Chapter 4
August 1941
Bonnie : You're good to go she smiled
Soldier : Thanks, ma'am he looked at his bandaged forearm You were very competent, I swear.
Bonnie : Did you doubt it ?
Soldier : Well...
Bonnie : Say no more. Make sure the bandage stays clean and change it daily she gave him what he needed
Soldier : Thanks he left
She sighed and cleaned the table.
Jake : he went in and smiled Goodmorning.
Bonnie : she smiled Hello. How are you today ?
Jake : I'm fine but you look a bit upset.
Bonnie : I can treat patients now but they...They're so surprised the 'negro nurse' actually knows something.
Jake : You're on the right path. Don't worry too much.
Bonnie : she laughed a little My mom likes to call it 'the white path'.
Jake : Maybe you already guessed that but I hate segregation.
Bonnie : Me too. It's so unfair to be judged on your skin color. I mean last time I checked I had the same human body as white people.
The young doctor looked at her. He had done that a lot over the past month
when she wasn't paying attention. She was really pretty, adorable and smart. He
smiled and chuckled.
Bonnie : What ?
Jake : Nothing he shook his head You talked about your mother. What about your father ? Is he proud of you ?
Bonnie : He is. I just met him five times in my life.
Jake : Oh I'm sorry.
Bonnie : You couldn't know.
She wasn't telling him the whole truth though.
Jake : I was wondering...
Bonnie : Yes ?
Jake : Would you like to go on a picnic with me on the beach ?
Bonnie : Oh um...
Jake : Forget it. Sorry I asked he walked away
Bonnie : No, wait !
He turned around.
Bonnie : We'd have to be sneaky. I don't want any trouble.
Jake : So it's a yes ?
Bonnie : Yes, I accept to go with you.
Jake : he smiled Great. Meet me here tomorrow at 6 pm ?
Bonnie : Can't wait.
The headnurse called for Jake.
Jake : Duty's calling he winked at her and left
The next day
Bonnie was in the kitchen preparing some chicken.
Elena : Mmmm that smells good.
Bonnie : she smiled My mother's recipe.
Elena : You have a special occasion ?
Bonnie : Eh...
Elena : A secret for a secret ? she smirked I'm seeing a pilot. Jeremy.
Bonnie : Ohhhh so that's why you're sneaking out at night.
Elena : We haven't gone too far yet.
Bonnie : Alright...I'm...*she whispered* I'm going on a picnic with Jake.
Elena : I knew it had something to do with him.
Bonnie : Well you kinda pushed me towards him.
Elena : True true but he's very handsome.
Bonnie : Yes.
Elena : Can I taste it ? she grabbed a fork
Bonnie : Of course.
Elena : she took a bite and chewed slowly You're lucky. It tastes as delicious as it smells.
Bonnie : Thanks, I hope Jake will like it.
Elena : Good luck and don't do anything I wouldn't.