Author's Notes/Rant:
Yeah, so I know that this movie was years ago, but, I just found out about the deleted scene between High Roller and Babydoll yesterday. I was shocked, and of course agree with what everyone had been saying for the past 6 years that they should have included that scene in the movie for everyone (including the critics) to understand the real message of Babydoll's actions. Anyway, I totally ship High Roller/Doctor and Babydoll. I've come across a fanfic where they had a happy ending, and I want to have a try at a different kind of story with them in it. So here it goes, and even if it's like 6 years later I do hope someone still reads Sucker Punch fanfics. Please drop a review/comment if you can!
For the story's purpose, I will rename The Doctor and Babydoll. Hence, The Doctor will be named Dr. Edward L. Mulligan, aged 35 years old and Babydoll's real name will be Evelyn Samantha C. Bennett, aged 18 years old.
Lennox House for the Mentally Insane
Dr. Edward L. Mulligan entered the premises with an impassive expression. Even if he was a doctor, a surgeon at that, he did not like entering places like this. Places where every man's nightmare resides. He had his own demons, but, that was not the issue at the moment. He already got used to seeing mental institutions that house numerous patients that were in truth insane and 'deemed' to be insane by their family or the government because they did not want to deal with them anymore or simply did not have the resources to take care of them. Dr. Mulligan already received a letter of request for his services two weeks before. The letter stated that four patients were found to be qualified Lobotomy, as found out by the Lennox House's resident psychologist, Dr. Vera Gorski, and requested for a surgeon to be sent to Lennox House for the procedure. It was supposed to be Dr. Parsons who was here right now, but due to his wife's recent delivery, the hospital sent him instead.
He did not pay much attention to his surroundings, rather, walked right to the information desk and asked for Dr. Gorski's office. After their introductions, Dr. Gorski brought Dr. Mulligan to the operating room where the first patient scheduled to be lobotomized was already strapped to the operating table. As soon as the patient was sedated, Dr. Mulligan proceeded to the sink to properly wash his hands, and as he dried them off, proceeded to take hold of his instruments. Closing his eyes for a brief moment, he let out a small sigh, as he began the procedure.
Babydoll's Fantasy
It was never about her. It was always about Sweet Pea. Babydoll was just a pawn in their game, and a saviour to Sweet Pea. But, she had no regrets. None at all. At least she was able to save an innocent soul from the burning pits of hell, even if it was in exchange for her own. She shot Sweet Pea one last look, before taking slow, nervous strides towards their enemies. Her last thoughts were of her beloved sister and their beautiful mother before the darkness took over.
Babydoll awoke with a slight jolt as she felt what little of the garments she wore being removed. She no longer wanted to resist. She was tired. She just wanted to get everything over with. She would gladly accept death; welcome it with open arms even, just so she could escape this hell of an existence. Even if she found a man who she assumed to be no other than The High Roller, she made no motion to show her hostility. She simply brought her knees to her chest, to cover up what she could, what little dignity was left of her, and listened to what he had to say.
Operating Room
Lenox House for the Mentally Insane
Only a little more time and he would be done. Dr. Mulligan was very tired, both physically and mentally. He just wanted to drown in whisky or vodka. Just as he was about to finally leave, a nurse came up to him and showed him another patient's chart. Evelyn Samantha C. Bennett, 18 years old. Accidentally shot her sister in the head. Depressed since the start of her mother's illness. Became mentally unstable days after the funeral. Exhibited fits of rage and verbal abuse towards her stepfather and sister. Stole various items from the institution. Helped another patient escape...The usual symptoms that he encountered numerous times. "And just recently, stabbed one of our orderlies, Blue. Good thing he isn't dead," the nurse supplied him. He wanted to refuse, and say to the nurse that he had other commitments, but the nurse shot him a desperate look, so he just relented. As they walked back to the operating room, he scanned the patient's chart. She looked as sweet as her name, he thought, and at the same time he pitied the circumstances that she was in. Before anything else, he made sure that all the consent forms were properly signed. Seeing as everything was in order, he prepared equipment and washed his hands when he felt that something was off.
He could not point it out exactly, but something was wrong. There was that nagging feeling at the back of his mind that wouldn't go away. I must be just very tired to be feeling this weird, he thought to himself. He composed himself before going out. Seeing that the patient was already strapped to the bed, he immediately stopped the nurse from sedating the patient when he saw her expression. It was a very weird look. In all the years of his medical practice, his career as a surgeon, never had he seen a patient give him an expression like that.
Like she had wanted him to do it.
Babydoll's Fantasy
The High Roller was supposed to make her feel afraid and intimidate her. But, the way he brought himself, the way he spoke, and the things he said made her feel otherwise. He made her feel that she was still a human being. That she wasn't just Babydoll. That she was still a girl of 18, and a girl whose real name was Evelyn. A girl who still had the right to be treated with respect and love. The High Roller showed her respect and kindness. Whether it was to ease her anxiety or not, she found solace in his words. There was always that part of her who yearned for love from her stepfather, but instead he was cruel to them. She only knew what love was from her parents and sister. But all of them were long dead, buried six feet beneath the ground and miles and miles away from her. A thought suddenly came up to her. She had a crush on a boy once, but was too shy to say anything to him. What a silly thought, and too unfitting for a time like this. Then she realized, that deep down, she just wanted to be loved. She just wanted to be desired.
Babydoll did not withdraw from the High Roller's advances. The faintest scent of tobacco still lingered around him, and a masculine perfume that was all too comforting. She removed his tie, and slowly unbuttoned his shirt, all the while looking at him in the eye, never breaking contact. She let out small moans as he caressed her sides, the gentle touch of his rough hands surprising her. He continued to whisper things and promises about freedom. The freedom to love, she thought. She just wanted to be loved.
And then, they finally closed the gap between them.
Operating Room
Lennox House for the Mentally Insane
"Don't! Don't sedate her! Call Dr. Gorski right now!" Dr. Mulligan barked at the male nurse who was about to sedate Babydoll. She had such a serene yet haunting expression. Her eyes perfectly conveyed the message that she was allowing him to do whatever he had to do to her. She had resigned to the fate she was about to receive.
Dr. Mulligan heard hurried steps outside and in came Dr. Vera Gorski, looking slightly dishevelled. "What's wrong, Dr. Mulligan?" she asked him, confusion setting in.
"I know this sounds crazy but, something is not right with this patient. It's the way she looked at me. It was as if she wanted me to do it, go ahead with the procedure. In all my years of being a surgeon, I have never encountered a situation like this. If she is truly insane, she couldn't have given me that kind of expression. Not with all the symptoms written on her chart," Dr. Mulligan explained. Again, he saw confusion in Dr. Gorski's eyes. The woman could only reiterate what the chart had already told him.
"So, why did you authorize this?" He asked her. An even greater cloud of confusion and nervousness manifested itself in Dr. Gorski's eyes.
"What do you mean? No, I- I absolutely did not! I have never approved of this method anyway from the moment of its conception. How-? How could he. Blue! It was that damn orderly. He forged my signature!" Dr. Gorski concluded as she snatched the chart away from Dr. Mulligan's hands and looked frantically for her alleged signature. She immediately called for the guards to seize Blue. She apologized profusely to Dr. Mulligan, and went to the Director's office to report the incident, leaving the bewildered Edward behind, his heart still racing and beads of sweat cascading down the sides of his face. He almost committed the biggest mistake of his life.
Dr. Mulligan removed the straps from Evelyn. She only stared at him in confusion, and gave a perplexed expression.
"Why didn't you...?" she asked him, her voice hoarse, as if she hadn't used it in a long time. Edward gave her a sad but relieved smile.
"Sweetie, you're... You weren't supposed to be operated on. There was a mistake," he started. He couldn't continue. For some odd reason, this girl had a weird effect on him. As much as the whole situation had shaken him, he felt some sort of connection with Ms. Bennett. He couldn't trust his voice. He just wrapped his arms around her, as she finally broke down and sobbed into his arms.
"Sshh... You're safe now. Dr. Gorski and I... We're going to do everything we can to find out the truth and help you." Edward promised her, holding on to her as if she was going to disappear the moment he lets go.
Evelyn stilled in his embrace. Gone was the girl who had given him permission to erase who she was, her entire existence. The girl before him wasn't Babydoll. She was a girl named Evelyn. Somewhere in his heart was a sliver of hope.
Author's Notes: I know, it looks similar to other stories but I'll do my best to make this different. I hope you read and review. Criticisms are welcome.