DixieDavenport

Luke raised up and challenged, "If you think that's impressing her, how about let's seeing you impress her with your dazzling driving. Lori wanted to talk Luke out of this but knew it was far past that. Ernie replied, "I don't race for fun Duke. Put up or shut up." Luke reached for his wallet. He knew Ernie's car it wasn't as hot as Ernie liked to think. "Double or nothing?" Ernie swallowed hard at the challege. A hundred dollars for one race, but it meant braggin rights if he beat Duke. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The cars lined up side by side. Lori was going to be the starter. She dropped the hankerchief's and they were off. Luke pulled ahead in his red and white Ford once he saw Ernie in his rear view mirror he grinned, as he saw the finish line coming into sight he took his car out of gear adn still eaily beat Ernie. At the finish line Ernie was talking junk about the race not being fair and he tried to stop Cooter from giving Luke the $200.......

Jesse looked up as Luke came in from school. He asked Luke but knew the answer, "So, who does Hazzard play tonight?" Luke replied, "We're 'open'." Jesse asked, "After chores, you can have the car til midnight. I hope you'll act responsibily." Luke agreed, "You got it!" He said as he bunced through the house letting out a "YeeHaw" as he went. Bo entered the house hearing Luke yell. "What's with him?" He asked Jesse. Jesse calmly replied, "His first taste of 'freedom' in awile. He's been stir crazy all week." Bo replied, "You're telling me. I room with him!" Jesse laughed at the two. He was glad to be able to lift the punishment since yesturday had been Luke's 18th birthday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As Luke prepared to leave Jesse cautioned, "Now, Luke. I expect you to act like you have some sense. Remember, as I have told you, Rosco and JD think that they can shut me down (meaning his moonshining) if they can get you all. They have waited all these years patiently and but you are 18 now." Luke knew that Jesse was right. He fully intended to act as responsible as he could. But, he intended to have a good time. It was the first time he'd been out in almost a month and he wanted to celebrate that and his birthday. He picked up Lori. Cooter called out, "Hey, they are racin' tonight." Luke said, "Ok, we'll head up and watch." Luke was prepared to have a good time. He had his car, his girl and a cooler full of beer in the trunk. He wasn't even planning on racing tonight though he had in the past. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Once at the lake it was like everybody who was anybody in three counties was there tonight. Luke was with Lori, Cooter had teh wreck but also had Beverly with him. BL was there with Andy. Robin was there with Steve. Bo, Dixie, Enos and Daisy were all even there. There were several really hot cars there. Those that intended to race customarily opened their hoods for the others to see their engines. Luke parked next to Cooter. Instead of opening his hood he opened the trunk. He got out three beers and a cola. He handed the cola to Lori the beers to Cooter and Beverly. Cooter asked, "What's the occassion?" Before Luke could answer, Lori said, "His birthday yesturday!" Luke took a seat on the hood of the car and opened his beer taking a long drink. He told Lori, "I won't give you one but if you happen to get in the cooler and get one I didn't see a thing." Lori

Luke and her walked to detention were Ernie sat watching them. Luke was sure to set between him and Lori. If it meant getting into trouble again so be it, but he actually had hopes of getting the car to go out tomorrow night. He saw Lori tense at the sight of Ernie. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bo was on the other side of the school watching for Dixie to go to class, when a girl he hadn't know long came down the hall toward him. Beth was heading to here first period class when she saw 'him' standing outside the room.

Luke smiled to Lori and said, "You're looking better this morning." Lori smiled. She was glad he had noticed. Luke said, "I think we may need to keep an eye on those two. In some strange way I get the feeling they are either jealous of us or trying too hard to be us." Lori replied, "You know maybe they are, but Dixie and I talked last night." "I think I actually get to practice today." Luke said.

Luke looked to Bo and said, "Bo, what the he-- do you call yourself doing?" Bo countered, "Oh, so it's ok for you have a little fun but not me?" Luke sighed loudly and said in frustration, "I'm not saying that and I'd hope you'd learn from my mistakes. He--, you see the trouble I've been in the last couple weeks!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lori asked, "You didn't let him did you? After you two left us?" "Of course not. We talked is all. Believe me, I'm not ready to go real far with Bo or anyone else, but I'd like to be popular with the guys. They all think of me as Cooter's little sister." Dixie fumed. Lori replied, "I hate to break this to ya, but you are Cooter's little sister!" Dixie glared, "I Know THAT! But, you know what I mean!"

When she arrived home B.L. looked at Lori with concern. "Hey, I have your favorite dinner in the oven for you." Lori smiled for the first time in at least a week, "Thanks I'll get some in awhile." B.L. couldn't stand it any longer, "So where did you meet Luke?" She whispered. Lori just grinned evilly and wiggled her eyebrows. "Say where is Dixie?" B.L. said, "She said she was taking a walk after you left. She hasn't gotten back yet." Lori nodded and checked the time. She should be back anytime since she left before Lori did. But, she was walking so she'd give her a little while yet before getting worried.

Luke began, "It's not dumb, Honey and I'd like it too, someday. All I am saying is that I think we are both too young to get THAT serious right now. Just dont' go hurting yourself because you are mad at me or think I don't care. That is like telling me that if we ever break up I'd have to worry about you doing something to yourself. Using that against me is no way to keep me or any other guy. OK?"

Luke said, "You just seem a little distant." "Distant? How am I distant?" Lori asked. Luke replied, "You just don't seem yourself." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bo walked with Dixie to where they'd have to separate. He said, "Sorry about Luke." Dixie smiled she had actually been a little glad of the interuption, "It's ok really. Bo I don't mind us foolin' around but I'm still scared to go to far. I hope you understand. I really enjoy being with you.."

Luke smiled back and kissed her. The time for talking was over for now................. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cooter was glad that he was over eighteen as he pulled into the Boar's Nest with Beverly. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bo had made plans of his own. He had planned to meet Dixie at the pond. He had no clue that Luke and Lori were there. He met Dixie just above the wide spot where everyone parked when they raced up here. They walked through the trees to a small clearing. Several minutes later, Bo was doing his best to gain some ground with Dixie. He managed to get his hands under her shirt. They were both breathing pretty heavy as Bo's hands wandered further. He had managed to get Dixie's bra unhooked. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Luke and Lori were laying together on the blanket when Luke heard something or someone. He reached for his pants quickly and began to follow the sounds he heard.............

Luke looked angry with his checks set and he retorted back, "Look, if she's your girl, you'd better pay attention! She's wasting away to nothing!" Ernie replied, "I like MY women small." Coach Hacker yelled, "Duke. Bench, now." Luke signed and headed for the bench. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Beverly saw Bo wave at Dixie and said, "Your gonna not be so popular around the cheerleaders waving at him." Dixie said, "Why?" Beverly replied, "Cause they all want to date him of Luke." Dixie asked, "Even you?" Beverly replied, "Well, I'd likely go out with either of them, but I'd really rather go out with your brother." "Really?" Dixie replied with a smile. "That might can be arranged."

Luke sighed and looked to Lori saying, "Look I told you I love and I do. You are the one talking to Ernie Ledbetter. I haven't seen anyone else since the press box incident. Remember, I'm grounded too for life if not longer?" Lori replied, "Sure that's why everytime I turn around you are smiling or talking to Robin?" Luke sighed, "No. She was telling me about somethings I left at her house the other day. That's all." Luke lied. He had spent a couple very sleepless nights planning how and what he'd have to do if she was pregnant. But, no sense bringing that up now. Lori headed back towards the practice not saying anything else. Luke shook his head and went beck to his practice as Robin was coming off the field. She stopped in front of him and said, "Hey, ah, it's OK. Don't keep worrying." Luke sighed in relief. "Great. Thanks." He looked up to see Lori looking right at him.

After school, Robin waited for Luke to come out of class. She also had cheerleading practice and knew he had football practice. Luke came out and they fell in step together. Robin said, "I don't want to cause you and Lori problems. Everyone knows about yesturday evening, but I have something I need to talk to you about." Luke looked at her. She was dead serious. He swallowed hard, said, "OK." and waited. Robin said, "I think I might be, ...... ah, ...... never mind!" She chickened out. Luke grabbed her wrist, "Robin. Talk to me." "Never mind. I don't know for sure." she said. Luke did the math. It had been about six weeks since they had been together. He father was a stickler. He preferred Luke to say he was staying with her brother Mark and 'sleep' with her in her room at his house as apposed to going to a hotel or getting caught in the press box or back seat. Her father had been more worried about her reputation than Luke fulfilling any obligations to her. He knew Jesse would handle that end if the need arose. He had backed her against the wall more by his presence than by force, "Talk to me! Please?" Robin took a deep breath, bit her lip and whispered, "I don't know for sure, but I'm late." Luke felt his heart in his throat. He broke out in a sweat even though it was fall. He closed his eyes and prayed before asking, "How late?" Robin whispered, "Ten days of so." "****!" Luke swore. Then, added, "Ok, wait, let's see here, I last stayed at your house the first game. That was say a month and a half ago?" Robin said, "Yeah." She paused, "Luke there has 'been' no one else." Luke replied more calmly than he felt, "Just find out. I'm putting everything on 'hold' here, huh?" Robin knew Luke well enough to know what he meant. She replied, "I'll lie , tell Doc something, but I'll find out for sure. Just thought you should know." Luke found it hard to swallow, let alone talk, but managed, a "Yeah. Let me know, huh?" Robin nodded as she made her way to the field for practice. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dixie had wished her and Bo had time to explore further, but the sound of the PA cutting on had interupted. She had finally gathered the nerve to let Bo move ahead and now they were interupted! Just her luck!

Luke replied, he clentched his fists and teeth, "What's with ME?" He asked fully tensed but in a low tone. "I get with in 10 feet of you and I get punished for life! I'm in the same county as an ex girlfriend and you act like you caught me in the ACT with HER! WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?" Then he mumbled to himself, 'just might be you that's wrong with me!' Lori heard him say something else and asked, "What?" Luke replied, "Never mind!" He knew this was going to be a looooonnnnnngggggg day from hell."

Luke saw it and got mad he looked to Lori and said, "Oh you can come on to anybody and I get bi---ed at for speaking to a friend?" "An EX GIRLFRIEND!" Lori screamed. The teacher glared at them all!

Luke found it a lot painful to set on the kitchen chairs, but he tried not to let on. He had also been read so many Bible verses he heard them in his sleep. Jesse was more mad at the circumstances of him being caught with a girl than him actually being caught with a girl. Jesse had tried to teach the boys to play the field yes, but not to put the girls or themselves in a situation to cause the families undo attention. Jesse knew as Luke would find out that word of the event had circulated throughout the county and even to Chichasaw County were Hazzard played Firday. Of course Chickasaw County's team was ready to throw a party at Luke being benched. Once at school Luke and Lori were to report to the office first thing. The coach had to meet with the principal and notify him of the incident and his actions as well as Ms. White's report. She had been glad to see how the experienced coach handled this. On his way down the hall Robin stopped Luke. "Hey, can we talk sometime?" Luke looked confused, but replied, "I'm good with that, but I don't know when. I'm grounded and on my way to the office." Robin nodded, "Yeah, I sort of heard about yesturday, but this is kind of important. Look me up when you can?" Luke gave her a mre confused look but agreed, "Yeah, sure thing."

Coach Hacker was in his office when he heard the unique sound of the PA turn on. He thought it was strange. He slide his chair back from the desk as the reason for the PA being turned on became clearer. He had been Hazzard's coach too long not to know what was going on. Trouble was he still had to go find out who. He headed for the press box. Ms. White was still putting up uniforms where the girls had been looking for extra pieces when she heard the PA system come on. She hadn't been there long and didn't pay any attention until the other sounds became clearer. She headed towards Coach Hackers office and was met by him heading towards the press box. When he saw her he said, "Oh, good. Glad you're still here. Come on!" Coach Hacker said. He was glad to have another party especially a female witness to what he figured he'd find. In the press box, Luke and Lori couldn't hear the sounds that were being amplified through out Hazzard field. Luke was just about to 'help' Lori out of her bra as the door to the press box opened. The sight Coach Hacker and Ms. White saw was Luke Duke attempting to get Lori Davenport's bra off as she stood there without her shirt on. Luke's shirt was wide open as was his pants. Coach Hacker quickly turned away, but said in a firm but steady voice, "Mr. Duke, Ms. Davenport you have thirty seconds to dress before we go call your parents!" When the door was opening Lori had quickly grabbed her bra to keep it from falling as she tried to cover herself. Luke swore wisely to himself as he button and zipped his jeans and snapped a couple snaps on his shirt while tring to tuck it in. Lori had grabbed her pull over top, put it on, and ditched her bra in her back pocket. It was quicker and eaiser than trying to put it back on. He-- she was already caught why try to hide it now? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Once in Coach Hackers office, he asked, "Luke you're how old?" Luke knew he was n for it. "Seventeen." "Ms. Davenport?" Coach asked. "I'm seventeen too." Lori replied. He reached for his emergency list which had both families numbers on it. Then he reached for the phone. Luke almost begged, "Coach can't we talk about this? You don't really have to call home do you? Maybe just punish us here." Coach replied, "Yes, I do. We'll talk about your punishment here once Jesse gets here." Luke sighed. He was sunk and he knew it! Lori

When Luke saw Andy and BL he knew what was up with them. No he wouldn't tell on them and for once he hoped BL could keep her trap shut. He looked at Lori and said in a whisper, "I've got an idea. Come on." He lead her up the back way to the press box. The door was of course locked to prevent just what Luke had planned. He took his knife out and jimmied the lock easily. He made a sweeping motion with his arm in a 'it's all your's to enter' motion. Lori grinned. "That was way too easy. You've done that before." Luke shrugged his shoulders, "Maybe." Lori for once didn't want to fight, "Spare me the details." "I'd planned to." Luke said as he took her in his arms. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meanwhile Bo was......

Luke sighed and said, "Come on. Let me walk you to class?" Lori sighed,"Ohhhh you mean you can actually do that without looking at Robin?" Luke rolled his eyes. He was glad he was standing behind Lori. "I don't even remember seeing HER." Luke said. He was getting hot. Lori looked up to him and humphed,"Alright geesh, cool it hot stuff." "Now what did I do? Do you want me to walk you to class or what?" Luke asked. He was about ready to walk. Lori threw her hand up in the air,"Yea sure, plain t' see I can't have no fun with my own boyfriend." Luke put his arm around Lori and said as they walked away from the other girls, "Now, that wasn't TOTALLY my fault. I wouldn't have told and neither would Bo or Daisy either."

Luke whispered to Lori, "Think ya can come over after I get the chores done?" Lori replied, "What makes you think I want to?" Luke looked shocked. "Huh?" Lori glared, "After smiling like you did at Robin?" Luke asked innocently, "I did? When?"

Jesse looked to Luke after pulling out. "Luke you know I don't approve of you boys leading girls on. I heard you telling Lori you loved her. I know you love all the Davenports as family, but you know how girls can be. I also, know how you and Robin have been this year." Luke hung his head. He had been in a pretty good mood ater talking to Luther. "I do love her." Jesse added, "But, not like Robin?" Luke nodded 'no', "No, but, I don't know that we'll get back together." "But, you would if the chance came up?" Jesse asked. Luke sighed, "I wouldn't hurt Lori or just dump her, but I would eventually like to get back with Robin but believe me she is wrapped up in that Riddle guy." Jesse nodded, "I certainly hope you were carefully because I fully expect you to take full resposiblity for your actions." Luke said, "I know." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dixie just hoped she could manage to get to her room without being in the cross fire.

Luke smiled and said, "Hey, there. You still grounded, I suppose." Lori rolled her eyes, "Yes, of course. You too huh?" "Yeah," Luke sighed, "I've had one set of car keys in my hand all week and that was because Tilly needed timed. I should have been at the field an hour ago. If Bo is lucky he'll be Ok Monday, I may be grounded for life or longer." Lori half laughed, "It can't be that bad can it?" Luke replied, "Oh, it's worse. Remember, I still am 'invited' to talk to your Dad too." Lori .....

Uncle Jesse and Luke sat down and said, "Luke now you are the oldest. Do you know what kind of message you are sending Bo, Daisy and the others?" Luke replied with a sigh, "I didn't think of that, I guess." Uncle Jesse told him, "I intend to give you a long while to think about it. Would you want Daisy staying out all night with several boys?" "No." Luke siad quickly. "Luther isn't real thrilled that Lori, BL and Dixie were with you two all night." Jesse said and then continued, "I'm sure that he will make that point clear to you himself when he sees you."

Dawn broke the next morning waking Cooter and Luke up about the same time. Luke nudged Lori, "It's morning. We need to get home before Jesse and Luther send Rosco looking for us." Lori nodded, "Yeah!" She quickly got her clothes straightened and wished she had a brush which she didn't have. Her hair was a horrible wreck. She followed Luke downstairs to find Cooter waking up the others.

Luke smiled and replied, "Yeah, I do mean that." When he said that he only thought of his ex girlfriend for a split second. He pretty well knew that they would get back together sooner or later. They had been doing that for over a year now. The first year had been good, but then they had been on and off for several months. Lori smiled pleased as punch. She knew dating any of the Dukes put her in envy of every girl in school. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dixie said, "Daisy how far can you go with a guy and not get a bad reputation? I want to be popular but not for the wrong reasons." Daisy looked at her and thought before answering, "Well, Sugar, you can't go real far at all. I heard this one time that Maggie Hartkins went and did it with Bobby Ray and shes not all that popular, why??? ohh my did Bo ask you??!!!" Dixie blushed, "No he didn't 'ask' me, but he's trying things." Daisy giggled and said,"Well maybe if you only go sooo far then see if he'll stop, maybe you can get popular that way!" "But what if he don't stop? How far is OK and how far is tooo far?" Dixie asked. She knew she couldn't talk to her Mom or Dad about this. Daisy looked down and humphed,"Well I dont know honey, I've never did it before with anyone. But I think going tooo far is like what Luke and Lori is doing...but they are older too." Dixie felt a little better now, "So if he's wanting to see or feel then that's sorta OK?" Daisy nodded,"Sure, theres no harm in that!!" Dixie said, "I just know how guys talk. I wouldn't want it to get out that I did something wrong. Besides Dad and Cooter killing me, I don't want a 'bad reputation." Daisy said,....

Luke nibbed Lori's neck some more trying to relax her before he made another move. Lori was really nervous as Luke moved closer. Several hours later he layed holding Lori. He finally asked, "Are you ok?" Lori nodded and cuddled closer to Luke. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dixie's problem with Bo's moves on her was that she had been preached to by her mother about being a 'good girl'. At the age of thirteen there was a fine line between being popular and being talked about. Bo was the first guy to ever want to want to get 'friendly' with her so she wasn't sure how far to let him go before stopping him. She would have to catch Daisy without BL around so she could talk to her about this. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meanwhile back at the Davenport farm, curfew had come and gone without so much as a phone call from any of the kids. Luther picked up the phone and called Jesse to see if they had made it back there. Jesse answered, "Duke farm." He hoped it was Luke saying they were at Cooter's and would be home soon. Luther Davenport asked his long time friend, "Jesse have the kids made it back to your place?" "No, Luther, they haven't. I was hoping that they were at your place." Jesse answered. Luther said with concern, "I was looking outside at it's really foggy out tonight." Jesse....