DixieDavenport

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

Luke turned to Dixie. "Miss Davenport," he said. "Can I have this dance?" he said just being friendly. He didn't think too much about it. Dixie's heart skipped a beat being seen dancing at the Boar's Nest in front of her friends with one of the Duke boys! She found her voice and replied trying to sound calm, "Sure, Luke, I'd like that." As they went to dance Luke still couldn't believe the difference in Dixie. She looked so grown up. This couldn't be the 'Tom Boy' he had taught to drive her father's wrecker. He said as much, "You look really nice tonight." Dixie said, "Thank you." She had heard all the stories about Luke so she still thought, 'He just ask me to dance so I'd feel like I fit in. Just be calm this is nothing.' She tried to convience herself. 'He's just being nice.' A short while later Jeb asked Dixie to dance. 'My luck might just be chaging she thought. Two Duke boys.' Cue Beth

It being Saturday morning, as soon as the morning chores were done and the breakfast dishes done which weren't many as Bo, Luke and Jeb had all headed to the garage to dine on dounuts and beer, Dixie and Daisy got busy. They called several of their girl friends and had them ready to talk their fellas into going to the Boar's Nest that night. Dixie's hair tended to be totally straight so their first line of action was to go get a home perm and put in her hair. On the way back to the farm Dixie asked, "Are you sure about this?" "Sure, we'll just put a lot of curl in it then use a curling iron or rollers to straighten it a bit and it will look like it's naturally curly." said Daisy confidently. "So you never mentioned which fish you're aiming to catch." "Daisy I just want a change. I'm tired of everyone treating me like I'm five. You, Jeb and I are all about the same age yet they think I'm five." said Dixie frustrated. Daisy smiled, "You just don't know how hard it is to be the guys cousin! Some of the guys around here treat me like I'm a kid, then some are afraid of the boys, and the others have eight hands!" "Sometimes I think I could handle the ones with eight hands better than the ones who think I'm five!" exclaimed Dixie. They both laughed. Jesse usually took Saturdays to work the stills so with the guys gone Daisy and Dixie had the house to themselves except for occassionally Coy and Vance who soon gave up and left from the smell of the perm in the house. Daisy trimmed Dixie' s hair to get the dead ends off then the perm made it look several inches shorter after it was fixed. Daisy and Dixie had half her closet out to find something eye catching but within reason as Dixie knew her Dad may drop into the Boar's Nest. They settled on Dixie wearing her dress cowboy boots instead of high heels, a pair of Daisy's black jeans which was a size or two smaller than Dixie's regular size, a haulter top which left little to the imagination, and a western shirt of Daisy's unbottoned and tied a the waist over the haulter top. Add a long necklace, a little make up and a little body spray and the girls were ready to go 'fishing'. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Saturdays usually proved very long for the Duke males, but being young they never complained. They worked all day Saturday tuning Black Tilley and welding a few secret compartments in her to hide shine if needed. They all also took changes of clothes to shower and change at the garage instead of going to the farm before heading to the Boar's Nest. Luke knew he and Bo could drink some tonight since the 'run' wasn't scheduled until Sunday night. Beth had called earlier to say she'd met Bo at the Boar's Nest. Her and Daisy for a change had the night off so Bo knew Beth could drive him home when she got ready to go. Since Jeb was grounded to driving only wheel barrels Luke figured to ride home with Daisy if he didn't get a 'better offer'. Evening found Cooter, Bo and Luke at a back table sipping on a cold beer. Jeb had a cold root beer and joined the conversation. They were soon joined by Brody, Enos, Mac, Mark, and Dobro. The conversation level was almost as loud as the juke box. Daisy, Beth, Dixie and Kathy walked into the Boar's Nest together. Kathy had had her eye on Cooter Davenport for sometime and figured trying her luck tonight. When the girls walked in the conversation at the back table stopped at first glance in the lighting none of the guys knew who Dixie was. When he saw the four ladies walk in Luke almost choked on his beer before ......... Cue Beth

Dixie's first test of what Luke had asked (her not crying) came as soon as Luke walked in the Courtroom when Dixie saw that he was handcuffed and leg ironed. She hadn't noticed the leg irons when they were talking but she knew he hadn't had the handcuffs on. Dixie found herself looking to Jesse for the strenght she needed to keep herself from falling apart. She and Jesse had talked before going into the Courtroom. Jesse had explained to her that it would be harder for Luke to be strong for her if she fell apart. Jesse gave her a look of reassurance. Though Jesse was more worried about Daisy and Bo falling apart on him than he was Dixie. Rosco called the Court to order. Judge Hardcastle asked Trooper Mitchell, "Do you have the amended complaint ready?" Trooper Mitchell replied, "Yes, Sir." He handed Rosco the complaint who handed it to Judge Hardcastle. Judge Hardcastle studied the complaint for several minutes. "Mr. Davenport I will ask you once last time. Are you sure that you want to have these charges amended?" Luther Davenport looked at Luke with comtempt before answering the Judge, "Absolutely." "So be it." replied Judge Hardcastle. "Lucas Duke you are now being charged with Indecent Exposure, Public Intoxication, one count of Contributing to the Deliquency of a Minor, Resisting Arrest, and Statutory Rape. Do you understand these charges?" Luke was standing straight and tall when he answered in a voice that he hope sounded confident, "Yes, Sir." "You, Mr. Duke are intitled to an attorney, a preliminary hearing and a jury trial. Due to the seriousness of these charges I will have to order that both you and Miss Davenport undergo some medical testing which I will set up after this bond hearing." Stated Judge Hardcastle before continuing. "Do you wish to have an attorney appointed, Mr. Duke." Luke took a deep breath before answering, "No, Sir, Your Honor." Everyone in the Courtroom looked at Luke in shock. Luke continued, "I don't need an attorney. If I could I'd like to waive the preliminary hearing, jury trial and all." Judge Hardcastle shook his head. He could be a very hard case but he hated to see a young person not even give the system a chance to help them. Guilty or innocent he liked to see cases go through the Court to insure everyone was given what they were entitled to by law. "Mr. Duke I strongly advice against this. By waiving your rights now you will have no recourse later." "I understand that. Miss Davenport has been through far too much as it is over this matter. I'd just as soon get it over as quickly as we can so she can move on." stated Luke. Judge Hardcastle sighed and asked, "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 intervein 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 set back and studied the young man before him for several minutes before speaking. "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, dont' you think it would serve your daughter, this Court, this State and this young man far better to end this matter here?" Mr. Davenport said in a loud voice, "I want him to pay for making a WHORE....." His sentence was cut short as Luke shoved past Jesse who was standing to his right and was heading full force at Mr. Davenport. Jesse, Bo, and Rosco caught Luke about the time the State Troopers caught Mr. Davenport. Luke and Luther were in the center of the Courtroom face to face.

Beth has come into the kitchen hoping a little Ginger Ale now will prevent her being up all night. As she opened the refrigerator a voice from the dark living room asked, "Sugar are you alright? I'll go get Bo if you want me to." Beth smiled at her friend. It had been awhile since she had had so many people concerned with her episodes of night sickness. "Daisy I'm fine really. Uncle Jesse always told me this was a sign that the baby was growing. What are you doing up at this hour?" Daisy blushed, even in the dim light, "I've got a problem." Beth replied, "It wouldn't be in the form of a handsome trucker? Would it?" "Well, that's just part of it." said Daisy. "I know Enos came back because he wouldn't miss Luke's wedding for anything but I hoped he came back for more. Then there's BJ. You know Jesse even let me ride to Wisconsin with him when I was 16?" Daisy blushed again, "BJ is everything Enos isn't. He's sure of himself. He has style, class and charm. I know I'd be lucky to have either of them but I don't want to hurt either of them. Who knows with Enos I might wait an eternity before he asks me on a date." "So Jesse approved of them both?" questioned Beth as she reached for a few crackers. "Yeah." said Daisy. "The last time BJ was here was just after Luke got home from Vietnam. He was here quiet often for awhile but, then, well, we never heard from him much. The local Sheriffs in the other Counties gave him a hard way to go everytime he came or went. I think he is responsible for Orley County buying about four sets of cruisers. Not to mention Caine in Bishop County had to replsce a fleet or two of cars. He was in trouble making a truck payment once and bought a load of Jesse's finest to make the truck payment but by the time he had it delivered it was too hot to come back. We talked tonight, he said he wanted more than anything to come back but at the time he wanted no ties to anything or anybody. Beth not many people know this about BJ but he was a POW in Nam. When he got back he put all his savings on that Kenworth out there he wanted to travel. He's got lots of friends but basically it's been him and Bear ever since." Beth asked quietly, "Daisy, do you love him?" "That's not a fair question. Any girl who could look into his eyes and see what I see couldn't help but love him." replie Daisy. "Ok, then," Beth asked. "Do you love Enos?" Daisy rubbed her head, "That's not fair either. I know Enos has loved me since we were like seven. I love him. I love Cooter. I love Mark. I love Brody and Dobro....." Beth tried another avenue, "Who do you feel safe with?" Daisy shook her head, "Beth, if it weren't for BJ Luke may not be here. As for Enos and the others I'd trust my life to any of them." Beth had one last way to get to Daisy, "Sugar, close your eyes. If you had a raging fire that needed to be put out and only Enos or BJ could do it which one do you see?" Getting Beth's meaning Daisy opened her eyes in total shock. Beth asked, "Well?" Daisy bite her lip, clasped her hand over her mouth as tears formed in her eyes. Beth said again, "Daisy I know you have an imagine in your mind. Who is it?" Daisy looked at the floor and whispered, "B .... J!" Seeing the frightened look on Daisy's face Beth opened her arms, "It's Ok. No one will judge you. Everyone wants you to be happy!" Daisy said into Beth's shoulder, "Yeah, but neither has even asked me anything yet. What if they don't?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the barn BJ explained to Luke, "I have seven other trucks running out of Bear Enterprises. Man you WOULD NOT BELIEVE these drivers either! Seven of the finest looking truckers you ever looked at. Of course I shouldn't be telling stories like this to a almost married man!" BJ punches Luke in the arm. "I could always haul local or pay someone to run my rig. Luke I've run every road between here and California so many time I can do it in my sleep. Me and Bear aren't getting any younger and neither is that Kenworth out there. Believe me I've met many girls along the road, but for some reason Daisy just keeps coming back into my mind. Then there was your wedding. I figured it was a perfect excuse to show up and at least see where I stood." "Well, Buddy, I wish you luck. But, like I said you're not the only fox scouting the hen house." said Luke. BJ replied, "Well, that's good to know in any case. Hey, it's getting late. You had better hit the hay or you might just sleep through your wedding." Luke replied, "Not likely! Besides that's what I have you guys around for." Luke sighed, "BJ, I know it has been years, but do you remember me telling you about Dixie when we were in Nam?" BJ thought for a minute and replied,"Yeah. Yeah I do." Luke sighed, "Kinda hard to believe after all this, it's finally working itself out." Looking at his watch, BJ replied, "Yeah it is. In just over five hours you'll be walking down that church and forever give up chasing girls." "You know everyone has been trying to rub that in, but believe me when I tell you it doesn't bother me in the least!" said Luke as he smiled and walked off.

Jeb's eyes were bright with anger as he replied, "I had no intention of hurting anyone!" By this time Jesse had reached the four. "HOLD IT! Hold it right there, all of you! I don't know what's going on between you two but I WILL NOT have you both acting like fools!" Jesse paused to let his words sink in, then said, "Ok, from what I saw you are both even in the fight department so neither of you had better jump the other." To Luke and Cooter he said, "Turn them loose. You two want to act like you are two then I'll treat you that way. Both of you have a seat on the opposite sides of the porch until you are calm enough to tell me what happened. Now move!" Luke and Cooter both let Bo and Jeb go. They both headed to the porch with their heads hung. Luke and Cooter also headed to the porch just in case someone still felt 'froggy'. Dixie and Beth had never seen Jesse riled. They were still standing back at the cars with Daisy, Enos, Mac and Brody. It took them, as well as the others by surprise to see the man they knew as loving, caring and peaceful so upset. The words he spoke to Bo and Jeb weren't neccessarily loud but they were spoken with authority and gained the respect that Jesse Duke had earned by all that knew him. Within a minute of Jesse speaking the his two nephews who were more than ready to fight each other were now setting on opposite ends of the porch like a couple of whipped Tom cats. Bo would most likely have a black eye tomorrow and Jeb was nursing a bursted lip. Beth wanted nothing more to go and check on Bo but she didn't dare just yet. Dixie hadn't been in town long and hadn't seen her brother or Luke so willing to jump into a fight. It seemed to her that the 'fight' was over but Cooter and Luke still stood at the 'ready' in case either moved toward the other. When Jesse walked over to Luke he asked, "What is going on?" Luke held his hands up in front of him, "Beats me! Cooter and I came up on this, on the straight stretch, just out of town and got them separated out there. I probably should add, ....... we got there about a minute before Rosco did." "Rocso, Humm." Jesse sighed, "I guess I should take it that you two had things under control since you all ended up here and not in jail." Jesse being his ever fair self figured if Luke didn't know then he'd hear Bo's side next since he was the next oldest. Before he called Bo into the kitchen he said to Luke and Cooter, "Thank you boys. Bo let's go have us a talk in the kitchen. Luke come get some ice for Jeb's lip." "Luke replied, "Yes, Sir," NARRATOR: Looks like its one of those days when Old Luke there is just glad he's not in trouble, Now, don't it?" After sending Jeb ice by Luke, Jesse handed Bo a dish towel with some for his eye before he began, "Now, do you want to tell me what in Sam's Hill has gotten into you two?" Bo was still looking at the floor knowing he was in trouble for hitting Jeb but still felt he was more than right. "Uncle Jesse, I know things got out of hand out there and I am sorry, but Jeb had no right!" "Ok, Bo, just calm down and tell me what he did that has you this mad." said Jesse in a clam voice. "Jeb asked to drive home today. I let him. I told him before I ever gave him the keys I expected him to be extra careful since Dixie, Daisy and Beth were riding with us. I especially reminded him that I expected him to be extra careful with Beth since she is pregnant. Not long after we left the school Brody signaled us all to race. I warned him not to race but he signaled back anyway. When he jumped on the gas we were four wide on Rt. 3. We were on the outside. Now Jesse you know Rt. 3 it ain't wide enough for two cars let alone four. All I could think about was the possibility of Jeb rolling us. All he had to do was hit one rut the worng way or the other guys bump him and we'd been on our top. Now, mind you I never intended for Beth to get pregnant, but as much sh-- as we've both been through I the last little bit I'm not taking any chances of losing either her or my baby NOW! Daisy was in the middle so I reached over turned the key off and took it out of the ignition." Bo sighed before finishing, "Then I jumped out of the car and asked him 'What he thought he was doing?' he jumped out mad as a wet hornet about the time everybody else showed up." "So that's all that went on out on the road?" asked Jesse. "Yes, Sir." replied Bo. "Ok, go on out the back. I'll deal with Jeb." Bo walked out the back door as Jesse called Jeb into the kitchen, saying, "Let's hear it, Jeb. "Uncle Jesse, I didn't do anything wrong. I swear." Jesse looked at him hard, "What didn't you do Jeb?" "I was driving home. Brody signaled to race. I accepted. I couldn't NOT accept driving the General Lee and all! I'd have been the laughing stock of the tri-counties!" explained Jeb. "You know how I worry about you boys when you race? You know how I worry when I send you on a whiskey run. But, Jeb, you upped the anty with Beth and the others in the car." explained Jesse. "He--! Jesse I've raced Beth in that Camero of hers before!" exclaimed Jeb. Jesse gave his nephew a cold look, "Was it after she found out she was pregnant and were you running four wide on a road barely made for two cars?" "Uh, well, um, no, ...... but" studdered Jeb. "But nothing! Jeb Stuart Duke I know how Bo feels. Me and my Martha tried for years to have us our own children." Jesse voice fails him just a bit as he says, "The Duke family cemetary shows that! No matter how careful we were or how hard we tried it didn't happen. I guess the good Lord above knew I'd have my hands full raising you all without children of my own." Jesse wiped a tear from his eye before continuing, "Now, I know to you all it may seem Bo is overreacting. He MIGHT very well be. But the point is you had no business racing with Beth in the car. For the next two weeks the only thing I had better see you drive is a wheel barrel. I want you to apolgize to Beth and Bo. Then, to save your pride you can tell the others that you or no one else will race then in the General Lee or anything else as long as Beth is with you and pregnant. AND that goes for after the little one arrives too. GOT IT?" Jeb hung his head, "Got it." He sighed as he went outside. Cue Beth

"Bo, you get the picture we have a couple fellas here for the same reason and it has NOTHING to do with my wedding tomorrow?" Luke whispered quietly to Bo. "Surely, you don't think......" Bo started. Luke interupted Bo's question with a look that meant that he did indeed 'think' that. "So what do we do?" asked Bo. Luke again shot Bo a look that said, 'We?' Fortunately, for Luke, Cooter walked up and heard Bo. "What are we doing about WHAT?" Luke said, not looking at any watch, "It's like eight hours to my wedding and this fool wants to know what WE'RE going to do....." Luke had said in a bit of a raised voice. He caught himself before continuing, "about our lover's triangle going on here." Cooter replied, "Just which lover's triangle would that be? And I might, remind you, it had better not involved you!" Cooter said looking at Luke. Luke rolled his eyes at Cooter, "Give me just a little credit here. You're suppose to be the bride's brother and I think you are more worried than I am!" Bo spoke up, "Maybe because he knows YOU so well!" "Thanks! A lot both of you!" huffed Luke. "Now, for what we were talking about. Have you noticed the tension between BJ and Enos?" Cooter replied, "You don't think Enos has some competition do you?" "I think Enos thinks he does. And he just MIGHT." replied Luke. "I've known BJ awhile now. He's a pretty smooth operator. I had never really considered the fact before but I wouldn't mind having him as a cousin-in-law but I sure don't want to see Enos hurt in the process. BUT whatever you all plan on doing I'm afraid this time you will have to count me out." Luke said reaching for another beer. He was drinking tonight to be social and had no intention of being hung over tomorrow which was Dixie's plan when she arranged the bachelor party for the night before. "I think I'll go talk to BJ." On his way across the large barn Luke was stopped by Jake. "Can I talk to you a minute?" Luke replied, "Sure, let's walk outside." Outside Jake started, "Luke, do you have any idea how weird the last couple of months have been?" "I have a confession, son, they have been kinda weird for me too!" replied Luke. "Don't get me wrong, the Miller's have been great. They were the 'perfect' family. Everything was on time and on schedule and planned. Then, I find out I am also a part of this family...." Jake was interupted. "Which is not on any schedule and can be a bit spontanious?" asked Luke. Jake continued, "A lot spontanious! I could never imagine being backed in a fight by Robert Miller, let alone going to jail with him......" Luke replied, "You are telling me I have a lot to work on as a role model!" "No, I'm not! Like the race the other night. That was so COOL!" exclaimed Jake. Luke replied, "No, that was totally stupid on my part! I knew better......" "But, you raced anyway!" said Jake. "Yes, I did and I risked a lot doing it. There is a time and place for such things. I should have waited and went out on the track and raced Mark. Your Uncle Bo was alway the spontanious one. I was the one who thought things through." explained Luke. Jake smiled, "Hear me out. You and Bo are your own people. I am proud to be your son. I know I owe a lot to the Miller's but once you and Dixie get married, ..... I heard the bets. I know you will start your own family some time. I want to be a part of that family. I've heard the stories and I know Uncle Jesse steered you all in the right direction but there were times that you chose a different road -- he was still there for you....." Luke smiled at his son, "And I will be there for you. I want you to know that no matter if none other follow you, or a dozen follow you, you are my son. I will back you like Jesse backed me. I will also expect you to follow the rules and laws when you can. You can also know when things go wrong you can always call me. Marrying Dixie doesn't effect that in the least." "Thank you. Luke." said Jake. Luke asked, "What do you call Mr. Miller?" Jake replied, "Pops." Luke said gently, "Why don't you call me Dad, then?" Jake's eyes lite up like Christmas candles, "Really? I mean sure. Thanks, Dad!" "And you are welcome at our house, wherever it is, anytime day or night." said Luke. "Thanks, Dad!" exclaimed Jake. "Let's go back in, there's something else I need to see too." said Luke. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Inside the barn Luke approached BJ who was talking to Randy and the other Smokejumpers. "BJ can I talk to you a minute?" asked Luke. "Sure. You're not wanting any advice about tomorrow night are you?" asked BJ. "Funny!" said Luke. "No, actually I wanted to talk to you about Daisy." BJ asked, "What about Daisy?" "A few years ago this would be Uncle Jesse's line, but since he's not here, I need to ask 'What are your intentions as far as Daisy is concerned?' " asked Luke. BJ replied, "Don't you have enough on your plate with the wedding and all tomorrow?" Luke replied, "Yeah, actually I do. But I can't help thinking there's more going on than meets the eye." BJ replied, "Well, Luke, I have to admit I came back to attend your wedding, but I also came back to see if there was anything still left between Daisy and me." "Is here?" asked Luke. "I think so. I intend to stay around long enough to see." said BJ." Luke said matter of factly, "I don't think you are the only one who came back more for Daisy than the wedding. I just don't want to see anyone hurt." BJ replied, "I certainly don't plan on hurting Daisy." Luke sighed, "Well, that's good. But Daisy isn't my only worry."

Daisy, Dixie and Beth had all ridden fast with all the boys. They all drove fast themselves. None of the three girls would have thought much about Jeb racing if it weren't for Bo's protests. As Jeb concentrated on driving the General Lee he wasn't paying Bo or his protests any mind. Bo reached across Daisy, turned the key off and took it out of the ignition bringing the General to a grinding hault. Once the car stopped Bo was out of his side of the car and at Jeb's window. Jeb asked, "What did you do that for?" Bo was now yelling, "Jeb get out of the car!" Daisy didn't like this picture she picked up the CB mic without Bo or Jeb noticing while they continued to argue. "Brody, Enos, Mac I need you guys back here now!" As she talked loud voices were heard in the background. The three had noticed the General Lee dropped off the pace but had rounded a curve so they couldn't see why then they heard Daisy's call on the CB about the time Brody had crossed the finish line ahead of the other two. Something had to be really wrong for the General Lee to drop back so quickly. Brody just turned to head back to them as did Enos and Mac. What they saw was NOT what hey expected to see. By this time Jeb was out of the General and he and Bo had squared off. They were both yelling at each other as Daisy and Dixie had now gotten in between them and Beth was near by yelling at the four. As luck would have it, coming back from a wrecker call Cooter and Luke were heading up the same road behind the General Lee. They got the same view that the guys had from the other direction. Cooter stopped the wrecker in the middle of the road and he and Luke were out of it almost before it had stopped. They quickly got in between Bo and Jeb letting Brody, Enos and Mac deal with the girls. Though they weren't sure what was going on Luke and Cooter's main concern was getting the two cousins away from each other until they could figure this mess out. Everyone one was yelling at someone when wouldn't you know it here comes Rosco unseen by any of them until he's at the front of the wrecker. Luke is struggling to keep Bo away from Jeb, Cooter is doing his darndess to keep Coy moving away from Bo. As the guys are having just as much trouble keeping the girls from 'helping' Luke and Cooter. From Rosco's view it looks like one heck of a fight. He begins to yell, "Freeze! Just freeze it right there! I said quit!" He fired into the air which got everyone's attention. "You know fighting in the middle of the road is illegal!" Luke kinda had Bo by the shirt collar as he turned toward Rosco. Luke hoped for two things; one, that Cooter had a good hold on Jeb, and two, that Bo had the good sense to keep his mouth shut and let him do the talking. "Rosco, this ain't no fight." said Luke calmly. As Luke had managed to turn Bo around and he saw Rosco there, Bo had swallowed hard. Though he wasn't 18 yet he didn't need any trouble with Rosco right now either. He was a bit relieved to hear Luke speaking calmly to Rosco. Rosco said confussed, "It ain't no fight? Then what is it?" Luke replied, "See Bo and Jeb here were just having a family discussion. Cooter and me were just trying to get them to quit discussing it until we could get back to the farm." Rosco, replied, "Khee khee! Well, that there's a good idea. Now, you all get in them cars and finish this at the farm!" Rosco watched as they started heading for their cars. Both Bo and Jeb headed toward the General Lee. Luke asked, "Who's got the keys to the General?" Bo replied, "I do. And he's not driving my wife anywhere." "Ok, Ok, Now would you just get in before Rosco changes his mind?" said Luke. Cooter took the hint and headed Jeb towards the wrecker. "Come on Jeb you can ride with me." Luke helped Dixie and Beth into the General Lee then took the passenger side. Enos told Daisy, "You can ride with me." "Thank you Enos." she said as she walked back to his car. Rosco was satisfied as he saw the cars on their way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back at the Duke farm Jesse was just thinking that the 'kids' should be home soon as he was repairing a screen on the back porch. He heard the General Lee and looked up to see not just the General Lee heading down the drive but also Cooter's wrecker which was followed by three other cars. Luke was getting out his window before Bo could stop. Bo was out his own window a half a second later. Luke stood in front of him, "Bo, I still don't know what's going on between you two but you'd better start rethinking it now! Dukes don't fight Dukes!" "They do today!" said Bo. Jesse walked over to Bo and Luke. "What in tarnation is going on?"

I loved when the guys took the General Lee out again!!!!!!!! With the kids watching. I wonder, Hummmmmm, since Luke married Amy if LUCIFER is under a tarp somewhere? I bet Tommy would like to know! LOL Just a thought DixieDavenport

Luke was near the door. He put his arm in front of Bo, Jr. "No, ...... you're not." Said Luke with a calm yet firm voice. "Huh?" asked Bo, Jr. It had been awhile since Uncle Luke had told him anything that firmly. "I said, 'No, your not.' " repeated Luke. Bo, Jr. asked, "Why not?" "Never mind. Just stay put. Your Dad might not come back out tonight." said Luke. Cooter helped, "Luke's right. Don't bother your Dad, Bo, Jr." "But, he said he'd be back out." Bo, Jr. insisted. Luke tried to explain to his naive nephew. He still couldn't believe Bo's SON could be that innocent at his age! He--, he and his Dad was not just chasing but catching girls by the time they were thirteen. Luke said, "Maybe he got a better offer." Bo, Jr. wasn't as innocent as Luke may have thought but he sure wasn't thinking either. "What kinda offer could he have gotten that was better than swapping lies with you guys?" The guys all got deathly quiet and looked at him like he was from Mars. Luke said simply, "He has been spending a lot of time with us. Maybe your Mother needed a little of his time." The imagine of Luke's suggestion crossed Bo, Jr's mind. He said, "Oh. ..... YUCK! .... Uncle Luke, I could have went a life time with out that imagine!" Even Jake had to laugh at him! Luke almost fell in the floor laughing so hard. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ It had been a couple of hours since Beth had gotten sick. Beth looked up at Bo. He looked a million miles away. "Bo?" He didn't move. He just continued rubbing her shoulder and staring into space. She knew he wasn't asleep but deep in thought. She said a bit louder, "Go." Bo looked down at his wife confussed, "What?" Beth smiled, "Go. ..... Go on outside and check on Luke." "He'll be fine. He has everyone else out there." said Bo trying to convience himself as much as he was Beth. "Bo, where were you and who were you with the night before we got married?" she asked. He smiled at her, "In that same barn out there with Luke, Cooter, Jeb, Coy, Vance, and even Jesse came out for awhile." He hugged Beth, kissing her gently. "I love you." He said as he slide away from her to the edge of the bed and reached for his jeans. Beth laughed, "Give Luke my love." she said as she watched Bo dress. "Honey, I do expect you right here" She patted his side of the bed. "Tomorrow night." "You got it! I do love you, you know?" he said reaching for the bedroom door. "Bo Duke you had better." she said as he closed the door. Calling after him. "Remember we have to keep those two apart in the morning so make sure you let us know before Luke comes in the house." Beth heard the front door shut as Bo was going out to the barn. She rubbed her growing stomach and said, "Little one what are we going to do with your Daddy? You may just grow up before he and Luke do." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bo walked across the yard. For December it was still pretty warm outside. Bo opened the barn door and stepped inside. Being one to agg things on Cooter asked, "How'd you escape?" Bo replied, "Easy. She kicked me out, ...... AND sent," looking at Luke, "you her love and me." Luke laughed. "You can go back to bed with your wife Bo. I'm fine. Tell him guys." "What kind of a best man would I be to desert you," Looking at his watch. "Oh, .... only ten hours before you give up chasing girls for good?" Luke acted confussed, "Wait a minute. I never said I was going to give up chasing girls!" "Say WHAT?" said Cooter setting up straight from a bail of hay. "Luke! ?" exclaimed Bo. Luke grinned, "Gotch ya!" They all had a gut bursting laugh. ~~~~~~~~~~ In the room where Dixie and Debbie were staying they heard Bo going outside. Debbie asked, "What was that?" Dixie thought a second, "Probably Bo going to the barn." Debbie asked, "He and Luke are really close aren't they?" Dixie shook her head yes, "Honey, those two are more like brothers. No wait, you know how they say twins can know what the other is thinking? They are more like twins, in that aspect, than any cousins I know." Debbie just smiled. Something was on her mind. Dixie was pretty sure she knew what it was, well, who it was! "As devoted as Bo is to Beth, I can't imagine him chasing girls like you all say." she continued, "I've also heard the stories you all have told about Luke, but watching him with you it's hard to believe." "Honey, let me tell you something. Those five Duke boys out there could have had ANY girl in the tri-counties they wanted and probably still could have most of them, married or not." Dixie said matter of factly. "Bo obviously found what he wanted in Beth. You see it in his eyes. And, Luke, ......" Debbie finished her sentence, "Has the same look for you. You may not realize this but I swear it's true. You can be in a room of fifity people and Luke walks in and the room lights up. A blind man could see the light in both your eyes even if you all are talking to someone else. I swear all the other has to do is walk in! It's like something I've never seen before." "Luke once tried to describ what happened when we got close to each other. He said it was like two magnets. Debbie I still get butterflies when he walks in the room." said Dixie. "That's good. Right?" asked Debbie. "Oh, yes, that's good!" said Dixie with a smile. "So tell me about Jeb?" Debbie replied, "....................." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bo had explained that Beth had gotten sick and he had stayed to make sure he was OK before he came out. There were several rolled eyes, a couple of 'Sures' and a 'Right' or two mumbled. Bo just smiled like the cat caught with the family canary in his month. He couldn't help but look guilty. Mark McCormick said, "Bo this is what number six?" Bo said proudly, "Yeah." Mark said, "Cooter you are honest and impartial. I have a bet to make. Would you care to hold the money?" Cooter said, "Sure. What kind of bet? I might want in on it!" "Oh, I'm sure you will. But, we all know you can bet and hold the money too. Luke you have to be quiet until all the bets are made. Cooter get a pen and paper." Cooter took out a small notebook from his pocket and a pen as he had on his work shirt. "Got it." Mark said, "I bet Luke and Dixie are bouncing their own little one within ten months from tomorrow!" With in a few mintues all the beats were made. They ranged from six months past the wedding date to two years. Luke said, "You all might have come out better betting on Beth's due date. Dixie is starting a new job when she goes back to work. We've talked. The last thing she wants is to have to be off work real soon after starting at a new place." Mark looked at Luke. "Beat stands! Bo tell him, babies don't always listen to YOUR plans!" Bo even blushed on that one. "He's got a point Luke. Mark can I double my bet?" He had bet they would have a baby within nine months. Meaning Dixie would become pregnant on their 'honeymoon'. Luke laughed at his friends and family. "I'm telling you, you are all way off base!" Mark went a step further. "If we are all wrong and your not a 'new Daddy' by your second anniversary then the pot goes to you two as an anniversary present!" "I'll hold you to it!" said Luke. He and Dixie had talked many an hour about this. They agreed they were not getting any younger and wanted children but they also wanted to wait awhile so Dixie could get settled in at the new job and Luke wanted to have the house finished. Luke was lost in thought as Vance said, "Luke after the wedding are you all going on a long honeymoon?" Luke said, "Well, I have a surprise for Dixie tomorrow night. I figure since she has the week off," he paused looking at his buddy Randy, "And Randy there isn't going to call me unless a the tri-states are on fire. Right, Randy?" "We'll be fine without you. Besides you got a couple months before fire season." said Randy. "Good. Just remember that. So I figure we'll try to settle in at the garage over the next week. We should be back there by Sunday evening. Why?" asked Luke. Vance explained, "Coy and I have to leave out the day after Christmas. I was just making sure you'd be back by then." Luke assured him, "I certainly intend to spend this Christmas with all my family." Luke continued, "Besides from the signs I'm getting around here, ....... you all might be back sooner than you think, ..... for another, .... wed, .... ding ...... or ....... twwooo before you know it." What happened next was priceless! Bo, Coy, Vance, Cooter, Mark, Randy and the other Smokejumpers all asked with a look of surprise at Luke's statement, "What are you talking about?" At the extact moment, Jeb and BJ, and even Jake and Bo, Jr. all looked VERY GUILTY and blushed at the statement, each thinking Luke had meant them! Cue Beth

Where I read it was on http://www.dukesofhazzardfanfic.com/SubmittedFanFic/S_Stodola/sstodola.html There are several Dukes stories there. DixieDavenport

Jamanda I'm on the edge of my seat reading your story. It's a feesible idea! Sarah S. glad to see you on here. I plan to read more from your other site too. I truely liked it. DixieDavenport

After lunch Bo, Jeb, BJ, Debbie, and Daisy met Cooter at the church to do all the decorations that could be done today. Beth supervised the others with things that needed done at the farm, as no one was letting her over do herself. Mark McCormick was living a bit hard about last night himself. Judge Hardcastle hadn't stopped fussing yet. Now, Mark was stuck taking him around the County to see how things had changed since he had went to California. Sometimes being the Judge's 'right hand' man felt more like being a 'hen pecked husband'. Hazzard was the one place Mark thought he could go with the Judge and not get shot at and could relax. Hardcastle had other ideas. Luke and Dixie had their last meeting with Mr. Brown the minister in his office while the others prepared the chuch. Luke and Dixie were setting in chairs holding hands on one side of his desk as Mr. Brown sat on the other side and smiled at the couple, "Well, are we getting cold feet yet?" Dixie blushed a bit but said certainly, "No way. I've waited way to long for this." Luke smiled at her, "I'm not getting cold feet just can't help wondering what's going to go wrong to stop it." Mr. Brown looked a bit confused, "What do you mean Luke?" "Well, it is Hazzard." he sighed, "I have though I was in love before, but something always happened. I have run around and did things I'm not really proud of now. In all these years do you know that Dixie is the only one I ever asked to marry me. The first time was years ago and now. So I can't help but wonder what will happen this time." "Luke, why didn't you all marry before?" asked Mr. Brown. Luke sighed and decided the shortest version of the truth would serve him best. "Dixie wasn't eighteen and her Father wouldn't give us permission." "I see." said Mr. Brown. "Did it ever occur to you in the bigger picture that maybe all those other things happened so that your lives together could happen and that it just wasn't ya'lls time before?" Since Dixie too had felt about like Luke was feeling the wisdom of Mr. Brown's words made perfect sense. They looked at each other and smiled. Luke spoke first, "Mr. Brown, you knew my Uncle Jesse very well. That sounded like something he'd say to me at a time like this. He seemed to know just what to say in any given situation to make anyone feel better." Mr. Brown sighed, "Jesse was a good man who had a lot of wisdom." Dixie spoke up as she squeezed Luke's hand, "I'm glad you voiced exactly what I have been feeling." Then, to Mr. Brown, "What you said makes a whole lot of sense. Before everyone told us we were too young. I'd like to think we weren't, but had we married back then maybe we would have ended up hating each other by now, though I don't think we could ever hate each other. But, things may not have worked out if it wasn't our time." Again Mr. Brown spoke with wisdom, "That's one thing I like about marrying couples who shall we say have lived a bit. You have both sampled life, have seen a bit of the world. In your case you loved each other before and now have found your way back to each other. I vaguely remember the trouble you all had as teens. Remember two things and you two should be Ok. What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger and what God has joined together let no man put asunder. The lives you two have led have made you strong and if God has led you two back to each other then it is your time to be together. Cheerish the time you have together with each other and don't worry about the past. Now, I understand you will be moving back to Hazzard?" Dixie replied, "Yes, I'm transfering to a closer jail and will drive back and forth most days. We have redone a couple rooms over Cooter's Garage until ....." Luke finished for her, "Until I can build on a part of Jesse's property. I figure it will at least be Spring before we can get started. I intend to stay here as much as possible but there could be times I'll be gone a week or so at a time." Mr. Brown looked a bit surprised, "You are both Ok knowing that there may be times that one or the other or both of you aren't home?" Luke smiled, "From where Dixie will be working it is about as far for her to drive to where I work out of as it is to drive here. In bad weather or if we have to work over we both have places to stay so that the other won't worry if we're not here. I know if she has worked a sixteen hour shift and has to work again in eight hours I'd rather her go to her friends, shower, and sleep instead of driving here to see me for fifteen minutes before having to drive back. I'll be home most of the time when it's not fire season. I've lined up some training sessions to do during the off season so that's a 8-4 or a 9-5 shift." Dixie had to smile too, "Besides, I have shared an apartment with a friend for awhile. I can always stay there if I need to. Besides, I'm sure that we will value our time together because of our time apart." Mr. Brown smiled, "It sounds like you two both have good heads on your shoulders and are ready to face all the challenges that lie ahead of you. I will be proud to marry ya'll tomorrow. From the sounds out there you all may need to go see if they need you out there? Stay as long as you need to tonight." Luke stood up and extended his hand, "Thank you Mr. Brown. If there is anything I can do to help around the church here just let me know. I intend to be at services as often as I can though I know from experience I'll not have a perfect attendance by any means." Dixie echoed Luke's statement, "I'm not sure what off days I'll have being in a new place, I may not have a choice but I will be here when I can." Mr. Brown said, "I understand that you are both welcome anytime." Both Luke and Dixie thanked him again as they all headed out to see what help the others needed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Not wanting Luke or Dixie to see the finished church until tomorrow the group insisted that they go take a drive, take a walk or go for a beer just as long as they weren't here. Daisy said as they were walking out, "Luke, remember Dixie turns into a pumkin at midnight! You can't see her after midnight until she comes down the isle." Luke shook his head and waved her off, "I know. I know!" Outside Dixie asked with a smile, "Do you get the feeling we just got kicked out of the church?" "Looks, that way!" he said, "So my lady, what is your pleasure?" Dixie gets a mischievous grin, points her finger at him, and says, "Never mind about my pleasure tonight!" she looked into his eyes and surprised him by saying, "How about going to the Boar's Nest for a game or two of pool and a beer. I haven't done that in years." Luke smiled she and Beth may be best friends but Dixie was just a bit different. "I knew there was a reason I love you!" ~~~~~~~~~~~ The band had talked Coy and Vance into helping them out after they escaped Beth. They wished Jeb would show up but felt certain he had other ideas with Debbie. Bo was being a good sport about the General Lee since he had driven him anytime he wanted to since Luke left Hazzard so Luke and Dixie had him tonight. They parked outside hearing the music from the parking lot. Dixie hoped out of the General before Luke had a chance to help her out. Luke opened the door with his left hand as his right arm was around Dixie's waist as they walked into the Boar's Nest. Vance nodded to Coy who had also saw them come in. Luke noticed a couple empty stools at the far end of the bar and motioned to them. At the bar, Luke ordered, "Two beers and a roll of quarters." Dixie nodded towards the pool table, "I intend to see if I can still play pool." They all laughed. Dixie and Luke sipped on a couple of watered down beers and shot pool for quiet sometime while enjoying the band. A couple hours later Jake, Bo, Jr., Jessica and Laura came in all ordering a beer before they noticed Coy, Vance, Luke or Dixie was there. Bo, Jr. had said to Jake as they ordered, "I think we better make the best of this before my Mom has a chance to 'talk' to Dad. She didn't look real happy this morning!" "That's why I asked to spend this week with you. I figure all I have to worry about now is Luke, and Dixie has his attention." laughed Jake. Bo, Jr. looked over Jake's shoulder as he talked, "I'd not be so sure about that. He seems to be sizing you up pretty good right now." "Huh?" said Jake looking over his shoulder he saw his Father watching the four of them. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Luke and Dixie finished their game of pool and also their second round of beers at the same time. Luke said, "What do you say we head out and give them some space after I ask Vance to keep an eye of them?" Dixie smiled, "Sounds good I'll be back by the time you talk to Vance." She headed to the ladies room. Luke walked over to Vance in between songs, "We're getting ready to head out. Keep them out of trouble, huh?" Vance too his opportunity for a little black mail, "I'll do my best if I can talk you two into singing something. Your choice?" Luke sighed, "Fine by me, I guess but you have to convience Dixie." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vance was able to convience Dixie. She and Luke sang Charlie Pride's 'Behind Closed Door's'. My baby makes me proud Lord, don't she make me proud she never makes a scene By hangin' all over me in a crowd 'Cause people like to talk Lord, don't they love to talk But when they turn out the lights I know she'll be leavin' with me And when we get behind closed doors Then she let's her hair hang down And she makes me glad that I'm a man Oh, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors My baby makes me smile Lord, don't she make me smile she's never far away Or too tired to say I want you She's always a lady Just like a lady should be But when they turn out the lights She's still my baby to me 'Cause when we get behind closed doors Then she let's her hair hang down And she makes me glad I'm a man Oh, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors Behind closed doors As the finished, Laura looked at Jake, "Wow! That was cool! I could never imagine seeing either of my parents let alone both of them sing something like that to each other in front of all these people!" Jake had never been ashamed of the Miller's but though they had raised him well he could never be 'proud' of them like he could of Luke and Dixie for that matter. As a matter of fact, the whole Duke clan was like a bunch of kids who never grew up! "I can relate to that being raised by the Miller's." As the younger Dukes continued their conversation, Luke and Dixie slipped out, arriving at the Duke farm well before midnight. Being an unusaully warm night Luke and Dixie drank another beer on the porch. The house was quiet, as everyone was either in bed, still out, or in the barn. Luke brushed Dixie's hair back as they sat facing each other on the swing, and said, "You still have time to run screaming into the night, you know!" Dixie smiled, "Yeah, I do. But you had better NOT!" Luke leaned closer, "You are stuck with me." he said as he kissed her. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Upstairs in Bo and Beth's room, Bo said, "Come on Beth, don't be mad. It's not like I have or will let Bo, Jr. drink like that, often. He--, I haven't drank like that in years myself. Besides they paid for it. So maybe next time when they can drink and Luke and me aren't there maybe they won't want to drink heavily." Beth layed with her back to Bo trying to be mad at him. It worked for about thirty minutes after they layed down. Just as they were about to make up Beth felt like she had been on a roller coaster for days as her stomach flip-flopped. She sat up suddenly and headed for the bath room. Bo had to smile just a bit as he heard her utter, "Da-- it!" as she left the room. As he slide on his jeans to go check on Beth, he had to admit that all six of his children had his and Luke's timing! Lousey! But at least maybe Beth wouldn't be mad at him about the boys drinking, though she would now probably be mad at him for her getting sick! He sighed and smiled. He made sure all signs of that smile was gone before he went in the bathroom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just before midnight, Jeb pulled up to the farmhouse with Debbie. Luke and Dixie were still on the porch kissing. Of the four it wasn't clear who was the most embarrassed. The ladies went to the house, the guys to the barn. Luke wasn't sure how the females planned to keep him from seeing Dixie tomorrow but was sure they had something in mind. Cue Beth

Thanks! I read that story and truely liked it. It fit Uncle Jesse and Luke. It also hit home. I'm a lot like Luke and when my father passed away and joined my Mother I too didn't cry I was 'being strong' for the rest of the family (my kids and his 88 year old Mohter). I took comfort in the fact that after 11 years of trying to replace my Mother he had joined her. Who knows, maybe my parents (and other relatives who would like Jesse) are all in heaven looking down on all of us sipping some of Jesse's finest. Many religions may disagree but I hope our relatives are happy in heaven doing what they enjoyed here until we can be with them again. Dixie

Luke had dropped Dixie off at the Davenports as the garage was now closed. As Dixie watched Luke leave in the wrecker she felt like Cooter's 'kid' sister they used to amuse by taking her out for ice cream when she was five. 'Well, I'm not five anymore!' she thought stomping into the house. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Beth had known yesturday being her first day back would have been hetic so she saved her trip to the main office to change her name on the official records until today. She laughed to herself, 'Beat this will mess up some grade books!' as she entered the main office marriage license in hand. "Ms. Cook." she sighed, knowing something this simple was going to cause a lot of hassle. "What exactly do I have to do to change my name on my permanant record?" Ms. Cook had only briefly looked up and still managed to juggle today's paperwork. "Well, now, Honey, you can't just change your name. It would have to be changed legally. What kind of change did you have in mind?" she asked not having a CLUE what Beth was talking about. Even though this was High School it wasn't like they had never had students marry before graduation but it just didn't happen often and it was still rather early in the morning for Ms. Cook to be thinking totally straight. Beth sighed. She was being talked to like she was five. She held up the marriage license and said, "It has been changed legally. Now, I just need my school records to be changed to Beth Duke." Ms. Cook looked up a bit surprised and even more confused. "From Beth Smith to Beth Duke? Honey, I'm not sure I understand." Beth thought, 'I'm talking really slowing here. I guess drawing a picture might help.' "Ms. Cook, I married Bo Duke last week. I have the marriage license for you to copy. What else do I need to do?" "Married, ....... Bo? Duke?" studdered Ms. Cook while she thought, 'Another Duke? Just what I need!' "Yes, Ma'am." Said Beth. "Let me see. I just need to make a copy of the marriage license then you can go on to class and I'll do the rest." said Ms. Cook. She still showed signs of surprise. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Daisy! Wait up!" called Dixie. She caught up to Daisy. She needed Daisy's help but didn't want Daisy to know her total reason for wanting the help. "Hey, Daisy. I was hoping to talk to you today. Could you come over maybe tonight and spend the night?" Daisy smiled, "Sugar, I don't know you know I have chores to do at home after school and with Beth and Bo things are still trying to get organized. We are still moving her things out of my room and the other night we moved Bo's things out of his and Luke's room. Then, we called ourselves helping Luke by straightening his room out. He came in late and forgot the bed had been moved!" Daisy couldn't help but laugh. "He ended up in the middle of the floor on his back." Dixie thought, 'Serves him right!' but said, "Well, do you think Uncle Jesse would mind if I come over and help then? I really need some girl talk." Being the only girl in the house until Beth moved in Daisy knew what Dixie meant. "Well, come on over for supper and we'll ask. You can ride home with us." "Great! Thanks. Got to run." said Dixie as she headed off to class. 'Maybe Daisy can help me change the bait a little so EVERYONE doesn't treat me like I'm five!' Not even to herself did Dixie admit at least one of the people she didn't want to be treated like a five year old by was Luke Duke. ~~~~~~~~~~ Other than the teachers well wishes and grumbles about re-writing almost new grade books, the day went uneventful as ever until English class. Bo had to read his term essay. They had written it on his favorite NASCAR driver. Beth was next to give her essay that she had written about Bo. Cue Beth

After they had pumped the guys and 'kids' full of coffee and had even showered themselves Luke, Bo and Cooter figured it was time to take the group out ot the farm about noon for a little lunch. They hoped that if they tried to eat it would stay down or else the women would know how much they had 'LET' the others drink. Bo didn't tell Luke but he was sure that the girls would have them doing errands the rest of the day! Cooter had told Bo earlier that he needed to go to the church sometime today and finish 'wiring' it. Unknown to Luke or Dixie it was going to be his gift to Luke and his sister to catch the event on film. He wanted a flys burp to be caught on sound as he knew Hazzard wouldn't see a wedding like this in another lifetime! Cooter also had plans to film to entire reception at the Boar's Nest. Daisy grabbed Dixie and lead her to the barn saying, "You wanted crystal to toast each other at the reception. Come on!" Daisy lead her to a cedar chest packed safely away in the barn. "Sugar, if it wasn't something this important. We'd not disturb this." Daisy smiled, "But, I know my Aunt Betty." she said with tears in her eyes. "She'd want us to, for this." Daisy opened the cedar chest. Inside amoung other things was a set of hand carved crystal. Daisy reached carefully for two goblets. As tear steamed down her face, she said, "These have been here waiting for a time like this since Luke's Mother, my Aunt Betty passed. This way she will be there." Dixie was choked up by this but managed to say, "Daisy. Are you sure Luke won't mind?" "You know men. If he'd thought of it he'd been out here himself, but with so much on his mind he'll never think of it until it's too late. Now, just take them in the house, wash them and pack them for the reception. When the time is right, he will know these." assured Daisy. One of Luke's missions today was to pick up the rings. They were using Dixie's Mother's ring from her Father since they had been separated for years (though never divorced) for Dixie. Dixie would give Luke his Father's ring from his Mother. Dixie wore Luke's Mothers diamond engagement ring from an erra when times were good here. The ring was a little bigger than Dixie would have liked but being Luke's Mothers made it more special to her. It was made up of five diamonds. All were oblong with the center one larger than the other four. The next two, one on each side were smaller, then the next two on each side of them were even smaller. They had had them resized and cleaned. Both had planned to have the dates put into the rings for their first annniversary. Luke had picked up the rings before heading to the farm. He hestiated giving them to Bo just yet though, so he held on to them. The ladies kept them busy with other missions the rest of the day. Mark did manage to pick up Judge Milton Hardcastle at the airport on time (Who would be staying at the Hazzard Hotel). The ladies feed the entire bunch. They knew there would be drinking in the barn tonight but Dixie and Beth hoped it wouldn't equal last night's bachelor party. Cue Beth

Surprisingly mention of the fight never got back to Luther Davenport, Dixie's father. It did reach Luke Duke's ear and happened to impress him. NARRATOR: You don't think old Luke happened to get the call from the school do ya? After school Dixie carefully approached the garage for signs that the school had called. She got no indication that they had called from her father. Several minutes later Luke said, "I've got to go to Atlanta for those parts. Anybody want to ride?" Cooter replied, "I've got this job to finish or I would." Dixie took her chances at 'escape', "I'll ride if no body cares?" Luther was in hearing distance but didn't voice an objection, neither did Cooter. Luke replied, "Well, I guess it's just us Kiddo, come on." Several miles outside of Hazzard Luke asked, "So tell me what happened at school today?" Dixie looked at him unbelievingly, "What are yo talking about?" Luke replied, "Let's just say I don't tell everything I know, especially when it may have been the right thing, though it broke a RULE or two. So give!" Dixie looked at him for a few minutes before saying, ..............." Cue Beth