They'd met back in the war, how they all got involved with each other was quite the story but they all agreed to meet up once a year. This year it was Kentucky. The hall where the meeting was being held was set to be packed in a few hours but for now it was just two Deputy US Marshalls. One Tim Gutterson setting up for the celebration, and one Raylan Givens who had once heard a story off a drunk Tim about a small town Georgian native whose family thought they made the best moonshine in the entire country so he convinced Tim to get them to bring some so he could test it against his family's. Rachel and Art were set to show up later when the party started.
Through the door walked two cowboys who could probably attempt to steal Raylans title of cowboy off him. Tim gave one of them a quick hug and asked how have you been.
The man in question smiled I'm doing great, what about you, how have the Marshals been treating you.
Tim laughed it's been great, in fact this is Raylan Givens my coworker. Raylan this is Bo and Luke Duke.
The blonde held up a jar of shine and grinned you sure you want to get into this Deputy.
Raylan pulled his jar of shine from his pocket and nodded lets go.
Tim and Luke laughed at the pair and spent their time catching up whilst the two others poured themselves a glass of each others shine.. Raylan gulped it down and was surprised to find out that whilst it was strong it wasn't as strong as his but it did indeed have a slight tang to it. Bo however was impressed with the strength of the shine but it was not as good as his in the flavor section. They both seemed to somewhat agree that the Duke shine was better. Raylan smiled so are you Bo or Luke.
The blonde smiled I'm Bo, so Raylan what's your story.
Raylan chuckled well I gre up just down the road from here in Harlan. Escaped the god damn place, became a Marshal, then got transferred right back here. What about you.
Bo stated born in small town Georgia, work the farm, town police hate my family.
The four just chatted until two males arrived both wearing leather jackets. Luke and Tim got up to welcome them. Bo stated those two are pilots, both extremely good from what I've been told as well as extremely competitive. I'm pretty sure they're in love and two scared to tell each other.
Another man stepped inside and made his way to the veterans. Bo gestured now that ones a doctor, was a surgeon at a Mash unit. He's also pretty witty, always got a sarcastic comment on the tip of his tongue.
Two other men stepped in with their families behind them. The two men made their way to the group and their families just started talking on the other side of the room. Bo said the one with the aviators is the rio to the short pilot and parter in crime. The other one is another doctor from the same Mash unit. Super nice guy.
Three others walked in one with his wife and the others hand in hand. Bo explained alright the one with the wife is the rio to the tall pilot from early. And the other two are a pilot and his rio who fell in love and unlike the other two have actually done something about it and got married.
For a while the only people to turn up were nurses. Eventually the CO of the Mash turned up with his wife. Before long two others walked in followed by their families. Bo laughed alright those two, both surgeons, ones posh and the others a prankster. Pranks someone each year.
A woman and man arrived together and Bo laughed now those two have a love story thats one for the books. Somehow they made it work though.
The rest of guys from the Mash showed up and another pilot and his rio. Except the pilot had a cowboy hat and so there were now four cowboys in the building when most of them agreed that one was enough. Eventually the other dukes showed up as well as Art and Rachel. Bo and Raylan had decided to mingle and ended up hanging with Wolfman and Trapper. It wasn't long before Raylan got a call so he answered it and muttered hello this is Raylan Givens.
Boyd voice cut through the phone and laughed why hello Raylan, if I had known you were partying I would not have called.
Raylan groaned what do you want Boyd.
Boyd stated Tommy Bucks had some friends in Chicago that want you wiped from the face of the earth. And they are currently down here in Harlan.
Raylan mumbled fuck alright thanks for giving me the heads up.
Raylan hung up and said goodbye to the others who was chatting with. He then found Tim and stated thanks for letting me intrude on your party but I got to get going, Boyd called, somethings going on down in Harlan.
Tim questioned should you be going by yourself.
Raylan smiled I'll be fine enjoy your party.
Raylan arrived at Johnny's bar about half an hour later. He made his way inside. Jimmy was there serving all the customers. Jimmy saw him and gestured towards the office. He gave Jimmy a nod of gratitude and made his way into the office. He stepped inside and instantly had four guns pointed at him. Boyd had a blood soaked bandage wrapped around his arm and was sitting on the desk and Johnny was sitting in the desk chair. Two strangers were sitting on the couch, one standing by the door and one leaning against the wall beside the desk. Boyd stated put the guns away there's no need to worry this is my friend Raylan Givens.
They all did so and Raylan questioned who are your friends Boyd.
Boyd smiled some friends I met back in the war that needed somewhere to hide out for a bit from the military police. The one with the cigar that's Hannibal Smith. The one by the door is Face. And the two sitting down are Murdock and BA. BA is the one with all the jewelry.
Raylan laughed I've heard of you guys when I was doing a stint in the Los Angeles Marshals office. The A-Team right. Wouldn't have figured on you guys actually liking Boyd.
Boyd laughed oh you are cruel Raylan. Those Chicago boys want your head on a plate. But my friends here came up with a plan so that will not happen.
Hannibal stated well head to them. They're is about ten or eleven hiding out at the woods. So we leave Murdock with a helicopter so he can rescue us if we need it. The rest of us will head into the woods. Me and Face will pretend to be hunters and stumble open them. BA will be ready to help if anything turns nasty. You, Boyd and Johnny can tie them up one by one so your coworkers can take them to jail I'm sure they're wanted.
Raylan nodded well I'm in. When do we do it.
Hannibal replied tonight.
So they prepared they're guns and set off towards the gangsters hideout in Johnny's car. Johnny had decided to go with Hannibal and Face when they pretend to be hunters because he knows his way around the area. Boyd and Raylan hid in the back of the truck so no one would see them. They got there and slipped into the trees quickly whilst the others were still in the truck prepping. Raylan questioned what happened to your hand.
Boyd stated I had to learn about the gangsters somehow. They walked into the bar looking for you and ended up shooting me when I told them nothing. Told me they would be back to finish the job if I told anyone about them.
Raylan asked so why warn me and then help save me, what's in it for you.
Despite the darkness Boyd still managed to find his eyes and stare straight into them as he replied we might be after each other half the time but that doesn't mean I want you dead. You mean a lot to me Raylan Givens even if those feelings aren't reciprocated.
Raylan stated they are.
