A "what if" story that takes place during the middle of the iconic book... an exploration of a scenario where Scarlett's notorious inability to properly judge a person's true character has a major impact on the significant events of her life. Perhaps a little OOC (for a "minor" character, but hopefully it is plausible). Rated M (violence, rape & disturbing circumstances).

He's looked for five and a half years to find her, only to realize she's created a whole life for herself. Why did he abandon her if he really wanted to keep her? Not your usual GWTW fic.

Melly has just passed, and a grieving Rhett and Scarlett return to the Peachtree Street House together. His bags are packed in the upstairs room, and he is moments away from being free from her, but what if he decides to take her with him?

A broken marriage. A splintered family. A love worn out. A new life for Rhett. A new love for Scarlett. They went their separate ways, until one fateful day their wounded souls were brought back together again. Will their arrangement repair their fractured love or will it tear their hearts asunder? *Warnings apply*

After returning from her honeymoon, Scarlett overhears a conversation which challenges her preconceptions and makes her wonder whether she hasn't been missing out on something all along. What impact will these unfolding revelations have on her life and how will they affect her relationship with a certain Captain Butler? STORY NOT ABANDONED. Sorry for the delay, will update soon.

Story begins with the sailboat accident in SCARLETT then becomes a work that has little to do with the aforementioned novel. No one goes to Ireland, action primarily in Charleston and Atlanta.