Elly May Duke

"Well you and Mama can pass 'em I'm out. . .I hate him." Enos nearly choked "Lily, he does, you ju-" "No he doens't daddy."

The boys only nodded and Roscoe tied LD up before they made their escape.

"Atleast I'd be one less you'd have to care for. You and Mama . . .I'm the last thing you need." Lily said.

Despite the fact that Enos could've passed out he smiled at Daisy's brave action.

"Well maybe I ought to leave. . .y'all would be a lot happier." Lily sobbed.

"Yes I am daddy." Lily said. . ."Eversince you got me nothing but bad things have happend to me, you, mama and my brothers and sisters."

"Well?" LD laughed looking like he could've died from laughter.

Lily tried to break free from Doc's grip "But why do you? I'm bad luck for everyone."

LD roared with laughter "Yeah right. What on earth are you going to do Daisy?"

Lily then did a strange thing. While the two watched she hit herself a few times "Stupid stupid stupid. . .why on earth anyone would love me."

"Yeah right." LD spat "Y'all are the most pathetic pair I ever seen in my life. I mean me and Daisy could run this town bettern' you two and when I say that I mean me. . .I'd of had Boss and all y'all out of my way."

Enos swallowed and nodded silently. All the thoughts flowed through his head.

Enos smiled inwardly hearing this. Daisy really did love him. He laid a hand on her shoulder and then walked up to LD, gun pulled "YOU LEAVE HER ALONE!!" he demanded.

Enos sighed "I don't know what to do anymore. I know Lily's just upset because of the leg I lost and I love her. . .I just." he sighed and put his head in his hands.

Doc came over having heard and saw Lily's temper so he gave her some medicine hoping to calm her down.

LD practically cackled "Oh really? And what about the little angel? I think she's my daughter rightfully."

Lily, after Daisy was on her way gave Enos an angry look. One like he'd never seen from her "Why'd you do that daddy? Mama's the only one I can really . . .she's everything to me!"

Daisy only heard a cruel laugh. "She means it! Git!" Enos shouted.

Enos shook his head "Go on. You won't disapoint me."

"Hello Daisy." said the voice making Daisy want to throw up.

Enos sighed and took Daisy's hand "No Daisy. Go on. Lily needs to learn that things have to be this way sometimes."

"Mama do you have to go?" Lily pleaded.

Just then there was a loud crash and Enos held Daisy closer when he saw what was at the door.

Enos smiled and sent a prayer up as Daisy shook her head and let herself fall into his arms.

Daisy sighed "Well I suppose I'll head on down to the office." she kissed Enos one more time "See you two tonight."