The Man He Used to Be, ch. 11

by: Marty Chrisman

Bo glanced up anxiously each time the door to the emergency room opened but it was always a doctor for somebody else, not the Dukes. It was almost four hours before a doctor finally came out to where the Dukes were gathered. Shelby and Enos were still there too, just as anxious as the Duke family to find out how Luke was.

“Are you Mr Duke?” the doctor asked Jesse

“Yes, sir. And this is my nephew, Bo and my niece, Daisy. How’s Luke?”

“I’m Dr Barnes. Why don’t we step into my office so we can talk privately.”

Jesse felt his heart jump into his throat. It was never a good sign when a doctor wanted to talk to you privately.

“Uncle Jesse,” Daisy cried, grabbing her Uncle’s arm fearfully.

“Now Daisy, I’m sure it’s gonna be okay.” He patted her hand reassuringly “Let me talk to the doctor here so I can find out how Luke is.” He glanced at Bo, who immediately took Daisy in his arms, comforting her. Bo’s own fear for his cousin showed clearly in his eyes.

Jesse followed the doctor into a nearby office. Closing the door, the doctor motioned for Jesse to sit down in one of the two chairs facing the desk. Jesse sank into the chair, suddenly feeling old and tired. He’d spent more then his share of time in hospital waiting rooms because one of the boys was always getting hurt, but neither one of them had ever been hurt this badly before.

“How’s Luke?” he asked “How’s my boy?”

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The Man He Used to Be, ch. 10

by: Marty Chrisman

Rainbow Canyon was full of hidden valleys and hollers and unless you knew your way around, it was easy to get lost in there. They drove deep into the Canyon towards the location Pete had given them. It took some doing to get there since there was no road leading to the barn anymore but finally the rundown old building came into view. Not wanting to alert anyone who might there besides Luke, they parked the vehicles a short distance from barn. As they all climbed out and gathered together to discuss their next move, Daisy suddenly grabbed her Uncle’s arm and said in a loud whisper “Uncle Jesse, look!” She pointed towards a large lake not far from the barn. “Down there on the dock!”

Alerted by Daisy’s sharp eyes, everyone turned their attention towards the lake instead of the barn. They could see two men and a woman standing on the old deck at the edge of the lake. There was a third form crumbled on the deck in front of one of the men. They could only assume that the body on the ground was Luke. Slowly, the group started to edge their way closer to the deck.

“You two stay here with Jesse.” Bo said, glancing at Shelby and Daisy. They were within a hundred yards of the trio on the deck and, so far, luck was with them. They hadn’t been noticed. Jesse nodded, putting an arm around each of the girls. Bo, Roscoe and Enos slowly crept closer to the deck.

One of the men reached down and grabbed Luke, who was either dead or unconscious, Bo couldn’t tell which. He lifted Luke’s body into an upright position just as Roscoe announced their presence by yelling “Freeze! Just Freeze! You’re all under arrest!”

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The Man He Used to Be, ch. 9

by: Marty Chrisman

The house was quiet after Bo and Daisy left.  Jesse settled down in his chair to read the paper while Shelby helped out by doing the dishes. Shortly before eight o’clock the phone rang. Jesse answered.

“Uncle Jesse, its Daisy.”

“What do ya need, honey?”

“Pete Madison is here at Boar’s Nest and he’s pretty drunk. He keeps telling me how sorry he is about Luke…..and I don’t know, Uncle Jesse… but I think he knows something.”

“I’ll be right there.” Jesse said. He told Shelby what was going on and the two of them left, heading for the Boar’s Nest. On the way, Jesse got hold of Bo on the CB and told him what was happening. Bo said that he would meet them there.

Bo and Jesse arrived at the Boar’s Nest within minutes of one another and they all went into the bar together. Pete was sitting by himself at a booth near the back. He looked up, his eyes widening with fear as Bo and Jesse walked up to his table. Jesse slid into the booth across from him, while Bo sat down next to Pete forcing him to move over so he was sitting next to the wall. Shelby had gone over to the bar to talk to Daisy while Jesse and Bo talked to Pete.

“Howdy, Pete.” Jesse said in a deceptively calm voice “You look like you could use another beer. How about letting me buy ya one?”

“No…no, thanks…..” Pete stammered, obviously very nervous about something.

“What’s the matter, Pete?” Bo asked, his eyes cold as ice and a smile just as cold. “You’re acting like a long tailed cat in a room full of rockers.”

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The Man He Used to Be, ch. 8

by: Marty Chrisman

“Dang it, Uncle Jesse” Bo said in a discouraged voice “Nobody seems to know nothing.”  The Dukes and Shelby were sitting at the kitchen table discussing what to do next. It had been over twenty-four hours since Shelby had seen Luke forcibly taken and there was still no sign of him. Even though none of them had put it into words, they all knew that it might already be too late for Luke.

“Somebody has to know something.” Jesse said “This wasn’t just a spur of moment thing, somebody planned it out.”

“But how are we gonna find out who?” Daisy said in a worried voice “And why?”

“I don’t know, baby. I just don’t know.” Jesse admitted

“We got everybody in Hazzard looking for him.” Bo said in an irritated voice “And we’re checking out every place we can think of where they might be holding him.” He didn’t say it out loud but in his mind he added to himself Or where they might have dumped his body.

“At least Roscoe believes us now and is helping look for him.” Jesse said somberly. “But he ain’t having much luck either.”

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Million Dollar Rose for Bo, ch. 1

by Debbie (Ldydebpv31)

Fandom: Dukes of Hazzard FanFic and Yahoo! Groups: DukesFanFic
Rating: PG-13
Status: NEW
Archive: Please Archive
FEEDBACK: Both Positive and Negative are welcome and appreciated
Series/Sequel: Chapter One

Disclaimers: This is a complete work of fiction written just for fun. No intended Copyright infringement.

Notes: This is a rather long text and will take several posts to send all of it. I thank any and all who take the time to read my work. To Those who chose to honor me with their comments/critique’s I offer my sincerest gratitude.

Warnings: The Story has some of the usual car chases, fist fights, etc., but there is also a little sexual content and suggestions of sexual violence but not very graphic. You be the Judge.

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CHAPTER ONE

The day was already hot in Hazzard County and the morning hours were barely over. The General Lee flew down the road to town, Luke and Bo laughing and discussing the purpose for their trip. A loud bang brought the General to a halt next to a big tree. Bo and Luke discovered a blown tire. They surveyed the damage and proceeded to get the necessary tools and spare tire to change it. As Bo put the jack under the car and Luke loosened the lug nuts, a blood-red Dodge Viper sped past them. Luke followed it with his eyes and watched it turn around and head back towards them. The Viper spun around again and pulled up alongside them. When the window rolled down, a young woman with curly, long strawberry blonde hair, emerald green eyes, and the most kissable lips that Bo had ever seen greeted the boys. He blinked away those thoughts when those lips didn’t smile his way but instead quickly looked down the road in worry as she asked impatiently, “Can one of you help me. I think I’m lost. I’m trying to find the town of Hazzard. Am I on the correct road?”

Luke pulled off the damaged tire as Bo stood to help the woman. He smiled, “You sure are, Ma’am. Just keep going that way and it will take you right to City Hall.”

His answer seemed to relax the woman and she almost smiled at him. She replied, “Thank you. I am so late!” Without another word, the young woman’s car window closed and she disappeared down the road.

Bo was left to chase after her dust. Luke laughed at his cousin and told him to come back to help him finish their tire. Soon they were ready to go into town themselves. Luke noticed impatience about Bo’s driving and remarked, “Bo, You just can’t go chasing after every girl who asks you for directions.”

Bo replied defensively, “I’m not chasing after her. I just want to get that errand done for Uncle Jesse. I mean I would like to get another look at that car she was driving. But the Girl – haven’t given her green eyes another thought.”

Luke smiled, a knowing look in his eyes, “She had green eyes?” The cousins looked at each other and laughed.

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