Elly May Duke

Lily sighed "I wish I did."

Enos nodded "I know I'm acting stupid, but I just don't want nothing to happen to my little family."

Lily shook her head "You ain't listening to a word I'm saying mama."

Enos nodded "Daisy," he got up and came back with a small bowl "Daisy, please just a little bit. . .that's all . . .just a couple bites but I'm getting worried about you."

Enos gave her a confused look "Any idea why?"

"What mama?" Lily asked.

"Really? Uncle Jesse make you something good? Ain't sick are you?" Enos asked concerned.

Then one of the puppies came in, tail wagging.

Enos squeezed her close "I know ya ain't. Want any of what I made for supper?"

Lily sighed "Why does it matter mama?" she shrugged "Why can't I just say I want to go to work?"

Enos nodded "Daisy, I'm sorry I made you so nervous. I just want us and Cherry to be happy together." he apologized.

Daisy sighed "What do you mean by that sugar? I just don't understand." then Daisy's mind wondered just a bit as to why she had started working at the Boar's Nest and how she'd done it so the boys could get a new car.

(sorry that was so short. . .I was in the middle of it and my brother was fussing at me to come downstairs) Enos nodded "Hey. How's things at your Uncle Jesse's?"

Lily nodded "I know that mom. I just want to do something other than be stuck here with the others and daddy."

They all smiled at eachother and Jesse just smiled watching them. Soon Daisy was over Enos's and sighed when she came in. . .Enos was eating something.

Lily sighed "I really want a job with Uncle Cooter. . .even if it's just saturday."

Jamie nodded as well as the boys "Yes Daisy, we'd hate for you to be misserable and we understand your desire to be with Enos and Cherry. . .Poor Enos probably needs your help about now."

Lily hugged Daisy "I wish this wasn't so complicated mama." Daisy sighed "Me too Lily, but we have to take life as it comes."

Jamie smiled "Go on Daisy, we understand."

"Well what are you trying to say then mama?" Lily wanted to know.

Jamie, unfortunately could tell this and said "You know Daisy, if there's one thing I've learned when Analisa's dad. . .you know. . .is that when you find someone you love. . .you should spend time with them instead of wishing it."

After supper they all sat around the little den and talked. Bo and Luke sat on the floor and played a bit with Analisa also.

Lily nodded bitting her bottom lip "So what does this have to do with me?" she asked wondering also at the tone of voice her mother had used which sounded a bit like she was in trouble.

Jamie smiled "Like I said I think we'll all get along good."

"So Uncle Roscoe's having problems?" Lily asked "What can I do to help him?"