Chapter 7

When I wake up Bo is by my side.

I've a bad headache, and when I try to stand up everything around me starts to whirlpool.

Bo helps me, and finally I stand up, "What's happened"?, the last thing I remember it's me and Bo against John and his gang.

"You passed out after John hit your head with a stick".

I remember that pain in my head, "John, he knows how to hit people. But….", I look at the empty barn, "where's John and his gang?".

Bo smiles, "They're in the right place. In prison".

I'm confused, "But… how did you stop them?".

My cousin sighs, "Not me. But Rosco and Cooter. They came in just in time. John and his friends are beasts".

I nods, thinking back what they did to Enos, and a rush of anger comes over me.

Bo keeps on talking, "Fortunately uncle Jesse called Cooter and Rosco to ask them for help, and fortunately both Rosco and Cooter knew 'bout this barn".

"Well, now that John is in prison, go back to the farm. Uncle Jesse is waiting for us"

Bo nods, and I notice a bruise on his left cheek, a swollen lip and some blood on his shirt.

"Bo, are you OK?".

He nods, "Don't worry Luke, just some bruises, but if Rosco and Cooter hadn't arrive in time…. "

"Where's Daisy?", finally I notice Daisy is not in the barn and I hope she's OK; John almost raped her. Another rush of anger to my head.

Daisy enters the barn, a blanket on her shoulder to cover her torn shirt, "Luke, are you OK?", she comes closer me and she hugs me, "I'm so sorry, Luke".

In that moment, I don't know why, I move her away from me.

"DAISY, WHAT THE HECK WERE YOU TRYING TO DO? JOHN NEARLY RAPED YOU, AND BO AND I ALMOST DIED TO SAVE YOU. WHAT IF ROSCO AND COOTER HADN'T COME TO RESCUE US? YOU'RE SUCH A STUPID AND SELFISH GIRL".

Bo and Daisy look at me in shock, and Daisy bursts out crying.

Bo stands in front of me, "Luke, stop. That hit in your head is driving you crazy?"

I can't stop yell out my anger, "BO, IT'S ALL HER FAULT. WHY DOESN'T SHE THINK BEFORE TO ACT?".

My young cousin slaps me, while Daisy keeps on sobbing.

His slap is like a cold water to me, and it calms me down.

I glance down, "I'm sorry, but all what happened… Enos…. Daisy… The fight… I'm on edge. Sorry Bo. Sorry Daisy".

Daisy nods, "You're right Luke. I acted like a stupid and selfish girl, and I put in danger not only my life but your and Bo's ones. You're right to be angry. Me too, I'm angry to myself. I'm so sorry. I should be at the farm by Enos side, and not here in this barn".

I hold her tight; I know that she's the most shocked of all us, and my duty, being the oldest cousin, is to be by her side and not to yell at her.

"I'm sorry Daisy. Come on, come back to the farm. Uncle Jesse and Enos are waiting for us".

Daisy nods, and we go out the barn.

"I'll drive the General and you the jeep, Bo", I start again to act like the older cousin, "Daisy, you'll come with me. Now it's better for you not to drive, you're too shocked".

Bo nods, "And what 'bout your head, Luke. Are you sure you can drive?"

"I'm fine, thank you. Go, we're wasting our time".

In the General, with Daisy by my side and Bo driving Daisy's jeep behind us, I remain silent.

Daisy's wrapped in the blanket, and she's looking outside the window.

Finally she looks at me, "How's Enos?"

"He's still sleeping, but he looked calm. Doc Appleby came to the farm to check his wounds. He's in good hands. But he needs your help too, Daisy".

"I was running away from him…. from his pain… I'm so...", she stops.

"You and Enos are close friends", I says, "and maybe more than close friends", I think, "and yesterday evening you were so shocked 'bout what happened, Daisy; nobody wants to judge you, and please, stop blaming yourself. Everyone needs sometimes to run away from something painful, but the most important thing is the final decision. You ran away because of pain and anger, but now you're coming back".

She nods, smiling, "Thank you, Luke".

I'm glad she's smiling, and I hope everything will be OK, for her and Enos' sake.