B.L. Davenport

Smiling at Daisy Luke explained, while keeping an eye on Bo. "Let 'im see for hisself that he ain't gonna make it then when he falls flat on his face we'll pick 'im up." B.L. watched just as anxiously as Daisy, it was taking all her own will power not to argue with Bo or to try and help him. Back in town Cooter was telling Enos all Luke had relayed to them and what had happened once they had found Bo. Enos booked and locked up the thug telling Cooter that he'd fill Rosco in when he came back from his lunch hour.

Luke raises an eyebrow at Bo shaking his head in wonder. It was amazing how Bo could be so injured but still protesting what was best for him. "Sure Bo, ya just go around passing out for the fun of it." Luke said sarcastically as B.L. came back to the car leaning against the side listening to Bo protest, while they waited for help.

B.L. cringed when Bo yelled slowing the car down considerably. "Sorry Bo" Luke reached back taking Bo's hand as they drove. "It's ok Bo we'll be there soon." Five minutes later B.L. pulled into the hospital parking lot and right upto the emergency doors stopping the car gets out and goes inside telling a nurse about Bo and that they needed a gurrney.

At the end of the path,back on the road Cooter turned for town while the other two vehicles turned in the direction of Tri County Hospital. B.L. glanced back at Bo in the rearview mirror then sideways over at Luke who was turned in the seat so that he could keep an eye on Bo. Not a word spoken between them as they made their journey to the hospital.

Luke sighed half with relief and half with worry as Bo lost consciousness. "He's out let's get 'im in the car before he wakes up again." Reaching hte car Cooter took both Bo's feet in one hand opening the car door and leaning the front seat up and the four of them gently guided Bo's limp body into the car making sure he was as comfortable as possible in such a cramped space. B.L. leaned back the seat and prepared to climb behind the wheel. Cooter looked at them and said. "I'm gonna go drop this varmit off with Rosco, I'll catch up with ya'll later gimme a holler if ya need me." Luke shook Cooter's hand giving him a friendly hug and slap on the back. "Thanks for the help Coot." Cooter smiled returning the friendly pat on the back "No problem Lucas" turning he climbed behind the wheel of the tow truck alllowing B.L. to lead out the procession this time.

Luke felt sick hearing Bo cry if he hadn't left Bo might not be so hurt. "Sorry Bo." He whispered in Bo's ear as they slowly made their way to B.L.'s car deciding Bo'd be more comfortable than in the Jeep, with Cooter taking both Bo's feet leaving B.L. and Luke each supporting his back and Daisy supporting his head." B.L. wanted to wipe the tears running down her side of Bo's face but knew she couldn't move either hand from supporting his back so settled for kissing his cheek gently. "Almost there Bo hang on just a little longer ok."

"Bo!" Luke and B.L. both yelled at the same time as Bo crumpled to the ground. Kneeling beside Bo Luke looked back up at the two girls staring on in horror. "You two've gotta help me move 'im I can't do it bymyself right now." B.L. nodded as did Cooter when he came over after making sure Jerry was tied securely then chained with an old log chain he had on the tow truck. "We should all 4 be able ta carry him without hurtin' him too bad" Cooter said.

"Ya got to Bo if not now then when we getcha to the Doc's but ya gonna hafta move sooner or later." Luke felt sorry for Bo but he didn't know any other way. "C'mon Bo we'll help ya and it'll be over before ya know it." B.L. coaxed quietly.

Luke tiring out slams his fist once more into Jerry's face sending him to la la land. Cooter helped pick the man up off the ground and drag him over to the wrecker tying him in the back. Luke walked over looking worriedly at Daisy and B.L. for an explanation as to why Bo was leaning his head against the dashboard. B.L. looked back at him and mouthed 'he hurts bad...needs a doctor soon." Luke nodded placing a hand on Bo's shoulder. "Hey Bo let's get ya into Dixie or the Judge so's we can getcha to the doctor ok."

"Great day to mergatroy Bo yer wrist barely have any hide left on 'em" B.L. slipped her pocket knife out of her pocket quickly slicing through the ropes.

B.L. frowned worriedly Bo looked terrible with all the bruises and scrapes. "Just sit there don't hurt yaself more....can ya lean up a littl though and I'll cut the rope off yer hands." Luke and Cooter were still teaching Jerry a lesson as the girls tended to Bo.

"Not happenin' plow boy" Jerry said as he slammed on the brakes and jumped from the pickup skirting around the vehicles and running for clear ground. Luke jumped from Dixie and tore after him with Cooter quick on his heels. The two of them overtaking the ex-reserve marine easily. B.L. jumped from her car running over to the now parked pickup slinging open the door . "Bo are you ok?"

"Never!" Jerry shouted gunning the pickup crashing through the trees and the brush trying to outrun the white Jeep that was hanging close onto his tail. Swerves sideways trying to fake them off. Luke picks up the CB again calling back to B.L. and Cooter "How about a little squre dancin' ya'll? I'll do the callin" B.L. grinned and whooped they were about to show this dude driving Hazzard style. Again Luke came over the C.B. "Crazy C you swing left and Rapunzel you swing right and doe se doe with all yer might" With those words B.L. and Cooter came up on either side of the pickup boxing it in with Luke and Daisy blocking the path behind.

"Dang he's tryin' to give us the slip Daisy." Picking up the CB Luke called back to B.L. and Cooter behind them in the Judge and tow truck. "Lost Sheep 1 callin' Crazy C and Rapunzel stay close Jerry's tryin' to relocate Bo." Cooter picked up the CB answering "10-4 Lucas we'll be on yer bumper just point the way." Jerry snatched the CB out of it's holder yanking the cord loose pointing the gun at Bo's nose "I wouldn't try anymore funny business if I was you."

Jerry jerks his head toward the open truck door the gun not wavering one bit as he tried to stare Bo down. "get in NOW!" Once Bo was in Jerry slammed the pickup door shut before going around and climbing in behind the wheel starting the vehicle and moving through the woods on the old moonshine trail in search of another hideout.

Once getting his breathing under control again Jerry raises the gun firing a shot just in front of Bo's feet. "Come on back here boy or the next one goes in yer back."

Jerry ignored Bo's protests tying his hands behind his back and jabbing a gun into the blonde man's backbone. Pushing him roughly toward the door. "I don't care get going blondie." Pushes Bo out the door and over to the pickup passenger door opening it. "get in"

Luke absently rubbed the back of his head feeling the large bump there and nods. "We got to get to Bo lord only knows what that psycho has done to him after I escaped." Jerry in the meantime was preparing to move Bo. He knew Luke would come back with help and there was only one of him and no desire to tangle with a bunch of country bumpkin friends of the Duke's. "C'mon Duke we're gonna play a little game of hide an' go seek with yer cousin." Jerks Bo to his feet roughly

Jerry tired of the incessant requests to be turned loose raises a stick of wood and slugs Bo over the head. Luke struggled harder the instant he saw the stick screaming out , "NOOOOOOOOOO" Only succeeding in getting tangled in the net Luke didn't see the stick coming his way suddenly black creeped into his vision as a sharp blow hit the back of his head. Both men now out cold Jerry pulled a beat up green pickup out of the bushes and lowered them net and all into the back driving off deeper into the woods.

Jerry looked up at Bo snarling as he pulled another rope and a big net dropped down over the two. "Oh I'll let ya down all right." Luke fought to get the net off of them sure this guy was going to kill them given half a chance and that was something Luke wasn't going to do.

"Shut up Bo!" Jerry shouted looking derranged ever since his dishonorable discharge he'd been thinking of nothing but getting back at Bo for helping to get him dishonorably discharged. Luke shook his head at Bo it was obvious Jerry was a few bricks short of a load and he didn't want the man doing anything to them because Bo'd got him riled.

Jerry smiled evilly as he glared at Bo and glanced at Luke. "I know Bo but what better way to take my revenge on you than to get ya where it hurts you the most? Your family!" Luke struggled to get free seeing the horrified look on Bo's face but it was just no use the rope was holding too well. Jerry laughed meliciously at the two cousins strung up like meat in a smoke house.

Jerry stepped out into the open so they could both see him,walking over he patted Bo on the cheek lightly. "Hello Bo longtime no see, how ya been?" His voice dripped with false cordiality he'd always hated Bo Duke. Luke looked over at Bo and mouthed the question "who was this man?" slipping his knife back into it's own pouch while the attention of the man was on Bo.

Luke froze listening for rustling leaves that would tell them where the sniper was hidden. But hearing nothing he shrugged. "Dunno Bo maybe just a hunter with a bad aim" He went back to sawing his rope and another shot whizzed past his ear this time. And yet another ricocheted off a tree about 6ft to Bo's left. "Uh on second thought maybe that ain't no hunter."

"Best idea I heard all day" Luke pulled his own knife from his pouch swinging himself up sawing at the rope that surrounded his feet.