DixieDavenport

I have seen still pictures posted from scences in the show. Does anyone have or can make some of various shot of the jail cells down stairs of the Courthouse? And if you can some of Luke in the Kitchen talking to Jesse about Amy from Luke's Love Story Thanks Dixie

At the farm the ladies heard the General coming into the yard. Dixie was out the door followed by Daisy and Beth. They waited on the porch trying to judge what had happened. Cooter got out of the wrecker and ran toward the General. Bo circled the General and they all ended up in a back slapping, hugging, laughing huddle. Beth sized up the situation in two words, "Oh, Sh---!" Daisy followed by saying, "What have they done?" Dixie's response was, "We MAY NOT want to know!" Cooter was still laughing like a hyiena. Bo and Luke were talking a mile a minute as Bo, Jr's car pulled up. Bo, Jr. and Jake joined the guys. Phrases like, "That was GREAT!!!", "How did you do THAT?", "That was wild!", "I want to learn to do that!" could be heard on the porch. Bo was the first to look up. Seeing that look on his wife's face........... ~~~~~~~~~~~ Cue BETHIE

Once on the ground safely, Luke keyed the mic, "Cooter go down stream there's a crossing about a half mile where you can get through. They are sure to follow us." Cooter was thinking, "I wish I was half as sure that they will follow you, but it's the only plan I got. These guys are not Rosco they may not try the jump." Cooter ran the wrecker up close to the creek bank as if he were going to jump it, then turned a sharp right. The deputies must surely felt lucky as they did attempt the jump, luckly for the guys the cruisers still didn't have anywhere the flying ability that the General Lee did. They landed HARD in the middle of the creek bed. That car would definetly need some suspension work after the wreck pulled it out. Cooter stopped to make sure they were Ok, then caught up to Bo and Luke. "Da---! That felt good Bo!" said Luke temporarily letting his troubles go to the back of his mind. "Yes, it did at that! You know sometimes I think I try to be too responsible! Can YOU believe that from ME?" asked Bo. Luke reflected just a second, "Yeah, that is a good one. Remember, Uncle Jesse telling us we'd never grow up, that we'd just older?" Bo smiled. "Yes, I do." "I guess that I have pretty much always tried to be too responsible, with the exception of about a two year period in my life that I thought I knew everything. Seems that period has came back a bit me more than once. I guess I'll pay for at least two those bits this 'vacation'. said Luke. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back at the farm Daisy, Beth and Dixie had sent the kids on various errands so they could have the house to themselves. Beth voiced what was on all there minds, "Dixie, if Luke finds out what we suspect, can you live with that?" Dixie sipped her coffee, "That's one worry Luke will not have. Besides, Jake is now a young man it's not like he needs raising." Daisy said, "But he's another woman child." Dixie replied, "Honey, I knew I wasn't Luke's first. Lord, knows I was not his last either." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bo, Jr and Jake had been sent to town to pick up something for supper. Bo, Jr. being Bo's son decided totake a short cut across a large field down by Dry Creek. They were crossing the field as they heard the Dixie horns from the General Lee and a siren. They looked ahead just in time to see the General Lee go airborn! Followed by the patrol car that landed in the creek bed. They also saw Cooter's wrecker go down stream and cross the creek bed. Jake was the first to speak, "Did you see that?!?!" "Yeah, I saw it! I didn't know Uncle luke could drive like that!" said Bo. Jake replied, "How do you know it was your uncle driving?" "Cause Dad is too responsible to try THAT!"

Luke drove up to the Davenport home as he had hundreds if not thousands of times before. Dixie heard the General Lee turn into the drive but tried to calm herself as she waited for the knock on the door. She was trying not to seem over eager. When Luke did knock, she went to the door. He asked, "Are you ready?" "Sure am." was her casual reply. She said closing the door behind her. At the General Lee, Luke was being a gentleman by helping Dixie into the window. He also had a chance to take in her appearance. She didn't quiet look like Cooter's sister he had called "kiddo" all summer. 'Yes, she had grown up nicely', he admired. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Outside the Boar's Nest Cooter's wrecker, Luther's pickup, Jesse pickup, the yellow Road Runner that would soon be Daisy's that Bo had driven were amoung the vehicles parked in front. As Luke cut the motor he could hear that the band had already began to play. Luke helped Dixie out of the General. As they entered the Boars' Nest he casually put his arm around her shoulder. He guided her through the growing crowd to a table up front where Cooter, Kathy, Bo, and Jill were seated. Bo and Cooter had seen them come in together. They were more than a little surprised to see them together. Though nothing was said, they both took in not only Dixie's changed appearance but also Luke's. When Daisy came by Luke ordered two Cokes. This was not expected by anyone at the table, as Luke was not driving the wrecker until midnight, though they didn't say anything about it. The next song that Jeb played was "Rocky Top". Luke took Dixie's hand and said, "Come on this is a fun one." They were followed by the others. After that song Jeb said, "Ok, we're going to slow things down a bit so you can catch your breath." The band started playing "Islands in the Stream" by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Pardon. Luke and Dixie stayed on the dance floor. Dixie was a quick learner, Luke was a good teacher, so they were a natural dance couple. Luke was more relaxed tonight than he had been in several years. He was just there to have a good time and make sure that Dixie had a good time. He was not trying to 'get anything' this was a one time thing so he felt no pressure at all. They danced several more dances before returning to the table. Luke ordered 2 more Cokes. "Hmmm. Come to think of it, this is the most fun I've had since Jr. High and I'm not even drinking." he thought. As promised Luke drove Dixie to her house with minutes to spare before 11:00pm. He gave her a friendly hug and returned the General Lee to the Boar's Nest to pick up the wrecker and leave the General with Bo. He said his 'goodnights'. He hoped to get home before Bo, Daisy, and the others. He was pleased to find Jesse on the porch. He walked up and set down on the steps, "Uncle Jesse, you have always told us the importance of trust. I need to talk to you about something that I can't fully explain since I have promised not to tell certain things." "Well, Luke, I'll do my best to understand what you are talking about. Do you want to get something to drink first?" asked Jesse. "Maybe later. I need to say this before the others get here." stated Luke. Jesse replied, "Ok." Luke sighed, trying to figure out how to explain his logic. "Ok, we run shine though it is illegal?" Jesse replied, "Yes, because it was the family way long before there was a US of A government to tell us we couldn't and passing a law didn't change the family ways none." Luke knew the reply. He had heard it for years. "Right. Now, have you ever been put in a situation where you felt that you HAD to do something though it was illegal, but it just needed done?" Not sure exactly what he was talking about Jesse was afraid to answer this as a 'yes' though he had been in the exact situation many times. "Can you explain? Give me a few details? That's an awfully braod question." said Jesse. "Ok, fighting is illegal. I know someone who did something to someone else. I have tried for several days to control my temper, but to be quiet frank he needs a 'lesson'. I know before this happens I could get into trouble with the law....." Luke was interupted. "I don't approve of breaking the law. However, Luke, I'll always back you. I may not agree, but I'll always back you. If you think it is worth the risk,........." Jesse paused. "How can I ask you to risk years of freedom by running shine for 'ME' and say I'd not back you on something like that?" Luke studied Jesse's troubled face. "Thank you, Uncle Jesse. Though I hear me and Bo asking you to LET us run the shine. I have never heard you ask us to do anything against the law." Jesse was much wiser than his years, "Luke, somethings are just right. They may be laws against them that have muddied the pond and you may have to pay the price. If you do something you think is right and get into trouble with the law, just know I'll support you as best I can." That was more than enought to confirm what Luke knew he had to do. He'd look Tommy up soon!

Luke began to think. Yes, he did know how this had happened as soon as he'd seen Jake's birthday. Ten months after his break up with Robin. That was the time frame that got him his bad reputation with all the fathers in the County. This was the time that Luke Duke thought he knew it all -- like most all teens go through. He was drinking way too much, way too often and going out with all the girls of the County just to 'get' what he could then moving on to the next 'challege'. Bo had often teased him that he had figured at least two of the children in the Hazzard County Orphanage could be Luke's. Luke had taken the teasing in good fun right up until now. Luke found his voice finally, "Bo, ...... I .......didn't .. know......" he choked. There was something else he had to tell his younger cousin that was going to be hard. "I'm sorry. I gave you so much sh--- about Bo, Jr." Now Bo was having a hard time seeing the road as his own eyes now filled with tears. From the wrecker behind them, Cooter called, "Might be Crazy but I ain't dumb. Crazy Cooter coming at ya! ....... Fellas, I don't know what's going on up there, but I can only hold these blue lights back here for so long." Bo and Luke both looked over their shoulders at the same time. Neither had seen the lights or heard the siren. NARRATOR "Do you think they are loosing their touch?" They both said, "Sh---!" Bo grabbed another gear and stepped on the gas pedal.

I'm going to have to watch it to see how BAD it is! IT will not be a favorite for sure UNLESS it is FAR BETTER than what I've seen and heard! I couldn't believe the picture. The NEW 'Bo and Luke' (I use those terms loosely because they ARE NOT THEM Look unkept, Bo unshaved, LUke's shirt tail out, and frankly they both look in need a a bath and possible DE-LICE-ING! I hope this is NOT the imagine WB wants them to put out! In the above link they look BAD -- and that ain't GOOD for the movie!!! Of the three pictured Jessica looks most likely to be like Daisy. I'm 39 and I'd not given those guys a second look on a street corner at 16 or 39! They look totallylike BUMS!!!! I dont' know if even Burt Reynolds can pull them out! DixieDavenport Any pictures of the 'Cooter'. I know for a fact he's peeved they didnt' ask the original cast.

Welcome Larry Any cousin of yours is a cousin of ours! Glad you shared your info. with us. DixieDavenport

Jesse had watched Luke since he had been home. He had not seen him getting ready for a date like this since he had gotten serious about Robin. Since their breakup Luke had been going from girl to girl. Most of these girls had just been glad he asked them out so he hadn't been in the habit of 'dressing up' for their meetings. On the porch Jesse also took notice of his appearance as he polished his boots. "Hot date?" he asked. Luke looked up from his boots, "I'd say its more of trying to do something nice for a friend." he paused, "I need to talk to you about something. I don't have time right now but I'm picking up the wrecker at midnight, if nothing happens I'll be right home." "You always know where to find me." stated Jesse. "There was something bothering Luke for sure." thought Jesse. "Thanks Uncle Jesse." He said getting up. He hurried into the house and picked out his favorite blue plaid shirt that showed off his blue eyes. He picked up the phone and dialed, saying only, "Are you ready? Ok, I'm leaving in a minute. Bye." He completed the look by putting on his grey cowboy hat as he walked out the kitchen door to the General Lee. Bo had heard the conversation. "Who was he talking to?" Wondered Bo out loud. "I'll guess we may find out later." said Daisy acting innocent.

Beth every Duke sipped a little shine at 16! Actually I was 30 for my first sip of shine and it was no where near as good as Jesse's! I think one of the most food I've seen Boss eat was in the show OSAGE. Where Boss and Rosco ended up in the Osage work camp with Bo and Luke and the guards used food to trade for most of Boss's property in Hazzard. There was a massive pizza, fried chicken, tables and tables of food! DixieDavenport Cooter and the Dukes boys have breakfast at Cooter's garage on Sat.'s where they dine on Dounuts and beer! (From One Armed Bandits I think)

After the chores were done Bo, Jr. took Lukes' truck over to Jake Miller's house. "Man, have we ever got to talk!" Jake replied, "About what?" "You know Cooter?" Bo said as Jake nodded yes, "Well, he let it slip this morning, get this, MY DAD and Uncle Luke have been in fights and been in jail. Can you imagine?" "No, I can't. What for?" asked Jake. "Well, that's where everybody hushed everybody else." said Bo, Jr. "Ah, man!" eclaimed Jake. "Just when I thought there might be something interesting about Hazzard." Bo, Jr. smiled, "I kept insisting. They agreed to have a kind of 'story hour' tonight at the house. You are invited. They think they will bore us and if they do Uncle Luke said we could take his truck out tonight. 'If it OK with Mom and Dad.' " he whined sarcastically. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Late that afternoon, Bo, Jr and Jake came around the house. Luke was at the General Lee. They heard him say, "Lordy, General, I'm sorry I've been away so long. What on Earth has he done to you and how are you still running?" He asked as he pulled out a spark plug. "That's it. you hang in there 'Old fellow' tomorrow Cooter and I will give you a good tune up. With all us in there's no telling when we will need you!" Luke systematically took out all eight spark plugs, cleaning them as best he could and regapped them correctly. Bo could drive. Luke would give him that, but Luke was the mechanic of the two and even he needed Cooter's magic at times. "Who are you talking to there Uncle Luke?" asked Bo, Jr. nudging Jake. "Me and the General are having us a discussion about....." Luke trailed off. As he turned around and saw Bo, Jr.'s friend there. At about this time Dixie walked outside to the guys. As she looked up she too saw Jake Miller, Bo, Jr.'s friend. He was a dark tanned, dark haired, blue eyed, handsome young man of about 20. It was this moment that Bo and Beth came up to them also. They had heard of Jake and seen him froma distance but Jake hadn't been in Hazzard long so they had never talked to him up close. "Jake this is, .......... " Bo, Jr. started to introduce Jake to the family when he looked up to see the four of his family members looking as pale as if they had seen a ghost. "What's wrong with you all?" Standing before them was a very familar face. It took Luke several minutes before he asked with a slightly stained voice, "Jake, you're fromaround here? Who are your parents. I may know them?" questioned Luke. Jake thought the whole bunch was a bit strange, but Bo, Jr. had told him that much. "Originally I am from here, though I grew up mainly out of here. We just came back a couple of years ago. They are Sandy and Robert Miller." He took another look at the youth in front of him and point blank bolted! He headed toward the barn. Luke had always went to the barn when he was upset. Almost at the same time Bo and Dixie left after him, followed by Beth. "What just happened? I know you said your family is different but man!" said Jake. Bo, Jr. shook his head. "Beats me. Let's go raid the frig." "Sure." said Jake. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bo and Dixie entered in time to see Luke swing at a support pole of the barn. Bo jumped in stopping his hand before he could swing again. "LUKE!" he shouted. "What is wrong?" Luke turned on Bo, "You DID see what I saw!" Dixie wrapped her arms around him from behind. "Luke we all saw YOU about 20 years ago. Did you know this Sandy Miller?" Luke shook his head yes, "Yes, but not like that. Remember Bo? They were married when we were in Jr. High school. Several years went by before they had children." The lights came on in Bo's head. "Yeah, remember, no one knew they were going to have a baby, then all of a sudden, they had a baby." Bo paused. "Luke you don't think?" "All I know cousin, is we have a trip to town to make. It will be dark before we get there if you are game?" "Yeehawww!" Bo exclaimed. Hoping to lighten the mood. "The Duke boys ride again! Race you to the General Lee." "Hold up a second Bo! We need a diversion!" said Luke. Together they said, "COOTER!" and dashed towards the house. Dixie and Beth just stood there. Beth said, "Diversion?" Dixie said "Cooter?" Together they said, "Oh, Lord!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obviously to themselves they had fallen back on an old plan. The girls would have never approved of or understood. Both men knew Luke would not rest until he found what he needed to know. At the Hazzard garage, which was still owner by Cooter but ran by his cousin LB, the guys watch the local law leave the Hazzard Courthouse. Bo and Luke eased oer to the side of the street where they were parked at the side of the Courthouse inthe General Lee. Cooter kept a watch from the wrecker at the garage. Luke and Bo walked across the lawn the had signs that read "Do Not Walk on Grass". At the side of the Courthouse, Luke pulled out his ever trusty pocket knife. He pried the window which still had missing paint chips from the last time he had did this. Luke opened the window. Bo cupped his hands and tossed Luke into the window. Once in Luke grabbed Bo's hands, who walked the wall into the window. Once in they tip toed to the file room, finding a drawer marked "Adoptions".Opening the drawer, Luke skimmer to the folder marked 2 years before Bo. Jr.'s birth. After several files he found the one marked 'Miller Adoption'. Pulling out the file he steeled himself to read the file. It read: Adoption between Sandy and Robert Miller AND Margie Ledbetter. Flipping the page he saw the Birth certificate dated exactly 10 months after he had broken up with Robin (His first 'serious' girl). The birth certificate was for baby boy. Mother Margie Ledbetter. Father was listed as --- All Parental rights forfeited. See attached sheet. Luke flipped the page --- Father of 'baby boy' born to Margie Ledbetter has given permission for adoption and waves all parental rights. It was signed "Lucas Keith Duke" the signature was a very poor copy which led Luke to believe Margie herself may have signed it. Luke looked at Bo with tear filled eyes as he handd it to Bo to read. At this very moment they heard Cooter's horn blow. Bo refiled the folder and shut the drawer. A key turned in the door. Luke and Bo dove out the open Courthouse window. Landing with a thud, they quickly ran to the General and sped off toward the farm.

Luke had indeed made a bee line for the restroom. After so much beer last night had had to empty his bladder rather badly. Everyone else had thought he was sick but you might take the man out of the Marines but you never take the Marines out of the man. As he turned on the shower, he did have to admit it had been a long time since he had drank so much in such a short period of time. Luke did take an extra long shower to get the cobwebs out of his head. After a shower and shave he was as good as new. In the kitchen the others were relieved to hear the shower cut on. The others came into the kitchen filling coffee cups while breakfast cooked. After a big breakfast no one at the table showed any signs of drinking too much. Much the the relief of Beth. Of course she had been around them as had Dixie and Daisy when they had all drank to much. Cooter said at the table, "Do you belief we all went out, had a good time without any fights OR arrests?" He said that a bit too loud for Bo and Luke. They both cringed a bit as Bo, Jr. asked, "What do you mean by that Uncle Cooter?" Beth shot Cooter a dirty look. As Bo jumped to the rescue, "Son, things use to be a lot different in Hazzard County." "I know you have told me that. But to hear Uncle Cooter tell it YOU and Luke have been in fights and to jail. I can't imagine that and no one has ever said that before." Luke, Cooter, Coy, Vance, Jeb, Dixie, and Daisy about choked on their morning coffee as Bo, Jr. finished that statement. Bo and Beth were shocked. They didn't remember mentioning any of those times but thought that the kids would have surely heard some of the stories of the 'infamous Duke boys'. Hoping to give Bo and Beth a minute to regain there breathing Luke was the one to speak. "Son, believe me when I tel you there are things in mine and your Dad's past we may not be proud of, however, it was a different time and a different place then. Things may sound worse than they were if you ever hear the stories that may be exagerated by now. " Bo, Jr wasn't satisfied with the vague answer. Sohe had to ask a question that Luke could not avoid. "You have been in a fight?" Luke replied, "Yes." Bo, Jr's eyes opened wide, "Have you ever been in jaill?" Luke looked from Cooter to Bo. Cooter gave him a regretting look. Bo nodded that it was OK to answer. Luke had waited, respecting his cousin's authority as a father. Finally he answered, "More than I'd like to remember. However, 99-100 was this County trying to frame me and Bo (He slipped.) for something we didn't do to keep us out of races or out of their hair so they could do something illegal." Now Bo, Jr.'s eyes were really wide, "MY DAD was in JAIL? NO Way!" he exclaimed. "I want details!" Bo using that 'Uncle Jesse' no nonsense tone said, "This is not a breakfast topic. We will all talk about this later, when the others aren't likely to walk in. End of discussion." Beth finally let out a relieved sigh when Bo, Jr answered, "Yes, Sir." Cooter said, "Me and my big mouth! Sorry about that you all." Beth put her arms around Bo's shoulders, "It's Ok, Cooter. We, I know I didn't, know the kids didn't know some of the things these two have gotten into." Bo suggested, Why don't we all get together tonight sometime and tell old stories?" "Oh, Lord!" replied Luke. "I lived them once!" "Come on, if I'm willing to tell my kids on myself you can at least help." said Bo. "Ok." Luke agreed. He wasn't real happy but agreed. Bo, Jr. asked, "Can my friend Jake come over to here the stories? He thinks Hazzard is boring." Beth nodded, "As long as thye are airing there sorted past you might as well have company listening. I'm sure they will bore you all soon enough." Luke replied, "If we bore you to early and you promise to take care of it you two can take my truck out tonight." seeing Beth's look. "If your Dad and Mom don't care. We'll just have to see." promised Luke. "Thanks, Uncle Luke." Bo, Jr. ws sure glad to have his Uncle Luke back. His mood had really imporved from last night. Luke was feeling more at home and very glad he had came in for this couple of weeks. He was also glad that for some reason Dixie had also decided to return to Hazzard for ...... Wait we never talked about how long she planned to stay. Course we didn't talk about too much at all. I was just glad to be able to hold her. He looked over at her. She was smiling also.

Back at the Duke Farm In record time, Luke had milked, feed, cleaned stalls, and anything else that the others hadn't completed while he was gone. Jesse watched his nephew seemingly on a mission. Now he had pulled the General Lee to the side of the house. Out came a water hose and bucket. As Bo came out of the house Jesse nodded toward his oldest nephew, "What's up?" Bo shrugged, "He didn't tell me anything. Looks like he has a hot date though." Jesse agreed, "Yes it does at that, but he usually tells you." Shaking his head negative, "Well, not this time." Luke not only gave the General a quick wash job but dried him off and cleaned the inside. After putting those supplies up he also gave him wax job before being called for supper. Before supper Luke 'called' the shower first, much to the protests of Jeb, Coy and Vance who had to get going. Luke headed for the shower saying, "I know your in a hurry. Give me ten minutes." Jesse held up his hand to stop the protests. "He called it. You guys have had all afternoon. I don't know what's up but he's in a big hurry. He won't make you late." said Jesse taking his coffee to the porch leaving the stacking of the dishes to Daisy. While Daisy was stacking the dishes the phone rang. Daisy answered, "Duke farm." "Daisy I'm glad you answered." said Dixie. "Hi, Sugar, what's up." said Daisy. "Don't say who your talking to for starters." said Dixie. Daisy replied sorta confussed, "Ok." Dixie sighed in relief, "Last night didn't go well with Tommy. I had told Luke about it today when he went after parts. When we got back he asked me to go to the Boar's Nest just as friends. Daisy when I was two I had a crush on Luke! I'm nervous! HELP!?" Daisy laughed at her friend, "Ok, just calm down." "What should I wear? I know we're going as friends BUT walking in with LUKE when he could go out with anyone he wanted to!" said Dixie. "I've got my hair done. I'm just trying to figure out what to wear." Trying to calm her down a bit, Daisy said, "Wear that watermelon colored long sleeve. The way its cut kinda low and it fits you so well, it will look like a million dollars with those black jeans." "Sounds good. Will it be OK since it is long sleeve?" questioned Dixie. Daisy replied, "It fit you best of all and you won't have to worry about a jacket if its chilly tonight. Are you wearing boots or heels?" "I don't know what do you think?" asked Dixie. Daisy said, "He sees you in boots all the time. Wear heels and leave the cap at home." she kidded. "Are you going to be there?" asked Dixie. "Yeah, I work tonight....." Daisy is interupted by Luke as he came out of the bathroom freshly showered and shaved in nice fitting newer jeans. He wore no shirt and carried his older boots. "Daisy, I'm going to need the phone a about 10 minutes. Jeb the bathroom is open." he shouted on his way to his room. "You heard? Are you all set? I'll get off here so he can have the phone." said Daisy. "Yes, I heard him. I guess I am. See you there. Thanks for your help." said Dixie. "Your welcome. Bye." said Daisy. "Bye." Dixie replied. Daisy hung up the phone. Luke came back through the house carrying his boots he wore when he dressed up and his shoe polishing kit. Daisy just watched and shook her head as he went to the front porch to polish his boots.

Outside: Dixie shivered though it was a summer night. "What's wrong? You can't be cold." She smiled, "No, I'm not cold." She smiled, "Even Jesse's finest couldn't calm me down." Luke smiled back, "I thought I tasted it." he paused, "What do you say we just go inside, have a good time, and get reaquainted? There's not many people in the County who will even remember you, let alone our past." "That sounds good." she gave him a long kiss before they went back inside. At the table Luke saw Bo, Jr. looking a bit down in the dumps. "Bo, Jr. this is Cooter's sister. Dixie this is Bo's son Bo, Jr." Bo smiled politely, "Nice to meet you." He saw some of his buddies finally arrive. "Excuse me. Uncle Luke, Dixie, I see some friends." he walked over to his friends. Amoung them was a dark headed young man slightly older than Bo, Jr. The adults weren't paing too much attention to Bo. Jr's friend in the dark smokey bar. The adults enjoyed getting reaquainted with each other. Luke had loosened up quiet a bit and was actually enjoying himself now that Dixie was there. Cooter asked a question that had been in the back of several of the male Dukes mind. "So, Bo, who is the local law these days?" Bo replied, "....................

Back at the garage while unloading the flat bed, Luke took the opportunity to talk to Luther when Dixie went down the street. "Luther, last night Dixie's 'date' went rather badly. I think she deserves to have a good time before she has to go back to school. Please hear me out." he continued, "I know you don't think any better of me than you than you did the jerk you let her go out with last night. I'd like to take her to the Boar's Nest tonight just as a friend. She can meet some of the others and make some new friends. I know you will be there. I promise to not drink anything and I'll have her home at whatever time you say. We will go straight there and straight back. If that's not acceptable she can ride home with you." Luther listened to Luke, "What happened on her date?" Luke keeping his promise decided not to tell the whole truth. "I wasn't there so I don't really know. She just told me that it didn't work out and she wouldn't go out with him again." "Luke I do know you better than Tommy. I also know your reputation. I can't say I'd approve of your dating my daughter, but I guess she could go with you tonight since I'll be there." said Luther. "I will hold you to the not drinking, going straight there and back, and she is to be home by 11:00 pm." Luke nodded, "I give you my word as a Duke. Besides you trust me with your truck. Why not your daughter?" Luke grinned. "That's why I have full coverage insurance on my truck." replied Luther with his eyebrows raised. Luke gave him an offened look. "I don't trust you." said Luther completing his sentence. "Thanks a lot!" said Luke sarcastically as he finished unloading the truck. He saw Dixie coming back up the street. "Well, I've got to get home and do the evening chores. Cooter, I'll catch up with you around midnight to take the wrecker home." he called back to Cooter who was under Agent Bucannon's car. Luke walked out of the garage timing it so he meet Dixie on the parking lot. "Hey, Dixie, what are you doing tonight?" he asked walking up to her. "What I have been doing every night since I've been here. Staying at home." she said in defeat. "Would you like to do something different?" asked Luke. She looked up hopeful. "What did you have in mind?" Luke smiled, "I thought maybe you'd like to go to the Boar's Nest and hear the band. I'll introduce you to all our friends. I'll show you all guys aren't like that jerk. We'll just go as friends and have a good time. What do you say?" She smiled, then it began to fade, "I'd love to but I'll have to ask Daddy." she said. Luke replied, "That's not a problem. I have already talked to him." She looked a bit worried. "You didn't...." "No, I didn't. I just told him you said the date didn't go well and you'd not go out with him again. I told him I thought you needed to have a good time while you're here." he explained. She was relieved that he didn't tell her father about last night. She thought, "He already talked to Daddy. None of the guys I know here or at Mom's would be direct enough to talk to parents before asking a girl out." she smiled, "When should I be ready?" It was still early afternoon. Luke thought for a minute. "I have to play catch up on the chores at the house and shower. How about 6:30? I can call you before I leave the farm?" "That sounds good. I'll be at the house." said Dixie. Luke smiled seeing that she was as excited as she had been before her 'first date'. "See ya in a bit." He said heading towards the General Lee that Bo was just pulling up in.

Back at the farm Dixie had stayed at the farm only at Cooter's insistance. Beth and Daisy knew her way too well. They knew why she had came back to Hazzard as soon as they saw the familar class ring hanging on a chain around her neck. She reminded Daisy of the young teenager that Daisy had helped transpose from a 'Tomboy" into the young lady that had stolen Luke's heart before he realized what had happened. She had been at the farm a mere half hour when she said, "It took me this long to get my nerve up to come back. I've got to go see if Luke will even speak to me NOW or I'll chicken totally out and go back home. I haven't had 'butterflies' since I left. I think they multiplied!" Reaching into the high cabinet Beth handed Daisy a Mason jar with only about a quarter gone. Dasiy reached for a small glass pouring her a sip of Jesse's shine. "Here, Sugar, this is for the butterflies. Shall we Beth?" "Come on I wouldn't miss this. Give me two minutes to tell the kids where we will be. I'll meet you at the car." She said tossing the keys to her 1969 Ford Mustang to Daisy. No, Luke wouldn't have to deal with Dixie until he got to the farm that was. When she had left years ago she swore she'd never return. Until tonight she had been true to her word. Luke blamed himself for her leaving. "Why come back now?" Luke wondered and worried to himself. Luke ordered another beer. "Glad Beth insisted Bo, Jr. drive tonight. He had liked driving Luke's truck since he had gotten it." Smiled Luke. Bo had seen Luke drink like this before. Once when he had broken up with his first serious girl friend (Before Dixie), again after that race driver Amy Creavy left and then every year that she did not return for the annual race. Bo thought, "I expect he would have drank like this to after Dixie left if he'd been able to!.....OH, #^(%^#(, THAT IS IT!" Bo's mind had been so busy he had forgotten the memory he just remembered. That was why Luke was acting like this! A waitress that had know Luke for years asked him to dance. Though he didn't want to dance with her he accepted. They were dancing to a slow song. Tonight the music was not a live band it was rather nice system connected into a computer so that about any song you wanted to hear could be downloaded in minutes. One of Beth and Bo's friends were running the music. The front door opened, unnoticed by the guys, in walked Daisy, Beth and Dixie. They were dressed for a good time. When Dixie saw Luke after all this time, he still took her breath away. Beth eased off to the DJ's. Dixie got up her nerve to approach Luke, she tapped his shoulder and said, "Can I cut in?" The waitress didn't know what happened. She was standing in the middle of the dance floor looking at Luke who now had Dixie wrapped in his arms. They were kissing most passionately. They had gotten the whole places attention. The DJ began playing Alabama's "Old Flame". To Luke and Dixie no one else in the world exsisted. With the kisses, the old memories flooded forward, and the tears began to fall. Several minutes had past when Luke through tear filled eyes managed to say, "We have to talk." Dixie nodded her agreement as Luke took her by the hand. They made their way through the crowd walking outside. At the table, Bo, Jr. was the first to speak as Beth and Daisy arrived. "What just happened? And who was THAT?" Bo being the only one with more than a clue said, "That is Cooter's sister Dixie. As for what happened, if you didn't live it you'll have to get it out of Luke or Dixie. Son, I don't know if there's that much moonshine left in Hazzard County to get that story told." Cooter said through wide eyes, "Bo, you have got to be right! That's what has had Luke's attention all evening. I plumb forgot! You are right, ....." he saw the younger crews look, "you'll all hear that from them not me!" he exclaimed.

At lunch the phone rang. It was Luther Davenport. "Jesse, I'm sorry to disturb lunch but figured I might catch Luke there." "Yes, he's here." said Jesse, holding the phone up for Luke. Luke got up from the table, "Sorry Uncle Jesse." Into the phone he said, "This is Luke." he listened to the other end. "Wait a minute and I'll see if its possible." Covering the phone. "Luther needs me to go to Atlanta for some parts. He and Cooter are tied up there trying to put Rosco and Agent Bucannon's cars back together. Is it OK?" Jesse thought for a minute. The others could complete what as needed but he didn't want Luke to dodge his responsiblities at the farm. "Luke,....." He was interupted, "I'll hurry and be back to do all the evening chores and I'll stay around here tomorrow." said Luke. Jesse studied the others, "Do you all mind?" They all said they didn't care. "Ok, then, Luke you can go but I expect everything to be done this evening." "Yes, Sir. Thanks." said Luke to Jesse. In to the phone. "Ok, I'll be there in a bit just make me a list. Bye." said Luke who then returned to the table hurriedly finished his lunch, excused himself, and headed for the shower. Within an hour he was at the garage, "Ok, what do you need?" he asked. Luther came to the counter, picked up a list, opened the register and took out $500. "Here's the list, $500, and the keys to a flat bed truck I borrowed for you. They will be expecting you." "Ok, got it. I'll be back as soon as I can." said Luke as he turned to go to the truck. Dixie had been setting at the register wearing jeans, boots, but instead of her usual T-shirt or sweat shirt she had on one of the tops Daisy had given her. It was a sleeveless, low cut (but not too low), light blue top. She had also fixed her hair under the cap she wore. She knew Luke was going after the parts she had ordered. "Daddy, if Luke doesn't care can I go?" Luther looked at Luke. "I don't care, if you don't." said Luke. Luther responded, "Go ahead. I guess you need a break from here sometimes too." "Thanks Daddy." she said giving him a quick peck on the cheek. She set her cap on the counter and picked up her brush. "So what are you waiting on?" Luke just shook he head at his friends sister. "I'm coming. Be back in awhile y'all." He called as he headed to the truck. Today she simmed more like herself than she had last night. Once out of sight of the garage, Dixie said, "Thanks for last night and letting me go today." Luke said, "I told you last night you don't have to thank me. I just did what any other person would have done." "Well, that low life #@^($&) would never have treated me like that! You were very sweet." she said. Luke smiled a bit shocked at her profanity, "Well, thank you. I just wanted to make sure you were Ok and I didn't want to leave you alone too long before our Dad or Cooter got there. You don't have to worry about him either. I'll take care of that too." Showing her innocence, "What do you mean?" "I just plan to have a long talk with him." replied Luke.

"Dixie Davenport! Dixie Davenport in Hazzard again.Cooter was bringing her knowing I would be here? Where had Bo's casual comment about Cooter maybe bringing his sister come from? Hell, maybe he has forgotten or at least pushed all that muddy past behind him. Though Bo was there during the time that Luke had seen Cooter's sister, that was also during the time he and Beth were NOT planning Bo, Jr. I got to corner Bo about this and soon." thought Luke. "It was good to be home. Jesse's shine was as fine as her remembered." "So, Bo it's been a long while since I've been home. What's there to these days for a single guy like the four of us?" asked Jeb. Bo was still wondering what Luke was suddenly being so quiet about. "Well, there's always the Boar's Nest. It has changed some. Well, it's been remodeled several times since you all have been there. Though I think Luke paid to have it remodeled at least a couple of times. Right Luke?" asked Bo. "Luke?" "Huh? What did you say? I'm sorry just traveling down memory lane." replied Luke. But he thought, "Memory? Maybe Nightmare! would be more correct." Beth suggested, "Bo why don't you guys go have a guys night out?" Bo replied, "Why don't we leave the little ones to Ruth Ann so that you and Daisy come with us, too?" "Bo, Honey, I have a million things to do tonight. Besides you guys need some time alone. I promise to go one night before everyone leaves. "I'm kind of tired too guys. I'll stay and help Beth. You all go ahead." Daisy looked up, "Do you think Hazzard can stand you all on the loose again?" Before Bo could protest, Beth said, "We might even be along later. Right Daisy?" "Hey, that's not a bad idea." replied Daisy. Luke listened to the banter between them as he thought, "Yep, the five of us, Hazzard County, the Boar's Nest, alcohol, Dixie maybe coming in, this could be BAD! It could also be fun..............."

Seeing the smile spread across Bo, Jr's face, Luke added, "So just when does your Dad and I get to try out the car?" Before Bo, Jr. could reply, Beth spoke up, "Now, Luke!" she exclaimed. Pictures of her husband and his cousin speeding around Hazzard again filled her head. He stepped towards her giving her a quick hug. "I was kidding Junior over there." Now it was Bo, Jr's turn, "Never if you keep calling me Junior, Uncle Lucas!" He put his arm around Bo, Jr's shoulder and said, "Ok, truce?" They all had a good laugh. Luke was glad to see Bo's family again though he did feel a bit the outsider. Daisy and Beth went to fix supper for the extended family with the girls help of course. Luke asked, "So Bo, when do you expect Jeb?" he was answered by the sound of a motorcycle turning into the drive way that would be Jeb. "Well, speak of the devil. Did you get in touch with Cooter or anyone else?" Bo replied, ...................

Dawn was breaking as the General Lee and Jesse's pick up pulled up to the farm house. As Bo and Luke started into the house Tilley came up the driveway and into the barn. They waited for Uncle Jesse on the front porch. He grinned widely, putting both arms around each of the boys shoulders, "That's my boys! You kept them both busy while I took the other road out of the county. He! He! He! Let's start some breakfast before the morning chores." Bo and Luke looked at each other and slightly rolled their eyes. They knew Jesse was still hyper and had forgotten that he had taken a nap before they went on the run and that Bo and Luke had not. They washed up and set the table as Jesse cooked. As ususal the smell of a cooking breakfast brought Jeb, Coy, Vance and Daisy to the kitchen. Jeb being the oldest of the four saw his cousins were in just a bit of disaray. After breakfast Jesse said, "Boys I'm going to shower then I'll be right with you we've got a lot to do today." he said energetically. Jeb held up his hand stopping what ever thoughts were going through Bo and Lukes head, "Uncle Jesse, the four of us can handle things for a bit, if Bo and Luke want to catch some shut eye." Jesse looked around the room especially at his two oldest nephews. "Dang, boys I forgot that you had been up since yesturday morning. I'm sorry. Yes, grab a nap before you come help us. For that matter. We'll wake you for a bite of lunch." The boys smiled as they stacked their plates and cups in the sink on their way to their room. Luke closed the door as they both took their boots off with a thump. Next to go was their shirts. As they undid there belts (camera goes to a close up of their faces -- sorry ladies.) Bo asks, "Luke is somethng bothering you?" "What do you mean?" said Luke. "Ever since I met you at the garage last night you act like somethings wrong. You seem mad and you've had your teeth clinched too." Bo said, knowing his cousin so well he knew that look. It was a look of anger barely being contained. He had seen it for years when Luke would be mad about somethng and Jesse would call them down. Luke would not disrespect Jesse for the world but he'd go to simmer mode and he was definely on simmer now. "Did I do something wrong?" Luke relaxed for just a second, "No, Bo you didn't do anything. It's nothing for you to be concerned about. I plan to handle it as soon as I can then things will be OK." Bo didn't like the sound of that but he was very tired and Luke looked more tired that him. He'd leave it alone for now. "Ok, Luke. Night .... or morning. Whatever." he said as he pulled up the blanket and turned toward the door. Luke layed down in his own twin bed. He pulled the covers up over his waist and layed on his back staring at the ceiling until sleep overcame the angry inside him.

It had been several years since Luke Duke had been home. He kept in touch with all his family by phone and now days computers. After getting off probation, Luke decided to try his luck out of Hazzard. Since Bo had married Beth things were not the same for him in Hazzard. He had always looked up to the local Fire Chief who suggested with his experience as a paratrooper in the Marines that he consider becoming a 'Smokejumper'. He would not only get paid for jumping out of perfectly good planes (Without people shooting at him.) but he could help save people, their homes and nature. It only took the well known Fire Chief a few phone calls to make arrangements for Luke to get the added training he needed. Now in his mid thirties Luke had made a stable career and was the Senior Smoke Jumper for the Foresty Service. He was based in Atlanta but traveled quiet a bit during the fire seasons. He approached the County line that had for so long been his and Bo's end of the line. (They could not leave Hazzard County with out Boss Hoggs permission while on probation.) Before crossing into Hazzard County he pulled his King Cab F-250, 4 wheel drive off the road and just gazed into Hazzard. He had talked to Bo the night before. Luke also knew Bo, Jr would be coming in from college to join the family. "God has it been THAT long? I still remember the day Bo told me Beth was pregnant." Luke thought. It had truely been that long. Luke thought a bit envious of his younger cousin though, at the time he had thought Bo had made a terrible mistake. Luke had stayed Hazzards most allusive bachlor though he had many girlfriends, and had made and received several proposals. Luke also hated change. He steeled himself to see all the changes in Hazzard. Of course, he also steeled himself for all the things in Hazzard that had stayed the same. Luke shuttered just a bit as his next thought traveled his mind. "It's been almost twenty years since I've been in jail." he though as the memory of the sound of the clanging cell door followed that thought. "Damn! Just the thought still bothers me" "Well, here goes nothing!" he thought as he pulled back onto the road. Taking a deep breath and holding it just a bit as he crossed the County line fully expecting Rosco P. Coltrane to pull out behind him and 'cuff and stuff' him just for the principal of doing it.

It was almost one in the morning when Luke arrived home in the General Lee after dropping the wrecker off to Cooter at the Boars Nest where Bo was waiting for him in the General Lee. He and Bo entered the quiet farm house quietly. Luke took a clean coffee cup from their rack, poured himself a cup as Jesse entered the kitchen fully dressed, "I was getting worried about you two." "Sorry, Uncle Jesse. I got tied up on a wrecker call." stated Luke honestly. He had been on a wrecker call when he found Dixie. Luke was still furious about the Tommy trying to force Dixie into anything. "Tilley is loaded. Bo and I did that earlier today when we took the supplies up." said Jesse putting on his red cap to go out. "Let's go boys. Jeb and the others will be here soon. Daisy is already in bed." Luke asked, "So what's the plan tonight?" Jesse began to lay it out, "They are getting used to thinking you fellas are running the load. I'm taking Tilley out in a bit. I want you fellas to take the pick up and the General go out the back forty make it look like you are the runner and blocker. Stay in touch with me and each other on the CB on channel 17. Just remember you never know who's listening so watch what you say." he cautioned. CB's were still very new and not in the Hazzard County Sheriffs budget though they were not too sure about the ATF (Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms) agents. "Let's hit it Bo." stated Luke. Bo replied, "Yeehaw!" but kept his voice down somewhat as to not wake Daisy. Jesse heard the two 'crank up and cut out'. "Well, I should have enough time to drink another cup before they get in too much trouble." he said to no one while pouring his coffee. "Lost sheep 2 to Lost sheep 1" said Bo. Luke replied, "Come on 2. Where are you?" Knowing full well where he was but wanted Jesse to know their location. Bo replied, "Just dropped a pretty little filly off and was about to head out toward Hazzard pond to see what's up out there. I'm on Mill Pond Road now." he said grinning widely. That was the call Jesse was waiting on. He headed out the door. Tonight was a big load that was going to a long time friend who ran a little bar in Chickasaw County. Jesse had Tilley's trunk loaded with a 100 gallons of his finest moonshine. Thanks to Luther Davenport and the overload shocks the trunk didn't set down much at all even with the added weight. That's it Bo! thought Luke. "Let me know if anyone's out I might join you." 'Anyone being the law that Bo's looking for.' thought Luke "I doubt anyone being out I haven't seen a car yet." said Bo as he hammered the General Lee's accelerator hoping to shake the trees and see if anyone was out that way. Bo was running about 2 miles in front of Luke as they usually did when they were on a run. Several minutes later Bo saw the flash of blue lights just before he heard the siren. Bo still grinning as he down shifted the General into passing gear, "Would you believe the only car out here would have to be Rosco?" "Yes." Luke replied, "with your luck. Yes. If that's the case just loose him I think I'll just head to the farm." Across the police radio, Rosco called, "I'm in pursuit of a Orange stock car near Hazzard Pond. It is headed toward Chichasaw and or Placid County." Rosco knew that this side road that they were on could go the either County which bordered Hazzard County. "This is Sheriff Little of Chickasaw County. I'll have a road block at my County line." The Placid County Sheriff advised, "I'll be set up there in two minutes." "Well, you may be in pursuit of the Orange stock car Sheriff, but I'm behind what he's running blocker for." said ATF Agent Bucannon. Being 'high tech rednecks' (even for back then), Bo, Luke and Jesse all had scanners that could pick up this transmition. Jesse just laughed as he headed Tilley down another road going to Chichasaw County. "Keep them busy boys." he said to himself. "Kew, Kew, Kew, I got them this time." said Rosco. About the time Luke had floored the pickup to go help Bo, then he saw the unmarked car of Agent Bucannon. When Jesse Dukes' pick up past him after hearing the Sheriffs transmissons the agent saw a large container in the back of the truck and knew that Luke was carrying a large load of moonshine. NARRATOR: Now let's see what we have. Agent Bucannon jumped in behind Luke, who was hammered down to aid Bo, who had slowed a bit to keep from loosing Rosco, who was chasing him. Luke keyed his CB mic, "Bo we got them where we went them, ..... I think." Bo continued up the road until it forked. There he saw the Chickasaw and Placid County cars blocking both escapes from Hazzard. He checked his mirror Rosco was still there. Luke saw the access to an old part of the road which went up a hill. He crossed the ditch and took the old road which would meet back up to the main road. At the top of the small hill Luke took a left and headed directly toward the main road. He knew the bank dropped off sharply and he should land back on the main road which he did behind Bo, but in front of Rosco, who locked the brakes of the cruiser up to keep from hitting the pick up. Agent Bucannon who didn't know the road followed Luke landing smack dab on top of Rosco's car. After looking to see they were Ok, Bo and Luke did a 180 degree turn right in front of Sheriff Little and the Placid County Sheriff. Bo and Luke were still in Hazzard County just this side of the County line. After turning Luke said into the mic, "Hang a right there Bo, we'll take the high road. Looks like there has been an accident on the lower one." "10-4", replied Bo shaking his head. "Be right back, going to 19 to call Cooter." said Luke as he switched the channel on the CB. "Break 1 - 9, anyone home on the Hazzard Net? This is Lost Sheep 1 and I'm looking for Crazy C and the wrecker." There was a second of static before the radio came back to life, "I might be Crazy but I ain't Dumb, Crazy Cooter coming at you. What do you have there Lost Sheep?" Luke was trying to keep a straight face as he began telling Cooter what had happened. "It seems there is a wreck out on the lower part of Mill Pond Road right before you get to the County line. No one is hurt, but I think Agent Bucannon is about to get a parking ticket." "A parking ticket on Mill Pond Road? Luke its too early OR too late for riddles." said a still sleepy Cooter. NARRATOR: Folks let me tell you there is NOTHING pretty about a sleepy COOTER! Luke was laughing out loud now as he told Cooter the rest, "Bucannon is parked on Rosco's ......CAR!!!" Now Cooter is awake. "You didn't 'help' him get there did you?" "Me?" Luke asked innocently. "It may take you two trips. If you need me, shout and I'll meet you back at the garage." "10-4 Lost Sheep." said Cooter into the mic. He looked at the clock on the wall it was 3:30 am. To himself he said, "Why do they HAVE to run moonshine so late at night?"

Name: Dixie Lee Davenport Age: 15 ( When she arrives in Hazzard in Luke's First Love) Hair Color: Medium Brown -- medium lenght usuall worn in a pony tail with a Harrard Garage cap. Eyes: Brown (until she gets mad -- then they turn orange!) Height: 5' 6" Occupation: Student -- Helps Cooter and her Dad at the garage CB Handle: "Little Shotgun" (Because she rides shotgun. Also, her Father's handle is Old Shotgun. Her Mother's handle is Lady Shotgun. Wonder how Cooter got Crazy C??) Car: None at this time. Dixie Lee Davenport is Cooter's little sister. She has lived with her Mother in the 'City' since her parents separated. They have never divorced but they have been apart for years. Dixie's Mother is almost a saint -- she could not get over the fact that her husband (the best mechanic in the State) worked on cars that belonged to law enforcement agents by day and moonrunners by night. He had a soft spot for the moonrunners and always made sure that they had the edge, though he never ran or made any shine. When they split up Luther Davenport stayed in Hazzard and rasied his son to be a top notched mechanic. His wife took Dixie with her attempting to weed out any trace of the country. She hoped to rasie a daughter that would be 'fitting to wear some gentleman's ring'. Much to her displeasure at the age of 15 Dixie decided she wanted to spend the summer with her father and see why her Mother hated the garage and anything to do with it.

Closing time came. Luke took the wrecker's keys and was heading to the truck when Tommy Rogers arrived to pick up Dixie. They were heading to the Boar's Nest to hear Jeb's band. Luke planned on making an appearance there to make sure Tommy was a gentleman. He hurried to the farm, did his evening chores, ate quickly, grabbed a shower and headed to the Boar's Nest in the wrecker. Teen night was stressful for the employees at the Boar's Nest. The had to ID everyone and watch those who bought alcohol to make sure that those under eighteen didn't manage to get it. The band had began playing. Dixie and Tommy were setting up front. Luke entered taking a seat at the bar. He ordered a beer and sat sipping it. He hadn't been there an hour when the phone rang. The bartender handed him the phone. It was Maybelle the operator asking for the Hazzard wrecker. Luke took the phone, "Luke, I got a call. Sheriff Coltrane is stuck up out on Highway 411." "How could he get stuck on 411? It's paved! ...... I'm going.Thanks Maybelle." Luke was peeved. After getting Rosco out of the ditch he had managed to get himself into, Luke took a shortcut down by the lake to get back to the Boar's Nest before Tommy and Dixie left. What he didn't know was that Tommy had tried to play the 'gentleman' and take Dixie home early. He had made a detour............ Out by the lake Tommy pulled off the road, he shut the car off, and put the keys in his pocket. He leaned over to kiss Dixie. She was flattered and kissed him back. While kissing her and having her attention he locked her car door -- Dixie didn't hear this. Dixie still thought this was what she had waited for. Tommy leaned farther over to her side of the car beginning to groap her. She tried to push his hands back. He said, "Put out or get out!" as he tried to pin her between himself and the seat when Dixie began to get scared. He pinned her to the seat and when she tried to scream he leaned over her putting his weight on her as he continued to groap her. She got her foot up and kicked him with all her might with the high heel of her shoe. He backed off for a moment. She grabbed for the door handle which was locked. He grabbed at her again. Dixie took off one of her shoes and began to wail him with all her might as she unlocked the door. She managed to get the door open and ran away as quickly as she could. It had began to rain as she walked the dark road where few cars traveled at this hour of night on a week night. Dixie was soaked throught when she heard a vehicle approaching. Fearing it was Tommy she started to hide in the bushes, but before she could find a place she saw the lights coming from the other direction. She flagged the truck down, suddenly recognizing it as her fathers' wrecker. She was very relieved that it was Luke and not her Father. Luke saw a wet form of a female flagging him down on a deserted lake road. He immediately stopped. He then realized it was Dixie Davenport. She was barefoot, soaking wet, and her clothes were in disaray. "Dixie are you OK? What happened?" he pounced a little too quick. He turned up the heat in the truck. "I'm fine NOW!" she said relieved. "Nothing happened." She said too quickly. Luke knew she wasn't telling him everything, but knew not to push her or he'd push her away. He drove quickly trying to find the source of her problem. He suspected Tommy had tried (hopefully not succeeding) to push his affections on her. Not finding Tommy immediately, Luke stopped, taking off his jacket, he saw the scared look on her face as she sat shivering. "Dixie, I'm just stopping to give you my jacket. You are wet and I know you are cold." he tried to reassure her. "Thank you." she said weakly. He pulled back out and suddenly realized he wasn't sure where to take her. "Dixie, I don't know what you've been through tonight. I can take you to the hospital, to find your Dad, the farm, your house, you just name it. I'll trust your judgement if you don't want to talk about it." He's being so sweet. She thought, Through the lump in here throat she said, "My house please?" "You got it." he said a bit relieved. He hoped that if something truely terrible had happened she would have chosen another of his options. Pulling up to the Davenport farmhouse, Luke was relieved to find it dark. He opened the truck door for her and led her to the house. "You are still freezing. Go take a hot shower before you catch your death. Tell me where to find you something to wear and I'll get it." She sniffed still looking at the floor, "Tall dresser in my room. Thanks, Luke." "Just go get warm. You don't have to thank me." he said. He went to her room, turned on the light, going to the dresser he opened several drawers before finding something he thought would be warm. A pair of flannel Pajamas, thick socks and underwear. As he turned to go out of the room, hanging on the tall bed post was a thick bath robe and slippers on the floor. He took them, and the PJ's to the Bathroom door. He knocked, "Dixie, take your time. Your clothes are at the door." "Ok." a mumbled reply came from the door. She was either crying or had water in her face. He deduced. Luke walked into the kitchen finding the makings for hot chocolate he also found popcorn. He put the hot chocolate on and started the popcorn. Going to the living room he found marathon of comedies on TV. He also heard the shower cut off. Going back to the kitchen he poured the hot chocolate and put the popcorn in a bowl. Then he went back to Dixie's room where he saw a large quilt on the bottom of her bed, taking it he went back to the couch. As Dixie came out of the bathroom he took the quilt to her, "Here." he said wrapping her in it. "Come in here and see what else I have for you." She held the quilt tight as the went to the couch, seeing the hot chocolate and popcorn. She smiled almost crying. "I thought I'd fix the hot chocolate to warm you up and I ran across the popcorn. There are several movies I've been wanting to see on tonight. I figured I might as well stay and make sure you are OK for a bit and maybe you'd like the movies too." he said. They set on the couch. He handed her the hot chocolate, "Are you warming up?" She answered truthfully, "I don't think I'll ever be warm again. ...... Hold me?" she sqeaked. "Please." "Come here." He took her in his open arms. "I'm here. I'll listen. I'll be a shoulder if you just want to cry." She looked up at him and melted in his eyes. Letting all her fear and anger flow away with her tears. "Da---- YOU! Tommy! you have gone way too far tonight!" Luke swore. "You'll answer to me. Just wait!" After she had cried for awhile, Luke reached for a tissue for her and asked, "Please tell me what happened. I know you didn't do anything wrong." "He tried to force me,..... to you know, .... He told me 'put out .... or get out', ...." she cried. Luke held his breath, trying to control his temper. She continued, "So, .... I ..... got .... out ... I had to kick him .... Had to hit him with my shoe, but I got out ......" she began to cry again. "I almost hide when I heard you,.....I thought it was him...." she sniffed. "Are you sure you are OK? Is there anything I can do?" he asked. "You are doing more than I can ask. Just please don't tell Daddy, Cooter or anyone else, ever. Please. Promise me?" she begged. Luke shook his head, "Dukes' Honor." Though he thought, "No,I won't tell anyone, but I swear to get more than even with Tommy Rogers. No matter what! " he almost shook he was so mad. "Anyone to try to force someone against their will is a pretty low life character." he said with disgust. Luke was torn between comforting her and getting even with Tommy. He decided that for now he was needed much more by Dixie. He'd get Tommy later. He stayed held and comforted Dixie until it was late. He knew Cooter and or Luther would be home soon. "Are you ready to try to get some sleep?" He had felt her doze on his shoulder. "No." she said honestly. "I was figuring I'd tuck you in bed. Lock the house on my way out and we'd not have to explain how and why I'm here at midnight." he said. "Oh, sh---!" she looked at the clock. It was seconds away from midnight. "Luke you have got to go!" "Calm down, let me tuck you in and I'll be gone before they get here." he said soothing her. She climbed into bed. Luke spread the extra quilt over her even though it was summer. He pulled the covers up to her chin, tucking her in. "Goodnight, Dixie. She managed to pull her arms back out to hug him, "Thank you Luke." "No problem. Good night. I'll lock the house on my way out." he assured her. She layed in bed, heard the wrecker start and drive away.

Hazzard Dawn Luke set in the General Lee outside the Hazzard Garage, thinking, "Cooter Davenport I could have still been at home. You are late!" Several seconds later the wrecker pulled up. Cooter unlocked the garage door, "Sorry I'm late I stopped for breakfast." he said holding up a box of dounuts. Luke smiled, "I'll forgive you this time then. Bo's doing my morning chores then Jesse will drop him off to help later." Cooter replied, "Great! Two Dukes for the price of one!" Setting the dounuts on the work bench, he opened the refrigerator by the work bench, handed Luke a beer, and got one for himself. Luke punched him in the arm for the remark about 'two Dukes for the price of one' as he took the beer. "My kind of breakfast. Beer and dounuts." Later.......... Bo still hadn't showed up. Cooter answered the phone. After getting off the phone he said, "Luke, Rosco is fishing in his car AGAIN. Do you want to go or me?" Luke was under the car. The motor was secured by a chain and had a jack under it as Luke was about to take loose the motor mounts. Everything else was ready. "You go ahead. I'll loosen these and have it pulled by the time you fish him out." stated Luke. The wrecker started and drove off. Several minutes later Luke heard foot steps enter the garage. A female voice called, "Who's under there?" Luke answered as he rolled out from under the car on a creeper, "Just me." He looked upside down at the person the voice came from, he pushed farther out and set up to make sure he was seeing what he thought he saw. "Da--, I mean, Dixie?!?" he excalimed his question. "Have you seen my Dad?" she asked. "Uh,....no,... Cooter's in the wrecker. I haven't seen you Dad." He studdered, still not believing this was Dixie!. She was in heels, a skirt, blouse and her hair was not in a ponytail! There was something else. What? Luke thought. "Where's the wrecker?" Luther Davenport asked as he entered the garage. "Oh, I'm sorry Miss. Can I help you?" he questioned. "Daddy!" exclaimed Dixie. "Dad...?" his voice trailed off as he recognized his daughter. "Dixie?" A bit annoyed, "Yeah, its me. I have something to ask you. Come here please?" she said as almost a beg. Once outside, she asked, "Daddy, I was asked to go out to the Boar's Nest tonight by Tommy Rogers. It is teen night and I know you'll be there. Can I please go? He's the first boy to talk to me. Please?" Luther was torn between protecting his only daughter and not making an enemy of her. "I don't see any harm, like you said I'll be there. But, I want to talk to him first!" "Yes, Daddy. He'll be by here about closing. Thank you." She said hugging him. I'm going to Ruebottom's can I get a few things I need? About $10 worth of things?" she asked. Since she had been there she had not asked for anything and she had earned her 'keep'. "You can put $20 on my ticket." "Thank you Daddy!" she sqealed as she hugged him and hurried off. Luke was out from under the car. He had heard most of the conversation. "Luther, I may be out of place, but I say this in good faith. Did she ask to go out with Tommy Rogers?" Still feeling like the 'Father of the Year', Luther replied, "That's right." "And you approved?" questioned Luke with a look that said he didn't believe this. "Well, you've all known Tommy forever. He's been around here many times. Yeah, I approved. Why?" asked Luther. Luke considered his answer, "I may be out of place. I'm sorry if I am, but I'd rather say it and be wrong than to keep quiet and be right. He asked Daisy out awhile back Jesse sent him packing. He has a reputation of getting 'what he want's' ". Luke said blushing. "Luke Duke! I'd talk if I were you! I think I know what I'm doing! Reputation! HA! .... Yes, you were out of line!" huffed Mr. Davenport. Luke held you his hand, "Forget it then. I'm sorry." Luther pasted the garage for quiet awhile saying nothing. Considering the information Luke Duke had shared and the fact he wanted to keep his daughter's love."

I'll be there if nothing unforseen happens! Should I forget I should be on here at that time though. I usually have HazzardNet open even if I'm doing something else. DixieDavenport