AN: I'm so sorry I haven't updated in for a while! I've been moving around and temporarily lost my notes and I recently got a job! I know the last one was kind of short, but honestly it just felt right to end the chapter there. Again this fic is more drabble-ish than I would normally write, so stick with me! As always I don't own anything and please read and review!
Ch. 3 – "Whirlwind"
Time passed much in the same way for the next few months until Dorothy got sick. Everyone all gathered around her nervously as a rash slowly spread over her small body. At first it was like she had a bad cold, and then the rash started to spread. The nearest doctor had come in and confirmed that it was measles and gave her a vaccination and medicine to counter the high fever. The doctor had advised for the poor child to have plenty of rest and fluids and to keep out of contact as much as possible.
Yet, day and night Mrs. Gale refused to leave her side. Day after day, Mrs. Gale would slowly and patiently nurse her back to health, never once fearing of catching the contagious disease. We all came and saw her every other day and tried to cheer her up by bringing her what wildflowers we could find within the dust covered plains. After two nerve wracking weeks of nursing the small girl back to health, we all sighed in relief, grateful the measles didn't turn into something more serious and she seemed to be looking better by the day. Those two tense weeks made Hunk realize how much he really cared for these people.
