Adam was packed and ready to go by that evening. He could hear his family downstairs; his father’s deep voice, Hoss’s natural tone, Little Joe’s high-pitched laughter.
How am I going to explain this to them?
Adam checked his room over one last time, then picked up his travel bag. He didn’t know when he would see this room again. It had always been there waiting for him in the past. He hoped it would be again. He paused for a moment at the top of the stairs. The busy hum of conversation going on below had always been a comfort to him.
They’ll understand.
As Adam descended the stairs, Hoss was the first to notice his valise.
“Hey big brother, where’d you think you’re going?”
Adam’s answer was directed at all three of the men in the living room. “I,” he cleared his throat. “I need to talk to all of you.”
“Adam, is something wrong?” Ben asked.
“I’m not sure yet, Pa. That’s what I have to find out. I got a letter yesterday.” Adam pulled the envelope out of his pocket, noting the look of guilt that passed over his brothers’ faces. “You might want to sit down,” Adam said before continuing. “This is going to take a little explaining . . .
Bahj,
This is simply exquisite. It is heartwarming, poignant, and
full of hope and promise. If you decide to write a sequel, I would love to read it even though my favorite character is LJ.
This was a great story. So intense. LotG of pain and grief and a nice ending. I was Glad Sissy and Meg got back together in the end. Good always conquers over evil in the end. Thanks
This story touched my heart, and you wove it seamlessly into the tapestry that is the Cartwright family. A beautiful story of love and redemption, disappointed hopes and hearts torn and broken, only to be mended again by unbreakable love and devotion.
Beautiful.
What a wonderful, multi-layered absolutely gorgeous story. It moved me to tears more than once. Thank you for this. 🙂
Bahj, I read this magnificent story last night and was moved to tears at least a couple of times. The art of accurately portraying our favorite character, Adam Cartwright, is tricky to say the least but you have passed the test with your colors flying!!! I particularly enjoyed the fact that when he found out about Sissy’s past that he showed his great love by marrying her on the spot, without hesitation. I could feel the sweet love emanating from them both throughout the story and also I loved the fact that Meg had filled Tag’s ears with the truth about his long lost parents. That part was so pleasant to read when he met them for the first time! Tag behaved as I feel Adam would have at 15, calm and easy going without that exploding anger that Little Joe always seemed to have festering toward Adam when Little Joe is that age.
Suffice as to say, I desperately want a sequel(s)!! I’ll be checking on your author category for new stories you post, thank you so much for your talent!!!!!
This was a different story in it’s order of things, but it was very good, and I loved the ending when Adam finally found Sissy and everything turned out alright for the cousins and those two, It was wonderful that Meg’s cousin took the baby, THANK YOU
This is such a beautiful story of fear and faith. I would love to have a peek at their lives a year down the road… just sayin’. Thank you, bahj.
Bahj, absolutely beautiful, heart wrenching, faith restoring…
I’d love to read of a continuation.