A Hazzard County Christmas Mess
Chapter One---Christmas Wish
Bo and Luke Duke sat at a table in the Boars Nest, drinking beer and waiting for Daisy and Bo's girlfriend Maria to show up. The girls had gone into Atlanta to do some Christmas shopping and were expected back shortly.
Bo nervously played with the ring box in his pocket. He was planning on asking Maria to marry him. He hadn't even told Luke what he was planning to do, though he had told Daisy because he needed a woman's opinion. he looked at his cousin who sat across from him. Luke grinned at him. "Don't worry Bo, they'll be here." he said. Bo smiled weakly and looked back at the door just as Daisy and Maria strode through.
Daisy waved and headed to the bar as Maria walked over to the table and slid inot the empty chair next to Bo. She leaned over and kissed him gently on the lips just as Daisy came over with drinks for the two girls and refills for Bo and luke and then sat down in the empty seat next to Luke.
"Did ya get all your shoppin' done?" Luke asked. Daisy and Maria laughed. "Don't you worry sugar, y'all are gonna get your Christmas presents." Daisy said, as Maria smiled at Bo. Bo hesitated for a moment. "Do you wanna dance? He asked. Maria smiled. "Sure I would." she said, and took his hand, allowin him to pull her to her feet and onto the floor.
Luke and Daisy watched the couple on the dance floor with their arms around each other. Daisy smiled as she watched them. They were so happry together and made quite the attractive pair.
Boss Hogg sat in the back room of the Boars Nest which he'd made into his office. He was trying to think up a scam to get rid of Bo and Luke Duke for good. Suddenly it hit him. The town's Christmas Party was two days away and the gifts were due at the Boars Nest the following afternoon.
"I'm gonna take them presents an' pin the whole thing on them Duke boys." He said with a grin and then went to the door of the main part of the resturant and surveyed the customers. He saw Bo Duke dancing with one of the town beauty's and recognized her as Maria, Bo's girlfriend. He saw Luke sitting at a nearby table with Daisy.
When the Boars Nest closed Luke and Daisy took the jeep while Bo and Maria went home in the General. "You workin' tomorrow?" he asked. Maria turned and looked at him. "Fraid so, Daisy an' I gotta be there to help set up for the Christmas Party." She said. "Well then darlin' I'll just have to give you my surprise tomorrow night." He said with a grin.
Maria laughed. "Now Bo Duke! What do you got up your sleeve?" She asked. Bo grinned. "I ain't gonna tell you that, it'd ruin the surprise." He said. Maria pretended to pout. When they got to the farm Maria headed to bed after kissing Bo goodnight.
The following afternoon Daisy and Maria headed for the Boars Nest to help with preparations for the Christmas Party. Maria had begged Bo and Luke to allow them to use the General and after some discussion they finally agreed.
When Maria pulled up outside the Boars Nest she saw an unfamilar truck and saw some men loading bags into the back. "What's goin' on?" she asked, sliding out the open window and dropping to the ground followed by Daisy. As the girls headed for the door someone grabbed Maria's arm. "Hey!" She protested, swinging around to glare at the man who held her. "I'm sorry ma'am but you can't go in there right now." he said.
"And just why is that?" Daisy asked, glaring at the man who held her arm. "Because we were asked to clean some things outta here to make room for that party, as soon as we're done then you ladies can go in." The man said. "Fine." Maria said and jerked her arm free, turning back towards the General but once the men were out of earshot she turned back to Daisy.
"I'm gonna go an' check one of them bags out cause I have a feelin' them fella's is lyin'." Maria said with a smile. Daisy smiled back. "Just be careful an' don't let them see you, sugar." She said. Maria nodded and moved to the truck. She grabbed a bag and undid it and gasped in surprise when she saw what was inside.
"Hey!" a voice yelled. Maria swung around to see two men heading towards her. "C'mon Maria, we gotta get outta here." She heard Daisy yell. She turned and ran back to the General, hopping up and sliding through the window, starting the engine and spinning the wheel, heading out of the parking lot.
"Boss Hogg ain't gonna like this." The man named Roys said, as he got in the car to pursue the two girls in the orange car. His partner Billy grabbed the Cb. "Boss Hogg this here is Billy, we got a problem." He said. "What's your problem?" Boss' voice came over the radio. "Well two gals happened by the Boars Nest and saw what it was we were takin', and they escaped in an orange stock car." Billy replied.
"Did one gal have dark hair and the other blond?" Boss asked. "Yessir!" Billy answered. "That's Daisy Duke and Maria Evans. You catch them! You hear me?" he said. "Yessir Boss." Billy said, and then placed the Cb back on the radio. "Let's get em." He said. Roy nodded and took off after the General Lee.
"They're comin' after us." Daisy cried, turning to look behind them, just as the tire blew, causing Maria to go off the road. Both girls slid out the open windows and dropped to the ground, turning to run but Roy and Billy grabbed them. maria angrily twisted and got an arm free, punching Roy in the stomach and then ran back to the General and grabbed the Cb. "Bo, Luke, help." she screamed but was pulled back, her arms and legs flailing wildly in the air as she struggled to break free from the man.
"Let me go, you big lug." She screamed, adrenaline racing through her veins. Roy tried to keep ahold of the struggling blond as she flailed wildly, until he raised his hand and hit her on the back of her neck, causing her struggling to cease and her body tom go limp. "Maria." Daisy screamed, trying to turn and hit Billy as he dragged her, kicking and screaming over to their car and threw her into the backseat as Roy placed Maria in the other side.
"What about that car?" Billy asked Roy, as they looked over at the General. Roy thought for a minute. "Bring it! We may be able to use it." he said. Billy nodded and went over to the big orange car as Roy got in their car.
Daisy had pulled Maria to her and was smoothing her friends long blond hair out of her face. "what do you want with us?" she asked her voice full of anger. Roy glanced back at her. "Our Boss wants you gals outta the way until after Christmas.' he told her. "My cousin's will make you pay for this." she snapped.
Roy laughed. "Not where they'regoin' sugar.' he said. Daisy's brown eyes narrowed dangerously. "What's that supposed to mean?" She asked. "They ain't gonna be in no position to rescue you sweetheart." he said. Daisy felt a chill race through her body. Not only was she worried about the trouble she and Maria were in, but she was also worried about Bo and Luke. She had a feeling Boss was behind the presents being taken and that he was gonna pin it on Bo and Luke.
Balladeer: Now them girls have been kidnapped and nobody's the wiser...I can't look.
