This poem is a villanelle, which means that certain lines & words repeat in a specific order. The repeated lines in italics are a variation of lines spoken by Jess in "Fugitive Road." Though Slim accepts the plight of women as "the way things are," Jess sees the inequity and is troubled by it. So much so that he's willing to sacrifice his own nascent happiness to even the score

A man bent on revenge, Bosley Bates escapes from jail with plans to take down the members of the Mort Cory Gang. Slim and Jess are threatened and captured, luring Mort into Bates' clutch. Each man is willing to risk it all to save the other, because their friendship means more than a gang. (This is a sequel to "The Mort Cory Gang.")

An arrival from a distant land complicates Sheriff Mort Corey's pursuit of a an outlaw gang

Mort has a decision to make, but not until he has thought deeply about all that Slim and Jess have shared over the years of their partnership. This story was originally intended for Father's Day so it is either very early or very late!

Who will win the battle?

Slim, Jess and Father Elliott battle an evil presence to save Andy

Jess and Slim move forward with their big business deal, and Jess' twin returns making a major impact on Slim's life while Jess meets a new interest and they both have to move through a huge tragedy and never give up.

Jess went to Colorado to buy horses, and he has a lot to think about when he gets back to the Sherman Ranch; a missing scene for the episode Dark Trail; A Porch Series fic

The earliest days of friendship are far from ideal for Slim and Jess and the tension escalates when Andy is kidnapped and held for ransom. Despite the mistrust and fear that threatens to stand in their way, with each challenge they have to face, the two men discover they have what it takes to be true friends after all.

When Andy is injured in a cattle drive accident, Slim takes some time to reflect on his anger about the incident. Meanwhile, Jess is healing from the wounds left by a friend's betrayal, and contemplates forgiveness with the help of a stranger.

Justice for John MacLean in the wake of his lynching by an illegally authorized posse. Many thanks to my MARVELOUS editor, Polly, and to Lacy for the legal advice. It helps to have a friend who works for a lawyer even if she's in another state.

When a murder is committed while Mort, Slim and Jess are out on the trail, the blame for the crime lands at their feet. Now seen as wanted criminals, they find themselves running for their lives from everyone in their path that wants to put an end to the Mort Cory gang.

Past deeds have bitter consequences, making a trial of trust, threatening the foundations of brotherhood, staking Jess's very life and sending Slim on an almost impossible quest. (Sequel to 'My Brother's Keeper')

April showers bring May flowers and a deluge of IRS 1040 forms to the Sherman Ranch. Slim has been procrastinating, Jess doesn't have a clue, Daisy and Mose asked Slim to do their returns. Will Slim manage to file on time? This story was not written for income so I will not have to claim any profit for next year's tax filing.

Where will the visitor take them all? (NB: Some reading of the previous story "Triple Hills" would be an advantage, as some shared characters and storyline)

Slim is wounded, lying in a gulley, and his thoughts are of his life and his partner.

Slim and Jess begin a heartbreaking journey to Cheyenne when they discover the stage Daisy and Mike are supposed to be on is attacked with no survivors. Battling outlaws and fighting their own emotions, they discover their heartache is only short lived only to start on another road where everyone could lose their lives.

When Jess hits his head, he winds up with a case of amnesia and thinks he is still a gunslinger hot on the trail for revenge. Will Slim figure it out in time and be able to stop Jess? What will Jess do if Slim catches up with him?

Jess, Slim, and Andy confront several of Jess' ghosts from the past.

Mort is struggling with illness when he receives a telegram that has him heading to Cheyenne to help Jess! Will he be able to reach him in time.

With a death threat against Slim, Daisy and Mike, Jess is forced to join a gang of outlaws. After a faked argument started by Jess escalates into a full-blown tirade with Slim telling Jess to never come back, Jess leaves Laramie behind him on a road of evil that could possibly lead to the end of his life.

What Happened Next - Run to Tumavaca

What Happened Next after The Strangers

Duel at Parkison Town what-happened next.

An outlaw's scheme draws Slim and Jess into a web of danger and deceit.