Evening at the Duke Farm and "The Boar's Nest": Part Three:
Later that evening, the Dukes, Lorraine, and Nancy filled in Pamela, and Jesse in on what happened that afternoon at the Garage, and they made sure that Monica was out of hearing range, before they talked, and when they did, Jesse had this to say.
"I hate to say this, but it looks like we are over our heads, and I hate when that happens", he said gruffly and Luke said, "I know, that's why we need an extra pair of hands, and eyes on the shifts, and we are gonna talk to Bertha Jo, and Bubba, that way we have the Garage all secure while we work", and Bo said, "We don't lead up on them, and we make sure that they get the message that never to mess with Country folk again", and the others agreed, and they went to bed, so they will be fresh with their meeting with Bertha Jo, and Bubba the next morning.
The younger Dukes couldn't sleep, and they went on the porch, when Lorraine, Monica, and Uncle Jesse were asleep for good, and they were having some Lemonade on that hot evening, and Pamela said, "This won't be easy as Snake Bagging in the Annual Hazzard Fundraising Contest for the Building Fund", and the other Dukes agreed, and Bo said, "Well, They won't be suspecting the new help, Bubba, and Bertha Jo are perfect for this" he chuckled, Luke said, "Nobody's ready for Bertha Jo", and they laughed, as they agreed with that. Daisy said, "We need to do this, we owe it to Cooter for helping us out through the years", and Bo said, "That Garage is a Landmark for Hazzard, and it's our hangout, and I will die saving it before I let some City Boy take over", and Luke said, "Then it's settled, we stick to our plan, and be prepared for anything, and they went to bed feeling better that night.
Scotty, and Leo were summoned to their Boss's house for a late Breakfast, and Connelly was in a good mood, as he had some of his Orange Juice, and he asked, "Is everything going smoothly with Hazzard County Garage?" Scotty said nervously, "Not exactly, Boss, these Hicks are very strong willed, and they are tough, we need help on this one", and Leo said in agreement, "They won't budge, and they are very popular in their county, and we can't get pass them to get the Garage", and Connelly said in anger, "Damn it, I want that Garage, I will give you anything you need, money, resources, and men, I want that Garage now!" and the two goons nodded, and went to make some arrangements.
Meanwhile, The Dukes, and Lorraine went to meet with Bertha Jo, and Bubba, and Lorraine explained the situation to them quickly, and Bertha Jo said, "Don't worry, these are the kind of guys I like, big, dumb, and ugly", and Bubba said giving Lorraine a kiss on the top of her head, "Don't worry, Honey, we will protect the Garage, and your family", and she was grateful, and Luke said, "Be there at 7:00 tonight, we are the busiest at that time", and Bo said, "Make sure that you keep watch at all points", and the Sheriff, and her husband nodded, and they went to have some dinner at "The Boar's Nest".
Scotty and Leo met with the men that Connelly hired to help them, and Leo said, "We use force if we have to, Mr. Connelly wants that Garage, and we will have to destroy it, if we have to", and one man named Dusty, said, "What about the people trying to stop us?" Scotty said, "We don't hurt them, unless they start trouble, so please watch yourselves, and be prepared for anything", and the other man named Bobby, said, "How much is this deal worth?" Scotty replied, "If we are successful, Mr. Connelly is willing to pay you $50,000,000 as your part in this", and Dusty said, "I have to talk to my partner about this", and Scotty said, "Go ahead", and he joined Leo at the bar, and Dusty and Bobby exchanged some words, and Dusty said, "Count us in", and Bobby said in agreement, "Yeah, we are in, providing nothing goes wrong", and Scotty said, "Don't worry, nothing will", Leo said, "We have the best resources available", and that made Dusty and Bobby feel better, and they went to dinner at " The Boar's Nest", unaware that their targets are there also.
The evening was very pleasant, and Lorraine got to relax for the first time in a week, and Lulu was watching Monica overnight, and she said, "I hope Cooter will make it through at least this week", and Nancy said, "Don't worry, Lorraine, He is a fighter, and he will fight to come back to us", and the Dukes also backed up Nancy on that, and all of sudden, their attention was diverted to Scotty, and Leo coming in with some new guys, and Bo said, "Luke, Isn't that…" and Luke said looking at them, "It sure is….", and Bo looked at them, and back at his cousin, and said, "Oh, Luke, they wouldn't" and Luke said still looking at them, "Wanna Bet", and Bo said looking Luke, "Shall We?" and Luke said, "Let's do it", and they got up, and Bo said, as he was getting up, "Excuse me, Uncle Jesse, and Ladies", and they went over to the goons, and their friends.
Scotty and Leo were talking about what happened at "The Boar's Nest", and explaining all of the details to Dusty, and Bobby, and they were all laughing out loud. "Hello, Ladies", said Luke as he greeted them, and Scotty said, "Well, it's the Plowboys, what can we do for you on this wonderful evening?", and Bo said, "You can apologize to our friend for what happened today", and Leo said, "Well, we could, but we won't", Scotty said, "Take yourselves over to where you came from, or you will get hurt, and please do give us a reason", and Bo said looking at his cousin, "I am offended, Are you offended?", and Luke said, "I am offended", and they started in on them, and Luke suckered punched Leo, and Bobby, and Bo knocked out Dusty, and threw Scotty across the bar, and Bo, and Luke shook hands, and Luke said, "I see Nashville hasn't soften you up, and you didn't lose a step", and Bo said, "You ain't so bad yourself", and they paid the Bartender for damages, and went back to their table, and then they all left, Pamela, Lorraine, Bubba, Lorraine, and the boys were gonna go to work, and Jesse, Nancy, and Daisy were gonna go get Monica, and spend some time with her before they all go to bed.
The shift at the Garage was a big success, and they made enough profit to start paying off the Mortgage for the business, and Bubba and Bertha Jo were excellent as Security Detail, and they are gonna stop Connelly, and Co with what they are planning, and they hoped that Cooter would wake up before they carried out their plan.
End of: Evening at the Duke Farm, and the Boar's Nest: Part Three:
Balladeer: Is their plan going to work? What if Connelly and his men beat them, and get the Garage? Will Hazzard County ever be the same again? Rev up your engines, Ladies, and Gentlemen, and find out by staying put for the next chapter of: Friend in need, y'all!
