The Great Unknown

[Canadian_Country_Cousin]

Jeffery Duke grinned to himself as he strolled down the main street of Hazzard, enjoying the smiles and waves he recieved. "Howdy Jeffery!" Mrs. Blubuttin, his old high school algebra teacher. He smiled and waved, "Hello Ma'am!". "Jeff! There you are!!" a femine voice called out from behind him. Jeff stopped in his tracks, his face wrinkled as he tried to find a face to put to the voice.

Jeff's eyes widened as he felt a hand on his shoulder. "Jeffery..." The soft voice whispered in his ear. He could feel her breath on his face. Who the hell is that?? He thought. His mind rattled through the possibilites. It wasn't his mother, or any of his aunts, wasn't his cousin, or his sister. Jeff continued to ponder, he didn't have a girlfriend, and he hadn't been on any dates recently.

Just turn around an you'll see who it is..He told himself, But I dun wanna turn around... "Jeffery!!" The voice called out again, bringing Jeff out of his trace. "Uh..um.." He cleared his throat, "Yes?" He heard a soft giggle and she spoke again, "Turn around..." He didn't want to turn around, he wanted to run, he didn't know why, but he just did. "Turn around!" The voice lost some of it's softness.

Jeff shook his head, "I dun wanna!" He started to walk again, hoping she would go away, who ever she was. He heard the clicking of her heels on the sidewalk as she tried to keep up. Being 6'4", Jeff's strides were long and fast, carrying him short didstances with little effort. Now, where the hell can I go? She's gonna follow me. Wait. Jeff paused his thoughts as he slowed his pace, there is a woman with a soft gentle touch and a voice to match desperatly trying to catch you, why the hell are you walking away? Stop thinkin like that, that's how Bailey thinks! You've been spending way to much time with that jerk. He dunno how to treat women right...dun wanna pick up any bad habits from him! Jeff wrestled with his inner self trying to decide what to do.

(okay here ya go! Anybody wanna write this lady?? Who the heck is she, I wanna know too!! A friend, an ex-lover, a distant admirer, a stalker??? An please ask for permission if ya wanna use others characters!)

[redneck woman]

"Jeffery! Wait! Just turn around!" she exclaims, trying to catch up with his long strides without breaking her neck on her high heels. "You have to listen to me! Just stop, please!!!" Sensing that he seemed to be slowing down, she keeps up her pace until she is within a few feet from this tall boy.

"Listen to me, please?" She gasps, out of breath. "My name's Mira. You don't know me, but hopefully we can change that. I have to tell you something so very important." She flips slightly grayed, dark brown hair over her shoulder and narrows her light blue eyes. "But I'm not going to tell you unless you face me Jeffery. And this is something I know you'll want to know."


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[JefferyDuke]

Jeff raised an eyebrow, what could she possibly have to say that's so important? He asked himself. However he felt his strides slowing, his feet became stationary. He took a deep breath and slowly turned on the heel of his dusty black boots.

His deep blue eyes stared down at this woman. His face was wary, but still soft and friendly. He smiled trying to figure out what was going on, "How do you know who I am?" He waited and shook his head, "No...what is so important that you hafta tell me now??" He shook his head agian and stratched his head under his wavy brown hair. What is goin' on? He repeated the words to himself over and over.

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[redneck woman]

"Hello Jeffery. It's so nice to meet you face to face after all of these years." Mira returned his friendly smile with a gentle one of her own. She looked over every inch of him, taking in every detail especially his facial features.

"I've known about you for a very long time, but I didn't know your name or exact whereabouts until very recently. We've lost so much time together that I want to make up for now." Mira smiles again and reaches out a hand to him, but lets it drop to her side quickly. "I'm Mira Finnigan, and..." she takes a deep breath trying to get a hold of her nervousness and excitement before continuing. "I think I'm your biological mother." she finishes with a rush. She looks into his eyes expectantly, waiting for his reaction to her news.

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[JefferyDuke]

Jeff's eyes widened and his mouth dropped open in complete and utter shock. He looked down at the woman in front of him and shook his head, "I'm sorry, but that's not possible. Sure you're lookin' for Jeffery Duke?"

Dad would never...I mean it just ain't possible. He thought to himself and continued to stare down at the stranger. "You must have me confused with someone else. Excuse me." Jeff turned on the heel of his boot and headed straight for the blue Plymouth. Gotta get outta here, he told himself. Jeff's long legs carried him quickly to the Fury, a restored patrol car of Rosco's, thanks to Cooter. Jeff quickened his pace and jumped up and into the open car window. He started the engine with a roar and peeled away from the square, tires smoking and leaving a thick line of rubber on the pavement.

Jeff raced through town, expertly turning corners in smooth 90 degree slids like his father and uncle had taught him. No way...not possible. He told himself again. It wasn't long before Jeff heard the whine of the Sherrif's sirens on his tail, blue lights flashing brightly.

"Just great! That's perfect...way to ruin a perfectly good day!" He shouted to no one but himself as he pressed the gas pedal down to the floor. Rosco's voice crackled over the radio angrily, "Jeffery Duke! Pull it over! I'm gonna git ya!!" Jeff shook his head and picked his own radio up, "Rosco...you ain't never caught me yet, besides I wasn't breakin no law!" The sherrif laughed to himself, "You was speeding, drivin' wrecklessly, an dishturbin' the peash!"

"I'm not in the mood for a ticket...or worse jail." Jeff smiled, he knew he could easily outsmart Rosco. And he did. Jeff grinned as he saw a two tonne truck headed down the road towards em, takin' up two lanes. Jeff looked to his right, an slight embankment. After making some quick calculations in his head he turned the wheel to the right, hitting the ramp at full speed, flying past the truck, leaving Rosco far behind, and below.

The old fury landed with a thud and Jeff laughed when he heard the screeching tires of Rosco's patrol car and the truck, stopping mere inches from each others bumpers.

Balladeer, "I'd say that boy has the smarts of his daddy an the drivin' skills of his uncle!"

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[redneck woman]

Mira called out to Jeff to come back, but her plea's seemed to fall of deaf ears. A lone tear tracked from the corner of her blue eye and down her cheek. He doesn't believe me, she thinks to herself, I have to get him to talk to me, to believe... I know he's my son, I just know it. Maybe if I talk to those other people, the ones who think they're his parents. They have to see the truth. I will not lose more time with my boy.

Mira's eyes narrow again showing steely determination. She straightens her shoulders and tightens her lips, turning on her heel and striding off to her rented mustang. She pauses only long enough to get directions from the town mechanic before racing out of town toward the Duke farm.

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[JefferyDuke]

"Lost Sheep callin' Shepard one and two!" Jeff cried into his CB radio, hoping to hear a quick response from his father or his uncle.

Luke's head snapped up. "What is it Luke?" Anna asked as she looked over at her husband, who had been sleeping peacefully in a chair across the room. "The radio, did you hear the CB Anna?" Anna glanced down at two year old Wiley Jon in her lap. "I'm a lil distracted by your son sugar." Luke nodded as he got up from his chair and walked over to the two ruffling his youngest son's hair.

There's a loud crash in the kitchen and Anna sets Wiley down on the floor, where he plays with a toy car, making engine sounds with his mouth. Luke and Anna share a knowing look, Kevin and Jesse. "Boys? What are you doing?" Luke calls as he walks into the kitchen to see pots and pans lying on the floor and Jesse and Kevin's back sides as they race out the door.

Luke just shook his head. "Lost Sheep one calling Shepard one an two!!" Jeff's voice rang out through the kitchen. Luke's eyes widened and he forgot about the mess, grabbing the CB, "Yeah son! Shepard One here!"

Oh thank gawd! Jeff thought. "Uh....dad could we meet at still seven? Now?" Luke thought about it only a minute before he replied, "Yes, I'll be there in five minutes."

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[DixieRose_00]

Luke laid the Cb mike down next to the radio and turned to look at Anna. "I'll be back soon!" He said, kissing her gently on the lips and turned walking out the door to his car and got in sliding behind the wheel and starting the engine. He had tried not to let it show in front of Anna but he found himself worrying about Jeff on his way to the still site. Jeff had sounded sort of freaked out and upset about something. He pondered for a moment hesitating in reaching for the radio but grabbed it before he could change his mind. "Shepherd one to Shepherd two you got your ears on?" He asked.

A moment later his younger cousins voice came over the radio. "Yeah this is Bo! What's your 20?" He asked. Luke paused for a moment. "I'm meeting Jeff out at Still Site Seven and you may want to come to!" He said. " Why? What's wrong?" Bo asked quickly. Luke sighed. "I ain't sure but whatever it is I got a feeling that it ain't good!" He said. "10-4 Luke i'm on my way!" Bo replied.

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[JefferyDuke]

Anna sighed loudly as she looked around the mess in the kitchen. "Jesse and Kevin Duke!!!" Anna cried as she stormed out to the front porch, "Get in this house this very instant, you have til the count of three!"

Jesse looked up from the dirt, and back at his twin brother. "ONE!" Kevin drops the clump of mud in his hands and his blue eyes open wide. Jesse gets up and his muddy hand grabs Kevin's shirt, pulling him towards their mother. "TWO!!!!" Jesse and Kevin scrambled through the wet ground racing to the steps and stopping in front of their mother.

Anna looked down at the twins, their blonde hair, and clothes covered in mud. "Yes...mom...ma??" Kevin panted. Anna shook her head and walked down the steps grabbing each boy by their ears gently. She had no intention of hurting them, and she wasn't. "Sorry Momma!" Jesse cried, not sure what she was about to do.

She lead them around the house to the hose and turned it on. "Clean yerselves up." Anna would much rather have two wet boys in her house then two muddy boys.

Jesse and Kevin grinned at each at the prospect of using the hose. They could spray each other, the chickens, the open window of their mother's car, the house. But their hopes were quicklt squashed when they noticed their mother had not moved, and was going to watch and made sure they did as they were told.

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[Daisy_Duke_Girl]

Bo and Luke arrived at the still site at about the same time. "Hey, Jeff!" Bo said to kind of lighten up what seemed to be bothering him, but Jeff didn't seem to be too happy to see him. "Dad, Can I talk to you alone?" Jeff asked Luke with a very confused, yet embarrased look on his face. "Of course." Luke replied quite suprised he didn't want Bo to hear.

"Hey Luke, I gotta go. I promised Jackie I'd be home in 15 minutes." Bo yelled out to his cousin.

Balladeer:Now in case ya'll are wonderin Jackie is Bo's wife.

"Alright Bo I'll talk to you later." Luke replied waiting to hear what Jeffery had to say. "Bye Jeff!" Bo yelled out to Jeffery. He didn't answer back, cause he had too much on his mind.

"Dad, am I your real son and is Mom my real mom?" Jeff asked with hope that Luke would say yes. Luke was in shock.

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[JefferyDuke]

Luke's deep blue eyes stared into his son's matching ones, "What on earth made you ask that?" Jeff looked back at his father, his brow furrowed in deep thought, "Uh...a woman...a lady said she was my real mother." Jeff stumbled with his words at first before blurting it out. "Wha???? Who was this woman?" Luke cried. Jeff thought another minute before repliing, "Mira...Finnigan." Luke walked away for a breif moment before returning, "Jeff...I watched your mother, my wife, Anna, give birth to you...this woman is not your mother." Jeff nodded, he knew his father would never lie about something as serious as this.

"Just look at this," His father cried as he pulled his wallet from his back pocket. Luke opened it and pulled out a family photo. Jeff took the photo looking over both his mother and his father's faces. His was a perfect combination of them. He had his father's deep blue eyes and chisled jaw. He had his mother's delicate, round nose and the same dimples in the corners of his mouth. Luke looked at the picture upside down from where he stood, "Forget that this is you and your family," Luke paused, and Jeff nodded, "Now tell me, who these people are in realtion to each other." Jeff looked over the photo, he looked at his parents, his sister, the twins, his baby brother, himself. "They're a family, a mom and a dad and four sons and a daughter." The corners of Jeff's mouth turned up in a smile, "The only two that don't belong are the twins!!" He laughed. Luke looked down at the picture, his face losing all it's seriousness, "Your mother took enough ribbing over that! Though they do look more like Bo than me!!" Luke shared his son's laughter, The twins could have been Bo's younger clones, but he had never once doubted his wife's loyalty, or Bo's to Sara.

Everything Luke had said was true, for he would never lie to his son. Luke and Anna are Jeffery's biological parents. There is no doubt about it. Jeff really is his parents combined into one person, from his attitude to his mannerisms, to yes his appearence. I can't stress it anymore. Jeffery Grant Duke is the son of Annabelle Duke and Lucas Duke. Don't believe me? Go check with Hazzard Country med center.

(cue anyone, what's happening with Mira? Is she at the farm? We need something else....what's Boss and Rosco scheeming this week??)

[redneck woman]

"Aarrgghhh!!!" Mira screams at the top of her lungs, banging both hands on the steering wheel. She is totally and completely lost and now has a flat tire with no spare in the trunk. "This day is going from bad to worse very quickly." she mutters. In the distance she hears a car engine, with her head cocked she listens and determines that it seems to be coming her way.

Mira takes a deep breath and gets out of her car waiting for whoever was coming down the dirt road at such a fast pace. She starts waving and flapping her arms to flag the car down, wondering if she can even be seen since the car is going so fast. The driver catches a glimpse of the broken down Mustang as he passes, he hits the brakes and does a slide coming around in a 180 turn. He pulls back up to the lady standing by her car and jumps out to assist her.

"Howdy ma'am! Can I help ya out?" Offers the blonde haired man, "My names Bo an' I live just down the way a bit."

"Duke?" Mira questions softly.


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[JefferyDuke]

"Rosco you lugnut! Get in here!" Boss Hogg called from his office in the Boar's Nest. "Jit! Gycuk!! I'm comin!" The sheriff cried as he made his way through the crowd, lined up to get their drinks from Daisy Duke. "What isit lil fat buddy?" Rosco P Coltrane asked when he stepped into Boss's office. "Shut that door, don't need anybody hearin'. Specially noy Daissssy Duuuuke!" Rosco snickered and slammed the door behind him, knocking a picture off the wall. "Ooo! Sorry bout that Boss!"

Jefferson Davis Hogg just shook his head. He laughed and got up from his chair, "Rosco, we're gonna nail them Duuukes!" Rosco raised an eyebrow, "How?" Boss grinned wickedly, "Well, you're gonna catch them two sons. Jeff and Bailey, for runnin mooooonshine." Rosco jumped back and cried, "But they don't run moonshine. Their momma's won't let em." Boss snickered, "You're gonna catch em alright...I'm gonna tell you how."

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Back at the Duke farm the Chaos was settling down, sort of. The twins had been put to bed early, and were both out cold, much to Anna's delight. Wiley Jon was still up, although it was well past his bed time. But he was as good as two year old come, he was quiet and rarely got in the way. Stephanie had gone out with a group of locals, who were all much older then her. Luke and Anna decided to send Jeff out to check on her.

Jeff was more than happy to go, he needed to get out of the house and was concerned about his thirten year old sister hanging out with sixteen and seventeen year olds. Steph was a Duke in every way, and it was easy to see she was going to be a heartbreaker later in life, this already got her in trouble. But because of her Duke nature she could ussually handle herself if anybody got out of line.

When he arrived at where he knew he'd find is sister there were teens everywhere. More then ussual, this worried him. Jeff's blue eyes scanned the ground as he brought his blue Fury to a stop and climbed out the window.

"Jeff if you was comin' to race ya shoulda brought the General!" A voice called out from behind him. Jeff didn't turn around but called over his shoulder, "I ain't here ta race, I'm lookin for my sister." "Saw her over by the racers, prolly checkin all the cars out....while them boys check her out." Roars of laughter came from behind Jeff, he fought to keep control, his teeth clenched.

He walked away, it wasn't worth it. He made his way through the ground and around cars. He was stopped several times by some girls offering him drinks, "Want a beer Jeff?" He shook his head and continued walking. Another young woman stopped him, Betty-Sue Richards, some one he'd had his eye on since he was a freshman in high school. "Hi Jeff! Wanna come watch the race with me?" Normally Jeff would have leapt to, but tonight he was on a misson, bring his sister home. "Sorry Betty, maybe some other time." She shook her head, "Ain't gonna be no other time if ya don't come now." She replied. Jeff sighed, "Then I guess that's your loss ain't it." He stromed off through the crowd.

"Stop it. I don't wanna!" A familar female voice cried. Jeff whipped around in the direction it came from. "Awe c'mon Sugar." Another voice, male this time coaxed. " No! Get your hands off me!" Jeff''s heart sank, he knew immediatly it was Steph. He stepped into the shadows were the voices had come from. There was one of the local boys, desperatly trying to get his hands under his sister's shirt, while she fought him. Jeff hissed through clenched teeth, "Get yer hands off my sister!"

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[JefferyDuke]

The boy froze in his tracks.His hands desperatly trying to make their way under Steph's shirt. He glanced up from Steph into Jeff's hardened blue eyes. Jeff stared back down with a steely dertrimnation, that was almost enough to scare the poor kid. "I didn't know she was your sister!! I swear I didn't know she was a Duke!!! Honest!!!" He cried. Steph wrinkled her face and creid, "Ya did too! I thold you that!" She didn't let him respond. She swung her fist as hard as she could into his stomach. He sputtered and coughed.

A small smile washed across Jeff's face as he watched with pride as his sister got up and stood behind him, nothing but anger in her eyes. The smile disappeared as he grabbed the boy's collar and yanked him up to his feet. "Nobody touches her. You understand me?" Jeff snarled, "She's thirteen. Do I need to get the Sheriff?" The boy shoook his head back and froth quickly, "NO! No...it won't happen again! I promise!" Jeff opened his mouth to say something else when he was interuppted. "Put my brother down." The familar male voice growled. Jeff loosened his grip on the boys collar slightly and took a step towards the voice, trying to put a face to it. He almost half chuckled to himself when he recognized him, Jared Lionel Hogg.

Jeff let go of the boy and shoved him back a bit, "Tell him to stay away from my sister." He shot back. Jared stepped out of the shadows and glanced towards Steph, "This your sister?" He looked her up and down, his eyes taking in her small figure, "I can see why he had a hard time keeoing his hands off." Jared smirked and licked his lips. Jeff took another heavy step towards him, "She's thriteen, don't look at her like that.....or I'll make you pay."

Naturaly as a Hogg and a Duke Jared and Jeff had never gotten along. They had done many things to each other over the course of their twenty years of life. Most recently however Jeff had been bitter that he had driven poorly and allowed Jared to beat him in last years Hazzard County Derby. Jeff also hoped to change that soon, with this years race coming up the next week. Jared had been angry because he thought Jeff had stolen the love of his life. She decided she was going to leave Jared for Jeff, who did not share the same feelings as her. Jeff did however go on a few dates with her, just to rock Jared's boat a little.

Jared snickered, "Just what is it you plan on doin; about it Duke?" The angry Duke boy hissed through clenched teeth, "This!!!!" He swung his fist into Jared's jaw, sending him stumbling backwards. Steph's eyes widened and she cried, "Jeff!! Let's just get outta here!!!" Jeff nodded to his sister's pleas and turned on the heel of his boot. Jared cussed under his breath as he tapped Jeff on the shoulder. Jeff whirled around to meet Jared's knuckles with his nose.

"Arrrgggggh!!!" Jeff cried as he held one hand over his now bloody nose and charged at his rival, knocking them both to the dirt. "Oooouuufff" Jared let out as all the oxygen was knocked out of his lungs. The two boys wrestled and rolled around on the ground. Jeff gained to upper hand and sat on Jared's chest.

A crowd had gathered around to watch, whooping and cheering for their favorite. Bets were even being passed around, who was going to win? The Duke? Or the Hogg?

All went dead silent when a set of bright headlights shone on the pair. The only thing that could be heard was the sound of a familar engine purring like a kitten. Jeff had been in mid punch, he held his fist poised over Jared as he blinked his eyes in the brightness. He glanced down at Jared, both faces bloodied, swollen and bruised.

Jeff looked back into the bright headlights, still blinking to adjust. He heard his sister's shoes scrambling across the dirt towards the car. A pair of familar boots hit the dirt, dust puffing up in front of the headlights.

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[redneck woman]

Bo jerks his head around at the mention of his last name. "That's right, I'm Bo Duke. Ya heard of me then?" he asks with the Duke grin.

"I guess you could say that." Mira answers slowly. "I was actually looking for Luke Duke's farm, you're related to him aren't you?"

"Sure thing ma'am. Me an' Luke are cousins."

"That's right, I remember that now. Well, as you can see I have a flat and no spare tire."

"Let me just give Cooter a call on the CB an' he'll be out here right quick ta fix ya up." Bo offers.

"That would be just fine. Could you also point the way to your cousin's farm? I really do need to see him."

"It's jus' down this way a mite more, but you'd be wastin' yer time. He ain't home right now an' I don't know how long it'll be 'fore he gets there. Maybe he could meet ya tomorrow? Say 'bout two or so? That's 'bout the time me an' him go ta grab a beer at the Boars Nest."

"I guess that would work although I really hate to wait that long. Oh all right. Tomorrow at two at a place called the Boars Nest. Thank you." Mira sighs in consternation. Another day without her son by her side. But today will be the last day for sure. Mira's eyes narrow in determination as she watches her son's 'uncle' talk to the mechanic on the CB. When he was finished he walk back to her side.

"Cooter's on his way now... uh, I don't think I caught yer name?"

"Mira, Mira Finnigan."

"Well, it's nice ta meet ya Mira. Cooter should be here in a few minutes time. Anything else I can do fer ya?" Mira shakes her head no and gives Bo a brittle smile. "Okay then. Is there any type of message I can give ta Luke fer ya?" Again Mira shakes her head. "Well, I'll be headin' on home then. See ya tomorrow Mira." Bo climbs into his car and turns it around to go home. He glances in the rearview mirror and sees Mira glaring at him through the mirror.

"That lady is 'bout a half bubble off plum." Bo says aloud to the empty car before shrugging his shoulders and heading home.

Mira continues to glare as the dust thrown up by the tires slowly settles. These people stole my little boy and have made him into a country bumpkin, hillbilly. That's going to change son, I promise you that. You'll love your new life, whether you like it or not. Mira settles into her car to wait for the mechanic and plans tomorrow's meeting.



Meanwhile, back at the Boars Nest Boss is still trying to get Rosco to understand the plan. Rosco is leaning against the pool table with a blank look on his face trying to understand what Boss was saying around the pickled pigs feet he was eating.

"Rosco! Did ya hear anything I just said?"

"Course I did Boss, I jus' didn't understand most of it cause yer mouth was full." Boss's head jerks around and he glares at Rosco.

"Awright, one more time. You are gonna sneak over to Luke and Bo Duke's farms an' hide moonshine in the trunks of their kids' cars. Got it so far?"

"I think so Boss, uh, if ya don't mind me askin' how come we're doing this again?" Rosco leans closer to Boss Hogg with a quizzical look on his face

"Because, I want them boys to run my shine for me. If they won't I'll put them an' their daddy's in jail for the production an' transportation of illegal corn whiskey." Boss lights up a fat cigar and begins puffing.

"Oh! I love it, I love it! I'll cuff 'em an' stuff 'em. Khee, khee, khee."
Rosco says aloud while thinking to himself, it'll never work.


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[AmandaRobson]

"Get in the car." A soft familar voice grumbled. Steph scrambled and leapt into the passegner side. Jef let out a deep, frustrated sigh and complied. He gave Jared a glare before standing up and climbing into the car beside his sister.

The car roars and tears away from the shocked crowd of teens. "Who was that?" One boy asked, another shook his head and headed off in the opposite direction.

Jared snickered to himself as his younger brother helped him off the ground. He knew exactly who that was, another dang Duke.

Back in the dark car Jeff looked over at the driver, who was focused on the road. He sigh and soke quietly, "Thanks Aunt Daisy, I really appreciate this. But you can drop me here I need to get my car." Daisy shook her head, "Absolutley not, I let you out and you'll be going back to finish him off." Jeff sighed and started to pull on the door handle, "I'm getting out...whether you stop the car or not is up to you."

Steph glared at her brother and looked straight at him, "Don't be a dang fool Jeffery Duke!" Jeff raised an eyebrow as he stared hard at his sister. She was right, jumping out of a moving vehicle to get his car, in the dead of night was foolish.

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[redneck woman]

Rosco eases his patrol car to a stop behind Luke Duke's barn. He mutters and mumbles to himself for a few minutes before turning to his faithful deputy dog, Flash.

"Now Flash," He whispers as he lovingly caresses her head and ears, "don't make any noise darlin'. Daddy's gotta do somethin' for his little fat buddy. You stay here an' sneak a snooze, I'll be right back." He gives her one last pet before getting out of the car, leaning into the back seat to grab a gallon jug of moonshine before shutting the door. Tiptoeing around the side of the barn, he comes to a sudden halt. Scanning the farmyard he can see that Jeffery Duke's old blue car is no where in sight.

"Ooh! Ijit! Where can he be at this time of night? Wait a minute, khee, khee, I bet that dang Duke put his car here in the barn. Khee, khee, khee. It'll take more than that to outsmart the likes of Sheriff Roscooooo P. Coltrane. Khee, khee." He whispers to himself. Making his way to the barn door, he does his best not to trip over the usual farm paraphernalia. As he slowly opens the door a loud squeak comes from the hinges.

"Ooh! Hush!" He pauses to see if anyone will stir inside the house, but nothing can be heard. He peeks around the door to see a tractor but no car. "Those Duke's gotta be pullin' somethin'. Ever'body should be home an' in bed by now. I know I'd like ta be." He whines before turning around to look at the house again. In that moment headlights spotlight him against the barn, blinding him as the car comes up the driveway.

"Ooh! Ijit! That smarts!" He cries holding his hand up in front of his eyes. The driver of the car pulls to a stop and gets out without shutting off the headlights.



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[JefferyDuke]

Daisy Duke put her hands on her hips as she stared at the Sheriff. Jeff and his sister clrwaled out the passenger side and glared at Rosco. "Just what do ya think yer doin Sheriff?" Daisy cried. Jeff stepped around the front of his car to his aunt. His questioning came from the dark glare in the sheriff's direction.

"Jit!! Guck....I was....jus....uh." Rosco stuttered. "You were what Rosco?" Steph cried as she crossed her arms over her chest. The Sheriff's blue eyes widened as he stared between Daisy and Steph, carefully avoiding the dark eyes of Jeff. "I was....." He quickly holds the jug of moonshine behind his back, hoping they haven't noticed it. But unfortunatly Jeffery's sharp eyed missed little, and he had seen the clear liquid in Rosco's hands.

"You were trying to set me up again, with yer lil jug a shine there." Jeff growled in a low voice. Daisy's eyes widened slightly before she squinted them, looking at the sheriff's hands behind his back. "I..I....was not. I was........was comin' to share a drink with yer pa!" Rosco fibbed, although he knew it was useless.

"Rosco I wouldn't share no drink with you." Luke Duke called from the front porch of his farm house. His eyes hardened and he glared at Rosco with the same intentesity as Jeff. The sheriff felt as if the walls of a jailcell were tightening around him slowly. He needed to get out. "Uh...well. Um So sorry to bother ya'll....heh knee...have a nice night!" And with that he raced into his patrol car and tore off into the dark cold night.

Anna came out onto the porch, with a wide awake Wiley Jon on her hip, "Luke? What's going on out here?" She asked with a yawn. Luke turned to his wife and ushered her into the house, "I'll explain in a minute Ann...go back to bed." He gave her a kiss on the cheek and she reluctanly carried their smallest son back onto the house.

Daisy shook her head and shut her car off, "Is there anything he won't try." Steph sighed loudly and Jeff wrapped his arm around her, "No. Anything to get Bailey and Me behind bars." Luke jogged down the step and out to his cousin and childern. "Daisy, you go on home. Enos'll be worryin'." Daisy gave her older cousin a small glare but nodded in agreement, "I'm gonna stop by Bo and Sara's....she if Rosco's been around there." "That's a good idea Aunt Daisy....have Bailey call me first thing in the morning." Jeff added.

Luke, Jeff and Steph watched from the porch as Daisy took off toward Bo's farm. "C'mon...let's get to bed. You can tell me what happened in the morning." Luke spoke as he guided his daughter towards the door. "C'mon Jeff...you too." Jeff stared out into the night as he wondered what the Dukes had ever done to make ol Boss and Rosco so hell-bent on gettin' rid of em. "Hmmm?? Yeah I'm comin' dad."

(cue anyone)

[redneck woman]

The next morning...

"Lost Sheep Two callin' Lost Sheep One, ya got yer ears on Lost Sheep One? Come back." Luke had just finished putting the coffee on in the kitchen when the CB crackles to life. Luke jumps over to it and grabs up the mic.

"This is Lost Sheep One an' I'd appreciate it if'n you'd keep it down a bit Bo. Ever'one is still sleepin' includin' Anna and Wiley Jon. They had a late one last night."

"Sorry 'bout that cousin. I was jest wonderin' what was goin' on. Daisy stopped here last night an' insisted we search all the cars and buildin's. She said somethin' 'bout Rosco plantin' shine again. Is that right?"

"Yep, seems that way. I jest don't know who exactly he was after, me an' you or Jeff an' Bailey." Luke sighs and scratches the top of his head. He eyes the coffeepot trying to decide if it's hot enough yet.

"Prob'ly all of us." Bo's reply comes through.

"Ya got that right. Listen, I guess we'd best shake some trees an' try ta find out what's goin' on. Why don't ya git Bailey an' come on over here when yer ready. We'll have Jeff explain what happened last night an' go from there."

"10-4, oh an' by the way, we're supposed ta meet a lady this afternoon at two at the Boars Nest. She needs ta see you real bad, but wouldn't tell me why."

Luke jerks fully awake with Bo's comment. His bright blue eyes narrowing in thought. "What was this lady's name?"

"Mira, uh," Bo pauses searching his memory for the last name. "Finnigan. Yeah, that's it. Mira Finnigan."

"Well, this should be interestin'. Awright, I'll see ya when ya git here."

"10-4. I'm gone." Luke hangs the mic up then crosses the kitchen to get a cup of coffee. He stands in front of the window in deep thought, not noticing when someone else enters the kitchen.

~~~~~~

Rosco sits at his desk fidgeting and dreading the moment Boss Hogg comes into the office. He has to tell him that his mission had failed. The outer door bangs open announcing the arrival of someone into the police station.

"Rosco!"

"Yeah Boss? I'm here." Rosco jumps out of his chair and hurry's into the booking room where Boss is waiting.

"So how'd it go last night, did ya get ever'thing done right?" Boss asks with a big grin.

"Well... not exactly Boss." Rosco hesitantly replies.

"What do ya mean not exactly! Rosco you lugnut! You didn't plant that shine did ya? I swear yer brain is on haitus."

"But Boss, I was gonna put it in that Jeffery Duke's car, but his car weren't no where to be seen. Then I kinda got caught by Daisy, Jeffery, and Luke."

"Ya got caught! Now them dang Duke's'll know somethin's goin' on! Rosco you do-do!"


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[JefferyDuke]

Anna walked up behind her husband and wrapped her arms around his chest. Luke jumped at first, surprised she was up. She rested her chin on his shoulder and they both looked out at the bright Hazzard sunrise. Mr and Mrs. Duke were quite happy to have a moments peace with each other. Luke turned around and set his coffee down on the counter. He held Anna close to him as thoughts rolled through his head. Luke looked down at his wife and held her face in his hands, "Anna, I love you." She smiled up at him and replied, "I know. I love you too Luke." Her left eyebrow was raised slightly and Luke knew what she was thinking, "I just don't think I say that to you often enough."

Anna was about to answer when they heard the small cooes of Wiley Jon as he waddled across the kitchen floor, bare feet making small slapping sounds on the tiles. A loud rumble and the sounds of four pairs of feet stomping down the stairs startled Wiley into tears. He stomped across the floor as fast as his feet would carry him and grasped onto Luke's pant leg. Luke swooped down and scooped his small son up in one arm, the other holding his wife.

Jesse and Kevin plowed into the back of Jeff as he skidded to a halt in the kitchen door way when he saw the look on his parents faces, and the tears in his brother's eyes. Steph scrambled as she reached the bottom of the stairs, trying to avoid pinning her younger brothers against Jeff.

Wiley cried loudly in his father's arms, he was scared an angry with Jeff. Wiley was not your average two year old, he knew things most others wouldn't. Jeff knew better than to get their other siblings so riled up so early. For all he knew his parents both could have been sleeping, then Jeff would have been truly sorry.

"Uh...Wiley I'm so sorry lil buddy!!!" Jeff cried as he stepped into the kitchen and walked over to his parents and brother. Luke and Anna were still upset, but got on with the day. Jeff and Steph told the family everything that had happened the last night. And after breakfast the tidyed up and went about their morning chores while they waited for Bo and Bailey to arrive.

(cue anyone)

[AmandaRobson]

The loud purring of a familar hemi engine caught the attention of all Luke's large family. Anna peered out from the kitchen window, leaving her dishes in the sink. Stephanie whipped her out from under the hood of her brother's car. Wiley cooed and clapped his hands together happily, "Vrooom vrrroooom!!! LEE!! LEE!" He giggled. Jesse dropped the small bale of hay he'd been carrying on Kevin's foot, "Owwww!!!" Kevin cried and shoved his brother against the wall of the barn. Jeff and Luke came out from a nearby stall, the sounds of the horse's new shoes echoing around them. Luke picked Jesse up by the waist and carried him out of the barn. Jeff slung Kevin over his shoulder and followed his father.

The big orange Dodge Charger came to a sliding stop outside the farmhouse. A blonde head and broad shoulders emegered from both sides of the vehicle. Bo dropped his boots to the dusty ground and smiled at Anna as she came out onto the step. Bailey sat atop the roof of the General Lee, his backside covering the rebel flag.

"Nice of ya'll to show up." Luke teased as he set Jesse down on his feet, only to have him run at Jeff, trying to get at Kevin. Jeff's blue eyes widened and he set his brother down.

"So I hear ya got yourself in some trouble there cuz..." Bailey snarked from his perch. Jeff smirked at his cousin, "Hardly...I was keeping Steph outta it." He snapped. "Don't let her hear that." Bailey remarked as he slid from the roof.

Jeff and Stephanie explained all the events of last night to the rest of the family. They paid careful attention to all the details of Rosco's visit. Each member made a guess as to why he'd done it, including Wiley. "Monnneeeeeey!! I wuv it I wuv it!!" He had cried, imatating the sheriff.

By the time they had finished their family meeting and eaten the hearty lunch Anna had cooked it was nearly two o'clock.

"We'll be back soon." Luke said as he kissed his wife on the cheek. She sighed softly, wondering where they were off to now. The four men climbed into the General, with Bo behind the wheel. They were gone like a bolt of lightening towards the Boar's Nest.

(cue anyone)

[redneck woman]

Bo skids into a parking spot at the Boars Nest, leaving only inches between him and the car parked on the passenger side. Luke turns to look at the grinning Bo, slightly shaking his head.

"Yer losin' yer touch cousin, you pert near hit that car." He pauses to look out his window again. "Ya got 'bout six inches left out there."

"Six inches! Why that's half a foot of room ta play with. 'Sides, how many times do I gotta tell ya, pert near only counts in horseshoes an' handgrenades." Bo's eyes twinkle merrily as he slides out of the car. Luke shakes his head in mock resignation, trying to hide his answering smirk but failing. He ignores the snorts of laughter coming from the backseat as he slides out the window and walks down the hood. He jumps to the ground, followed closely by his still chuckling son. Watching his son jump to the ground, Luke becomes serious thinking about the meeting ahead of them.

"C'mon, let's get this over with." Luke sighs reaching for the door. They had all discussed Mira Flannigan and her outrageous claims on the drive over. Luke wants to keep this meeting low profile so he asked Bo and Bailey to wait at the bar until the time when they were needed. Entering the building, Luke scans the room taking in familiar faces along with unfamiliar ones. He spots a lone woman seated in a dim corner of the room. Elbowing Bo, he nods toward her for confirmation.

"Yep, that's her. We'll be at the bar. Jest holler if ya need us." Bo answers quietly before leading Bailey to the bar and a cold glass of brew.

~~~~~~~~~~

Mira taps her foot impatiently as she glances at her watch once again. It was five minutes after two, the agreed upon meeting time. She picks up her glass of water and takes a slow sip as she studies the other patrons of this rustic watering hole. The brunette making the rounds refilling beer mugs catches her eye as she fills the glass of that greasy mechanic from town. Another man, sitting opposite the mechanic, is grinning like crazy at the girl as he raises a glass of what looks like milk.

Mira sits up straight as the door opens and closes only to slouch back into her seat when she sees it's the sheriff. He glances around the room briefly before quickly making his way to a door leading to another room. Knocking once he enters and pulls the door shut behind him. Mira once again raises her wrist to look at her watch wondering if this can be classified as being stood up. When she hears the door open once again her back goes ramrod straight. She watches closely as a brown haired man enters followed closely by the blonde that helped her yesterday. Two more people came in the door that Mira couldn't see from her seat in the corner. When the blonde moves away she can see her son. He glances at the man at his side before they start moving her way. Mira lunges to her feet and holds out her hands toward this boy that was stolen from her, watching as he comes closer and closer.

(cue anyone)

[JefferyDuke]

( please note: this post is a joint effort between Goodolboy85 and JefferyDuke)

Jeff walked into the Boar's Nest with his father. His eyes widened and he stepped behind Luke, wishing he could shrink into the floor at that moment. He'd never wanted to be short, but now he'd give anything if he could duck down out of sight behind the wall of people. Duck down low and scurry away across the floor like a mouse. "Dad....I don't wanna do this." He admitted loud enough for only his father to hear.

"Jeff, now I raised you better than that, to know you ain't gonna solve yer problems by runnin away from them. Your Great Uncle Jesse taught me an Bo that. Now let's be men together, and go talk with this lady, cause nothin she's sayin is makin much sense," Luke said knowingly to his son. Jeffery shook his head in acknowledgment and followed behind his father's steady footsteps toward the small table, in the dimly lit corner.

Jeff shifted back and forth from foot to foot. He tried to look somewhere else beside the small table. He looked at the bar, back to Bo and Bailey who both shruged and smiled reassuringly. He watched Daisy serve a table. Jeff's deep blue eyes drifted to Cooter, tail tucked as he lost another game of pool. He watched some young women, who smiled brightly at him and motioned for him to join them. He was alomst tempted but turned his attention back to the table, "Ms. Finnagin. I think there's been some sort of misunderstanding."

Luke looked Miss Finnigan right in the eye, quizically, with his deep blue eyes. Jeff was so nervous, he found himself staring around the room and tapping his boots on the floor, half-covered with nutshells and beer bottle caps. Ms. Finnigan stared right back at Luke with the same intensity and then past him at her son, Jeffery. "I'm afraid not, Luke," she said confidently. Her reply forced Jeff to jerk his head at least somewhat in this woman's direction, his hands shaking a little bit, in the pockets of his faded denim jacket.

Luke sighed, his frustration growing, but he managed to stay calm, "Ma'am....Jeffery is not your son. I watched my wife give birth to that boy, with my own eyes. I don't know what's made ya think that he's your son. But your tearing the boy up inside. He doens't know what to think." Jeff shot his father an angry glare, I do so know what to think; She's crazy. Luke continued, "I'd like to discuss this. I want to know why you think Jeff's your son." He paused and waited for her response. Jeff was so angry he could have punched his father, stop calling me her son. He sighed, he knew why Luke said it the way he did. That was to make her more comfortable, so Luke could get some answers.

(Cue redneckwoman)

[redneck woman]

Mira nods her head and gestures to the chairs around her table before taking her own seat. She watches as Mr. Duke takes the chair directly across the table. Her son pulled a chair out and moved it back by who he thought was his father, sitting slightly behind him. She smiles at him, trying to let him know that everything would soon be all right, they would soon have each other. Jeffery wouldn't look her in the eye for some reason, his father has probably abused her poor boy. She turns her gaze from the wonderful sight of her son to Luke Duke. He is staring at her intently waiting for something it seems. His stunning blue eyes are narrowed in concentration and seriousness. Did he ask her something? She raises an eyebrow in question before speaking.

"I'm sorry Luke, may I call you Luke?" At his nod she continues. "Did you ask me something? I have a feeling that I missed something just now." She smiles tentatively at him, glancing to the side to include her son in the look also.

"I'm still wondering why you think Jeff is your son ma'am?" Luke says quietly never taking his eyes off of the lady across the table.

"He was born in the Tri-Counties Hospital correct?" Luke nods his agreement to Mira's question. "The same day that I had my baby, your wife was delivering also. We had our sons within moments of each other and right afterwards there was an emergency of some sort, a terrible car crash in Chickasaw County I believe, that brought chaos on that little hospital. In the confusion I think our babies were switched. I think that you and your wife was given my son and I was given yours." Mira pauses to let that bit of information sink in before continuing. "Patrick, the baby I called my own, didn't look anything like me or his father. Whereas Jeffery seems to have some of his father's features. I can tell by looking that he is ours."

"Ma'am, everythin' you've said so far makes sense. I remember the accident and the resultin' chaos, but that doesn't mean there was any type of switch. Just look at Jeff an' then look at me, he is my son."

"Luke, I appreciate your family taking such good care of my boy, but I have to disagree. He is mine." Mira narrows her eyes, not willing to lose this, the most important fight in her life. She needs this part of herself to be whole again. Luke was watching the play of emotions cross her face and picked up on one in particular, pain.

"Ms. Finnigan, may I ask where your son is now? I mean Patrick of course, not my boy Jeff." Mira drops her head at his questions, trying to keep the pain and loss at bay. She raises her head to look at Luke once again with tears pooling in her eyes.

"He's gone, taken from me a year ago in a car accident." She whispers.


(cue anyone)

[JefferyDuke]

With a loud sigh Luke replied with genuine sympathy, "I'm sorry Ms. Finnagin, I truly am. But just because your son is gone doesn't mean you can come looking for mine to replace him." Luke's deep blue eyes reflected the slightest hint of pain from deep inside. He'd never thought of the notion that someone might try to claim one of his childern as their own.

Jeff could feel the boil of aner and frustration welling up inside and he burst, "Look lady! Luke Duke is my father. And Anna Duke is my mother! I'm not your son!" He suddenly pushed his chair back and stood to his full looming height, tipping the chair over. He continued, his voice rising in anger, "You are not my mother! I'm Jeffery Duke! Get it? D-U-K-E.....DUKE!!!"

Luke's eyes went as wide as the rims of the General Lee. He opened his mouth to say something to his son, but Jeff was moving away. The young Duke pushed his way through the crowd in a less than friendly manner. Bailey leapt up from his stool at the bar and tried to catch his cousin. The blue eyes of the young Dukes meet for a breif moment before Jeff shoved his younger cousin out of his way.

*Crash* Bailey stumbled backwards and slammed into a tabletop, crushing it beneath his weight. Bailey closed his eyes and his handsome young face twisted as he slammed into the hard floor. By the time Bailey had caught his breath and cleared the stars from his eyes, Jeff was nowhere in sight.

He'd rushed outside in the chaos, away from all the prying eyes. Jeff took long pruposful strides towards the General Lee, where he collapsed his upper body over the hood. Dark blue eyes shut heavily as he lay with his cheek against the cold metal, groaning in anger.

(cue anyone)

[DixieRose_00]

(This is a joint post between DixieRose and Jeffrey Duke)


Jeff hissed through clenched teeth, he couldn't hold back his fiery temper any longer. He pushed himself up and kicked the vector rim of the General with the toe of his boot. "GRRAAAAHH!!!" He cried. Jeff clenched his fists and stormed through the parking lot in a mad pace. He kicked a large rock across the lot. It sailed and slammed into the side of Rosco's cruiser with a bang, leaving a large dent. The young Duke picked up a large branch from the grass and hocked it towards the road with all his might, "AAAARRRRRRR!!!"

Jessi Mae Parker's eyes widened as she approached the Boars Nest and saw Jeff storming around. She slammed on her brakes and brought her 69 Hemi barracuda to a halt throwing up dust and gravel. She pulled herself out of the car and watched him for a moment. "What's going on?" She cried. Jeff flung another branch into the trees with a loud crack before he realized he was being watched. He looked over his broad shoulder to see the familiar blonde woman. He let out an audible sigh and hung his head. "Jessi you don't wanna know." He mumbled.

Jessi sighed and walked over to him, resting her hands on her hips. "Why not? You can talk to me. Why don't we go somewhere and talk." She suggested gently, her blue eyes soft and gentle. He squinted his eyes shut and covered his face with his hands. Jeff could feel his heated breath on his hands and dropped them. With a heavy sigh, that made his broad chest rise and fall noticeably he turned to look at Jessi. He gazed into her gentle eyes, his own reflecting his hurt and anger. Jeff gave her a small weak nod as his response.

Jessi smiled gently, her eyes showing her worry and walked closer to him pulling him into her arms. "It's gonna be okay." She whispered reassuringly, though her eyebrows shot up when she caught sight of the unfamiliar car in the parking lot. "Oh my Gawd." She whispered. Jeff's face relaxed and he leaned into Jessi's arms. "What is it?" He asked softly as he wrapped his arms around her waist. "What is it Jess?" Jessi kept her arms around Jeff though her eyes were still on the car. "That car. I know that car." She said, narrowing her eyes, as she smoothed her hands up and down Jeff's back, trying to offer what comfort she could.

Jeff shivered and turned his head to look at the car. He raised a dark eyebrow and shrugged, "I dunno whose car that is." He turned back to Jessi, brow creased in angst, "Can I tell you what's going on now?" He asked hopefully, maybe talking to her would help him feel better. He'd always valued her friendship and caring. Jessi smiled and nodded. "Of course you can." She said. "It must be something bad if it's got ya so upset." She added.

He nodded slowly and released Jessi from the hug. He sighed and hooked his thumbs under his brown leather belt as he made his way to Jessi's car. Jeff kicked at the stones of the gravel parking lot with the toe of his boot and plopped down on the hood of the old Cuda. Jessi followed him and slid up on the hood next to him resting her head on his shoulder, her long blond hair blowing softly in the breeze. "What's got you so upset?" She asked gently.

Jeff's face twisted in pain and he rest his head against hers. "There's...there's this woman. And.she thinks..." Jeff swallowed hard, trying to get rid of the knot in his throat, "She thinks I'm her son." He whispered. Jessi's eyes filled with a quiet rage and she pulled him into her arms again. "She's lying. She's gotta be lying. I don't believe that...not for a minute." She said. He sniffled loudly in her ear, finally letting the tears of pain roll over his face. Emotions he'd held in for days, and not understood them. "I don't believe her." He whispered as his tears flowed into her soft blonde hair.

Jessi tightened her arms around him. "It's gonna be okay. I'm gonna do some digging into this. It almost sounds like all she wants todo is make trouble." She said softly, determination in her voice. He sighed and wrinkled his face. Jeff didn't really want Jessi to get involved too. He didn't want to be involved himself. Jeff sniffed and ran his hand over his face over Jessi's shoulder. "Thank you." He whispered softly. Jessi smiled softly. "You're welcome. I know you don't want me involved and I know if she is trying to cause trouble it could be dangerous, but I care about you and I want to help." She said.

Jeff sat up straight and looked at Jessi. "I know you do. But I care about you, I don't want you to get in trouble." He said softly and continued as he held Jessi's face in his strong hands, "But I know I can't stop you. Please be careful." Jessi smiled her eyes softening. "I will be. This ain't the first time I've done something like this." She said and then smiled wider. "Now what do ya say we get outta her and go for a drive.... maybe get your mind off things for awhile." She added softly, her eyes sparkling.

Jeff chuckled and grinned widely in return, "I think that's a good idea." He laughed again and slid off the hood of the muscle car and quickly ran to the passenger side and pulled his long lean body inside. "A very good idea." He mumbled softly to himself. Jessi smiled to herself and went to the driver's side and pulled herself inside starting up the engine and tearing out of the parking lot throwing up dust and gravel everywhere. "I was thinking we could go someplace where we don't hafta worry bout no one botherin' us." She said. "What do you think?" She asked.

Jeff grinned and looked over at her with a nod, "That sounds real good." He smiled brighter and slid closer to Jessi wrapping one arm around her shoulders. "I'd like that." He whispered softly in her ear.

[redneck woman]

Bo jumps off his barstool and moves over to help his son up. He watches the look of bewilderment come over Bailey's face. Bailey shakes his head trying to clear it, not sure what exactly that was all about.

"Ya okay son?" Bo questions quietly. Bailey nods in consternation.

"Nothin' hurt but my pride." The father and son move over to the table Jeff had left so abruptly. Bo picks up the chair turns it around and straddles it as he eyes the two other occupants.

"What's goin' on Luke? What was that all 'bout?"

"Jeff jest lost his temper is all. We'll let 'em cool off a bit. I'm sure he'll be sorry Bailey an' apoligize as soon as ya see him." Luke replies not taking his eyes from Mira. He clears his throat and straightens his spine, trying for his best authority figure posture and voice. "Now Mira, I don't care one way or another what you think. Jeffery is not your son, he is mine an' my wife's. He is a Duke, jest like he so clearly pointed out to you a moment ago. I have all the documents needed to prove it, if it comes to that. Here in this place, he's surrounded by family an' friends he's known all his life. He's loved an' respected as part of this community. So please jest leave him alone. Your only causin' him distress. Nothin' good will come of it." Luke finished his small speech by standing up from the table. Bo followed suit and moved to Luke's shoulder, silently giving his support.

"Luke, I appreciate your side of things, but I really must insist on blood tests. I-"

"No."

"No?" Mira repeats sharply. She's not used to being told no for anything.

"You heard me Mira, I said no." Luke replies tonelessly. "This conversation is over. Please do us all a favor and drop the whole thing. MY son would appreciate it, an' so would I." Luke turns his back, walking away from the table and Mira Finnigan with Bo on his heels and Bailey bringing up the rear.


(cue anyone... is this the last we'll see of Mira Finnigan or does she come back to cause move havoc in the Duke's lives?)

[JefferyDuke]

"Jit!! Gyuk Gyuk!! I got em this time Flash! I really got those Duke boys!!" Sheriff Rosco chuckled as he stepped out of his patrol car. *Woof!! Woof!* Flash responded, you shouldn't be doin that.

Rosco snickered to himself as he snuck across the farm yard of Bo Duke's house. His blue eyes widened in excitment when he saw the shiney black Dodge Dakota. He pulled the door open and whispered to himself, "I'm sure Bailey won't mind...if I just put this in here."

The sheriff placed a galllon jug of moonshine whiskey under the young Duke boys seat and quietly closed the door. He run across the yard back to his car as fast sa he could before Sara or Nicole could catch him.

Before long the crooked, kiniving, low down, polecat of a Sheriif was on his way back to the Boar's Nest to tell Boss what he'd done.

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"C'mon Luke...let's get outta here." Bo said softly to his older cousin as he glanced over his shoulder back at Mira. The dark haired Duke just nodded and headed straight out the front door.

Luke never once looked back, he walked directly to the General Lee and slid in with ease. Bo looked over at his son with a shrug. Bailey shook his blonde head and held his hands up in the air.

"C'mon Bo." Luke muttered from inside the stock car. Bailey creased his brow and looked up at his father, "What about Jeff?" Bo shook his head and replied, barely above a whisper, "He can handle himself."

Indeed Jeffery Duke was more than capable of helping himself, and he was at the moment in good hands. The only exception to this was when Rosco decided he was going to railroad Jeff, or any Duke for that matter. Rosoc deserves some credit, he is a very determined man.

(cue Jessi...yes..Jessi...or anyone who has an idea for Boss an Rosco!)

[DixieRose_00]

Boss Hogg was sitting in his office at the Boars Nest when Rosco walked through the door a smug grin on his face. Boss looked up at him and rolled his eyes. "Did ya do as I asked?" He yelled. Rosco jumped. "Gyuk Gyuk. I sure did and nobody saw me this time." he said, with a little giggle causing Boss to roll his eyes again.

"They better not have seen you, you dodo." Boss muttered as he took a big bite of a humongous sandwich that sat in front of him. Rosco muttered under his breath and walked over trying to grab a piece of cheese but Boss slapped his hand away. "Boss. How exactly are we gonna get them Dukes in jail? And what about that Parker gal? She's smart and she'll figure it out." Rosco cried.

Boss looked up at him sharply. "We're gonna make it look like they're all running shine again and if the Parker gal gets in our way then we'll just take care of her." He yelled. Rosco jumped back his eyes wide. "You ain't gonna hurt her are you?" He asked, fearing what Jeff might do if someone hurt Jessi. Boss frowned. "Rosco you dodo of course I ain't." He snapped. Rosco sighed in relief. He hated to see anyone hurt and he was afraid of what one of the Dukes might do if someone close to them was hurt and he knew Jeff and Jessi were close.

"Well I sure hope them fella's you're mixed up with don't hurt her if she gets in the way." He said. Boss frowned and glared at him.

(cue anyone...who are these fella's Boss is mixed up with and how are they helping him?)

[JefferyDuke]

(This post is a joint effort between Jessi Mae Parker and Jeffery Duke.)

Jessi smiled when she felt Jeff's arm over her shoulders and felt him move closer. "So any suggestions of where to go?" She said, wanting to help get his mind off what was happening. Jeff smiled and looked down at Jessi, "I dunno, somewhere nice and quiet." He nearly laughed and added, "Don't matter, just so long as it's you and me." Jessi laughed. "Sugar we could go lots of places nice and quiet where it would be just you and me." She thought for a moment, then pull off on a path through the trees, pulling to a spot out of sight from the road.

Jeff shook his head a little and glanced out the back window, looking to see if the General Lee had followed them. He sat back in his seat and turned to Jessi, "I guess it is just you an me!" Jessi grinned and nodded. "Well that's what you wanted and I wanted it to." She said, her cheeks flushing slightly as she looked down at her boots. Jeff chuckled quietly to himself and pulled Jessi closer to him, "Jess, we been friends a long time. Ya don't gotta blush around me." Jessi smiled and lifted her head resting it on Jeff's shoulder as she leaned against him.

"I know that." She said softly. "Good." He replied as he found himself kissing the top of her head through her blonde hair. Jeff let out an audible sigh and allowed his blue eyes to drift closed. Jessi smiled gently and wrapped her arms around him holding him tightly. She felt a rush of anger at this woman for interfering and hurting him so bad.

"What am I gonna do Jessi?" He whispered softly, truly feeling hurt and slightly afraid. "What am I gonna do?" He repeated. Jessi sighed and held him tighter. " I wish I knew but I meant what I said about looking into this. But I may need some help." she said softly. He nodded and ran a hand through Jessi's locks, "I wouldn't let you do this alone." Jeff's deep blue eyes gazed into Jessi's and he said, "There's no way you're doin this without help. And there's no way I coulda done it without help."

Jessi smiled gently and met Jeff's eyes. " I seriously doubt I'm in any danger. Why would anyone wanna hurt me?" She asked. Jeff shook his head, "Why does anybody hurt anyone?" He smiled softly and placed one strong hand on the back of Jessi's head and added, "I certainly don't wanna hurt ya." Jeff's face broke into a true, genuine grin and he pressed his smiling lips to Jessi. He'd never wanted to kiss another woman more than he wanted to kiss her at that very moment, and for a time, he forgot all his worries.

(Cue anyone)

[redneck woman]

Luke sighs loudly as Bo finally slides through the General's window. He reaches over and turns the ignition then leans back into the corner of his seat. His brow wrinkles in thought while he replays the whole meeting once again from beginning to end in his mind. After a moment he realizes that they aren't moving yet. Glancing around his sees both Bo and Bailey giving him quizzical looks.

"What?"

"Well, uh, I was jus' wonderin' where we're headed now?" Bo asks quietly, he can sense his cousin's inner turmoil and tightly reined anger from the meeting. He knows Luke would never take it out on him on purpose, but its better to be safe rather than sorry.

"Home."

"Home? Aren't we gonna try ta figure out what Rosco is up to?"

"No Bo, not now. I need ta go home and talk this over with Anna an' hopefully Jeff, if he's home. 'Sides, Rosco was in back with Boss most of the time we were there. Let me work this kink outta the plow line first an' then we'll check up on ol' Rosco an' Boss."

"Sure thing cous. We'll get it all worked out, don't worry 'bout it. How 'bout me an' Bailey take a quick run over ta Cooter's after we drop ya off, his lunch hour should be over by then. We'll see if he's heard anything." Luke nods his agreement and Bo slaps him on the shoulder in reassurance before gunning the engine and taking off with spinning tires and spitting gravel.

(cue anyone)

[JefferyDuke]

(This post is a joint effort between Jessi Mae Parker and Jeffery Duke)

Jessi yawned and opened her eyes, blinking them rapidly, as she struggled to bring everything back into focus. She looked at Jeff and smiled not really wanting to wake him up but she knew they needed to go talk to Luke. "Sugar wake up." She whispered,gently shaking his shoulder.

A low groan came from the young Duke boy, "Stop shakin' me Jessi." Jeff grumbled and slowly opened one blue eye, to peek out at her. A wide smile crossed his face when he remembered where he was and who he was with. Jeff's mouth gaped open in a wide yawn, "Ahhhh.......sleep well?" He asked softly. Jessi smiled, her eyes soft and gentle and full of the love she felt for Jeff. " I slept fine. Did you?" She asked gently.

He nodded and sat up, stretching his well built arms above his head, "Wonderfully thanks." Jeff smiled brightly and leant over, kissing Jessi's cheek before pulling his red wrangler shirt over his shoulders. With a soft sigh he said, "Spose we should go find my dad. We came up with some good ideas.....I think he should hear em." He paused, just looking down at Jessi, he'd never thought they'd ever get together. He'd been in love with her from the moment he first laid eyes on her, and now he knew she felt the same. His face broke into a warm smile once again and he whispered, "Thank you." Jessi smiled and sat up looking at him. "Thank you for what?" She asked curiously as she pull her shirt back on over her head. Jeff grinned, "For lovin me."

(Cue Jess and Jeff....we ain't done yet, we're havin technical difficulties)[/b]

[JefferyDuke]

(This is another joint post with Jessi and Jeff)

"You have an idea why he's doin this?" Anna asked as she set a cool pitcher of lemonade on the table in front of Jeff. Who nodded and replied, "Yeah, Jess and I were talkin and we think we may have come up with a couple more ideas." Luke raised a curious eyebrow, and glanced across the table from Jessi to his son, "Well....let's hear em."

Jessi smiled and nodded, her eyes sparkling. "It seems to me like Boss wants to get Jeff and Bailey outta the way for some strange reason and maybe you and Bo to. I'm just wondering if maybe he might be using that woman to cause problems between y'all or something." She said quickly.

"We're thinkin that maybe Boss hired her... to cause trouble." Jeff added, as he smiled over at Jessi, his father's eyes narrowing curiously as he watched. Jeff continued, "A distraction, something to keep our minds preoccupied, so we don't see what's really goin' on." Luke's blue eyes scanned the yard outside of the window, he was lost in thought. A warm hand rested on his shoulder, Anna's, and brought him back to reality. "My best guess is that it'll have somethin to do with Rosco tryin' to slip shine into yer car Jeff."

Jessi nodded and looked over at Jeff a gentle smile on her face. "I also have a plan to keep Rosco away from Jeff, at least for awhile and it'll give me some time to do some diggin' of my own." She said.

Luke raised an eyebrow and Anna sat down beside him and warned gently, "Jessi Mae, I don't think it's such a good idea for you to get tangled up in all this." Jeff left out a sigh and stepped in before Jessi could, "Mom....there's no way to stop Jessi from helping." He smiled softly at the young woman beside him, "I've tried to convice her otherwise..." His handsome face reddened and he looked away from all the others.

Jessi smiled at Jeff her own face reddening and she reached over gently squeezing Jeff's hand. "I think if we hide Jeff's car where Rosco won't look and Jeff came to stay with me for awhile we may be able to figure it out." She said determinedly.

Anna's brows went up high at this, she opened her mouth to protest. "I think that's a good idea....get him where Rosco can't find him. We oughta find somewhere to hide Bailey as well. Bo and I know how to handle them." Luke quickly cut his wife off. Anna let out a sigh and closed her eyes. Luke placed his hand gently on her back and said softly, "We want what's best for everyone Anna." "I know Luke. I hate this....I ca--" Luke wrapped her in a warm hug and lead her into the living room. He called back into Jess and Jeff, "We can talk about this later...for now...get over to Bo's, tell him and Bailey the plan and see if ya can think of somewhere for Bailey to stay."

Jessi looked over at Jeff and smiled then leaned over and pressed her lips against his ear. "Shall we hide Bailey at my place too?" She teased gently. A loud snort of laughter escaped his lips, "Oh gawd no...he can sleep in the barn before I let him in your house." Jeff shook his head quickly and smiled softly at Jessi, "Nah..we'll have to find somewhere else....I wonder of Cooter'd have 'im." He pondered aloud.

Jessi smiled and shoved her chair back getting to her feet. "Well what are we waiting for then? Let's go tell Bo and Bailey the plan and then head out to my place so we can have more time to ourselves." She softly, a smirk on her face as she headed for the door.Jessi smiled and shived her chair back getting to her feet. "Well what are we waiting for then? Let's go tell Bo and Bailey the plan and then head out to my place so we can have more time to ourselves." She softly, a smirk on her face as she headed for the door.

A chair toppled to the hardwood floor of the old farm house kitchen as the dark-haired Duke boy eagerly stood to his full, towering height. Jeff chuckled and set the chair back on it's feet and lead Jessi out through the house to her car out front, giving a small wave to his parents. Luke looked up from Anna and gave his eldest son a small smile and told him gently, "Good luck. Be careful Jeff.

(Cue anyone...where's Mira and Boss and Rosco? Antbody else gonna confuse the Dukes more?)

[redneck woman]

"Hey Cooter buddy! Where are ya?" Bo yells as the swings his body out of the General Lee. He had just skidded to a stop outside the garage after dropping Bailey off at the General Store to pick up some supplies. "Crazy C? Hello?" Bo sticks his head around the bay doors just in time to hear Cooter's muffled greeting from under a car in the back of the garage. Bo grins and heads toward him, checking out the mustang Cooter is working on. Cooter rolls his creeper from under the car to give Bo an answering grin.

"Hey Bo, what's up amigo?"

"Aw not much, ya know? Same ol', same ol'. Actually, I was wonderin' if you've heard anythin' goin' 'round? Rosco an' Boss are up ta somethin' again."

"Well shoot fire an' save box matches Bo, ain't they always up ta somethin'?"

"Yeah, ya ain't kiddin'. It seems it's got somethin' ta do with us Dukes again though."

"Well I'll keep my ears open an' my eyes peeled for ya."

"Thanks Cooter, we'd be mighty obliged for that." Bo grins again. "Catch ya later buddy." He says as he heads for the door, catching a muffled "Adios." from Cooter as he slides back under the mustang. When Bo steps through the bay doors he notices his son isn't here yet with the supplies. He decides to just stay put and wait for Bailey there. He sits on the General's hood and stretches out to soak up some sun and watch the happenings around the town.

Fifteen minutes later, Bailey still isn't there and Bo is beginning to drowse in the warm rays. Bo's eyes suddenly pop open when he hears screeching tires coming around the corner.

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Mira can feel the bar patrons staring at her as she bows her head in defeat. Luke wouldn't even listen to reason. I know that boy is my son, it's so obvious everyone should be able to see it. There must be some way to get the Duke's to agree to it. Sitting quietly she racks her brain for some loophole, the smallest grain of an idea to get what she wants. A quietly spoken "Can I get ya anythin' ma'am?" broke her reverie. She glances up and she sees the pretty waitress in the short shorts. Staring at this girl helped somethin' click together in her brain. She smiles at the waitress while replying.

"You sure can. I'll take another ginger ale and I was wondering if you could help me with a little information?" She pauses for Daisy's agreement and continues when she sees the nod. "Can you tell me where to find the police commisioner?"

"Why sure thing, that'd be Boss Jefferson Davis Hogg an' he's in his office right behind that door there." Daisy answers as she points toward Boss's office. "I'll be right back with your drink." Mira nods as she runs schemes through her mind trying to find the best way to get the police commissioner in on her plans. When Daisy sets the drink in front of her, Mira takes a few sips before standing. She throws a few bills on the table and marching over to the door the sheriff had entered before. Taking a deep breath, she knocks loudly a couple of times before waiting patiently for the door to open.

(cue anyone)

[redneck woman]

Boss Jefferson Davis Hogg sits up straight when he hears the knock on the door. He was just finishing up counting out his shine money and taking out Rosco's half. It looks like Rosco made twelve dollars this time, Boss's cuts always go straight down the middle and hook a sharp turn. He quickly shoves the cash into his money box and puts it back into the safe, spinning the dial so it would be locked securely. Another knock at the door puts a scowl on his face.

"I'm comin', I'm comin'! Hold yer horses will ya!" He continues to grumble as he walks to the door. When he pulls it open he sees a mildly attractive woman in her early forties. "May I help you?"

"Yes, I was told that your the police commisioner of this county, is that correct?" Mira asked politely, giving Boss one of her best smiles.

"Well I wear many hats around here honey. What exactly is it yer lookin' for?" Boss puffs his chest out with pride as he sits down in his barber chair, offering the lady a seat in his office chair as an after thought.

"What I need is someone to help me get my son back where he belongs, with me. The people pretending to be his parents are refusing to even entertain the thought that he is mine. I know he's mine and I want him back. The fake father won't even let us do a blood test that would prove it beyond a doubt. That tells me that he's hiding something and that something is the fact that my son isn't his child. I'll make this worth your while Mr. Hogg." Boss's eyes widen at the lady's last sentence, anything even hinting at making him a buck was worth his attention.

"Well, Miss, uh, Miss..."

"Finnigan. Mira Finnigan."

"Miss Finnigan, there are a few details we'd have to discuss first, like how much is worth my while?"

"I'll give a donation of $5000 to your police department for your help, will that suffice?"

"Oh perfectly well, helping people is part of being in public office ya know. Now, the second detail is who are we talkin' 'bout?" Boss tries to keep his excitement over 5000 samolians in his pocket to himself, but his cat ate the canary grin gives him away.

"Jeffery Duke."

"JEFF DUKE!!!! I'm sorry Miss, uh, Miss honey, but them Dukes are awful smart an' sneaky. It's gonna take a lot of-"

"I'll raise my donation to $10,000 Mr. Hogg."

"Done! My entire police force is at your disposal."

"That's just fine." Mira smiles ruthlessly before continuing. "Now, let's go over the details and fine points of my plan shall we?"

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Bo watches as a gray sedan screeches around the corner of the county courthouse heading in his direction at top speed. His body tenses, but he lays unmoving waiting to see what the car was going to do. In that moment he hears a 'Dad' called from across the street. Bailey is jogging toward him and unfortunately he's not paying any attention to the sedan. As Bailey starts across the street the gray car comes speeding toward him. Bo's eyes widen in terror as he jumps to his feet.

"Bailey, look out! Git outta the way!"


(cue anyone... you decide what's gonna happen!)

[JefferyDuke]

The crystal blue eyes of Bo Duke opened wide, and he sprang from the hood of the General Lee. He raced across the street with the grace and ease of a gazelle. Although he ran with every ounce of strength he possed, he knew deep down he'd never get there in time. He was about to witness his only son getting crumpled and mangled by the front end of a Chevy Malibu.

The young Duke boy turned his head to see the sedan barreling ever closer to him. Bailey felt as if his feet were frozen in time and space. He no longer had control over his own body, he wanted to move, knew he had to, but could not. He squeezed his eyes shut, bracing for iminent contact.

Contact that never came. Enos had come sailing out of the police impound lot in his patrol car. He was off in a dream world, most likely thinking about Daisy. Enos' patrol car t-boned the side of the sedan, knocking it off course.

The Mailbu spun out of control and slid off the road and onto the soft wet grass of Hazzard Square. The slippery grass only added to the spin-out, the driver losing all traction and control of the vehicle.

Bailey stood awe-struck in the middle of the street as his father reached him, all this taking places in mere seconds. "Son? You ok?" Bo cried, examining the young Duke for any injuires. "Yeah..I'm Fine...."

The deputy sat in his car, knuckles white, he gripped the steering wheel so tight. He was in as much shock and awe as Bailey.

When the Dukes and Enos had regained they composure, and were joined out on the street by Cooter, they made their way towards the sedan. It sat in the square, wrapped around a tall oak tree.

(cue anyone...whos the driver, are they alright?)

[redneck woman]

The group hurries up to the mangled car to make sure everyone is okay and find two strange men in the front seat. Bo and Cooter check pulses and breathing while Enos rings his hands in apprehension and Bailey looks on. Seeing Cooter nod to Bo, Enos's apprehension grows.

"Are they okay boys? I didn't hurt 'em too bad did I?"

"They'll be fine Enos. It looks like they hit their heads when they crashed, but all of their vitals are strong. They'll be right as rain in a day or so." Bo answers. One of the men starts groaning and rolls his head toward Enos, giving him a good look of his face.

"Possum on a Gum Bush! I've seen this man's face on a wanted poster for somethin'. Will ya'll help me get them over ta the jail? I'll call the Doc from there."

"Sure Enos. 'Sides even if they are wanted men, Bailey might want ta file some charges hisself. They woulda run him down if'n ya hadn't of stopped 'em. Thanks for that." Bo answers getting agitated again at the thought of his son being hit by this car. He pulls one of the men out while Cooter does the same with the other one. Bo and Cooter half carry and half drag them to the jail house where Enos puts them in a cell and calls the doctor. While Enos is searching high and low for the wanted poster on the men, Cooter and Bo are still watching them closely.

"Shoot fire an' save box matches! I've seen these guys before too." Cooter bursts out all of a sudden. "They was goin' inta Boss's office at the Boars Nest when I was leavin' this afternoon." Bo shakes his head and clenches his jaw at Cooter's news.

"Shoulda figured Boss Hogg would be involved somehow, but I woulda never thought he'd want anyone ta git hurt in one of his schemes." Bo turns to Cooter and fills him in on Rosco trying to plant moonshine at Luke's place. "I'd better give Luke a call, he'll want ta know 'bout this."

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Luke raises his hand and gently wipes a few stray hairs from his lovely wife's face. He pauses for a moment, simply looking at this woman he'd married so many years ago thinking of how lucky he was to have her in his life. He leans down and gives her a gentle kiss and then pulls back. Seeing Anna's questioning look a slow smile spreads across his face and he gives her a wink.

"Honey, you are the smartest, most beautiful woman in the whole world. I love you so much. Don't worry 'bout Jeff an' this mess, we'll get it all sorted out. I promise." He gives her another tender kiss and again pulls back. Just as Anna opens her mouth to speak, the shrill ringing of the phone interrupts them. Luke groans and dips his head to rest his forehead against hers. "Hold that thought. I'll git the phone." Luke gives her a brief hug before letting go and heading for the phone.

"Duke Farm. Luke Duke speakin'."

"Hey Lukas, we've got some real interestin' stuff happenin' here in town. Why don't ya come out an' join the fun." Bo's voice comes over the phone line.

"What in the world are ya babblin' 'bout Bo?"

"I don't wanna explain over the phone where certain ears can hear us. Jus' git on up to the jail house awright?"

"Are ya in jail Bo Duke!?" Luke's voice raises in protest.

"No! Jus' git over here an' I'll explain everythin'"

"Is Jeff an' Jess there? They went lookin' fer ya an' Bailey a little while ago. Are they okay?"

"They ain't here yet, but I'm sure their fine Luke. Now quit askin' questions an' move yer feet cousin. I'm gone." Luke looks at the dead receiver in his hand in bewilderment. "What in the world is goin' on?" He mutters to himself before replacing the phone on its base.

"Honey? Is everything all right?" floats to him from the living room.

"Jus' fine Anna. I've gotta run inta town fer a while. Sounds like Bo's got somethin' cookin'. I'll be back." He heads out the door and lets it slam shut behind him. Two seconds later the door swings open and admits him again. He strides into the living room and gives his wife a goodbye kiss before heading toward his truck once again.

(cue anyone)

[JefferyDuke]

Luke pushed open the doors to the court house and stormed through the booking office, "What's goin' on? Bo, everyone alright?" He asked. Bo sighed and nodded to his cousin, "Yeah we're ok Luke, jus calm yerself. Thought you might like to know this." Bo started

As Bo and Bailey were explaining what was goin on to Luke.... Jeff and Jessi were gettin' into a whole other mess of trouble.

"Okay.... get out plowboy." A voice instructed. Jeff squinted his eyes tightly and held his hands up.

They'd been driving towards town to look for Bo and Bailey when one of the tires blew, and not by accident. A gang of misfits had taken careful aim and shot the tire out, sending the old blue Fury into a fast spin off the road.

With a sigh the young Duke boy began to pull himself from the window, feeling the cool steel of the gun jabbing into his ribs. Jeff watched as another man hauled Jess from the car and began to drag her away. "You let her go....She ain't got nothin' to do with you!" He cried angrily.

"Sorry Duke... We can't do that." The voice behind him snarled. Jeff paused, something he said triggered something. Duke. How did he know I was a Duke? Jeff thought. How did he know? He asked himself again, lost in a trance-like state as he was lead away, hands bound with rope.

"Jess..... Ya'll just let h-----" Jeff never finished his sentance. His head throbbed only breifly before darkness closed in around him and he lost consciousness, sinking to the ground. He was laid face down in the dirt beside an old oak tree alongside the road and left there.

Jeff didn't know who was still with him, who had gone, or were he was. He didn't even know who he was.

(cue anyone.)

[DixieRose_00]

Jessi screamed as she was dragged towards another car and she heard Jeff start to cry out to her and then he was cut off. She managed to glance over her shoulder in time to see him crumple to the dirt. "Jeff." She screamed. The man holding her dragged her to the door of the car but she was having none of it.

She may have been small but she could fight and as he started to shove her into the backseat she spun and delivered a hard kick to his stomach causing him to lose his grip on her and the gun he held. She wrenched it from his grasp and turned it on him and his partner. "You fella's get outta here right now or ya ain'y gonna be so lucky next time." She yelled.

The two men had never seen a woman so angry before so they backed off and left. Jessi ran over to Jeff and dropped down to her hands and knees next to him turning him over gently. "Jeff. Open your eyes sugar." She sobbed.

(cue anyone)

[JefferyDuke]

Jeff groaned as he was moved, "Oooo..... dangit.. why's my head hurt so dang much Jess?" He muttered, pushing himself up, discovering his hands were tied behind his back. Jessi started to cry harder and squeezed her eyes shut for a moment before she reached into her pocket and pulled out a knife cutting the ropes around Jeff's wrists. "Cause we were attacked." She mumbled through her tears.

The dark hair of the Duke flew around as Jeff shook his head in disbelief, "No we weren't. Were we? We were just on our way to town to find Bo and my cousin." He stammered, rubbing his red wrists were they'd been tied. Jessi shook her head and sobbed. "We were attacked some men shot out the tire of your car and made us go off the road. They were gonna take me with them. They hit you over the head with a gun." She sobbed clenching her firsts. She wanted nothing more then to go after those men and teach them another lesson.

"Shh Shhh.. relax Jess." Jeff coaxed softly, although his head pounded with each rush of blood. He gently took Jessi's wrists and unfolded her hands, "It's ok.... we're both alright. I'm ok.. and you're right here, safe and sound." He whispered. Jeff sighed and creased his brow in thought as he tried to remember what had happened. Jessi sniffled and choked back another sob as she looked at the gun she'd laid next to her on the ground. "I was all set to hurt them if I had to. I was angry and scared." She murmured softly, her blue eyes looking everywhere but at Jeff.

He reached his hand out and turned her chin towards him, deep blue eyes looking into hers. "Jess, it's over now. Ya don't need to be scared." He said softly and put his arms around her, pulling her close. Jeff closed his eyes, digging deep to find some memory as he took a deep breath of the scent of Jessi's hair. "It's ok." He muttered. Jessi sighed and rested her face against Jeff's chest and wrapped her arms around him relaxing her body as much as she could. She knew they needed to get away from there in case them fella's did come back. She wasn't sure she could take them both on by herself and she also doubted Jeff would be much help.

"Shepard callin Lost Sheep and Rebel!" Luke's familar voice cried out from the CB radio in Jeff's car. Jeff opened his eyes and looked up at the window of the car. "Dad?" He asked, still confused. He shook his head, the radio, duh Jeff. He thought. Jeff kissed Jessi's forehead and gently pushed her up pulling himself to his feet with the trunk of the tree. He wavered a minute before stumbling over to the car, leaning against it. "Yeah Shepard, ya got Lost Sheep here." He replied to his father. "Jeff, git into town, now.... we need to have a lil family discussion." Was the only reply that came from Luke.

Jessi raised an eyebrow at this not sure what to think about it as she slowly followed Jeff to the car holding a hand to her ribs. She must have gotten hit and been too angry and upset to notice it till now. She closed her eyes and tried to picture the men's faces and struggled to remember if she'd seen them before.

"Awright, we're on our way. Lost Sheep over an out." Jeff said, tossing the CB mic into the front seat of the old Fury. He looked to Jess, he head spinning, he could have sworn there was two of her, and at any other moment that could have been fun. He shook his head trying to clear it, without much luck. "Can you dirve? I'm dizzy"

[AmandaRobson]

"Rosco! What do ya mean Enos arrested em!?" Boss Hogg hollered into his telephone. "Jit! Enos arrested them two boys ya hired." The sheriff replied quietly. "WHY'D YOU LET HIM DO A FOOL THING LIKE THAT!?"

"The Dukes----" Rosco began.

Boss had heard enough, as soon as the name Duke rolled of the Sheriff's tounge that was more than he could handle, "WELL YOU TELL ENOS TO UNNNN-ARREST THEM!!"

"Un-arrest them Boss?"

"Unnnnnnn-arrest them! Or you'll be the night rent-a-cop and and Shorty's all night----"

"Drive thru and deli!" Rosco finished, "Jit! I'll tell him!" The phone clicked dead and Boss cringed hearing Rosco hang up.

Rosco rushed down the steps to the jail, where Enos kept watch over the two wanted criminals, being examined by Doc Applebee. "Let em go Enos..."

The deputy looked up at his sheriff, blue eyes growing wide, "Let em go?" Rosco nodded, "You heard me dipstick! Let them go! Jit!" Enos slowly got to his feet, he knew it was wrong to let to wanted criminals loose, but he couldn't disobey a direct order from his supreme superior officer.

"Y'sir Sheriff." Enos replied, obediently unlockin the cell door. "Looks like you're free to go fellas...."

As Enos sat at his desk, he couldn't help but feel guilty, here it was, his job to keep the citizens of Hazzard safe, and he'd just let two dangerous criminals out onto the street. Enos was burning up inside, he had to tell someone.....