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Summary: \u00a0<\/span>For the BB Chaps and Spurs Mega Challenge.\u00a0 Started in August 2011.\u00a0 What happens after Hoss dies and the storyline of Bonanza ends?<\/p>\n

Rated: K+ (7,585 words)<\/p>\n

Afterwards<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBen Cartwright was a man loved by all.\u201d Adam Cartwright could not believe what he was hearing. His father was invincible. He could never die. And yet as he looked down at the imposing coffin he had tears in his eyes. The realization that Pa had joined Hoss at last caused Adam to break down. He had been there, when his father died, you know.<\/p>\n

Ben Cartwright was dignified to the end. He had been complaining of a headache the last few days. Adam did not think much of it. It was probably just the pressure of running the ranch. Adam had so much to do what with Joe\u2019s wedding and the cattle drive that was coming up. But finally one night, that fatal night, he let himself rest.<\/p>\n

Joe was finally married and he lay in the bridal suite with his bride Sarah. Adam had been busy since he returned home from his jaunt in Europe. He had an idea to expand the Ponderosa ranch house. He wanted to add some more rooms. Joe had come in when he was working on one. It was a large one with a sitting room. Joe had laughed and jokingly asked Adam if it was to be the bridal suite. The name had stuck.<\/p>\n

But this warm August night Adam was resting. It was too warm to sleep and he wondered how Joe was managing it. Adam sank wearily into the settee and propped his feet on the table. He looked over at his father, sitting at his desk. For the first time in a long while Adam really looked at his father. Ben still had the noble face and powerful figure that set him apart from all the other men Adam had ever known. His eyes were old and tired and the wrinkles on his face were becoming more and more obvious. Adam had sighed sadly. They were all getting old. What with Hoss dead and Joe married again. Adam stood up suddenly. He looked down at his hands. They were still young looking and strong. But Adam was not fooling himself. Sophie may love him still. He looked towards the stairs. Where was Sophie? She was never this late. They always spent some time together before they went to bed.<\/p>\n

Adam smiled. Sophie had been a sort of wild girl. But she was sweet and wonderful. He had met her in the East and when he returned home she followed him not long after. They were married in a ceremony like Joe and Sarah had just enjoyed. And although Sophie never had a chance to experience the bridal suite Adam promised that after Joe and Sarah went on their wedding trip Adam would let her spend the night there with him. He smiled again when he remembered the puzzled look in her black eyes as she asked, \u201cDarling, what about the girls?\u201d<\/p>\n

The girls! Adam smiled. They were his pride and joy. He had two daughters, Faith and Victoria. Faith looked like her mother at three with red hair and black eyes. Her temper was almost as bad as Uncle Joe\u2019s. Victoria was her daddy\u2019s girl with his brown hair and hazel eyes. She was one year old and a true angel.<\/p>\n

Adam looked up at the stairs again. Sophie was late. He thought the girls would be easy to put to bed with the wedding. But perhaps all that cake they ate was keeping them up. Adam looked at the clock. It was eleven o\u2019 clock. The time was a fact that Adam would always remember.<\/p>\n

He heard a light step on the stair and turned. Sophie stood at the foot of the stairs, looking majestic in the pink dress she had worn to the wedding. Adam smiled at her and was walking towards her when out of the corner of his eye he saw his father slump over his desk. He ran over to the desk, Sophie right behind him.<\/p>\n

Sophie had worked at a field hospital in Virginia during the war. She knew what to do. While Adam grabbed his father\u2019s wrist and massaged it, as though hoping that would do something, Sophie lifted her father-in-laws head and felt for a pulse. Hoping against hope she unpinned the watch she wore from her pocket and held it near his mouth. She sighed and placed her hand on her husband\u2019s shoulder. \u201cIt\u2019s no use, Adam.\u201d She whispered. \u201cHe\u2019s dead.\u201d And indeed the clear watchglass confirmed her statement.<\/p>\n

Doc Martin, almost as old as Ben, but still an excellent doctor agreed. \u201cIt was his heart, Adam.\u201d He told the stricken man. \u201cBen died painlessly. It was the best way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam looked down at the coffin again. He was the only one still near it. The ceremony was over. Sarah was leading Joe away. Joe was taking it all right. He seemed to know. \u201cPa had not been the same since Hoss died.\u201d Joe had told Adam that night. \u201cI\u2019m glad he saw me happily married.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam looked around. The undertaker was talking to Sophie. She had made all the arrangements. Dear, sweet, Sophie who always had a level head. She was so beautiful in her black mourning dress and black hat. She walked towards him, them, and placed her hand on his arm. \u201cAdam,\u201d she whispered.<\/p>\n

He came away with her, then. At the edge of the cemetery he turned and looked back once more. The undertaker\u2019s boys were lowering the coffin in the ground. \u201cThank you, Pa.\u201d Adam whispered. \u201cThank you for everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Adam Cartwright walked slowly into the large Ponderosa house. Since his father\u2019s death he and Joe were sharing it. Joe had plans for another house, though, for himself and his bride Sarah. If only Adam could find the time to help him build it!<\/p>\n

But Adam was tiring more and more easily. Since his father\u2019s passing he had been managing the large spread of land. It was not easy. Adam understood now how hard it must have been for his father to oversee the Ponderosa when he was in Europe. Adam almost regretted ever leaving the Ponderosa. Only one thing kept him from regretting it and that was Sophie. Sophie was his wife of five years. She had a wild temperament like Joe\u2019s and a sweet voice that matched his own. She could be cool and calm or high strung and spirited. And as she came slowly towards him in the black dress she had worn to the funeral Adam sensed that she was cool and calm.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam?\u201d she asked, softly. The look in his eyes told her that he was tired, very tired. He smiled at her with his lips, not his eyes, and took her in his arms.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is something wrong.\u201d She drew back from him. After five years of married life she could sense when he was upset. Adam was a living memorial of his father. She could read Ben like a book, too. Adam\u2019s face was becoming softer with age and more mature, just like his father. He no longer had wanderlust in him and he was content to remain at home with his wife and daughters. Now if the two of them could only grab some much needed intimate time!<\/p>\n

He sighed and placed his hands gently on her hips. \u201cI have to leave the Ponderosa tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere are you going?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cCarson City.\u201d He answered. \u201cI forgot that Pa promised a herd of cattle to a man over there. I have to go with the round up tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

After five years of married life Sophie knew better than to complain. \u201cTomorrow?\u201d she asked. \u201cHow long will you be gone?\u201d this in a quieter tone of voice as she lowered her head.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt least three days.\u201d He answered. \u201cWhy?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI was afraid of that.\u201d She plucked at the lace hem of her sleeve.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy?\u201d he repeated.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur anniversary is tomorrow.\u201d She answered. \u201cHave you forgotten about it?\u201d<\/p>\n

To tell the absolute truth he had. He was so tired, so overworked. His lips assured her that he had not but his eyes betrayed him. She knew better than to get angry at him, though. He had so much on his mind, so much to do since Ben had died.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow about if we have a celebration tonight?\u201d he asked her, trying to pacify the temper that he was sure was about to flare any moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo you have a suggestion?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n

Adam\u2019s tired body ached but he laughed. \u201cWe could send the kids to bed early, dim the lights, and play a game.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat kind of game?\u201d she asked suspiciously.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam smiled and ran his hand down her back. \u201cGrown up games.\u201d He answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, no you don\u2019t.\u201d she pulled away from him. \u201cHow about a nice dinner tonight that I don\u2019t have to cook?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy doesn\u2019t Sarah cook?\u201d Adam asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe did.\u201d Sophie answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo let\u2019s eat what she made.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam, I am not eating pork chops, baked beans and johnny cake for my anniversary.\u201d She answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow about a nice filet mignon and a baked potato?\u201d he asked her.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you cooking?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOn our anniversary?\u201d he laughed. \u201cDon\u2019t be silly. Get your wrap, love. We\u2019re going to Virginia City for dinner tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut it will be so late when we get home.\u201d She protested slightly.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo we\u2019ll get a hotel room.\u201d Adam answered reaching up to the rack where he hung his hat. His wife\u2019s wrap was nearby. He gently hung it over her shoulders then took her arm. \u201cI demand payment for this, you know.\u201d He perked up.<\/p>\n

She looked him over and laughed. \u201cI don\u2019t doubt it.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam,\u201d Sophie Cartwright gently laid a hand on her husband\u2019s shoulder, \u201care you going to be shy about this again?\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam looked up at his beautiful wife. \u201cNo, darling.\u201d He replied. \u201cI\u2019m tired of everything. Why be wary?\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie suddenly felt guilty. \u201cAdam,\u201d she whispered, \u201cI\u2019m sorry. I shouldn\u2019t press you so hard about this.\u201d<\/p>\n

He smiled and patted her hand. \u201cIt\u2019s not your fault, love. The time has come. I have tried everything else. Asking did nothing, begging did nothing, yelling did nothing, maybe I can appeal to his emotional side.\u201d
\n\u201cJoe, I don\u2019t understand what you are finding so hard. I give you a simple task to do and you just sit and stare at me like I have two heads. What\u2019s wrong with you, boy? Look up get lively!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam, I can\u2019t help you all the time. Sarah is pregnant. She needs me more than the ranch does.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJoseph Cartwright, your wife will be fine. Women are born to have babies. They get used to it. Besides Sophie is here to help her.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is her first child, Adam. I am not going to let your wife be around when she needs me. She cannot be alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJoe, she has six months to go! And this ranch needs you much more than Sarah does!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat were you like when Sophie was pregnant with Faith?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was different!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHow was it any different? Tell me that, Adam.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPa was alive, then, Joe. And he had you to help him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPa was alive. Yes your world fell apart when Pa died didn\u2019t it, Adam? You went from being Pa\u2019s favorite and having him hold your hand to suddenly realizing that it took a lot of work to take care of a ranch.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI was Pa\u2019s favorite! If anyone got their hands held around here, Little Joe, it was you. You got away with more things that Hoss and I ever could. Do you remember when you pulled a gun on Pa when you were passionately in love with that Bishop girl? Hoss and I would have gotten our behinds whipped but Pa let you get away with it!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam, I wish you wouldn\u2019t bring up the past! Those days are over. I\u2019m grown now. I have a wife and a child on the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re grown enough to have a wife and a child then you are certainly grown enough to help out around this ranch!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right! Fine! I\u2019ll help you! Now will you please leave me alone!\u201d<\/p>\n

There was a worried look in Sophie\u2019s eye. Since Ben\u2019s death Adam had taken over the running of the ranch. He had asked Joe to help him but the youngest Cartwright was so wrapped up in himself and his pregnant wife that he often neglected doing things Adam told him to do. So Adam shouldered the burden. He and Sophie had spent their anniversary together and had hardly seen each other since. They were both tired. Then last night Joe and Adam had fought. He stood up and walked towards the door that led to Joe and Sarah\u2019s suite of rooms.<\/p>\n

Sophie watched him for a minute then she sank into the chair her husband had just left. There was a picture of Ben on the desk and picking it up she looked at it for a moment. \u201cWhat happened?\u201d she whispered softly. \u201cWhat happened?\u201d People used to call Hoss the glue that held the brothers together but Sophie was positive that it was actually Ben.<\/p>\n

When Sarah answered Adam\u2019s knock she frowned at the sight of her brother-in-law. \u201cAdam.\u201d<\/p>\n

He was about to tell her she did not sound happy to see him but he bit his lip and realized that no matter what it took he had to get Joe and Sarah out of his house. \u201cMay I come in?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI suppose so.\u201d Sarah replied, reluctantly opening the door to admit him. \u201cJoe is in the bedroom. Do you want to see him?\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam nodded. \u201cYes.\u201d He had to finish building Joe\u2019s house and get the two of them out of there.<\/p>\n

Adam walked through the addition of the house that he had built and lent to his brother towards the room Joe and Sarah made a bedroom. Joe lay on the large bed on his back. He turned his head as the door opened and his eyes narrowed when he saw his brother. \u201cWell?\u201d he demanded pulling himself up on one elbow.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to talk to you.\u201d Adam answered spreading his hands in front of him as though to ward off the invisible bullets his brother was hurling. \u201cI will not cavil, Joe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen don\u2019t you fight with me?\u201d Joe mused. \u201cWell?\u201d he asked quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoe, I need your help.\u201d Adam sank into a chair next to the bed. \u201cWhen Pa was here I used to help him run the ranch.\u201d He felt like he was repeating himself. It always started off like this.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Pa was here!\u201d Little Joe burst out. \u201cWhen Pa was here, Adam, the ranch ran smoothly and we hardly ever fought.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, dear, God, not again!\u201d Adam thought. He took a moment to recollect himself then calmly replied, \u201cPa\u2019s not here anymore, Joe.\u201d He could feel a hot flush spreading over his face.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe that\u2019s part of the trouble.\u201d Joe mused cooling down slightly when he saw the blood rush to Adam\u2019s face turning his normal tanned face into a scarlet.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m graveled.\u201d Adam shook his head and swallowed his pride. \u201cI need help. I don\u2019t want a foreman, Joe, I want a co owner. And that\u2019s what you are. Pa did not leave the Ponderosa to me, Joe. He left it to us and to our children. Let\u2019s take care of our heritage together, brother. What do you say?\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe was silent as he processed Adam\u2019s appeal. Then he nodded. \u201cAll right, Adam, I will. Send Sarah in here will you?\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam nodded and rose from his chair. It was over. Either Joe would understand and help or he would forget and continue with the way it had been going. But as Adam walked towards the door he turned back to his brother and smiled, \u201cThank you, Joe.\u201d<\/p>\n

When he entered the main house Sophie crossed the room to stand at his side. \u201cAdam?\u201d she asked her eyes pleading. He looked so old, so tired.<\/p>\n

Adam shook his head. \u201cI\u2019m afraid it was palaver, Sophie.\u201d He answered. \u201cHe promised to help but how long do his promises last?\u201d Adam sank onto the settee and Sophie sat beside him. \u201cAdam,\u201d she whispered, \u201cif Little Joe does not help what will you do?\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam frowned. \u201cI need help, Sophie. I guess I\u2019ll have to hire a foreman. The question is who?\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie was silent for a moment. Then she laid her hand gently on her husband\u2019s arm. \u201cAdam, when you were in Europe there was a foreman that worked for your father. He left before you returned.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam turned to look at his wife. \u201cHow do you know this?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the girl\u2019s in town told me.\u201d She replied. \u201cWhy don\u2019t you think of rehiring him? If your Pa trusted him, can\u2019t you too?\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam nodded. \u201cI guess.\u201d He replied. \u201cWhat was his name?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCandy.\u201d Sophie replied. \u201cCandy Canaday.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll see.\u201d Adam would promise nothing. \u201cI want to give Joe a chance. But I\u2019ll think about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Neither Adam nor Sophie noticed the door to Joe and Sarah\u2019s room close silently.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey, Sarah!\u201d Minnie Anderson called as Sarah left the millinery shop. \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you tell us Candy was coming back?\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarah Cartwright turned pale. \u201cHe isn\u2019t.\u201d she replied nervously. \u201cHe left before Adam came home. My husband and Adam run the ranch now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minnie smiled. \u201cI saw Candy at the station earlier.\u201d She answered. \u201cAdam and Sophie met him there. I bet they will be back at the Ponderosa before you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSo that\u2019s why Adam and Sophie and gone into town.\u201d Sarah thought angrily. To get Candy and drop her husband. She had heard the conversation between her brother-in-law and his wife. There was going to be trouble afoot when Joe found out. \u201cIt\u2019s obloquy.\u201d Sarah insisted angrily. \u201cA malicious story made up by people who are jealous of the Cartwright\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minnie laughed. \u201cI bet not.\u201d She answered. \u201cBut when you come back into town let the old crowd know. There are several of us that are still single.\u201d She winked at Sarah, turned and walked away.<\/p>\n

As Sarah got into the wagon she started to wonder if Candy really was back. Or was it all gossip like she hoped? But most importantly if Candy was back what would happen to Joe and to her?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Adam Cartwright had only one thing to say to Leo Hodge the station manager of Virginia City. \u201cHas the train from Fort Delaney arrived?\u201d<\/p>\n

Leo shook his head. \u201cNo, sir, Mr. Cartwright.\u201d He answered, switching his Southern cigar from his right side of his mouth to his left. \u201cSay, Mr. Cartwright, is it true that you\u2019re gettin\u2019 Candy Canaday to come help out on the ranch again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam nodded. \u201cYes, that\u2019s right why?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, we all just never thought you would need help running the Ponderosa.\u201d Leo replied. \u201cAround here we all hold you in the same regard as your father. We all consider you to be a leading man of our community. You are so…so superlative.\u201d Leo smiled proud at finally being able to use a big word. He did try to \u201cbetter himself\u201d even if he did not finish grammer school.<\/p>\n

Adam smiled. There was two ways to take that. But since the rest of the speech was so complimentary Adam took the last part to be a compliment as well. \u201cThanks, Leo.\u201d He answered. \u201cYou know Candy, don\u2019t you? Will you point him out to me when he appears?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSure I will, Mr. Cartwright.\u201d Leo answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell?\u201d Sophie Cartwright asked as her husband as he climbed back in the wagon.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot yet.\u201d Adam answered looking around. Sarah had come into town earlier. \u201cI feel like a criminal.\u201d He admitted. \u201cI\u2019m looking behind shadows for Sarah and Joe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s your ranch, isn\u2019t it?\u201d Sophie asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s our ranch.\u201d Adam corrected his wife. \u201cJoe and mine. We have to run it together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou saw how well that worked.\u201d Sophie gently reminded her husband.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know. I know.\u201d he answered. Then he sat in silence for several moments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s the train.\u201d Sophie suddenly announced and Adam leaped down from the wagon. He held a hand out for his wife who jumped gracefully down to stand at his side. \u201cWhich one is Candy do you think?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou seem to know more about the young man then I do.\u201d Adam answered. \u201cYou tell me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie made a face at her husband. \u201cJust for that I will.\u201d She walked towards the platform.<\/p>\n

There were three men that got off the train. All three stood awarkdly on the platform looking around. But Sophie picked out one dark haired man with a big smile and a red bandanna tied around his neck. She approached the man, her husband right next to her. \u201cCandy Canaday?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n

The man looked at her and smiled. \u201cThat\u2019s right, Miss, and you are…?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s Sophie Cartwright and I am Adam.\u201d Adam cut in amazed at his wife\u2019s ability to tell which man it was.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam Cartwright.\u201d The man smiled. \u201cI have heard many good things about you. I am sorry to hear about the death of your father.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam acknolwdeged his thanks with a nod of his head. \u201cI am sorry to bother you and take you away from your last job.\u201d<\/p>\n

Candy laughed. \u201cI wasn\u2019t working.\u201d He answered. \u201cI was loafing. I was actually at Fort Delaney looking into getting a job and settling down with Ann. She\u2019s a widow now you know and her father is dead, too, so nothing stands in our way now.\u201d Then he laughed. \u201cNot that you want to hear about my troubles. I was glad to get your letter, Mr. Cartwright.\u201d He smiled his radiant smile. \u201cI was getting bored at the fort and Ann won\u2019t leave until I get a good job and can promise her a good home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam laughed and held out his hand. \u201cWell, Mr. Canaday, you have a good home with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie smiled and looked at her husband. \u201cLet\u2019s be informal.\u201d She said. \u201cI am Sophie, he is Candy, and you are Adam.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam was dubious.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re worried about respect, don\u2019t.\u201d Candy reassured Adam. \u201cMy dad was in the army. I know all about respect.\u201d This was said with a cynical frown.<\/p>\n

Adam laughed. \u201cAll right. Candy it is. Now come on. The ranch house has changed some since you left. But you can have any room you want.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, actually, Mr. Cartw..er Adam, if you don\u2019t mind I\u2019d like the foreman\u2019s house.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, sure you can have it if you want it.\u201d Adam answered suprised. \u201cit needs alot of work.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know, sir. I\u2019ll fix it in my spare time.\u201d Candy assured him.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen its yours.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you, Adam.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI still don\u2019t see why you want it.\u201d Adam frowned.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s Ann.\u201d Candy answered. \u201cShe promised that if I kept this job for six weeks she would marry me. I have not been doing much since I left here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam smiled and grabed Candy\u2019s bag. \u201cOur wagon is this way.\u201d He said. \u201cLet\u2019s go back to the Ponderosa.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was nightfall by the time they returned home. Adam and Sophie sat in the back of the wagon while Candy drove. He had insisted on it. \u201cSee that constellation up there?\u201d Candy called back as he turned into the drive of the ranch.<\/p>\n

Adam and Sophie looked up. \u201cThe Big Dipper.\u201d He whispered to his wife.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the Big Dipper.\u201d Candy announced. \u201cI used to lie in my bed at the fort and look at it. It was so lovely.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI bet you made promises to your girl under those stars.\u201d Sophie, ever the sentemelist smiled.<\/p>\n

\u201cSure I did.\u201d Candy drew the horses up in front of the house. \u201cAnd every single one was broke.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not too late.\u201d Sophie smiled as her husband jumped down off the wagon.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that.\u201d Candy smiled gaily. \u201cLook here.\u201d He reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of rock. \u201cSee this, Missus Cartwright.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSophie.\u201d She answered. \u201cWhat is it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a part of a meteor that fell from the sky and hit the area not far from the fort. I took part and Ann took part. It was a promise rock. We made promises on it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie smiled. \u201cHow sweet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam looked over at Candy as he jumped down from the wagon and offered his hand to Sophie. \u201cNot too sweet, I hope.\u201d He murmured under his breathe.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat, darling?\u201d Sophie turned from Candy to her husband.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing, Sophie.\u201d Adam replied. \u201cComing in, Candy?\u201d<\/p>\n

And as Candy nodded and offered his arm to Sophie, Adam started wondering if asking Candy to come down and help out was such a good idea.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u201cYou promised you would give me a chance.\u201d Joe Cartwright faced his brother Adam angrily, his hands resting defiantly on his hips.<\/p>\n

Adam swallowed hard before replying. He had to think about what he was going to say before he said anything that he would regret. \u201cI gave you your chance.\u201d He finally answered. \u201cBut you paid me no heed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two brothers glared at each other. Adam knew that there would be a conflict when he brought Candy back to the ranch. His conscience had told him that it was a bad idea but he had no choice. How many times had he given Little Joe a chance? And how many times had Joe repented only to break his resolution within a matter of days? Adam shook his head. He had run out of patience. That was why he had taken his wife\u2019s advice and hired Candy. Candy Canaday knew Little Joe almost better that Adam. Candy was the one there when Joe\u2019s first wife Alice died. Candy had been there to help Joe transition back into life as a bachelor. Candy had been there when Hoss died. Candy had been there to help Joe and Pa prepare the memorial services for Hoss and Alice. Yes, Joe liked Candy. Adam hoped his entrance back into life on the Ponderosa would heal some of the breach between the remaining Cartwright brothers. They were capable of so many things together. Oh, if only Hoss had not passed away, Adam thought watching Joe sadly as the latter stormed out of the room. He was the healing glue that kept the family together. With a him gone Hoe and Adam were like a cannon that had been ignited and was about to explode. Their only hope was that Candy could extinguish the cannon before it exploded and caused pain that could never be healed.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Adam,\u201d Sophie Cartwright leant over her husband that night and gently whispered in his ear, \u201cwhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam rolled over in the bed so that he faced his wife. \u201cJoe and I had another fight today.\u201d He answered. \u201cI just don\u2019t know what to do with him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie leant back on the pillow and sighed. Adam, though stalwart and noble to a fault, had his hands full with his younger brother. \u201cI thought Joe would be happy that Candy had come back.\u201d She murmured.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoe thinks I betrayed him.\u201d Adam replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, what do you do now?\u201d Sophie asked. \u201cYou and Joe are capable of such great possibilities together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know.\u201d Adam nodded. \u201cI know.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie shook her head and laid her hand on her husband\u2019s arm. \u201cGive him time, Adam. Perhaps he will come to understand how important it is that Candy be here. The ranch is very big. You and Joe share equal ownership in it. But you have no foreman. With Candy here you can spend more time with your family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam shook his head. \u201cI still have to go on the roundup with the men.\u201d He replied. Then he stopped and looked at his wife. \u201cDo you think that I do not spend enough time with my family?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

Sophie smiled in the dark of the room. \u201cLet\u2019s just say you could spend more time with the girls. Faith told me last night that she had a dream that you stayed home one Saturday and played with her.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam shook his head. \u201cRunning a ranch is not easy work.\u201d He answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut Candy is here now. He can take over some of the work.\u201d Sophie replied.<\/p>\n

Adam smiled.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam, promise me something.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnything you want, love.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPromise me that you will spend at least one day with your family. One day a month.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam smiled and took his wife\u2019s hand. \u201cAnything you want, Sophie. Come here, darling.\u201d<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u201cMrs. Cartwright, these are the best biscuits I ever tasted.\u201d Candy smiled at Sarah Cartwright.<\/p>\n

Sarah laughed. \u201cIt\u2019s Sophie\u2019s recipe.\u201d She answered. \u201cShe just has not been feeling well lately so I promised to make the biscuits for dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDid you say Sophie was not feeling well?\u201d Adam asked entering the kitchen a look of consternation on his face.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe has been sick for at least three days.\u201d Sarah answered. \u201cHaven\u2019t you noticed, Adam?\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam shook his head, hating himself for not paying attention to his wife. Ever since they had their talk three weeks ago he had been busy reacclimating Candy to the Ponderosa. Candy had taken over a lions share of the work and even Joe was doing more than he ever did. Adam was surprised. But Joe told him that since Sarah was no longer experiencing sickness with her pregnancy he felt more comfortable leaving her. \u201cUntil she gets closer to her due date.\u201d Adam had moaned to Sophie. \u201cThen he\u2019ll be with her all the time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie had laughed. \u201cJust like you have been, love.\u201d She reminded him.<\/p>\n

Had she been sick lately, Adam wondered. She was always so sparkling and full of life. Sarah must be mistaken. Still Adam decided that he had better check on his wife.<\/p>\n

He took the steps up to their room three at a time. \u201cSophie,\u201d he knocked gently before entering.<\/p>\n

She was standing in front of the mirror, looking radiant in a dress of green. \u201cCome in, Adam.\u201d She smiled.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you all right?\u201d Adam asked concerned. \u201cSarah told me you have been sick.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie smiled. \u201cIt\u2019s nothing I don\u2019t know how to take care of.\u201d She answered walking to her husbands side and taking his hand. \u201cHow are you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood.\u201d He answered. \u201cI thought that I would make this Saturday that one day a month I promised to spend with my family. What do you say, Sophie, how about taking the family down to the river for a picnic?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam, that\u2019s a wonderful idea.\u201d She smiled. \u201cI\u2019m so glad you decided to do this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam leant his face closer to her and kissed his wife. \u201cI always try to take you advise.\u201d He laughed.<\/p>\n

She smiled. \u201cAdam, when we are on the picnic I have to tell the girls some joyful news.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat kind of news?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy I\u2019ve been so sick.\u201d Sophie replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cTell me why.\u201d Adam slipped his arm down his wife\u2019s back.<\/p>\n

\u201cFaith and Victoria are going to have a little brother or a little sister by next year.\u201d Sophie answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2026you\u2019re pregnant.\u201d Adam asked and she nodded happily. \u201cDarling, that\u2019s wonderful!\u201d Adam swept her up in his arms and twirled her around the room. \u201cIt\u2019s a wonderful day!\u201d he sang.<\/p>\n

Sophie smiled. It was indeed a wonderful day. For once the family was working together. She hoped this moment could last forever.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

To Sarah Cartwright it was bad enough that her brother-in-law had given Joe less responsibility. But to hire Candy Canaday was almost saying that he needed Candy more than he needed Joe. And to Sarah that was an unforgivable sin.<\/p>\n

Adam Cartwright knew that Sarah resented his actions. Although Joe seemed happier and more willing to help since Candy had arrived, Sarah hated Candy more and more. Nothing Candy did was good enough for Sarah. When Candy offered to bring more wood for the stove the night that Sarah cooked she grudingly accepted. But when he arrived with the wood she was furious.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow stupid can you be?\u201d she demanded. \u201cThis is pine wood for the living room. I wanted wood for the stove.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was then that Adam interfered. \u201cWe keep the oak wood for the stove in a different place.\u201d He steered his friend towards the door. \u201cI\u2019ll show you where it is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Candy wrinkled his nose as the kitchen door closed behind the two men. \u201cAdam,\u201d he asked cautiously, \u201cI\u2019m sure this is oak.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam nodded. \u201cIt is oak.\u201d<\/p>\n

Neither man said another word.<\/p>\n

Sophie Cartwright stood in the doorway of the Ponderosa ranch watching her husband and Joe ride into the yard. Her pretty brow furrowed into a frown as she watched Candy come out of the barn. Despite Adam\u2019s insistence that it was not his job, he was always willing to take their horses. Next to Sophie, Sarah Cartwright sat on the porch, her pretty blue eyes shooting ice at the handsome foreman.<\/p>\n

Sophie knew how Sarah felt about Candy. She wanted to remind her friend that it was all for the best. It was so Joe could spend more time with her. But then she remembered…Joe and Sarah had started to drift apart. While Adam waved to her and blew her a kiss, Joe talked with Candy.<\/p>\n

\u2018Everything is all right with my marriage.\u2019 Sophie thought placing a hand on her stomach. \u2018But what about Joe and Sarah?\u2019 Had her suggestion to bring Candy here placed a stake in her brother-in-law\u2019s marriage?<\/p>\n

Candy turned and waved to the ladies on the porch and Sophie smiled and waved back. Sarah turned her face back to her knitting. Sophie sighed.<\/p>\n

The three men were walking towards the house now. Somewhere in the distance Sophie heard a wolf howl. \u2018Funny,\u2019 she thought, \u2018is it possible that I invited a wolf into our home?\u2019<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are some day I think Adam is a raging lunatic.\u201d Sophie Cartwright said to no one in particular as she stared out the front window at her husband.<\/p>\n

The Cartwright man was attempting to break one of the wild horses he and Joe had brought back from the canyon. Joe was working better with Adam and Candy. Sophie still often saw her Sarah cast resentful glances at Candy but all-in-all the Ponderosa and its inhabitants had settled down for a somewhat peaceful existence. Oh there were intervals of anger and outright fights. But for the most part life was quiet.<\/p>\n

Sophie felt the life growing within her move more every day now. Meanwhile Sarah had to more careful as the day drew nearer to when her own baby came into the world. Sophie watched over her friend carefully as she knew what could happen. But she was sure the baby would be born healthy and strong.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know what I am pining for?\u201d a voice behind Sophie caused her to jump and she turned to look at Sarah.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d Sophie asked with a smile, fully understanding pregnancy cravings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat drink my Pa used to make.\u201d Sarah answered. \u201cWhat did he call it? Oh, moonshine!\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie started laughing. \u201cYou can\u2019t drink that stuff, Sarah, not with the baby.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarah smiled. \u201cI know. I was just thinking about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two women were interrupted by the sound of a female\u2019s voice outside and a horse being stooped in front of the ranch house. Sophie looked back out the window. A strange woman was leaping gracefully off the horse\u2019s back. Her short brown hair was almost hidden by the straw hat hiding her features. Her riding habit was dark green and her gloves were black. She had a look of self-confidence as she walked lightly up the steps and knocked on the door.<\/p>\n

When Sophie answered the door the woman had removed her hat. What the Cartwright woman saw was a woman of about 22 or 23 with a beautiful face and a familiar smile. \u201cYes?\u201d Sophie asked pleasantly trying to remember where she had seen the smile before.<\/p>\n

\u201cDoes Sarah Cartwright live here?\u201d the woman asked.<\/p>\n

Sophie nodded. \u201cWho is calling?\u201d she asked as she admitted the girl.<\/p>\n

The stranger smiled. \u201cMy name is Catherine Thomas.\u201d She replied. \u201cI am Sarah\u2019s older sister.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarah just coming into the living room heard the name and saw the girl. \u201cCathy!\u201d she exclaimed running to the stranger.<\/p>\n

For a minute the two hugged each other. Then Sarah smiled at Sophie. \u201cMy brother-in-law-s wife.\u201d She told her sister. \u201cCathy, this is Sophie.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNice to meet you, Mrs. Cartwright.\u201d Catherine said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSophie.\u201d She answered. \u201cCatherine.\u201d<\/p>\n

The girl smiled.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow was your trip?\u201d Sarah asked eagerly. \u201cCome on over to the settee and tell me all about it. What happened in Europe? Did you learn much? How about that young man? Did you marry him?\u201d<\/p>\n

Catherine laughed and let her sister lead her over to the settee. Seated between the two Cartwright women Sophie learned more about this older sister of Sarah\u2019s that she never knew about.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter Pa sent me back East for my secondary education he decided I needed more.\u201d Catherine explained as much to Sarah as to Sophie. \u201cSo he sent me to Europe. It was great, Sarah, but it was not Virginia City.\u201d Sarah smiled. \u201cI got pretty bored after awhile. Especially with everything I had to learn. And parties, there were parties every night. I started to get tired of it. But then at one party I met him…Charles Swanson. He was young, handsome with a winning smile and dashing ways. We started going together and he even asked me to marry him. Pa was so pleased and he urged me to go through with it. I did not marry him Sarah because I could not marry a man I did not love. I don\u2019t care how many estates he owned or how many vineyards he oversaw. Pa was furious, of course, but there was nothing he could do. Now I\u2019m back in Virginia City and I\u2019m here to stay. I\u2019m going to play with your baby, be a socialite of society.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sophie and Sarah smiled at her. \u201cYou\u2019re welcome to stop by anytime, Catherine.\u201d Sophie told the girl immediately welcoming her as a friend. \u201cThere is never a need to knock.\u201d<\/p>\n

Catherine smiled gratefully and stood up. \u201cThank you.\u201d She replied. \u201cBut I must be going now. Thank you so much. I wanted to see Sarah.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWill you be back tomorrow?\u201d Sarah asked a wistful look on her face.<\/p>\n

Catherine nodded. \u201cOf course I will, Sarah. Bye.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBye.\u201d Sophie and Sarah waved.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s a nice girl.\u201d Sophie closed the door.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s my sister.\u201d Sarah replied. No further explanation was needed.<\/p>\n

The whole Cartwright house was in a frenzy. But then, as Sophie put in, when weren\u2019t they? There were so many preparations to be made for the arrival of the baby. Joe was pacing the hallway, his face pale and drawn. Adam sat lazily on the sofa, a cigarette in his lips, laughing at his younger brother\u2019s first-time father jitters.<\/p>\n

Occasionally a cry could be heard from the bedroom. Joe would run to the door and try to open it. But Sophie or Catherine or Doc Martin would stick their heads out and tell him that everything was all right. Adam laughed and wondered if he was this bad when Sophie had their oldest. He\u2019d have to ask Doc Martin sometime.<\/p>\n

No one expected the baby to come this soon. Maybe that was the cause of Joe\u2019s anxiety. Easter was coming up and Sarah had been sitting in the living room with Sophie and her sister Catherine when the pangs started. The ladies were making Easter baskets for the children of Virginia City. The baskets were to have silly little things in it that kids love, like stuffed hares and chocolate candy. Joe and Adam sat in the dining area reading the latest news article from the city and laughing at the women\u2019s foolish gossip. Since Catherine was free and lived in the city she often brought gossip out to the Ponderosa. Adam had to smile at that. She was like the Ponderosa\u2019s gossip column. Not that he minded.<\/p>\n

What she brought was enough to keep Sophie and Sarah happy until her next visit. Sophie, although a nurse during the war, had very little experience with birthing babies. Except for the times she had given birth she really had never assisted before. Adam remembered the look of panic in Sarah\u2019s eyes as the pangs ripped through her body. He remembered how she had started to breathe faster\u2026much too fast to his way of thinking. Sophie was out heating water before they helped Sarah to the bed. Joe had walked over to his wife, his arm around her trying to help her. But her rapid breathing was interfering with everything. It was then that Catherine Thomas leapt into action. She had brought a paper bag* with some food for her sister when she came to the ranch earlier that day. She reached for it and thrust it in her sister hands. \u201cBreathe into the bag.\u201d She ordered Sarah. \u201cTake some deep breathes and look at me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her commanding tone caused Sarah to do just that. \u201cYou\u2019re going to be all right.\u201d Catherine assured her sister gently. \u201cBreathe with me, Sarah. That\u2019s it. Everything is going to be fine.\u201d As Sarah\u2019s breathing became more natural, Catherine removed the bag from her sister\u2019s face and took her arm, gently helping her off the sofa. \u201cLet\u2019s go to your room.\u201d Her voice soothing and quiet. \u201cYou\u2019ll be more comfortable there.\u201d Sarah nodded and started to follow her sister. Joe leapt to pick up his wife but Sophie, watching from the eating area shook her head at him. The last thing they needed was Joe hurting himself or his wife in his anxiety.<\/p>\n

Adam snapped back to reality as Joe stopped next to him. \u201cHow long do these things take?\u201d he groaned.<\/p>\n

Adam puffed on his cigarette. \u201cHours.\u201d He replied honestly. \u201cMy gosh, Joe, settle down. Women have babies all the time. They get used to it.\u201d
\n\u201cMaybe.\u201d Joe answered. \u201cBut anything could happen. She could die!\u201d he exclaimed.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe won\u2019t die.\u201d Adam replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow do you know?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s a strong healthy woman.\u201d Adam answered. \u201cThey usually don\u2019t die.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat about your mother?\u201d<\/p>\n

A frown crossed Adam\u2019s face. \u201cLet\u2019s not bring my poor mother into this.\u201d He answered. \u201cShe fell, remember?\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe nodded. \u201cSorry, Adam. I guess I\u2019m just nervous.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam smiled. \u201cAs well you should be.\u201d He answered. \u201cWhen Sophie had Faith I was crazy with worry. \u201cDoc Martin will tell you how I spent the whole time at the bedroom door like some guard watching over everything that went on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe smiled at the scene of his usually clam older brother going crazy with worry. Then the bedroom door opened and Catherine appeared. \u201cJoe.\u201d She said softly.<\/p>\n

Joe leapt forward. \u201cWhat is it?\u201d he asked, panic in his face.<\/p>\n

She smiled and opened the door wider. Sarah lay on the white sheets, pale but smiling. Joe walked cautiously towards her. \u201cSarah?\u201d he asked nervously.
\nS
\nhe pulled back the sheets on the bed. Nestled next to her was a tiny little bundle that moved an arm and cried. \u201cIt\u2019s a boy, Joe.\u201d She whispered with a glowing look radiating from her.<\/p>\n

Joe sat next to her carefully and asked, \u201cCan I see him?\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarah lifted him up and handed the baby to her husband. \u201cIt\u2019s time you meet your son.\u201d She answered.<\/p>\n

Sophie, Catherine, and Doc Martin left the room, closing the door behind them. Adam standing just outside the door smiled at his wife and took her in his arms. \u201cWell?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

She smiled. \u201cIt went well. She is so happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam laid a hand on his wife\u2019s swollen belly. \u201cI am, too.\u201d He smiled.<\/p>\n

Sophie looked over at Catherine. \u201cThank you for your help with Sarah. I don\u2019t know what I would have done if you had not been here.\u201d
\nShe laughed. \u201cDone it yourself, of course.\u201d She answered, slipping into her red traveling cloak. \u201cI\u2019ll leave you alone.\u201d She smiled. \u201cI have a party to plan.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA party?\u201d Sophie asked. \u201cYou mean, the Easter party?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo.\u201d Catherine turned back. \u201cA party to welcome my nephew.\u201d Then she turned and was gone.<\/p>\n

Sophie and Adam standing at the door watched the vivacious lady ride away. Behind her was Doc Martin\u2019s more conventional carriage. Her hair whipped in the wind and Sophie smiled. Somehow she knew Catherine was laughing.
\n*By the 1860\u2019s the first machines for making paper bags were invented. S.E. Petee is the man remembered for making the best of these machines. However, all these machines were a bit different and each one made slightly different bags. In 1869, the Union Company of Pennsylvania made a paper bag-making machine that combined all the best features of the other machines. This company really started the paper bag making business.<\/p>\n

By 1875 the Union Company of Pennsylvania was making so many bags they changed the company name to the Union Bag and Paper Company. In their first year as a paper bag company, they made 606 million bags, a huge number for that time. The mass production of paper bags helped storekeepers cut their prices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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