Bonanza

The Perils of Sue Cartwright

Chapter 1 When Things Get Serious

Sue is riding to the house singing a song

"My mama came from Texas

And daddy went to sea

I have no brothers or sisters

So all that leaves is me

A messed up kid from Texas

And trouble by my side

A fist of careless fighting

And a bullet in my"

"Sue!"

"Yes Adam"

"I don't want you singing that song ever"

"Ok" Sue replies getting down from her horse

"Is that it ok?"

"I understand Adam, he was a troubled kid, and I can see why parents don't want their kids singing it." Walking in to the barn to unsaddle the horse

"But I'm your brother"

"Ok parents and older siblings"

"Why won't you shout at me, say it's not fair, throw a punch?"

"Cause older brother the day is too good to make trouble"

Adam only wished he had a good a day as his sister claimed she had. So far his guitar had gone missing, the sale of the horse went badly, and Wilma has cancelled their date for tonight, he had something special planed. He was torn and wanted someone to challenge him. But everyone seemed to be in too good a mood to bother. Adam decided to go for a ride, anywhere but away from the house, and town.

"Hi pa" Sue said walking in to the house

"Hi Sue how was your day?"

"It was good pa, how was yours?"

"It was good. Did you get the mail?"

"Yes and Mr. Dolson said that you forgot this when you last went in to town" handing over the mail and tobacco she had.

"Thank you Sue, you seen Adam?"

"Yeah he was outside then he went off on his horse"

"His day hasn't gone too well"

"I noticed, he was trying to pick a fight, oh I almost forgot there's a dance in town tonight and my friends are going can I go?"

"I know Hoss is going in to town later, if he or Joe can take you, you can go."

"Thanks pa"

At that point Hoss walks in the house "hi pa, Sue"

"Hi Hoss"

"Hoss could you take me in to town later? There's a dance I would like to go to"

"Sure I'm going to town anyway."

"What you doing in town?"

"Meeting a lady friend"

"Hoss meets a girl at last, what's her name?"

"None of your businesses little sis"

"At these times it horrible being the youngest"

"It sure is" Joe agreed as he appeared "hey Sue you gonna help me with the horses?"

"I don't know brother I think I'll sit here and let you do all the hard work" Sue said putting her feet on the table and leaning back

"Why you little" Joe started forward as Sue darted for the stairs. Grabbing Sue he starts tickling her. With Joe holding her down she manages to reach up to his most ticklish spot, "hey" Joe backed away in surprise "how did you know?"

"Adam told me"

"How did you get him to tell you?"

"It was easy, when you have so many brothers you learn the tricks of the trade" sue headed out to tend to the horses

"Your good little sis" following Sue out the door.

Later on in town

"Now I'll be in the restaurant if you need me, otherwise I'll meet you in the hall"

"Ok Hoss see you later"

"Hi Sue you managed to come"

"Sure did Beth it's going to be great"

"Hey isn't that Hoss with Wilma?" Jenny chimed

"I thought she was going out with Adam" asked Peter

"Maybe she's just saying hello" added Sue hoping

The kids eyes widen in surprise when they see Hoss and Wilma kiss and walk arm in arm in to the restaurant

"That was no hello!" exclaimed a shocked Sue