AN/ Okay so this is a re-post of my story under the same name but I thought that I could do so much better at it and well this is my attempt, enjoy!

My Character:

Nurse Lt Bonnie Lexington- http : / / images 2 . fanpop . com / image / photos / 9600000 / Grace – Kelly – classic – movies – 9667807 – 575 – 686 . jpg

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

By

Everysonghasanending

Chapter One: Sometimes life throws you a curve ball.

The 1940's is often described as the golden age, handsome men in tuxedoes with their beautiful girls in cocktail dresses and a dry martini in their hand, listening to Cole Porter and dancing their troubles away. But one day and one day alone changed all that, a day that brought the mighty America into the war, a day that would change America forever.

January 13th 1941

"I'm gonna fail. I just know it, they're gonna take my wings" Rafe McCawley said as he anxiously walked with his best friend towards their eye test. It's not that he had a problem with his eye site it was just letters, which he would often mix up, a teacher once mentioned something about dyslexia but hell he was too preoccupied with thoughts of flying to pay her any real attention.

Daniel Walker tapped her friend on the back in a way to show his support, for Danny it was simple, Rafe didn't fly, he would fly "No they won't. Just relax" he said reassuringly.

Rafe felt his heart stop as he approached the desk were the young nurse sat "well at least I'm gonna be flunked by a pretty thing" he quipped. Danny let out a low chuckle and shoved his friend forward towards the desk "Mam" Rafe greeted and handed the pretty woman his chart "J-L-M-K-P-O-E-T-X." He said quickly "Eyes like an eagle mam."

"Slow down fly-boy. And instead of the bottom read the very top. Both eyes" the nurse ordered.

Rafe's pulse sped up again at the request and let out a little nervous laugh "C. Sorry J. C. W. Uh. Q. Uh. Q" he stuttered.

The woman slowly looked up upon hearing him stutter and gave him a small smile "Read the bottom line again, please. But this time read it right to left and every other letter."

Rafe narrowed his eyes at the piece of paper on the wall and really focused "E.X"

"X.E" Danny quickly corrected in hushed tones.

"X.E mam" he said then saw how her frown "mam. I know how this looks." He said quickly

The woman gave him a soft yet sad smile "I'm sorry lieutenant. I really am. But army and navy requires 20/20 vision" She stated.

"Oh, I-It's not a problem with my eyes. I mean, I can see. I just have a problem with letters, I mix em up sometimes is all" Rafe told her.

"Well maybe after some schooling you could come back and take the test again" she advised.

Rafe shook his head "I had schooling, they just never knew what to make of it. It's just letters. I mix 'em up sometimes. That's all. Look here. My math and special reasoning and my verbal scores are all excellent" He stated pointing to his file.

"But you barely passed the written exam" she pointed out.

"But he did pass it. Is it my turn now?" Danny asked trying to get his best friend out of this situation.

"You'll wait your turn!" The woman snapped and Danny looked away in embarrassment, he didn't know how long he was looking away but when he turned back around Rafe was done and looking might relieved.

"I'll catch you later bud" he said before rushing off, probably to find that nurse Danny figured. Once he had done his eye test as well he had to then go and get his yellow fever vaccination, which to him was completely crazy, how the hell was he suppose to get yellow fever from flying an airplane. Much to Danny's dismay it didn't take long for him to get to the front of the line, if it's one thing Danny didn't like it was injections.

"Next!" a soft southern voice called, breaking him from his thought.

As he walked past the screen he saw her. She was just so beautiful, a vision with long golden hair and the biggest, bluest eyes he ever did see and from that moment on Daniel Walker was hooked on the beautiful woman.

Looking up at the young soldier and smiled "Don't worry sugar I won't bite" she joked. Danny smiled and let out a nervous laugh but still didn't move forward. Still with the smile on her face she raised a perfectly shaped eye brow "You okay darlin?" she asked.

Danny then nervously swallowed and nodded realising that he must have been staring for too long "Yes. Sorry mam" he said finally coming forward to give her his chart.

"Bend over and drop your skivvies" she ordered before going over to the medicine cabinet to prepare his injection.

Danny slowly did what she asked as he bit his lip "So where you from?" he blurted out before mentally kicking himself.

The woman let out a little laugh "South Carolina" she said with fondness "what bout you darlin?" she asked rather curious about this flyboy.

"Tennessee mam" he answered like a good southern gentleman "Names Danny Walker."

"I know" she replied.

Danny looked back at her and she nodded towards his chart "It says so in your chart darlin" she chuckled "I'm Bonnie Lexington."

"Bonnie, that's a pretty name" he said truthfully.

Bonnie smiled and walked over to him "Thanks" she said wiping the spot where the needle was to go "Now this is gonna feel like a scratch, I'll be as gentle as I can" she warned him, before sinking the needle into his skin, which made him wince, the she pulled it out "okay all done" she said throwing the needle in the bin.

Danny quickly fastened his skivvies then turned to face her, he just couldn't let a girl like this get away "look Bonnie, I was wondering if-erm maybe..."

"I would love to have dinner with you Danny" she said smiling.

Danny quickly joined her smile "great, erm I'll pick you up at the nurse's quarters at say about 8?" he asked eagerly.

Bonnie nodded "Yeah sounds great."

Bonnie thought she had never laughed so much in her entire life, she had to wipe her eyes to stop her mascara from running but she stopped when she saw Danny looking at her with the biggest smile on her face "What?" she asked with a smile.

"You have the most beautiful laugh" he said making her blush.

Tucking a piece of hair behind her ear she suddenly became all shy but still smiled "really?" she asked.

Danny nodded " everything about you is beautiful Bonnie."

Bonnie suddenly leaned over and kissed him before pulling back again and smirking "Well you certainly know what to say Mr Walker" she said before taking another sip from her martini.

Danny chuckled "I've always had a way with words" he said taking a sip from his drink.

Bonnie bit her lip and stood up putting on her coat which confused Danny but she suddenly held out her hand "Let's get outta here" she said.

Danny smiled and took her hand and the pair rushed out of the restaurant, when they got outside Bonnie's heals slipped on the ice but before she could fall Danny grabbed her and she burst into laughter as did he "Let's go before you hurt yourself."

"That's affirmative captain" she said with a mock salute.

Danny kissed her again before they piled into the taxi, after 20 minutes they finally reached the nurse's quarters. Bonnie walked up to her porch and unlocked the door as Danny paid the cabbie and then walked over to Bonnie, she could tell he was nervous due to the fact he was playing with the hat in his hands.

"Is everything okay Danny?" she asked curiously.

He smiled up at her and nodded "Yeah, yeah of course it is. It's just...come with me" he said holding out his hand.

Bonnie took it and he led her over to the little garden and the coupe sat down on the bench "Danny, What's the matter?" she asked placing a hand on his cheek.

"It's just I don't think we should do this tonight."

Bonnie couldn't help but let the disappointment show in her face but despite this she smiled and nodded "Okay then" she said standing up "Well I guess I should head inside then."

Danny nodded, he could tell she was upset but this was probably for the best, he smiled when she placed a kiss on cheek, then she began to walk away "Wait Bonnie."

She stopped and turned around, he stalked over to her in long strides, grabbed her and kissed her passionately, when he stopped she had to grab his arm to keep her balance due to her legs feeling like jelly "Can I call you tomorrow?" he asked.

Bonnie smirked "I'll be awful disappointed if you don't" she said before walking towards her door, a huge smile still plastered across her beautiful face. Before going inside she turned back and gave him a small wave, he waved back with a smile then she went inside.

Bonnie walked through the house and put her bag down on the table "And just where have you been?" a voice came from behind, startling her.

She quickly turned around and frowned when she saw Betty stood behind her with her arms folded across her chest "Didn't your mother ever teach you not to sneak up on people?" she asked, taking off her coat.

Betty chuckled "No she didn't" she said taking a seat "So how was your date?" she asked with a smirk.

Bonnie raised one of her perfectly shaped eyebrows "What makes you think I was on a date?"

Betty scoffed "Oh please, that's your best dress, you only wear it on special occasions" she pointed out.

"You need to get out more" Bonnie chuckled sitting down opposite her friend and then the huge smile came back "It was really good."

"What was his name?" she asked eagerly.

Bonnie smiled "He's called Daniel Walker and he's a pilot in the army."

"Oh a man in uniform, very nice" Betty commented making Bonnie laugh.

Bonnie then stood up "Anyway I'm going to bed, night Bet" she said heading towards her bedroom.

Okay first chapter re-written, I hope you enjoyed it and don't forget to review!