LoriDavenport

Bo cringed a little at the thought of the leather strap smacking his bottom. Which he knew was bound to happen if he didn't go and help Lori and try to make amends with her, which was like trying to put socks on a rooster..it was dang near impossible.

Lori growled at Bo ready to rip him into a small shreds. Kicking a rock at him, Lori stalked away to the back of Midnigt Rider, getting out her tools. She made her way over to the tractor, her gaze not leaving Bo. Bo grumbled a little, tempted to pick up a rock himself ready to chunk it at her. He hoped then at least it would have knocked at least a little sense into her tiny shriveled brain.

Lori's hands was on her hips in a defiant manner. She had death written all over her face as her and Bo stared each other down, he might have been taller than her by far, but she wasn't afraid. "Mr. handy man here screwed up the tractor monkeying around on it!" Lori snapped, on her tip toes trying to meet Bo's gaze dead on.

Wanna know what I think? It's a load of malarkey... Why? When the Lord wants this earth to end I think HE makes that decision not some scientist... when its our time to go he's gonna call us, now...it could be tomorrow, could be the next second, or it could be years from now. I've been going around school and hearing talk about it and quite frankly it's getting out of hand and is quite ludicrous in my opinion, even if they screw up It wouldn't kill us, the only thing it is likely to do is make a small black hole that isn't even powerful enough to suck the enitire earth in to itself... but, that's just my opinion on the subject.

Happy Birthday my favorite darked haired Duke boy! Hope that you day has been wonderful and all your birthday wishes came true!

As Jesse was making his way back to the farm, well... you could just about imagine what he found. Lori and Bo having a stand off in the front yard, both looking prouder than two roosters, and both looking mad enough to chew nails.

As Jesse drove JJ to school, Lori was still outside, the Hazzard county sun making its way over the barn, the heat rising. Bo walked out, whistling to a catchy tune, shooing the chickens around the front yard as he always did, walking over to Lori where Lori slaved away at the last piece of wood. "Almost finished?" He asked, watching over her shoulder. Lori huffed a little, bringing the axe back over her shoulder, letting it fall down to split the wood down the center. "Yea..no thanks to you...while I been out here working a way at chopping wood, part of YOUR chores...you was in bed asleep." Lori growled a little, bringing the axe back letting it stick in the stump when she brung it back down. "I was not in bed, I was eating breakfast..." Bo simply replied, following her into the barn where Maudine the mule was located. "Bo I swear you scarf food down like its the end of a six month famine..." Lori muttered, patting on Maudine's haunches, rubbing the horse's sides before she held to her halter. Bo smiled sarcastically at her, making a face. "Cute Lori..." He muttered putting n his blacksmith's apron, stoking the coals in the bin once he lit them. Getting a horse shoe ready he put it in the fire once the ambers flamed up some.

I reckon I'll give it a go myself.

Jesse grinned from ear to ear. He was mighty proud of her, she chose the safest driver in the house. Once finishing up his breakfast, sitting a plate up for Lori, Jesse pulled on his old red cap, walking out the door. "Lori, don't cause any trouble while I'm gone...Daisy's leavin' for work and it'll just be you and Bo here...the south side fence needs mendin' after ya take care of Maudine...you two don't fuss and bicker while I'm gone, understood?" Jesse commanded her, with a strong firm voice. Lori looked over her sweat beaded shoulder, wiping her brow off. Propping a foot up on the wood stump where she had a piece of wood sitting ready to chop it, she nodded a little. "Yes sir.." Jesse nodded his approval of her answer, climbing in his old dirty white pick-up.

Jesse sighed a little, sitting a plate in front of her and Bo, going back to the stove. "It doesn't matter, either me, Lori, or Bo can take ya...which ever you prefer."

Bo growled a little, his sleep deprived eyes finally fluttered open to life. "I'm up!" He shouted a little, rolling over in the bed ending up rolling off into the floor.

Now, this quote comes from the episode Farewell, Hazzard... I find it quite funny as this sounds like something I would say or do...and have said before to one of my cousins.. "Roll it over, but don't kill us!" It kinda makes ya wonder just how intelligent Luke really is...

As Bo's head connected with the mattress of the bed, he grumbled a little, not paying JJ any mind.

Lori grunted a bit and rolled over, covering back up. She didn't roust awake like she normally would. Jesse raised a brow at her, smirking a little. Walking inside he jerked the covers from her tickling her feet, that was how he use to wake her up when she was younger. Sure enough, Lori kicked her feet a little, growling. "I'm up! I'm up!" She growled, rising slowly up off the couch. Stretching out her arms a little, tilting her head back, Lori yawned widely, scratching her head some. "Chores need to be done...there's more hay to finish baling and there's wood to be chopped as well, not to mention I need help shoing Maudine." Jesse reminded her, folding up the blanket tossing it on the back of the couch. Groaning a little, Lori stood up going to the kitchen to put on her boots, she hopped around for five minutes before she realized she had the wrong boot on the wrong foot. Grumbling, cursing herself, she finally got situated and headed out the door to do her chores. Bo on the other hand, shivered and groaned a bit, swatting at JJ. "Go 'way.." He grumbled.

Jesse had nothing to really say to her though, he was disappointed that she didn't pay close enough attention to the time, but she was still young. "JJ...all because I did the same with Bo, Luke, and Daisy... you're not to see him after 9:00 p.m. for a while.." He was being reasonable with her, at least he was still letting her see him. "Go wake up the two sleeping beauties now.."

Lori nodded lightly, fixing the place on the couch to get comfortable. And as she predicted it, as son as her head hit the feathery pillow her eye lids drifted downward. Early the next morning, the fog rolled in still the sunlight peeking over the pine tops. The dew still glistening as the scent of freshly baled hay wafted through the air. Though, as it always ended up, Lori and Bo still slept in instead of getting up to go do the chores that needed to be done.

Lori chuckled softly at the wise old man. "Trust me Jesse, soon as my head hits the pillow I'm out like a light..."

Lori grinned to herself, nodding slowly. "It's either that couch or Luke's bed that has always had my name on it sir." She chuckled lightly, trudging her feet through the kitchen to the living room.

Jesse watched her, sighing lightly. He knew Lori could lie for those she cared, but Lori had learned her lesson over and over again years ago and knew better than to lie to Jesse. Nodding, he pointed to JJ's room. "Go to bed...we'll discuss things in the morning, it's too late to tonight."

Lori squeezed his hand gently, looking out the door. "Give them a little time with him now, if they aren't out here in a couple or so minutes we will."

Lori got to her feet as soon as JJ caught her. She was tired, sleepy, and about as restless as a foaling mare. "Thanks...she ain't lying Uncle Jesse...I can sense it." Lori had a way with sensing other people's feelings, she could sense if there was danger near or if someone was lying or telling the truth. Being born and raised in an indian tribe really paid off in the long run she always thought. So, using her, the Dukes or Davenports had an easy time with seeing which child was lying or telling the truth about their "late night study sessions".

Lori knelt down beside of him, taking his hand in her's gently. Luke, her friend, had always been there for her, now she'd return the favor. "I know Luke, though isn't a comfort to ya that at least while he was gone there was someone nice enough an caring enough to look after him..?" She paused, scratching her head in thought. " I reckon we do owe them a thanks don't we?"

Inside, Jesse was sitting at the kitchen table, sipping some coffee, he knew it proved to be a long night. "Come on in Lori.." Jesse called out as Lori almost stumbled through the doorway tiredly.

Lol It wouldn't be snooping and I'll be glad to post what grade I get as we still have to go through the process of revising and editing the pieces of materials in the class. In all honesty, I've never written a better piece than what I did. Yea, General, just like whenever I watch the Dukes, it too brung out a sense of pride in me, made see the better things in life, and to ignore the bad things. I'm pretty sure though, I'll get a good grade as writing and reading is one of my fortes were I've done it so much in my life. Though, those feelings are just some of the feelings I have towards Dukes, some feelings are indescribable and can't be written on paper. But, thanks for the nice comments guys, it means a lot to me, raises what little self esteem I got in me.

Lori laid a reassuring hand on Luke's shoulder. "We'll just hafta let him make that decision when the time arises, and accept the answer whether it be bad or good..."