Jamanda

Ya gotta understand though. Luke was older and had to look after Bo, even if he did have to be somewhat of a jerk about it sometimes. Older siblings (or cousins) have that kind of responsibility. But Luke was way more mature than Bo, which makes him more attractive in my book.

Luke had missed the bus, due to being stuck in the trash can, and slowly made his way home. He was rather glad to have missed the bus, as there was a glob of gum in his hair that wouldn't come out. As he passed Doc. Petticord's office on his way home, he heard the Doctor talking to someone. Doctor: That should fix your boy right up Jeb. What happened to him again? Jeb: Wouldntsaythinkhefelloutofatreeorsomethingdatdurnboy gitssoclumsywouldntsupprisemenone. The man talked in a deep and low voice that ran all his words together like that. Doctor: Well, hope that helps. So long Mr. Strate. <mutters> Never can understand what that man says. Luke paused and hid around a corner. A small rough looking man in overalls came out of the Doctor's office with a white bag and got into an old pickup truck. Luke ran and jumped in the back of it. Luke: I know I had a bad day, but I gotta check up on Enos. The truck rambled off down the road, and then turned onto a rough path into the woods. It stopped at the top of a hill in front of an old shack. Luke peeked out of the back as the man got out of the truck and went inside. Luke then slid out, crept up to the window, and peeked inside. He was looking into a front room with nothing but two wooden chairs, a wood stove, and a moth-eaten couch. In the back was a doorway that led to a room where Luke could barely see a mattress on the floor. But he didn't see Enos anywhere. Luke: I wonder where Enos is? Rufus: I wonder how you got out of that can. Luke felt himself lifted up by the collar. Rufus: Now...should I take care of you? Or let Pa handle it? Then, that deep and low grumble came from the doorway. Jeb: Rufusyouputdatboydownanmindyermannersboy. Luke wasn't sure if he should be terrified or relieved. Rufus: But Pa...he's tresspassin. Luke: I just wanted to see Enos... Jebediah Strate was holding a shotgun and took a good look at Luke. Jeb: youjustputdatboydownnowhesjustoneademdukeboys oljessesgotnowyoumindyermannersboy. Rufus grumbled and dropped Luke to the ground. Jeb: NowyougoonoutandcatchussupperbeforeIwhupyouoneboy. Rufus: But it's not my turn! Jeb: dontyoutalktomeboytilyurbruthergitsbetteryoumindme anddohisshareaworknowgit! Jeb tossed Rufus the gun and the boy stomped off into the woods. Jeb: Youcomeonanfollermeboy. Luke just nodded and followed the man inside. Jebediah Strate was a very short man with a worn brown face and a long moustache. He grabbed an old broom in the corner of the room and banged on the ceiling. Luke then noticed a trap door in the ceiling, held shut by a small hook. Something came out of the crack in the door and unlatched the hook so the door swung down. Jebediah reached up his long arms and Enos jumped down into them. Enos: Wook? Wadda wooo dooon hrrr? Jeb: Spitdatoutbeforyatalkboyaintyougotmannersnow youbehaveyerself. Jeb held out his hand and Enos spat out a wad of bloody cotton. Enos: Hey Luke. Luke: Hey Enos...uh...what happened to you? Enos: <shrugs> Just lost another tooth is all. Luke notices a fresh gap in Enos's grin. Enos nods his head towards the door and Luke follows him outside. Luke: So uh...how'd you lose a tooth? Enos: <picking the gum out of Luke's hair> How do ya think? Luke: Rufus? Enos: <whispers> I don't like ta say it in front of Pa, but Rufus sure got me good fer takin' the keys the other day. Luke: Doesn't your Pa know Rufus beats you up? Enos hung his head. Enos: I can't tell Pa. Luke: Why not? Enos: Pa's got enough trouble ta reckon with. I don't wanna cause more. He needs us both ya know. Luke: Well yeah...but that don't make it right for Rufus to beat you up. Enos: Don't worry 'bout me none Luke. I'm used to it. Luke: What about your mom? Enos looked off into the distance. Enos: Ma's gone...she's in heaven now. Luke: Oh...I'm sorry. Enos: S'okay...we got Pa. Luke: Yeah...I lost both of mine. Enos: You did? Luke: Yeah...my mother died when I was born and my dad got killed in a car wreck...along with both Bo's parents. Enos: Golly...who d'ya live with then? Luke: My Uncle Jesse. Cousin Daisy lives with us too. Her parents died in a train wreck two years ago. Enos: Her's too? You Dukes just got a whole string of it didn't cha? Luke: We sure did. But at least we got Uncle Jesse. Enos: Is he nice? Luke: Yeah. You should come over and meet him sometime. Enos: I dunno. I gotta stick around home most of the time. Chores ya know. Enos finally gets the gum out of Luke's hair. Just then, they hear a gunshot. Enos: That'd be Rufus gittin dinner. Jeb: comeonnowboyyouwashupanIlltakeyerfriendhomeyou mindmenowboyandontforgettotakeyourmedicineigotferya. Enos: Okay. Pa'll take ya home Luke. Luke: <whispers> You understand what he says? Enos: Sure I do. He always talks like dat. Bye now. Luke gets in the pickup truck and the small man drives him to the farm. As Luke gets out of the truck, he can hear Uncle Jesse yelling at Bo. Jesse: And if I catch you getting into Daisy's things again it'll be your hide! Daisy: Yeah! Jesse: Now the two of you wash up. Where is Luke? Luke: I'm right here. Mr. Strate gave me a ride. Jesse: Well hey there Jeb. Jeb: yerboywasjustoveratmyplacetovisitwithoneofminesoI broughthimhomebutIbestbegoingnowniceseeinyoujesseduke Jesse: Sure thing Jeb. Jeb drives off in the truck. Jesse: Luke? Did you understand any of that? Luke: Uh...no. Jesse: Neither did I. Get in and wash up. Supper's almost ready.

We have to agree with you on that. Enos loses his "little boy" character with facial hair. As far as the movie goes though, we're more worried about them changing Enos's character and personality than his looks.

Okay, you raised a debate between siblings. Jam heard about a law once that said cops aren't allowed to have facial hair. Amanda thinks that would be a silly law, but neither of us have ever known any policemen to have facial hair. So to any law officers out there, is there really a rule like that? Or is it just a ridiculous rumor?

The next day, Luke notices that Enos isn't on the bus, but someone else is. Rufus: Hey punks, this is my seat. Out! Luke: Come on Bo. We'll sit up front. Bo: But Luke, we always sit back here. Luke, not wanting Bo to get hurt, practically drags him past Rufus to the front of the bus where Enos used to sit. Daisy stares at them and she and the other girls look back at Rufus. Rufus: What a dork. Daisy: <whispers> what an ugly cow! Daisy and the other girls giggle, as Rufus sits in the back. Bo: Hey Luke? Why'd you let that guy take our seat? Luke: Bo, you don't wanna mess with that guy...he's uh... Bo: He's an ugly cuss ain't he? Luke: Yeah...I wonder where Enos is. Bo: Search me. Hey Cooter. Cooter: What're you sitting up here for? Bo: That ugly dude back there took our seat. Cooter: He's an ugly one all right, but he's also big. I don't blame you guys one bit. At school, Luke isn't as swift as staying out of Rufus's way. He was tripped in the hall, had a pencil thrown at him, his lunch was stolen, and he got shoved in his locker after the last bell. Luke: Oh great. Come on now! Someone get me out of here. A random kick on the door and Luke fell out. He looked up to thank the person, but it was Rufus again. Luke: Oh hi. Rufus: What a dork. Luke: Hey where's Enos? How come he's not here today? Rufus grabs Luke's shirt and picks him up off of the floor. Rufus: Because nobody rats me out and gets away with it. With that, Luke found himself upside down in a trash can. Luke: Great...if this is how my day is going, I wonder what he did to Enos?

It's March now and the twins are finally home. They keep everyone in the family busy with feedings, changings, and whatnot, but everyone manages fine and there's a lot of people to help. Lily however, enjoys having a break every now and then. Lily: So what's up today. Cherry: Not much. It is my birthday though. Lily: It is? You didn't tell me. Cherry: I don't care much. Lily: But you're sixteen now! Cherry: So? Big deal. Lily: You got your driver's liscense today. Cherry: Yeah. You got one and hardly ever drive though. Lily: Yeah, but I lived in a big city where I didn't need to. Cherry: It's just another day and I'm a whole year older. Whoop dee doo. Lily still does not understand her cousin at all. Luke and Amy however, have a little surprise in mind, but it waits until the next day. Cherry: Can I open 'em yet? Amy: Not yet. Luke: You sure about this? Amy: She's old enough now. Okay. Open them. Cherry opens her eyes. There, in the barn, is a black race car with the name LUCIFER painted on it. Cherry: WOAH! Amy: It's yours if you want it. Cherry: YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! Luke: You sure about this? She just got her liscense yesterday. Amy: Would you rather have your daughter driving a car, or in the back of one? Luke: Give her the keys.

Bo of course, denies everything. Daisy: I know someone was reading my diary, Uncle Jesse. Jesse: Well, let me help you with that. He gives her a little box with a key. Jesse: Now you just keep it in here and keep this key with ya. Daisy: Thanks Uncle Jesse. Cooter: (peeking through window) Aw shucks. Bo: You know how to pick a lock? Cooter: Maybe, but not without breaking it. And we'd get caught. Luke: What are you two doing? Bo: Just mopin' that we can't get into Daisy's diary no more. Luke: Oh...so you read it? Bo: Just a little bit. Cooter: She almost caught us. Luke: What was in it? Bo: Silly girl stuff. She thinks your friend is cute. Luke: Which one? Cooter: That Enos fella. Luke: <makes a face> I have no idea why. He's missing two teeth. Cooter: Search me. There's a girl in our class who likes me, and I smell. Bo: She does not like you. She likes me. Bo and Cooter start to argue and Luke sighs. It's hard being in Jr. High without them. The next day is a little better. Luke was able to see Rufus coming and hid himself before getting bullied. It was almost a bully-free day until he started going out to the bus. Enos: Aw come on...put me down. Rufus: Not until you tell me where you put it you little shrimp! Enos: Not on your life! Rufus was hanging Enos upside down by the ankles. Luke: Put him down! Rufus: Oh yeah? Why should I? Luke: Cuz uh...a teacher is coming. Rufus doesn't believe him, but looks around anyway. Enos cringes as his brother drops him on his head. Rufus: I'll deal with you later shrimp! Enos: Owww. Rufus kicks Enos and pushes Luke down as he walks off. Luke crawls over to Enos. Luke: You okay? Enos: (sitting up) You got some real guts boy. Luke: (helping him up) Not as much as you. What'd you do? Enos: (grinning) I hid his keys. He took Dad's car to school and he ain't supposed to do that. Luke: I was wondering how he got to school. He never rides the bus. Enos: He thinks the bus is for sissies...so he usually gets a ride from some high school kids. But today he took the car. Luke: So...where did you hide the keys? Enos grinned and pulled out an old tuna sandwich. Between the slices of bread and moldy tuna, was a set of car keys. Enos: Rufus is gonna beat me good for this, but it'll be worth it when Dad can't find the car and Rufus has to explain why it's here. Luke: What if he blames you for it? You have the keys. Enos: Dad won't believe him. Especially if I give him these first. They get on the bus. Luke: You uh, want to sit in the back with me? Enos: Well...okay. Enos sits with Luke in the back. At the next stop, Bo and Cooter join them. Luke: Enos, this is my cousin Bo and his friend Cooter. Bo: Hey there Enos. Cooter: Hi. Enos: Hi. Enos then looks at the girls coming on the bus. One waves to them and sits in the middle. Enos jumps and grabs Luke's arm. Enos: Possum on a gumbush! Who's that!? Luke: That's our cousin Daisy. Bo: Yeah. She thinks you're cute. Enos: Nuh uh. Ain't no girls think I'm cute. Cooter: I think you think she is though. Enos: Possum on a gumbush. Daisy simply glances back at them and giggles with her friends. Enos just sinks down in his seat. Enos: Possum on a gumbush. Bo: Is that all he can say? Cooter: Guess so.

Balladeer: I don't know about ya'll, but if he comes back again, I may just pack up and leave town. Bo, Luke and Cooter are at the Boar's Nest, cheering and drinking beer. Bo: Luke, that had to be one of your best plans ever. Luke: I know. I just wish I could have been there to see it. Cooter: Me too. I ain't even seen ol' Enos yet. Bo: Us either. Rosco had to use Flash to find him and tell him about the plan. Cooter: So how do you know it worked? Bo: Cletus told us. Oh, and here's your voice device back. Cooter: Thanks. So where's Enos now? The whole town knows he ain't dead. Luke: I think I have a good idea. Out at the farm, Daisy is hanging laundry when she sees a familiar hat peeking around a tree. Unlike before, she drops her unmentionables and runs over. Enos laughs and hugs her. Daisy: Oh Enos, don't you ever die on me again! Enos: Well, it'll happen one of these days you know... Daisy: I know...but I hope it doesn't for a long long time. Enos: Me either. Daisy giggles and rubs his face. Daisy: You know, I didn't even notice how scruffy you've gotten. Enos: Well, I was kind of too tied up to shave or anything. I'm sure I smell real bad too. Daisy: I don't even care. Enos: I could sure use a shower. Daisy: A cold one? Enos: A really cold one. Daisy: Well too bad. Daisy leans up and kisses him and he kisses her back. Enos: Do you really love me Daisy? Daisy: Oh Enos, you know I love you. Enos: I love you too Daisy. Daisy: I know. Enos: Daisy? How much do you love me? Daisy: Enough to never want you to leave again, enough to never leave you... Enos: Enough to marry me? Daisy doesn't answer, but smiles and kisses him again. He takes that as a yes and kisses her back. Enos: We may have to wait a bit. The state still thinks I'm dead. Daisy: Well, you've waited for me long enough. I guess I can wait a little bit. Two weeks later, Uncle Jesse finds a note on the kitchen table and isn't the least bit surprised. Uncle Jesse, Bo and Luke, Enos was legally declared alive yesterday, so we've gone off to elope. We'll be back in two weeks. Daisy Balladeer: You know, I always figured that'd happen one of these days.

Frank Scanlon drives along calmly in an ordinary car, not wishing to stand out. He arrives at the meeting place in the woods, where a nervous Hughie waits for him. Frank: All right Hogg. Where is he? Hughie: I'm afraid...you're a little late. Frank: What do you mean? Hughie holds up a shirt that's stained with blood. Hughie: He was trying to get away. We had to do it, or else he'd go for the sheriff. Frank: <sighs> As long as he's out of the way...finally... Hughie: Well, at least you got what you wanted. I didn't get a durn thing. Frank: Nothing? Hughie: The dipstick had a will. Left everything to those Dukes. Frank: Well...not my problem. I'm home free now. Suddenly, an eerie voice calls out from the trees. Voice: Oh you think so do you? Frank spins around and Hughie looks up, terrified. Hughie: Did you hear that? Frank: Who said that? Voice: I did Frank...you know my voice...you remember it from when I testified against you... Frank: There's no such thing as ghosts! Voice: Only to the innocent Frank...as you're as guilty as I'll get out...guilty... Hughie: Now Enos...I didn't want to...I didn't mean... Voice: And you're just as guilty Hughie Hogg...just as guilty...of murder... Hughie runs off into the woods away from the voice. Voice: Murder...murder... Frank: Now you don't scare me...you can't do anything to me now... Voice: I can't...but he can... Frank: Who? Sheriff Little comes up behind Scanlon, along with Rosco and Cletus, and slaps the cuffs on him. Little: You are under arrest. Rosco: I still think I coulda done it. Voice: Take him away Sheriff... Little only raises an eyebrow to the voice and escorts Scanlon away. Frank: I'll get you one of these days Strate! Voice: Too late for that...too late for that... Rosco and Cletus wait for Sheriff Little to drive Scanlon away. Cletus: Okay now Enos. They're gone. Enos: (jumping down from a tree) About time too. I'm sore all over. Enos doesn't have time to complain, as both Rosco and Cletus grab him up in a bear hug. Enos: Hey, don't hurt me now! I missed ya'll too. Hughie: (running up) Did he take the bait? Enos: Yeah, and hopefully he'll keep believing I'm dead and I won't have to worry about him no more. Rosco: Now Enos, should we arrest him too? Enos: Nah, just run him out of town...like before. Hughie: Now...I helped ya'll catch Scanlon remember? Cletus: Only cuz you were in trouble too. Rosco: Now git! Hughie runs off, again.

Balladeer: Back in town, Rosco sends out an APB on Scanlon while Bo and Luke discuss the situation with Cletus. Cletus: But who told you Scanlon was coming Rosco? Rosco: Enos did. Cletus: Well uh...I hate to break this to ya but... Rosco: I had a dream okay you lugnut. Enos told me to send out an APB for Scanlon. Luke: Rosco...I think you're taking Enos's death pretty hard. Bo: Maybe you need a day off. Rosco: I don't need a day off. I fell asleep in my car, then Enos was in it and drove it to your place. Then he told me to bring you two here and mmmm.... Luke: Wait, Enos told you to bring us here? Rosco: Yes. Luke: But Rosco...you're not dreaming now. Bo: You're as awake as we are. Rosco: Doh...you're right...I haven't woke up yet... Bo: Luke? Luke: I don't know...but I'm getting back to the farm. Just then, Hughie bursts in. Hughie: Rosco! I need you to send out an APB quick! There's a fella coming who's gonna kill me! Rosco: Oh not you too. Who is it? Hughie: Frank Scanlon! Everyone turns and looks at Hughie. Luke: This is more than a coincidence. Let's go Bo. Bo and Luke tear out of the police station as Rosco and Cletus assure Hughie that they'd already sent out the APB. Hughie: Oh good. Enos must've told you. Rosco: How'd you know about that? Hughie: Well that'd be the first thing he'd do after he busted out. Cletus: Busted out? You mean he ain't dead? Hughie: No he ain't...but he will be and so will I if Frank Scanlon finds us! Meanwhile, Bo and Luke run into the farmhouse to find Daisy walking around in a daze. Luke: Daisy! Are you okay? Daisy: Huh. I'm fine. I just had the strangest dream. Bo: Was Enos in it? Daisy: Well yeah...how'd you know? Luke: What'd he say? Daisy: That...is none of your business. Bo: Must not have been about Scanlon then. Luke: Well he wouldn't want to worry her. Daisy: What are you two talking about? Luke: Daisy...sit down. Daisy: <sitting> All right, but you two know something and I want to know what it is. Bo: Daisy...you weren't dreaming. Luke: Enos is alive. Daisy gasps... Balladeer: Friends and neighbors, I'm sure glad they had her sit down first.

As Rosco leads the boys away from the farm, Enos sneaks in and looks around. A lot of his old things are there in boxes. Enos: I sure hope it's not... Enos peeks into Daisy's room and sees her lying on the bed asleep. One of the open letters is still in her hand and she has tears on her face. The box is also on the bed, but it's empty. Enos: What'd she do with them? I sure hope she didn't... He sees the one in her hand and tries to remove it slowly, but then Daisy opens her eyes and gasps. Enos: Uh oh. Daisy: Enos? Daisy, like Rosco, assumes she must be dreaming. Enos: Go back to sleep. Daisy: Enos...oh Enos... She sits up and reaches out to him but he pulls away. Enos: Please Daisy...can I have my letter back? Daisy: (looking at the letter) But... Enos: I know...I shouldn't have written it to begin with...I never meant for you to read that. He reaches out and takes it from her. Daisy: I was done with it anyway. Enos: <sighs> What about the other ones? Daisy: I burned them. Enos: Well that's good. Before or after you...? Daisy: <grins> After I read them. Enos: Doh...You read...ALL of them? Daisy nods. Daisy: Enos...I had no idea... Enos: At least you burned them...and don't tell anybody what was in those okay? Daisy: I won't. Enos: I gotta go. Daisy: But Enos... Enos gently pushes her back down on the bed. Enos: Go to sleep. Daisy: But I miss you. Enos: Don't you worry about that. I'll always be close by. Daisy: Enos? Enos: Yeah? Daisy: Why'd you have to die? Why'd you have to die for me to realize how much I love you? Enos: (stares at her) You...you love me? Daisy: (nods) I ain't ever gonna see another man again. Enos: You don't have to do that... Daisy: Never again Enos. I love you too much. Enos can hardly believe it and it takes him a minute to remember where he is. Enos: I gotta go Daisy. Daisy: But... Enos: <kisses her forehead> Go to sleep. Daisy: Oh Enos. Daisy drifts back to sleep as Enos sneaks out, throwing the letter into the wood stove fire on his way out.

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Balladeer: Well, it's been a good five days now since Enos...well, since the accident. Rosco's out at the speed trap as usual, although now he only intends to catch people if they really are speeding. Rosco: What is it Flash? Oh you want out? Okay darlin'. (opens car door) While you're doin' that, I may just sneak a snooze. Rosco leans back, pulls his hat over his eyes, and dozes off. Flash wanders off into the trees. Balladeer: Now for any of you who may have forgot, Flash is one smart dog and came with a guarantee that she can smell a crook a mile away. Which is exactly what she's startin' to smell now. Flash comes out of the trees following a scent. She sniffs her way deeper into the woods and it becomes stronger. Finally, she comes upon an old shack. She sticks her nose in the door and sees someone alone in the middle of the room, tied to a chair. Flash: WOOF! Enos: Flash! Is that you girl? Flash: (coming in) Woof! Enos: Boy am I glad to see you. Them ugly dudes'll be back in about five minutes so you gotta get me out of here. Flash jumps up on Enos's lap and knocks the chair over again. Enos: Ooof! Flash: Woof! (licks his face) Enos: Yeah I love you too...now get me out of...hey...the chair broke. The chair has cracked enough for Enos to work his way out of the ropes. Enos: Okay Flash. Now where's Rosco? Flash takes off and Enos follows her through the woods. She leads him back to where Rosco is dozing in his car. Enos opens the driver's side door and Flash jumps in. He then pushes Rosco over and gets behind the wheel. Rosco: <waking up> Huh? What? Enos: (starting up car) Don't worry Sheriff. I'll give it back in a second. Rosco: Enos! But you're...oh I get it...I'm having a dream...it's just a dream. Enos: (driving car onto the road) Sheriff, I need a favor. Once I get out at the Duke farm, I need you to go back to the office and send out an APB for Frank Scanlon. Rosco: Frank Scanlon! How'd he get out? Enos: I don't know, but we'd better catch him before hurts anybody. Rosco: Well, all right. But what are you doing going to the Duke farm? Enos: I remembered something. Balladeer: Now what Enos remembered was those letters, which he figured the Dukes would have by now, and he aims to get them back before she reads too many of them. But he doesn't aim to tell ol' Rosco that. They drive up to the Duke farm, keeping out of sight in the trees, as Bo and Luke are outside. Enos: Now Sheriff, I want you to get Bo and Luke away from here. Rosco: How do I do that? Enos: I dunno. How do you usually do it? Rosco: Now Enos, I've turned over a new leaf. No more trumped up charges. Enos: (raising his eyebrows) Well how about that? Then think of an honest way to get them to come with ya to town. Enos gets out of the car and hides in the trees. Rosco, thinking this is a very strange dream indeed, drives over to the farm. Luke: Hey Rosco. Bo: We didn't do it. Rosco: (getting out) Do what? Bo: Nothin'. Rosco: Now, before you get all riled up, I simply wanted your help with something. Luke: What? Rosco: I got a tip that Frank Scanlon is coming to town...and I may need help rounding him up. Bo: That guy that was after Enos? Rosco: Exactly. With Enos gone and all...it's the least we could do for him. Luke: Yeah...Scanlon's best left behind bars. We'll follow you Rosco.

Hughie arrives at the old shack with a couple of ugly thugs with guns. Hughie: It seems my backer will be taking a bit longer to arrive, so my associates will be here to tend to your needs. Enos: Well that's nice of you...cuz I REALLY gotta use the gent's room. Hughie: Certainly...as long as you don't mind using the woods out back. The ugly thugs keep a gun to Enos when they set him free from the chair. They also provide some food for him. Hughie: My backer wants you to be healthy when he arrives. Enos: (eating a bologna sandwich) Yeah, Frank is like that. Enos tries to hide it, but he's really terrified at the idea of Scanlon showing up again. However, he's also terrified at the thought of Hughie going after Daisy. The next day, Hughie walks into the Boar's Nest and finds Daisy has come back to work. However, much to the dismay of the patrons, she's wearing jeans and a flannel shirt. Hughie: Well I'm glad you're feeling better Miss Daisy. Daisy: <glares> Are you gonna pester me or buy a drink? Hughie: I'll take a beer. Daisy serves him one, but doesn't appear very happy about it. Hughie: You know Miss Daisy...I'm sure you miss Enos a lot... Daisy: You have no idea. Hughie: And I know I could never take his place... Hughie reaches for her hand but she pulls it away. Daisy: Know this now Hughie...I am NOT available. Hughie: What? Daisy: No man ever loved me like Enos did, and no one ever will, and I don't intend to ever let a man get near me again, if I live to be a hundred! Daisy strides away to the bar and Hughie stands there with his mouth open. Bo and Luke grin at each other at a nearby table. Bo: Uh...guess we should've warned him. Luke: Nah...I liked the way Daisy handled it. Bo: Do you think she really will? Never see another man I mean? Luke: I dunno. But if she does, or doesn't rather, I'll bet it has something to do with what was in those letters. Bo: You're probably right...as usual. Luke: I'm always right. Bo: You are not. Bo and Luke bicker over this while Hughie walks out. Balladeer: And Daisy ain't the only one acting like that. Ol' Rosco's in on it too. Boss: What do you mean 'No'? I gave you an order. Rosco: Now you listen here you fat little meadowmuffin! Enos was the only honest lawman around here and we did nothing but take it for granted. Boss: But... Rosco: No buts! And don't you threaten me with divorcin' Lulu either, cuz I know you ain't got the guts to do it. Now I ain't takin' no more orders from you unless they are law-abidng, just, and fair. You got that Mr. Jefferson Davis Hogg? Boss just stares at him and nods sheepishly. Balladeer: You know, it's amazing how someone's death can have an impact on people. And he ain't even really dead.

Don't know about that one. Hasn't been shown yet on CMT and my memory is failing me from the TNN days. But for a complete episode guide of Dukes (or any other show) you can visit www.tvtome.com.

Jam remembered another favorite of ours...Quantum Leap! That was a great show!

Season 2

That was "Jude Emery" in which they help a Texas Ranger go after a bad guy who did a lot of stuff with snakes.

I'm proud of you. I assist with special education classes and those kids get harassed a lot, but one of them was nice enough to get me an autographed picture of Cooter from an auto show! One of the other teachers also has a disability and was told he would never be able to walk, but he walks now and gets onto those kids who think their disabilities will prevent them from doing great things.

Bo and Cooter go out to get the car and check out the old Strate farm, which Enos still had the deed to. Cooter: Well, this is it. Bo: He lived here? Cooter: Grew up here. Now you know why he lived in the boarding house. Bo: It's falling apart. Cooter: Yeah. I doubt there's anything of value in there. Bo: Hey. There's something under a tarp back here. They go to the back of the farm and whisk off a tarp. Bo: Aw, that's just an old still. Cooter: So where's the car? Bo: Oh maybe that's it. Bo pulls some branches back from a bush to reveal a car. It's overgrown with weeds and grass and has a family of possums living in the backseat. Cooter: And he expects me to make it run? Bo: If anyone can do it, you can. Uncle Jesse and Luke are at Enos's apartment at the boarding house, taking an inventory of what he has. Luke: Sure had a lot of pictures of Daisy. Jesse: Can you blame him? Luke: Not really...but man...they're all over the place. Jesse: Everyone's gotta have a hobby. Luke: I hope she says something soon. This depression can't be good for her. Jesse: That's why I left her with Lulu. Maybe some woman talk can cheer her up. Luke: (looking under bed) Maybe...what's this? Luke pulls out a large cardboard box with a label on the top. LETTERS TO DAISY DO NOT SEND Luke: Do not send? Jesse: Maybe stuff he wrote that he didn't want her to know. Luke: Then why write it? Just because? Jesse: Who knows? Luke: (taking a letter out) Hmmmmm Jesse: Now you put that back. If anyone should read those, it should be Daisy. Luke: (putting letter back) Oh okay. They take the box back to the farm, where they meet up with Bo. Bo: Yeah, Cooter got the car all right. But he doesn't know if even he can get that old thing to run. Luke: That bad? Bo: That bad. You find anything interesting? Luke: Just this box. But we can't read what's inside. Bo: What's inside? Luke: Letters he never sent to Daisy. Bo: Dang it Luke...you got me all curious now. Jesse: Now you boys leave those letters alone. Jesse takes the box and puts it in Daisy's room. Just then, Daisy comes in, as Lulu just dropped her off. Luke: Hey Daisy. Bo: How you feeling? Daisy just looks at them and takes off her coat. Luke: We uh...found something that might interest you. Bo: Uncle Jesse just put it in your room. Jesse: (coming in) Yes dear, you just go back there. There's a big box with your name on it. Daisy looks at Uncle Jesse and goes to her room. There on the bed is the box. She reads the lid and shivers. Bo and Luke stand at the door. Luke: If you don't read one... Bo: We will Jesse: You will not now leave her be! Daisy sits on her bed and nervously pulls out a letter. It has her name and address on it, and his name and return address from California, but no stamp. It's also sealed and has "swak"** written across the back. It looks just like the letters she used to get from California during those long years when he was gone. But why didn't he send it? Daisy opens the letter and starts to read it. The more she reads, the wider her eyes get and the more her mouth drops open. Daisy: Enos...oh Enos...Enos! Luke: Well...she's talking. Bo: What's in there Daisy? Daisy stuffs the letter back in the envelope and tears it up. Luke: What? Daisy takes the pieces, brushes past them, and goes into the kitchen, where she throws the remains of the letter into the fire of the wood stove. Bo: What was in it? Daisy: Never you mind. Daisy then goes back to her room to read another one. Balladeer: I don't know about you, but I'm sure wonderin' what was in it now. ** s.w.a.k. - sealed with a kiss

Balladeer: Now Uncle Jesse understands young boys, having been one himself, and he knows little Luke has something on his mind. Jesse: Well sit down here Luke. Tell me about your day. Luke: <sitting> Well uh...somebody showed me how to open my locker. Jesse: Well that was nice of 'em. Luke: <grumbles> not when he shoved me in it. Jesse: What was that? Luke: Nothin', oh and I met this kid named Enos. I ain't ever seen him before. Jesse: (raises an eyebrow) Enos? Luke: Yeah...he's got a brother too...named Rufus. Jesse: (narrows eyes) Those are Jebediah Strate's boys. Luke: You know their dad? Jesse: Course I know him. He's uh...in the same business I am...same business your daddy and Bo's daddy was in. Luke: Oh. Well Enos was real nice. He shared his lunch. Jesse: What about the other one? Luke: Oh uh...he was the one who helped me open my locker. Jesse: I see. Well, you run along now Luke. Luke: Okay Uncle Jesse. Uncle Jesse watches Luke run outside to join Bo and Daisy.

At the courthouse, Rosco sits at the head of a long table. All of the Dukes are present along with Boss, Cooter and Cletus, who came back to town for the wake. Rosco: I, Enos Michael Strate, being of sound mind and body... Bo, Luke and Cooter snigger a bit, but Uncle Jesse glares at them and they remain quiet. Rosco: To my friend and superior officer, Rosco P. Coltrane, I leave my gun collection and gun safe. Rosco sniffs a bit... Rosco: With the exception of my Colt .45, which I leave to Cletus Hogg. Luke: He had a Colt .45? Cletus: <sighs> Yeah. Rosco: My old ridgerunning car, a 1971 dodge challenger, I leave to Cooter Davenport, on the stipulation that he can get it to run. Cooter nods. Rosco: All other earthly possessions, I leave to the Duke family, to sell or use as they see fit. Uncle Jesse nods and Daisy sighs. She hasn't said a word since Luke told her the news. Boss: He didn't leave me nothin'? Rosco: Uh...no. Boss: Well that's some... Rosco: Oh wait, the fine print here says that you can have $500 out of his savings. Boss: Is that it? Rosco: Well he didn't have much. Boss: That's true. Rosco: On the stipulation that you give Cletus his old job. Boss: Oh, well I was gonna do that anyway. They leave the courthouse gravely. Hughie stands on the front steps. Hughie: So how'd you make out Uncle Boss? Boss: Oh don't look so happy...a man just died! I got $500. Hughie: That's it? Boss: On the stipulation that I give our vacant deputy position to Cletus. Hughie: But uh Uncle Boss...I was gonna ask for that job. Boss: You? No way! Enos'd turn over in his grave...if he was in one...if you got his old job. It goes to Cletus. Now git! Balladeer: Well, Enos isn't turning over in a grave, just in his chair. Enos lies on the floor as his chair got tipped over from him rocking in it. Hughie comes in angry again. Enos: Oh, I'm glad you're back. I kinda got knocked over here and... Hughie: Aw shut up. You made sure Cletus got your job didn't you? Enos: Well yeah. Without me, he's the closest thing to an honest lawman around here. Hughie: That doesn't matter. That's not what I'm really after. Enos: Sorry. I still don't remember where that money is. Hughie: Oh I'm not talking about that. Enos: What? Then why get me out of the way and hand me over to Scanlon then? Hughie: (walking out) So I can have your girl. Enos: Oh no you don't! HUGHIE! YOU LAY ONE HAND ON DAISY AND I'LL...Oh ding dang it...How am I gonna git out of here? Balladeer: I don't know about you, but I sure get nervous when anyone's going after Daisy.

Back at the courthouse, Rosco hangs the memorial on the wall. Inside is a folded flag, a plaque, and a picture of his faithful deputy. Deputy Enos Michael Strate 1958 - 1985 Boss: Well, that looks real nice Rosco...real nice. Rosco: It's the least I could do for him...the very least... Hughie: (coming in) I suppose his family is coming? Rosco: No...no family. He didn't have any real close. Just some distant cousins who don't really know who he is. Hughie: <with fake sympathy> What a shame. So what will become of all his belongings? Boss: I suppose they'll have to be auctioned off and the money sent to those cousins. Not that he had much. Rosco: Oh but Boss, you only auction off the property if the deceased has no will. Boss: Oh Rosco, I know that. Rosco: But Enos has a will. Boss: <slightly surprised> I didn't know that. Hughie: <shocked> Neither did I. Rosco: Well, see those folks out in L.A. had him write one, seeing as it was a dangerous job and all... Boss: Well how come you know about it and not me? Rosco: Well he called and told me about it, seeing as I'm the executor of his will. Boss: Why in the world would he pick you as the executor of his will? Rosco: Well, he wanted to pick Daisy, but didn't think it'd be polite. Boss: Well? Rosco: Where is the will? Hughie: Yes, where is it? Rosco: Oh...I think it's in his safety deposit box. I'm gonna get it out this afternoon. Hughie stormed into the hideout. Hughie: WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY YOU HAD A WILL! Enos: <calmly> You didn't ask. Hughie: How am I supposed to get all your property, including that secret stash from your father, if it doesn't go up for public auction? Enos: Search me. I'm a dipstick, remember? Enos grins as Hughie stomps around the room. Enos: Can I have lunch now? I'm starved. Hughie: NO! Not until you tell me where that stash of money is your father left you. Enos: <sighs> That's just my luck. I done forgot. Now I'm gonna be hungry. Balladeer: You know, I sure wish everyone else knew he was hungry. At least he ain't dead.

As the young Dukes load onto the school bus, Bo and Luke sit in the back as usual while Daisy sits in the middle with some of her girlfriends. Bo: Well, maybe this year won't be too bad. Luke: Easy for you to say. You don't have to go to Jr. High. Bo: I will next year. It ain't my fault you're older. Luke: I know. I just don't know about all them stories about bullies and stuff. Bo and Daisy get off at the first school, but Luke has to stay on. The only other boy on the bus is up front. The bus comes to a stop at Hazzard Jr. High. The other boy and Luke get off and look up at the intimidating building. Luke: Here goes nothing. He has his schedule already and looks at it. He manages to find his locker and fiddles with the combination. Luke: Come on you stupid thing. Open! Another kid walks up and kicks it. Luke: Thanks. Kid: Had that one last year. Luke: Oh. Kid: You know...it's about the right size. Luke: For what? Without warning, the large kid shoves Luke into the locker. Luke, being small and skinny, actually fits and the kid slams the door. Kid: What a dork. Luke: Hey! Let me out of here! Hey! Someone else comes by and prys the door open and Luke falls out. He looks up and sees the kid from the bus. Luke: Thanks. Kid: You gotta watch out for Rufus. He'll do stuff like that. The kid smiles and helps him up. He's missing several teeth and Luke can't help but notice that he looks like the other one. Luke: Who are you? Kid: I'm Enos. Luke: I ain't ever seen you before. Enos: I try not to stand out too much. If Rufus can't find ya, he don't beat you up. Luke: How do you know so much about that bully? Enos: <frowns> Cuz he's my brother. Luke goes to his first class with Enos, but doesn't have any others with him, at least not that he could tell. Enos had a way of making himself invisible. Luke wasn't as lucky. Rufus: What are you doing kid? Luke: Eating my lunch. Rufus: <grabs lunch> Give me that! Luke: That's mine! Rufus pushes him down and looks in his lunch. He grabs the cookie out of it and dumps the rest on Luke's head before walking off. Rufus: What a dork. Luke groans and pulls food out of his hair. Other kids are laughing at him. Enos: (holding out a sandwich) Here. Luke: Where'd you come from? Enos: Never mind that. Luke: But I can't take your lunch. Enos: Don't worry about it. I have food stashed all over the place. Rufus takes mine before we even get out the front door. Luke: (taking the sandwich) How can you live with that guy? Enos: It's not easy. Luke takes a bite of the sandwich and makes a face. It's full of catfish and mustard, but Luke is hungry and eats it anyway. Enos of course, has disappeared again. On the bus ride home, Enos sits up front and Luke in the back. Luke thinks he ought to sit with his new friend, but doesn't want Bo to feel left out. Also, he's afraid the bully will get on the bus as well, but Rufus never does. When Bo and Daisy get on, Daisy sits with the girls again and Bo sits in the back with Luke. Bo: Well, my day wasn't too bad. Cooter Davenport is in my class and we got in trouble for throwin' paper airplanes. How about you? Luke: Oh well...it wasn't too bad. A kid showed me how to get my locker open. Luke wasn't about to let Bo know how his first day went. Bo may never want to come to Jr. High next year if he knew.

Enos looks around and can't figure out where he is. He knows it's an old fishing shack, probably with a still close by, but there are plenty in Hazzard county. He looks up as a familiar face walks in. Hughie: Well well, how are we doing Enos old friend? Enos: MMhpppphh gurrmmph Hughie: Oh right. Hughie takes the gag off. Enos coughs a couple of times. Enos: What are you up to now? Hughie: Oh I'm just paying my last respects. There was a wake this morning. Enos: Huh? It's morning? Hughie: You've been passed out for a while. Enos: Wait a minute...a wake? Who died? Hughie: You did. Enos: What? Hughie: You should have seen it. Uncle Boss had to practically carry poor Rosco. The sheriff was so upset. Not to mention Daisy... Enos: Daisy?...Daisy thinks I'm...? Hughie: Well they all do. You did go into the bog. Enos: My brakes went out. Hughie: Oh I know. See, I did that. I didn't think you'd actually go into the bog but... Enos: You cut my brakes? Well possum on a gumbush, why'd you want to do that? Hughie: You just don't get it do you? Enos shakes his head. The last person out to kill him at least had a reason. Hughie: You see, I found out about that small fortune your father left you..what was left from his ridgerunner days...and with you gone... Enos: You were gonna murder me? Hughie: Indirectly...yes...but seeing as you didn't die like you were supposed to, I figured I'd keep you alive for a while so you could see the results of my plan...then I'll kill you...or rather...my backer will...he'll be here in a few days. Enos: Oh no...not him... Hughie: Yes...he'll actually be glad you survived...I think he'd rather take you out himself... Enos swallows hard. How in the world did Frank Scanlon get free?