Sofia2017 planning asked about this classic Tim McGraw song, so enjoy your request! I thought that following Nell and her sister's rescue, Bobby Lee might sing this to Nell as she begins her recovery. Thanks to theblindwriter95 for helping come up with the story. Tim McGraw's music is not mine.

He was tired. A feeling he had never experienced before in his lifetime.

Yet Bobby Lee was thankful that his girlfriend could keep something down without throwing up. It would be a week before he would see her in tears and mumbling to him that she was pregnant, but for now he just thought of it as being sick.

He carefully made his way to her room. On the way, he stole a glance into Sabrina and Madeline's room. The two girls had been through so much in their young lives, and he wanted to help them get through the terrible ordeal they had endured alongside Nell.

"Bobby Lee?" Sabrina asked, looking up from where she had been reading a book and waiting for any news about her older sister. "How's Nell?"

"I looked in on her a few minutes ago, and she's fine," Bobby Lee smiled. "My mother and Bianca are taking great care of her. But enough about that. How are you two doing? Is there anything I can get you?"

"We're okay," Madeline murmured, not bothering to look up.

"She likes the doll you gave her," Sabrina whispered. "It keeps her from worrying about Nell."

"But your sister will be alright," Bobby Lee assured them. "She's just sick."

"No she's not!" Madeline yelled, having heard the conversation. "Jimmy did something bad to Nell, and I heard him talk about…babies!"

Bobby Lee scowled. He knew exactly what Jimmy had done to Nell. He had also gone with Florence, Roland, Miranda, and Bianca to the hospital immediately following the girls' rescue, where Nell, Sabrina, and Madeline were examined once they were safe. He'd been stunned by what the doctor said, but he didn't want to get into the details with Madeline and Sabrina now, since they were too young to know about that. "No matter what, I'll be the only person that baby calls daddy," he muttered, pulling the girls into a hug.

"Take my dolly," Madeline offered, holding up her new doll to him.

"No, that's yours!" Bobby Lee chuckled. "I'll check on Nell again, okay?"

"We'll go with you!" Sabrina giggled.

"No, I don't think she wants too many people with her this time," Bobby Lee murmured, thinking that seeing so many people might overwhelm Nell, and he didn't want that. He also knew that Nell had been scared when she saw several people in the room with her, and he didn't want that to happen again. He knew that Roland and Miranda left the room, but it was only so Nell could be with people she was comfortable around as the doctor examined her. He had left the room soon after, so the doctor could give her a more thorough exam, but he'd stood outside the door if she needed him. "But don't worry," he added, seeing Madeline start to pout, "I'll see her for a minute first, then I'll ask if she wants to see you. If she says yes, I'll come get you. Sound like a plan?"

"Okay," Madeline agreed.

"Okay," Sabrina nodded. She nodded toward Madeline, and the girls kissed Bobby Lee on the cheek. "Tell Nell those are from us!"

Blushing, Bobby Lee chuckled as he stood up again and made his way to the door. "Okay!"

The girls gave him one last hug before going back to their book and doll, hoping it would keep their minds off Nell for a while.

Bobby Lee poked his head in Nell's door. "Helen?" he called softly.

"You came back," Nell smiled.

"Of course I did," Bobby Lee smiled, "I said I'd never leave you again, and I'm going to keep that promise. I also checked on Madeline and Sabrina." He kissed her twice on the forehead. "Those are from them." He and Nell smiled as he added, "They're doing fine so far, and I said I'd check on them later, but they really want to see you."

Nell smiled. "I'd like that, but I want to rest for a while first."

"Okay, and I think I know a song to help you," Bobby Lee smiled as he took out a tape and tape recorder.

Johnny's daddy was taking him fishin'
When he was eight years old
Little girl came through the front gate
Holdin' a fishin' pole

Nell smiled softly, leaning back into her pillows. Her smile widened as Bobby Lee gently stroked her hair.

His dad looked down and smiled
He said, "We can't leave her behind"
"Son, I know you don't want her to go
But someday you'll change your mind"
And Johnny said

She hadn't heard anyone else sing in so long, aside from herself and the girls, so it was refreshing to hear somebody else for a change.

"Take Jimmy Johnson
Take Tommy Thompson
Take my best friend, Bo
Take anybody that you want as
Long as she don't go
Take any boy in the world
Daddy please, don't take the girl"

As he sang, Bobby Lee smiled. He was glad Nell was all right, and he remembered singing this as he looked for her and her sisters when they were missing. He smiled as Nell leaned into his side, laying her head on his shoulder.

Same old boy, same sweet girl
Ten years down the road
He held her tight and kissed her lips in
Front of the picture show
Stranger came and pulled a gun
Grabbed her by the arm
Said "If you do what I tell you to
There won't be any harm"

He smiled as Nell snuggled against him, taking in his comforting voice.

And Johnny said "Take my money
Take my wallet
Take my credit cards
Here's the watch that my Grandpa gave me
Here's the key to my car
Mister give it a whirl
But please don't take the girl"

He found himself gently stroking her strawberry blonde hair that was a mess after the day she had.

Same old boy
Same sweet girl
Five years down the road
There's gonna be a little one and she
Says it's time to go
Doctor says the baby's fine
But you'll have to leave
'Cause his momma's fading fast and

Bobby Lee found himself taking his hand away from her hair a few moments later, afraid that Nell was scared of him. But he smiled when Nell reached for it.

Johnny hit his knees and there he prayed
"Take the very breath you gave me
Take the heart from my chest
I'll gladly take her place if you'll let me
Make this my last request
Take me out of this world
God, please don't take the girl"
Johnny's daddy
Was taking him fishin'
When he was eight years old

"It's all right," he murmured, "I'm here, and I won't let anything happen to you."

"Okay...can you sing some more?" Nell murmured.

"If you feel up to it," Bobby Lee smiled.

"I do, but how about you stay until I fall asleep?" Nell asked, fighting a losing battle with a yawn.

"No problem," Bobby Lee smiled.

"Thank you," Nell smiled a little.

"I'll do anything for you. You know that, right?" Bobby Lee asked, laying her back on her pillow.

"I do," Nell smiled.

"No, I think you're supposed to say that when we get married," Bobby Lee chuckled. "But I will do everything in my power to protect you and your sisters from now on."

"Okay," Nell murmured. She kissed Bobby Lee's hand twice. "Those are for Madeline and Sabrina."

"I'll go give them to them," Bobby Lee smiled. "You need to rest now."

"Do I have to? It seems like we just got back together," Nell pouted.

"Yes you do, but don't worry," Bobby Lee smirked, seeing her getting up. "I'll see you soon. I love you, you know that, right?"

"I do," Nell smiled as he helped her lie down again.

"Again, Helen, not until we're married!" Bobby Lee smirked, blowing her a kiss.

Nell smiled as she fell asleep again, with the gentle sounds of the one she loved playing in her dreams.