Like to think that you know me
But in your eyes
I am something above me
that's only in your mind
Only in your mind

I wear a, I wear a, I wear a Halo

(I just wanna love you)
Heya Hey Hey Hey…Hey Hey Halo
Heya Hey Hey Hey…Hey Hey Halo
Heya Hey Hey Hey…Hey Hey Halo
Heya Hey Hey Hey…Hey Hey Halo

Scarlett turned a tearful face towards him, "Rhett, I love you but I can't do this anymore. I can't live with you, knowing what I do now."

"I understand. What will you do?"

She wiped her face with his handkerchief, her eyes temporarily frozen to his signature. "We will stay for Melly's funeral. I'll send for the children and then, once she's buried, I'm going home."

"Of course, Tara. You know my dear; I'll never understand your attachment to that White Elephant."

She shrugged. "It's all I know. I feel safe there."

He would be lying to himself if he didn't say that had hurt. But perhaps, that was best. They both needed time to lick their wounds.

"Where will you go?"

"Charleston, maybe. I'll write you."

"No."

"No?"

"We can't do this anymore Rhett. If we keep hanging on to each other like this, it'll never end. You may write to the children but please, leave me be."

She didn't add that he should have left her alone altogether. At his hurt expression, she continued.

"I need to focus on the children. I'm all they have now and whilst I've been horrible to them, I'm still their mother. I can't focus on them if I'm worried that you'll write or that you'll call or anything."

"Do you really mean this?"

"I need this."

He nodded his head.

"Is there anything you need me to do?"

"Can you send for the children? I told Aunt Pitty that I would help with the funeral arrangements."

"Will you be alright?"

"I'll have to be."

He reached for her, half-heartedly, "Scarlett..."

She stepped back and shook her head. "No Rhett."

XxX

Having sent word to Tara, Rhett retired to his room. He couldn't stay still though. Not whilst Scarlett was out. He had the carriage brought around and made for the Wilkes'.

He needed to make his farewells to the only true lady he had ever known.

XxX

Scarlett was surprised to see Rhett there.

"I'm not finished yet." She half-whispered.

"I know. I'll wait for you."

Realisation hit and Scarlett motioned to the room where Melly lay, at peace. His light tread made no sound.

XxX

When he emerged, there were tears in his eyes but he felt a sense of relief blow through him. An angel had returned to heaven, leaving only to wicked and unjust to perish on Earth.

Scarlett stood, waiting and they made their good-byes before returning to the house in silence.

Rhett stood outside, half-wondering what they would do with the house. Yes, it was a monstrosity but he found he had trouble letting go of it.

Leaving Scarlett would be difficult because this time, there was no guarantee that he would be back.

As though she sensed his inner turmoil, Scarlett took Rhett's hand and led him up the stairs and into her bedroom.

XxX

That night, they lay together, not as man and wife but as two people that needed the physical contact of another human being.

XxX

When Scarlett woke, he was still there. She placed a light kiss on his lips before preparing herself for the day and the future heartache that leaving Rhett would bring...