What Happened Before, Missing Scenes, What Happened Next, What Happened Instead, and stories that begged to be told that were not included within the series. Some of these stories were challenge inspired and some, the writers were just never satisfied with what was aired.<\/p>\n
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Please be advised that the listing of stories below may contain works which have been assigned and “R”<\/strong> or a “Mature”<\/strong> rating by their respective authors. Such stories could contain explicit language and\/or adult themes; and are not intended for readers under the age of 18. Please heed our rating guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n To read the story, click on the title.<\/p>\n A Howl in the Night<\/a> by Annie K Cowgirl<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A WHN\/WHI for the episode My Brother’s Keeper. Joe finds himself lost and alone in a forest, but is he really as alone as he thinks he is? A Wolf in Sheep\u2019s Clothing<\/a> by the Giggly Sisters<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Did Adam really shoot Joe by accident in My Brother’s Keeper? Or was there something more sinister going on? the Giggly Sisters investigate. Afterwards<\/a> by Ginny F<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A sequel to the episode “My Brother’s Keeper” Atonement \u2013 by BettyHT <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 WHN for My Brother\u2019s Keeper.\u00a0 After the accident in which Adam shot Joe, Adam suffers guilt that affects every aspect of his life until Joe comes up with a way to fix that. Cold<\/a> by Dbird<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 WHN for “My Brother’s Keeper”. Caught in a blizzard, Adam and Joe are forced to confront the rift that has grown between them. Dreams<\/a> by Dodo<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A WHN For My Brother’s Keeper Ex Corde Caritas (Lover from the Heart)<\/a> by Rona<\/p>\n Summary: WHN for My Brother’s Keeper.\u00a0 Despite Joe’s recovery from the accident, Adam feels guilty.\u00a0 Can he resist the lure of the east? Fever Dreams<\/a> by Dbird<\/p>\n Summary: Inspired by the episodes “My Brother’s Keeper” and “The Crucible.” About a wolf, Peter Kane, and the way a brother protects his own. Glory #1<\/a> by Southplains<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A WHN for “My Brother’s Keeper”.\u00a0 Sometimes the invisible wounds are the ones that take longest to heal… Glory #2 – Howl of the Wolf<\/a> by Southplains<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 This R-rated story is an expansion on a short scene described in my story ‘Glory,’ which is a WHN for ‘My Brother’s Keeper.’ It was written in response to the ‘Dirty Words’ Literary Challenge in the R-forum. Contains strong sexual content. I\u2019ll Protect You<\/a> by Cwright Girl<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A WHIB for “My Brother’s Keeper”. Adam’s POV. Know Your Target<\/a> by Destiny Adams<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 WHN for My Brother’s Keeper.\u00a0 Two brothers’ guilt. Two brothers’ love.\u00a0 Formerly titled “A Brother’s Guilt.” Long Night (The)\u00a0<\/a> by AC1830<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 This is a missing scene for My Brother\u2019s Keeper.\u00a0 What happened from the time Ben arrived home with eyes blazing and gun drawn, to the next morning when he and Adam appear quite calm, despite Adam’s horrific, days-long ordeal of caring for his brother? My Brother\u2019s Keeper \u2013 WHI<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Ever wished that the Reardons had not been part of “My Brother’s Keeper”? \u00a0This story is a rewrite of the episode, with some added scenes, that provides an alternative to them with greater focus on the Cartwrights and the addition of one, hopefully more likeable, character, a young ranch hand. My Brother\u2019s Keeper<\/a> by the Tahoe Ladies<\/p>\n Summary: The brothers\u2019 perspective of the Season 4 episode. Right Where He’s Supposed to Be<\/a> by Freyakendra<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 When tragedy strikes twice in as many months, the Cartwrights discover that the strength of love, the bonds of family and the sense of wholeness can truly transcend mere mortality. Scars on the Inside<\/a> by Annie K Cowgirl<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 In memory of the beloved episode My Brother’s Keeper. It’s been five years since the accident and Adam still hasn’t forgiven himself for shooting Joe.\u00a0 Chaps and Spurs Challenge story for September. Studio Executives #6 – Fake History <\/a>by pjb<\/p>\n Summary: The Cartwrights recognize that they have a great deal to be thankful for. So why won\u2019t they do a Thanksgiving episode? To Every Purpose<\/a> by Claire<\/p>\n Summary: It takes great love and great courage to let someone go. Variable winds of change affects everyone on the Ponderosa. Waiting on the Wolf #1<\/a> by Dbird<\/p>\n Summary: WHN for “My Brother’s Keeper” What if Adam left the Ponderosa after all and didn’t return until two years later? What if Joe never forgave him for leaving? What if Adam never forgave himself? Waiting on the Wolf #2 – Staying for Supper<\/a> by dbird<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Coming home is hard. Staying is even harder…
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