DixieDavenport

I've seen the first kitty picture before -- the kitty was a bad kitty ---- it is a "CAT BURGLAR"!!! LOL Dixie

Peggy removed the handcuffs and stepped to the side of the door to let the family talk but she was in between Luke and the only door in the room. In the witness room off from the Court room with Luke were some very upset Dukes and one Davenport. Bo was the first to speak after Jesse went back in for Mark, "Luke! Did you HAVE to do that? Are you CRAZY?" Standing with his arm around both Daisy and Dixie, Luke replied evenly, "Yes, I did. And, No, I'm not." Bo voiced what was on the others mind but no one (except Luke and Jesse -- unknown to the others) had talked about . "By saying you're guilty on this you'll....." Bo paused trying to choke the lump in his throat back down to try to talk to Luke in the short time they would have. "Luke, you'll go to jail..." Bo looked up to try to stop the tears that were threatening. Luke knew his next statement to Bo was likely to upset him, Dixie and Daisy more so than the younger three Duke boys since he was closer to them so Luke tried to speak with a calmness he didn't feel, "Bo. I know what I'm doing here." He thought, 'I think!' "I know that unless I get one He-- of a break I won't being going to jail on this, ..... but to prison. I'm putting all my marbles in one sack and hoping by doing this now without delaying that I'll at least get some kind of a break but with Hardcastle in there I just don't know." Luke felt more than saw or heard the girls on boths his sides tense up and he could tell they were crying but didn't want him to know it. Frankly he didn't want to know it right now either. About this time Jesse came back into the room. Luke looking for a distraction from his own situation asked, "What happened?" Jesse replied, "He's in with the Judge talking like he did to you. Said they'd call me when they came back in." Jesse thought about telling Luke of his friends decision but decided it could wait that he had enough 'on his plate' that he couldn't control. Bo said in a pleading voice, "Uncle Jesse, you've got to make Luke here change his mind." Jesse said warningly, "Bo .... Now, Luke here is in a fix ..... But, I want you all to understand, sometimes a man has got to make difficult choices in his life. This is one of those times for Luke. He doesn't need us making it more difficult. In this room is family and as family we have got to support each other........" Bo heard the words that Jesse hadn't said also, 'Not make him feel worse than they knew he did.' It was all Bo could do to mask his frustration but he'd try to for Luke's sake. He just hoped they could talk without having to worry about Dixie, Daisy, Jeb, Coy, Vance and even Jesse. Bo knew that the two could say things to each other they could never say to anyone else. He just couldn't understand what Luke was thinking. There was a knock at the door. Rosco told Jesse Mark and the Judge were back. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back in the Court room. Jesse had returned to hopefully help Mark. "I'll set your bond in case you change your mind." The Judge informed Mark of his right to an attorney and completed the needed paperwork then said, "I'm setting the bond at $50,000 due the the seriouness of the crime. Jesse if he should change his mind and you are still willing to go his bond contact me. I'm sure if you are using the farm we can work something out on the bond." Jesse said, "Thank you Judge Hardcastle." Mark also told the Judge, "Thanks." Mark was escorted back downstairs and the cuffs and leg irons removed. He stepped into the cell and heard the very distinct sound of steel meeting steel as the cell door closed with a clang then the key turned with a clink, locking the cell and Mark inside. Standing alone in the cell he felt his pulse quicken, his heart rate raced as he wanted desperately to call out that he'd changed his mind about not letting Jesse Duke bond him. Then he thought of how Luke would feel for his Uncle to bond Mark yet he couldn't go home. Mark sighed and thought, 'I can't do it to him. I know I didn't rob anything and I'll fight to prove that but I can't leave Luke when he unknowingly DID do something wrong and is facing it. He sighed and said lowly to himself, "I'll just have to stick this out for right now." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Judge Hardcastle took the rest of the time looking for a legal loop hole to keep from sending a 'kid' "up the river" that had made a terrible error in judgement. He was compeled to follow the law but was looking for a way to serve justice and satisfy the father yet be fair to the young man. The letter of the law was clear. Unfortunately, by pleading guilty, the kid was going to do a lot of hard time thanks to the girls father being so bull headed to take this thing to court. Wait, he had one more place to look ......... ~~~~~~~~~ Rosco knocked, then told Peggy, "Judge said two minutes." Luke hugged each of his family and Dixie. Then said, "I love you all. Thanks for everything." Then to Dixie only he said, "Remember, I do love you. I will be on your doorstep some day, when the timing is better." He then turned to Peggy so she could replace the cuffs as the others went to the Courtroom. ~~~~~~~~~~ At 1 pm shape Judge Hardcastle's court was again called to order. Judge Hardcastle spoke, "Lucas Duke, please stand for sentencing." He paused, then continued, "You have plead guilty to the above charges." Making one of the toughest decisions in his career Hardcastle said, "I am sentencing you to the maximum 20 years in prison." Standing straight Luke heard the sentence that was passed down. He had known he was in serious trouble but had NEVER expected THIS! He felt his knees turn to rubber and his chest tightened making breathing almost impossible. It was all he could do to remain standing, he WOULD NOT give Luther Davenport anymore satisfaction than he was now getting! The rest of the sentence fell on deaf ears as far as Luke was concerned because he didn't hear anything else. He continued to hear Hardcastle saying, "20 years in prison." Hardcastle continued, "I am also placing a condition that you can not phone or write to Dixie Davenport while incarcerated." The Judge also spouted a lot of Latin gobbledy goop that no one from Hazzard understood. Then said to Peggy, "Mr. Duke is now placed in your custody to await transport to the State Prison." Luke felt Jesse nudge his arm as Peggy had stepped closer to Luke. His family's and Dixie's reaction were put on hold until Luke was taken downstairs. Mark noticed when Luke came back down stairs he was as pale as a ghost as Peggy uncuffed him. He stepped inside the cell. Mark saw him shudder as the door locked with the same clang, click that he himself had been unnerved by a short time before. After Peggy went upstairs to get the required paperwork from the Judge, Mark asked quietly, "Luke? What happened?" Luke just stared at the wall as he stood by the bed and quietly said, "It's over." Mark said, "Well, tell me what happened." Luke looked his friend in the eyes, "Not now. I can't. ....... It's done with. I'll tell you in a bit." Luke sat down on the metal bed with the hard mattress, putting his back to the side of the cell against the bars. He had his heels on the edge of the narrow bunk with his knees pulled up to his chin. He placed his elbows on his knees with his head on his arms. He sat like that for quiet some time before looking at the bars that surrounded his friend and himself. He said barely heard by Mark even though they weren't far from each other, "Twenty YEARS." Mark looked up and the sound of Luke's voice. He almost said, 'What did you say?' But, then he realized what he'd heard. He couldn't think of one thing to say to his friend as he processed the information, then, began to wonder what exactly his fate would be for a robbery he did not commit.......

I am re-posting my footnote. I left out much of the explanation while looking for the link. Sorry for the interruption in the story. What is in caps is the addition. Dixie ************** Milton C. Hardcastle, retired Tri-County Judge and retired Superior Court, Judge in California -- In my world I have taken the liberty of having Judge Hardcastle from Hardcastle and McCormick HAVING BEEN A TRI-COUNTY JUDGE IN HAZZARD BEFORE MOVING TO CALIFORNIA WHERE HE BECAME A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE. THUS IT IS POSSIBLE FOR McCORMICK TO HAVE WENT BEFORE HIM IN TWO STATES ON THE THREE CHARGES MENTIONED ABOVE, See this link for more info on Hardcastle and McCormick --- and the COYOTE!!! http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/coyote/

Robin had turned to her car then stopped. It had been years since she had talked to her oldest brother face to face and she wasn't going to let him go back to California without talking to him. She started toward the front door of the Boar's Nest. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Luke had slowed the General Lee down before reaching the County line hoping that Bo would catch up. No such luck since he had stopped to talk to Robin. Luke pulled over into a wide spot just before getting to the County line. Dixie looked up from his shoulder, "Luke what are you doing?" "Just be patient. I have a surprise for you." Luke whispered. Almost before he had gotten the words out Bo pulled in behind him. "See, here's part one of the surprise. Come on." Luke said climbing out of the General Lee. He went to the other side and helped Dixie out. She asked, "Bo do you have any idea what this man is up to?" she asked. Bo shook his head no. "No, Honey, I have no idea. I just met him here with the truck like he asked." Luke smiled mischievously and exclaimed, "And, cousin that's all you needed to know until tomorrow!" Luke opened the trunk of the General Lee taking out the two small bags and putting them in the truck. Bo whispered, "Luke, don't get pulled over. Behind the far back seat is a quart of Jesse's finest. I figured that would be enough so that you could get ride of the evidence by tomorrow!" Luke smiled, "Booo, I don't know if you are a GENIOUS or a COM -- PLETE I--D--IOT! Thanks Cousin!" "Genious works for me!" Said Bo as he put one leg into the General Lee. He watched as Luke and his bride got into the pickup. 'Yeah, Robin's best wishes could wait until he and Luke were alone.' he thought. Bo knew Dixie pretty well and was sure she'd understand but just in case, tonight, wasn't the night! He sat in the General and watched Luke pull out heading toward the County line. He had not seen Luke this happy in a long time. What ever the surprise he had in store for his bride must have been a good one. Of course Luke was like this at Christmas too. He enjoyed more the planning and the surprising others than he did actually receiving a gift for himself. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I don't suppose there is any point in asking where we are headed?" Dixie asked content just to be alone with Luke. He answered confidently, "Nope." then asked, "You do trust me, don't you, Mrs. Duke?" She said simply, "With my life, Mr. Duke." Luke just smiled and nodded. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robin walked into the Boar's Nest. It had been several years since she had been there but though it had been remodeled several times due to fights, 'Ahhhhh, .... that she was sure that Luke had financed at least a couple of times in his life!' she thought, 'because she had watched several such fights he'd been involved in while they were dating -- well, OK, shortly after they broke up.' She let her eyes adjust to the light. Setting in a far table with Cooter Davenport, Jeb, Coy, Vance and several others was a slightly older version of a sandy haired, slim, but well-built man with a great tan that could only be her older brother. She and Mark had had a strained relationship ever since he'd gotten into trouble. She believed Mark but her parents firmly believed that if you made your bed you should lie in it thus they forbit Robin or David ANY contact with Mark. By the time she was on her own she had lost track of him but vowed that this time it would not happen again. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ From a back table across the room Milton C. Hardcastle, retired Tri-County Judge and retired Superior Court, Judge in California *********** sat with his older friends missing one particular old fishing buddy, Jesse Duke, while watching his ex-con side kid drink his third beer and loosen up around his friends, that Hardcastle knew he'd not seen in at least ten to fifteen years. He noticed the young lady walk in. She was dressed nicely with short light brown hair. She seemed to take an immediate interest in McCormick. Hardcastle now became more interested. The woman walked over to Mark and said something that Hardcastle couldn't hear. He watched as McCormick turned to her voice, stood up, took her in his arms and hugged her tightly! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What Robin had said was, "Buy a sister a drink?" McCormick turned to her voice, stood up, took her in his arms and hugged her tightly! saying, "Robin!! You have yourself a deal!" He said flagging down a waitress. "A 'Jack and Coke' for the lady." To Robin he said, "Man, it's good to see you! What have you done to your hair?" "Shorter is easier!" she replied. There was so much that both wanted to say and both felt that their was so little time to say it. Mark swollowed the lump in his throat, and said, "I have someone I want you to meet and you ARE NOT going to believe who it is............" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mark and Robin walked to Hardcastle's table. Mark began, "Robin this is retired Judge Milton C. 'Hardcase' Hardcastle." Looking shocked, Robin almost said something she'd regret, but was stopped by Mark saying, "............. Mark laid his hand on her shoulder, and said, "Yes! ................ He is the Judge, ......... that put me away not once, BUT twice and ALMOST a third time! BUT, let me tell you he's saved my bacon more than that! I think we are coming to an understanding!" He paused for effect then said, "Hardcase, this is my sister, Robin." Hardcastle looked at the two, now seeing the family likenesses, said with a warm smile, "Don't let him fool you. He usually pulls my bacon out of the fire more often!" Confussed, Robin stared at the two. Mark explained, "See, he's the 'Lone Ranger' and I'm his 'Tonto' which started several years ago. I ended up in his Court one to many times whick happened to be his last case, .............." Hardcastle interupted, "I gave him a deal he COULD NOT refuse!" "Yeah!" Mark said, "He's right. ................ Either help him or return to prison for doing the 'right thing' the wrong way!" he paused, then continued to explain, "After the 'trouble here' I went to California to race, I bought a car and the insurance was WAY out of my budget, so I put it in my, ah, 'girlfriends' name. We had a fight, so she reports 'her' car stolen. ............ Of all the Judge's in California, who do I get? The one who knows me! I took a two year 'vacation' to San Quentin!" He let that sink in before continueing, "So then I had a friend who designed MY car the 'Coyote', who was murdered, and the car taken, his daughter talked me into stealing him back, I did, I got caught! Care to guess who I went in front of?? ..... You got it! Hardcastle! .... Care to figure the odds of getting into a 'fix' three times in two states and having the SAME Judge? Anyway, Hardcase, here 'offered' me this kind of goofy partnership? Not even a partnership, more like an indentured servitude arrangement complete with some indefinite custody clause. Indefinite custody--that idea in itself was insane. We couldn't be in the same room together without trading insults, and yet it was clear Hardcastle had expected me to just jump at the offer. The Judge had laid it all out like some grand, logical plan that made perfect sense. Well, it didn't make sense to me. It sounded well...crazy and possibly dangerous and.......CRAZY. See he had 200 cases 'walk' out of his Court room on a minor technicality so after his retirement he wanted to go after them figuring they were still up to their old tricks. Turns out the ones we've went after for the most part either were up to their old tricks or improved on them. So far We got what about 50 convictions? Hardcase?" Hardcastle looked on, knowing that McCormick had drank just enough to be willing to talk without worrying about what either Robin or he thought. Hardcastle smiled, Mark wasn't causing any trouble but was on his way to felling no pain, ah, at least until tomorrow morning! He replied, "43 convictions, 8 pending." "Wow! MY brother is 'helping' you, after all the past history?" Robin asked. Both Hardcastle and McCormick answered, "Yep!" McCormick added "It was help him or off to another vacation at San Quentin as a three time looser!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Luke pulled up and parked the truck in the middle of Atlanta. He said, "I'll be right back." He got out of the pickup and entered the Peachtree Plaza. Luke grumbled a bit a few minutes later when he realized that his pickup was too long and tall to park in the garage of the hotel and they'd have to park across the street. He had booked a room on the 70th floor of the 73 story hotel. After getting to the room both Luke and Dixie went to the window to check out the view of Atlanta. Dixie spoke first, "WOW!!!!!!!!!" "I thought you would like it. And, they will never guess we are staying here! I hope they think we are at the Hazzard Inn or camping out!" Luke said taking Dixie into his arms. "Luke Duke, you are an EVIL man!" said Dixie looking up to Lukes eyes. "Come here Mrs. Duke and I'll prove THAT!" he said taking his wife in his arms tightly and kissing her passionately! ************** Milton C. Hardcastle, retired Tri-County Judge and retired Superior Court, Judge in California -- In my world I have taken the liberty of having Judge Hardcastle from Hardcastle and McCormick. See this link for more info on Hardcastel and McCormick --- and the COYOTE!!! http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/coyote/ Cue Beth

Meanwhile, at the lake, Jeb Stuart Duke was having the time of his life.... It was becoming less and less clear who was the chaser and who was the chasie. Things were definitely heating up on both sides of the lake. The only thing that stopped Jeb from 'scoring' tonight was the fact that he knew Lisa had just broken up with her boyfriend. He wanted to, really wanted to, but not just because she was doing it to get back at her ex-boyfriend and the fact that Jeb was sure Luke would be completing his walk around the lake and would walk up on them anytime. On the other side of the lake though Luke wasn't in any hurry. He and Dixie were talking. They were talking about her school, music, cars, and racing. Yeah, Luke knew Dixie was Cooter's little sister, they were talking because he'd never try any thing with her and jeprodize the friendship the two families had had through the years. Yet, he hadn't had this good a time since he and Robin broke up. Luke couldn't help but remember some of the things Bo had thrown up in his face about going out with every girl in the Tri-Counties for only one reason. Bo had been right. It had taken Luke awhile to realize that he had been doing this to get back at Robin but basically was only lessening his chance of getting to have what he'd had with Robin with any girl that he'd take home to see Jesse or that their parents would let them go out with him. The more he talked to Dixie the more he got to know her as herself not as Cooter's little sister. He was planning on looking to find someone that he could talk to and get to know better. He decided right then and there that he'd stop, well, OK, he'd slow his 'running around' down. Cooter and Kathy were the first back to the General Lee. Cooter sounded the General's horn to get the others attention. He and Kathy continued to 'neck' unti they returned to the car a few minutes later.

Dixie whispered to Luke, "Your cousin is a dead 'Duck' when this is over!" Luke just smiled. "Come on Mrs. Duke." It felt like all of Hazzard was there to see the bride and groom off by the rice that was hitting them as Luke helped Dixie into the General Lee. Luke fired up the General and hit the horn as they pulled out playing 'Dixie'. Bo whispered to Beth, "Honey, I'm not real sure what's up but I need to take Luke's pickup to meet him and bring the General Lee back. Shouldn't take just a few minutes and I'll be right back." "Go on. I'll be right here." replied Beth. Bo walked around to the side of the Boar's Nest where Luke's truck was parked as everyone else was going back inside to finish the party. As Bo opened the truck door he heard something, so he closed the door and walked toward the back of the Boar's Nest. Standing in the dim light of early evening with her back to him was a familar female though her hair was different Bo Duke would recognize any female that he knew a mile away. He walked over and gently put his hand on her shoulder as he asked, "Robin?" Robin turned to him, "Bo you scared the life out of me." "Sorry about that. Why are you out here and not inside?" asked Bo. "I wanted to come in, but the more I thought about the more I felt I couldn't." she said, "I didn't want to cause Luke any problems especially today. I would have liked to have wished him well, ..... I even came by the church for the wedding but couldn't bring myself to talk to him." "Robin, your not saying? .... I mean, you don't?......" Bo studdered. Robin smiled, "Bo! No. I still love Luke but I am not in love with him. I only want to see him happy. I had my time of happiness and though you may not know this he showed at my wedding too." she smiled. The look on Bo's face was priceless -- he indeed didn't know that Luke came to see her at the church just before she married Ralph Green. "I know I made a mistake that caused us not to get back together, but I don't regret that. We had something special that never would have worked at that time. Luke was right about that though I couldn't see it then. I really just wanted to stop by and wish him and Dixie well." "You mean with all the trouble he and Ralp had he showed up at the church with Ralph and everyone there?" Bo laughed! Robin smiled at the thought, "Yeah, he sure did." Bo recovered from the curve ball Robin had thrown him and said, "Well, I can let him know you were here or ......" Bo was trying to think but him mouth had already ran away without him. He just hoped Robin would turn down his offer. He wasn't sure what Dixie or Luke would think about him and Robin showing up to switch vechicles AND what would Beth say later? "I am just on my way to meet Luke and Dixie to trade out vehicles, ........ you could ride with me if you want?" Robin thought for a minute before replying, "........

A couple miles out of town Luke started playing with the dome light trying to catch (More so Jeb) Jeb or Cooter snicking a kiss by flipping the dome light on. It was a game the guys had played with each other often and just hoped the girls were good natured about the whole thing. Once at the lake everyone got out. Cooter being the oldest of the three males quickly found a reason to separate. "Kathy have I ever showed you the trial that leads up to the cliff over yonder that looks down on the lake?" Cooter asked. "No, I dont' believe you have." she replied innocently. Cooter smiled, "Well, come on. Luke keep an eye on Dixie huh?" Luke knew what Cooter was up to as they had double dated often. "Sure, go ahead." Dixie gave Cooter a dirty look. Luke just nodded. "Let him be.He didn't mean anything by it." Jeb soon suggested a walk by the lake. He and Lisa went one way. Luke and Dixie went the other. Luke hoped his cousin knew what he was doing. He knew that he could have fussed all night long and like Bo Jeb wouldn't have listened at this point. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bo and Beth were headed home in Beth's Camaro, when all of the sudden... there was a loud pop and the Camaro suddenly pulled to the left. BEth was driving as Bo had been drinking some. She did her best to slow down the car while keeping it in the road. With the front tire blowing she had little control over the car so she was lucky to get slowed down before putting the car in a deep ditch on her side of the car. The Camaro stopped with a thump when it hit the ditch line. Being that the car was her baby Beth said some very unlady like things. "@)@&@$&_&_!*_ !!!" Bo responded thinking she or the baby were hurt, "Honey what is it?" Beth knew she and the baby were find but was worried she'd torn the whole side of the car out. "Bo move! Let me out I want to see what I did to the car!" Bo sat stunned for a whole minute before saying, "What?" "I can't get this door open. I've had to have wiped out the whole side of the car!" replied Beth. "Just hold it! Are you OK? What about the baby?" he asked almost ready to panic. "Bo Duke I've hit hard tripping over my big toe! Let me check out the car!" she exclaimed. Bo was still not happy, but let Beth out of the car. The Camaro was fine other than the flat. She just couldn't get the door open because of the side of the ditch. yet, Bo knew he couldn't get the tire changed like it was setting. He tried to get it out of the ditch. No use. It was going to need to be pulled out then the tire changed. He went to the CB and radioed, "Breaker, anyone home on the Hazzardnet?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the lake Luke nor anyone else heard Bo's call because they were away from the car. Luke and Dixie had walked about a quarter way around the lake when they stopped. Dixie asked, "Luke why does everyone treat me like I'm ........" Luke answered her unasked questioned, "Like you are Cooter's little sister? Because you are." She replied, "Luke!" "Well, I'm being honest. Look Daisy has the same problem. Sugar, you keep this up (referring to her appearance) you'll not have that problem long. I promise." he squeezed her hand for effect. Dixie smiled. She couldn't figure out the butterflies that kept flying around her stomach. Cue Beth

It was starting to get pretty late when Bo and Beth decided it was about time to head home. The girls had brought Beth's car so they'd take it home and Luke could bring the General Lee. As they left the table Cooter, his girlfriend Kathy, and her friend Lisa took seats with Luke, Jeb and Dixie. Cooter said, "Whew, just handed the keys to the wrecker over to Dad. You know I've fished Rosco out of the crick four times this weekend? Maybe Dad can get some use out of his new waders and give me a break if old Rosco's luck doesn't change." Luke laughed, "Well, as long as that car learns to swim by tomorrow night I'll be OK." he said sarcastically, as he'd be driving the wrecker tomorrow night for Luther Davenport. Luke sometimes drove to give Cooter and Luther a break and to earn extra money usually for car parts. Cooter nodded for Luke to walk over to the bar. As they walked over, Cooter said, "Luke, we had planned to ride home with Lisa and her now ex-boyfriend. Do you think we can catch a ride home with you?" Luke replied, "Sure Cooter. No problem." Dixie asked Cooter, "Since Daisy just got roped into working and Beth is gone can I ride home with you and Kathy to keep from riding home with Dad?" Before Cooter could answer, Luke replied, "Sure I'll give you a ride since Cooter is riding with me." Dixie thought to herself. 'This could work out really well.' Lisa had just finished telling them how big a jerk. Though Lisa was more Luke's age she was eyeing Jeb. She said, "Thanks Luke." Jeb hadn't missed the looks from Lisa. He knew that he and Dixie were friends, though she had impressed him, he was planning on trying his Duke charm on Lisa. He said, "You know Luke if we leave now we could ride out by the lake before taking everyone home." "Good idea Jeb." Said Luke all for it. Dixie replied, "Just let me let Dad know. I'm sure he'll be fine with it." she lied. She wan't at all sure he'd let her go but hoped since Cooter would be there it would be OK. During the conversation with Luther she implied that she was just catching a ride home to be home earlier than her father. He asked if she was talking to a boy. She replied, "Me? Dad, I'm a 'Tom Boy' besides me and Jeb are like cousins." she said telling the truth. They all headed to the General Lee. Both Cooter and Jeb got in the back seat. Kathy climbed into the back also setting on Cooter's lap. Lisa asked, "Where do you all want me? And why are you climbing in the windows?" Luke replied, "Because the doors are welded shut. Here I'll help you. You can ride up front or in the back." Jeb said, "Luke it might be crowded up there with all three of you in the front. Lisa you can set back here with us." Jeb offered. Luke shook his head. They road three in the front all the time but he'd go along. "Yeah, you're right Jeb." He said helping Lisa into the car where she found herself on Jeb's lap. Luke also helped Dixie into the front seat before climbing in the driver's seat. He fired up the car and they headed toward the lake....... Cue Beth

Dixie stepped on the little platform that they had used as a stage. Luke started to step back. She touched his arm and shook her head, "I need you for this one. OK?" Luke smiled, "Sure." Dixie and Luke had sung this many times years ago so she knew he knew the words. She talked a second to Jeb then the music began to play: Kathy Mattea's - Where Have You Been Dixie sang -- Clare had all but given up When she and Edwin fell in love She touched his face, and shook her head In disbelief, she sighed and said "In many dreams, I've held you near. Now at last your really here. (Then Luke joined her in the CHORUS he continued to sing with her the rest of the song. They knew where she'd sing quieter and he'd sing louder in all the right places.) "Where have you been? I've looked for you forever and a day. Where have you been? I'm just not myself when your away." VERSE: He asked her for her hand for life And she became a salesman's wife He was home each night by eight But one stormy evening he was late Her frightened tears fell to the floor 'Til his key turned in the door "Where have you been? I've looked for you forever and a day. Where have you been? I'm just not myself when your away." (Bridge) They'd never spent a night apart For sixty years she heard him snore Now they're in a hospital In separate beds, on different floors Clare soon lost her memory Forgot the names of family She never spoke a word again Then one day they wheeled him in He held her hand and stroked her hair And in a fragile voice she said, "Where have you been? I've looked for you forever and a day. Where have you been? I'm just not myself when your away. No, I'm just not myself when your away." When they were finished there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Laura looked at Jake, "I didn't have a clue they could sing like that." "Hey, me either, remember I'm new to this family too." he smiled. By now most everyone had gotten out of their more formal wear and traded them for jeans even Luke and Dixie had gotten more comfortable after the pictures though they were still dress nicely. Jeb being the Duke clown took a cordless mic and set it on the table where the bridal party had been seated. He knew this bunch and the song he intended to play it should work well. BJ McKay was now setting beside Daisy as they had all began moving. Jake and Bo, Jr. had also went to another table. Beth was shuffling Carolyn, Jesse and Michaela out the door with friends who had offered to let her stay with Bo. Carolyn complained, "Why do I have to go and Ruth Ann gets to stay?" Beth replied, "She's older. She will be home soon. Don't make me bother your Father. This night is as important to him as it is for your Uncle Luke. You got to come and stay this long. Not another word." The three youngest Dukes went but didn't like it. When the song started they all knew it and as Jeb had planned the bridal party took certain lines that fit them and sung along then passed the mic to someone else for the next line. Jeb -- I saw star wars at least eight times Coy -- Had the pac-man pattern memorized Vance -- I've seen the stuff they put inside... Stretch Armstrong yeah Luke -- I was Roger Staubach in my backyard Vance Had a shoe box full of baseball cards Jeb -- And a couple of Evil Knievel scars on my right arm Dixie -- I was a kid when Elvis died And my mama cried... ALL ---- It was 1970 something In the world that I grew up in Farrah Fawcett hairdoo days, bell bottoms and 8-track tapes Lookin' back now I can see me And oh man did I look cheesy I wouldn't trade those days for nothin' Oh, it was 1970 somethin' ALL -- It was the dawning of a new decade Debbie -- We got our first microwave Cooter --- Dad broke down and finally shaved those sideburns off Daisy I took the stickers off of my Rubix Cube Debbie Watched MTV all afternoon BJ --- My first love was Daisy Duke BJ --- With them, cut-off jeans Coy --- Space shuttle fell out of the sky And the whole world cried ALL --- It was 1980 somethin' In the world that I grew up in Skating rinks and black trans ams Big hair and parachute pants Lookin' back now I can see me And Oh, man did I look cheesy I wouldn't trade those days for nothin' Oh, it was 1980 somethin' Bo ------ Now I got a mortgage and an SUV But all this responsibility Makes me wish sometimes... ALL ---- It was 1980 somethin' In the world that I grew up in Skating rinks and black trans ams Big hair and parachute pants Lookin' back now I can see me And Oh, man did I look cheesy I wouldn't trade those days for nothin' Oh, it was 1980 somethin' 1970 somethin'... Oh, it was 19 somethin'... Daisy was having a great time with BJ she was trying hard not to think about Enos being hurt. Not tonight. She just wanted to have a good time and enjoy Luke and Dixie's happiness. The thought started to form in her head but she soon chased it away she couldn't allow herself to think that maybe some day this joy could be hers ........ and ....... BJ's. Luke walked up to Bo who was talking to Cooter. "Do you guys think you can help me slip us out of here in the ...... " looking at his watch, "say next hour or so?" Bo was curious, "Well, sure, Luke but are you slipping out a little early?" Bo gave Luke a mischievious smile. "Actually I think its years late! I have a surprise for Dixie. I'll let you in on it say, ........ tomorrow, or ......... the next day." Cooter smiled, "Well, if that's the case I better go get Daisy. She has a couple of things to see to." Cooter slide off his stool and went over to Daisy. "Bo do you think you could give me a few minutes head start then bring my pickup toward the County line? I know we decided to leave in the General Lee but he just won't be the best vehicle for what I have planned." explained Luke. "Sure." replied Bo even more curious. Daisy was busy getting set up for the throwing of the bouquet and garder. Then she'd have to check out the rice bag supply. Cue Beth

I THINK it was 2 one hour shows. Because it left you hanging all week! Dixie

It never mattered to me who drove they were both GREAT!!! I'm more of a Luke fan myself so it was good when he drove. Maybe Luke is a lot like me I love to drive but when I'm in the car alone for two reasons -- one - noone is there to tell me how I should drive; two - if someone is with me I would rather them drive so I can look around and talk to them. Has anyone noticed that about 9 out of 10 times the General Lee is jumped by Bo it lands front first? When Luke jumps him 9 out of 10 times it lands back end first -- thus not crushing the front. I wonder if it was planned that way or coencidence??????? I intended to ask the stunt team at Duke Fest 04 but didn't remember while I was close to them -- maybe this year. DixieDavenport My best friend liked Bo more so we would argue over who jumped the best and did the least damage!! LOL

Action / drama's Dixie

Mark McCormick was brought upstairs for his bail hearing. Being charged with a Felony Mark was also in handcuffs and leg irons. Judge Hardcastle took notice of the absence of any family in the Courtroom for the young man as he began to read the complaint. Hardcastle began, "Mark McCormick, you have been charged with Armed Robbery." ~~~~~~~~~~ In the witness room Luke was surrounded by his family and Dixie. Jesse looked at him, "Luke I'll be right back let me see if I can help Mark." "Thanks Uncle Jesse." Luke replied. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jesse walked in as Judge Hardcastle asked, "Do you have anyone to go your bond on this?" Jesse replied, "Judge Hardcastle I'm willing to go his bond if I can since I won't be needing to use the farm for Luke." he sighed. Mark looked at Jesse with a confussed look. Jesse looked at Hardcastle, "Can I have a minute to explain this?" nodding to Mark. Judge Hardcastle nodded 'yes'. Jesse briefly explained to Mark about Luke. Mark asked, "So he's not going home on this?" He could see the hurt in Jesse's eyes as he answered him making Mark wish he'd not asked the question. "No." Jesse said simply. "Jesse I want to thank you and Luke for this. You know even if they believe me, my parents always told me if I got myself into trouble I'd have to get myself out so they would never go the bond." Mark sighed. He'd been thinking while Luke was upstairs. He knew if he was bonded out and something else was robbed then he'd be in more trouble. Now, he was thinking of his friend who was friend enough to ask Jesse to get him out instead of his own self. Mark did not enjoy being locked in a jail cell anymore than Luke or any other person. He wanted to go home. Could he let Jesse use his farm to go his bond and leave Luke? Could he pass up the chance to walk out of here? He looked at Jesse and said, "I can't let you use your farm for me. I truely appreciate the offer, but I can't walk out of here and leave Luke here. Thank you, Jesse." He turned to Judge Hardcastle, "Your Horor, I have a friend who is friend enough to asked his uncle to get me out of here. Mr. Duke explained what he has done. I'll be friend enough to stay here with him, besides if something else is robbed like this and I'm here it might just help prove I didn't do it." Judge Hardcastle looked at the young man in front of him thinking 'What has gotten into these young people today?' He sighed. He couldn't help but take a bit of a liking to the young man who decided to show his loyality to his friend. Once again Judge Hardcastle did something unusal, he said, "I'd like to see Mr. McCormick in my office. Court will be in recess. Jesse I'll have them let you know when we return if you want to see Luke." Jesse said, "Thank you Judge Hardcastle." Jesse addressed his long time fishing friend in a formal manner since they were in Court. Once in the Judge's Chambers he closed the door and began unbuttoning his robe reveiling a shirt with large 'Hawiian print' in bright colors. Needless to say Mark was a bit surprised to see the older man wearing such a shirt under his robe. As with Luke the Judge tosses Mark a handcuff key saying, "You can take those bracelets off unless you like them. Want a Coke?" Mark looked a lot confussed, but did as instructed and took the handcuffs off and then accepted the Coke. Judge Hardcastle sat down with a Coke, took a peanut out of a jar and said, "So, kid tell me your side of this." He sat back in his chair to listen as he opened the file on his desk to see the official version while Mark told him his version. "I had a girlfriend who had been in some trouble. She came to me asking me for help. I took her to the Dixie Inn a couple days ago in my Camero and assured them she could be trusted." Mark looked up biting his lip. "Yeah, well that's what I told them and believed it at the time. She had to work last night. My Camero still has some 'bugs' in it so I drove my Dad's pickup when I decided since she was working I'd spend a quiet evening at home since all my family would be gone last night. I ran in to Luke Duke at the Hazzard Garage and asked him to come over to my house. He used to date my sister so he declined to keep down trouble and he said they all were going to the lake for a bit. I went and bought a half gallon of Jim Bean whiskey and went home." Mark paused. "I proceeded to get smashed. I was awaken by my Dad calling me about 7 this morning. When I came down stairs the State Police were there with a warrant to search my house and car. They decided to start with my car. When they opened the door they found a ski mask between the seats. In the glove box cleaverly hidden by a loaded .357 Magnum was several checks made out to the Dixie Inn. Now, Judge, I'm not a rocket scientist or anything but come on, IF I had robbed the place would I have left all that evidence so neatly in MY car?" Judge Hardcastle asked, "Was the gun yours?" "No. My father cleared that up. We have several .357's. He knew the serial number to be one of his that was kept on the refrigerator." explained Mark. "Can you explain how anyone could have gotten it AND your car?" asked the Judge. Mark sighed, "Yeah. It's amazing how clear things can become in just a few hours..." he nodded toward the jail, "down there. My, ah, " he again spit the word, "ah, girlfriend, Sharon Jones knew I kept a spare key in my bumer of the Camero. She was also with me on evening when I forgot my key. I took the spare key down from the porch light then replaced it back there after opening the house. As for the gun, it was laying there in plain sight on the refrigerator for anyone who walked in to see." "You are claiming that this Sharon Jones came to your house, took the spare key, got the gun, got the spare key to the car and robbed the place then returned the car to your house with the gun, mask and checks in the car for the law to find?" asked the Judge. "I'm saying she had knowledge of the keys which gave her access to the gun and the car. With me in the back of the house drinking I would never have heard her or the car." stated Mark. "Why did you turn down Jesse Duke's offer to bond you?" asked Hardcastle. Mark looked the Judge in the eyes, "If he bonds me and something else is robbed like this I'm sure to be blamed. If I'm here, then it's possible it might help me. Besides, Jesse would have bonded Luke first but I think part of the reason he's being stubborn is so Jesse can bond me. He's getting a raw deal too, but he won't let Dixie be hurt anymore even to clear himself. So he's going to plead guilty to this to protect her and so that Jesse can bond me. The only thing I'm guilty of is getting plastered last night, but I'll not leave him here like that when Jesse could have bonded him instead." Judge Hardcastle handed Mark a shot of liquor to go with his Coke as he continued, "Here drink this with you Coke. Then we'll put that jewerly back on and go set you bond." Mark looked skeptical. "Go on. Or you may have wished you had by the time all this is over." stated the Judge. "Ah, yeah." said Mark before downing the drink.

HOwever you see it. According to the TV show -- General Lee's Birthday they built him after being caught was the way I saw it ??????? Dixie

All eyes were at the front of the church on the couple who had waited so long for this day and that most felt deserved this day as much as anyone in Hazzard. No one noticed the brunette slip into the church and take a seat far in the back. She was about the same age as Bo and Luke with collar lenght hair. Her eyes settled on Luke as she sat down. As she listened to the words the Mr. Brown spoke to the couple she could not help shead a tear for she knew deep in her heart she could have stood in the place opposite Luke Duke at one time a very long time ago. She knew she had made her choices way back then. She would and could live with those choices but at this moment she did admit only to herself that she wondered 'what if '. She had had a good life though things never are the fairytale you dream of ......... her thoughts went back to a time when a dear friend had called her and asked, 'You made choices, married, and divorced. If you could know what you know now and could go back in time would you have chosen Luke?'. Her answer that day had been, 'No. I've had a good life, had fun, I have no regrets.' She thought to herself, 'I may not have regrets but who am I kidding? I used to see this scene in my dreams for years.' She sighed as Mr. Brown asked, "Is there anyone present who knows a reason this couple should not be united in Holy Matrimony?" You could have heard a pin drop during the brief pause before Mr. Brown coontinued, "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride. I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Duke." Luke gently lifted Dixie's veil. The audio recording later will discover that at this point Dixie and Luke had both let out a sigh of relief as they looked into each others eyes, smiled, then kissed most passionately like they had been practicing the last several days. After a slight laugh on his part Bo moved to Luke's side as Beth moved to Dixie's side, Bo tapped Luke on the shoulder where everyone couldn't see as Beth handed Dixie her bouquet. The four tried hard to contain their laughter. Luke took Dixie by the arm, she picked up her long train and the started toward the back of the church followed by Bo and Beth, Jeb and Debbie, Coy and Ruth Ann, Vance and Caroline, Cooter and Daisy, Jake and Laura, Bo, Jr. and Jessica, then Jesse and Michaela. Jesse figured to get out of the church and to the food even he could take Michaela's arm. The crowd hurried to watch the newlyweds drive off and to get to the Boar's Nest before all the tables were taken. Luke lifted Dixie into the window of the General Lee who to Luke's surprise wasn't decorated at his request. On the church steps Luther fussed, "Do you believe them? Using that car when all the others were around." His own wife (even after all this time apart) said, "Would you let them have fun? This is their day and far to long in coming, but I'll leave that subject alone. Nothing is going to ruin this day for Dixie. Come on." The brunette managed to slip out of the church without being noticed by anyone. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the General Lee, Luke looked at his bride and said, "Well, Mrs. Duke are you happy?" Dixie looked at him as he drove the familiar car and said, "Yes! Do you know up until we started down the isle I couldn't help but think something would happen to keep us apart again." A tear filled her eye. "Look when I make a promise I make a promise. Of course it may take me years but I keep my promises." said Luke. "I love you, Luke Duke." said Dixie. "I love you more Dixie Duke!" Luke replied with certainty. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the Boar's Nest there were tables put together at one side for the entire bridal party with name tags at each glass to insure the seating arrangement was as Dixie planned which would only last long enough for the short reception and pictures before the real party waould get under way. Dixie had made sure that Debbie and Jeb were seated together. To the side of this table was a much smaller one with a four tiered wedding cake complete with a waterfall underneath. It was solid white with blue ribbons and doves topped with the bride and groom. The brides cake was decorated with a set of handcuffs and the word 'Corrections' above it while the grooms cake had a U.S. Forest Service Smokejumper Fire Patch on it since they were both very involved in their jobs. There was also a small table set up with a bride's book for the guest to sign as well as many rice bags. Luke and Dixie walked in several minutes before the rest of the crowd. Luke walked over to the lady who was fussing with the last minute touches and said, "Brenda, thank you so much for everything. Do you remember Dixie?" Brenda smiled, "Congratulations! Yes, I remember Dixie though it's been awhile. Luke, I once thought you'd be a part of my family. Just be happy and take care of each other." she said as the others began to come in. Luke hugged the older lady that he had once been so much apart of her family, "Thank you again for everything." Dixie echoed Luke, "Yes, thank you. Everything looks beautiful." Brenda replied, "It's the least I could do for you both. Consider it my wedding present." They both knew that cakes like this from a bakery would cost a fortune. Luke had talked with her prior to this and asked her to do the reception intending to pay her well. He spoke up, "Brenda I can't let you do all this ......." "Well, it's already done. Now, go enjoy yourselves!" she said. As Luke began to turn he said, "Mark is in town." Brenda simply nodded. Things had been difficult between her family and her oldest son for years now. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After eveyone arrived and got sort of settled down Bo stood up and said, "Could everyone take your places?" He waited for everyone to get to their tables before saying, "Luke I wished Uncle Jesse was here to see all this. ......" He paused to clear the lump from his throat. "He should be standing here before you all not me. ....." Bo continued .............. Cue Beth

MaximRecoil stated just what I was going to about the vinyln (Spelling?) top I had a 1968 Charger which had that chrome piece on it. You could even tell where had cut the top off it before putting a quick white paint job on it. It looked like Cale's white Charger. Dixie

Happy Birthday Mary Ann. Dixie

Happy Birthday Bo! DixieDavenport

Welcome to Hazzard! I know what you mean about trying to talk about DOH to people who just don't have a clue what good entertainment is all about! But I've found you find DOH fans all over in all ages. You'lll have a lot of fun here. DixieDavenport

Mary Ann I would have agreed with you abou the moonshine jug until I watched DOH on CMT last night. They did show the ceramic moonshine jug, but it wasn't Jesse's shine and Boss and Rosco were no where around. They went to see Jesse's friend in the Swamp and to get Bo out of trouble with him after the twins had caught him in a net Jesse suggests going onup to the place an sipping a little while they talk unless he'd lost his touch. He tells Jesse he'll have to drink his words. This is the show where Bo wrestled the gator and Boss ended up with the Union payrol which turned ou to be Confederate money!!!! They said even back then things were going wrong in Hazzard! DixieDavenport

The little church in Hazzard was decorated in both wedding and Christmas floral arrangements. In one room were all the guys. Dixie and Luke had selected a dark gray tux with light grey vest, white shirts and white and grey ties for all the guys. Young Jesse was not happy with not only having to be clean but having to dress up. He was at the age that he thought this whole thing was 'corny'. He liked his 'Uncle Luke' or he would have never agreed to carry the rings. Bo was torn between trying to keep Jesse in line and calming Luke down who was not happy with Daisy and the others who had not let him see Dixie all day. In the other room were all the ladies. Daisy did touch ups to everyone's hair and was working on Dixie's last. The ladies had indeed been busy as they had made all the bridesmaid dresses as well as Dixie's wedding gown. Beth was busy trying to contain Michaela's excitement. She had been chosen as flower girl. The guests were gathering outside. Amoung them were Enos Strate who had come in from California. BJ McKay and Bear had arranged to be in town a couple of days. It wasn't everyday that he got to see one of his buddies from the war get married not to mention see his lovely cousin again. Dixie's Mother was expected any minute. She and her husband Luther would be giving the Bride away. Sandy and Robert Miller took seats toward the back of the church. Mark McCormick and Judge Hardcastle had also traveled from California. The Judge had flown in. Much to his displeasure Mark had driven his car, the Coyote, cross country. Mark had to see how the Coyote stood up against the General Lee. He wondered if his Sister, Robin (Who Luke had dated years ago before Dixiei came back to Hazzard the first time.) knew about the wedding? He wasn't saying a word until afterwards! All Luke's Smokerjumper team was also there. An older Rosco made his way up to set by Enos. Dixie's parents had arrived at the church and waited in the hallway per Dixie's request. She truely wanted her and Luke to do this on their own. She was shocked that her Father and Mother had agreed to come. As a peace offering from a war that had long since been fought between Dixie, Luke and her Dad; her Father offered to give her away if she'd let him. Wanting nothing to spoil this day she agreed only after both Luke and Cooter convienced her to leave the past in the past and for them all to move forward. The ladies were lining up in the hallway in the back of the church. Beth held her breath hoping that Michaela and Jesse would do what they were supposed to. Instead of taking her place in line Beth stayed close to the door with Michaela until time for her to go out. Daisy was the closest to Dixie at this point and saw her shaking. "Cold feet?" Dixie nodded, negatively, "No way. Just praying the roof holds!" Daisy looked up, "It looks pretty sturdy to me!" she patted Dixie's hand in an attempt to calm her. Mr. Brown checked with the ladies then came to the men's dressing room that was at the front of the church and knocked. He then took his place up front. You could have heard a pin drop when the door opened. Luke took his place at the center of the church. He was followed by his best man, Bo, then Cooter, Jeb, Coy, Vance, Jake, Bo,Jr., and last Jesse. The music began playing the traditional 'wedding march' as the back door to the church opened. Michaela started down the isle looking like a little princess dressed in a powder blue gown identical to the bridesmaids though it was several shades lighter. She dropped a blue and white mixture of flowers. She was followed by the bridesmaids in slightly darker gowns. First was Jessica, Laura, Caroline, Ruth Ann, Debbie, and Daisy. Next was Beth, the Matron of Honor, in a dark blue gown which was much like the other gowns but had a few more gathers added to hide the slight bulge in her waist line that was now showing more that Beth would have liked. Luke found himself holding his breath waiting with anticipation for Dixie to come through the door. Thanks to Cooter all this was being video recorded. He had spent two days wiring the church with cameras and mics. Luke was glad because at this moment he only had eyes for Dixie. Her Mother and Father stepped through the door first. As Dixie stepped through into the church they took each of her arms and escorted her to the front of the church. Dixie wearing a one piece strapless corset with front wrap and asymmetrical drape. The bodice flowed into a sweetheart neckline and is accented with blue floral embroidery and beading. The back of the gown and chapel length train is also accented with more embroidery and beading. The gown is snow White with Light Blue embroidery trim. She had decided it had just enough blue that she would not look like hypocrit to anyone who remembered her and Luke's past. She is carrying a bouquet of white, and mixed blue roses. Dixie was sure that the church had grown. Luke was so close yet so far away. With the luck they had had she wasn't sure even at this point that they would actually be married. At the front Mr. Brown asked "Who gives this woman to this man?" Mr. Davenport answered, "Her Mother and I do." Mrs. Davenport lifted Dixie's veil before Mr. Davenport traded places with Luke. As he stepped to the side, heard only by Luke, Dixie and Cooters hidden mic, he said, "I have trusted you with my trucks I think I can NOW trust you with my only daughter." Though the guests didn't hear what was said it was obvious something had been said. As it was, the three who were prividged to his comment, tried to keep from laughing out loud. Mr. Davenport took his wife's arm in his for the first time in years and escorted her to their seats on the front row. Mr. Brown began, "Dearly Beloved we are gathered together,......." Cue Beth

I always figured they grew Corn for the moonshine and animals. Also, hay for the animals. Since they did have the land they could also have raised hogs and cows for others who didn't have the land and or sell the either before or after they were slaughtered. You always saw plenty of animals around. In One Armed bandits Bo tells Jill "Jesse doesn't take kindly to any Gov. assistance he'd rather starve." In Repo Man when Bo and Luke come in after taking the job repoing the Rolls Jesse is at the mail box and is taking a familiar yellow envelope out of the mail box like a Retirement (Gov) check used to come in (Before the days of direct deposit). With Jesse's age if he ran his farm as a business and paid into taxes --- would he be able to collect retirement Social Security??? This happens as he's complaining about the Christmas catolog coming any earlier. THey then go into the house by the fire place while they tell him about the job. One show also mentions about the crops (or corn) you planted yesturday being ready today if not they would be eating beans AGAIN. Farmers grow to sell but usually have big gardens to freeze and can for the winter. They also raise their own meat and hunt so all in all they are pretty self suffient. Bo says in Deputy Dukes we're country boys we dont' need money we just barter (trade) our way through life. DixieDavenport

He certainly went to the Bo and Luke Duke School of driving!!! DixieDavenport

Judge Hardcastle pounded his gavel and exclaimed, "Order! I will have order in my Court!" Everyone stopped right where they were with Luke and Luther still face to face. Hardcastle spoke with authority, "I will have NO name calling in this Court Mr. Davenport. Mr. Duke I will not tolerate disruptions like this even if it was provoked. We will recess for ten minutes I suggest everyone check their temper at the door on your way back in. Court dismissed for ten minutes." Peggy lead Luke and Jesse back to a witness room at the side of the Court room. Once she shut the door, Jesse said, "Luke now I know none of this is easy but you don't want the Judge on your bad side either." Luke shook his head in agreement, "I know, Uncle Jesse, I sort of lost it for a second there." ~~~~~~~~~~ Daisy went out with Dixie as she couldn't go back with Jesse and Luke. "Dixie, Honey, your Dad is just mad. He didn't mean ....." "Yes he did, Daisy. He has told me I was a whore and once a whore always a whore that no one would ever want me as a wife after this." said Dixie with tears in her eyes. Daisy smiled, "Sugar that's not what I heard in there." Dixie smiled weakly, "That may be but my Father will NEVER allow it. He swore he'd make Luke pay but I think I'm paying too." ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bo and the other boys walked out with Cooter. Bo began, "Cooter?" Cooter turned on them defensively, "Now, Bo, guys, I know you are all on Luke's side here but messing with MY sister is going way too far!" Bo said, "We've all been friends too long for this to come between us." Cooter replied, "Bo, I know that, but it will come between us. That's why it was so wrong what Luke did. I know you all will back Luke. I have to go with Dad on this one." Bo knew Cooter was right that this would come between them and simply asked, "What will is solve, Cooter?" Cooter knew Bo was also right about not solving anything but for Luke to mess around with Dixie, well, Cooter felt that his trust in his friend had been betrayed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ At this moment Luther walked out of the Courtroom in a huff. His face was red and he was furious. He said to Cooter and Dixie, "I told you two to keep away from them 'DUKES'!" Cooter and Dixie left their long time friends and joined their Father. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jesse advised, "The first chance you get in there to talk apologize to the Judge." "I will, Uncle Jesse." said Luke. Then he sighed heavily, "Luther's not going to let me marry her. ......." He paused and looked down slightly, "Uncle Jesse I'm sorry for all this. Please tell the others that." After another long pause Luke looked up at Jesse. "You do know I'm going in there to plead Guilty." "Luke I see no way out of this right now, but I wished you'd not do that so maybe it would buy sometime to think about another option. I do understand your reasons for doing it if you do. I also want you to know I'm proud of you for the way you have conducted yourself through this all. Luke always know that we all love and support you." said Jesse. Rosco opened the door, "It's time." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everyone entered the Courtroom again. Rosco called the Court to Order. The Judge said to the court reporter, "Please read the last bit of transcript." She said, "Judge Hardcastle, 'Are you prepared to enter a plea and wave this bond hearing?' Luke answered, 'Yes, Sir. But, if I may first I'd like to ask the Court to honor one request. I am unsure if there is a way the Court can intervien in this matter or not, but I'd like to ask the Court to give or seek permission for Miss Davenport to marry me reguardless of the outcome of the charges?'Judge Hardcastle, 'Mr. Davenport standing before myself today in this Court is a young man who has made a grave mistake. I see him owning up to that mistake and trying everything in his power to make amends for this mistake. I know that a law has been broken and you are seeking justice which you will get if you insist on continuing this matter, but, don't you think it would serve your daughter, this Court, this State and this young man far better to end this matter here?'Mr. Davenport, 'I want him to pay for making a WHORE.....' " After the reporter read this Judge Hardcastle directed, "Mr. Davenport, please answer the question without any name calling this time." Luther answered, "I want him to pay. I will never give my daughter permission to marry him." During the break Judge Hardcastle had checked into the legalities of this all. He said, "I am sorry Mr. Duke, Ms. Davenport, without parental permission I can not give permission from the courts for you two to marry." he paused, "Mr. Duke are you still prepared to enter a plea?" Luke answered, "Yes, Sir and I would like to say I am sorry for my part in the disruption earlier." Judge Hardcastle asked, "Do you need the charges read again before entering your plea?" "No, Sir." replied Luke. "Very well. Please stand and approach the bench." said the Judge. This still obviously bothered him. "How would you like to plead to the above charges in this matter?" Luke stood up standing as straight as he could and approached the bench. "Guilty as charged Your Honor." Behind Luke there was movement which never registered to him. Daisy gasped. Bo stood up only to be sat back down by Jesse. At the other table Luther smiled. Cooter dropped his head. Dixie bit her lip to keep from crying out. Judge Hardcastle said, "Enter a Plea of Guilty to the above charges. I can set up a sentencing hearing for ......." he paused. Luke asked, "Can we move on to it now?" Judge Hardcastle checked his watch. This one hearing had taken quiet some time but to finish it today would be much shorter than two hearings. "I have one other arraignment. I'll recess Court until 1:00 pm. so that I can do that. Until then Ms. Blevins take Mr. Duke back to the witness room where he can visit with his family and Miss Davenport." Judge Hardcastle saw the look in Luthers eyes and said, "I intend to be fair to all parties here. Say one word in objection and I'll lock you up for Contempt of Court. Court adjourned!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Judge Hardcastle further directed Peggy to remove the handcuffs during the visit. Peggy, Luke, all the Dukes and Dixie entered the witness room for thier visit while in the Courtroom Mark McCormick was brought upstairs for his bail hearing.

If anyone has the movie at the end of it it tells you how to order it. I had recorded both reunions (which I will look for). My home recording came out pretty bad and have thought of ordering a good one but never have. But it was released. DixieDavenport