reaching the table, I remember the pocket watch; Five minutes to twelve. There’s something else to remember. My hand gathers six bullets. Sickness. Revenge. Reputation. Remorse. Noon. Gunfight. FRIDAY!
By BluewindFarm
The Wormwood Cup
My Billy, my baby brother, I should have been with you in Carson City, June 16th. You should never have had to die alone. And Cartwright should have hung for his crime. I embraced my guilt for failing you and letting him go unpunished for so long. Hate is consuming me.
Now he’s murdered a second time. I have to be strong to wield my hate against its very source, the man who planted its seeds in my heart. Joe Cartwright deserves to die. I will give you vindication, Billy and make amends, be reconciled with my own initial failure.
By Foreverfree
Truly marvelous little gems. I enjoyed them all, but the final one of Season One really gripped me, Beej.
These are amazing! I love the way writers squeeze extra bits out of the episodes and the sheer variety of style. Great job!
It’s so much fun not only to read but also to write these lines.
Hope some members go on expanding ‘Little Bit’. At least I will try. There are still some episodes to go.
I’ve read all of these and they are priceless! Some made me laugh but most made me think about the soulful sentiments portrayed so well in the little tid-bits! Thanks to all the writers involved for a delightful time!
I haven’t read all of season 1 yet, but I am enjoying these short stories.
What a clever idea for stories. These are wonderful. I’ve only just started to read them. Can’t wait to get to the rest.
You can thank Freyakendra for the original Little Bit idea that blossomed into this challenge.