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Most Recent:\u00a0 Home for the Holidays<\/strong> — posted 11\/13\/2021 see summary below<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Family Affair – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 What happens when a Cartwright loves a girl who, in turn, favors his brother? In Season 3\u2019s \u2018The Lady From Baltimore,\u2019 Joe fell for Melinda Banning; Melinda had her eye on Adam.\u00a0\u00a0 Things were brought to a head when Joe found Melinda and Adam together in a rather compromising tableau.\u00a0\u00a0 To head off the unavoidable clash between the two brothers, Ben quickly found some other place for Adam to be while the Bannings were still around. But what about when Adam came home after the episode\u2019s ending? A World of Hurt – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Failing to heed Adam’s advice, Joe leads his brothers and himself into harm’s way. Aim True – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A man doesn\u2019t always hit what he\u2019s aiming for\u2014even when he\u2019s a Cartwright. Sometimes all he can do is hold his breath, squeeze the trigger, and just do the best he can. Another Chance – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A What Happened Instead for the episode “Second Chance.” Blood Bonds – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Is anything stronger than blood ties? Crossroads – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Adam’s choices regarding his torment at the hands of a madman result in an ever-widening ripple effect. A WHN\/WHI for “The Crucible.” Devotion – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Did Amy Bishop know of Joe’s love affair with Julia Bulette? If she did, what did she think and how did she come to terms with it?\u00a0\u00a0 Written in response to the ‘Missing Scenes’ challenge here on BB, and inspired by a question posed on another site. Dreamer – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 An unlikely alliance between two people spells deadly trouble for Joe.\u00a0\u00a0 His survival depends entirely upon the strength of family bonds. Fight Club – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 \u201cIf I\u2019ve told Joe once, I\u2019ve told him a thousand times to\u00a0keep those elbows in!\u201d\u00a0 We’ve all heard Adam utter those words while Joe is getting himself thoroughly beaten by Jean Millain in the “Julia Bulette” episode.\u00a0 This is the story behind that line. Glory #1 – by southplains <\/a><\/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 \u2013 Howl of the Wolf – by southplains <\/a><\/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. Heroes – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 What makes a hero? Sometimes the answer isn’t what you’d expect. A bank robbery goes bad; in the midst of the chaos Joe and Adam are badly injured, and the Cartwrights struggle to find a way out. Home for the Holidays<\/a> \u2013 by southplains<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Inspired by a Pinecone prompt. Invincible #1 – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 An Adam\/Joe story. Thrown together for the day to work out a disagreement between themselves, Joe and Adam suddenly find themselves struggling to survive. Invincible #2 – Worry – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe and Adam are injured and in danger. Hoss and Ben struggle to bring them back. Legacy\u2019s Promise – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A What-Happened-Instead for ‘The Legacy’. Lucky – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 The mysteries of Marie’s background are deeply threaded through the lives of not only Joe but all the Cartwright men; her past is twined among their destinies. Exploring Marie’s part in Cartwright family history. Mama Died Today – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A Cartwright son’s short life story. Naming (The) – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Adam tells how Little Joe’s nickname really came about. Night of the Sword – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Danger in the form of a vengeful general invades the Ponderosa. Riding on Faith – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 WHN for \u2018The Ride\u2019 \u2013 a story of faith, hope, and thanksgiving. One of the Cartwrights has vanished and it appears that he is lost for good. Can the remaining family members accept the loss and learn to go on without him? Still the Best Story in Town – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Just where did David Dortort get the ideas for his characters in the best television show ever made? Written as an exercise to get the creative juices flowing… Strength of Conviction – by southplains <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Vengeance WHN. When Red Twilight breaks out of prison, Adam is forced to reexamine the wisdom of his moral convictions.
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