The Meeting & Discussing Options: 1989: One:
The next year, the Dukes were working hard on the farm, they were pleased with the results of the previous year, & they hope that they can survive, if they can't, they would hate to sell off what their uncle worked hard for.
As they were working, Luke couldn't help but think that something is going to happen, & couldn't shook it off, as they were taking their break & wiping sweat off of their bodies, Bo couldn't help but wonder that something is bothering his older cousin.
Bo: Is everything OK, Cousin?
Luke looked up at his young cousin, & said this in a worried tone.
Luke (worried tone): I can't help that something is going to happen, something major, I can't shake it off, it has something to do with Pamela.
Friends, Luke's right, Matthew & Caroline Blackwell is on their way to Hazzard County, to talk to Luke about shared custody of Pamela, they are going to be fair, cause they knew that Pamela will be happy in Hazzard, & she can spend half of the Holidays, a month in the summer, & maybe spring time in Kentucky, when they got to the Hazzard County Hotel, got settled in, Matthew said this to his wife, as they were settling in for a good night sleep.
Matthew: Don't worry, Honey, We will be successful, from what we gathered from Anita, he is one hell of a father, a great family man, & would do anything for his family, I am sure that he would be totally fair.
Caroline said this with uncertainty to her husband.
Caroline (uncertainty): I am not so sure, Honey, I am afraid he won't let us see her, & it would break my heart that we would lose our only connection to Anita.
Matthew: It will work out, just wait & see, Sweetie, we can work things out with Luke.
She nodded, & they shared a kiss "goodnight", then they went to sleep, hoping that the next day will go smoothly as possible.
The next morning Pamela & the Dukes were having breakfast, Luke still was thinking about the possibility of losing his daughter, he made up about starting the chores early, so that they can focus on their errands for that morning, & he went outside, as soon as he left, Pamela looked from Bo to Daisy, & she asked this.
Pamela (concerned): Auntie Daisy, Uncle Bo, Is my daddy OK?
Daisy & Bo gave the little girl a smile, that they knew would calm her down, & not make her worry about her father.
Bo (smiling): He is fine, Darlin', he has some things on his mind, that's all, he wants to make sure that the farm is running right, so the people, that ordered some of their supplies from us gets them on time.
Daisy said smiling agreeing with everything that Bo is saying to her.
Daisy (smiling agreeing): That's right, Honey, You didn't do anything wrong, & it's not you. Remember, he loves you to pieces, & he thinks of you as his whole world.
She nodded, & gave a kiss & hugs each to her uncle & aunt, then she ran out, & gave her father a hug & a kiss too, then she went on the bus, & headed for school that morning.
Later that morning, the Blackwells went to Rosco, & explained their situation; he was sensitive to them, pointed out for them, the directions to the Duke Farm, the Elderly Commissioner hopes that everything works out for everyone involved, he hates to see a family break up.
Daisy & the Duke Boys were busy washing their vehicles, & then Daisy had an idea of starting a water fight, she got the boys so good, that they had to take off their wet shirts, but they retaliated, she got soaked to the bone, they were so into what they were doing, they didn't see the Blackwells come up to them. Matthew said this to them asking which man was Luke Kenneth Duke.
Matthew: Which of you is Luke Kenneth Duke, please?
The Dukes stopped what they were doing, & Luke said this to the older man.
Luke (smiling): I am, Sir, Can I help you with something?
Matthew: Can we talk, please?
Luke: Sure, Just let me & my cousins get changed, & then we can talk.
The Blackwells nodded, & they went inside, the Dukes wrapped towels around themselves, & led the Blackwells in, Daisy made up some Lemonade & Cookies for their guests, they went to change, after that, they headed back to the Blackwells, to find out what brought them to Hazzard County.
Matthew: I am Matthew Blackwell & this is my wife, Caroline (he pointed towards the woman in the Rocking Chair): We are here, cause of our daughter, Anita, as you know, we hadn't really got along in the past, but we worked everything out, when she came home on tour, to do a Benefit Concert for one of her causes, she made a plan for her, You, & your little girl to come & visit on your next vacation, but she never got the chance to call us to make plans, cause she was killed by that drunk driver. (He was emotional then, but quickly composed himself): Anita loved you very much, Lucas, & she told me that you are one hell of a father, family man, & marksman, You & your family made my daughter happy, we thank you so much for that.
The Dukes got emotional, when they thought of Anita, & the wonderful person she was.
Caroline said this to them this time.
Caroline: We want to work out a Visitation Schedule with you, on your terms of course, we just don't want to lose our last link to our baby girl, plus we wanted to come straight to you, instead of going to the courts, we want to know, if it's possible to see her?
Daisy: Let us talk it over for a second.
The Dukes went to the side in a huddle, & Luke asked this of his young cousins.
Luke: What do you think, Guys?
Daisy: Whatever you want to do, Luke, we will back you up on your decision.
Bo: Yeah, Cousin, it's your call, we will definitely stand behind you.
Luke & the Dukes went back to the Blackwells, & he looked over at his cousins once more, they smiled, & nodded, & then he looked back at the Blackwells.
Luke: I don't think it's going to be a problem, & if Pamela is up for it, we can make it more than occasional visits, cause she does deserve to have a bigger family.
The Blackwells thanked them, & insisted on them calling them Mama & Papa Blackwell, & then the rest of the afternoon went by very smoothly.
Pamela came home from school, & was surprised that to see that they had some company, & she hid behind Luke, & everyone chuckled, as Pamela was shy.
Luke said this with a smile, as he got his daughter from behind him.
Luke (smiling): It's OK, Sweetheart, this is Mrs. & Mr. Blackwell, they are your Grandparents, your Mama's parents, they are here to spend some time with all of us.
Pamela nodded & she made her way around her father, went slowly towards the Elderly couple.
Matthew bent down to be at Eye level with her, & he said with a smile to her.
Matthew (Smiling): Hello, Pamela, You are so pretty like your Mama, we are so sorry that you lost her, she was a great lady.
Pamela nodded, & said this to her Grandfather.
Pamela: She was, thank you very much for saying that, I miss her very much.
Caroline had an idea, she took out an old stuffed puppy out of her large bag, & she handed it over to her young Granddaughter.
Caroline: Her name is Dixie, your Mama used to play with her, it's her most favorite toy, you can keep her, she is yours, & needs a good home.
Pamela hugged the toy dog to her, & smiled at the Elderly couple, she gave them each a hug, & a kiss, Luke & the other Dukes appreciated seeing the smile, & it was long over due.
Matthew asked this of Pamela about an Ice Cream spot with the best Ice Cream.
Matthew: Pamela, Is there a great spot for the best Ice Cream?
Pamela (smiling & exclaiming): Sure, The Hazzard County Parlor!
Caroline (smiling): Let's go then.
Pamela (indicating to her other family members): Can Daddy, Uncle Bo, & Aunt Daisy come?
Luke: We can't, Sweetie, we have the farm to take care of, but have fun with your Grandparents.
Bo: Yeah, Tell us all about it afterwards, Darlin', we always love your stories.
Daisy: Don't worry; we aren't going anywhere, Honey.
The little girl nodded & headed off with her Grandparents, Luke & the others hope that everything goes good with the 1st visit.
Pamela got along with her Grandparents, She felt so comfortable enough to call them Granny & Granddaddy, they had a fun time that day, she hopes that they can come back & visit more. When she told them her wish, they told her that her daddy is going to arrange it; she was so thrilled to have a bigger family.
When they got back to the Duke Farm, Matthew handed over a sleeping Pamela over to Bo & Luke, they went to get her ready for bed, while they were doing that, Daisy & the Blackwells had a pleasant conversation.
The Blackwells had to get back home to Kentucky, Bo, Daisy, & Pamela said their "goodbyes" before they left for a Picture Show, leaving Luke alone with them, & Caroline said with a smile to her former son in law.
Caroline (smiling): Luke, Thank you so much, I appreciate it, my heart is full again, & not aching anymore.
Matthew (smiling): Yeah, you have a special little girl, I am proud to say you are exactly what my little girl said you are.
Luke got misty eyed, & he said after he composed himself.
Luke: Thank you so much, I appreciate it, I hope you come back to Hazzard County real soon.
Caroline: Same goes for us too, that you come to Kentucky, whenever you, Pamela, & your cousins get a chance to.
Matthew: We will show a hell of a time, & we will be closer, like Anita would've wanted us to be.
Luke nodded in agreement, & said with a smile.
Luke (smiling): That is a promise.
There were hugs, handshakes, & kisses going around, & then the Blackwells left in a trail of dust, once they were out of sight, Luke smiled, & went inside to relax for a while.
End of: The Meeting & Discussing Options: 1989: One:
Balladeer: It looks like everything went OK between the Blackwells & the Dukes, Friends, Luke did as he promised, & Rosco was glad to make up the documents for the Blackwells to have Visitation Rights to Pamela, In the next chapter, Pamela gets kidnapped, Will she be OK? Will the Dukes, Cooter, & her Grandparents rescue her in time, Don't go to the Fridge now, Y'all, you don't want to miss a thing, The next chapter of: The Right Thing is happening next, Come back now, you hear!