Chapter Four--Heaven's Angels

Bo groaned and rolled over onto his stomach and then realized his hands and feet were tied. He'd heard something that had awakened him, though he didn't remember what exactly it was. He twisted his hands and feet, working to get free, and then realized that the ropes were loose. He tugged until his hands sprang free then he sat up and undid the blindfold and untied the ropes around his ankles.

He looked around and noticed someone else tied up and though he knew he should know who it was, he didn't remember, so he got to his feet, and stumbled out the door and inot the woods, hoping someone would come along that could help him and knew who he was.

When Sam and Tex returned form once again reporting to Shawn they found Bo missing. "C'mon, we better find him afore he gets to that gal and his family." Sam yelled and then ran out the door followed by Tex. Both men raced through the woods and then split up each going down a seperate path, desperate to find the runaway Duke boy before he got to help.

Lucy had stopped by The General and opened the trunk, pulling out Bo's set of Bow and Arrows and then vaulted back on Midnight's back and urged the horse forward. Bo had been teaching her how to shoot a Bow and Arrow and she had caught on quickly, becoming almost as good of a shot as Bo. She wanted to be prepared for any kind of trouble that she might run into.

Sam and Tex caught up to Bo and grabbed him, tackling him to the ground. Bo cried out as he went down, with the two men on top of him.

Lucy heard a noise and then heard someone cry out. She turned Midnight and headed that direction. When she saw the men struggling with someone on the ground she considered on just ignoring them and just leaving until she recognized the person they were struggling with was Bo. She quickly pulled out an arrow and loaded it on the bow. "Hey."She yelled, and aimed it at the two men.

Both men jumped to their feet and stared at her. "Damn it's that gal from the Boar's Nest." Sam muttered, and slowly held his hands up and backed away, followed by Tex.

Lucy urged her horse closer, keeping her weapon aimed at the two men. Before she could react they turned and ran leaving her and Bo alone. She slipped off Midnight and dropped down next to Bo. He cried out and yanked away from her. Lucy stared at him in surprise. "Bo, it's me, it's Lucy." She cried, as he struggled to his feet. Bo shook his head. "I don't remember you." He said. Lucy nodded and moved closer to him.

"C'mon, we gotta get you outta here, before those men come back." She said and helped him over to Midnight. Bo stared at the horse, who swung her head around and stared at him with big dark eyes. "Can you get on?" She asked. Bo nodded and grabbed the horses mane, pulling himself up with Lucy helping him. He slid back and then she pulled herself up and sat in front of him.

Bo wrapped his arms around her waist and she urged the horse foward, back towards the Duke farm.

Daisy looked up from doing dishes at the sink when she heard hoofbeats come into the yard and saw Lucy's horse approaching and it looked like her friend had someone with her. She ran into the living room. "Uncle Jesse, Lucy's back an she's got someone with her." She cried and then ran back out to the kitchen as Lucy and Bo came through the front door. Daisy screamed and then fainted.

Uncle Jesse caught his niece and lowered her onto a chair and stared at Lucy and Bo. "Now where did you find em?" He asked the girl. She smiled slightly though it didn't quite reach her eyes. "He was out in the woods, those men that told us they were dead are involved somehow." She said softly. "Bo, where's Luke?" Uncle Jesse asked.

Bo stared at the old man and the two girl's in the room. He couldn't remember them and he didn't know who this Luke was. He realized the pretty blond was staring at him, her blue eyes filled with a deep sadness. She turned and reached out for his hand. "Come with me." She said. Bo reluctantly took her hand and allowed her to lead him outside.

"Where are we going?" He asked, warily. She smiled gently. "I wanna show you something." She said and lead him over to a tarp covered car and released his hand, leaning down and slowly pulling back the tarp, revealing the General Lee. Bo stared at the car and watched as she walked over to the driver's side and leaned through the window and placed her hand on the horn. Bo stepped back as the first few notes of Dixie filled the air.

Lucy turned to face him just as he went to his knees and covered his ears with his hands and cried out. "NOOOOO" He cried, and doubled over. Lucy ran to his side and knelt down next to him. "Please no, they have Luke, they're gonna kill em and me." He cried. Lucy cupped his face in her hands. "No Bo, they ain't gonna kill you, you're safe, it's me, it's Lucy." She said soothingly.

Bo opened his eyes and looked at her. "Lucy." He cried and then leaned foward, pulling her into his arms. They knelt in the yard and clung to each other, each one with tears streaming down their cheeks.

Jesse Duke stepped out into the yard and found Lucy and Bo kneeling on the ground holding onto one another like they'd never let go. He wondered what it was that Bo had seen and been through and had an idea that maybe he oughta have Bo and Lucy share the bed in Daisy's room and have Daisy take Bo's bed. Daisy walked out and joined him, still stunned that Lucy had found Bo and Bo was alive.

When she saw Bo and Lucy crying she started for them, but Uncle Jesse caught her arm and held her back. She looked at him in surprise. "Let em' be fer now Daisy." He said and turned going back into the house. Daisy sighed and after one more glance at Bo and Lucy she followed her Uncle inside.

That night after supper and a big discussion Bo and Lucy went to bed in Daisy's bed. Bo curled up and pulled Lucy to him, not wanting to let her go. Lucy could feel Bo's body trembling as he held her. She rolled over onto her back and turned her head to look at him, her eyes gentle. "Are you okay?" She asked softly. Bo shook his head. "I wish I could remember where Luke and I were being held by them fella's." He said.

Lucy sighed and rolled over onto her stomach and inched closer to Bo. "We're gonna find em Bo, I know who those fella's are, I've seen them and I've seen their car, they ain't gonna get away with this." She said, vehemenently, anger flaring up in her beautiful blue eyes. Bo wrapped his hand in her long blond hair and pulled her head down and kissed her hard on the lips. "Look Lucy, I don't wanna lose you and those men may come after you too cause you can identify em." He said.

Lucy pushed herself up and away from him. "Don't worry about me Bo." She said and then laid back down, resting her head on his bare chest, reveling in the warmth she felt radiating from his body and into hers. It wasn't long before she was asleep.

Lucy felt something weird in her dream. She saw herself standing in a field, next to the General and staring down at a headstone. She gasped when she saw what it read. 'Here lies Bo and Luke Duke, beloved Nephews and loved by all.'

Lucy sat up fast and gasped. She realized that she was clutching the covers and her knuckles were white. She loosened her grip and jumped slightly as Bo sat up next to her and wrapped his arm around her and pulling her against him. She sighed and allowed him to hold her though her whole body shook. Bo turned her to face him and peered into her eyes. "It's okay, Luce, I'm here baby." He said.

Lucy wrapped her arms around him and hugged him. Bo held her close until she fell back asleep.

Bo awoke with sweat pouring down his face and chills causing his body to tremble. "Luke, oh no." He cried.

Lucy sat up with a jolt as soon as she heard Bo cry out. "Bo, what is it?" She asked, as the door opened and Uncle Jesse and Daisy came in. "I don't remember where Luke is." Bo cried, covering his face with his hands. Lucy wrapped her arms around him and looked up at Jesse and Daisy.

Balladeer: Well now folks this don't look good for Luke a'tall. With Bo not remembering where Luke's at it's up to Lucy to find the car she saw leaving the scene of the accident. Can she and Bo find Luke before it's too late? Stick around now ya hear...there's gonna be some good ol shuckin' an jivin.