Great story, love the brotherly love !

This is a very good story. It made me cry. Poor Adam. He's only 17 & all of a sudden he has to be father and brother to his younger brothers and run the ranch. I know that Ben is grieving the loss of his 3rd wife, but his sons are grieving too and need their father. I can't wait to read the sequel.

Excellent. Explains so much about Adam.

OMG what are you trying to do to us. Hop Sing finding the two boys in bed beside him, I was in floods reading that. Seriously, beautiful stuff, keep writing.
I hope Sheriff Coffee and Doctor Martin gives Ben what for and who began it for leaving Adam lol.

That was very cute and sad!

I love your description of Adam not quite having grown into the boots he needed to wear. Very apt for the genre and a perfect way to explain why he is so overwhelmed. The way others rally around and especially the way the two younger ones reach out to him almost made me cry. And then I just want to punch Ben! So maybe I'd better go and read the sequel.

love all the hurt/comfort/angst...and love them as youngsters...particularly little Joe...

looking forward to 'Those Who Remain'

I freaking love this.

It's good to see the boys drawing closer to each other. I look forward to the sequel.

Beautifully written. Bought tears to my eyes. Well done.

That was a really good story. I'm so looking forward for the sequel.

I love this. You've captured each one perfectly! I feel for Adam having to pick up the pieces and be the strong one when he needs to grieve. Ben has a lot to answer for.

I'm so happy to see you're posting the rest of your Bonanza stories! This was always one of my favorites too. Poor Adam. So much responsibility heaped onto one young, grieving kid. It's no wonder those words hit him so 't wait to read the sequel again. :-)

Looking forward to the sequel!