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Out this far we won't get any radio signals - and we gotta keep listenin' for the CB, in case Brian or MaryAnne calls for us. Besides, it won't be much longer. *still driving, looking around for a few choice turnoffs.*

*glancing over at Daney* What? *not bothering to soften my tone.

You got it. *not being easy on the gas pedal as I drop the car into gear again and squeal the tires as we head out of town. Not being sure how well Daney knows the area, I take a convoluted route over fields, over a stream or two and along twisty-turny roads that are more cowpath than anything.*

*Coming out of Rhuebottoms a few minutes later, a paper bag in hand. I toss the bag into the trunk, slamming the lid, then slide into the car.* got some beans, some soup...and an extra bowl so's Daney don't have to eat out of the can. *figuring least I can do is be civil to our prisoner.*

Good point. Got enough for two for a few days, three'd be stretchin' it. *spinning the car around and toward Rhuebottoms, shrieking to a stop in front of the general store.* I'll go get a few things. Keep a hold on her. *mild glare as I take the keys and slide out of the car, heading for the store.*

Right. Need me to stop and get anything else before we head up there? *knowing Luke can keep an eye on Daney for a few minutes*

Whoo...*breathing out a sigh* I ain't sure, Luke. Last I knew it was still there, but it's been a couple of years. We can sure try it though - even have camping stuff in the back. *heading in that direction, giving Daney an occasional glance from the corner of my eye.*

A hypodermic will be the least of her worries if she keeps this up. *glaring at Daney, making sure Luke has a good hold on her. Helping him get her up, I turn to Chance.* Thanks for your help, Doc. *wry smile.* Let's go *nodding to Luke, grabbing hold of one of Daney's arms to help Luke get her over to the General and into the car, making sure Luke has hold of her good and tight before I jog around to the driver's side and slide into the car, hand reaching for the gearshift before I'm even settled in the seat.*

*screeching to a stop just as Chance pins Daney and jumping out of the car.* Dang it, Daney. *growled* Yeah, I guess we know who's side she's on. *having heard Luke's last comment.*

*seeing Daney on the move, drops the car into gear, spinning my tires as I do a one-eighty and head in the direction Daney is running, knowing I can get there faster in the car than by foot.*

*revving the engine, anxious to be going, even if I don't know where that is to be yet. I'm upset and frustrated and just want to get moving.*

*Leading the way out to the cars, knowing Luke has Daney well in hand. Starts up the orange Charger*

I'll get the car. *moving off toward the door, keeping an eye on everyone in the room*

*nodding* Yeah, we'll make sure she stays out of it. *turning a hard gaze of my own on the young woman*

*shrug* I stay on his good side...*usually...answering Garrett after Brian finishes speaking*

*snort* You're a Duke.

*nodding, watching as Garrett is secured* Enough's happened, don't need one more thing

*gaze going to Brian, also curious - very curious* Yeah, just what do you have up your sleeve?

*looking over at Luke, not having thought that they would actually hurt the horse, despite everything I've never seen true cruelty to animals in our "bad guy" friends*

*nodding* Yeah, we told Chet we'd take care of him. I took him just to the outskirts of town, a friend had an empty field. He's about five minutes away, on foot.

*smiling at the young Cheyenne as he comes in, shaking head again at this whole mess, then listening as Daniel and Brian speak.*

*watching and listening to this, upset because Brian's right, Duke's stick together - yet...I'm angry as anything at Chet and I'm a Duke...* What a mess...*thoughts unintentionally spoken aloud.*

Let's hope. *grimace* At least he won't be getting in anyone's way for a while.

*coming in at the tail end of Daney's announcement* Yeah, Chet is locked in a cell over at the courthouse. MaryAnne knocked him out and hauled his butt into her car. When she got over here she asked Luke and I to help her get him into the cell. He's not going anywhere any time soon.

We'll make sure that he's taken care of. *least we can do to help MaryAnne out. Following Luke toward the steps, glancing back one last time as we head out of the jail*