B.L. Davenport

B.L. grins,thinking of just what the boys did that built up Daisy's confidence with those two there was just never no telling. "Ok" As a crowd comes in the door she heads back to the bar slipping behind it and softly singing 'ring of fire' by Johhny Cash with the juke box. Jesse smiles with relief that things are still ok between him and Bo as he gently pulls the Bo into a hug careful not to hurt his back. whispering "Deserved or not I shouldn't have you'd just been outta the hospital for a day."

B.L. smiles greatfully,having seen just how rough it can get as the night goes on, only having been there in relative safety with the boys,Cooter or her brother L.B. "Thanks Daisy, I'll get used to it I know but if things get too busy holler and I'll help ya wait tables. I ain't afraid ta be roughed up a little I can take care of myself that guy just caught me off guard." Jesse draws in a shuddering breath swallowing hard before speaking. "I'm so sorry I hurt ya Bo. I should practice what I'm always preachin about controllin ya temper. Can ya ever forgive me."

B.L. shakily returned the smile,serving a couple beers to some guys at the bar. Mentally shaking herself and chiding herself for hiding behind the bar afterall Daisy dealt with that sort of thing on a daily basis. Seeing Daisy busy and another table of customers needing waited on, B.L. squared her shoulders going to the table purposely avoiding the redhaired bully. Having checked on a few more tables while serving B.L. felt a little more confident but still avoiding the guy. Luke holds up his hands nodding "Ok Bo that'll hold ya,it just needed cleaning mostly so's not to get infected. I ain't gonna touch it nomore." Jesse smooths Bo's hair from his face before letting his hand come to rest on Bo's cheek.

B.L. shrugs understandingly as she heads in the opposite direction to wipe off a couple recently emptied tables,readying them for more customers. A big red haired man grabbing her by the waist pulling her onto his lap. Caught by surprise at first but then B.L. steps hard on his foot before slamming an elbow into his stomach,quickly cleaning off the tables and going back to the relative safety behind the bar. Jesse's eyes fill with tears as Bo jerks and cries out knowing he's the cause of his nephew's pain is almost more than he can stand. Swallowing the lump in his throat that's choking him Uncle Jesse tries to soothe Bo. Luke sits the jar of shine on the floor next to his feet the cloth over the top,satisfied that the welt is clean enough. "S'alright Bo I quit. Just lemme put some salve and bandages on it ok? I promise ta leave ya 'lone after that." Luke hating to see the pain in Bo's face swallows the lump in his own throat.

"We do make a pretty good team huh....I just might ask Boss when we're done here." Smiles back with just a hint of something in her eye "Nah don't mind wearin' shorts, just Mama never approved so when I was with you on the weekends is the only time I wore 'em." Jesse and Luke both return the smile with a squeeze of reassurance before Luke looks over Bo's shoulder at Jesse,they still need to tend to the welt on Bo's back to prevent infection, and while he's clinging to the pillow Luke figures will give him something to hang on to while it's being done. Uncle Jesse leaves the room once again this time returning with shine (for disinfecting) and some bandages and ointment. placing them on the bed next to Luke. Luke gently lays Bo back on the bed before uncovering his back. "We got to clean and dress ya back,so's it don't get infected." Pouring some shine onto a cloth Luke gently dabs the welt as Jesse holds Bo's hand.

B.L. looks up smiling after filling a mug with beer before handing it to the waiting customer. "You really think so?" Looking back into the tear stained eyes Luke smiles reassuringly "See everything's ok I'm here and Uncle Jesse's here, those no good rats is in the pokey. Ya got nothin to worry about on my word as a Duke."

B.L. was soon in the swing of things behind the bar even managing to get a few tips. Luke loosened his grip ever so slightly when Bo's breathing returned to what was normal for now and the shaking had stopped. Neither he nor Uncle Jesse try to get Bo to let go of the pillow it's as if he's holding onto a lifeline his grip is so tight on it.

B.L. grins at Charlie having known him ever since she'd been old enough to come to the Boars Nest "You have a point there" B.L. slips behind the bar beside Daisy "I think I can get the hang of it pretty quick. I waited tables at the Cafe in Coreyville for about a year when I was still in highschool so I can do that too." Jesse grasps the hand in his own gently running his fingers over the back. Watching and waiting patiently for Bo to calm down while reassuring him that he was ok. Luke didn't press for details when Bo didn't speak just continued to hold him close.

B.L. giggles quietly as she and Daisy weave their way through the crowd to the bar. "I think you've been missed around here." Luke felt Bo still shuddering violently although he seemed to be calming down some. As Bo cuddled in just a little closer Luke held him just a little tighter knowing that Bo's back probably hurt but it was obvious that Bo needed the reassuring hold more so than trying not to cause pain in his back. "It's s'alright now Bo,ya wanna talk about it?" Jesse stepped from the room long enough to get a wet washcloth from the bathroom to wash away the sweat drenching Bo's face as he and Luke still tried to calm the young man.

B.L. gets in the passenger side of Dixie smiling reassuringly as they pull out of the driveway. "I know but he's made major improvements in just a short while, he'll be back to terrorizing Rosco before we know it." Uncle Jesse leans up in his chair wiping away the tears with his thumbs as Luke holds onto to Bo. "Bo you's ok ya at home in your own room. Uncle Jesse's right here and they ain't nothin gonna hurt ya boy I promise." Luke squeezes Bo's shoulders supportively so Bo knows he's there too "S' ok Bo me 'n Uncle Jesse are here with ya just try and calm down cousin get yer breath back."

B.L. notices the worried look on her friend's face as she follows Daisy out to Dixie. "Don't look so worried" Luke looks up at Uncle Jesse with a frown they have to get Bo awake before he hurts himself. Knowing only one other thing to try. "Uncle Jesse can ya get me some water" Jesse stands heading for the door "Sure Luke" Jesse goes to the kitchen getting a glass and filling it halfway with water then notices the note left by Daisy. Picking it up and reading quickly before laying it down again and returning to the bedroom with the water. "Here ya are Luke" Luke looks up at Uncle Jesse then back down at Bo "You may not like what I'm about to say but it's the only way I can think of wakin him up before he hurts himself." Jesse nods he's willing to do whatever Luke says if it'll bring Bo back to them from the nightmare. "Throw it in his face it should startle him awake." Jesse frowns but does as Luke says before sitting the empty glass on the nightstand by the bed.

B.L. nods standing and pushing her chair under the table "Sure I may even help out if ya need me won't that surprise Boss" Uncle Jesse continues to talk to Bo in the same calm soothing voice while look tries to wake him. "Luke's ok it's him that's got hold of ya. You did save him remember ya jumped on that truck roof and caused it to off the road then tha state police carted 'em off to Atlanta." Luke pulled on Bo's shoulders more firmly until Bo is leaning against him. While holding Bo with one hand he tries to wrench the pillow from his younger cousin's grip. Using his marine voice to try and get through,while lightly tapping Bo's cheek. "BO it's ok I'm right here open your eyes and look at me now!"

Uncle Jesse gently takes on of Bo's hands trying to get him to let go of the pillow. Talking calmly and soothingly trying to reassure Bo that it's not real. "No....it's ok nobody's gonna get killed them fellers is in the pokey in Atlanta and your at home in ya own room in ya own bed. Open your eyes and look fer yerself. Luke's in the kitchen with Daisy and B.L. he's fine." Luke gave Daisy a brief worried look of his own before quickly turning and making his way down the hall in quick long strides. Squeezing between the wall and Bo's bed. Taking Bo by the shoulders gently but firmly trying to pull him back to reality. "Bo wakeup it's just a dream I'm right here c'mon now wake up for me. Everything and everybody is ok it's all over now."

B.L. nods looking up smiling at her two friends "I know and lord knows it's not the first time me and Bo's had an argument either." Jesse continued to stroke the side of Bo's head as his breathing quickened and the whimper escaped murmuring in his ear softly. "No it's Uncle Jesse, Bo shh"

B.L. reaches up clasping Daisy's fingers her head never leaving her arms . "I know Daisy but you wanted to stop ya thought it was a bad idea I read it in your face but I kept tryin to drag it outta him til he got really mad and that couldn't have been good for him." Luke steps over standing behind B.L.'s chair gently combing his fingers through her ponytail. "Bo was probably just tired he'll be all smiles again when he wakes up" B.L. briefly turns Daisy's hand loose to pat Luke's hand then taking a deep breath raises her head no sense worrying about it she figures. Uncle Jesse after watching to make sure everything is ok in the kitchen smiles at the trio. "I'm gonna go check on Bo" After getting a nod of response from Luke he quietly goes down the hall entering the room soundlessly his breath catching unexpectedly as he sees Bo lying there on his stomach arms folded ontop of the pillow under his head sound asleep. Quietly picking up the old chair he's sat in many years when one of the boys was sick he moves it beside Bo's bed gently smoothing the hair away from Bo's face careful not to disturb him.

Luke nods " me or Uncle Jesse'll take care of it Bo don't want ya'll to know yet so don't let on like I tole ya ok?" B.L. nods she really whishes now she hadn't riled Bo. Uncle Jesse takes on last deep breath gathering his nerve before going in the back door looking at Luke and the two girls it's obvious Luke told them what happened. "How's Bo?" B.L. gulps at the saddened look on the older man's face answering as she puts her forehead down on folded arms atop the table. "He's asleep I think"

Luke nods " me or Uncle Jesse'll take care of it Bo don't want ya'll to know yet so don't let on like I tole ya ok?" B.L. nods she really whishes now she hadn't riled Bo. Uncle Jesse takes on last deep breath gathering his nerve before going in the back door looking at Luke and the two girls it's obvious Luke told them what happened. "How's Bo?" B.L. gulps at the saddened look on the older man's face before pointing toward the back of the house "He's asleep I think"

Luke nods taking Daisy's hand "I didn't think he'd do it either but Bo kept pushin his luck and just went too far......Yeah I've seen it,ain't bad Uncle Jesse didn't give him but the one lick after seein what he did Bo said he kept apoligizin' over and over then he helped Bo get settled up in the loft before leavin. I found him sittin at Hazzard swamp." The pickup is heard pulling into the driveway before a door is heard closing. Uncle Jesse stops by the hood taking a deep breath before even thinking of going inside,intending to apoligize again and praying Bo can forgive him.

Luke wraps his arms around Daisy resting his cheek on the top of her head. Sighing Luke licks his lips before saying "Uncle Jesse did take a switch too him but after so much movin around today Bo's legs gave out from under him and Uncle Jesse accidentally hit his back. That's why I had to go find Uncle Jesse he's real upset over it hisself." B.L. gasps more than a little shocked. Understanding now most likely why Bo wouldn't tell her and Daisy what happened. B.L. mentally kicks herself for pushing Bo now wishing she'd just let him be when he asked her to.

Luke can't help the grin that escapes as he takes in B.L.s ready to pounce look. He does manage to stop the laugh however. Turning to look at Daisy's worried expression as she joins them in the kitchen he takes each one by the hand leading them back to the livingroom. Sitting on the couch a girl on each side of him he sighs looking at each in turn. "Relax things are ok...Uncle Jesse's right behind me"

"Yeah guess so" B.L. hugs Daisy but then cocks her head as she hears a noise. Grinning as she starts back down the hall toward the livingroom. "Speak of the devil....let's see we can get some answers out of him!" Luke slides out of the stock car whistling as he crosses the yard,opening the door to be met by B.L. standing there with both eyebrows raised in a question of what's going on.

"No I guess not" B.L. sighs shaking her head sadly she just wanted to know what was going on with Bo. "See ya there" Luke follows Jesse stopping himself just before climbing up on the hood of the General Lee to walk across again,instead walking around the car. Climbing in and starting the powerful engine pulling out and around the pickup doing a U turn to head back to the farm. Leaving Jesse in a cloud of dust as he guns the accelerator letting the car eat up the miles,arriving back at the farm in record time.

B.L. glares at Bo for another second before turning on her heel and practically stomping out of the room. Once out in the hall she leans against the wall with a frustrated growl. Luke tosses away the grass he'd been playing with before climbing to his feet and glad to see Uncle Jesse at least seemed to be in a better frame of mind now. "You about ready to go home? I promised Bo I'd be back as soon as possible...*chuckles* I left two vultures babysitting and they probably started hounding him to death with questions the minute I left. B.L. especially I could see it in her eyes and when she takes a notion to find out something she's like a dog with a bone just won't let it go till she knows."

B.L. stands abruptly crossing her arms giving Bo a look that could kill "Ok fine take a nap but this ain't over!" Luke looks up into Jesse's face grinning with a twinkle in his eye laughing "If Bo's drivin ain't done it yet then I don't figure nothin else will"

B.L. gave Daisy a brief squeeze she didn't like interrogating Bo either but feeling she and Daisy had been kept in the dark long enough B.L. is determined to get answers. "Bo stop being so childish with the silent treatment." Luke looks up into Jesse's worried care worn face smiling "Bo's not himself Uncle Jesse you and me both know he ain't pushed this far in a long time. I had a long talk with him, those guys did something to Bo that only asserting his independence can change or so he thinks. I ain't sayin let him have his own way just cos he wants to do things his way no matter what. Just try and think of it as raisin three teenagers again. I know we was mostly good kids but I can remember more than a few times we drove ya to distraction."