Chapter Ten--Storm Rages On
Lana turned to watch as Bo stalked across the yard and then looked at Uncle Jesse as he helped Luke to his feet. Luke stared at her. "Lana how did you get that bruise?" He asked, pointing at the bruise on her forehead that was partially hidden by her long dark hair. Lana ducked her head so her hair fell across the bruise, hiding it from view.
Luke watched as she swung her head to watch Bo walk across the yard to the farmhouse. "What's going on? Why is Bo mad at me?" He asked. Lana sighed and walked after Bo, a little upset that Luke didn't remember what had happened and a little upset that Bo had walked off without answering Luke.
She found Bo sitting on the steps, with his head in his hands and his shoulders slumped and before she could open her mouth to yell at him she realized he was crying and knelt down in front of him. "Bo." She said softly. Bo looked up at her and she bit back a cry of alarm when she saw the look on his face. She reached up and took his face in her hands, forcing him to meet her gaze.
"Are you okay?" She asked softly. Bo sighed and reached up taking her hands in his. "Lana, I almost lost you because of Luke, I'm not sure I can forgive him." He admitted. Lana shook her head. "But you didn't lose me Bo, I'm right here and I ain't gonna go anywhere." She said. Bo shook his head and pulled her into his arms.
Lana clung to him but pulled back when she saw Luke approaching. She got to her feet. "I gotta go see what time Daisy and I have to leave for work." She said and walked over to where Daisy and Uncle Jesse stood talking. Luke hesitated a moment and then sat down next to Bo who got to his feet and started inot the house.
"Now Bo, wait just a minute." Luke protested. Bo whirled around to face him with a glare. "Look Luke, I really don't wanna talk right now, so if you'd just leave me alone I sure would appreciate it."He snapped and then walked inside, slamming the door behind him. Daisy and Lana looked over at Luke where he stood beside the door, looking confused and a little upset.
Lana sighed and walked over to Dixie. "Bo. we're headed to the Boar's Nest now, so I'll see ya after work." She called, not sure if he'd even heard her. "Now you's two be careful, there's a storm a comin' and we don't need you gettin caught out in it." Jesse told them. The two girl's laughed as they swung up into the jeep and headed to the Boar's Nest for work.
Once they reached the Boar's Nest they settled right into the work. Lana kept watching the door as though hoping for Bo to show up but he never did. Before they knew it their shift was over and it was time to head back to the farm. "The weather's worse." Lana yelled over the noise of the wind as they got into the jeep. "I just hope we can make it home before it gets any worse." Daisy yelled back.
Lana felt the icy wind whip her hair back and shivered, wishing she'd thought to wear a coat. Daisy was cold too though she was trying to hide it. Suddenly a fallen tree loomed up ahead of them and Daisy swerved to avoid it and went off the road, heading into some brush. "Where are we?" Lana yelled a few minutes later.
"I don't know." Daisy yelled, feeling unmistakable fear race through her. Lana tried to stay calm, though she could feel the panic starting to overwhelm her. She reached for the CB mic. "Bo, Luke,this here is sweetheart, if y'all can hear me, Daisy and I are lost, please help us." She cried her voice trembling shakily.
There was no response from the crackling radio. Just then the rain started to come in torrents, soaking the girl's. Daisy stepped on the brakes and halted the jeep. "What are you doing? We gotta keep going." Lana screamed. Daisy grabbed Lana's arm. "We've gotta get outta this storm." She said. Lana shook her head and screamed as another tree crashed to the ground.
Daisy tugged on Lana's arm and pulled her out of the jeep. Both girl's stumbled forward, tripping over fallen branches and falling to the ground and then scrambling to their feet again.
Bo walked out of his room and down the hall. "Uncle Jesse, have the girl's gotten back yet?" He asked. Jesse Duke shook his head. "Ain't heard nothin' from em neither." He said. Bo grabbed his jacket off the hanger and his Bow and Arrows from the corner. "I'm gonna go find em." He said and headed out to the General. Luke hesitated and then followed his cousin out into the rain.
"What are you doing?" Bo yelled. "I'm going with you."Luke said. "Fine, just stay outta my way." Bo said and slide through his window, settling into the driver's seat and starting the engine. Luke sighed as his cousin sped out of the yard. "Bo, what's your problem?" He asked finally. Bo turned and stared at Luke. "You don't remember?" He asked.
Luke shook his head. Bo released another sigh. "Luke you lost your memory, you took off in the General, and got in an accident and you hurt Lana." He snapped. Luke was surprised. "I never meant to Bo, honest." He said. "There's Dixie." Luke said, spotting the jeep. Bo brought the General to a halt next to the jeep and got out then leaned back in. "Stay here." He said.
Luke shook his head and got out following his cousin to the jeep. "They ain't here." Bo yelled over the wind. "Lana." Bo yelled, though he doubted either girl could hear him over the wind. Bo ran in the direction he hoped the two girl's had taken in their plight to get out of the storm.
Lana and Daisy were still stumbling through the wind and rain, but now there was lightning added to everything else. Suddenly a bolt of lightning struck a nearby tree and sent it crashing to the ground not far from the girl's. Lana screamed and pulled free from Daisy's grip and turned, running back the way they'd come from.
"Lana" Daisy yelled and ran after her terrified friend. Lana ran her long legs carrying her back to the jeep. She stumbled and fell to her hands and knees but got up and continued to run.
Bo had seen the lightning strike the tree and moved in that direction, but found himself almost knocked over by a terrified Lana. Lana screamed as Bo grabbed her arms and pulled her closer. He hardly recognized her. Her long dark hair was plastered to her head, her body was covered with mud and her eyes were full of fear. "Lana it's me, it's Bo." He said. Lana looked at him for a moment and then wrapped her arms around him and leaned her head against his chest.
Bo held her to him as Luke ran past him and hugged Daisy who had just reached them. "Let's get outta here." Bo said and led them to The General. "I'll drive Dixie home and follow you in The General." Luke said as he and Daisy walked over to the jeep. Bo picked Lana up and helped her through the window and then got in next to her. Lana huddled as close to him as she could get trying to get warm. Bo could feel her whole body shake.
By the time they got home Lana was asleep with her head on Bo's shoulder. Bo gently moved himself out from underneath her head and climbed out the door and then reached back in lifting the exhausted girl out and walking towards the door.
The following morning when Lana woke up she wondered if the storm had just been a bad dream but when she stepped outside she almost slipped and fell in a mud puddle. She would have if Bo wouldn't of caught her underneath the arms and lifted her back to her feet. Lana turned to face him and smiled. Bo grinned back and reached out pulling her into his arms, nuzzling her neck. "Let's go for a ride and get away from here for awhile." He said. Lana smiled. "Okay." She said and allowed Bo to take her hand and lead her to The General.
They were enjoying the ride until Rosco pulled out behind them. "Bo." Lana cried as Enos suddenly cut in front of them blocking their path. Bo had no choice but to stop the car. "This ain't good." Lana muttered. "I got you now, just freeze, both of ya." Rosco muttered. Bo and Lana exchanged glances and then slowly held their hands up. "Now you just get outta there, both of ya." He said. Lana and Bo slowly got out and glared at Rosco.
Rosco handcuffed Bo but led Lana to the car without handcuffing her. Lana slid in next to Bo and continued to glare at Rosco's back as he slid in behind the wheel, still giggling.
When they reached Hazzard Rosco pulled them out and shoved them towards the door of the police station. Boss was sitting at the desk when Rosco led his two prisoners in. "Well, well I see you got Bo and Lana, that's a good job Rosco." He said. Rosco giggled and led them down the steps and shoved them into a cell. Bo sank down on the cot while Lana paced the length of the cell. "We have to get outta here Bo." She said, turning to look at him.
Bo sighed and stood up, going to her side and pulling her into his arms. "We're gonna get outta here Lana." He said. Lana leaned back and looked up at him then stiffened when she heard something. Bo opened his mouth to say something but Lana pressed her finger to his lips and then moved out of his arms and closer to the door of the cell.
"Boss, I can't believe our luck, we got Bo and Lana both, so's now we don't hafta worry about them finding out it was us that poisoned Luke." Rosco said gleefully. "Rosco will ya shut up, they're gonna hear ya?" Boss thundered.
Lana and Bo looked at each other wide eyed. "I had a feeling it was Boss n' Rosco." Lana whispered. "How are we gonna get outta here?" Bo asked. Lana grinned. "Enos." She yelled. "Can I help ya, Miss Lana?" Enos asked. "Don't we get a call to our loved ones?" She asked with a slight pout on her pretty lips. "Of course, Miss Lana." Enos said and unlocked the cell door, stepping aside so she could exit and Bo started afer her. Enos held up his hand. "Sorry Bo, just Lana." He said.
Lana had stepped around Enos and then twisted around. "I'm sorry Enos." She said. Enos looked confused. "For what Lana?" He asked. "For this." She replied and then gave a quick shove sending him into the cell with Bo. Bo laughed and joined Lana ouside,slamming the door shut. "See ya Enos." He said, and then grabbed Lana's hand racing up the steps and straight past Boss and Rosco. "Rosco, they just escaped, go an get em." Boss yelled.
Rosco ran out the door after the fleeing couple. Bo looked around and spotted the General in the impoundment lot and they ran to the car. Bo lifted Lana and helped her inside and the got in after her, starting the engine. Rosco shook his fist at them as they drove by. "You confounded Dukes." He muttered and got inot his car and followed them. "Bo we gotta get rid of em before we can go back to the farm." Lana cried. Bo nodded and pressed his foot on the gas.
The car shot forward and hit a ramp. The big orange stock car sailed through the air and landed on the other side of the construction. Rosco wasn't so lucky and managed to flip his car. Bo headed for the farm.
Luke heard Dixie play as The General pulled inot the yard and a moment later Bo and Lana came in the door. "It was Rosco and Boss, they poisoned you. " Lana gasped. Luke's eyes widened and then he reached out and grabbed her around waist swinging her around. "Bo you oughta marry this girl." He said. Lana laughed. Bo flushed and then pulled Lana to him. "Will you marry me?" He asked. Lana squealed and then threw her arms around his neck. "Yes." She said.
Balladeer: Well folks that's it for now, but y'all come back soon now ya hear.
