B.L. Davenport

Uncle Jesse smiles sadly "He no doubt feels three times worse than anyone else." Luke leans back against the windshield again next to Bo ruffling the blonde curls. "Ya coulda tried explainin I guess" *grins trying to make Bo feel better* "wouldn't have been near as excitin' as the show you put on" Luke laughs then says with a tone of admiration in his voice although he still doesn't approve of Bo's difiance "I don't know how you pulled it off either. It wasn't even me he was towering over and I was quaking in my boots. He's not been that mad in a very long time." Luke smiles reassuringly at Bo "You bet cousin....You ain't got nothin to worry about he won't hit ya least not anywhere but your backside and you's already got that coming." Luke grins teasingly as he says the last unable to help himself.

Uncle Jesse wraps his arms around Daisy thanking the lord again for his kids all three of them. "I hope ya right Daisy and Luke can get ta the bottom of all this. It's just not like Bo and I could just chew nails and spit horseshoes ever time I think of what them polecats has done to him." Luke can understand Bo's feelings but still winces inside when Bo admits to not being sorry for disobeying Uncle Jesse. "I don't think ya disappointed him just cos ya wanna get back to normal that he can understand. He's most likely disappointed in ya defiance but no matter what there ain't nothin Bo that ya can't make right with Uncle Jesse."

Luke rubs his hands down his face taking in another deep breath blowing it out. "Bo all I can tell ya is to try and if Uncle Jesse still don't see it as nothin but defiance and switches ya, then ya will just have ta try again once it's outta his system and his temper's cooled enough he'll listen. Ya know he's always made peace with us after a punishment and this time won't be any different. I know ya ain't afraid of a switchin, none of us has ever been afraid of one really we's just had a healthy dose of worry and if none of us has ever liked disappointin Uncle Jesse. *nods with a humorless chuckle* oh yeah you deserve it a'right". Uncle Jesse closes his eyes briefly it's been a long day and nowhere near over and his nerves are frayed. "I know baby......but just cos ya'll are grown don't stop me from worryin' "

Uncle Jesse raised his head from the pillow propping on one elbow as he heard Daisy call softly from the door. "Yes I'm here,just tryin ta figure out what's goin on with ma little boy this just ain't like Bo" Luke stays in the same position as Bo leans back again. Nodding as Bo seems to be pleading with him almost to understand. Luke hears the sincerity in Bo's voice when he says he feels guilty about disobeying their Uncle and hurting him. "I understand Bo but Uncle Jesse don't he thinks your just being stubborn and defying him. You might try explainin to him just like you did me you'd be surprised how he understands when we need him too most." Luke sincerely hopes Bo will make peace with Uncle Jesse he can see this rift between them at the moment is hurting them both.

B.L. realizes for the first time since she and Daisy came inside they haven't seen nor heard Uncle Jesse. "Maybe he went to his room to rest a while before tonight." Luke too sat up bending his knees and wrapping his arms around them the right hand clasping the left wrist as he let Bo's words sink in. "I understand your feelin's Bo really I do. I felt the same way when I was a POW in Nam. It was like we were slaves not allowed to think for ourselves just doing what the Vietnam soilders who'd captured us said do no choice in anything it was do it or be killed. I was afraid I'd not make it back home if I didn't do what they said so as much as it irked me I did." Touching Bo's chest briefly where his heart is "Ya got to think tho ya not only gonna get yourself hurt if Uncle Jesse switches ya but it hurts him too here. He's been worried sick moreso than the rest of us when you was so ill. We're goin after the guys that caused all this tonight and I can see it in his eyes he's worried,scared even that somethin will go wrong and he'll lose one of us. He's worried ya breathin will get bad or they'll go after you cos your weak still and not upto a fist fight." Luke sighs,rubbing his tired eyes as he finishes his speech hoping Bo will think long and hard before he crosses the line to the point of not being able to talk Uncle Jesse out of giving him a switching.

B.L. laughs as she looks over as Daisy looks back out the window "Only a sentence....hmm wouldn't ya like to be a fly on the general bout now and hear that conversation" Luke shakes his head not understanding one bit where Bo's thinking is coming from. "Maybe I'd understand if ya told me why ya don't care of Jesse warms ya britches or not? I just don't get it when we was kids the threat of a switchin was enough to make us shake in our boots. But now ya sayin ya don't care if he does knowin how close to reality it's gettin ta be."

Just as soon as the words leaves Bo's mouth Luke's jaw drops his chin nearly touching his chest with the shock and utter disbelief. Trying to recover Luke looks like a fish out of water his mouth opening and closing but no sounds comes out. Finally after about 5 minutes the shock passes enough he can speak in an incredulous tone "Bo you ain't got the sense the good Lord promised a turkey." B.L. raises up on one knee to peer out the window at the two cousin's lounging on the hood of General Lee. Turning back to sit beside Daisy giggling "Never mind a heart attack I think Luke's gonna go straight for kicking the bucket........he looks like a fish outta water now. That must be a heckuva explanation Bo gave him."

Luke returned Daisy's brief hug, taking his eyes off Bo only briefly as he watched the two girls go inside. Then turning back once more to watch Bo quickly get his breathing back under control. Jumping down from the hood of red fury Luke walks over to the opposite side of the general hoisting himself up next to Bo copying his younger cousin's relaxed position. Looking over at Bo,he draws in a deep breath blowing it out in one big swoosh. Taking Uncle Jesse's advice to just spit it out when somethin's on your mind Luke asks "Bo what in the world has got into you,ya act like ya don't even care that Uncle Jesse's gettin closer and closer to switchin ya with every defiance." B.L. flops down on the couch next to Daisy leaning her head against the back of the couch,stretching her long legs out in front of her.

B.L. leans against the fender of red fury smiling broadly as they watch Bo circle the general lee then hoist himself onto the hood leaning comfortabley against the windshield contentedly. Luke too has leaned against the red fury to watch Bo,but as he see's Uncle Jesse take a step toward Bo knowing what is to come,Luke grasps Uncle Jesse's arm whispering pleadingly "Uncle Jesse please don't not now just let Bo enjoy being home for now" Uncle Jesse looks at the restraining hand on his wrist and back up to Luke's face blue eyes meeting blue eyes one set pleading the other dancing with fire. Looking over at Bo though it's hard to miss just how happy and contented he really is nodding acceptance to Luke's request Jesse looks back at the hand still restraining him. "Alright Luke I'll leave it be till tamorra,now either turn me loose or you'll be joinin Bo" Luke instantly lets go and Jesse turns taking the bag of clothes inside the house. Sighing contentedly himself as he hoistes himself to sit on red fury's hood Luke continues to watch Bo.

B.L. nor Luke say a word on the ride either both lost in their own thoughts. Luke's of revenge along with a fair amount of worry that Uncle Jesse will really switch Bo and also anger with Bo for his refusal to cooperate just until they got home. B.L. wondering how she got herself in between this rock and hard place knowing either way she had went with her decison was likely to give someone the wrong impression. If she hadn't gave Bo a ride he would think she was mad at him but that wasn't exactly so only shocked and maybe a little confused at his defiance. Uncle Jesse reaches over squeezing Daisy's hand at her admission giving her a half smile "I know I'm not really mad at her, she's only trying to do what's best for Bo." Before long they turn onto the road that will lead them to the Duke farm. Pulling into the yard Uncle Jesse gets out going to stand watch as B.L. and Luke exit the driver's side of the car,taking the bag of clothes from B.L. as they carefully help Bo from the passenger side.

B.L. nor Luke say a word on the ride either both lost in their own thoughts. Luke's of revenge along with a fair amount of worry that Uncle Jesse will really switch Bo and also anger with Bo for his refusal to cooperate just until they got home. B.L. wondering how she got herself in between this rock and hard place knowing either way she had went with her decison was likely to give someone the wrong impression. If she hadn't gave Bo a ride he would think she was mad at him but that wasn't exactly so only shocked and maybe a little confused at his defiance. Uncle Jesse reaches over squeezing Daisy's hand at her admission giving her a half smile "I know I'm not really mad at her, she's only trying to do what's best for Bo." Before long they turn onto the road that will lead them to the Duke farm. Pulling into the yard Uncle Jesse gets out going to stand watch as B.L. and Luke exit the driver's side of the car,taking the bag of clothes from B.L. as they carefully help Bo from the passenger side.

B.L. hugs Daisy back understanding her choice whispers so only Daisy can hear "I don't approve of what Bo's doin nomore than you but gettin in and outta the car will be easier. Although I shouldn't be protectin his ornery hide it's not fair for Luke to hafta be in the line of fire of Jesse's anger. We'll see ya at the farm." Uncle Jesse looks over as Daisy gets in the passenger side directing a glare at B.L. now thinking she's condoning Bo's defiance. The glare makes B.L. wilt knowing what Uncle Jesse thinks she's doing. Luke hugs Daisy tightly "See ya at home" before leaning up the driver's seat of red fury climbing in the back. After Luke is situated B.L. gets in the driver's seat both vehicles starting up and pulling out of the hospital parking lot the red dodge demon following the white pickup headed for Hazzard.

B.L. hugs Daisy back understanding her choice whispers so only Daisy can hear "I don't approve of what Bo's doin nomore than you but gettin in and outta the car will be easier. Although I shouldn't be protectin his ornery hide it's not fair for Luke to hafta be in the line of fire of Jesse's anger. We'll see ya at the farm." Uncle Jesse looks over as Daisy gets in the passenger side directing a glare at B.L. now thinking she's condoning Bo's defiance. The glare makes B.L. wilt knowing what Uncle Jesse thinks she's doing. Luke hugs Daisy tightly "See ya at home" before leaning up the driver's seat of red fury climbing in the back. After Luke is situated B.L. gets in the driver's seat both vehicles starting up and pulling out of the hospital parking lot the red dodge demon following the white pickup headed for Hazzard.

Luke looked at B.L. hoping she would catch in his expression he was in no hurry to be closed up in the cab of the pickup with Uncle Jesse despite not being the target of the man's anger. She looked back at him and nodded then the two of them walked Bo around to the passenger side of red fury. B.L. reaching for the door handle and opening the door as Luke kept steadying hands on Bo. Thankful that B.L. seemingly read his mind,riding in red fury would be easier than climbing in and out of the pickup. Easing Bo into the passenger seat,once he's settled Luke closes the passenger door and the two of them walk back around to the driver's side. B.L. turning to Daisy not wanting her to be the one caught in a moving vehicle with Uncle Jesse's temper either. "Wanna ride with us? The car will be easier on Bo than the pickup" As they wait for Daisy to decide Uncle Jesse gets in the driver's side of the pickup.

Seeing Bo hold his head up high despite knowing he'd angered his Uncle and the possiblity of a switching looming very real only served to strike another cord in Jesse the boy wasn't the least bit remorseful for his defiance. Shaking his head angrily he leads the group out the doors and a few parking spaces down to where the pickup and red fury are parked not saying one word to any of them. His indecision of what to do about Bo's defiance becoming clearer with each new act of that defiance. Uncle Jesse's look toward Bo told Luke that Bo was indeed treading on thin ice but he can't help a small swell of pride in Bo saying exactly what's on his mind instead of hiding it as he had before after encountering the two criminals who had threatened him if he didn't keep silent.

Seeing Bo hold his head up high despite knowing he'd angered his Uncle and the possiblity of a switching looming very real only served to strike another cord in Jesse the boy wasn't the least bit remorseful for his defiance. Shaking his head angrily he leads the group out the doors and a few parking spaces down to where the pickup and red fury are parked not saying one word to any of them. His indecision of what to do about Bo's defiance becoming clearer with each new act of that defiance. Uncle Jesse's look toward Bo told Luke that Bo was indeed treading on thin ice but he can't help a small swell of pride in Bo saying exactly what's on his mind instead of hiding it as he had before after encountering the two criminals who had threatened him if he didn't keep silent.

Uncle Jesse sighs a deep worry filled sigh not really sure what he's going to do about the whole thing. If Bo weren't recovering it's exactly what would happen for such an act but he just doesn't know "It's what he deserves....but I just don't know if I can follow through with him just gettin outta the hospital" Luke although keeping a firm hold on Bo's arm really isn't focusing on his surroundings but rather what he's going to do to the men that has caused his family so much pain and worry especially Bo having nearly died because of them. His only thoughts are thoughts of what he considers justice and not necessarily by the hands of law enforcement. B.L. just walks along side Bo keeping a steadying arm around his waist but not in a protective manner more as if they were just walking together as friends having visited someone else in the hospital. The two cousins are obviously thinking their own thoughts so the three of them remain in silence as they climb on the elevator riding to the first floor then stepping off to rejoin Daisy and Uncle Jesse. Instantly receiving a frown of displeasure from Uncle Jesse he had thought that Luke and B.L. would be able to talk Bo into using the wheelchair but sees now even they couldn't get through Bo's stubborness.

Uncle Jesse wraps his arm around Daisy's waist having no words to explain what just happened in that hospital room. As the elevator door opens Jesse gently tugs on Daisy's hold and they step on together,pushing the button for the 1st floor. Once Luke was sure Bo had his balance he released the hold on Bo's waist instead taking hold of Bo's upper arm still lending the steadying support but not the comforting support of before. Deciding to let Bo really do it on his own but still be there when Bo sees he can't quite do it yet. Vowing to find out what it's all about just as soon as the men are caught tonight. B.L. is still shocked at all this but unwilling to abandon Bo wraps her arm around his waist prepared to be the one to take his weight this time instead of Luke if he can't make it. Although like Luke she's giving him the silent treatment not exactly sure what else can be said right now. Readjusting the bag strap on her shoulder the three of them walk out of the room and toward the elevator.

Luke seen the look in Daisy's eyes as she left the room he too sees the determination in Bo's eyes knowing there is nothing any of them could say that will make him change his mind so with a resigned sigh that all he can do is be there for Bo if Unlce Jesse does punish him and from the look on their Uncle's face he most likely will. B.L. can't just take Bo's defiance with the same resignation as his cousins. Kneeling with her elbows on Bo's knees in order to look up into his face, her eyes pleading with him to reconsider. "Bo please don't defy Uncle Jesse like this,it's been years since he's switched any 'o ya'll don't force him to hafta do it now....." But as she can see the unwavering determination in Bo's eyes B.L. knows that not even she can get through to Bo now and it's best just to let him have his way. Picking up the bag of clothes slinging it on her shoulder in order to have both hands free to help with Bo. Uncle Jesse stops at the elevators to wait for Daisy to catch up as he hears her call.

Luke opens his mouth to issue his own warning of caution before Bo speaks but snaps it shut the instant he starts to talk. Jesse is so shocked at Bo's statement that he turns to the other three in the room saying "I'll be downstairs waitin for ya'll if I stay in here I just might carry out ma threat." saying his peace leaves the room. Luke stares at Bo in disbelief before slightly altering what he was going to say before "Bo you's done gone too far I cain't save ya if Jesse decides to carry through. I know you's want to get back to normal but defying Uncle Jesse ain't the best route to take." B.L. is in total shock herself completely convinced Bo has lost his mind. Shaking her head sadly she has to ask "Have you lost it Bo? You must've cos only a really brave soul or a crazy man would defy your Uncle Jesse like you just did."

The nurse quietly leaves the room not wanting to be witness to a family confrontation, leaving the wheelchair behind. Uncle Jesse's face is a mirade of shock and fury never in all their lives had one of his kids refused to do as he said to his face. Moving to stand in front of Bo towering over the young man on the bed. Jesse is practically shaking with anger,pointing a finger just inches from Bo's nose in a quiet voice shaking with anger "You will do as I say Beaureguard James Duke,now I've let ya by with your earlier outburst at Luke cos ya frustrated and we all know it but you will not directly defy me young man I won't tolerate it." Changing that same hand from pointing to holding his index finger and thumb less than an inch apart Jesse continues in that same tone. "Your about this close ta gettin switched when we's get home sick or not" Luke gulped as Uncle Jesse stood in front of Bo he can't remember the last time he saw Uncle Jesse this mad. Looking over at Daisy to see the same shock registering on her face as he's sure it is his own. B.L.'s head snaps up and her eyes go as big as saucers when Bo speaks in all her life she can't ever remember any of the Duke kids telling Uncle Jesse no they wouldn't do something. She herself though not a Duke had never told him no when he gave an order.

LOL oh boy somebody really made a booboo on that one. Or maybe they just gave Luke cosmetic surgery and some hair dye.

B.L. sighs she figured they'd be in for an argument when Bo saw the wheelchair but like Daisy she doesn't even look in his direction knowing those big blue eyes would have her campaigning on his side. "I'm sorry Mr. Duke it's regulations all patients must leave the hospital in a wheelchair especially after a stay like yours." Luke not wanting to be the meanie in the situation this time let's Uncle Jesse handle the tough guy role opting instead to wiggle his eyebrows up and down mischeviously "C'mon Bo I'll drive" *asks the nurse* "if that's not against regulations" The nurse shakes her head no that it's not regulations that a nurse push the patient figuring the patient will agree more readily if allowed a compromise. Uncle Jesse lays a firm hand on Bo's shoulder pulling Bo's attention from the wheelchair to his face where a stern look resides leaving no room for argument "Now Bo it's regulations not to mention it's a long walk to the elevator and an even longer one to the parking lot"

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As the two cousins sit watching the rest pack things up a nurse comes into the room with some papers and a wheelchair. Uncle Jesse looks up as she enters "Howdy Ma'am" Handing Uncle Jesse the papers she pushes the wheelchair next to the bed. "Hello this is the release papers they'll need the patients signature and then just leave them at the nurses desk." Luke untangles himself from Bo's waist retrieving his own boots from beside the bed slipping them on then stamping his feet down in them properly. Grabbing Bo's from the floor he swings Bo's legs off the bed sliding them on ready assisting Bo to his feet so they slide in the rest of the way then returning him to the edge of the bed till everyone is ready to go. "You ready ta get outta here Bo"