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Chapter
10
Quiet Day in Hazzard?
At the Duke Farm
Dawn is not far away as Jesse Duke the family patriot makes his way to the kitchen still dressed in his nightshirt. He puts on coffee. "Wonder how many people I'll cook for today?" he mumbles to his self good-naturedly. Jesse loves having his family around and loves to cook for them but even when he's not around them he finds himself putting on a tough exterior. While waiting for the coffee he pulls back the curtain to see that only the Jeep is out front. Since Daisy had gone with BJ on a run, Jeb, Vance and Coy had taken the Jeep last night to the Boars Nest. Jesse figured since Luke and Dixie took sleeping bags and breakfast foods with them, they had not planned on being home last night with the General Lee, but where was Jesse's pickup that Bo had driven?
Jeb was the first awake. Smelling coffee he knew it was time to roll out and get the other two boys up. He managed to get Coy and Vance up while he dressed. The three made their way to the kitchen. "Morning, Uncle Jesse." Says Jeb sleepily.
"Morning fellas. Have any of you all heard from Bo?" asks Jesse.
The three sleepy young men look at each other trying to process the question. Almost in unison they say, "No."
Jeb continues, "Not since he and Jill got into it at the Boars Nest and he left with that girl who had the carnival."
In an obvious bad mood Jesse says, "Well, he'll turn up or the jail will call!"
Searching for words Coy says, "Uncle Jesse, now don't worry he's probably just ……"
Interrupting his sentence Jesse fusses, "Don't tell me not to worry. You kids don't have any idea how much I worry about you all when you go and do fool things. Now help me fix some breakfast. We may have time to eat it and start the chores before things go hay wire around here."
"Yes, Sir, but what makes you think things will go hay wire?" asks Vance.
"Why shouldn't I think that? It always does around here and my big toe hurts. When my big toe hurts you can bet on trouble." States Uncle Jesse.
Trying to lighten the mood Coy says kind of low, "Are you sure your shoe is just not too tight?"
"Coy! You're not that Danged Cooter Davenport! And no my shoe ain't too tight, now eat your breakfast!" Huffs Jesse.
Trying not to laugh. Coy says, "Yes, Sir."
The other two boys are also trying not to smile, but are about to loose it.
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Scenes of BJ's rig traveling down the highway. "Against the Wind" is playing in the background. The "Welcome to Hazzard" sign comes into view.
From the CB radio on the console a female voice is heard coming in low and with static, "Break one - nine. How about that Milwaukee Kid."
Bear hearing the voice bounces in his seat and makes happy noises.
BJ looks at Bear and his showing off, then to Daisy, and back to the radio. He knows the voice as well as Bear does. He smiles a mischievous grin at Daisy. He turns a few knobs and flips switches (increasing his power), then reaches for the CB Mike, "This is the one and only Milwaukee Kid. Come back Bobcat. What' is your twenty?"
Bobcat is Callie's CB handle. "Hey, there Kid. I'm fixing to drop this load in Atlanta soon, and then head to the Country Comfort. Can I count on seeing you there?"
Daisy is giving BJ a look, wondering whom he is talking to.
"I left there this morning. When you get there, see Bullets. He has a message for you and how to reach me." BJ replies.
"I copied you, but you must be pretty far away. I'm loosing you out. I'll talk to you soon. Bobcat's out"
"10-4 Bobcat. Talk to you later. Good hearing from you and be careful." BJ says into the mike. Then to Daisy, "You remember my female "drivers" you weren't going to be jealous of?"
Daisy
manages a worried half smile, "Yeah."
"Well,
you'll get your chance to find out." Says BJ.
Laughing Daisy asks, "So which one is 'Bobcat'?"
"That would be Callie." BJ states, "And make no mistake; she earned her handle."
They both laugh. They continue towards the farm.
Daisy says, "Things sure seem quite."
NARRATOR: Things quiet in Hazzard County? That can only mean that Big Time Trouble is on the way.
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At the Fairgrounds
Bo and Diane are standing near Jesse's pick up truck kissing. Bo looks at her sort of pleading, "Diane, please come to the farm with me. We can pick up your car at the Boars Nest later tonight."
"Bo, I'd love to. It's just that after everything that went down between us all the last time I was here, I know I'm not going to be their favorite person."
Bo tries to convince her, "Diane, the last time you were here, I had to make a choice. The choice I made to help you and be with you hurt them because I chose you instead of them. I don't want to have to choose between being with them or you. I know it is possible to have both you and my family."
Diane
lets him win, "Ok, I'll go back with you but if things are
uncomfortable, we'll leave?"
He hugs her tightly, "Darlin'
you've got it! Ye -ha! Come on." They head for Hazzard!
At the Orphanage
Jill had not slept well at all. She knew she had to try to talk to Bo. Picking up the keys to her car, she heads for the Duke Farm.
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Early morning Chick Mahoney
The General Lee is seen approaching a little white house surrounded by an immaculate yard filled with flowers and white picket fence. Luke parks the General and cuts the motor. He smiles at Dixie.
"Any second thoughts?" asks Dixie.
"Not a one. You?" he asks.
She smiles back at Luke, "Luke I have waited for this moment since I was fifteen! No, no second thoughts."
"Well, alright!" exclaims Luke. He climbs out of the General. Dixie for once waits for him to approach her side of the General and help her out. Holding hands they advance to the front door. Luke knocks on the door with the old door knocker.
An older man holding a cup of coffee in one hand and a newspaper in the other wearing a bathrobe greets them. "What can I do for you this early morning?" He looks at the gleaming couple.
Luke says, "We'd like to be married."
"Doesn't anyone plan these things anymore?" grumbles the Justice of the Peace.
Normally very happy to see customers come to his Wedding Chapel his attitude takes Luke by surprise.
Seeing the look on Luke's face Mr. Brown apologies, " Look, I'm sorry about that, it's just I've been woke up 5 times last night for weddings."
Understanding this Luke smiles, "Well, you are the most popular wedding chapel in the state."
The older man declares, "Sometimes I think I am the ONLY one in the state. Come in, come in." He gets a good look at Luke, "Don't I know you?"
Luke replies, "Yes, Sir, you do. I'm …"
The older man interrupts, "Luke Duke?"
Laughing at his surprise, "Yes, Sir."
"Well, where is my good friend Jesse? He is on his way?" Inquires the Justice of the Peace Brown.
Luke shakes his head negatively, "No, Sir. It's just us."
Dixie joins the conversation, "It's kind of a spur of the moment thing."
"Tell you all what. Step in here and look over some of these packages that I have available. I'll have the Mrs. get you some coffee while I change. Then we'll see what all we need." Suggests the long time Justice of the Peace who indeed was known for his romantic weddings.
Several minutes pass as Luke and Dixie check out the book of wedding packages. Mrs. Brown enters with a tray of coffee and cinnamon rolls. "Good morning." She says cheerfully as she serves coffee. "I wasn't aware that we had one of the most allusive bachelors in the tri-state area here!"
Dixie smiles proudly as Luke blushes just a bit! Dixie says, "That's right. How have you been Mrs. Brown?"
She takes a good look at Dixie. "Oh, MY! Dixie?"
"Yes, Ma'am."
"I haven't seen you since…."
"Since I was about 14 at summer camp." finishes Dixie.
"Come on Dear. We'll let them talk. Lets go see what kind of goodies we can find for such a special occasion." Mrs. Brown says as she hustles Dixie off through the house.
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As they leave the room Mr. Brown enters. "Ok, Luke. Lets see what we need here. Do you have the rings or license?"
Luke replies, "No, like Dixie said this is kind of a sudden thing."
"That is no problem. I have everything you need. How long have you two known each other? " Inquires Mr. Brown.
Luke laughs, "We've known each other since we were toddlers. We have been through a lot even though she hasn't been back to Hazzard since she was about fifteen. We have wanted to do this for years but were prevented from doing so."
"Luke is she …." Mr. Brown asks.
Knowing Mr. Brown had to have remembered past events, Luke finishes his sentence, "I thought you'd remember."
Knowingly, he says, "Let's leave all that behind, but I must ask, …. Neither of you are doing this just to get even? You are both sincere?"
"Yes, we are both very sincere. We figure with everything that we've been through together; there is nothing we can't make it through now." Luke explains.
Mr. Brown says, "Ok, but I know how close you are to your family. Are you sure you want to take such a big step with out any of them here?"
Luke smiles, "We've talked about that too. What we are really wanting do to is to just be married and make it legal today. Then we can plan something bigger in a few weeks or so for everyone else."
"Ok, then let's get started on this bit of paper work." He says.
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In
another room of the Brown house.
Dixie and Mrs. Brown have been
talking about old times and the wedding. "Are you sure you want
to be married in jeans and boots?"
Dixie smiles, "I feel more at home in jeans and boots."
Looking through the racks of clothes Mrs. Brown has on hand for sure times, Dixie says, "But I would like to borrow a blouse."
"Dear, you are welcome to use anything you'd like. I just you all would consider calling your families to be here." Says Mrs. Brown.
"What do you think of the idea of us planning to redo our vows in front of everyone in a few weeks, after they get used to the idea?" Asks Dixie.
"Oh, My. I love it!" She exclaims.
"And I promise I'll not wear jeans." Laughs Dixie.
"In that case I'll not fuss about the jeans today." Laughs Mrs. Brown. "Now we have to get you ready."
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