A/N- I'm Back! Thanks for being patient as I said in the previous Arthur's note I had Mono and was told to stay in bed for 4 weeks. I am sorta feeling better so hopefully I can update at least once a week 'til I feel 100. Thanks for the reviews I REALLY appreciate it they keep me writing so if you like the story review!
Luke was the first to come out of the shock of what he just learned and asked, "Doc, you mean to tell us Bo will never be able to walk again?" Doc who was hating every moment of this said, "Well Luke, there is a chance its just temporary but I won't know nothin' 'til Bo wakes up and we can do some tests." Uncle Jesse asked if they could go sit with Bo and the Doc said of course but only one at a time.
(You know I'm hatin this more and more. aren't ya?)
Jesse went in first and went to sit beside the still unconscious Bo. "Bo, now I know the news ain't good but your stubborn as Maudine the mule so if you want to walk I know you will. So wake up so you can prove the good Doc. wrong!" Bo didn't wake up so Jesse talked to Bo a little longer before leaving so Luke could visit.
Luke came in and chocked back tears at what he saw. Bo looked so helpless and Luke knew when he woke up he would feel more than helpless and probably a little hopeless even though Bo would be far from it. "Bo ya might as well wake up so we can fix the General and figure out who the heck did this to ya." As Luke continued to look at his younger cousin the tears became more then he could hold back so with a sob he begged Bo to wake up. After a few moments of silence Luke heard a weak voice, "Luke its all right I'm o.k." Luke looked up, "Thank goodness, I'll go get everyone." Bo grabbed his arm. "Luke wait, I-I- can't feel my legs! Why can't I feel my legs Luke" Bo said in a voice filled with fear. Luke not knowing what to say stumbled through an Hang on I'll get Uncle Jesse and the Doc. Nearly running out of the room Luke went to get the older men hoping they would know what to do cause he sure didn't.
(My hearts just breakin for these boys)
Uncle Jesse, Daisy, and Doc. walked in and Bo demanded answers, "Doc, why can't I feel my legs, does this mean I'm paralyzed, what's going on?" The Doc answered calmly, "Now Bo calm down. I'll answer your questions... yes right now it seems that you are paralyzed from the waist down but it could be temporary so we'll run some tests and then we'll know what to do.
Bo was scared to death about what those test would show but he put on a brave face and said o.k. Uncle Jesse said, "Daisy why don't you go and call Maryanne so she can come see Bo." "No Daisy don't call Maryanne, I don't want her to see me like this. Bo said. "Now Bo Duke that is the dumbest thing I ever did hear." Daisy said with a hand on her hip. "Daisy, you don't understand, please don't call Maryanne." Bo pleaded and Luke, who had been quiet up till now, spoke up hearing the desperation in his cousin's voice said, " Daisy if Bo don't want to see Maryanne he don't have to." Bo gave Luke a thankful smile and Daisy reluctantly agreed. The family then waited outside while a couple of nurse helped Bo out of the bed and into a wheelchair to go get test done.
A stressful hour later the nurse wheeled Bo back in his room. "Thank ya for the ride miss How bout when I get outta here I give you a ride in the General" Bo said as Luke and Uncle Jesse helped him in bed. The pretty nurse smiled and said maybe sometime. Just as Luke got ready to tease Bo about the pretty little filly the Doc walked in.
(Even facin paralysis Bo's flirtin with the pretty gals)
"Bo the test results are in and I hate to say this but it looks like your going to be in that there wheelchair for a ling time maybe forever. Daisy bit back a sob and Luke hit the table with all the anger and injustice he felt but Bo just closed his eyes while a lone tear ran down his cheek.
(This sure don't look good for poor ol' Bo. I hope to goodness the Doc is wrong but we'll just have to wait and see now won't we.)