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Chapter 8
Welcome Back !

At the garage:
Cooter is under the hood of a newer model SUV. Bo walks into the shop.

Cooter looks up as he enters. "You look like walking trouble."

Bo gives him a half smile.

Cooter studies him a minute and asks, "What's wrong?"

Bo replies solemnly, "Three guesses."

Cooter stands up wiping a wrench off, "Jill?"

"Yeah." Bo says, "Nice ride. Kathy's? What's wrong here?"

Cooter says, "Yeah, its Kathy's. Lord only knows who her Dad has had under the hood. Never did trust those high priced city mechanics. So, I'm just checking it out. What is Jill's problem now, as if I can't guess."

"Well, for starters, she's still mad about the other night at the Boar's Nest. We have been arguing ever since. I went over tonight to try to make up. I took the pick up, first mistake, I guess. On the way, I ran into Cletus so I took a little detour through Dry Creek. As you can imagine by the time I got there the truck was a little muddy."

Shaking his head, Cooter replies, "Same old Jill, huh?"

"Cooter, I swear, I think she has gotten worse." Bo states. "Or was she always that bad and I just didn't see."

Cooter looks up at him with a 'You have finally seen the light. But I'm not gonna tell you that.' Look.

Boots are heard approaching the front of the garage. A female voice says, "Do you intend to spend all evening with this thing?"

They laugh. Cooter replies, "Just finished up."

Kathy sees Bo as her eyes adjust to the light. "So are you two ready to go listen to the band?"

"Hi Kathy." Bo says gloomily.

"Hey, Bo. What's wrong?" Kathy's says with a look of concern.

Cooter shakes his head, "Well, Darlin', you do remember how Bo and Jill get along."

"Oh. Yeah. I do. What did you do NOW, Bo?" She asks.

Frowning, Bo says, "Thanks a bunch there Karen. It's a long story. Starting with that fight the other night."

"Oh, Lord, she's still on that? We are talking about the fight Cooter was itching to get in to, but it got broke up before he got there?"

Laughing Bo says, "Yeah, that's the one!"

Being the lady Cooter remembers, she takes them both by the arm and says, "Well, her loose my gain. You can both accompany me to hear the band. I'd be proud to have such courageous men by my side." She flatters.

Bo driving Jesse's pickup and Cooter and Kathy in the wrecker race into the Boar's Nest parking lot with dust clouds flying.

Getting out of the pick up Bo shouts, "Yahoo, still can out run that souped up wrecker of yours Crazy 'C' !"

"Just remember, the Winner buys the first round!" laughs Cooter.

"That's OK. Probably a lot cheaper than taking Jill out." Sighs Bo, taking Kathy by the other arm.

They enter the smoke filled room of the County's best 'Club'. Still maintaining its dollar cover charge to keep out the rif-raf. They make their way through all the 'good-ole boys' to find a table up front reserved for the band and friends. (This was several tables pulled together way up front near the make shift stage that Boss had had put up so all the celebrities pulled over in the Hazzard County Speed trap would have somewhere to set up.) One of the waitresses brings a round of beer for the three.

"Good seats tonight." Says Kathy.

Bo replies, "Well, with Coy, Vance and Jeb in the band, Daisy on a run with BJ, and Luke and Dixie "fishing" that pretty much cuts us down."

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Back at the orphanage, Jill has been having second thoughts about her attitude towards Bo. She really cares about him. She had always cared for him, but she had always managed to stick her foot in her mouth causing a big argument. Being an orphan herself she always felt people looked down on her, so she felt she needed to be with someone who was an upstanding citizen in order to fit in to "normal" life. Bo had always treated he good. He also had the world's greatest family. Yet, it seemed that they were always getting in to trouble with the law. Bo had tried for years to explain how the Hazzard County system worked but Jill had lived there for years and NEVER been into trouble. She just couldn't imagine how one could be as Bo said, 'minding their own business and end up in trouble.' She figures Bo has had plenty of time to go to his usual hang out, 'The Boar's Nest. The 'evil' side of her wonders if he'd had time to get thrown in jail yet! He had been upset that she didn't show her support and come to the jail with Jesse and the others to bail Luke, BJ and him out. How could she be seen at a place like a 'jail' and bailing out someone who BROKE the law, if she was going to be good citizen? She shakes off that thought, deciding to drive over and try to talk to him.

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At the Boar's Nest:
Bo is trying to get out of his mood. As he sips his beer and listens to his cousins' band he tries to sort things out in his mind. He and Jill had always been physically attracted to each other, but spending any length of time together usually ended up in them arguing. It seemed to Bo that she thought he was an embarrassment to her.

Cooter and Kathy tried to get him to lighten up but it just didn't work. Bo is still thinking and staring into space toward the back of the bar when the door to Boss's private office opens and out steps Diane Benton. Bo had fell head over heels for her several years ago when she brought her 'Carnival of Trills' through Hazzard. She had even talked him into jumping 32 cars with the General Lee. Bo had gone against Jesse and his family even leaving the farm during her stay. Diane in the end told Bo she had started off using him to get him to make the jump, but had also fallen for him.

The Boar's Nest is crowded and Diane doesn't see Bo as she heads for the door. Without saying a word to Cooter and Kathy, Bo gets up and follows her outside. Outside he calls after her in the dark parking lot. "Diane?"

She turns to see Bo crossing the lot to her. "Bo!" she exclaims.

"What on Earth brings you here?" questions Bo. Not knowing where he stands with her Bo forces himself to keep some distance between them.

"Have you heard about the State Fair coming to Lee County?" She asks.

Bo replies, "Sure it's one of the biggest events for this area."

She begins explaining, "They have been in contact with me to put on a stunt show as the Grand Finale. The next week is also the Hazzard Festival. A lot of the stuff from the State Fair will come directly to Hazzard to set up. "

"OK, but what has that got to do with you seeing Boss." Bo asks.

"Well, Bo I'm in a somewhat better position with the show now than I was last time, BUT I'm having trouble with some of equipment and other needed repairs. I needed to borrow some money from Boss to make the repairs in order to put on the shows." She says.

Bo looks worried, "Tell me no more 32 cars jumps?"

Diane smiles, "No, and no more ex stunt men trying to take out my drivers."

Bo replies, "That is good! Diane, it sure is good to see you!"

"I'm glad you feel that way. I wanted to look you up but after last time I was sure you'd not want to hear from me." She smiles.

Bo steps toward her, "Don't be silly Diane."

They embrace in a long passionate kiss.

NARRATOR: "Oh, no. Looks like old Bo's timing is right on schedule. He's about to get caught with his hand in the cookie jar."

At this very moment, Jill is pulling into the Boar's Nest parking lot ready to apologize to Bo. As she comes into the lot her headlights fall on to a familiar blond figure with another blond figure wrapped all around him.

Jill is so shocked she puts on the brake a little to hard and the tires slide in the gravels, calling attention to her.

Bo looks up to see who just slide in.

Jill is now furious, since she has been seen. Jumping from her car she looses her temper, "Bo Duke! To think I was coming here to talk to you!"

Diane turns around to see the irate blond yelling at Bo.

Bo tries to be calm, "Now, Jill. You made it pretty clear earlier that we had nothing to talk about."

She screams, "Don't 'Now Jill' ME! Who would THIS be?"
They have now drawn the attention of the people inside and a crowd was beginning to gather.

"This just happens to be someone NOT too good to ride with me in a dirty pick up truck." Bo states matter of factly. "Come on Diane!"

They get into Jesse's truck and speed off leaving Jill standing there among the crowd.
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Cooter who was in the crowd turns to Jeb, with a low whistle, "Bo was pretty peeved at Jill for causing such a seen."

"Who was the girl he left with?" asked Jeb.

"If I ain't mistaken, that little lady was Diane Benton."

"The same Diane who had the carnival and …." Jeb is interrupted by Cooter as Jesse pulls up in Daisy's jeep. Most of the crowd is now heading back inside.

Cooter says, "That would be the one and the same. Come on Buddy-row. There's Uncle Jesse."

As Jesse is getting out of the Jeep, he says, "Well, well, well, looks like I missed the excitement. What happened? I know it wasn't a fight if you two are still out here."

They all laugh. "Well," Cooter begins, "There may not have been a fight but there was one heck of an argument."

Jesse has a worried look on his face, "Who? I am afraid to ask."

Cooter gives Jesse a look like he doesn't want to tell him, but continues, "Bo and Jill.

He left with Diane Benton."

"What in tar nations has gotten into him?"

Jesse asks. Seeing the look Jeb and Cooter give him, Jesse then says, "OK, shouldn't have asked that and no I ain't that old yet! Come on let's go inside. There's nothing we can do at this point. The last time that girl was here he wouldn't listen to any of us anyway!"

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Country Comfort Truck Stop about 7:00 am

Daisy, Bear and BJ come out of their room. BJ shuts the door. "I'll put our bags in the rig and meet you inside for a quick bite."

Daisy and Bear head inside to get a table. A few minutes later BJ joins them. As BJ pays the check, Bullets approaches.

"Bullets, I understand Callie is heading this general direction. If she should stop in, will you give her this note?"

Bullets replies, "Sure Kid. No problem."

"Thanks Bullets you're the greatest. See ya around soon." BJ and Daisy head out to the rig followed by Bear.

Bullets says, "Kids, I love um!"

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BJ backs his rig into Farm Distributors about 8:30 am. About a third of his trailer is filled with tractor parts; the two large farm tractors take up the rest. BJ gets his invoices and climbs into the cab. "Ok, all ready?"

Daisy replies, "Ready when you are."

BJ laughs, "That's the problem. I'm not so sure that I'm ready to tangle with Cain.

They head out for Tractor Supply. BJ reaches in to his back pocket removing his wallet and unsnapping it from his belt. "This is just a little insurance policy." He hands Daisy his wallet. "Put this in your purse."

"BJ?" she asked surprised.

"Just do it please. You never know." BJ insists.

"Ok." Daisy agrees.

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They travel to they are just outside of Cottonville, when a patrol car passes them going the other direction. BJ checks his mirror. It keeps going as if he were invisible. They unload the first tractor and head towards Hazzard. About 10 miles from the county line sirens are heard approaching the truck.

"Lovely! Just hang loose. It's hard to tell what he wants." BJ pulls the rig over.

"Is it Cain?" Asks Daisy.

BJ checks his mirror, "Yeah, that's him." He opens the door and jumps down to meet Cain.

"Well, McKay! It has been a long time." Cain states.

"Yes, it has been, but why are you pulling me over?" asks BJ.

"I make it a habit of stopping all suspicious vehicles on my highway." Cain says.

BJ asks, "So just what makes my vehicle suspicious?"

Cain says, "The fact that you are driving it. What are you hauling?"

BJ replies, "Just a tractor and supplies."

Cain motions to the back of the rig, "Let's go open her up. Where are you heading?"

BJ opens the trailer. "I'm heading into Hazzard. Are you satisfied now?"

Cain grumbles, "Ok, so I guess you're clean this time. Just remember I'm watching you."

"Cain, you just remember. You have never gotten anything on me and your not going to start now. I plan on being in this area for a while so we'll be seeing a lot of each other again. Can I get going now?"

Cain states, " Yeah you can go. This time!"

BJ gets back into the cab and pulls out.

"What was that all about?" asks Daisy.

BJ replies, "Just Cain's way of welcoming me back! He also let me know he was watching me."

"Lovely." Daisy replies.

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