Chaos and Consequences (by Angela)

Summary: Paris McKenna, an old friend of the Cartwright family, suddenly falls ill on her way to San Francisco and a new job. She reluctantly accepts Ben’s invitation to rest and regain her strength at the Ponderosa. However, she also carries the burden of a devastating secret that could rip the close-knit Cartwright Family to shreds. “Bloodlines” is the first story in a series. Fair warning: this story includes the addition of a non-cannon character. Rating MA WC 46,400