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Chapter 13 A Time to Hurt - A Time to Heal At the Davenport Farm Luther Davenport is setting on his front porch with a cup of hot coffee thinking over his relationship with his only daughter over the last years. He and her mother had separated years ago, though never divorcing. They had and still did truly loved each other. The main reason for them splitting up was that moonshining was really big at the time. Luther worked by day on the cars of the ATF and law enforcement. By night, however, he worked on the moonrunners and blockers which laughing to himself always had just a little more power. Being the sweet person only she could be, his wife just could not accept him making a living for helping people who were breaking the law. She could see no gray area to this subject and decided to live her husband and home. Luther loved both his children. He had agreed with his wife that their daughter needed her mother. Just as they had agreed that Cooter needed to be with his father more. When Dixie was fifteen she pleaded to come back to Hazzard. She never liked the city and its crowds. She had preferred the woods and streams of Hazzard. Mostly though she missed her Dad and brother. Even as a small child she had handed her Dad tools and watched him work on cars. It had always amazed her when he would get a car that would not even start to run perfectly. She had been allowed to come spend the whole summer with her father when she was fifteen. Over the summer she had somehow to Luther’s surprise, learned how to drive and operate his wrecker. It made him feel good that she liked the garage. This made it easier for him to keep a close eye on her. She spent the whole summer following her big brother, Cooter, on wrecker calls. Luther (or anyone else for that matter) had not paid it too much attention when she started riding with Luke Duke on wrecker calls and to go get parts. Luke had worked part time for Luther since he could drive to make extra money for car parts. Luke had acted like her big brother. Then came her first date, Luther was not really sure how to handle this. He agreed to let her go out with a guy in her class. Luke had tried to talk her into not going out with this guy. He even tried to talk Luther into not letting her go, but in the end Luther let her go, fearing that if he told he no she would go back to her Mother. That whole summer he felt as if he was on a teeter totter, trying to balance out being a strict father but trying to be reasonable. He was still not sure what had happened on her first date, but from the bits and pieces he’d been able to find out through the years it was not good. She had sulked for days. Luke had then asked could he take her out just to show her a good time and get her out of this mood. Luther had given his permission. Luke had agreed to take her to the Boars Nest (where her father and brother would be) to hear the band and to have her home early. Luther thought he was just being a friend. Luther also noticed and approved of the fact that Luke had ordered pop for himself to drink. Since he and his former girlfriend had broken up, Luke had been drinking pretty hard unless it had been his turn to take wrecker calls. As summer ended Dixie had convinced both her parents to let her go to school in Hazzard that fall. By spring, Dixie was fitting into life in Hazzard well; she had also turned sixteen and had gotten her driver’s license. Then, Luther was blind sided with the information that his daughter and Luke had been seriously dating. Luther was so upset at the fact that his trust had been broken by both Dixie and Luke that he couldn’t think straight. When all was said and done Dixie had left Hazzard swearing never to return. Luther finished his coffee and headed to the kitchen for another cup. As he walked by the phone, he stopped. He picked up the phone and dialed the Duke farm. His daughter had stayed there since her return to Hazzard. Luther thought it was about time they talked out a few things. Luther’s friend Jesse Duke answered the phone. “Hello, Jesse, would my daughter be around there somewhere?†Jesse is trying to hush the crew of reception planners down behind him. “Luther. No. Dixie isn’t here at the moment. Haven’t you seen her today?†asked Jesse clueing the others in to who he was talking to. “No, I haven’t seen her today.†Replied Luther. Jesse says innocently, “Well, she did mention stopping by there when she left here.†“Oh, good. I think it’s about time we had a talk about a lot of things.†States Luther. Jesse smiles, “I’m glad to hear you talking like that. You two have put each other through a lot.†Luther adds, “And taken out a lot of it on your family too.†Jesse remarks, “Well, that is all in the past. We all go way back. To far back to hold any hard feelings.†“Well, Jesse, I’m glad to hear you say that. I think I hear Dixie pulling in now.†Says Luther. Jesse says, “Good. I’ll let you go then.†Luther replies, “Yes, that is her. I’ll talk to you later.â€

Chapter 13 A Time to Hurt - A Time to Heal After lunch Luke and Dixie take off toward town in search of her father. The Duke farm is a buzz with plans for a wedding reception. The guys are trying to turn it into a bachelor party. “I wished they’d hurry and radio us. We need to get this thing organized.†Fumes Jeb. All of them had been sworn to secrecy until Mr. Davenport had been told and Luke radioed back with the go ahead to let the big news out. Bo replies, “Well, we have the Boars Nest, the band and our designated driver. He just doesn’t know it yet. You are sure Enos is off tonight, Daisy?†BJ looks at Daisy as she says; “It has been his off day for years, unless Boss or Rosco make him pull double duty.†Coy says, “I just can’t believe Luke would actually get married and did it with out letting us give him a bachelor party. That’s the best part!†Vance looks at his youngest cousin, “Maybe Luke doesn’t see it that way! I think you were to young to pay attention to him when Dixie and him used to date. You could be in a room full of people with either one of them at the other showed up and the room lite up!†BJ had to be a bit nosey by asking. “He had it that bad? Was she his first?†Vance replied, “Yes, he was that bad and as far as she was concerned Luke walked on water. No she was definitely not his first; but I think he was hers.â€

Chapter 13 A Time to Hurt - A Time to Heal Out by the barn: â€Jill we go way back. Like I have told you before, you have scared me to death for years. Just when things look like we could try to make something work; I run, you leave, or we end up fighting over something. When Diane came to town a few years ago I fell head over heels for her, left the farm and even fought with Luke about her. It almost came down to me choosing her or my family. In the end my stubbornness almost got me killed. Fortunately, I have a very stubborn family who would not give up until I listened. It saved my neck. Then, Diane left town and I guess I grew up a little.†Jill looks up into Bo’s eyes, with a bit of a tear in her eyes, “So I guess we are over?†“Jill, you’re going to be in town awhile. Lets just say I’d like to spend some time with Diane, then we can see what happens.†Jill lowers her head. Bo reaches out and takes her chin, “I am sorry. I didn’t want to hurt you. I had no idea that I’d ever see Diane again.†Jill has a lump in her throat and can’t speak at this time. She just nods and walks to her car. Bo watches her drive down the lane. He walks back to the porch where Diane has been waiting. “What do you say we go join a party?†Diane looks at him. “I’d say you don’t look like your much in the mood for a party.†Bo smiles, “You know me way too well. I will be OK in a minute. I just didn’t like hurting her.†“It seems I put you through way to much hurt every time I come to town.†states Diane. Bo replies, “Don’t be silly!†He hugs her tightly. “Come on we have a wedding reception to go to.â€

Chapter 12 Back at the Duke Farm around noon: Coy, Vance, and Jeb are trying their best to keep busy and to stay out of Uncle Jesse's way. Jesse is not in a good mood, as he still does not know where Bo is with his pick up. Uncle Jesse has done every odd job he can fine to do to keep himself busy. He is now fixing a bit of lunch as he hears a car pull up. He wipes his hands and heads for the back door. He sees Jill pull up in her Blue Turbo charged Mercury Capri. Jill approaches the house as Jesse walks on to the porch. "Hello, Mr. Duke. Is Bo around?" Jesse considers his answer. He will not lie but is trying to think of a way to answer the question without causing Bo more trouble than he was probably going to be in. "Hello, Jill. No, Bo isn't around. I really don't have any idea where he is." Jill kind of goes pail and asks, "When was the last time you saw him?" "Well, it was at the Boars Nest yesterday evening. It was right after you two had a disagreement, I believe." States Jesse. Jill starts to leave but decides leaving is just running away from her problems. "Yes, we did have a disagreement. He left with a girl I don't know." Jesse starts, "Jill, I think I know who he left with. In all fairness to you and Bo I will let you two discuss that." Jesse says as he hears his pick up approaching. "And I think you are about to get your chance." BJ climbs back into his rig after dropping off the tractor and parts in Hazzard. "Well, Daisy looks like you were right. I do worry way too much!" Daisy laughs and says, "So now what?" "Well, I guess it's back to the farm. I'll call Stacy latter and see what she has cooking around here." BJ replies. "Ok, sounds great to me." Replies Daisy. Luke looks over at his bride as they are getting close to the Hazzard line. "Penny for your thoughts?" Dixie sighs and smiles, "I was just wishing we could get the whole bunch together and tell them all at once without giving anything away." Luke smiles, "I don't think that will be all that difficult." He says as a mischievous grin comes across his face. "Luke? What are you going to do?" Asks Dixie appearing kind of worried. Luke replies, "Just make my wife happy." They both laugh but it is cut short by the familiar sound of an approaching siren belonging to none other than Sheriff Big Ed Little. Luke looks in the rear view mirror confirming his assumption. As he gears back into passing gear and floors the gas, Luke says to the mirror, "General don't fail me now. I don't think he is just wanting to congratulate us!" Dixie agrees. "What do you think he wants?" "He'll make something up IF he catches us." Luke assures her as he spots one of his and Bo's favorite detours. "Honey, I know you've been out of Hazzard awhile but I know a short cut." Dixie like Cooter has always been a Duke at heart, "Well, take it!" she exclaims. Luke's short reply is, "OK, just hold on!" he turns the General toward a high bank as he speeds up hitting the pile of dirt the General takes to the air and jumps the nearly dry creek, landing the General his usual way, back end first. They were followed closely by Sheriff Little who is so sure he has Luke where he wants him, he fails to get up enough speed when he hits the pile of dirt. Instead of becoming air born he just drives into the creek bed nose first, crushing his radiator and front clip into the far creek bank. As he gets out of his car he removes the drivers door and throws it towards the General parked safely on the other side of the creek. Mumbling something to the effect that "It's not over yet….. I'll get you yet!…." Dixie says, "Boy he is really upset. Is he a friend of yours I haven't meet?" Luke says, "That is Sheriff Big Ed Little, he has been after me and Bo since we used to run shine years ago." "Oh, I'm glad to see he doesn't hold a grudge!" She laughs. "Me too! Are you OK?" Luke asks. "Who me? I'm fine! I loved the jump! I haven't done that in years! Glad to see the General OR you have lost your touch!" Dixie smiles. Luke laughs, "Now, since there is the county line I'll get on with my plan to get Cooter and Karen out to the farm. It is almost lunchtime so everyone else should be there." Luke reaches for the CB mic before Dixie has a chance to ask questions, "Break, one, nine any one home at the Hazzard Garage?" Cooter who is putting some finishing touches on one of the patrol cars damaged by the Orly County cars chasing BJ into Hazzard, picks up his CB bases mic, knowing the sound of the radio and the voice, he replies, "Lost Sheep One this is Crazy Cooter what can I do for you?" "Crazy 'C' I'm coming down Old Mill Road trying to get back to the farm." He lets go of the mic and continues, "Forgive me General." Pressing the mic, "The General Lee is acting up something ferrous. I think the transmission may be going out. It is almost lunch time, so why don't you pick up Karen and follow me back to the farm, if he'll make it that far." Dixie smiles impishly as she catches on to her husbands plan for getting her brother to the farm, "Luke Duke, you can be a very devious person." "Only when I have to be." Luke replies. Cooter replies, "I'll grab some tools and pick up Karen and we'll be right there." Luke laughs, "Ok, I'll just take my time and not push him." Cooter replies, "Ten -four see ya in a bit. Take it easy." Jesse and Jill are waiting for Bo to park the pick up as they hear a big truck approaching. As Bo walks around the truck to open the passenger door for Diane, Jill and Jesse notice Diane at about the same time. Before Bo and Diane can get to Jesse and Jill, BJ and Daisy pull up. Daisy says, "Oh, no. This doesn't look a bit good! See the girl with Bo? That is Diane Benton who came through here with her Carnival of Thrills a few years ago. I think things are about to get interesting here since Jill is with Jesse." "Honey, are things ever quiet here?" asks BJ. "When they are, we worry!" exclaims Daisy as she exists BJ's rig. BJ shakes his head, laughing, "We have way to much in common!" he exclaims. Bo takes Diane's hand and starts towards the porch where Jesse and Jill are standing as BJ helps Daisy from his rig. BJ and Daisy followed by Bear arrive at the porch to find no one has spoken yet. Uncle Jesse is the first to speak. "Bo, it kinda looks like you have a lot of explaining to do; but first I think introductions are in order." He says in Jesse's matter-of-fact way. Bo kind of swallows hard, and replies, "Yes, Sir." Bo starts his introductions, "Diane, you remember Uncle Jesse and Daisy?" Diane nods yes. Bo motions towards BJ, "This is BJ McKay, an old friend of Luke's and unless I miss my guess Daisy's current steady." Daisy blushes, while everyone else but Jill laughs. Jill is too busy being furious! Bo continues, looking at the furious Jill, "Jill Dobbs this is Diane Benton …." Bo's last statement is almost completely covered up by the sound of a fast approaching General Lee and Dixie horn being sounded. Followed by Cooter and Karen in the wrecker, who are very puzzled. Just as the General Lee had crossed the Duke property line Luke who had been limping him along, floors the General and leaves the wrecker in a cloud of dust for only a second as Cooter reacted, flooring the wrecker also. They approach the Duke farmhouse in a cloud of dust! Staring at them from the porch are Jesse and Jill, in the yard are Bo, Diane, Daisy, BJ and Bear. Luke slides the General up close to the house causing a cloud of dust. Cooter slides the wrecker in behind him blocking the General Lee in. Cooter jumps out of the wrecker a bit peeved at being called all the way out of town when the General was running as good as ever. "Luke what is the big idea of telling me the transmission was going out and then, trying to out run me?" Cooter yells. Luke's arrival gets Coy, Vance and Jeb's attention. They come outside to see what is going on. Luke acts as if he doesn't hear Cooter and calming walks to the passenger side of the General Lee. He helps Dixie out of General Lee. She and Luke at this point can't keep from smiling just a bit. Dixie and Luke are purposely concealing their wedding bands. Luke almost can not contain his laughter and says calmly, "Cooter, old buddy, come on up to the house and we'll explain." Cooter is still hot under the collar, "Oh, WE'LL explain why you told me a bold faced lie! What does Dixie have to do with you lying?" Luke reaches out and puts his hand on Cooter's shoulder, "Well, if you come on, you'll find out." Luke turns toward the house and takes in the picture of the Duke clan and friends all looking their direction. For the first time he sees both Jill and Diane, "Looks like we came in the middle of something." Uncle Jesse, still not in a good mood, says, "Actually, I think you did, but with that kind of entrance maybe, we should hear what's up with you first." NARRATOR: Boy, it looks like Bo is enjoying being out of trouble for a minute! Luke walks over to Uncle Jesse, he kind of moves Dixie in front of him and takes his left hand and places it into her left pocket removing her hand (Unnoticed by anyone.) "We had something we wanted to show all of you and we wanted to do it with you all together." Jesse states, "Well, after the day I'm having it had better be good." Dixie blushes as she says, "Oh, it is good." Jesse replies, "Ok, then out with it." Luke brings his and Dixie's left hands up where Jesse and the others are able to see the golden wedding bands. All eyes fall on the rings. Everyone just stares a bit in shock that Luke would REALLY get married. Jesse is the first to speak, "It is going to take more than a couple of rings for me to believe that you two got married." As tears come to Jesse's kind eyes, he is trying to still be mad. Dixie takes from behind her back their marriage license and hands it to Uncle Jesse. Jesse reads it, clears the lump from his throat (he is no longer mad), and says joyfully, "Looks like that lunch I made is going to be the start of a Hazzard reception!" The others gather around with well wishes, hugs, and back slaps. When Cooter gets to Dixie he hugs her tightly, "Sis, I still don't see what you see in this guy!" he then turns to Luke, "Just take care of her or answer to me! And I have not forgotten about you lying to me!" "Don't worry. I plan to take very good care of her." Assures Luke. "Cooter, it was my fault he lied. Well, sort of!" says Dixie, "I wanted everyone we care about to be here all at once." Jesse says, "So I take it you have not told your father, yet?" Luke replies, "This was our first stop. It nearly took an act of Congress to get you all together." "Well, as soon as lunch is over you need to catch up to him before someone else tells him his only daughter has gotten married without inviting him." States Jesse. "Yes, Sir. We will do just that. I am sorry we did this with out any of you all there, but we have a plan to make it up to all concerned." Replies Luke. Dixie finishes his statement as the others are wondering how they could make up for them missing their wedding, "We are going to repeat our vows in one month, so ladies we have a lot of work to do!" exclaims Dixie. All the females are really excited with the exception of Jill who has been waiting patiently to find out what was up with Bo. Jesse says, "I think that is a great idea. I want to give you both my love and congratulations. Now back to the events you came in on. Bo while we are finishing up lunch you need to have a talk with Jill and Diane. We will talk about your worrying me all night and half the day later." Bo sighs, "Yes, Sir." All the others head for the house leaving Bo, Jill and Diane to talk out their differences. In the living room, the guys are all talking. Luke asks Jeb, "What is going on out there? When I left Bo and Jill were fighting as usual but where did Diane come from?" BJ says, "Don't feel too bad, Luke, we missed the excitement too. We pulled in right before you." Jeb says, "Well, cousin I'll tell you the short version. Bo and Jill got into it. He showed up at the Boars Nest and runs into Diane about the time Jill showed up. They had words and he left with Diane. They had just pulled in right before you all got here. Jesse had no idea where Bo or his truck was all night, just that Bo was with Diane. And let me tell you we have lived hard all day!" "Whew, I can only imagine. I guess it didn't help that I was out over night too?" questions Luke. Jeb replies, "No there wasn't too much said. Of course I guess he figured anyone who took sleeping bags and breakfast things fishing wasn't coming home any time soon." Luke laughs, "What has everyone got against taking sleeping bags fishing? We all used to do it." Jeb exclaims, "Yeah, Luke but we didn't "catch" us a wife either!" "We were using the wrong bait!" laughs Luke. They others are cracking up at their cousins discussion. Chapter 13 Coming Soon Joni For more great BJ Adventures click here. http://groups.msn.com/BJandtheBearFanClub

Welcome ReneeeLord! Your character sounds like he will fit right into the "trouble" in Hazzard! As long as he stays away from Boss's crooked deals! Thanks Daney. I have been offline for over a week but I have still been writing. I have a new post but have to read it first. Glad to hear they are being read! LOL DixieDavenport

Chapter 11 The Wedding ??? While Dixie does her hair and trades her red flannel shirt for an off the shoulder white blouse Mrs. Brown slips out to her garden for a bouquet of Lilac and sweet peas. She checks on the men who have completed the license. She sees that Luke had picked out a simple set of golden wedding bands. Mrs. Brown finds some blue ribbon to finish off the bouquet. She thinks to herself: something borrowed – the blouse, something blue – the ribbon, something old – we need something old, and the rings are the something new. I still have to come up with something old. She goes to her jewelry box and takes out a set of pearls that had been her grandmothers. “Well these are truly something old.†Mrs. Brown returns to Dixie with the bouquet and pearls. “Dixie, do you have any music in mind?†“I’ve been thinking. I’d like the traditional “Wedding March†and afterwards “Lost in Love†by Air Supply, if that is possible.†Replies Dixie. “Of course it is possible, My Dear. With this age of computers, I can have about any music you want in just a few minutes.†Mrs. Brown replies. Surprised, Dixie laughs at herself. Amazed the computer age has reached this far and someone of Mrs. Browns age! “I’ll go get things set up. You finish getting ready and I’ll be back in a few minutes. I almost forgot.†Pulling the pearls from her pocket. “Here, Dear, wear these for good luck. They were my Grandmothers’.†Says Mrs. Brown who is thoroughly enjoying every minute of this. “Oh, my!!!! They are absolutely gorgeous!!! Exclaims Dixie. Mrs. Brown helps Dixie hook the pearls on then goes to check on the men. Dixie touches up her hair and places a left over piece of Lilac in her hair. She stares in the mirror thinking to herself. In a few minutes I’ll really – FINALLY be Mrs. Lucas Duke! She laughs to herself. I bet only a handful of people even in Hazzard know it’s Lucas not just Luke! As a bit of nervousness tries to over take her excitement she visually checks the strength of the ceiling above her. “Hummm at least it doesn’t look like it could fall.†She paces to the window; well, no family and no law outside to try to stop this time! Now anyway!†she thinks out loud. Mrs. Brown returns for Dixie, after getting everything set up. She leads her to the hallway just out side the Parlor that was long ago turned into a Wedding Chapel. “Wait here, Dear, until I start the music.†She instructs. Dixie nods. The old familiar tune starts. Luke is positioned in front of Mr. Brown. As the music starts, Luke turns to see his near life long friend and the love of his life start down the aisle toward him. Dressed in boots, jeans, white blouse and accented with pearls and Lilac and sweet pea bouquet. Dixie Lee Davenport starts down the aisle towards the only man she has ever loved, Lucas Keith Duke. Dixie arrives at Luke’s side. They face each other as the music ends. Mr. Brown says, â€Dixie repeat after me, ‘Lucas I take you to be my lawfully wedding husband.’ Dixie looks into Luke’s eyes and begins, “Lucas I take you to be my lawfully wedding husband.†Mr. Brown continues. “Before these witnesses I vow to love you and care for you as long as we both shall live.†Dixie repeats as tears fill her eyes, “Before these witnesses I vow to love you and care for you as long as we both shall live.†Mr. Brown says, “I take you, with all your faults and your strengths, as I offer myself to you with my faults and my strengths.†Dixie clearly says, “, “I take you, with all your faults and your strengths, as I offer myself to you with my faults and my strengths.†Mr. Brown reads from his book, “I will help you when you need help, and will turn to you when I need help.†Dixie repeats, “I will help you when you need help, and will turn to you when I need help.†Mr. Brown concludes, “I choose you as the person with whom I will spend my life.†Dixie repeats in almost a whisper, “I choose you as the person with whom I will spend my life.†As she places the larger of the two identical golden weddings bands on her husbands finger for the entire world to see. Mr. Brown turns to Luke, “Lucas repeat after me, ‘Dixie I take you to be my lawfully wedding wife.’ Luke clearly and certainly says, “Dixie I take you to be my lawfully wedding wife.†Mr. Brown continues. “Before these witnesses I vow to love you and care for you as long as we both shall live.†Luke, now seeing the tears forming in Dixie’s eyes, says as tears form in his eyes, “Before these witnesses I vow to love you and care for you as long as we both shall live.†Mr. Brown says, “I take you, with all your faults and your strengths, as I offer myself to you with my faults and my strengths.†Luke repeats, “I take you, with all your faults and your strengths, as I offer myself to you with my faults and my strengths.†Mr. Brown continues, “I will help you when you need help, and will turn to you when I need help.†Luke says, “I will help you when you need help, and will turn to you when I need help.†Mr. Brown concludes, “I choose you as the person with whom I will spend my life.†More certain of this than almost any other thing in his life, Luke repeats clearly through tear filled eyes, “I choose you as the person with whom I will spend my life.†And places a simple golden band on his new brides ring finger. Mr. Brown concludes as his wife wipes a tear from her eye, “I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride! As Luke takes Dixie in his arms for a long passionate kiss, “Lost in Love†by Air Supply begins to play in the background. Several minutes later, Mr. Brown tells the new couple that they only have one more thing to make this legal. He instructs them to sign the license. “Now, this is only the pretty copy. I will file the official one at the courthouse later today; after I’ve had a nap!†Exclaims the worn out Justice of the Peace. Luke and his new Bride climb in the General Lee heading for Hazzard! Chapter 12coming soon! Joni For more great BJ Adventures click here. http://groups.msn.com/BJandtheBearFanClub

Coming soon chapter 11, do you think that Luke and Dixie will really get married? DixieDavenport

As they leave the room Mr. Brown enters. "Ok, Luke. Lets see what we need here. Do you have the rings or license?" Luke replies, "No, like Dixie said this is kind of a sudden thing." "That is no problem. I have everything you need. How long have you two known each other? " Inquires Mr. Brown. Luke laughs, "We've known each other since we were toddlers. We have been through a lot even though she hasn't been back to Hazzard since she was about fifteen. We have wanted to do this for years but were prevented from doing so." "Luke is she …." Knowing Mr. Brown had to have remembered past events, Luke finishes his sentence, "I thought you'd remember." Knowingly, he says, "Let's leave all that behind, but I must ask, …. Neither of you are doing this just to get even? You are both sincere?" "Yes, we are both very sincere. We figure with everything that we've been through together; there is nothing we can't make it through now." Luke explains. Mr. Brown says, "Ok, but I know how close you are to your family. Are you sure you want to take such a big step with out any of them here?" Luke smiles, "We've talked about that too. What we are really wanting do to is to just be married and make it legal today. Then we can plan something bigger in a few weeks or so for everyone else." "Ok, then let's get started on this bit of paper work." He says. In another room of the Brown house. Dixie and Mrs. Brown have been talking about old times and the wedding. "Are you sure you want to be married in jeans and boots?" Dixie smiles, "I feel more at home in jeans and boots." Looking through the racks of clothes Mrs. Brown has on hand for sure times, Dixie says, "But I would like to borrow a blouse." "Dear, you are welcome to use anything you'd like. I just you all would consider calling your families to be here." Says Mrs. Brown. "What do you think of the idea of us planning to redo our vows in front of everyone in a few weeks, after they get used to the idea?" Asks Dixie. "Oh, My. I love it!" She exclaims. "And I promise I'll not wear jeans." Laughs Dixie. "In that case I'll not fuss about the jeans today." Laughs Mrs. Brown. "Now we have to get you ready."

Early morning Chick Mahoney The General Lee is seen approaching a little white house surrounded by an immaculate yard filled with flowers and white picket fence. Luke parks the General and cuts the motor. He smiles at Dixie. "Any second thoughts?" asks Dixie. "Not a one. You?" he asks. She smiles back at Luke, "Luke I have waited for this moment since I was fifteen! No, no second thoughts." "Well, alright!" exclaims Luke. He climbs out of the General. Dixie for once waits for him to approach her side of the General and help her out. Holding hands they advance to the front door. Luke knocks on the door with the old doorknocker. An older man holding a cup of coffee in one hand and a newspaper in the other wearing a bathrobe greets them. "What can I do for you this early morning?" He looks at the gleaming couple. Luke says, "We'd like to be married." "Doesn't anyone plan these things anymore?" grumbles the Justice of the Peace. Normally very happy to see customers come to his Wedding Chapel his attitude takes Luke by surprise. Seeing the look on Luke's face Mr. Brown apologies, " Look, I'm sorry about that, it's just I've been woke up 5 times last night for weddings." Understanding this Luke smiles, "Well, you are the most popular wedding chapel in the state." The older man declares, "Sometimes I think I am the ONLY one in the state. Come in, come in." He gets a good look at Luke, "Don't I know you?" Luke replies, "Yes, Sir, you do. I'm …" The older man interrupts, "Luke Duke??" Laughing at his surprise, "Yes, Sir." "Well, where is my good friend Jesse? He is on his way?" Inquires the Justice of the Peace Brown. Luke shakes his head negatively, "No, Sir. It's just us." Dixie joins the conversation, "It's kind of a spur of the moment thing." "Tell you all what. Step in here and look over some of these packages that I have available. I'll have the Mrs. get you some coffee while I change. Then we'll see what all we need." Suggests the long time Justice of the Peace who indeed was known for his romantic weddings. Several minutes pass as Luke and Dixie check out the book of wedding packages. Mrs. Brown enters with a tray of coffee and cinnamon rolls. "Good morning." She says cheerfully as she serves coffee. "I wasn't aware that we had one of the most allusive bachelors in the tri-state area here!" Dixie smiles proudly as Luke blushes just a bit! Dixie says, "That's right. How have you been Mrs. Brown?" She takes a good look at Dixie. "Oh, MY!!! Dixie?" "Yes, Maim." "I haven't seen you since…." "Since I was about 14 at summer camp." Finishes Dixie. "Come on Dear. We'll let them talk. Lets go see what kind of goodies we can find for such a special occasion." Mrs. Brown says as she hustles Dixie off through the house.

At the Fairgrounds Bo and Diane are standing near Jesse's pick up truck kissing. Bo looks at her sort of pleading, "Diane, please come to the farm with me. We can pick up your car at the Boars Nest later tonight." "Bo, I'd love to. It's just that after everything that went down between us all the last time I was here, I know I'm not going to be their favorite person." Bo tries to convince her, "Diane, the last time you were here, I had to make a choice. The choice I made to help you and be with you hurt them because I chose you instead of them. I don't want to have to choose between being with them or you. I know it is possible to have both you and my family." Diane lets him win, "Ok, I'll go back with you but if things are uncomfortable, we'll leave?" He hugs her tightly, "Darlin' you've got it! Ye -ha! Come on." They head for Hazzard! At the Orphanage Jill had not slept well at all. She knew she had to try to talk to Bo. Picking up the keys to her car, she heads for the Duke Farm.

Scenes of BJ's rig traveling down the highway. "Against the Wind" is playing in the background. The "Welcome to Hazzard" sign comes into view. From the CB radio on the console a female voice is heard coming in low and with static, "Break one - nine. How about that Milwaukee Kid." Bear hearing the voice bounces in his seat and makes happy noises. BJ looks at Bear and his showing off, then to Daisy, and back to the radio. He knows the voice as well as Bear does. He smiles a mischievous grin at Daisy. He turns a few knobs and flips switches (increasing his power), then reaches for the CB Mike, "This is the one and only Milwaukee Kid. Come back Bobcat. What' is your twenty?" Bobcat is Callie's CB handle. "Hey, there Kid. I'm fixing to drop this load in Atlanta soon, and then head to the Country Comfort. Can I count on seeing you there?" Daisy is giving BJ a look, wondering whom he is talking to. "I left there this morning. When you get there, see Bullets. He has a message for you and how to reach me." BJ replies. "I copied you, but you must be pretty far away. I'm loosing you out. I'll talk to you soon. Bobcat's out" "10-4 Bobcat. Talk to you later. Good hearing from you and be careful." BJ says into the mike. Then to Daisy, "You remember my female "drivers" you weren't going to be jealous of?" Daisy manages a worried half smile, "Yeah." "Well, you'll get your chance to find out." Says BJ. Laughing Daisy asks, "So which one is 'Bobcat'?" "That would be Callie." BJ states, "And make no mistake; she earned her handle." They both laugh. They continue towards the farm. Daisy says, "Things sure seem quite." NARRATOR: Things quiet in Hazzard County??? That can only mean that Big Time Trouble is on the way.

Chapter 10 Quiet Day in Hazzard???? At the Duke Farm Dawn is not far away as Jesse Duke the family patriot makes his way to the kitchen still dressed in his nightshirt. He puts on coffee. "Wonder how many people I'll cook for today?" he mumbles to his self good-naturedly. Jesse loves having his family around and loves to cook for them but even when he's not around them he finds himself putting on a tough exterior. While waiting for the coffee he pulls back the curtain to see that only the Jeep is out front. Since Daisy had gone with BJ on a run, Jeb, Vance and Coy had taken the Jeep last night to the Boars Nest. Jesse figured since Luke and Dixie took sleeping bags and breakfast foods with them, they had not planned on being home last night with the General Lee, but where was Jesses' pickup that Bo had driven? Jeb was the first awake. Smelling coffee he knew it was time to roll out and get the other two boys up. He managed to get Coy and Vance up while he dressed. The three made their way to the kitchen. "Morning, Uncle Jesse." Says Jeb sleepily. "Morning fellas. Have any of you all heard from Bo?" asks Jesse. The three sleepy young men look at each other trying to process the question. Almost in unison they say, "No." Jeb continues, "Not since he and Jill got into it at the Boars Nest and he left with that girl who had the carnival." In an obvious bad mood Jesse says, "Well, he'll turn up or the jail will call!" Searching for words Coy says, "Uncle Jesse, now don't worry he's probably just ……" Interrupting his sentence Jesse fusses, "Don't tell me not to worry. You kids don't have any idea how much I worry about you all when you go and do fool things. Now help me fix some breakfast. We may have time to eat it and start the chores before things go hay wire around here." "Yes, Sir, but what makes you think things will go hay wire?" asks Vance. "Why shouldn't I think that? It always does around here and my big toe hurts. When my big toe hurts you can bet on trouble." States Uncle Jesse. Trying to lighten the mood Coy says kind of low, "Are you sure your shoe is just not too tight?" "Coy! You're not that Danged Cooter Davenport! And no my shoe ain't too tight, now eat your breakfast!" Huffs Jesse. Trying not to laugh. Coy says, "Yes, Sir." The other two boys are also trying not to smile, but are about to loose it.

The McCormick Family! THis family is my creation. Any likenesses or simularities are total coencidence! Please contact me before using these characters! Thanks, -- Dixie Father -- Bill McCormick -- Like Luke Duke Mother --- Brenda McCormick --- Likes Luke as long as Robin doesn't get hurt. Daughter -- ( Robin about Lukes age. ) This is Lukes first LOVE! She drives a 1977 Mercury Marquis witha 390 Big Block -- it is equipped with 4 - 60 air (Roll down 4 windows --- go 60 MPH!) Big Brother -- Marc McCormick -- from Hardcastle and McCormick thiese are the years before he meets Judge Hardcastle professionally! Drives a Firebird! Little Brother -- David McComick -- He is 4 years Robins Jr. Loves causing trouble and isn't peticular for whom he causes it!!! Dixie

Dixie Davenport --- (Maybe Duke one of these days!) CB Handle --- "Lady Shotgun!" She is Cooter's LITTLE sister making Luke Duke just over 4 years older than her. She is your true "Good hearted woman, Locing a goodtiming man!" Cooter's Mother and Father split up when she was at a very young age; but she returns to Hazzard to spend the summer and maybe more with her father at the age of 15. Well, let's say 15 going on 25 (with a little help from Daisy). Things go from bad to worse and she leaves Hazzard County swearing NEVER to return. After years of going through life, having men not measure up she is talked into returning to Hazzard to see if she can rekindal the flames she and Luke once shared! AND FOKES THESE FLAMES END UP BEING MORE THA EVEN A SMOKE JUMPER CAN HANDLE!!!! SHe is talented too! She used to sing (sometimes with Luke) and run sound for Jeb, Coy and Vances Band "The Rebels". This is how she used to get into the Boars Nest and snitch Cooter and Luke's beers when she was only 15!!!!!! Her current job will be reveiled in the plot! Her current ride is yet to be determined --- but she can handle a wrecker as good as Cooter!!!!! Being as Luke Duke hates skinny women --- she is a little above average weight & height. She is physically and mentally strong -- though she does reveal a sensitive side to her closest friends. She has med. Brown hair and is an above average height of 5'6". Her best quality is she -- like Cooter--- has always been a Duke at heart! If you are interested in using Dixie, please contact me. Dixie

Luke’s First Love! Disclaimer: Likeness to anyone living or dead are coincidental. The McCormick family characters are my fictional characters. If you wish to use them please e-mail me. This may take awhile to complete as I really want to finish BJ Goes to Hazzard before giving this much attention. Please be patient! Thanks! Dixie Characters Duke Family: Jesse Duke Luke Duke (15 -- soon to be 16) Bo Duke (14 -- going on 15) Daisy Duke (Just turned 14) Coy Duke (14) Vance Duke (13) Jeb Duke (12) McCormick Family Bill McCormick (Robin's Father) Brenda McCormick (Robin's Mother) Robin McCormick (15 -- soon to be 16) Marc McCormick (16) -- (IF you remember Hardcastle & McCormick this is Marc before he meets Judge Hardcastle) David McCormick (11) Davenport Family Cooter Davenport (16) Chapter 1 Luke's First Day of High School Walking down the Luke is the lane to catch the bus for the first time without Bo. Today is Luke’s first day a Hazzard High School. He stands in the early morning dawn waiting for the bus. He is still a little upset because Jesse didn't let him drive to school. Sure he doesn't have his license yet, but he can drive a ridge runner almost as good as any other driver in the county. This is due to Jesse letting him ride with him for several years now and the last couple of years he has even let Luke deliver a few loads on his own. Luke hears the familiar sound of the bus approaching. He steps onto the bus. There are a few people already on the bus. He spots his buddy, Cooter Davenport in the back seat. He takes the seat beside Cooter. "Hey Cooter", says Luke. "Hey there Buddy-row". Replies Cooter. "I hoped I'd not be riding the bus this morning." Luke states. "Hey, I told you Jesse wasn't going to let you drive to school." laughs Cooter. "Well, I really don't see why, after all he did have me take that "trip" the other night." Insists Luke. Cooter knows Luke is referring to hauling a load of shine. "Yeah, Luke, but that was in the middle of the night not in daylight, right in town." "Yeah, I know." sighs Luke. The bus makes another stop to pick up. Getting on the bus is Luke and Cooter's good friend, Marc McCormick. Followed by his younger sister, Robin. Marc heads for the guys in the back of the bus. He sets down with Luke. "Are you all ready for today? I’ll be glad when I don’t have to go to school.†Grumbles Marc. Barely hearing Marc, Luke is watching Robin who is wearing boots, a short leather looking shirt with a low cut blouse, her long light brown hair is falling over her shoulders. She had stopped towards the front of bus taking a seat with her friends. “Yeah, me too Marc. I didn’t know Robin was in High School.†Marc fusses, “Yeah, ain’t it a bummer! I won’t be able to do anything now. Miss Goody Two Shoes surely tell on me at every turn!†“Yeah, I know what you mean.†Agrees Luke. After several more stops they finally arrive at the High School. Everyone gets off the bus and goes in search of their class schedules and their first classes. Luke is happy to see his first class is something he likes –Gym. He heads for the gym having been to many games there he knows where it is. Robin and her best friend Jill are not happy seeing that their first class is gym. “Why would they schedule gym as a first class.†, says Robin. “Yeah, we’ll have to fix our hair twice!†grumbles Jill “And make up.†Adds Robin. Walking into the Gym she checks out the guys standing on the other side of the room. She spots Luke Duke, her brothers’ good friend. He is wearing tight jeans and a blue shirt that fits snuggly to his muscular chest and arms. “Jill this may not be so bad!†“Have you lost your mind?†questions Jill. “No.†she says flatly. “I have not lost my mind at all.†She says as she elbows Jill and nodding towards Luke.

Chapter 9 The Proposal! Dawn Hazzard Pond: The sky is just beginning to lighten up when Luke awakens to find Dixie curled into the crock of his arm. For a few minutes before moving an inch he watches her sleep. He thinks what a beautiful woman she has become. His thoughts can’t help but think back to the last time they were here in this spot. It was about three months after Dixie’s big birthday!!! She was so happy because she could do about what she wanted, even snitching Luke and Cooters drinks when adults weren’t watching. That night at the Boars Nest Luke suggested she ask to spend the night with Daisy at the farm so she wouldn’t have a curfew. She told her Dad not to worry about her because after Luke and her left the Boars Nest she was going to the farm to stay with Daisy. It was a hot summer night so Luke suggested they leave early and take a ride out to the lake. (At this point Luke was trying to settle down his wild ways. He’d been in and out of trouble since his senior year in high school over his ex girlfriend Robin. It seemed her new boyfriend and younger Brother, David were always causing him to get into trouble.) Luke drove down to the lake and parked in his secret spot. He and Dixie had walked around the lake while sipping on liquor Luke just happened to have in the trunk. They returned to the General Lee and ended up in the back seat. A few hours later while on routine patrol with a Trooper Mitchell headed towards the lake. He had with him a new State Trooper who was very eager to make a name for himself. Trooper Mitchell knew the car and was pretty sure what was going on but the young Trooper insisted on checking into it. The next thing Luke knew he was looking into the new Troopers flashlight. The new Trooper ordered them out of the car. Luke being temporarily blinded by the flashlight asked who was there. Trp. Mitchell identified himself. Luke asked them to give them a minute to get dressed. Luke covered Dixie the best he could while she got dressed, then he put on his jeans and took his shirt with him as he got out of the car. The new Trp. asked if they had been drinking. Luke knew that they had him already for at least indecent exposure, but he just hoped he could talk Dixie out of trouble. So he decided to be honest with them. Yes, they had been drinking but didn’t intend to go anywhere until morning. The new Trp. asked for ID’s. Dixie at this point is shaking like a leaf. Luke tells her to get out her ID. He hands both ID’s the Trp. The new Trp. goes to run them and the tags on the General to see if they are legal. Luke talks to Trp. Mitchell, telling him, that he knew the new guy just wanted to bust him, and could they just leave the General there and take Dixie home? See Luke did not want them to call Cooter or his Dad to pick up the General with Dixie there. Knowing all Hell would break loose when Luther Davenport had to come and pick up Dixie from the Sheriffs office. Trp. Mitchell had been around for a while and said he supposed they could do that much if Luke would not give them any trouble. When the new Trp. came back he ordered Luke to put his hands on the car and spread them! Luke was getting a bit disgusted at this point. What is his problem? He was making all this fuss over a couple of misdemeanors? At this point Trp. Mitchell spoke up saying, “This is not really necessary.†Then the new Trp. handed the two ID’s to Trp. Mitchell. Trp. Mitchell looked at the ID’s as the new Trp. pointed out the birthdays. Trp. Mitchell hands the ID’s to Luke and asked if the information was correct? Luke stated as far as he knew. Then he asked Dixie the same thing. She also said her information was correct. Trp. Mitchell showed the ID’s to Luke and asked him his age he said, “ 20â€. Then he asked Luke how old Dixie was. Luke started to respond with the age he thought she was “eightee….†But looked at the ID as he was talking. He looked at Dixie almost in shock. “Sixteen??!!†Luke gasped almost unable to breath. Dixie said innocently, “Yeah? So? You knew I just had my sweet sixteen a few months ago. But what is the problem?†At this point Luke almost passed out; he still remembers his knees going so weak he set down on the hood of the General to keep from falling. He had been preaching to Bo since before Bo turned 18 to ID any one before he bought them a drink, to be really careful since the law was trying to bust them they could put someone up to setting them up. He had preached and preached! He had also thought he had been so careful in this area since he had been 18. “Sixteen….. Oh, ….. Hell.†Dixie was very innocent and did not realize that Luke was in big trouble. After Luke regained some composure about his own self he tried to calm Dixie. Trp. Mitchell had always been a close friend of the Dukes but had to do his job. He decided to charge Luke with Indecent Exposure, Public Intoxication and 2 counts of Contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He explained to Luke that Dixie’s Dad could press the felony the charge of Statutory Rape if he chose to, in which case one count of the contributing would be dropped. The General was left parked. Luke and Dixie were transported to the Hazzard County courthouse, where Luke was booked and Dixie’s father called to pick her up and to see what he wanted done with Luke. Dixie’s father and Cooter were furious!! He wanted the book thrown at Luke. In order to find Luke guilty there would have to be tests ran on Dixie to obtain the proof. Luke could not bare this and agreed to plead guilty to keep Dixie from having to go through this embarrassment. He even pleaded with her father, mother and the Judge to let him marry her. Figuring this was the least he could do for her reputation that was sure to go down the drain and Luke truly knew he loved this girl. His requests were denied. The Judge that Luke went before was Judge Milton C. Hardcastle better known as “Hardcaseâ€. Luckily for Luke he was a very good friend of Jesse’s. After listening to Luke’s side of the story he truly believed that Luke did not know Dixie was 16. However, the law and Dixie’s father must also be satisfied. Making one of the toughest decisions in his career he sentenced Luke to the maximum of 20 years in prison. There was also a condition placed that Dixie and Luke could not phone or write each other. The Judge also spouted a lot of Latin gobbledy goop that no one from Hazzard understood. With in a few days of the trial Luke was transported to prison for the next twenty years—talk about a broken spirited Duke. Dixie could not stand the looks her father gave her. The looks from everyone else in Hazzard did not do her any good either, so she left Hazzard swearing never to return because Luke would not be there. Six months later Luke was in the process of planning an escape to try to get out and see Dixie just for a little while, when he was called out by the transportation team. He was transported to Hazzard unknowingly to the Duke or Davenport clans. He was taken before Judge Hardcastle for reconsideration. They talked many hours in the Judges chambers alone before the Judge explained that he had every intention of letting him go in six months when he sentenced him, but if he or Mr. Davenport knew this then it would not have been as effective. Luke was released. The Judge also sealed the records as a favor to Jesse and Luke. He and Cooter eventually made up, however, Cooter never told Luke Dixie’s where abouts. Mr. Davenport even accepted Luke afterwards since Dixie wasn’t around. Luke looks at Dixie, then as the last few stars in the night sky. He thanks his lucky stars to have this beautiful woman he has loved so long beside him. He gently kisses her cheek and brushes a stray hair from her face before slipping away into the morning. He builds up the fire, puts on coffee, and has started breakfast before she stirs. Luke smiles and pours her coffee, taking it to her so she can still cuddle under the covers in the early morning chill. “Morning, Beautiful.†Sleepily, Dixie replies, “I know your not talking to me.†Luke replies, “Yes, Darlin’ I am. Are you in a hurry to get back to the farm?†Dixie says, “No. Why. I told you I never wanted this to end.†Thinking, Luke says, “Good, just wondering.†After breakfast, Luke packed their things and placed them in the car. Going back to Dixie he suggests a walk. They walk in the fog of early morning around the lake. Luke spots a fallen log and they take a seat there. “Dixie, since you walked into the Boars Nest the other night, I have been thinking about us.†He pauses, “If it is possible, I love you more now than I ever have. I don’t know if this will work. I don’t have a lot to offer you. All I can say is I would die trying to make you happy.†Luke slips from the log to the ground in front of Dixie on one knee he continues, “ Dixie Davenport will you marry me?†Tears have already begun to fall from Dixie’s cheeks. “Luke, …†Luke continues, “When ever you want. Now or ten years from now, you name it. Just say you will marry me.†Dixie runs her fingers through Luke’s’ hair sending chills down to his toes. “Yes…..Luke, I will marry you.†She says through her tears. They kiss passionately for a long while. After their long kiss, Luke asks, “So when do you want to make this legal?†“Honey, I’d say right now, if Uncle Jesse and the others had not been waiting for this as long as we have.†Dixie states. “Darlin’, I told you I have been thinking this through for oh so long. What would you say about us going to Chick Mahoney this morning? Making everything legal and then later, we’ll do it again for the others?†Luke proposes. In shock Dixie says, “You mean Luke Duke not only proposed to me, but is willing to marry me TWICE???†“Anything to make you happy!†he declares. They seal it with a kiss! Chapter 10 coming soon! Joni For more great BJ Adventures click here. http://groups.msn.com/BJandtheBearFanClub

Chapter 8 Welcome Back !!!!! At the garage: Cooter is under the hood of a newer model SUV. Bo walks into the shop. Cooter looks up as he enters. "You look like walking trouble." Bo gives him a half smile. Cooter studies him a minute and asks, "What's wrong?" Bo replies solemnly, "Three guesses." Cooter stands up wiping a wrench off, "Jill?" "Yeah." Bo says, "Nice ride. Karen's? What's wrong here?" Cooter says, "Yeah, its Karen's. Lord only knows who her Dad has had under the hood. Never did trust those high priced city mechanics. So, I'm just checking it out. What is Jill’s problem now, as if I can't guess." "Well, for starters, she's still mad about the other night at the Boars Nest. We have been arguing ever since. I went over tonight to try to make up. I took the pick up, first mistake, I guess. On the way I ran into Cletus so I took a little detour through Dry Creek. As you can imagine by the time I got there the truck was a little muddy." Shaking his head, Cooter replies, "Same old Jill, huh?" "Cooter, I swear, I think she has gotten worse." Bo states. “Or was she always that bad and I just didn’t see.†Cooter looks up at him with a “You have finally seen the light—But I’m not gonna tell you that.†Look. Boots are heard approaching the front of the garage. A female voice says, "Do you intend to spend all evening with this thing?" They laugh. Cooter replies, "Just finished up." Karen sees Bo as her eyes adjust to the light. "So are you two ready to go listen to the band?" “Hi Karen.†Bo says gloomily. “Hey, Bo. What’s wrong?†Karen says with a look of concern. Cooter shakes his head, “Well, Darlin’, you do remember how Bo and Jill get along.†“Oh. Yeah. I do. What did you do NOW, Bo? “ She asks. Frowning, Bo says, “Thanks a bunch there Karen. It’s a long story. Starting with that fight the other night.†“Oh, Lord, she’s still on that? We are talking about the fight Cooter was itching to get in to but it got broke up before he got there??†Laughing Bo says, “Yeah, that’s the one!†Being the lady Cooter remembers, she takes them both by the arm and says, “Well, her loose my gain. You can both accompany me to hear the band. I’d be proud to have such courageous men by my side. †She flatters. Bo driving Jesses’ pickup and Cooter and Karen in the wrecker race into the Boars Nest Parking Lot with dust clouds flying. Getting out of the pick up Bo shouts, “Yahoo, still can out run that soupped up wrecker of yours Crazy ‘C’ !!!†“Just remember, the Winner buys the first round!†laughs Cooter. “That’s OK. Probably a lot cheaper than taking Jill out.†Sighs Bo, taking Karen by the other arm. They enter the smoke filled room of the County’s best “Clubâ€. Still maintaining its dollar cover charge to keep out the rif-raf. They make their way through all the “good-ole boys†to find a table up front reserved for the band and friends. (This was several tables pulled together way up front near the make shift stage that Boss had had put up so all the celebrities pulled over in the Hazzard County Speed trap would have somewhere to set up.) One of the waitresses brings a round of Beer for the three. “Good seats tonight.†Says Karen. Bo replies, “Well, with Coy, Vance and Jeb in the band, Daisy on a run with BJ, and Luke and Dixie “fishing†that pretty much cuts us down.†Back at the orphanage, Jill has been having second thoughts about her attitude towards Bo. She really cares about him. She had always cared for him, but she had always managed to stick her foot in her mouth causing a big argument. Being an orphan herself she always felt people looked down on her, so she felt she needed to be with someone who was an upstanding citizen in order to fit in to “normal†life. Bo had always treated he good. He also had the world’s greatest family. Yet, it seemed that they were always getting in to trouble with the law. Bo had tried for years to explain how the Hazzard County system worked but Jill had lived there for years and NEVER been into trouble. She just couldn’t imagine how one could be as Bo said, “minding their own business and end up in trouble.†She figures Bo has had plenty of time to go to his usual hang out, “The Boars Nestâ€. The “evil†side of her wonders if he’d had time to get thrown in jail yet! He had been upset that she didn’t show her support and come to the jail with Jesse and the others to bail Luke, BJ and him out. How could she be seen at a place like a ‘jail’ and bailing out someone who BROKE the law, if she was going to be good citizen? She shakes off that thought, deciding to drive over and try to talk to him. At the Boars Nest: Bo is trying to get out of his mood. As he sips his beer and listens to his cousins’ band he tries to sort things out in his mind. He and Jill had always been physically attracted to each other, but spending any length of time together usually ended up in them arguing. It seemed to Bo that she thought he was an embarrassment to her. Cooter and Karen try to get him to lighten up but it just doesn’t work. Bo is still thinking and staring into space toward the back of the bar when the door to Boss’s private office opens and out steps Diane Benton. Bo had fell head over heels for her several years ago when she brought her “Carnival of Trills†through Hazzard. She had even talked him into jumping 32 cars with the General Lee. Bo had gone against Jesse and his family even leaving the farm during her stay. Diane in the end told Bo she had started off using him to get him to make the jump, but had also fallen for him. The Boars Nest is crowded and Diane doesn’t see Bo as she heads for the door. Without saying a word to Cooter and Karen, Bo gets up and follows her outside. Outside he calls after her in the dark parking lot. “Diane?†She turns to see Bo crossing the lot to her. “Bo!†she exclaims. “What on Earth brings you here?†questions Bo. Not knowing where he stands with her Bo forces himself to keep some distance between them. “Have you heard about the State Fair coming to Lee County?†She asks. Bo replies, “Sure it’s one of the biggest events for this area. “ She begins explaining, “They have been in contact with me to put on a stunt show as the Grand Finale. The next week is also the Hazzard Festival. A lot of the stuff from the State Fair will come directly to Hazzard to set up. “ “OK, but what has that got to do with you seeing Boss.†Bo asks. “Well, Bo I’m in a somewhat better position with the show now than I was last time, BUT I’m having trouble with some of equipment and other needed repairs. I needed to borrow some money from Boss to make the repairs in order to put on the shows.†She says. Bo looks worried, “Tell me no more 32 cars jumps?†Diane smiles, “No, and no more ex stuntmen trying to take out my drivers.†Bo replies, “That is good! Diane, it sure is good to see you!†“I’m glad you feel that way. I wanted to look you up but after last time I was sure you’d not want to hear from me.†She smiles. Bo steps toward her, “Don’t be silly Diane.†They embrace in a long passionate kiss. NARRATOR: “Oh, no. Looks like old Bo’s timing is right on schedule. He’s about to get caught with his hand in the cookie jar.†At this very moment, Jill is pulling into the Boars Nest parking lot ready to apologize to Bo. As she comes into the lot her headlights fall on to a familiar blonde figure with another blonde figure wrapped all around him. Jill is so shocked she puts on the brake a little to hard and the tires slide in the gravels, calling attention to her. Bo looks up to see who just slide in. Jill is now furious, since she has been seen. Jumping from her car she looses her temper, “Bo Duke!!!!! To think I was coming here to talk to you!†Diane turns around to see the irate blonde yelling at Bo. Bo tries to be calm, “Now, Jill. You made it pretty clear earlier that we had nothing to talk about.†She screams, “Don’t ‘Now Jill’ ME!! Who would THIS be?†They have now drawn the attention of the people inside and a crowd was beginning to gather. “This just happens t be someone NOT too good to ride with me in a dirty pick up truck.†Bo states matter of factly. “Come on Diane!†They get into Jesse’s truck and speed off leaving Jill standing there among the crowd. Cooter who was in the crowd turns to Jeb, with a low whistle, “Bo was pretty peeved at Jill for causing such a seen.†“Who was the girl he left with?†asked Jeb. “If I ain’t mistaken, that little lady was Diane Benton.†“The same Diane who had the carnival and ….†Jeb is interrupted by Cooter as Jesse pulls up in Daisy’s jeep. Most of the crowd is now heading back inside. Cooter says, “That would be the one and the same. Come on Buddy-row. There’s Uncle Jesse. As Jesse is getting out of the Jeep, he says, “Well, well, well, looks like I missed the excitement. What happened? I know it wasn’t a fight if you two are still out here.†They all laugh. “Well,†Cooter begins, “There may not have been a fight but there was one heck of an argument.†Jesse has a worried look on his face, “Who? I am afraid to ask.†Cooter gives Jesse a look like he doesn’t want to tell him, but continues, “Bo and Jill. He left with Diane Benton.†“What in tar nations has gotten into him?†Jesse asks. Seeing the look Jeb and Cooter give him, Jesse then says, “OK, shouldn’t have asked that and no I ain’t that old yet! Come on let’s go inside. There’s nothing we can do at this point. The last time that girl was here he wouldn’t listen to any of us anyway!†Country Comfort Truck Stop about 7:00 am Daisy, Bear and BJ come out of their room. BJ shuts the door. “I’ll put our bags in the rig and meet you inside for a quick bit.†Daisy and Bear head inside to get a table. A few minutes later BJ joins them. As BJ pays the check, Bullets approaches. “Bullets, I understand Callie is heading this general direction. If she should stop in, will you give her this note?†Bullets replies, “Sure Kid. No problem.†“Thanks Bullets you’re the greatest. See ya around soon.†BJ and Daisy head out to the rig followed by Bear. Bullets says, “Kids, I love um!†BJ backs his rig into Farm Distributors about 8:30 am. About a third of his trailer is filled with tractor parts; the two large farm tractors take up the rest. BJ gets his invoices and climbs into the cab. “Ok, all ready?†Daisy replies, “Ready when you are.†BJ laughs, “That’s the problem. I’m not so sure that I’m ready to tangle with Cain. They head out for Tractor Supply. BJ reaches in to his back pocket removing his wallet and unsnapping it from his belt. “This is just a little insurance policy.†He hands Daisy his wallet. “Put this in your purse.†“BJ?†she asked surprised. “Just do it please. You never know.†BJ insists. “Ok.†Daisy agrees. They travel to they are just outside of Cottonville, when a patrol car passes them going the other direction. BJ checks his mirror. It keeps going as if he were invisible. They unload the first tractor and head towards Hazzard. About 10 miles from the county line sirens are heard approaching the truck. “Lovely! Just hang loose. It’s hard to tell what he wants.†BJ pulls the rig over. “Is it Cain?†Asks Daisy. BJ checks his mirror, “Yeah, that’s him.†He opens the door and jumps down to meet Cain. “Well, McKay! It has been a long time.†Cain states. “Yes, it has been, but why are you pulling me over?†asks BJ. “I make it a habit of stopping all suspicious vehicles on my highway.†Cain says. BJ asks, “So just what makes my vehicle suspicious?†Cain says, “The fact that you are driving it. What are you hauling?†BJ replies, “Just a tractor and supplies.†Cain motions to the back of the rig, “ Let’s go open her up. Where are you heading?†BJ opens the trailer. “I’m heading into Hazzard. Are you satisfied now?†Cain grumbles, “Ok, so I guess you’re clean this time. Just remember I’m watching you.†“Cain, you just remember. You have never gotten anything on me and your not going to start now. I plan on being in this area for a while so we’ll be seeing a lot of each other again. Can I get going now?†Cain states, “ Yeah you can go. This time!†BJ gets back into the cab and pulls out. “What was that all about?†asks Daisy. BJ replies, “Just Cain’s way of welcoming me back! He also let me know he was watching me.†“Lovely.†Daisy replies. Chapter 9 coming soon! Joni For more great BJ Adventures click here. http://groups.msn.com/BJandtheBearFanClub

Chapter 7 It May Be Even Hotter In Hazzard! (Sounds of Whippoorwills and crickets in the background.) Luke is setting against a tree with Dixie snuggled beside him watching as the small campfire begins to die down. Dixie takes a sip of Jesse's finest and whispers, "This is so peaceful, so perfect. Like we are the only two people on Earth." "Yes, it is." Luke replies. "I don't want this night to end. I could stay right here forever." Dixie sighs. Luke replies, "Well, Honey, I'm afraid we'd get mighty chilly like this, this winter." Playfully, she gasps, "Luke, honestly!" "Well, we would." he says, "As a matter of fact I need to tend this fire before it goes out, if you'd be so kind as to give me my arm." "I'll let you borrow it!" she laughs. Luke rises up and places a few small pieces of dry wood on the fire. It begins to burn brighter. He sets back, facing Dixie. Dixie asks knowingly, "Luke, What's on your mind?" He smiles, "Shows, huh?" Dixie nods her head yes. "Well, as much as I've enjoyed this evening, I went to all the trouble of getting you out here alone so we could talk." Dixie smiles, "Good idea." "These past few days have been like a dream, but ..." he pauses, "But we all know, reality will come back all too soon." Looking quiet worried, Dixie whispers, "Yeah, I know." Luke sees the look, "I don't think your following me. What I'm talking about is, we haven't talked at all about our jobs. I'm not even sure what you are doing these days and I don't know if you know about my job." "Luke, your right, it just hasn't seemed important." looking a little more at easy because she had not known where he was going with this conversation. Trying to avoid her part of this conversation though she says. "You go first, I've heard the others mention that your job is quite exciting." Luke shakes his head, "Well, you might say that it CAN be. I work as the Senior Smokejumper for the GA Forestry. I've had a few days of total vacation coming. But at midnight tonight I go on call. When called, I'll have to get back to the base camp. I almost set this season out to help out at the farm, but Jesse wouldn't hear of it. Bo and the others convinced me they could handle it while I was gone. So I made arrangements to only be called if things get really bad, and they will. I could be gone for a week or more at a time." "Wow, all those years chasing the Hazzard Volunteer Fire Department finally paid off." she states. "Well, maybe not as much as the experience I had parachuting out of perfectly good planes for the Marines." "So let me get this straight, you now jump out of perfectly good planes into a FIRE?" "Yep, that's about the size of it." he says calmly. They both burst out into gut wrenching laughter. Dixie pours them another glass of shine and takes a long sip, as Luke says, "So what are you doing these days? I've heard you mention people you work with but not what your doing." She takes another sip of shine considering her words. Luke is watching her. "Hey, easy there. I'm beginning to think you’re a paid arsonist who has been setting forest fires." She shakes her head no, "Well, my job may be as well received, by a lot of people,.... here, ....." she pauses, "including, .... You." Luke looks at her, "Dixie, do you like your job?" She replies, "Yes." "Well, is it anything you are ashamed of?" She thinks a minute, "Not until I stepped foot, back into this county, again. The little incident at the Boars Nest, the other night, really made me wonder if I am a trader." Luke looks at her confused but says, "Darling, I know you better than that. You are no trader. If you are happy with your job then I'll back you all the way. So, out with it." She takes another sip of shine, "Well, Ok, but.... I warned you, that you might not be real happy about it. For the past few years I have worked in my county, as a ....... Correctional Officer......" "A correctional officer? .... You?? ..... Why????" Luke looks at her in disbelief. "Well, I don't know. I think maybe at first, it was because of you." she continues. "Because of me??? Now, I'm really confused." he states laughing. Dixie smiles and nods, "Yes, you and the way this county's law has been out to get you and the others since you turned eighteen. I think I figured that if I did my job and did it well, I might make up in some small way, to others who may have gotten shafted." Approvingly, Luke nods, "I know you, if your going to do a job it will be done well." She smiles, "Well, I do my best." Luke picks up a stick and begins poking at the fire as he quietly says, "Dixie, I have pretty much planned on being in Hazzard full time except in fire season. Even though he'd never admit it, the farm may be getting to much for Jesse to handle alone." He pauses, "I don't know if this is possible. Or even if you'd consider it, but I'd like for you to be around, so that we can see where we stand." Luke looks up to see tears filling Dixie's eyes. Dixie smiles through her tears, "Luke, I came back here hoping that we could at least take sometime to see if our feelings were the same for each other." He wipes her eyes as she continues, "I did some checking into the possibility of transferring to this districts Jail. It is possibly and would be close enough to drive." Considering this information, Luke says, "I don't know where this is going, but can you handle me being away during fire season?" "There's something you need you consider too." Dixie replies, "If I transfer to this area, and Roscoe gets lucky..... You do know that the jail serves Hazzard, Chickasaw, Orly, and Bowlen Counties. I'd have to do my job, Luke." Luke nods, "Understood." He reaches out to pull her closer to him. "Looks like we both have a lot to consider." He gives her a long passionate kiss. Back at the farm: Bo climbs into the pick up. He pulls out heading for the orphanage. Eager to get there to try to smooth things out with Jill he hurry's down the dirt road. Up ahead, parked in his usual spot behind a big Oak tree is Cletus. As Bo speeds by he turns on the siren in pursuit of him. Bo downshifts and speeds up attempting to ditch him. NARRATOR: "And Luke just thought Bo didn't need the General Lee! Bo's gonna have to do some pretty fancy driving since he is at disadvantage in the pick up." Cutting through a field and into a near dry creek bed, Bo leads the chase throwing water onto Cletus windshield. Cletus hangs on. Bo turns out of the creek and through another field. With a full moon lighting the field Bo shuts off his lights and circles back to the creek and parks under a bridge. Cletus takes the bridge onto the road heading back to the farm. Bo laughs, "Still hasn't figured that one out!" Bo sets still just long enough to make sure Cletus doesn't catch on. With his lights still out he crosses the field taking a short cut to the orphanage. Arriving at the orphanage, the pick up is muddy from the chase through the fields and creek. Bo shakes his head, knowing a dirty truck is not going to help Jill’s mood at all. Jill walks out on to the porch with her arms crossed. She looks at the truck, and back to Bo. He looks from her to the muddy truck and back to her and slightly hangs his head walking up to the porch steps. "Jill, ....." She cut him off, "Bo Duke! You haven't changed one bit!" "Now, Jill, just....." Bo says calmly. "Don't 'Now Jill' me!" she exclaims. He reaches out for her hand, "Come on, we'll take a drive or wa...." She pulls back and states, "A drive, in that dirty work truck? No way." Bo looks at her with slight disgust, "Jill, I was going to say 'drive or walk'. I do think that you are wrong about something, though, I have changed. You have too. You've gotten worse! Years ago I would have put up with it, but not now. If you ever grow up and can stop looking down on me, look me up." He turns, walks away, and gets in the pick up and burns out.

I was in a crowd of about 8-10 thousand people (my count) at the Dukes Fest 2003 in Sperryville, VA when Ben Jones made this announcement. Heard it right from the horses mouth!! I heard that they ran a bunch of Duke shows on TVLAND one weekend but I missed it??? By the way the Duke Fest was GREAT!!! DixieDavenport

Chapter 6 This Are Heating Up! After dinner, BJ, Daisy and Bear head for the bar/lounge area of the CC. BJ gives Bear some money and tells him to be good as he heads for the pinball machine. BJ and Daisy take a table and order beers. (Since it is early and no one is driving anywhere. They dance and talk. Extra's who are drivers that BJ has known from the past drop by the table, small talk introductions, etc... Dixie is seen kinda watching them.) While slow dancing BJ asks, "So, what do you think?" "About?" questions Daisy. "The few hours of sleep, the drive, and all this bunch?" BJ asks. "Well, I know every trip is not like this one, but I'm enjoying myself." she says. BJ looks a little surprised. "You really mean that?" "Yeah," She says, "I really do mean it. Like I said, I know this is not your "normal" run." "Hey, have you forgot?? I don't ever have a "normal" run!" BJ reminds her. Daisy explains, "You know what I mean. I know sometimes you drop in one place and head right back out. Sometimes you sleep in the truck. A lot of times it's no hot food, hotel room, and hot tubs!!" "And most important, I don't always have you with me." BJ states matter of factually. Daisy replies, "This is true." "So, how do you feel about that?" BJ asks looking for her reaction. She considers this question. "About my being with you, or about me not being with you all the time?" "Both." BJ replies. "Well, I like being with you, but it wouldn't always be possible for me to go with you. I like going to college and I want to finish." Daisy pauses for his reaction. "As for me not being with you, you have at least let me see your world. Even though I have to deal with the old fears, and may sometime get side tracked, I do know YOU and I know I can trust you with my very life." She states as tears fill her eyes. As the song ends BJ leads her back to the table. "Yes, you can trust me with your life, but can you trust me with your heart?" Dixie approaches the table taking in the scene. "Can I get you another?" BJ replies to Dixie, "Yes, please." Dixie just nods and takes the empty bottles and replaces them with full ones. After Dixie has gotten away from their table, BJ continues. "I know you want to finish school. I also know you are needed at the farm. I'd love to share my world with you always, but I do understand you have your life." he pauses. Daisy starts to speak as BJ lightly places his finger over her lips so he can finish his statement. "Just as you understand I have my life. Bear and me have traveled a lot of miles over all these years. I can get about get a run pretty much as long or as short as I want at this point. Things are always changing in this business but I can assure you that I will have to take a long run sometime when it won't be convenient. Or I will have to go take care of something in California.......And then there is the fact that I have 7 female drivers operating out of Bear Enterprises and Stacy pretty much running everything on that end. Believe me things can get real crazy at times." "Your not thinking I'd get jealous of your drivers?" questions Daisy. BJ looks at her and sees she hasn't quiet got a handle on this situation. "Daisy, Honey, these drivers, drive with me, NOT, for me. We have helped each other in many ways for years. They have pulled my behind out of a sling, more than once. I have arranged for them to be able to get rigs and the runs to pay for them, and we have together made a home base to run out of. I can't through away this, any more than I can ask you to through away your life." BJ sighs, "As far as me, thinking you may be jealous of them...." "Me? Be jealous? Just because they are females?" Daisy naively asks. BJ laughs, "Darling, remember, you have not met them. They can be pretty protective their own selves." "Is that so?" questions Daisy. BJ sips his Beer "Yeah." BJ laughs at her, "I think I should mention, Callie is on her way, as we speak, to Atlanta. I have a feeling that she will be looking me up." Mischievously, Daisy say, " I can't wait to meet her." BJ looks upwards, rolls his eyes and shakes his head. At the bar, Dixie is watching this serious conversation take place. Seeing that this is a serious discussion, Dixie is not happy. An on coming waitress to Dixie, "Hey, Dixie, what's wrong?" "Nothing." Dixie replies. The waitress notices the direction she's looking in. (She doesn't know BJ.) "Who's the cutie??" Dixie tries to shake it off. "Just another driver." "Sure....., he is...." the waitress says as she walks off. While Dixie is wiping the bar. This new guy who has just entered walks up. "Beer, Darling. Put it on R & B Trucking's tab" he demands. "That is William Roberts R & B??" She asks. "Yes." seeming pleased as punch with himself. He sticks out his chest. Really impressed with himself. "I work for Bill." "Have you worked for him long? .... I didn't catch you name, ah..." seeming impressed. "We go WAY back." he lies. "The name is Mike." Dixie sees right through him, "Well, Mike, Mr. Roberts company is a very good customer here. " "So, does that mean I get fringe benefits??" "It means, that drivers who have driven for him since he started can not put essential things on a tab here without him calling Bullets. IF, he had called Bullets, I would have known it by now. So would you like me...to... call... him at home... to see if you can put a beer on HIS tab?" "Look, bar wench!!!! I said I wanted a beer and to put it on a tab!!!! He loudly demands. He says as he reaches and grabs her by the wrist pulling her up against the bar before she can react. BJ, and several of the regular drivers head for the bar. BJ reaches the jerk first; grabbing him by the collar and pulling him off the stool he's on forcing him to let go of Dixie by grabbing his wrist. Mike reacts quickly by grabbing a beer mug off the bar pouring the contents on to BJ. BJ places Mikes wrist behind him and cranks upwards and steps into him wedging him against the bar. Bullets comes out of no where. "What is going on BJ?" "Dixie, what is this guys problem?" BJ asks Dixie. Still holding him on his toes. "The jerk got peeved when I wouldn’t put a beer on R & B Trucking's tab. He thinks he's hot stuff because he is working for R & B." "Was working for R & B!" Bullets states matter of factually. Mike turns to look at him. "That's right, if trying to run a tab up on a friend of mine isn't enough for him to fire you, then, I'm sure you coming in here starting trouble will be! Get him out of here BJ." "Not a problem!!!" BJ followed by a few other drivers escort him out the door. BJ returns to the table a few minutes later still moist from the beer being poured on him. Dixie comes over and offers him a towel and thanks him. He takes the towel and starts drying off a bit. "What do you say we head over to the hot tubs? I'll grab a shower while you change and we can relax a little." BJ suggests. Daisy says, "Sounds good." BJ wearing Black swimming trunks and Daisy dressed in a florescent yellow 2 piece Bikini enter the hot tub area of the Country Comfort followed by Bear. BJ carrying 2 bottles of beers helps Daisy slip her hills off and step into the hot tub. BJ follows her. "This is nice." She states. "Yes, it is. Sorry about that back there." BJ says. Daisy smiles and shakes her head, "No apologies needed. Besides, you made me feel better about the trouble I got you and the boys in back in Hazzard." BJ laughs, "Now how does this have anything to do with L.D. showing his self??" Daisy leans in and kisses him lightly on the cheek. "It just goes to show that not only won't you let someone walk on just me but other females too." "If I can help it no one is going to bother any of my friends." Daisy says in almost a whisper, "And that's why I love you." She then looks as surprised as BJ does by hearing herself say this. Back in Hazzard (The night BJ and Daisy left) After cleaning up after supper, Dixie (Davenport) walks on to Jesse's porch finding Luke drinking coffee on the swing. She sits down beside him and they swing awhile in the cool evening air. Footsteps are heard approaching the porch from inside the house. The screen door opens and Bo stomps on to the porch not realizing they are there. "Jill, come on what did you expect me to do?" Bo says harshly in to the cordless phone he is carrying. He then sees them on the porch and continues off the porch to finish his argument in private. Dixie and Luke look at each other and laugh. "The more things change the more they stay the same around here." Luke states. Dixie laughs. Luke continues, "Care to bet on what that's about?" "I'd say it has to do with the fight the other night." she smiles. Luke laughs, " And to think you've been gone for so long and still know this place that well." "You must remember, I lived through chapter one of their relationship." Dixie responds. Luke replies, "Yes, I do recall that. I also recall you fish pretty well." Catching his suggestion, she smiles and says, "Even bait my own hook!" "Let's go then." Luke says getting up from the swing. "What do we need?" Dixie asks. With a half grin, Luke innocently replies, "Why don't you grab something out of the kitchen for breakfast and I'll get the poles and sleeping bags." "Breakfast? And sleeping bags??" Dixie questions, "This should be some fishing trip." said as she entered the house. Jesse comes into the kitchen as Dixie is packing a basket of breakfast foods. "Still hungry after supper?" he questions. She laughs, "No, I stuffed." Jesse looks at her a bit confused. "We're going fishing. This is for Breakfast." she says as Luke enters the kitchen. "Ok, sleeping bags and poles are in the General Lee." he says before he sees Jesse. Jesse sizes up the situation, "Breakfast, sleeping bags, and fishing poles??? Sounds like an interesting fishing trip. Dixie blushes. Luke catches the blush and laughs as he picks up the basket and takes Dixie by the hand. Jesse calls behind them, "Did I hear right? You’re taking the General? Isn't it Bo's turn??" Luke calls back, "He knows I have him. Doesn't look like he'll be needing him." Jesse shakes his head. Luke places the basket in the open trunk and closes it. He starts around the car to help Dixie through the window. She climbs into the passenger side before he can help. Luke smiles and climbs into the driver's side. He starts the powerful engine and pulls out. He heads to through the backfield instead of out the front gate. They drive on back roads until Luke gets to the spot he is heading to. When the car pulls over and Luke cuts the engine, Dixie looks at him in disbelief. "Luke? Here.... is where you want to fish??" Ignoring her surprise, he says, "There is some great fishing here. .....Why??" He smiles devilishly. "I figured you never come back here. After all, ......." He finishes her sentence with a quite different thought, "..After, all it's where my life changed forever." "Mine, too!!!" she gasps. "Come on." he says getting out of the car. They start walking down the path toward the lake. Luke places his arm around her waist as they walk, "I come here often when I'm home." he starts. "Really, why??" she questions. "Like I said this is where my life changed. Thinking back, if I would have to pin point the place I grew up it was here........that night, so long ago, I think we both grew up after that night. I have spent a lot of time here, thinking...." Luke stops and pulls her to him, "thinking about you, us, and what could have been if that night would have been different." Her eyes fill with tears. Luke brushes her hair back from her face and kisses her for a long while. He pulls away from her and leads her to the waters edge. He kisses her quickly, and says, "Relax here a minute. I've got to get something out of the car." Luke soon returns with a blanket and spreads it on the ground. He is also carrying 2 wine glasses and clear gallon jug of Jesse's fines shine. They set down on the blanket. "I've been saving this for a long time." Dixie smiles, "Luke it has been years since I've had any shine. But IF Roscoe gets noisy...? And all you needed was to have gotten stopped with THAT!!" Luke shrugs his shoulders and smiles, "So maybe I'm living dangerously tonight." Chapter 7 coming soon! Joni For more great BJ Adventures click here. http://groups.msn.com/BJandtheBearFanClub

Cast: Callie -- one of BJ's 7 lady truckers Chapter 5 Down time at the Country Comfort BJ steps into a phone booth with Bear while Daisy is freshening up. He dials the number. The voice on the other end answers, "Bear Enterprises." "Callie. Where's Stacy?" "Well, hello, to you too BJ." Callie says trying at "act" hurt. "Sorry, just expected Stacy to answer. How's everything with you Callie?" BJ tries to smooth things over. "Well, not that it obviously matters, but things are OK. Had to get a hydraulic line replaced this morning on my rig. Just grabbed us some breakfast and dropped off the bill before leaving for Atlanta." BJ looks upward, holding in a sigh. Yet, trying to sound happy, "Your on your way to Atlanta?" "Yeah, I pick up the load in about 2 hours, then I'll be heading to your side of the states! Hey, Stacy just came back in. I'll let you talk to her since you don't want to talk to me." Says Callie sarcastically as she hands Stacy the phone. "BJ?" Stacy says taking the phone. BJ is shaking his head. "Why me?" he asks looking at the ceiling. Bear laughs. "Yeah, Stacy, I just got in to Country Comfort. The rig is being unloaded as we speak. So, how about a return trip?" "How much of a hurry are you in?" Stacy replies. "Not much why?" BJ asks. "Good. I've got two runs your choice. The first is leaving as soon as you’re unloaded. It's only a 50 mile run heading back toward Hazzard with a lot of empty miles. Or, pick up a load about 9am tomorrow, going back to Hazzard. Only about 10 empty miles." "Ok, the catch is?" "None really." Says Stacy "Ok, so the rest of the story?" BJ says. "It's a couple of tractors and some tractor parts. One tractor and the parts are going all the way to Hazzard." "And the other?" asks BJ "You just drop it off on the way." BJ asks, "Where?" Stacy replies, "Tractor Supply in Cottonville." BJ says, "Ahh, there's the rest of the story. Is this the same Cottonville in Bishop County?" "As ... a ... matter of fact, ... it is." Stacy laughs. BJ shakes his head and brushes his hair back, "Thanks. Why is it, this day just gets better and better?? " "What are you talking about?" Stacy asks, unknowingly. BJ sighs, "It's a LONG story. But you’re killing me here. Just remember that." Stacy laughs innocently, "What did I do? So, I take it you want the longer run in the morning?" "Sure, why not???? If I should manage to live that long." BJ exclaims. "BJ! What are you talking about?" demands Stacy. "Nothing really. Just I'm at the CC with Daisy. I find out Dixie still works here. Callie is coming to Atlanta. You are sending me through Cain's neck of the woods tomorrow. What could possibly go wrong???" "Oh, Ok, is that all??? Laughs Stacy. "Glad you see something funny here!!! How? ..... No, ..... Why is Callie bringing a load to Atlanta??" BJ asks. "You don't want me to answer that now." whispers Stacy as Callie is still in the room. "Thanks Stacy." Catching on to the fact that Stacy knew he didn't want her to answer that in front of Callie, "Where do I pick up this load in the morning?" BJ asks. "About 10 miles away from the CC on Rt. 11 Farm Distributors." replies Stacy "We've got to talk Stacy." states BJ. "I hear you. Be careful in the morning." laughs Stacy. "That's only part of what we're going to talk about!" fumes BJ. Stacy laughs at him. "Later." BJ hangs up the phone as Daisy approaches. He takes her by the hand. Bear takes her other hand. "Let's go find Bullets then I'll go move the rig." Bullets finds Dixie. "Dixie, set me up a table for 3, uh, I mean 4 somewhere up front. Will ya?" "Yeah, sure, who's it for?" She asks not paying much attention to Bullets while she keeps cleaning another table off. Bullets says slowly, "It's for a Mr. McKay." Still cleaning the table, "McKay. Got it." Bullets just watches her keep working. "Mc .... Kay?? ... as in BJ??" Dixie says as she almost drops the glasses she's holding when the thought crosses her mind. Bullets laughs at her, "Yes, as in BJ." Dixie smiles, "BJ's here? Where is he?" she says looking around. "Wait a minute, Dixie. " Bullets says taking her arm to keep her from going to look for BJ. "What? " then she realizes Bullets has something else to tell her as she sees the look on his face. "Ok, " calming down a little. "What?" Before Bullets can say anything. "You did say a table for 4? Is there something I should know?" Bullets nods his head, "Yes, he has a friend with him." "A girlfriend?", asks Dixie. Bullets shrugges his shoulders, "All I know, is, she was introduced as an old friend." "Ok, thanks for the warning." "Are you OK?" asks Bullets. "Yeah, just shook me up there for a sec." "Sorry about that, but figured it was better than you coming through here with a tray of those glasses and seeing him setting there. You might have dropped the whole tray." Bullets says as he walks off. Dixie calls after him, " Thanks ... a lot!!" BJ, Daisy, and Bear enter the restaurant area. Bullets motions for them. "The table is ready. " says Bullets. "You all go ahead. I'm going to move the truck. Be back in a few." BJ says giving Daisy a quick kiss on the cheek as he turns to leave. Bullets, Daisy and Bear head for the table and take their seats. Bullets starts the conversation, acting a little nervous, "It will take him a little while to get to the truck and get it moved. Would you like to get something to drink while we wait?" "I'm fine. You don't have to buy BJ any time moving the truck." Daisy smiles confidently. "If he says he's moving the truck, then he's moving the truck. Besides, even though he was surprised this Dixie is still here. I feel, if he had chosen to look her up, then, he would have done so, without me along." Daisy states. Bullets laughs uneasily, "Your right to the point. Aren't you? No wonder BJ likes you." BJ returns to the table. "Have you ordered yet?" "No, we were just getting to know each other while we waited for you." says Daisy. Looking towards Bullets, "Well, I'm glad I got back before you two could get to know each other too well." looking at Daisy BJ says, "Don't believe anything he tells you!" They all laugh. BJ says, "We won't pick up our load out of here until in the morning, so what do you say, we get a sandwich and have dinner later?" Daisy smiles, "Sounds good to me, besides you’re the boss here." "Boss?? Me?? Boy, if you think that now, just wait until you meet the girls! Remember, it's Bear Enterprises your running with!!!!" jokes BJ. Bear sticks out his tongue at BJ. Daisy replies, "The truck I'm in still says BJ McKay, Owner/Operator!" BJ comes back at her, "Paint costs to much to change it!!" Dixie approaches the table trying to act professionally, but sizing up Daisy and trying to see what kind of a relationship BJ and Daisy have, asking, "Can I take your order?" "Dixie. Hey, it's good to see you..... This is an .... (Rethinking his sentence) ... This is Daisy." He turns to Daisy, "Daisy and this is Dixie." The ladies continue to size each other up. Since she is at work, Dixie, lets BJ off the hook by saying, "Nice to meet you Daisy. It has been a while, BJ. So, what can I get you all??" Daisy motions for BJ to order for her. "Well, how about 3 of the CC specials subs, and Tea for us. And do you think you can find Bear something good?" "Ok, got it." Looking to Bear, "Bear would you like a nice banana for desert?" Bear claps. As they finish lunch, Dixie brings the check to BJ. "Thanks, Dix." BJ says, "Do you have a room with double beds available?" "I think that could be arranged." Dixie replies coolly. "Great, just put it and this ticket on Bear Enterprises bill." replies BJ. Dixie goes to the counter with his lunch ticket mumbling something about, "Nice, working vacation, huh!" Another waitress who knows BJ and Dixie says, "Dixie, how many "working" vacations has he taken you on?" "That IS the problem! And double beds! Yeah!" Dixie says as she storms off. The other waitress just watches and laughs at her, shaking her head! On the way to the room with their small bags, BJ says, "One room is OK?" Daisy smiles and replies, "Of course, it is." "Well, I didn't have the opportunity to discuss it with you. I just don't want to embarrass you or hurt you. I figure asking for the 2 double beds at least puts some question as to who sleeps where. Besides Bear loves a lot of space!!" laughs BJ. Daisy is standing at the mirror in a robe towel drying her hair as BJ comes out of the bathroom dressed in jeans and a sleeveless T-shirt. Bear is kicked back in a chair with the TV remote, watching them. She starts brushing her hair, and says, "You never did tell me about that 'nothing to mention' remark Enos made." "Oh, that!!!" BJ laughs, "When he searched the sleeper of the rig he found something that embarrassed him enough he quite looking. He naturally thought what he found was yours." Perplexed, Daisy asks, "What could he have found in your truck to embarrass him that much and think it was mine???" BJ studies her a minute, "Ok, but promise to hear me out first???" Daisy agrees, "OK." "Well, what he found was a real skimpy, black lace bra.... And he figured it was yours...." Daisy true to her word just waits for BJ to continue since she knew it was not hers. BJ continues, "When I first started driving years ago I ran into an older man I knew who had been around. He had been in the military. As a matter of fact he gave me my wings in the Army. He has his own trucking company and use to drive a lot when he was younger. He told me how the when he was on the road and parked at a truck stop or rest area trying to get some sleep the "Lot Lizards" would not let him rest. He got an idea. The next time he was home he got one of his wife's bras, when he wanted to get some rest he simply hung the bra on the steering wheel or mirror. They would see the bra and think he had company and would leave him alone." he watches for her reaction. Daisy smiles, "You know that is just strange enough to be true!" ********** The bra story is true. I have a friend who owns a trucking company and use to drive one of the trucks when he was younger. He was in the military and until this year was in the fire service for over 48 years. He resigned as Chief only after having a stroke but still works 5 + days a week to keep from getting bored. Lot Lizard for those unfamiliar are the girls who hang out where trucks and truckers are for a (to be nice!) "Good time" at the truckers expense, a free meal or ride, or are there to set up a trucker to get his load OR his rig! Chapter 6 coming soon! Joni For more great BJ Adventures click here. http://groups.msn.com/BJandtheBearFanClub

More Cast: ** Pete -- Worker Tri County Distributors BJ knows from his past. Bullets -- Manager of Country Comfort Dixie -- Waitress from Country Comport -- this is NOT Dixie Davenport from Hazzard that Luke is seeing Characters with ** are made up characters never appearing in either Dukes of BJ Chapter 4 A Short Run Back at the farm: Hearing the rig approach, Jesse, Daisy, and Dixie meet them as they pull up. BJ and Luke jump down as Bo and Jeb are climbing out of the General. "Does things check out here?" Luke asks. "We couldn't find anything. But what are we looking for?" asks Jesse. "We don't know!" exclaims BJ. "We picked up the load, checked it closely, and headed out of town when Lobo and crew started chasing us." BJ explains Luke finishes, "Then as we cross the Hazzard line Rosco, Boss, Enos, and Cletus let us pass then, believe it or not ran Lobo off the road!" "What???" laughs Jesse. In the background approaching sirens are heard. "Here comes company!" states Jeb Rosco and Lobo's cars pull up. Rosco gets out of his car (no one has moved), "Freeze, freeze right there. Just freeze it right there. We got ya, we got ya this time!" Exclaims Rosco. "Ok, Enos you and Cletus search them. Then we'll check out that truck and the General Lee." "Perkins, give them a hand." instructs Lobo. While he, Rosco and Boss watch the 3 Deputies search everyone, finding nothing. While they are being searched, Jesse asks, "Do you mind telling us just what you’re looking for?" "For a thousand dollars taken from the Orly Club while they were there." states Lobo. "That's bull and you know it, Lobo.†exclaims BJ. "We'll just see about that after we search that rig of yours. Open up the back." instructs Lobo. BJ unlocks the back and its empty. They walk through the trailer. Lobo walks up to Enos and asks, "Son, do you mind checking out the front of the rig? I just don't think Perkins can quite get up there?" "Ok, Bear, come here." BJ calls opening the truck door. Bear climbs down. "Do you want to search him, too? Asks BJ sarcastically. Perkins says, "I'm not getting anywhere near that mean little ape!" Bear sticks out his tongue and goes to Daisy. Enos climbs up into the rig on the passenger side. BJ is setting in the drivers seat to make sure Enos doesn't plant anything in the truck. Enos checks the front of the rig then gets into the sleeper where BJ's bed is neatly made. He is looking around when he see something black sticking out above the mattress against the wall partially concealed by the pillow. Enos reaches for it and pulls out a black bra. Enos is so embarrassed and mad because he figures its Daisy's he gives up his search. While getting down from the truck, Rosco asks, "Find anything Enos?" Enos looks at Daisy and says, "Nothing to mention." "Ok, lets go. Boy, you may have gotten away with this, this time but we'll be watching you." Informs Lobo. As they are driving off, Daisy asks, "What was that, 'Nothing to mention' about?" BJ smiles, "I'll tell you later!" "Ok, since they are gone. I hope. BJ, Stacy said to call her when you got in." Jesse states. "Ok, may I use your phone?" BJ replies as they head for the house. "Sure. Let's go get supper started Dixie." says Daisy. "Yeah, I'm starved." says Jeb "About that breakfast you were going to fix this morning...." Jesse says looking at Jeb. "Ok, so I'll help with dinner. I didn't plan on not being home for breakfast this morning." They all laugh and head for the house. BJ dials the phone; on the second ring a female voice answers, "Bear Enterprises, Can I help you?" "Maybe." BJ replies. "So where have you been off too?? After calling me for a load???" Stacy asks. "Sorry about that just didn't count on going to jail last night. Then having round one with Lobo today." BJ states "Oh, boy. Still want a short run?" Questions Stacy "Yeah, do you have one?" BJ asks. "Yes, this one should take you out through a Chickasaw County." informs Stacy. "Good. That's how I came in." Stacy tells BJ, "Ok. You need to be at Tri Counties Distributing by 4am to pick up a load of perishables going to the County Comfort. Call me from there and I'll have a return trip lined out." "Your good! Stacy." BJ laughs. "I know it. Just remember me on pay day!" she laughs. "You got it! Call you from the C.C." laughs BJ. "Hey, the return trip is still going to Hazzard or close by right?" asks Stacy. "Yeah, somewhere kind of close by. Catch you later." "Watch your self." "Ok" BJ says hanging up. After supper, Dixie and Daisy finish the dishes while BJ is checking out his rig. Daisy comes outside to BJ's truck watching him prepare to leave. BJ finishes up and turns to Daisy, "Care to take a walk?" Daisy nods, still quiet, holding hands, they start walking. "Daisy, I'd really like it if you came with me this trip." Daisy looks at BJ and smiles, "Do you really mean that? Or....." "Yes, I really mean that. And no I'm not just trying to make up for not wanting you to go to Orly with me." BJ smiles and says. "Really?" "Really." BJ says hugging her. "So what do you say?" "I'd like that, if your sure..... LD never......" Daisy starts. BJ hugs her, "I told you. I'm NOT LD." he smiles. Daisy sighs, "No, no you're definitely not LD." she smiles. "Since I've got to be there by 4am, I plan on leaving around midnight. So, what do you think about us grabbing a nap until then?" BJ asks. "Sounds good." she answers as they head back to truck. BJ opens the truck door Daisy climbs into the cab and into the sleeper, as BJ gets into the cab. Bear is setting in the passenger seat. "Ok, Bear let's get some rest for tonight." Bear jumps into the top bunk. Daisy has turned the blanket back and is waiting for BJ to get in first. He sets his alarm clock and lies down. Daisy snuggles into his arms. Outside the sun has gone down and a cool breeze is blowing into the open windows of the rig. They fall fast asleep. Around 11:30 the alarm clock goes off. Daisy cuts the alarm off and starts to get up. BJ reaches out for her. She snuggles back down beside him. "This is a nice way to wake up." BJ smiles. "It sure is." replies Daisy as they hold each other for a few extra minutes. Hearing Jesse's pick up pull in they both get up. BJ remakes the bed as Daisy brushes out her hair. "I'll be ready to go in about 15 minutes. I need to run in and get a change of clothes." "Ok, take your time. I'll be in soon." BJ replies. Jesse is fixing himself a snack as Daisy enters the kitchen and begins to put on a pot of coffee. She gets down a thermos. "Uncle Jesse do you mind if I go on this run with BJ?" Daisy asks. "Now why should I mind?" Jesse replies. "It will be a short run. We should be back tomorrow or the next day." Daisy says as she fixes sandwiches to take with them. "Don't worry about us. The boys and I'll be fine. Just be careful and enjoy yourself." Says Jesse. "Thanks." she says as she goes to her room. BJ enters the kitchen. Seeing the lunch prepared and the thermos on the table and smelling the coffee, he asks "What is she doing?" smiling. Jesse starts to answer as Daisy comes back into the kitchen with a small bag of clothes, "Figured I'd fix a snack so you won't have to stop once we get going." BJ smiles his approval. BJ backs the truck up to the loading dock at Tri Counties Distributing at 3:25 am. He and Bear climb down from the drivers side of the truck as Daisy grabs a jacket, gets out of the passenger side and walks around the front of the truck to where BJ is being met by an employee. "BJ McKay! It's been awhile since I've seen you in these parts." they shake hands. "I see Bears keeping you straight." He says, and then sees Daisy come around the truck. "Well, who's this? Your not the reason BJ hasn't been around are you?" the man asks. "Well, if you must know, she may be the reason I came back this way." BJ laughs. "This is Daisy Duke. Daisy this is Pete. He is really harmless. Pete, I'm supposed to pick up a load heading for the Country Comfort over in Bowlen County." "Right, it is a load of produce. I'll get someone to load you." "Ok, I’ll start the truck cooling." BJ states. He walks back to the Thermo King unit. Starts it up and sets it at the desired temp. "It'll take them awhile to get us loaded. How about some of that coffee you packed." In the cab of the truck, BJ and Daisy talk and sip their coffee as BJ puts the information in his logbook. There is a knock on the drivers’ door of the rig. "BJ you’re all loaded. Here's your paperwork." Pete says. "Great, thanks Pete. I may be seeing you again before long." BJ states. "Ok, BJ. Keep it between the ditches." Pete says. "You know I always try to. Catch you next time." says BJ as he lays the paperwork and log book on the console. He disengages the brakes, puts the rig in gear, and turns to Daisy and says, "Ok, we're off." "Well that was easy enough." Daisy states. "Yeah, but it's not even 5 am and we still have to go through Bishop County." "Do you really think we'll have trouble?" asks Daisy. BJ looks at Daisy with a very serious look, "I hope not. Maybe we'll get through before they get out and about." Replies BJ. Scenes of the truck traveling down roads and interstates, with music. Looking through the front windshield. The sign "Bishop County" is seen as the truck approaches the county line. BJ checks his watch. It's about 11:00 am. He takes a deep breath and sighs. "He we go." looking at Daisy and Bear. Bear covers his eyes. BJ checks his speed and reduces it to 53 miles per hour. "We have about 2 miles until we cross the county line." BJ says. Daisy smiles "See I told you that you worry to much." BJ's rig tops a hill and sees a cruiser setting on the opposite side of the road just about 500 feet before the Bowlen County sign. He checks his speed, still 53 mph., as Daisy says, "BJ". "I see him." He holds the rig steady, approaches, passes, and crosses the County line into Bowlen County. The cruiser never moves. "Welllll,†BJ says as he sees the cruiser still setting in the same place in his side mirror. "That has got to be a new Deputy!" Daisy and Bear laugh. BJ takes his exit as he slows to make his turn on to the service road that will take them to the Country Comfort. As he pulls into the lot, BJ reaches for his CB mike. And yells, "Country Comfort tower. This is the "Milwaukee Kid". I have a load of produce for you." The tower responds, "That will be dock 3, around back." "Thanks." BJ answers as he pulls to the back of the Country Comfort. He backs into dock 3. BJ, Bear and Daisy exit the truck cab and walk to the back on the trailer with the invoices. BJ opens the trailer. He and Daisy walk up on the dock as a couple guys come out to unload. Before BJ can say anything a gruff voice is heard coming out of the door. Before you can see a face, you hear, "And this time I had better not be shorted on my order or they can take the whole thing back!!!" BJ steps to the door still unable to see the person the voice had belonged to and answers, "Well, if you’re short it's not My fault!!! I have everything on this invoice you old grouch!!" BJ says as he rounds the door so the owner of the first voice can see him. "BJ!!! What?? I thought..... " The voice trails off. BJ is laughing uncontrollably at this point. "You know Bullets, you haven't changed a bit. Well, you may sound a little meaner!! Do you want to check this load yourself?? Or can someone else do it while we catch up?" "Me check a load you deliver. Never. So how did you manage to arrange this?" Bullets asks. "Hey, not me. Talk to Stacy. I just told her where I was and to get me a short run..." Bullets interrupts, "You??? A short run. Are you sick or something???" BJ replies, "No, nothing like that. It's just I was trying to get some company on this trip and knew it wouldn't work if it was a long trip." "Company??" questions Bullets. "Yeah," BJ replies looking to Daisy who is standing back still holding Bear. "Bullets this is an old friend. Daisy Duke. Daisy, this old grouch is Bullets. He runs this place." Daisy laughs at them both, "Nice to meet you." "Well, come on. Let's catch up over a bit of lunch." Bullets suggests. "Why don't you give us a minute to freshen up, then, I'll call Stacy and see how much time we have for this little reunion. By that time the rig should be unloaded, and I'll move it out of the way." BJ replies. "Great. I'll get Dixie to set us up a table." Bullets says. "Dixie? Dixie is still here??" BJ asks, surprised. With a kinda guilty look. "Of course." Says Bullets as he starts to leave but catches the look Daisy gives BJ. "Something you want to tell me?" she smiles. BJ places his arm around her and replies, " Absolutely, NOTHING I "want" to tell you." and smiles with a naughty grin, "But, yes, there is a bit of history there." "Ok, enough said." Daisy replies with a kiss. Bullets says to his self, shaking his head, as he walks off, "This is going to be an interesting day!" Chapter 5 coming soon! Joni For more great BJ Adventures click here. http://groups.msn.com/BJandtheBearFanClub

More Cast: ** Pete -- Worker Tri County Distributors BJ knows from his past. Bullets -- Manager of Country Comfort Dixie -- Waitress from Country Comport -- this is NOT Dixie Davenport from Hazzard that Luke is seeing Characters with ** are made up characters never appearing in either Dukes of BJ Chapter 4 A Short Run Back at the farm: Hearing the rig approach, Jesse, Daisy, and Dixie meet them as they pull up. BJ and Luke jump down as Bo and Jeb are climbing out of the General. "Does things check out here?" Luke asks. "We couldn't find anything. But what are we looking for?" asks Jesse. "We don't know!" exclaims BJ. "We picked up the load, checked it closely, and headed out of town when Lobo and crew started chasing us." BJ explains Luke finishes, "Then as we cross the Hazzard line Rosco, Boss, Enos, and Cletus let us pass then, believe it or not ran Lobo off the road!" "What???" laughs Jesse. In the background approaching sirens are heard. "Here comes company!" states Jeb Rosco and Lobo's cars pull up. Rosco gets out of his car (no one has moved), "Freeze, freeze right there. Just freeze it right there. We got ya, we got ya this time!" Exclaims Rosco. "Ok, Enos you and Cletus search them. Then we'll check out that truck and the General Lee." "Perkins, give them a hand." instructs Lobo. While he, Rosco and Boss watch the 3 Deputies search everyone, finding nothing. While they are being searched, Jesse asks, "Do you mind telling us just what you’re looking for?" "For a thousand dollars taken from the Orly Club while they were there." states Lobo. "That's bull and you know it, Lobo." exclaims BJ. "We'll just see about that after we search that rig of yours. Open up the back." instructs Lobo. BJ unlocks the back and its empty. They walk through the trailer. Lobo walks up to Enos and asks, "Son, do you mind checking out the front of the rig? I just don't think Perkins can quite get up there?" "Ok, Bear, come here." BJ calls opening the truck door. Bear climbs down. "Do you want to search him, too? Asks BJ sarcastically. Perkins says, "I'm not getting anywhere near that mean little ape!" Bear sticks out his tongue and goes to Daisy. Enos climbs up into the rig on the passenger side. BJ is setting in the drivers seat to make sure Enos doesn't plant anything in the truck. Enos checks the front of the rig then gets into the sleeper where BJ's bed is neatly made. He is looking around when he see something black sticking out above the mattress against the wall partially concealed by the pillow. Enos reaches for it and pulls out a black bra. Enos is so embarrassed and mad because he figures its Daisy's he gives up his search. While getting down from the truck, Rosco asks, "Find anything Enos?" Enos looks at Daisy and says, "Nothing to mention." "Ok, lets go. Boy, you may have gotten away with this, this time but we'll be watching you." Informs Lobo. As they are driving off, Daisy asks, "What was that, 'Nothing to mention' about?" BJ smiles, "I'll tell you later!" "Ok, since they are gone. I hope. BJ, Stacy said to call her when you got in." Jesse states. "Ok, may I use your phone?" BJ replies as they head for the house. "Sure. Let's go get supper started Dixie." says Daisy. "Yeah, I'm starved." says Jeb "About that breakfast you were going to fix this morning...." Jesse says looking at Jeb. "Ok, so I'll help with dinner. I didn't plan on not being home for breakfast this morning." They all laugh and head for the house. BJ dials the phone; on the second ring a female voice answers, "Bear Enterprises, Can I help you?" "Maybe." BJ replies. "So where have you been off too?? After calling me for a load???" Stacy asks. "Sorry about that just didn't count on going to jail last night. Then having round one with Lobo today." BJ states "Oh, boy. Still want a short run?" Questions Stacy "Yeah, do you have one?" BJ asks. "Yes, this one should take you out through a Chickasaw County." informs Stacy. "Good. That's how I came in." Stacy tells BJ, "Ok. You need to be at Tri Counties Distributing by 4am to pick up a load of perishables going to the County Comfort. Call me from there and I'll have a return trip lined out." "Your good! Stacy." BJ laughs. "I know it. Just remember me on pay day!" she laughs. "You got it! Call you from the C.C." laughs BJ. "Hey, the return trip is still going to Hazzard or close by right?" asks Stacy. "Yeah, somewhere kind of close by. Catch you later." "Watch your self." "Ok" BJ says hanging up. After supper, Dixie and Daisy finish the dishes while BJ is checking out his rig. Daisy comes outside to BJ's truck watching him prepare to leave. BJ finishes up and turns to Daisy, "Care to take a walk?" Daisy nods, still quiet, holding hands, they start walking. "Daisy, I'd really like it if you came with me this trip." Daisy looks at BJ and smiles, "Do you really mean that? Or....." "Yes, I really mean that. And no I'm not just trying to make up for not wanting you to go to Orly with me." BJ smiles and says. "Really?" "Really." BJ says hugging her. "So what do you say?" "I'd like that, if your sure..... LD never......" Daisy starts. BJ hugs her, "I told you. I'm NOT LD." he smiles. Daisy sighs, "No, no you're definitely not LD." she smiles. "Since I've got to be there by 4am, I plan on leaving around midnight. So, what do you think about us grabbing a nap until then?" BJ asks. "Sounds good." she answers as they head back to truck. BJ opens the truck door Daisy climbs into the cab and into the sleeper, as BJ gets into the cab. Bear is setting in the passenger seat. "Ok, Bear let's get some rest for tonight." Bear jumps into the top bunk. Daisy has turned the blanket back and is waiting for BJ to get in first. He sets his alarm clock and lies down. Daisy snuggles into his arms. Outside the sun has gone down and a cool breeze is blowing into the open windows of the rig. They fall fast asleep. Around 11:30 the alarm clock goes off. Daisy cuts the alarm off and starts to get up. BJ reaches out for her. She snuggles back down beside him. "This is a nice way to wake up." BJ smiles. "It sure is." replies Daisy as they hold each other for a few extra minutes. Hearing Jesse's pick up pull in they both get up. BJ remakes the bed as Daisy brushes out her hair. "I'll be ready to go in about 15 minutes. I need to run in and get a change of clothes." "Ok, take your time. I'll be in soon." BJ replies. Jesse is fixing himself a snack as Daisy enters the kitchen and begins to put on a pot of coffee. She gets down a thermos. "Uncle Jesse do you mind if I go on this run with BJ?" Daisy asks. "Now why should I mind?" Jesse replies. "It will be a short run. We should be back tomorrow or the next day." Daisy says as she fixes sandwiches to take with them. "Don't worry about us. The boys and I'll be fine. Just be careful and enjoy yourself." Says Jesse. "Thanks." she says as she goes to her room. BJ enters the kitchen. Seeing the lunch prepared and the thermos on the table and smelling the coffee, he asks "What is she doing?" smiling. Jesse starts to answer as Daisy comes back into the kitchen with a small bag of clothes, "Figured I'd fix a snack so you won't have to stop once we get going." BJ smiles his approval. BJ backs the truck up to the loading dock at Tri Counties Distributing at 3:25 am. He and Bear climb down from the drivers side of the truck as Daisy grabs a jacket, gets out of the passenger side and walks around the front of the truck to where BJ is being met by an employee. "BJ McKay! It's been awhile since I've seen you in these parts." they shake hands. "I see Bears keeping you straight." He says, and then sees Daisy come around the truck. "Well, who's this? Your not the reason BJ hasn't been around are you?" the man asks. "Well, if you must know, she may be the reason I came back this way." BJ laughs. "This is Daisy Duke. Daisy this is Pete. He is really harmless. Pete, I'm supposed to pick up a load heading for the Country Comfort over in Bowlen County." "Right, it is a load of produce. I'll get someone to load you." "Ok, I’ll start the truck cooling." BJ states. He walks back to the Thermo King unit. Starts it up and sets it at the desired temp. "It'll take them awhile to get us loaded. How about some of that coffee you packed." In the cab of the truck, BJ and Daisy talk and sip their coffee as BJ puts the information in his logbook. There is a knock on the drivers’ door of the rig. "BJ you’re all loaded. Here's your paperwork." Pete says. "Great, thanks Pete. I may be seeing you again before long." BJ states. "Ok, BJ. Keep it between the ditches." Pete says. "You know I always try to. Catch you next time." says BJ as he lays the paperwork and log book on the console. He disengages the brakes, puts the rig in gear, and turns to Daisy and says, "Ok, we're off." "Well that was easy enough." Daisy states. "Yeah, but it's not even 5 am and we still have to go through Bishop County." "Do you really think we'll have trouble?" asks Daisy. BJ looks at Daisy with a very serious look, "I hope not. Maybe we'll get through before they get out and about." Replies BJ. Scenes of the truck traveling down roads and interstates, with music. Looking through the front windshield. The sign "Bishop County" is seen as the truck approaches the county line. BJ checks his watch. It's about 11:00 am. He takes a deep breath and sighs. "He we go." looking at Daisy and Bear. Bear covers his eyes. BJ checks his speed and reduces it to 53 miles per hour. "We have about 2 miles until we cross the county line." BJ says. Daisy smiles "See I told you that you worry to much." BJ's rig tops a hill and sees a cruiser setting on the opposite side of the road just about 500 feet before the Bowlen County sign. He checks his speed, still 53 mph., as Daisy says, "BJ". "I see him." He holds the rig steady, approaches, passes, and crosses the County line into Bowlen County. The cruiser never moves. "Welllll,†BJ says as he sees the cruiser still setting in the same place in his side mirror. "That has got to be a new Deputy!" Daisy and Bear laugh. BJ takes his exit as he slows to make his turn on to the service road that will take them to the Country Comfort. As he pulls into the lot, BJ reaches for his CB mike. And yells, "Country Comfort tower. This is the "Milwaukee Kid". I have a load of produce for you." The tower responds, "That will be dock 3, around back." "Thanks." BJ answers as he pulls to the back of the Country Comfort. He backs into dock 3. BJ, Bear and Daisy exit the truck cab and walk to the back on the trailer with the invoices. BJ opens the trailer. He and Daisy walk up on the dock as a couple guys come out to unload. Before BJ can say anything a gruff voice is heard coming out of the door. Before you can see a face, you hear, "And this time I had better not be shorted on my order or they can take the whole thing back!!!" BJ steps to the door still unable to see the person the voice had belonged to and answers, "Well, if you’re short it's not My fault!!! I have everything on this invoice you old grouch!!" BJ says as he rounds the door so the owner of the first voice can see him. "BJ!!! What?? I thought..... " the voice trails off. BJ is laughing uncontrollably at this point. "You know Bullets, you haven't changed a bit. Well, you may sound a little meaner!! Do you want to check this load yourself?? Or can someone else do it while we catch up?" "Me check a load you deliver. Never. So how did you manage to arrange this?" Bullets asks. "Hey, not me. Talk to Stacy. I just told her where I was and to get me a short run..." Bullets interrupts, "You??? A short run. Are you sick or something???" BJ replies, "No, nothing like that. It's just I was trying to get some company on this trip and knew it wouldn't work if it was a long trip." "Company??" questions Bullets. "Yeah," BJ replies looking to Daisy who is standing back still holding Bear. "Bullets this is an old friend. Daisy Duke. Daisy, this old grouch is Bullets. He runs this place." Daisy laughs at them both, "Nice to meet you." "Well, come on. Let's catch up over a bit of lunch." Bullets suggests. "Why don't you give us a minute to freshen up, then, I'll call Stacy and see how much time we have for this little reunion. By that time the rig should be unloaded, and I'll move it out of the way." BJ replies. "Great. I'll get Dixie to set us up a table." Bullets says. "Dixie? Dixie is still here??" BJ asks, surprised. With a kinda guilty look. "Of course." Says Bullets as he starts to leave but catches the look Daisy gives BJ. "Something you want to tell me?" she smiles. BJ places his arm around her and replies, " Absolutely, NOTHING I "want" to tell you." and smiles with a naughty grin, "But, yes, there is a bit of history there." "Ok, enough said." Daisy replies with a kiss. Bullets says to his self, shaking his head, as he walks off, "This is going to be an interesting day!" Chapter 5 coming soon! Joni For more great BJ Adventures click here. http://groups.msn.com/BJandtheBearFanClub

Chapter 3 Lobo: Round 1 Outside the Hazzard County Courthouse Jesse, Daisy holding Bear, and Dixie are waiting as the guys come out. Daisy and Dixie hug BJ and Luke. "So you took Boss's offer?" Jesse asks. "Didn't have much other choice." Luke replies. "Do you know what he was going to set each of your bonds at?" Jesse complains. "I can only imagine!" Luke says sarcastically. "Twenty five hundred dollars!!" Daisy replies. "Figures." says BJ. "But then he just lets you go???...." Jesse starts "No, he didn't. He knows what he's doing. The only thing he could make stick was the destruction of property. So he ropes us into hauling the furniture he's getting from guess who?" BJ says Jesse replies, "I don't know who." "An old adversary of mine. Orly County Sheriff, Elroy P. Lobo." "I've only heard of him. If he and Boss are in this together.....You all had best be real careful." Jesse declares. "Believe me, you don't have to tell me that. Can you pick me up over at the hardware store? I think its time to change the locks on the back of the rig. Care to walk over with me?" he asks Daisy. "OK." she says as they are walking. "Are you sure you all know what your doing? Isn't there some other way?" BJ shrugges, "Not unless you have about $8000.00 you want to give Boss Hogg." "BJ, I'm sorry that you all got mixed up in that. This whole thing is my fault." She looks down. BJ raises her head up so she’s looking at him, "Hey, don't be silly. This whole thing is LD's fault, besides me or none of them are going to let anybody talk to you that way, let alone grab you! Oh, but no." Daisy smiles up at BJ, "Thanks." she whispers as she reaches up to give him a quick kiss. At the farm BJ and the boys check out and search the rig for any signs of tampering and/or anything that may have been planted in or on it. When he's satisfied he puts new locks on all three of the trailer doors. Bo pulls up in the General Lee. Luke states, "Thought we may need some help on this one. How do you feel about Bo and Jeb running blocker for us in the General?" "It's fine by me but you know outside of Hazzard he's going to get a lot of attention!" BJ reminds. "And that truck of yours just blends in??" Bo questions. Shaking his head, BJ says, "You do have a good point. I got a feeling this is going to be an interesting trip. Daisy if Stacy calls about a run tell her I'll get up with her after this is over with." "I won't be here. Uncle Jesse will give her the message." she replies. "Where are you going to be?" BJ asks. "Riding shot gun for you." she replies. "I knew I shouldn't have asked." BJ sighs. "Daisy, you can go with me anytime, any place--but not this trip! Please?" She starts to protest. "I need you to stay by the radio with Coy and Vance in case we need you all. They have been gone awhile and may not remember some of the places we may need you to get them too. Other than the Bo and Luke you know this place better than anyone." BJ convinces. "I had made up my mind to go with you. But, if you may need me to show them some place I will be right here by the radio. " She states. "Yes, I need you to stay here and monitor channel 12. Don't turn it off 12 cause I don't plan on talking much, Lobo has CB's in his cars." BJ states. "Ok, but the first sign of trouble I want to know." Daisy insists. "You bet." BJ says as he puts his arms around Daisy's waist and kisses her. "Let's get this over with. Come on Bear." Bear goes up the truck and through the window. BJ gets in the drivers side as Luke gets in the passenger side. Bo and Jeb go through the General's windows. BJ starts the truck, when the air pressure has built up he disengages the brakes and puts it in gear with a tug on the air horn cord. Bo pulls out behind him and quickly passes him in the field before going out the gate as he hits the General's Dixie horn. "BJ, if it works, your good! I have never seen Daisy listen to anybody like that, including Uncle Jesse." Luke smiles. BJ laughs, "They do know to go to channel 24 don't they? " "Yeah, and Coy, Vance, and Uncle Jesse, I think are prepared to hog tie her and Dixie if they get any ideas about helping us." Luke replies. "Them and what Army?" BJ laughs. "That's about what it will take if they get any idea what's up. What was the deal with Jill? I couldn't help noticing she didn't come with the others to jail." Luke replies, "That's her way. She was probably too embarrassed to show up there. And watch, Bo will have heck to pay when this is over!" "Oh, brother!!" BJ exclaims. "You can say that again! " "Luke, we got Cletus up here to report that we're on our way." Jeb says on the CB. Picking up the mike, Luke answers, "OK, we see him." They drive on to the county line undisturbed. As they cross into Orly BJ states, "You do know I really wasn't looking forward to coming back here? And under these circumstances..." he leaves the sentence hang thinking back. "I don't figure we'll have trouble until after we're loaded." Luke states. "I just hope the plan about 2 being at the truck while 2 are carrying works out. I'm looking for them to plant moonshine or something in the truck." "That's all Jeb, Bo, and I would need. We just this year got off probation from the last time." Luke explains. BJ pulls up beside the Orly Club sets the brakes and shut down the rig. Bo parks beside him. BJ gets down from the rig. "Bear stay here. Ok, guys look at everything before we put it in the truck. And let's try to keep someone out here all the time." "Bo, you and Jeb stay here until we see what we've got." Luke instructs. "Ok, yell if you need us." Replies Jeb. BJ and Luke enter the Orly Club through the front door. It hasn't opened yet so there are only a couple of people getting set up to open. BJ asks the man behind the bar, "I'm here to pick up a load of tables for J.D. Hogg. Is Sheriff Lobo around?" "Oh, yeah, we've been expecting you. I'll give him a call." he dials the phone. "Sheriff, that guys here to pick up those tables..... Ok, I'll tell him. Bye." hanging up the phone he tell BJ, "He said he'd be right over. Care for anything while you wait?" "No, we're fine. Where are the tables?" BJ inquires. "I think they are the ones in the back room. Better wait until Sheriff Lobo gets here to make sure." the bar tender states. Sheriff Lobo pulls up in front of BJ's rig. Bo and Jeb are setting on the hood leaning back against the windshield. Lobo approaches the General, "You know you can't drive a race car on the main roads." he informs Bo. "Sheriff, it has tags, insurance, and a safety inspection sticker. We've been through this with the Hazzard Sheriff too. He has not been able to make us keep it off the road, yet." Bo replies. Lobo decides it not the time to push and stomps off toward the Orly Club. He enters and sees BJ and Luke standing near the bar. "Well, as I live and breathe, if it ain't the infamous BJ McKay!" he says with an evil grin. "Look, Sheriff, I'm just here to pick up a load for J.D. Hogg. I don't want to cause any trouble. I just want to pick up this load and I'll be gone." BJ states. "The way I hear it you've already caused trouble over in Hazzard." Lobo smirks. BJ sighs, "Where are these tables and we'll get loaded." "Not in a hurry are you Boy?" Lobo grins and motions toward the back of the Club, "They're in here." He opens the door to a back room filled with old tables and chairs. "All these here by the door go you can take them out the back door." "Ok, Luke let's get at it." states BJ About an hour later, BJ's rig is full of tables and chairs. They have managed to keep someone at the truck the entire time. They climb into the truck and General Lee ready to pull out for home. "Something is wrong here. Really wrong." declares BJ. "Are you sure? Nothing looked strange." Luke says. "That's exactly why I'm so worried." BJ states, "Keep a close look out behind us." "No problem. Bo said Lobo was not happy about the General being on the road, but didn't push It." says Luke. "I'm telling you, He's got something up his sleeve." insists BJ. They get out of town. They come up to a 4-way intersection, as soon as they clear the intersection 4 patrol cars file in behind them running lights and sirens. BJ says, "I told you so! I'm running the limit and I don't intend to stop." as he gears up. "You've got one coming up my side." Luke says, and picks up the mike, "Bo get back and run some interference." Bo drops back behind BJ and starts giving Lobo and Perkins grief by not letting them past the General. BJ lets the car on Luke’s side get up to about the middle of his truck then swings a hard right into the cruiser. Sending it into a deep ditch where it bottoms out. Another cruiser manages to get by the General on BJ's side he swings a hard left sending it up a steep bank. It flips down the bank landing just in front of Lobo who manages to get by the upside down cruiser. "How far to the county line, Luke?" BJ questions. "About five miles,†Luke replies. "Great!" adds BJ. The bumper tags goes on until they top a hill where they can see at the bottom of the road 2 more cruisers blocking the road. They pick up speed going down the hill. "Hold on Luke." BJ hits the front of both cars sending them spinning out of Bo's way. As they cross the county line they see Rosco and Boss Hogg setting on one side of the road and Cletus and Enos (in the same car) on the other. "BJ this is getting better." Luke states sarcastically. "Look up there!" In the CB mike "Bo, Rosco and Cletus are up here to join the parade." Jeb replies, "Hey we've about got our hands full back here." Still keeping Perkins and Lobo from passing. "Rosco, don't let Lobo stop that truck! I don't know what's up but I've got to have that stuff by tonight!" states Boss. As they cross the county line, Rosco and Cletus don't move until BJ and the General pass them. As Lobo and Perkins approach Rosco and Cletus pull out in front of them blocking the road and causing Lobo and Perkins to hit their cars. All 4 cars spin out of the road Rosco and Cletus into ditches, Perkins into a pond and Lobo into a field. All are disabled. "Did you see that??" BJ asks in astonishment. "I saw it. I can't explain it. I don't understand it, but I saw it!" Luke shakes his head. "I'll radio Cooter to take his time picking them up." Luke states. Turning the radio to channel 24 "Crazy Cooter, this is Lost Sheep 1." "What can I do for you Lost Sheep? Crazy Cooter here." Cooter responds. "Out on Mill Road near the county line you've got some business but take your time. Ok?" Luke advises "You got it! On my way." says Cooter. BJ asks, "Is there some place we can look this stuff over again? There has got to be something in it." "Yeah, take the next right." advises Luke. They take the right followed by the General. At the end of the road is a large abandoned barn. They pull both the General and BJ's rig into it. They search both vehicles and again find nothing. "Ok, any ideas now?" asks BJ "Yeah," states Luke, "Let's get this stuff to the Boars Nest and out of this truck before Cooter gets them pulled out." "Ok, let's go for it." Replies BJ They manage to get all the tables and chairs into the Boars Nest and set up. "Ok, let's get outta here." Bo states. They head for the farm. "Perkins! How could you have been so stupid??? You let them run you right off the road!" Lobo complains. "Well, Sheriff, they...." Perkins tries to explain but Lobo cuts him short. "The damages are coming out of your pay day! And that $1000 hidden in that table leg that we're not going to be able to recover or catch them with!" Lobo sees Rosco approaching, "Clam up Perkins. If they get any idea there's money in those tables we will never get it back." "Just what is going on here?" demands Rosco. "I might ask you the same thing since you ran us off the road and caused us to loose the suspects in a Robbery case!" Perkins exclaims. "Robbery? Where? Who?" questions Rosco. "What Perkins is trying to say,...." Lobo gives Perkins a dirty look. "While that no account trucker and his friends were picking up those tables they helped themselves to $1000 in the register." explains Lobo. "Well, we'll just have to get'em. We can..." giggles Rosco. Lobo sighs, "Look Sheriff, by the time we get these cars out they'll have that money hidden." "Well, uhh, we, uhh, we could find them and check them anyway." Rosco stammers. Lobo replies, "If you want to but I'm telling you they will have ditched it by then. I'm telling you, that BJ McKay is TROUBLE! Every time he comes into my county I loose patrol cars. Right now I have six cars damaged." "Well, let me tell you if he's with those Dukes. I don't know him, but those dagnabit Dukes have caused me problems since they've been in this world!" declares Rosco. "What are we going to do about these cars?" Lobo asks. Enos giggles, "Well, it’s our lucky day here comes Cooter." Cooter takes him time pulling out the 4 cruisers. "Perkins, keep quite. If that bubbling idiot of a Sheriff wants to shake them down, we'll go along with it." "But, Sheriff, we're not going to find anything cause the money is in the table and is probably unloaded by now." "Perkins, you idiot! I know that and you know that BUT were not suppose to know that!" insists Lobo. "Oh,....Ok,.... I see!" laughs Perkins. After getting the cars out they manage to get Rosco's and Lobo's running pretty good. Rosco says, "You all can follow us to the Boars Nest. If we are lucky, they will still be unloading." They proceed to the Boars Nest. The guys are nowhere to be found. "Follow me. I know where they will be." Rosco says heading for Jesse's. On the way to the farm Luke states, "I think it’s about time to warn the home front. You know the first place they will look." "Right, I just hope we looked better than they did, for what ever they are looking for. But, they know where it is because they planted it." Says BJ. "I just hope we're not right." says Luke, switching the CB this time to Channel 12, "Lost Sheep 1 to Bow Peep." "Bow Peep here." "Look we're most likely going to have company out there. We can't find anything in or on the vehicles. We've unloaded and are heading your way. Give everything a good once over to make sure what ever they are looking for hasn't showed up there." instructs Luke. "We'll get on it now." Daisy says. Chapter 4 coming soon! Joni For more great BJ Adventures click here. http://groups.msn.com/BJandtheBearFanClub