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More Cast:
Pete -- Worker Tri County Distributors BJ knows from his past.
Bullets -- Manager of Country Comfort
Dixie -- Waitress from Country Comport -- this is NOT Dixie Davenport from Hazzard that Luke is seeing

Characters with are made up characters never appearing in either Dukes of BJ

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Chapter 4

A Short Run

Back at the farm:

Hearing the rig approach, Jesse, Daisy, and Dixie meet them as they pull up. BJ and Luke jump down as Bo and Jeb are climbing out of the General. "Does things check out here?" Luke asks.

"We couldn't find anything. But what are we looking for?" asks Jesse.

"We don't know!" exclaims BJ. "We picked up the load, checked it closely, and headed out of town when Lobo and crew started chasing us." BJ explains.

Luke finishes, "Then as we cross the Hazzard line Rosco, Boss, Enos, and Cletus let us pass then, believe it or not ran Lobo off the road!"

"What?" laughs Jesse. In the background approaching sirens are heard.

"Here comes company!" states Jeb.

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Rosco and Lobo's cars pull up. Rosco gets out of his car (no one has moved), "Freeze, freeze right there. Just freeze it right there. We got ya, we got ya this time!" Exclaims Rosco. "Ok, Enos you and Cletus search them. Then we'll check out that truck and the General Lee."

"Perkins, give them a hand." instructs Lobo.

While he, Rosco and Boss watch the 3 Deputies search everyone, finding nothing.

While they are being searched, Jesse asks, "Do you mind telling us just what you're looking for?"

"For a thousand dollars taken from the Orly Club while they were there." states Lobo.

"That's bull and you know it, Lobo." exclaims BJ.

"We'll just see about that after we search that rig of yours. Open up the back." instructs Lobo.

BJ unlocks the back and its empty. They walk through the trailer. Lobo walks up to Enos and asks, "Son, do you mind checking out the front of the rig? I just don't think Perkins can quite get up there?"

"Ok, Bear, come here." BJ calls opening the truck door. Bear climbs down. "Do you want to search him, too? Asks BJ sarcastically.

Perkins says, "I'm not getting anywhere near that mean little ape!"

Bear sticks out his tongue and goes to Daisy.

Enos climbs up into the rig on the passenger side. BJ is setting in the drivers seat to make sure Enos doesn't plant anything in the truck. Enos checks the front of the rig then gets into the sleeper where BJ's bed is neatly made. He is looking around when he see something black sticking out above the mattress against the wall partially concealed by the pillow. Enos reaches for it and pulls out a black bra. Enos is so embarrassed and mad because he figures its Daisy's he gives up his search. While getting down from the truck, Rosco asks, "Find anything Enos?"

Enos looks at Daisy and says, "Nothing to mention."

"Ok, lets go. Boy, you may have gotten away with this, this time but we'll be watching you." Informs Lobo.

As they are driving off, Daisy asks, "What was that, 'Nothing to mention' about?"

BJ smiles, "I'll tell you later!"

"Ok, since they are gone. I hope. BJ, Stacy said to call her when you got in." Jesse states.

"Ok, may I use your phone?" BJ replies as they head for the house.

"Sure. Let's go get supper started Dixie." says Daisy.

"Yeah, I'm starved." says Jeb.

"About that breakfast you were going to fix this morning..." Jesse says looking at Jeb.

"Ok, so I'll help with dinner. I didn't plan on not being home for breakfast this morning."

They all laugh and head for the house.

BJ dials the phone; on the second ring a female voice answers, "Bear Enterprises, Can I help you?"

"Maybe." BJ replies.

"So where have you been off too? After calling me for a load?" Stacy asks.

"Sorry about that, just didn't count on going to jail last night. Then having round one with Lobo today." BJ states.

"Oh, boy. Still want a short run?" Questions Stacy.

"Yeah, do you have one?" BJ asks.
"Yes, this one should take you out through a Chickasaw County." informs Stacy.

"Good. That's how I came in." BJ informed.

Stacy tells BJ, "Ok. You need to be at Tri Counties Distributing by 4am to pick up a load of perishables going to the County Comfort. Call me from there and I'll have a return trip lined out."

"You're good! Stacy." BJ laughs.

"I know it. Just remember me on pay day!" she laughs.

"You got it! Call you from the C.C." laughs BJ.

"Hey, the return trip is still going to Hazzard or close by right?" asks Stacy.

"Yeah, somewhere kind of close by. Catch you later." BJ said.

"Watch your self." Stacy cautioned.

"Ok" BJ says hanging up.

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After supper, Dixie and Daisy finish the dishes while BJ is checking out his rig. Daisy comes outside to BJ's truck watching him prepare to leave. BJ finishes up and turns to Daisy, "Care to take a walk?"

Daisy nods, still quiet, holding hands, they start walking. "Daisy, I'd really like it if you came with me this trip."

Daisy looks at BJ and smiles, "Do you really mean that? Or..."

"Yes, I really mean that. And no, I'm not just trying to make up for not wanting you to go to Orly with me." BJ smiles and says.

"Really?" she questioned.

"Really." BJ says hugging her. "So what do you say?"

"I'd like that, if your sure... LD never..." Daisy starts.

BJ hugs her, "I told you. I'm NOT LD." he smiles.

Daisy sighs, "No, no you're definitely not LD." she smiles.

"Since I've got to be there by 4am, I plan on leaving around midnight. So, what do you think about us grabbing a nap until then?" BJ asks.

"Sounds good." she answers as they head back to truck.

BJ opens the truck door Daisy climbs into the cab and into the sleeper, as BJ gets into the cab. Bear is setting in the passenger seat.

"Ok, Bear let's get some rest for tonight." BJ instructs.

Bear jumps into the top bunk. Daisy has turned the blanket back and is waiting for BJ to get in first. He sets his alarm clock and lies down. Daisy snuggles into his arms. Outside the sun has gone down and a cool breeze is blowing into the open windows of the rig. They fall fast asleep.

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Around 11:30 the alarm clock goes off.

Daisy cuts the alarm off and starts to get up. BJ reaches out for her. She snuggles back down beside him.

"This is a nice way to wake up." BJ smiles.

"It sure is." replies Daisy as they hold each other for a few extra minutes. Hearing Jesse's pick up pull in they both get up. BJ remakes the bed as Daisy brushes out her hair. "I'll be ready to go in about 15 minutes. I need to run in and get a change of clothes."

"Ok, take your time. I'll be in soon." BJ replies.

Jesse is fixing himself a snack as Daisy enters the kitchen and begins to put on a pot of coffee. She gets down a thermos. "Uncle Jesse do you mind if I go on this run with BJ?" Daisy asks.

"Now why should I mind?" Jesse replies.

"It will be a short run. We should be back tomorrow or the next day." Daisy says as she fixes sandwiches to take with them.

"Don't worry about us. The boys and I'll be fine. Just be careful and enjoy yourself." Says Jesse.

"Thanks." she says as she goes to her room.

BJ enters the kitchen. Seeing the lunch prepared and the thermos on the table and smelling the coffee, he asks "What is she doing?" smiling.

Jesse starts to answer, as Daisy comes back into the kitchen with a small bag of clothes, "Figured I'd fix a snack so you won't have to stop once we get going."

BJ smiles his approval.

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BJ backs the truck up to the loading dock at Tri Counties Distributing at 3:25 am. He and Bear climb down from the drivers side of the truck as Daisy grabs a jacket, gets out of the passenger side and walks around the front of the truck to where BJ is being met by an employee. "BJ McKay! It's been awhile since I've seen you in these parts." they shake hands. "I see Bear's keeping you straight." He says, and then sees Daisy come around the truck. "Well, who's this? You're not the reason BJ hasn't been around are you?" the man asks.

"Well, if you must know, she may be the reason I came back this way." BJ laughs. "This is Daisy Duke. Daisy this is Pete. He is really harmless. Pete, I'm supposed to pick up a load heading for the Country Comfort over in Bowlen County."

"Right, it is a load of produce. I'll get someone to load you." Pete replied.

"Ok, I'll start the truck cooling." BJ states. He walks back to the Thermo King unit. Starts it up and sets it at the desired temperature. "It'll take them awhile to get us loaded. How about some of that coffee you packed."

In the cab of the truck, BJ and Daisy talk and sip their coffee as BJ puts the information in his logbook. There is a knock on the drivers' door of the rig. "BJ you're all loaded. Here's your paperwork." Pete says.

"Great, thanks Pete. I may be seeing you again before long." BJ states.

"Ok, BJ. Keep it between the ditches." Pete says.

"You know I always try to. Catch you next time." says BJ as he lays the paperwork and log book on the console. He disengages the brakes, puts the rig in gear, and turns to Daisy and says, "Ok, we're off."

"Well, that was easy enough." Daisy states.

"Yeah, but it's not even 5 am and we still have to go through Bishop County."

"Do you really think we'll have trouble?" asks Daisy.

BJ looks at Daisy with a very serious look, "I hope not. Maybe we'll get through before they get out and about." Replies BJ.

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Scenes of the truck traveling down roads and interstates, with music.

Looking through the front windshield. The sign "Bishop County" is seen as the truck approaches the county line. BJ checks his watch. It's about 11:00 am.

He takes a deep breath and sighs. "He we go." looking at Daisy and Bear.

Bear covers his eyes. BJ checks his speed and reduces it to 53 miles per hour.

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"We have about 2 miles until we cross the county line." BJ says.

Daisy smiles "See I told you that you worry to much."

BJ's rig tops a hill and sees a cruiser setting on the opposite side of the road just about 500 feet before the Bowlen County sign.

He checks his speed, still 53 mph., as Daisy says, "BJ".

"I see him." He holds the rig steady, approaches, passes, and crosses the County line into Bowlen County. The cruiser never moves. "Welllll," BJ says as he sees the cruiser still setting in the same place in his side mirror. "That has got to be a new Deputy!" Daisy and Bear laugh.

BJ takes his exit as he slows to make his turn on to the service road that will take them to the Country Comfort. As he pulls into the lot, BJ reaches for his CB mike. And yells, "Country Comfort tower. This is the "Milwaukee Kid". I have a load of produce for you."

The tower responds, "That will be dock 3, around back."

"Thanks." BJ answers as he pulls to the back of the Country Comfort. He backs into dock 3. BJ, Bear and Daisy exit the truck cab and walk to the back of the trailer with the invoices. BJ opens the trailer. He and Daisy walk up on the dock as a couple guys come out to unload. Before BJ can say anything a gruff voice is heard coming out of the door.

Before you can see a face, you hear, "And this time I had better not be shorted on my order or they can take the whole thing back!"

BJ steps to the door still unable to see the person the voice had belonged to and answers, "Well, if you're short it's not my fault! I have everything on this invoice you old grouch!" BJ says as he rounds the door so the owner of the first voice can see him.

"BJ! What? I thought... " the voice trails off.

BJ is laughing uncontrollably at this point. "You know Bullets, you haven't changed a bit. Well, you may sound a little meaner! Do you want to check this load yourself? Or can someone else do it while we catch up?"

"Me check a load you deliver. Never. So how did you manage to arrange this?" Bullets asks.

"Hey, not me. Talk to Stacy. I just told her where I was and to get me a short run..."

Bullets interrupts, "You? A short run. Are you sick or something?"

BJ replies, "No, nothing like that. It's just I was trying to get some company on this trip and knew it wouldn't work if it was a long trip."

"Company?" questions Bullets.

"Yeah," BJ replies looking to Daisy who is standing back still holding Bear. "Bullets this is an old friend. Daisy Duke. Daisy, this old grouch is Bullets. He runs this place."

Daisy laughs at them both, "Nice to meet you."

"Well, come on. Let's catch up over a bit of lunch." Bullets suggests.

"Why don't you give us a minute to freshen up, then, I'll call Stacy and see how much time we have for this little reunion. By that time the rig should be unloaded, and I'll move it out of the way." BJ replies.

"Great. I'll get Dixie to set us up a table." Bullets says.

"Dixie? Dixie is still here?" BJ asks, surprised. With a kinda guilty look.

"Of course." Says Bullets as he starts to leave but catches the look Daisy gives BJ.

"Something you want to tell me?" she smiles.

BJ places his arm around her and replies, " Absolutely, NOTHING I 'want' to tell you." and smiles with a naughty grin, "But, yes, there is a bit of history there."

"Ok, enough said." Daisy replies with a kiss.
Bullets says to himself, shaking his head, as he walks off, "This is going to be an interesting day!"

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