"It is just road construction." He said, and she shook her head vehemently. "No, it isn't, Adam." She responded. "It is so much more than that." Some changes that seem small can have a powerful impact.

Easter evening at the McFaddens, the end of spring break.

Adam McFadden revises his perspective of what it means to be the teenaged guardian to some ill little brothers.

Adam McFadden has forged his evolution from brother to parent through intuition, love, his parents' example, and even some mistakes. Adam reflects upon that transformation and his priorities one beautiful Sunday morning.

A McFadden brother and Valentine's Day.

What would the McFadden's house be like if there was a sister? Come and see what happens to Guthrie's twin sister in school. Will she get her brothers to help her or what?

A McFadden brother confronts his beliefs at Christmas time.

A Revised Version of the story "Rescued", with takes place at the end of the episode "Rescue".

A McFadden Thanksgiving, albeit improvised.

Adam McFadden learns to appreciate the versatility of one tiny, two letter word as he guides and parents his brothers.

Adam and Brian McFadden acknowledge the value and power inherent within the family's fraternal bonds.

A difficult assignment in school, causes Guthrie to ask himself some difficult questions.

Adam McFadden recognizes to whom much has been given, much is expected in return. So one night when fate introduces a complete stranger, Adam uses the opportunity to demonstrate the blessed powers of good Samaritans.

A sequel to A Childhood Missed. Crane has left for college again, but there are still some unresolved matters for a few of the brothers, not to mention some new developments. Lots of brotherly love, misschief, fluffy scenes and a bad word or two. Rating M for corporal punishment/spanking (just to be sure). Don't like, don't read.

The McFaddens help one of their own through a loss.

At eighteen, Adam McFadden's determination alone can not rebuild his family. Instead, thanks to each unique brother, seven distinct personalities blend to create the new Family McFadden.

A follow-on to "Winter Roses"

In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, Adam McFadden struggles to come to grips with the deaths of his parents.

At 18, holding his family together and maintaining the ranch prove exhausting for Adam McFadden. Then one December evening he is thrown a lifeline.

Eighteen year old Adam McFadden questions his own ability to lead his family of six brothers.

"To be a successful rancher, you have to contend with forces of nature, finding and striking a balance wherever you are. But I gotta be honest, some days, it seems like those forces are working against you." Adam J. McFadden, Sr.

Harlie gets a job working in the local veterinary office, building new relationships, and learning new things. She must deal with the first real loss in her life of a person that she loves.

Shortly after thier parents death, the brothers learn to live on together.

A story about Crane's time at college, first time away from home, no little brothers to take care of. But who takes care of Crane? Who has since he was 12? Warning: corporal punishment/spanking. Don't like, don't read.

Recipe for disaster: Start with two parts stubbornness and combine fierce protectiveness and denial with burgeoning independence and petulance. Mix in fear and guilt; let simmer, stirring the pot frequently. Toss in jealousy plus a severe case of wrong place/wrong time; bring everything to a boil. Serve with angst and h/c.