Taking care of our Fathers: 1987: One:

Two years later, the Duke Farm is in trouble, and they need to make some money for the Mortgage, so they can get Rosco, and Boss off of their backs, and Anita and Gabby decided to go back on tour, Gabby served as Anita's Backup Singer, and Anita wanted to do her career for awhile, until they have enough money to pay off the Mortgage for the month, and Luke and Bo were not pleased, but they knew that their wives wouldn't give up the farm like them, and Enos and Daisy helped out whenever they could, and Luke and Bo knew that it would work out perfectly.

When Winter came, Gabby and Anita called a meeting, and they told the men what they felt, Anita said, "We know it's crazy, and we promised we wouldn't go back to work ever again after the girls were born, we are desperate for money", and Gabby said, "It wouldn't be forever, we are gonna sing, and be Waitresses", and Jesse said, "But you don't have to, Sweetheart, we can manage", and Anita said, "You know you can't, Uncle Jesse, Between you three, Daisy's wages at "The Boar's Nest", and what Enos earns as a Deputy, we are in deep trouble", and Gabby said, "We can do it, we just need to try", and the men nodded, Bo said, "We are behind you all the way, Ladies", and Luke said in agreement, "100, We can make this work", and they received kisses as their rewards, and they all went to make arrangements for the next months.

Pamela and Kit were not happy with the news that their mothers were leaving one Winter Morning, and by the end of the week, they were forgiven, and they gave their mothers hugs, and kisses, as they said their "goodbyes", and Anita said, "I want you to mind your Uncle Bo, Grandfather, and Daddy, OK, Watch out for Kit, Promise?", and Pamela nodded, and said, "I promise, Mama", and then she went over to her aunt, and they hugged and kissed, and promised her that she will help watch Kit, and make sure that she is well taken care of, and then the Men came, Luke said to Anita, "Watch yourself, especially in this weather, OK?", "I promise, I will call as soon as we hit our 1st stop", and Luke nodded sadly, and then he gave Gabby a kiss and a hug too, and wished them a good trip, and Bo did the same gesture as Luke, and then wished them "Good Luck", and then Anita and Gabby looked at their daughters once again.

"Would you bring us a present if we are extra special good?", Kit asked hopefully, and Anita said, "Absolutely", and Gabby said, "We will get you a couple of things, only if you are good for everyone", and Pamela and Kit said in unison excitingly, "We promise!" and then Jesse said sadly, "It's time to go, Ladies", and then Anita got emotional, and exclaimed, "I am gonna miss you, Cowboy!", and Luke exclaimed sadly, "Me too, Baby!", they passionately kissed without taking a break, and Bo said exclaiming as he cried, "Please hurry back, I can't survive without you!", and Gabby said, "Of course you can, Love, you need confidence", and she wiped his single tear, and they passionately kissed, and then the girls got into their cars, waved at them sadly, and everyone waved sadly back, and they pulled out, and made their way to their 1st stop, Dallas, Texas.

The girls made their call like they promised, and the rest of the month went great, and things started to go back to normal on the farm, and then the girls started to have more fun outings with their friends, and Pamela lived up to her promise, and she watched out for Kit, and her family, and even though, everyone missed Gabby and Anita, they knew that the girls were doing anything to save their home, and keep their family together.

In their one of their stops, Anita and Gabby did a set, and then switched to being Waitresses, and everyone loved them in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it was snowing, and when the Bar, "The Pig Pen" Closed for the night, Anita said, "I can't wait until this is over, I would take Hazzard County over this any day of the week", and Gabby nodded in agreement, "You got that right, and once we give Boss all the money, he can leave us alone for awhile", and they went back to work.

Letters came back and forth, and Kit celebrated her 6th birthday, and she couldn't wait to show off her Writing skills to her mother and aunt, and she can't wait until they come home from their trip, and she sent pictures, and knickknacks from the party to them, and she hopes that things start improving on the farm, so her dad, uncle, and grandfather don't have to work so hard, and her mother and aunt could come home, and when she is sad, Pamela comforts her, and they keep thinking on the positive.

One night, Kit was thrashing around in the bed that she shared with Kit, and Pamela woke up with concern for her cousin, and said, "Are you OK, Kit?", and Kit said sadly, "I miss Mama, and Aunt Anita", and Pamela smiled, and said holding out her arms to her, "Come here, Sweetie", and she went into the welcoming embrace, and Pamela said, "I do too, but they will be back, and then things will be better again", and Kit nodded, and Pamela stroke her cousin's hair, and they both sighed contently, and went back to sleep in no time.

Spring came and went, and Pamela and Gabby were adding up the money they made, and Gabby said exclaiming, "We did it, we have enough money to keep Boss off of our backs for a month!", and Anita exclaimed, "Yes!", and they hugged, and high-fived each other, and Gabby said excitingly, "Let's send the money, and tell the guys we are coming home!, and Anita said, "Good idea, It's your turn to write to them", and Gabby nodded, and started on the letter, and Anita put the money together.

Bo went to take a break from the chores, and he went to open the Mailbox, and he opened the letter from Gabby, and he was in shock from the money he found, and what the letter said, and he shouted, "Luke!", and he took off running, and he reached the Barn, where he was helping his cousin clean out the stalls.

Luke looked up with concern, when he heard his cousin shout his name, and Bo came to him out of breath, and when he regained it, Bo said excitingly, "Luke, We got a letter from Gabby and Anita, they made enough money, and they are coming home, Look!", and he handed him the letter, and the money, and Luke took a look at the letter, and let out a "Yeehaw!", and he told Bo, "Let's go tell Uncle Jesse, and the girls", and they ran to the Farmhouse, and Luke called out, "Uncle Jesse!", and Bo shouted, "Girls!", and when they found them, they told them the news, and they were thrilled, and they planned a party for them at "The Boar's Nest", and the town of Hazzard heard, and offered to help them. The six months of Hell was over, Anita and Gabby Duke were coming home.

The day the girls were coming home, it was raining hard, and at night, they were on the route to Hazzard County, and they couldn't see a thing, and Gabby was navigating, and Anita was doing the driving, and Gabby mutter loudly, "Damnit, We can't see a thing!" and Anita said, "Don't I know it", and all of sudden, a Drunk Driver came out of no where, and Gabby shouted, "Anita, Look out!" and Anita maneuvered, but it was too late, they were hit, and flipped over, and were seriously injured and bleeding, and Atlanta Police Department came out to the scene, and they were too late, America' s Beloved singers died instantly, and they had to call Hazzard County, and notified the family, they made the call at Tri-County Hospital.

The Dukes were planning a small party for the girls before the big party at "The Boar's Nest", and they were excitingly, and the house was beautifully decorated, Daisy and Enos came over to help, and despite the rain, everything was going along good, and the girls were playing in their rooms, and when Jesse helped Luke hung a streamer, the phone rang, and he went to answer it, and said, "Duke Residence, Jesse Duke speaking", and then his face had a shocked expression, and then he hung up, and he looked over at his nephews.

"Oh God, NO!", Bo exclaimed as he was getting emotional, and Luke exclaimed, "This can't be happening, No not Anita and Gabby!", and they let out some tears, and comforted each other, and Daisy comforted them both,

and then they composed themselves, and Jesse said, "They are at Tri-County Hospital", and Bo looked at Enos, and said, "Enos, Can you look after the girls?", and Enos said with a small smile, "Sure, You and Luke take care of yourselves, and don't rush, the girls are in good hands", and Luke smiled, and said, "We know it, Pal, thanks a lot for this, we appreciate it", and Daisy gave her husband a kiss, and they left for the hospital, hoping that they aren't too late.

When they got to the hospital, Dr. Appleby came out to meet them from the O.R., and he had a sadden expression on his face, and Jesse knew what that meant, and he asked, "When?", and the elderly doctor replied, "An hour ago", and Bo and Luke exclaimed in unison, "NO!", and Dr. Appleby said, "I am so sorry, I am truly sorry, Excuse me, I have to make my rounds, if you need me, just paged me", and Jesse nodded silently as he comforted Luke, and Daisy comforted Bo, as she shed her own tears of grief, and then Bo went to join Luke, and Jesse in a group hug, and Daisy went to the Payphones to tell Enos the sad news.

Luke and Bo let out uncontrollably amount of tears, and they sucked in air, and choked out on the sobs, and Luke said crying exclaiming, "I don't think that anything will be the same again!", and Jesse said soothingly, "It will be OK, it will take some time, but it will be again", and Bo choked back on the sobs, and remembering the girls, and said crying too, "What are we gonna tell Pamela and Kit?", and Jesse said simply, "The truth, and you will tell them how wonderful their mothers were", and Luke and Bo cried once again, and Jesse comforted them the way he did, when they were kids, and he rubbed the small of their backs, and kissed their sides of their heads, and then stroke their hair, and they fell asleep, and Daisy came back, and saw them asleep together, and smiled at them, and joined them, she fell asleep in no time.

Bo and Luke took their daughters on a picnic, and told them the news about their mothers, and the girls cried, and Luke and Bo comforted them, and they all let out their emotions, and they felt better, and then the girls went to play by themselves, and Luke said to Bo, "We need to make it appear everything is ok, so the girls don't get frighten", and Bo nodded in agreement, and then they told the girls it's time to go home, and they cleaned up, and headed for the "General Lee", and they went home to do some chores, relax, and then get ready for the Double Funeral, they were planning for Anita and Gabby.

The ritual of the three night sitting with the bodies began, and Daisy and Enos were first, and they said prayers, and their thoughts, and gave them a kiss "goodbye" to them, and then Jesse was next, and he put flowers, and pictures of the girls in their coffins, and then he got emotional, and said "goodbyes" to them, and then Luke and Bo did the last night, and they were having coffee, and stayed up, and had their last precious moments with their wives, and the next morning, the boys gave their wives their last kiss "goodbye", and let out some tears, and then they went to their old room, and went to sleep until it was time for the funeral.

Pamela and Kit entered the bedroom after awhile, and Pamela said, "Uncle Bo? Daddy?" and they both woke up with a smile, and held out their arms out for a hug, and they all shared a hug, and a big kiss, and then Kit looked at her father, and uncle and asked, "Are you feeling better now?", and Luke said, "Much better, Now you guys are here", and Bo said in agreement, "Yes, You are the best medicine we need", and they went into the Kitchen, and ate the wonderful meal that Jesse and Daisy prepared for them all.

The next morning, the Funeral Service happened, and Bo and Luke let out their emotions, and also everyone in Hazzard County came, and the girls sadly put some roses on their mothers' coffins, and then the rest of the service went good, and they had a party at "The Boar's Nest", and Boss paid for everything, and Rosco left them alone, and found the driver, who was responsible for the accident, and Luke and Bo forgave him, and then they went into a deep depression after the funeral, a couple days later.

Jesse noticed it, and he said, "I know you are grieving, Guys, but you need to get out of this depression for your girls, they need you, and so do me, Daisy, and Enos, and you don't have to date, and you aren't gonna forget Anita, and Gabby, they will be in your hearts", and Luke and Bo nodded, and did what they have to do, and everything went back to normal for awhile.

Daisy and Enos moved into the farm permanently, and life on the Duke Farm was restored, and the girls were happy, and they were the most happiest when their dads were honest with them, and then Pamela remembered her promise she made to her mother, and she said to Kit, "We have to take care of our fathers, Kiddo, Cause our Mamas would wanted us too", and Kit said, "OK, I'll do it, I will do it good", and Pamela stroke her cousin's hair, and said with a smile, "I know you will", and they went to sleep that night.

End of: Taking care of our Fathers: 1987: One:

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