Age: 25 (May 12, 1836)

Description: He has dark brown hair, brown eyes, thin as a rail and stands 6 feet high, loves working outdooors, and loves a good fight when justified.

Birth Father: Alan Clayland

Birth Mother: Martha Clayland

Adopted Mother: Lucy Senclair

Adopted Father: Thomas Senclair

Sibling: Brandon Charles Clayland

Summary: After giving birth to twin boys, Martha realized that they couldn't support two children. Alan suggested that they give one of the boys to his sister, Lucky, and her husband to raise. That way they could see him and watch him grow up. Lucky and Thomas took the older of the boys. Both families raised the boys together. They grew up as best friends and cousins. After the deaths of Alan and Martha in a freak fire, Brandon went to live with his Aunt Lucky and Uncle Thomas.

A few years later just after the boys turned 20, Thomas Senclair passed on. Lucky followed a few months later. But before she died she took the family bible and told the boys the truth, showing them the record of their birth. Reassuring Aaron that he was wanted and loved by his parents, she passed on knowing that the boys knew the truth. Aaron and Brandon traveled from town to town taking odd jobs in order to get them further west. They weren't sure what they wanted to do or be, but they were getting tired of moving around, and now they were looking for some place, some town, to call home!

Love Interest: None!

Age: 25 (May 12, 1836)

Description: He has light brown hair, brown eyes, thin as a rail and stands 6 feet high, loves working outdooors, and avoids fights when at all possible.

Birth Father: Alan Clayland

Birth Mother: Martha Clayland

Aunt: Lucy Senclair

Uncle: Thomas Senclair

Summary: Same as Aaron's Summary above!

Love Interest: None!

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INTRODUCING AARON & BRANDON

Aaron looked over at his brother. "I still can't believe it, brothers!"

Brandon smiled. "I know me either. We always acted like brothers growing up."
 
They rode in silence for a while. Then as a sign came into sight stating Dreamville was ahead about a mile up the road, Aaron looked over at his younger brother. "Maybe we can get jobs there." Brandon nodded in agreement with his brother.
 
Before arriving in town, they came upon a ranch. The two men decided to stop and see about work. Aaron approached the door. He knocked

Jedidiah opened the door. "Yes, may I help you?"
 
Aaron removed his hat. "I was wondering if you had any work for a couple of ranch hands. My cousin and I are looking for steady work."

He studied the two men standing before him. "I could use two hands. If you’re good workers?”

"Yes sir, we are." Brandon answered stepping up next to Aaron.

Jedidiah nodded. "This isn’t a cattle ranch though. It’s a horse ranch.”

Brandon and Aaron exchanged glances. They grinned, and Brandon said, “That’s even better, no long cattle drives.”

“Okay. I'm Jedidiah Tally Hunnewell. The bunkhouse is over there. Pick any bunk you like. You’ll be the only ones sleeping there. You can start tomorrow. Just come up to the house after you’ve had your breakfast, and we’ll begin from there. Day starts just after day break here. Town's just a quarter of a mile east of here."
 
"Thank you. We'll be ready. We just need to run into town for a few things. But we won’t let you down." Aaron said as he extended his hand to their new boss.
 
Tally shook the offered hand. Then he watched his two new men as they mounted up and headed towards town.

As they rode into town, Aaron spotted the saloon. "I'm going to see if they need a bouncer. Then I'll meet you at the store."
 
Brandon smiled. "Okay. I'll get what we need."
 
Aaron nodded then headed toward the saloon. He tied Thunder to the post and headed inside.
 
Richard spotted the new comer. "Hello. What can I get you?"
 
The taller man with dark hair nodded as he came over to the bar. "I'm looking for the owner."

"I'm the owner. How can I be of service?” Richard asked as he set the glass he was drying down.
 
The young man sized up the older man behind the bar. "I was hoping you could use a bouncer in the evening."

The blonde thought about it for a minute "It couldn’t hurt. I would have to talk with my partner to be sure. Why don't you come by tonight. He should be here by then."
 
 "Okay, I'll be back after I get my things settled at my other job. Thank you." Aaron smiled as he extended his hand in friendship.

Richard shook the offered hand. "You're welcome. I'll see you tonight." The young man nodded then left to find his brother.

That evening Ted walked over to where Richard stood whipping down the bar. "Hi Richard. Things seen to be real quiet right now."
 
"Yes it is right now, but it will pick up soon. OH, I had a guy in here earlier looking for work as a bouncer. What do you think?" Richard leaned on the bar watching his partner and friend.
 
"Are you sure we need one? I haven’t noticed much business lately.” Richard wasn’t sure that they really needed one or that they could afford one.

“Cattle drives will be ending soon. Business will be picking up. You never know how much trouble we might have with those ornery cowhands passing through.”

After pondering the idea for a few minutes, Ted said, “Well, we could try it for a while and see. I guess with Desiree singing and so many people passing through, it might be a good idea."
 
"I agree. I told him to come back tonight for an answer."  The bartender said as he poured another beer for someone at the bar.
 
"Alright. I'll wait and meet him." Ted said as he took a seat at the other end of the bar.

Aaron walked through the batwing doors an hour later. As he moved to the bar, he spotted the young woman singing. "Good evening sir. I was in here earlier."
 
Richard nodded. "Yes, I remember you." He waved Ted over, this is my partner Ted Brown."
 
Aaron nodded and extended his hand. "Hello. Aaron Senclair."
 
"Hello. I hear you think we could use a bouncer." Ted asked as he shook the young man’s hand. He paused and waited for a response. He got it in the form of a nod. “I think we can try it out. Can you start tonight?"

"Yep." Aaron nodded and accepted the beer Richard put in front of him. Aaron kept a close eye on everyone in the saloon. And as Richard watched his new employee, he felt that his costumers were safe having him around.