Ben, I think Joe is lucky to be alive after seeing these two giants. His pacing halted when he stood in front of Ben. Where? Joe took a sip of his own coffee. It wasnt going to be easy, but could it ever? That makes no sense, Why would someone want a dead body? The possible realization of what Joe was telling him puzzled him. Ben I think you and Hoss should have a seat as well.. Joe, come on look at me.. Sore? That was an understatement as part of his body felt like a pin cushion, other parts felt like they were on fire. The mans massive body began to tense up, blood began to flow and Joe could detect the redness forming around his scruff of a beard. Flashes of red were appearing in front of him. Father and son placed their cups on the table as they headed toward the door to grab their hats. Hey! he hollered back at them. I failed. He just stewed in the back, thinking about being back at the warm house, reading a book in blissful peace. Dead or alive, she was his mother! Placing his hat back on his head, Adam took one last glance back at Joe. His concern now lie with possibility of open stitches with all the tossing and turning Joe had been doing. He said wewe..stole mama from them. Joe began fiddling with the bed sheets. He told me the pa and I. Tears flowed freely as he glanced up at the ceiling. It seems this kid is a bit confused and we have to help him., Joe glanced down at the shattered, broken pieces of glass that now surround him. Why? Finally he turned to Jimmy standing by the credenza. Sure. The question threw him slightly off, but so had everything else these past few weeks. No one was taking Joes mother. Youll be alright Joe I promise nothing will happen to mama, and I promise we will get these no good. Hurts.. Hoss, can you walk the doc out?. Bonanza ~ Joe calls to Hoss before collapsing 11,020 views Dec 17, 2017 82 Dislike Share Save Jessica MacLellan 387 subscribers A clip taken from Season 7: All Ye His Saints. It was very clear to Doc Martin just how out of it and in shock the man was. It had been very easy to connect with Marie and shed quickly accepted the boys as her own. The attack, Ben. He stood up, cracked his back and walked over to face Joe. Joe I cant believe how Ive treated you all these years. His memories came flooding back to him. What do ya got there son?. Easy, Joe. I should have known better, I should have trusted you. No, not you boy. Noooo. , That monkey pick your French quarter mother gave you.. Why? But Adams mind briefly played tricks on him for he saw straight through the dressings and was visualizing blood.lots of blood. Little Joe youre okay. You dont deserve to look like her.Joe heard an annoying echoing in his head as the doc slowly took the dressing off. Panic suddenly filled Charlies veins looking toward the open door at the Cartwright house. Just the thought of Little Joe wanting to open up brought light into his heart and a tear to his eye as he stepped out. Then gigantic hands latched onto Joes tan shirt. Adam was about to get up when the doc held up his hand. He decided that is exactly what he had to do. Hopefully Pa got the telegraph and will be here soon. Was Adam really mad at him, or was there just more going on with Adam that he wasnt talking about? Joe suddenly realized that things were going from bad to worse. Pa, do you mind if speak to Adamalone? Joe looked at his father. Believe me, I did not do it intentionally. As she rose from the rocker she noticed Ben leaning against the wall by Joes bed, I love you so much Marie! He walked over, kissed her and then watched as she gently lay the boy down in his bed. Joe tried to pull away, however, between his crippled body and the clump of hair within Davids grip, it was a battle he could not win. Can you, My ma-ma. Joe was struggling to speak as he looked at his brother. I cant just abandon him. Joe, Im sorry. Follow/Fav The Bride from Baltimore. Not wanting to leave Joes side Ben responded, Have him come up!, It wasnt long before Adam stood in Joes doorway, frozen. Hoss, North and South (by Writing Woman) . It was as far as he dares go until those wounds could be stitched closed. Not you! Little Joe, you alright? A wave of concern stopped Hoss in his tracks. Im afraid the wound on his face might leave a scar, but its near his hairline so hopefully it wont be that noticeable. Adam saw an instant of shock in both the docs and the sheriffs eyes when then they discovered Joes bundled form on the settee. The only conversation heard within the buggy was small-talk, for Little Joe seemed preoccupied with his surroundings as though it were the very first time he had been to the Ponderosa, but instead of feeling hurt, angry or scared, he was remembering and appreciating its beauty, its memoriesHis family. Adam squeezed his eyes shut and wiped his face with both hands. Pictures To Draw. My ma-ma,Ad-am. It was a chore just to raise his eyelids half-way. Poor Joe gets beat up a lot. Only use it if necessary, and keep those cool towels on him. Maybe it has to do with me being the oldest. As for the mental standpoint, it was no doubt the untimely death of Marie. I just dont know, but what I do know is that I made a mistake, a mistake I intend to fixas your brother. A small tear slipped out. He allowed his mind to wander and paused there momentarily. When your mother died, I told you all about Marie and her stories, Remember? With a gentle hand David forced Dax to look at him, Remember how I told you she was going to be the one to read you the bedtime stories to make your nightmares go away? Pa, whats going on? Hoss burst into the room. Shirley Monroe. Answer me boy! Ben dragged a chair over and placed it at the end of the bed. Joe, when she fell. Yup, and youre stuck with us. Hoss grinned. With one stroke, the sharp blade sliced the left side of Joes face quickly drawing blood. Doc Martin is here to check on you. He simultaneously drew his gun and kicked Cochise to a full gallop. And how do you expect to do it with that New Orleans monkey pick, handed down to you by your French quarter mother?. They flew right past us, but I can tell you this, they were some pretty hefty guys, he said as he tossed away a soiled, bloody towel while Hank painstakingly pulled the visible small pieces of glass from Joes back, simultaneously holding a towel to his wounded shoulder. Little Joe snapped himself out of his man-made fog and dragged his feet slowly back over to the chopping block. Hank, would you be willing to help the Sheriff and I find these., Pausing, he closed his eyes and clenched his teeth, then with a tear in his eye glanced back at Little Joes almost motionless damaged body, find whoever did this to my brother? Adam, usually could keep a cool, collected head in a situation like this, however, he now found himself backed into a corner and out of control, almost like a caged animal. Kid, you see my son over there? Davids voice softened a bit as his eyes met Dax, and then sharpened once again as he turned back toward Joe, pushing him over on his back with his foot. Doc Martin carefully turned Joes head to the right. Hoss, hot on his heels slammed right into him. Thats mine! Joes thoughts reeled as he realized Dax was clinging to his his mothers picture. Hed been playing checkers with his Pa on the front porch, when Maries horse had reared up, throwing her to the hard ground, rendering her unconscious. Do you understand? Ben walked back to his chair beside Joes bed. Afraid you might do something foolish and get hurt. Bonanza Tv Show. Little Joe suddenly froze. Marie glanced down at her sleepy baby. Okay, Joe, let me check this last bandage here, and then I will let you get some rest, I promise. He turned Little Joes head to the right. What am I doing? He shook his head, straightened himself up and slowly ran his fingers through his hair. Pa what do you think is going on? Hoss asked. Owww! I love, son. He continued to try to cool the boy down. Pa, do you mind if I stay here with Joe.alone? Without waiting for an answer, he moved to the chair, pulled it closer to the bed and sat down. Dubois wiped the bloodstained blade onto Joes already soiled shirt and placed it back in its sheath. The only difference was where thered been blood, there were now bandages, and bruises were beginning to appear. His wish always the same For his mother to come back. It was a mess. Bonanzabrits. I love you ma. Grungy ole ripped jeans paired with a solid red button-down shirt covered with dirt. Oww!. David, already armed and prepared, met him midway as the sharp knife ripped into and across Little Joes right side sending him crashing to the floor in agony on top of his fathers now broken decanter. Its gonna be okay Joe. How the hell can someone tell something like that to a kid? With tear filled eyes he glanced down at his little brother then laid his cheek on his curly hair. Okay, easy, now lay him back., Adam? Joes opened eyes and met his older brothers. Joe., Ben, I believe he needs rest. The doc rechecked his patient one last time, closed his medical bag and headed for the door. Dax, our plans have changed. Still holding the brandy he pursed his lips and ran his fingers through his thick, greasy, gray hair as beads of sweat dripped down his brow. They never took her. He had even delivered Joe. Ive got you, Joe.. He does still have one, but it isnt nearly as high. Slow your breathing buddy., Okay, Hoss, hand me that bandage over there, please. The doc was quick with his work. Thanks Hop Sing. With many pillows supporting him, Joe was now able to sit up in bed, but was, still very much in pain. They not only looked like twins they dressed alike also. Oh God, how bad? Realization sank in hearing an ugly, familiar voice and recalling now where he was and what had just occurred. Youll be alright, Joe. Come on Joe this is nonsense and you have a lot of work to do.. A slight smile ran across Charlies face. Why am I wet? he thought feeling a bit disoriented. Ad-am! M-y mot-her, not his. He was finding understanding and forgiveness, the forgiveness he needed for himself, for the only way for him to eventually help Joe was to help himself first. How ya feeling?, Wanna race? They all chuckled. You got nothing better to do but to play with that?, What chance are you gonna have to use an epee out here in the west?, Youre a Cartwright! Son dont blame yourself. Sad, but all to real. Im glad he turned to Adam, but at the same time, I felt Hoss loss just as much as he did. Ben sat next to Little Joe cooling his now sweaty head with a damp cloth. You dont deserve to look like her. Shed even paid for Davids journey west, determined to go to any lengths to destroy Marie. That's what big brothers do for little ones." "Thanks Pa," Little Joe grinned, "I told ya I still like that little guy even if he tried to beat the stuffing . I realize now that I have to I should have been there as your brother and not as a parent. Adam, stop! Ben had a pretty good idea of his oldest boys intentions, however, needed to confirm his suspicions. We all know just how ugly things can get when a man with a bad temper drinks. Adam I have all the help I need. Just inches from his face, it was definitely evident how angry, and drunk the man was. Okay?. No part of these publications may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any . Son, you did not let Joe down. He should have been getting better by now as Doc Martin had said, however, just the opposite had been happening. I want to check on those wounds of his for infection. After administering the medicine he began examining Joe. Wide eyed, Adam was sluggish as he entered. The guy was huge, bigger than Hoss and as rugged looking as they come. He slowly unwrapped it only to discover it was the best gift they could have given him. What is wrong with me? He was getting angryangry at himself. Hurts. His ribs were going to take awhile to heal. He wondered, What really happened? Theyd been through many tough times before granted, nothing like this. He knew he hadnt hurt his little brother, hed been as gentle as he could be. It's clear that the 15 year old has been hurt in many ways. Everythings gonna be okay. Adam frowned and was confused as to what Joe was talking about. Listen, boy, with or without your help we will find Marie and bring her back with us to New Orleans where she belongs. Please Adam, Please come home, I need you!. You sleep now buddy. Adam slowly and carefully made himself comfortable, until he fell asleep, as he cradling his little brother. 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