DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Luke looked at him his lip threatening to tremble."I...I miss this," he said showing Jesse a family picture taken when the boys were little and Lavinia was still with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Jesse took the photo carefully in his hand, smiling a little at his wife who had her arms wrapped so lovingly round the two squirming, smiling little boys. Luke had never been the more cuddly of the two but when he was younger he would seek out a hug from his Auntie just as willingly as Bo. After she left, Luke lost that and lost it even further when he joined the Marine Corps. Now however, it appeared Luke was starting to want that feeling back again, to love someone like he loved his Auntie...or maybe even more so. He was lonely in the sense he didn't really have a closeness to anyone besides his family...Luke was growing up into the next stage of adulthood...Luke wanted the love of someone outside the 4 of them. Nodding a little, he looked back up at his eldest before standing up and opening his arms to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Luke swallowed hard much ashamed at how near to tears he was. He went into his uncle's arms however hugging him softly thankful Bo and Daisy were nowhere nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Jesse smiled gently, rubbing his back as he wrapped his arms around his eldest. For too long Luke had kept himself further away from the more physical side of affection from his family, only accepting a hug from Bo when it was really needed and this was even rarer in public. He was glad to finally see Luke ask for affection, even if he didn't come out and say her wanted it."It'll be ok son....you won't be lonely very long now you know what your looking for..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Luke sighed softly. He wanted to believe that. But hadn't Jesse always said the chance for him and Bo havin' a family ranked right up there with hogs producing beef? How then could he believe it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 "Its taken you a while but you realize what you want now son...I know I's always said some things about you two boys havin a family but I never meant em...if anyone was t'take a wife I woulda bet this farm that it woulda been you son...Bo may be the more open with his feelin's...but you got a love to share that you aint let loose so much yet...I know you will when you find the right person though...I know it son..."Jesse said softly as though reading his mind, rocking him softly as he used to do when Luke was just a small boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Luke's head screamed at him to back away...to be the adult he knew he was. But a part of him simply longed for the love and affection and leaving his uncle's hold was more than he could do. "I hope so," he managed softly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 "You will son..." Jesse reassured gently, resting a hand on the back of Luke's head softly. As much as he loved that Luke was growing up and starting to test deeper waters more and more, another part of him wished he would just stay his little boy forever, that all three of his kids would. He knew it wasn't possible of course but he treasured these moments when it seemed like the kids still needed him and his guidance. He dreaded the day when they would all everntually spread their wings and leave the farm behind...but then again he couldn't wait. He wanted to be around to see what his kids could achieve, meet the families he had no doubt all three would raise....whether that would be a reality would be down to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Luke sighed softly as he felt his uncle's hand resting against his own dark curls. He couldn't remember the last time he had allowed his uncle to hold him. Very likely it was before Nam...before he lost tear ducts in boot camp...before he left the farm a boy and came back a man. Sometimes, he wished he was still the naive farm boy he had been....back when he had a family...back when he wasn't alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Jesse just stood holding Luke close, willing to do so for as long as Luke needed even though he knew he should really be telling Luke to go out and get whatever it was he needed, to start searching. He couldn't help though but relish this side of Luke, to nurture it more so that what was coming for him wouldn't be such a struggle to deal with, wouldn't be so awkward...although his track record showed he didn't have such a problem with intimacy with the ladies...it was more the commitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Luke eventually pulled away as Jesse knew he would. "I'm sorry," he muttered, running a hand through his hair until his untamable curls stood every which way. "Dunno what's wrong with me lately..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Jesse smiled to him as he let go, albiet it a little reluctantly, patting his shoulder gently."Now that ain't true anymore is it....you don't ever gotta be sorry for seekin out some comfort an' reassurance Luke...everyone needs it sometimes...from the most common of townsfolk to the president of these united states....dont make ya any less of a man." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 "I supose,"he said quietly. "I'm pretty tired...think I'm gonna go t' bed early." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Jesse frowned a little."Luke...we's just had breakfast..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 "Oh...right...guess that's a bit too early huh?" said Luke softly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Jesse nodded with a small smile."Just a lil bit....why dont you head on over to the orphanage and see what you can do...I'll get Bo to join ya when he gets back..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 "Kay.." he answered. "See you later." With that he quickly left the house, a little embarrassed by his actions and anxious to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Jesse nodded and waved as he left, sighing as he saw Luke's awkwardness. Shaking his head, he set about tidying up the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 It didn't take long before Luke pulled up in his uncle's old weather-beaten truck to the orphanage, turning off the engine and stepping out. The large brick building loomed in front of him, a bit intimidatingly...especially as the sound of children's voices reached his ears as they played. Quietly he knocked on the door, his palm sweaty as he pounded the door with the old-fashioned knocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 As he knocked, an adult voice grew louder in among the children's, making its way towards the door."Come on Billy now move out the way, Sarah dont eat that, Ricky if I have to tell you again to stop jumping on the couch you won't get any dessert tonight!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Luke swallowed hard, standing a little straighter waiting for her to answer the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Eventually a frazzled looking young lady opened the door, looking up at him with a sigh."Hey there, can I help?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 "Uh...um...yeah...my name's Luke Duke..." He handed her the flier from his pocket. "I'm here t'help if ya need me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJamesDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Looking to the flyer, a look of realization came over her face and she nodded happily. "Oh yeah! Yeah any help would be great, come on in." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMaeDuke Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Luke nodded. "Thank ya," he said before following her in shutting the door behind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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