{"id":12011,"date":"2014-06-17T20:28:10","date_gmt":"2014-06-18T00:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonanzabrand.info\/library\/?p=12011"},"modified":"2025-02-18T19:11:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T00:11:42","slug":"scars-by-pbeaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonanzabrand.info\/library\/?p=12011","title":{"rendered":"Scars (by pbeaking)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summary<\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/span>When young little Joe is injured, his family tries to ease his fears by revealing some of their own scars.<\/p>\n

Rating:\u00a0 G (2,590 words)<\/p>\n

Scars<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNO! NO!\u201d Little Joe Cartwright wailed. \u201cI don\u2019t want one, I don\u2019t want one!\u201d The five year old shouted as his father held him firmly down on the table. \u201cPlease, Pa, Please…. I don\u2019t want one!\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben Cartwright looked deep into his frightened son\u2019s eyes and clamly spoke. \u201cI\u2019m afraid you haven\u2019t a choice, son. The doctor says the wound is deep and he\u2019ll have to stitch it closed. Now be a good boy and hold still so the doctor can…\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNO! I don\u2019t want one!\u201d Little Joe sobbed.<\/p>\n

The doctor\u2019s face mimicked his annoyance. \u201cBen, you\u2019re going to have to do something. The way he\u2019s squirming and all, well… I can\u2019t even begin to do my job. He\u2019s losing more blood by the minute. If he doesn\u2019t stop soon, we\u2019ll have to put him under.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben ignored the doctor\u2019s comment and turned his attention back to his son. He could see the fear in his eyes and it tore at his heart.<\/p>\n

Joe immediately started to squirm once more, but Ben held him firm.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut Pa, you don\u2019t understand. I don\u2019t want one! I don\u2019t want a… a…\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe\u2019s words trailed off as he erupted into sobs.<\/p>\n

Ben Cartwright shook his son slightly. \u201cJoseph. That is enough! My patience is running thin with this foolishness. You\u2019ve never acted this way before.\u201d<\/p>\n

The firmness in Ben\u2019s tone calmed his son down once more. \u201cI know, Pa, I know…. It\u2019s not the stitches.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben\u2019s face took on a puzzled expression. \u201cThen what is it, son?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to have a… a…. SCAR!\u201d Little Joe wailed.<\/p>\n

Ben was stunned. He could not believe that for the past half hour he\u2019d been struggling to control his son all for the wrong reasons.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs that what is frightening you, Joseph?\u201d<\/p>\n

The little boy shook his head as he sniffled. \u201cThe doctor said I would have a scar and I don\u2019t want one, Pa.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben eased his grip on his son\u2019s shoulders as the stern expression on his face eased.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay I ask the reason why?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause…. because only bad people like crooks and pirates have scars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben couldn\u2019t help but smile as he stifled a laugh. Joe\u2019s two older brothers, however, could not control their laughter as they stood watching from the corner of the room.<\/p>\n

Seventeen year old Adam was the first to speak. \u201cYou mean to tell me that our younger brother does not want to be a pirate? Well, shiver me timbers…\u201d<\/p>\n

He then finished off his statement with a mighty, \u201cAargh!\u201d<\/p>\n

Eleven year old Hoss burst out another round of laughter at his brother\u2019s antics.<\/p>\n

Joe raised up and glared over to the corner. \u201cDon\u2019t laugh at me!<\/p>\n

Ben was quick to intervene. \u201cYes, that\u2019s quite enough you two. Joe has some concerns here that I think we need to take seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then he turned his head away from Joe and offered a slight smile and an emphasized wink towards his two older sons. Both boys immediately stifled their laughter and apologized to their younger brother. Then they stood waiting to see what would happen next.<\/p>\n

Ben turned towards Joe and smiled. \u201cNow that I know what\u2019s bothering you son, I think I can help. In fact, I\u2019m sure we all can. Adam. Come here… you, too, Hoss. Both boys glanced at each other before stepping up alongside the doctor\u2019s table.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow Joseph, you would agree that these two are your brothers?\u201d Joe shot a puzzled look towards his Pa before nodding his head in agreement. \u201cSo, they are good people?\u201d Ben continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell… most of the time Pa, except when they tease me.\u201d Joe made sure to shoot his brothers another dirty look to let them know he was still holding a grudge.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen you would also agree that they are not pirates or crooks?\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe frowned at his pa and folded his arms up in a huff. \u201cYou\u2019re just teasing me, too.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben gently patted his boy\u2019s thigh. \u201cNo, son… I\u2019m not teasing you. Look here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben took hold of Adam\u2019s right arm and began rolling up his sleeve. He instructed Adam to bend his elbow slightly and hold it out for his brother to see. There was a prevalent two inch white scar just to the right of the elbow. Joe\u2019s mouth dropped open as he saw it.<\/p>\n

\u201cA scar… Adam you have a scar?\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam laughed. \u201cThat I do little brother.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe swallowed deeply before adding, \u201cHow\u2019d you get it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, it\u2019s a long story, Joe…\u201d Adam\u2019s words trailed off as he noticed his father giving him the eye. Unbeknownst to Joe, the doctor had begun his work on his leg.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut, I guess I can tell you about it.\u201d Adam scrunched up his face as though he was thinking hard to bring back the memory.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow let me see… I was about your age or a little older. Pa and I were traveling in the wagon train. We were miles away from any towns or doctors. If I remember correctly, we had stopped for the night and I was playing with some other children near the campfire.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I remember correctly…\u201d Ben interrupted his son\u2019s story. \u201cA certain someone, and a few of his friends, decided to leave the campfire area and play on some nearby rock formations. Formations, mind you, that had been marked as off limits.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam cleared his throat as he felt his face blush slightly. \u201cWell, yes… I guess we did go against what we were told, and you might say I learned my lesson the hard way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI bet ya fell on the rocks, huh Adam.\u201d Hoss suddenly was eager to hear the story as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, I fell on the rocks and then I was afraid to tell Pa what had happened. So, I had one of the other kids wrap my arm up tightly and roll down my sleeve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou mean you tried to hide something from Pa?\u201d Hoss questioned, almost in awe at his brother\u2019s bravery.<\/p>\n

Adam laughed. \u201cI tried, but I think we all know that doesn\u2019t work in our family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben chuckled. \u201cYou see, the \u201cfriend\u201d wrapped Adam\u2019s arm with so much cloth that he looked like a lopsided horse carrying its luggage in only one saddle bag.\u201d The room erupted in laughter. \u201cI don\u2019t know how he managed to get that sleeve over that mess.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I remember correctly, by the time I strolled back to the campfire my hand was turning blue. You had to rip the shirt at the shoulder just to analyze my injury.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHow many stitches did you get, Adam?\u201d Joe\u2019s eyes were wide with curiosity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStitches? None.\u201d Adam paused a moment to eye his father before adding, \u201c…Unfortunately.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately?!\u201d Both Hoss and Joe questioned in unison.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, let\u2019s just say I would have rather had the stitches than what I did end up getting for ruining my best shirt.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember it wasn\u2019t just for the shirt, young man. You were also disobedient.\u201d Ben teasingly raised his finger and waggled it at Adam, who only grinned slightly and abruptly changed the subject.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, Hoss. Your turn.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy turn? Oh, yeah.\u201d Hoss\u2019 face immediately lit up. The eleven year old began pulling his shirt out of his pants, but stopped half way. Then he bent down and began to roll up his pants leg but stopped once more. \u201cOh shucks, I don\u2019t know which one to show, Pa?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have more than one?!\u201d Joe exclaimed.<\/p>\n

\u201cYep. I\u2019ve had a few injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI vote for the one behind your left ear,\u201d Adam offered his brother some guidance.<\/p>\n

Hoss grinned and leaned in close to Joe, turning his ear forward so that the back was exposed. Right behind the lobe near the hair line was a tiny little scar that was round.<\/p>\n

\u201cGo on… feel it little brother. I call it my lucky bump.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe reached up and ran his hand over the scar. \u201cIt\u2019s hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s \u2018cause it\u2019s resting up against my skull. It\u2019s a good thing, too or I might not be here now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe\u2019s eyes widened. \u201cWhat happened? Was it a bullet?\u201d<\/p>\n

Hoss laughed. \u201cNo, little brother it was Adam\u2019s knife.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHis knife!?\u201d Joe turned towards Adam \u201cYou threw a knife at Hoss?\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam glanced from Joe to Hoss and back again. \u201cWell, not exactly at him, Joe. I was practicing behind the barn one day and Hoss was chasing a chicken around and I didn\u2019t see him coming. It was purely an accident, but luckily the knife was dull.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hoss interrupted. \u201cI just remember feeling a sting behind my ear and then the blood began dripping down my neck. Old Adam here sure handled things right though, didn\u2019t ya?\u201d<\/p>\n

Hoss couldn\u2019t help but laugh and Ben chuckled. Adam just rolled his eyes and said nothing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I\u2019m afraid the blood running down Hoss\u2019 neck frightened your older brother to death. He came running into the house quick as lightening and…\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c…as white as a sheet.\u201d Adam interrupted for he felt it best for him to reveal what had happened. \u201cAll I remember is telling Pa I stabbed Hoss in the neck and then I passed out cold on the floor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Again, the room erupted in laughter.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven to this day I\u2019d rather not carry a knife unless it\u2019s a necessity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben smiled and patted Adam on the shoulder. \u201cIf anything, son, scars teach us one thing… caution.\u201d<\/p>\n

He then turned his attention towards the doctor. \u201cHow are we doing, Paul?\u201d<\/p>\n

The doctor smiled. \u201cAll done Ben…Three stitches in all, but it should heal well. I just need to wrap it up and we\u2019re through.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe glanced down at the doctor. \u201cI didn\u2019t feel a thing,\u201d he happily announced.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s because your family here are good story tellers. There\u2019s only one problem, however.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben\u2019s face instantly showed concern. \u201cWhat is it?\u201d<\/p>\n

The doctor smirked, \u201cWell, you seemed to have conveniently forgotten your scar story, Ben.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, Pa. Do share,\u201d Adam stated rather slyly for he knew the story the doctor was thinking about.<\/p>\n

Ben heaved a huge sigh. \u201cI don\u2019t think Joseph or Hoss would be interested in that story, Paul.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNow Ben, it\u2019s only fair and if you won\u2019t tell it, then I will.\u201d Adam and the doctor gave each other the eye.<\/p>\n

Ben knew he was beat, so he stood up and shrugged before turning his back to his audience. He carefully undid his belt and pants, letting them drop to the floor. He then reached back and lowered his drawers just enough to reveal the right upper part of his buttocks. There, just as plain as day, was the remnant of a bullet wound.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe and Hoss stifled a giggle as Ben immediately replaced his skewed attire.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, who wants to start it off?\u201d the doctor asked.<\/p>\n

Then he looked down at Joe. \u201cYou know, come to think of it, your squirming today wasn\u2019t anything like what your father did when this happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe couldn\u2019t help but let out a hearty laugh. \u201cTell me… tell me the story, please.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam reached over and touched his brother\u2019s shoulder. \u201cWell, Joe. I hate to say it, but Hoss here was the one who caused it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI did? How?\u201d The eleven year old\u2019s face immediately took on a look of worry.<\/p>\n

Ben could see his boy\u2019s concern and tried to soften the impact. \u201cYou probably don\u2019t even remember it, Hoss. You were only two or at the most three at the time. Adam had been begging to go on a hunting trip, so I arranged for you to stay with Mrs. Parker, a nearby widow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam then continued. \u201cThe morning we were supposed to leave, Mrs. Parker received a telegram that her son was deathly sick and she had to immediately depart on the next coach. Pa knew how much I\u2019d been waiting to go, so he decided to just take you along with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIs that a bullet wound, Pa?\u201d Joe questioned and Ben simply nodded.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow did Hoss get a hold of a gun at two years old? You won\u2019t even let me hold one until I\u2019m ten.\u201d Joe looked over at his father with a pout.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, your brother didn\u2019t exactly hold the gun, he tripped over it as he came running eagerly over to the campfire. I had just bent down to stir the stew and beckoned them to come eat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam, Joe, and the doctor all let out a chuckle. Hoss, however, looked as though he was about to cry.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m… I\u2019m sorry pa. I didn\u2019t mean to do it,\u201d he solemnly stated.<\/p>\n

Ben moved over and rested his arm on Hoss\u2019 shoulder. \u201cSon, you did nothing wrong. If there\u2019s anyone to blame it should be me. I left the gun propped up against a tree and fully loaded. I deserved to get shot where I did for being so foolish.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, but you haven\u2019t told the best part, yet,\u201d the doctor interrupted.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s more?\u201d Joe asked eagerly.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, little brother.\u201d Adam announced before continuing. \u201cSo, here I am, eight years old, with an injured father and a crying brother. All we had were our horses and, well… Pa… he couldn\u2019t sit … ah… properly in the saddle. So we loaded Pa\u2019s horse down with all the supplies. I held Hoss in front of me in the saddle and pa somehow managed to drape himself over the horses back end.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSort of like how you carry a dead man?\u201d Hoss asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cExactly, little brother.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I remember someone running into my office to get me midday.,\u201d The doctor continued. \u201cThey said Adam Cartwright was bringing in his dead father. I rushed out in the street just in time to see you three slowly lumbering towards me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI still remember all the townspeople watching and muttering to themselves about what had happened.\u201d Adam paused to relive the memory. \u201cYou should have seen the surprised faces when Pa slide off the back and gingerly, but proudly walked into Doc. Martin\u2019s office.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe let out a giggle and Ben took the opportunity to tease. \u201cAre you laughing at your old man\u2019s embarrassment?\u201d he reached down and began tickling his youngest. \u201cThis should give you something to really laugh at, young man.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStop! Stop, Pa! I\u2019m sorry… I won\u2019t laugh…. I wont\u2019 laugh…\u201d Little Joe\u2019s shrieks penetrated the room as the doctor and all the Cartwrights joined in the amusement.<\/p>\n

After a moment Ben lifted his boy up into his arms. He reached out his hand towards the doctor. \u201cThank you, Paul. I\u2019m sure this young man will be off and running within a week or so, but for now he best let his Pa do the leg work.\u201d<\/p>\n

The doctor laughed and shook Ben\u2019s hand. \u201cTry to keep him off it for at least a week. Then he can gradually begin to add weight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben simply nodded and turned his attention back to his youngest son. \u201cWell, Joseph, what do you think about scars now?\u201d<\/p>\n

Joseph glanced around the room and surprisingly frowned. \u201cI still don\u2019t like them and I still don\u2019t want one,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Everyone looked at him rather puzzled. Then the boy\u2019s expression instantly changed as he added, \u201cBut I guess you got to have one if you\u2019re a crook, a pirate, or a Cartwright.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everyone laughed as Ben gave his boy a squeeze. \u201cHow true, son, how very true.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Summary:\u00a0 When young little Joe is injured, his family tries to ease his fears by revealing some of their own scars.<\/p>\n

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