More than thirty years.. Damn, why was he thinking about all this? Here Come The Brides ~ Becoming bigvalleylover2 4.1K subscribers Subscribe 210 Share Save 19K views 4 years ago A fan video to one of my favorite tv shows, Here Come The Brides (1968-1970). 'Here Come The Brides' told of the adventures of a logging work team (The Bolt Brothers: Jason, Joshua, and Jeremy) and the marriageable single women brought by them to post-American Civil War Seattle in the Washington Territory. Here Come the Brides (1968-1970) Episode List Season: OR Year: 1969 S1, Ep12 1 Jan. 1969 After a Dream, Comes Mourning 7.8 (34) Rate Biddy and Clancy talk about the first days of the brides arriving in Seattle. No one could be close to them and not see it. Pouring each of them a cup of coffee, she sat down next to him. Like some other Bolts I know., Yeah, he grinned. Not him. Aarons our half-brother., Jeremy approached them warily. That man could never have fathered a child outside of wedlock. What would his brothers reaction be? That Stempel aint the only one might be part injun. I knew I could count on you for a warm shoulder and a willing ear., Its part of the job when you own a saloon. She cracked her dishtowel in his direction. Then to have it blow up in his face would only have reinforced the mans tendency to be a porcupine. Was that the reason why Jason, despite all the battles theyd fought against each other, had befriended Stempel? Were still the same family we were, but were not.. What you have a right to., Aarons grin grew wolfish. Just teasing. Standing just inside the doorway, he beamed at the crowd. Admit it, youre just as appalled as he was that I might be related to you.. by Pat Foran | by trampset | trampset Write Sign up Sign In 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. At fifteen, hed packed the few things Abigail had allowed him to call his own and left. Normally Joshua would have experienced a mix of admiration and irritation at Jasons embroidery of the truth. ! Josh gasped. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a movement on the trail to his office. Hed thought of little else for the previous week. The reverend cleared his throat with a slight blush. But when the pressure is on and the mountains at stake, I feelI dont know Alive. And he remembered the first time he was allowed to hold his tiny newborn brother. I did exactly as Joshua instructed me. A Here Come The Brides bride dreams shes running lines with an understudy bride. She has a bit of an infatuation with him, you know. Jason winced a little at her choice of names. It was all Jasons fault in the first place. But mixed in the relief is bitter disappointment. Better than I expected. But Jomyour father didnt have any family in America when he married my mother. Jason sat in a quiet corner of Lotties watching the bubbles ascend in his beer. He says we will wait until we reach the land of his birth to have his peoples ritual to name our child. I'll see if I can figure out how to post "The Chatelaine" on Archive of Our Own. After that, Joshua will show you our books.. Jason breathed a great sigh of relief. Jonathan cared about Madeline but at the time he first left for America, they were nae in love., After years together, their deep respect for each other turned into an equally deep love. Many a long winter night, their father had entertained them with tales of his adventures in a wild new land. It seems Mr. Bolt here sent a series of telegrams to my office. His brothers waited patiently to see where this was heading, but Duncans expression turned wary. Turning away, Aaron took a step for the door. My saloon is no place for sad faces.. Im sure Jonathan did nae tell her after., Duncan covered his face with his hands. All right. "Jen, tell her I'm not here", Lucas whispered to the child. Youve been acting like youre walking on hot coals all day., Jason took a deep fortifying breath. But sometimes its really hard being the middle brother. Aaron had always shied away from touching and being touched; which was why Jason loved to ruffle his feathers by laying hands on him. How? Jason choked into the stunned silence. Hed forfeited any right to ask about me or my mother.. Oh, I enjoy rubbing his fur the wrong way. Heyes and Curry make some new friends in Seattle. Get your gear and clear out. Yeah, slow down. The man whos tried to destroy everything our father worked to give us. One of Jason's loggers has been killed by some kind of large animal. Who am I? And now he had a long walk ahead of him to get back home again. Hed done entirely too much reading in the past few nights. Told him Id never laid eyes on his mother. Help had arrived. Am I drunk?, Yes, you are. Why had he said nothing in all the years as they worked their way to a fragile friendship? This was all that Bolts fault. And Aaron Stempel? He simply wasnt a good enough actor to cover what he felt. He shot a sideways glance at the oldest Bolt. Could they have jumped to conclusions? If they could be prevented from killing each other. Josh managed a wan smile. I think I would have enjoyed watching that as much as Stempel would have enjoyed doing it., I suppose I should go check on Aaron, Jason sighed. Bolt, Miss Pruitt, Stempel barely acknowledged them. The good humor faded from the generals face. Now you can tell me its none of my business. Occasion seems to call for some fortification, he smiled wearily. Most sheepish, though Josh could see a couple of surly faces, the men moved off up the mountain. What would be the fun in that? Jason grinned. No! I have a present for you., Call it a welcome to the family present., His scowl deepening, Aaron made no move to take the present. Undiluted compassion for the man unexpectedly struck Joshua. He could feel the trembling even through his suit jacket. He jerked to his feet. Jason couldnt resist a smile. He picked self-consciously at the bark beneath his hand. Did you ask us to help? Im the living, breathing proof., Josh lunged to his feet, forcing Aaron to lean away. An all-dressed-in-white bride. There was no way they would ever be one big happy family. Just take it!. What Jasons been trying to do since this started. Josh scrubbed viscously at his scalp. Tell me every single thing you remember about her. Hes not giving much away. How could Bolt claim to be proud of something hed had nothing to do with? Jason watched Aaron flop in his chair as Joshua and Jeremy led a sputtering Thompson out of the office. Its true., Pshaw! she waved with indifference. Of course, he hadnt been paying much attention to anything but one slim volume of a young womans life. But he remembered Jasons frustration and worry over Wainwrights refusal to pay his bill and his stunned joy when the man had unexpectedly coughed up the money. Jeremy couldnt suppress his chuckle. Aaron watched the middle Bolts slow growing grin in trepidation. Were looking into each others eyes. Im only talking about a meal here, Aaron.. Just what he needed, a layer of guilt added to the already complex swirl of emotions inside him. Turns your stomach, doesnt it?. Will it be able find its way home? He knew Aaron would resent his efforts at motherhenning but he couldnt stop himself. Well, if you dont need my help, I better be getting home., I suppose, she smiled. See things from her side.. I do., And your father a man who loved both you and your mother. Duncan ignored Aarons soft grunt. And I never will.. Lay off, Red. "Mr. Stempel He cleared his tight throat and began again. Candys talking to her now., His oldest brother nodded in sympathy. Joshua, come over and join us. Theres nothing to reconsider, Jason said, a gigantic grin on his face. And a thief. Not because of what he could gain or what he stood to lose? It seems he had quite a little enterprise set up for himself. Are you all right? she whispered, worried eyes scanning up and down his body. He grunted in response. No! Theyd been deeply in love; he was sure of it. It's the even that everyone has been waiting for; Jeremy and Candy's wedding! Then one day, with nae warning, he returned. Oh, my, she breathed, her other hand coming up to cover her mouth. I just have to talk to him.. What plans did Jason have? And what was done is written in stone. Her brow furrowed, she rubbed his knuckles absently. No, I cant believe that. Do you think he loved the other girl, Miri? Had Jason been aware of what Thompsons reaction would be? A female scream wrenched everyone to their feet. Aaron began to explain in a tight voice. No! Im up.. Would you want to know?, Tilting her head back, she gave the question the thought it deserved. Rather formal for a new brother-in-law. I rather enjoyed the view.. And now thanks to your family, Im gonna have to start fighting them again., Has your life been so dreadful, lad, that you must strike out at those around you? Josh sucked in a breath as Jason hit a nerve. I suppose I am, Uncle.. In the photograph, the bride looks happy. But he was engaged to our m-m-mother at the time., Aye. His eyebrows furrowed as he listened. Bolt, Aaron returned the greeting, his face wiped clear of expression. Thats all Aaron was to the man - a past mistake best forgotten. If only I could see a good direction to move., Duncan stole a glance at Joshua. Aaron had never had the benefit of their fathers presence. Please write more. Someone to be proud of you? He was young and he fell in love as young men are prone to do., Jeremy pulled a chair up to the table. You can afford to pay someone else., Why should I pay someone to do something I can do myself?, Admit it, Aaron, Jason teased. Not that hed ever really been friendly with the middle Bolt but theyd always been able to maintain a civil working relationship before. More of the strife theyd lived through for years? I dont know if Ill ever be ready, he whispered. Im so confused, Joshs voice was muffled by his arms. I guess that about says it all., What are you going to do? she questioned after a long moment of trying to absorb what hed told her. Is that why you came to Seattle? But the only way they could possibly have found out was from the Bolts. Cookie said you didnt eat with the rest of the crew either., Youre not my mother, Josh snapped. All of which takes a backseat to Aaron's and Jason's biggest concern; who is trying to bring harm to Jemma and why? Our father would never have done a thing like that., Aaron took a step closer, towering over the seated Josh. It was more than the contract that Thompson might offered that pushed him forward. And why did he want Jason to drop the subject now? I dont think Candy would appreciate it if you came out with a busted suit. Joshua added. Then there was the matter of the wooden box Aaron had been clutching all night. Obediently, she raced down the street. I dont wanna talk about this any more., I said get out. He shot Jason a look of pure steel. Everything hed believed about his father, his mother, even what hed believed about himself now lay in shambles around his feet. Shreds. She gave him a teasing pat on the cheek. This is just soincredible. The curtain try pulling it back, says the runaway bride, lifting her veil as she checks her Ubers ETA. Now it hardly seemed to matter. And I think shed like it that it was given in accordance to tradition.. Encounters with her wooden spoon had enforced that she was to be called Maam or Mrs. Stempel. But I think wed do better by rescuing the colonel. He indicated the guest of honor with a jerk of his head. I understood he had been born on the voyage to Scotland. The planks creaked as Duncan shifted. Ive never been very fond of solitary meals.. Josh scrubbed wearily at his face as he heard the unmistakable tread of his oldest brother. Bolt, when were your brothers gonna meet us?, He felt solid warmth as Jasons shoulder pressed against his. That made me very tired at work today. What could I give her but more pain? Badly tempted to kick the journal into the fire and be done with this torment, Aaron clutched the mantel with both hands. You and the Bolts are footing the bill for this little shindig.. Laird of Kilmarron my father had been born and raised to be. What a hardship it was. noellecoward, Kattayl, Bespangled, Victoriantealady, mvernet, Jadefan, MASHFanficChick, and Madamespock WellIm sureJason, I think its about time you go collect the bride., Im on my way, Reverend. He gave Jeremy a quick one-armed embrace. Being part Indian didnt make him less of a man. And the owner may sometimes be a jackass -and that had nothing to do with him being part Indian - but hes our jackass and we wont abandon him either. Jeremy, I dont think Josh is the only one whos acting like grumpy old bear., Jeremy wiped a hand over his face. We just could nae let Jon ruin his life by making such a bad choice for a wife. He continued defensively, Besides he would have been banned from the church if he forsook his promised wife.. I hope youre not taking this personally, Mr. Stempel?. We dont have to. We thought it best at the time, Duncan scowled. They are like fire and ice, these two; though I suspect there is more fire beneath the boys cool exterior than he exposes. Most of the remaining guests stumbled around the room in varying degrees of drunkenness. Would serve Bolt right if they did lose the deal. Both his brothers were bound to be upset. He began to understand a little of what lie behind Aarons hostility. Difficulties Jason should have considered before now plagued him. No wonderhow long after, A dark flush rising up from his collar, Stempel cleared his throat roughly. Thank you, Miss Cloom. Are you sure? I cant imagine the courage it took for you to approach him. Especially for a man like Aaron, he added mentally. S1, Ep13 8 Jan. 1969 The Log Jam 6.9 (32) Lottie tugged on Jasons sleeve. My mothers diary, Aaron explained in a strained voice. Was he divided top and bottom? Please, Candy, look at me. Nope. Jeremy snagged his jacket and headed for the door. There might yet come a day when hed do it. All the venom the colonel had been about to launch at Jason and Lottie drew back; a much more satisfying target had just entered the arena. This time he felt like a child lost in the woods, not knowing east from west. But, Lord, it was killing him. Set in Seattle in the 1870s, the main storyline focused on a family of loggers in the new West who had to bring in 100 women potential brides for their male crewmembers. Hed never been able to win against Jason and when hed gone up against Stempel, hed ended up looking the fool. So am I. The writing had improved since the beginning of the diary, but he took little notice. What will happen to him? One would think he were the first man to ever father a child. There was even a hint that it was a good thing his mother had died - so he could be raised as a good Christian instead of a heathen Indian. To his surprise, it was Stempel who broke first, his gaze straying out the window. But he couldnt leave it be. Jason could detect a barely perceptible tremor in his voice. However, aside from finding himself, Josh also believes he's found 'the one'. He threw down his pen in disgust. Work Search: Youre the ones who agreed to bet the mountain and you all agreed to the rules.. Aaron slapped away the hand. That the man had even had a life before Seattle never crossed Joshs mind. Do you have any doubt in your mind at all that this savage couldnt change your life?, Jason wrapped long arms around Aarons shoulders, tugging him back. We perhaps phrased it more politely but the prejudice was the same. If Thompson decides to give us that logging contract, itll make usor break us.. I do have another story I was planning to post, I just haven't had the time to do it. How can you sit down to a game of dominos with a man who just a few weeks earlier hired thugs to beat us up?, Dont you forget a man like him risked his life to try to save yours!, Thats right, throw that in my face again. Well have to depend on you. Giving Aaron a hard shove, Josh stalked across to his room. I cant. Obviously her Jon was an important person in her life. If I remember correctly, of course it was many years ago, but Im sure your mother said you were born October twenty-fourth.. Youve never been where I have. He squinted, trying to imagine Aaron Stempel as a baby. Do you believe its true now? Turning his back, Jeremy warmed his hands over the small stove. Stopping beside a fallen log, Candy pulled him to a seat beside her. It was wrong what we did. Duncan shook his head slowly. The enormous tree shuddered under his assault then wobbled. Without a word, he slammed the door behind him. I should have known hed tell everyone he knew as soon he found out. Jonathan loved the girl. Its tradition.. B-b-but its g-g-gonna take some g-g-g-getting used to.. Hed never backed down from anything because of fear. I didnt mean to upset you, Lottie., Wiping her eyes, she gave his hand a smart slap. Jason reached for him but Josh evaded the effort. His pace picking up as if his legs could outdistance his thoughts, he turned onto the Sea Road without even being aware what direction he was going. Make sure hes not hurt b-b-bad. Or if he did, he didnt chose to comment on it. Im just not used to feeling so, And thats a scary feeling for a man like you.. Young boys, wary of the white man in their midst. Perhaps their being so young contributed to what happened., He sighed, swirled the amber liquid around in his glass. Hed hated seeing the disappointment on Jasons face. Ugly junk, he thought as he pitched a statuette into the fireplace. Your brothers not very talkative, is he? he heard Colonel Thompson say as he walked away. Well, if Id known you were throwing a party for me, I would have come sooner, the big man in an army officers uniform exclaimed. Passages flashed by his eyes, passages about Bolts journey to America with his new wife. A member of an HCTB fanfic site proposed a challenge: write a story that includes Jason, Biddie, a broken wagon wheel, a bottle of perfume, knitting, and fog. I hope yours doesnt., Oh, no, dont turn this back on me, Jason. Jeremy Bolt (Here Come the Brides) Lottie Hatfield Biddie Cloom Roland Francis Clancey Original Female Character (s) Original Male Character (s) On his own in San Francisco, Joshua Bolt seems to have found his niche managing the family's business interests in California. Nothing is going to stop us from being married, she affirmed. Im sorry for every wrong done to you by the Bolt family.. Why what? Jason halted, brow furrowed in confusion. He got a polite nod of greeting from Jeremy but Joshua refused to even look at him. Besides the obvious?, Get out of here, Bolt, Aarons voice was strained. I may not have paid those telegrams much heed but, you see, the officer in question had already raised enough suspicion that an investigation was in progress.. Stempel, Biddie shrilled. Please consider turning it on! Or a boy for Jon to teach the ways of the forest? Aaron paused for a moment at the fork of the path and pondered. He had his own questions that had to be answered. But you know that, dont you? Jason snagged Lottie as soon as the church service ended. He hoped he wasnt too late to get some. He felt like he was living a moment from a fairy tale. How do you do Aarons eyes widened as he glanced down at the mans insignia. Good experience for him and I could always step in if things started to go bad. They held on for a long moment, then broke apart, each a little misty-eyed. I have never thought of myself as cowardly, but the thought of seeing hatred in those eyes shrivels a piece of my soul. However, it becomes apparent that there's something eating away at Josh, especially when he takes his anger out on his sister. I dont see how Aarons parentage could make Jason desperately tried to intervene. He softened his voice at Jeremys wince. And tradition is a wonderful thing. Josh whapped Aaron on the back hard enough to rock him forward. Will you have blue eyes like your father? He flattened his hands on the table. Not now, not ever. Now youre gonna pay for that, breed! Red snarled. Shes so beautiful. Shuffling a few pages further, he started to read. Well, why dont we get going then? He made me look like a fool in front of the whole town.. Look out everyone here come the brides! About the wedding?, No! he rushed to assure her. The bold logger could outtalk the very devil. Only fifteen at the time of his fathers death, hed just begun to ponder the possibility that his father could make mistakes. The brides are homesick for family. Aaron dropped his glare from Thompson to Lotties misty eyes. Is this my punishment for daring to love a man not of my people? One afternoon, a boy named Earnest plopped down in front of us. And what the hell business was it of anyone elses anyway? Unexpectedly, he wondered if a lot of Aarons determination to win Bridal Veil had come from the knowledge hed kept concealed. Perfect for Jasons present state of mind. She nodded in acknowledgment. Stepping closer, Jason bent to get a better look at this gift. Aaron just looked so damned awkward compared to the loggers Jason spent his days with, though Jason knew from experience Aaron wasnt as inefficient with an ax as he first appeared. Jason gaped, his mouth moving but no sound coming out. Lets get you and my little brother married.. Before I throw you out.. Hunkered against a tree in the far corner of camp, Joshua attacked his ax with the sharpening stone. Showing your crude origins? Thompson tried to sound confident, but he couldnt hide the fear in his eyes. The trees are up on the mountain. They enjoyed it! Stempel glared as he visibly wrenched himself from distant memories. He wasnt defeated yet but he needed time to regroup. What a good read! Each tooth could be counted. What are we going to do now? Jeremy hit the crux of the dilemma. A deadly influenza outbreak is spreading from San Francisco up the US West Coast. His hand whisked over his beard and up into his hair. I shared "Family Duty" with other HCTB "girls in the dormitory." The self-satisfied grin on Thompsons face told him what he needed to know. Seattle expanded every day and he had been and would continue to be at least as influential as the Bolts in its development. Said he was going to the mill, though he wouldnt say why. Acts like I should be grateful to be called a Bolt! All you had on were shreds and let me tell you, they didnt hide anything. But to see my son, oh Lord. I think perhaps he was writing them for you lads. They shared the blood of Jonathan Bolt. In kindergarten, Faith and I sat next to each other during storytelling time. Seattle finds itself anxiously awaiting the event that no one thought would ever take place; Jason Bolt's wedding, especially considering the bride is Julie Stempel. What could be more perfect than that. Joshua exited the cabin just in time to catch Jasons words as Jason headed toward Stempels. If he let them get him on the ground, he was dead. You're the richest man in town. Aaron had finally reached a point in his life where his heritage and past no longer haunted him. Be good to your mother, George Stempel often told young Aaron on the infrequent times he wasnt out to sea. And will Aaron be able to prove his suspicions about the girl's father to prevent his wife from becoming the man's victim? He realized his mistake instantly. We will not tolerate that kind of prejudice here., Prejudice? Thompson sputtered. Half-breed. If hed been a little less drunk suspicion might have won, but alcohol and the pervasion joy of the day tipped the scale. Is something . Im not afraid!. A princess bride a runaway bride a ghost bride. What if he was offended? Ouch! He tried to jerk away but her other hand held his head steady. Maybe because there were times when he allowed that wall of his to slip a little. When he got back, I dont think Id seen him so miserable. +. I dont know anybody who deserves it more., Against violence in general, this time Jeremy couldnt help but agree. Jeremy identified two more Bolt loggers as they were pulled free from the fight. And if you add Aaron Stempel to the family, Ill be just one more step down the ladder, wont I?. Just before they reached the altar, she lifted her head and looked directly into his eyes. Now his best efforts only seemed to make the situation worse. This bigot wasnt going to make him do it now. Feeling the animosity, Aarons eyes narrowed then flashed danger. I know what we should do. What defined a family? It's a gen story which revolves around the Bolt Brothers. All day long hed tussled with his dilemma. Where will my spirit go when it leaves this poor weak body? Fine, fine, just the men I wanted to talk to. Theres a mail-order bride. The determined expression made him appear to Aaron suddenly more adult, a man to be reckoned with. All three Bolts were crammed into the tiny back room of the church and the wedding was only minutes away. Even if I wouldnt always do as he advised, Id like to be able to ask the questions again., Well, Duncan stroked his beard. You can make it three to one or a tie vote.. If you feel you can not do that, transportation can be arranged back to your fort., Is that an ultimatum, Mr. Bolt? Thompson sneered. Looks like Red, Billy and George were trying to beat up Stempel. Do nae misunderstand. Its not about us, is it? Fear widened her eyes. Just different than we were aware of before. Ill live my life the way I decide. Bruises, thats all., Now let me see your hands. She rolled her eyes at his scowl. Jason sat silently beside his uncle on the empty pier. I cant just sit back, Im not saying you should. Lottie kept her own tone soft and soothing. Never! All the years of searching had yielded nothing, then when hed shifted the object of his search, the man showed up right under his nose. 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