// SUMMARY: Life never asked Evelyn what she wanted... Instead she received
a coffin in place of the man she loved. Yet, she also received the wishes
of her young pilot... Wishes to see her and his best friend happy again...
// THANKS FOR REVIEWING: DANNYGIRL001122 - Thanks so much!!! Your comment made me smile! lol DARCY101 - As far as I know, there aren't any other PH fan fic sites :( Sorry! But thanks! Yea... I love Josh hartnett, but I also like Ben Affleck (and their characters in P.H.) I like this story because both win in some ways :) EM0XSTATIC - lol... Sort of! This chapter is def. a cliffhanger. Here's your update! ROYALTEARDROP - lol. haa haa... glad you approve of my take ;) You'll be surprised though in furture chapters... Things do not always appear as they really are :) DUCKYGIRL - lol... Thanks!!! Here is some more :)
"Well aren't you as pretty as a picture," Barbara squealed as Evelyn finally left the bathroom.
Evelyn surveyed her appearance in the mirror and grimaced, "Yea. A very ugly and fat picture."
"What on earth are you talking about? You are gorgeous Ev and fat? Honey, your pregnant, not fat. Just wait and see. Rafe will love you and you'll catch the eye of every man in the dining area," Martha said with a smirk.
Evelyn just chuckled. That was the last thing she needed. More guys in her life. As if it weren't already complicated enough. "Are you ready Ev? Red should be in a few moments to drive you to the hotel?"
"Almost. I have to add just one thing," She reached into the pocket of her coat and grabbed an item out. After staring at it for a moment she slipped it onto her third left finger and looked up to the girls. Martha and Barbara each had a questioning look, while Sandra's showed understanding and compassion. "Now I'm ready. and before you to ask, Danny had proposed to me the night Rafe came back. He bought this ring while he was gone for training and sent it to me. I haven't worn it yet because he asked me in his letter not to put it on until he could do it for me. Since that's not going to happen. I might as well put it on now." She was cut short by a car horn outside.
"Well that's Red, luv," Martha said as she hugged Evelyn.
Barbara came up behind her and Evelyn could see the tears in her eyes. She realized that Barbara had been touched by the War as well. While Billy and her had never been as serious as Evelyn and Danny or Red and Betty, she still missed and cared for him. "Knock them dead, Ev," She said with a hug.
Sandra pulled her into a hug as well, "Just remember what I said. Tell Rafe everything. He'll understand."
"Thank you Sandra," Evelyn bestowed a warm smile to her best friend as she walked out the door.
Rafe twirled his finger around the shot glass. 7:15. He knew she wasn't going to come. "Forget it," He mumbled as he got up and reached for his bomber jacket. "Her damn loss," he growled and walked toward the exit to hail a cab.
"Rafe! Dammit Rafe! Wait!" he heard behind him as he stepped into the vehicle. Swinging around he saw Her with her brown locks flowing across her face.
He grinned. "Ev! I didn't think you were going to make it," he said as he reached for her arm to escort her.
"Neither did I. Red forgot to take a turn down by the base and we couldn't figure out where we were. Sorry for being late."
"Its perfectly fine," he steered her towards the maitre'd. "Hello again, sir. Would it be possible to get my seat again? My lady here, showed up after all," he winked.
"Right away sir. Follow me," the two followed the man and Rafe never noticed that Evelyn had tensed up at him calling her his lady. She reasoned with herself. Evelyn Charlotte Johnson, You MUST tell him.
Rafe pulled out her chair and gave her a full-fledged smile. It felt good to feel happy again. He hadn't felt this way since he left for England over a year ago. It amazed him that just being here with her could make him feel what he use to, before the war, before Hitler and his Nazi thugs, before Pearl Harbor. He was lucky. While Evelyn was yet to be told, Rafe knew he would not have to return to combat battle. Could not even if he wanted to. While practically invisible the events of the Doolittle raid had scarred him psychically as well as emotionally. His right hand was rendered virtually useless after a crucial nerve had been sliced and because of this, he would never be allowed to engage in battle again. He figured it was about time to tell her that he was leaving the military and heading back to Tennessee.
Evelyn couldn't help but smile at him when she noticed that his face held no lines of worry or stress. While he had an aura of depression about him, his eyes were smiling as he stared at her. She shook her head. She had to tell him and explain what truly went on between her and Danny and that it was not some replacement romance. Her gaze drifted to the ring on her finger, though small and minute, it represented what had come to pass for her.
"Rafe."
"Ev."
Both laughed as they spoke at the same time. "You first Rafe."
Rafe leaned forward and took her hands in his, "Evelyn. There's some stuff I want to tell you. I don't know if your opinion of me will change, but I have to get this off of my chest." He slowed as he felt the metal band surrounding a very prominent finger. He looked down and regretted it for it only proved his speculations correct. His gaze drifted up to Evelyn's eyes, so full of questions.
"Go on Rafe. I want to hear it regardless," she supplied no answers.
He sighed as he dropped her hands and leaned back in his chair, "Evelyn. I don't know how you truly felt about Danny. You gave me the impression that you still cared for me greatly, but I also gathered from watching you with him and these past few months that you loved him." She attempted to interrupt, but Rafe held his hand up to silence her. "I want to say this first Evelyn. I'm beginning to believe that you really did love Danny and whether or not that is the truth, there is some stuff that I have got to tell you. For one, I'm sorry. Danny should be here right now and I should be the one in the grave. I want to tell you what happened the night in the raid. I'm not going into details, I can't handle that, but. Danny saved my life by giving up his. My plane went down when we ran out of fuel and we happened to land next to a Jap camp. We were attacked within minutes of landing. We never could have held them off and I reckon Danny realized this so he turned around and fired away at the guns while he ran out of his precious fuel. He crash landed, but managed to kill off most of the Japs. We of course ran to his plane and I found him lying on the ground with part of his harness jammed into his neck. I was so intent on getting' it out that I never saw the remaining Japs come up behind us. They grabbed me and tied Danny up, I saw the pain in Danny's eyes and had to do something so I rammed into the guy holding me and managed to pick up a rifle. I shot a few of the soldiers but there was still one left after I ran out of bullets. He took aim at me and was going to fire when Danny ran into me pushing me aside. All I heard was the gun going off and next thing I know Danny was in my arms dying. He died taking a bullet that was meant for me." He broke down.
Evelyn was stunned. She knew that Danny's death had tore at Rafe and she figured he felt guilty, but she never suspected that it was because Danny has given up his life. She held down a wave of resentment towards Rafe through out his speech, a wave that was quickly absolved when she saw him break down, she only felt pity and tenderness to the man she once loved.
"Its OK Rafe. I don't blame you. I couldn't. It was still Danny's choice and as much as it hurts, he made a wonderful one. He was an amazing man."
Rafe shook his head, "He was. He was more then amazing. He was the best person to ever walk this earth. Evelyn?"
"Yes?"
"You did love him didn't you?"
A slow, sad smile floated onto her face as she glanced at the golden circle she wore, "Yes, I did. I never meant to hurt you Rafe. I care deeply about you and yes, I do love you, but not the way I loved Danny. He asked me to marry him the night that you showed up alive. Don't take it personally. He was terrified of losing you, me, or the both of us and obviously I accepted. He sent me this ring while in training for the raid and I never wore it until tonight. He had asked me when he sent it to not wear it until he got the chance to put it on my finger. Unfortunately I don't see that happening, so I put it on."
Rafe laughed to himself, "Well. That definitely puts thing into a different light, but I still have something to say."
"What is it?"
"Danny knew about the baby. I told him he was going to be a dad while he was dying. I didn't know what to say and it's the first thing that came to my mind. I was trying to get him to fight, but after I said that I realized it was the wrong thing to say. The fight just went out of him like a light and he said 'No, you are' and then just died. I realize this now, but when I said that, I figure that he assumed you were only staying with him because of the baby. "
Evelyn visibly groaned. "I'm sorry Ev. but I have to ask you something."
"What?" she said in an icy tone. She wasn't mad at Rafe, she was mad at herself for not telling Danny sooner. She wanted to cry knowing that he though she was only staying with him because of their child.
Rafe shifted uncomfortably in his seat, "Danny was clear in what he expected when he said that. He wanted me to be the baby's father. I know you love Danny, but I also know that you do like me, whether it more then friends, that for you to decide. Still, for the sake of the child and Danny's last request. Ev, will you marry me?"
His dark eyes watched from around the corner. He sighed as he stared at the couple. The woman, beautiful with long, dark brown curls, chocolate brown eyes and a smile that lit the room and the man tall and handsome in his military uniform. The only thing other then their good looks that set them apart was the woman's protruding belly. She was obviously pregnant and looked to be about 6 months along. A tear cascaded down his cheek when he saw the man take the woman's hands. He quietly sobbed. He had given up so much so that the two people he was viewing would be happy, his name, his identity, his own life, his fatherhood.
"Stop it Daniel Walker. She's happy now and with him. That's all that counts," He muttered to himself as he toasted the air with a glass of champagne.
// AUTHOR'S NOTE: *stares at calendar* whooooops... lol. Sorry for taking so long. I've been so stressed lately that I haven't wanted to write, plus this chapter seemed like a lot to take on considering i wanted to cover everything that I did, but I got in the mood tonight and wrote this entire chapter. Wootness. I hope you all had some good holidays! I did! It was interesting as well :) Anyways, i hope you liked this chapter and hopefully, I can get four out soon...
// WEBSITE: I'm in the process of creating a new website. Nothing is up yet EXCEPT for the banner for the story... If you want to check it out go here . Enter the site and go to My writings to get to the story. I love how the banner turned out!
// DISCLAIMER: I do not own Rafe, Evelyn, or Danny. Nor any of the other characters mentioned in this story that were taken from the movie. I do own, however, all the other characters unless they truly existed in time. This story is rated PG-13. Future chapters will be a bit more graphic. This is MY story. From my imagination. Please do not take it or copy it :) Not that you'd want to. lol. Please review! Share ideas or anything! I try to take ALL into consideration! Also, I'll read your stories if you review signed in. I'm always looking for more to read, lol
XOXO: Samantha
// THANKS FOR REVIEWING: DANNYGIRL001122 - Thanks so much!!! Your comment made me smile! lol DARCY101 - As far as I know, there aren't any other PH fan fic sites :( Sorry! But thanks! Yea... I love Josh hartnett, but I also like Ben Affleck (and their characters in P.H.) I like this story because both win in some ways :) EM0XSTATIC - lol... Sort of! This chapter is def. a cliffhanger. Here's your update! ROYALTEARDROP - lol. haa haa... glad you approve of my take ;) You'll be surprised though in furture chapters... Things do not always appear as they really are :) DUCKYGIRL - lol... Thanks!!! Here is some more :)
"Well aren't you as pretty as a picture," Barbara squealed as Evelyn finally left the bathroom.
Evelyn surveyed her appearance in the mirror and grimaced, "Yea. A very ugly and fat picture."
"What on earth are you talking about? You are gorgeous Ev and fat? Honey, your pregnant, not fat. Just wait and see. Rafe will love you and you'll catch the eye of every man in the dining area," Martha said with a smirk.
Evelyn just chuckled. That was the last thing she needed. More guys in her life. As if it weren't already complicated enough. "Are you ready Ev? Red should be in a few moments to drive you to the hotel?"
"Almost. I have to add just one thing," She reached into the pocket of her coat and grabbed an item out. After staring at it for a moment she slipped it onto her third left finger and looked up to the girls. Martha and Barbara each had a questioning look, while Sandra's showed understanding and compassion. "Now I'm ready. and before you to ask, Danny had proposed to me the night Rafe came back. He bought this ring while he was gone for training and sent it to me. I haven't worn it yet because he asked me in his letter not to put it on until he could do it for me. Since that's not going to happen. I might as well put it on now." She was cut short by a car horn outside.
"Well that's Red, luv," Martha said as she hugged Evelyn.
Barbara came up behind her and Evelyn could see the tears in her eyes. She realized that Barbara had been touched by the War as well. While Billy and her had never been as serious as Evelyn and Danny or Red and Betty, she still missed and cared for him. "Knock them dead, Ev," She said with a hug.
Sandra pulled her into a hug as well, "Just remember what I said. Tell Rafe everything. He'll understand."
"Thank you Sandra," Evelyn bestowed a warm smile to her best friend as she walked out the door.
Rafe twirled his finger around the shot glass. 7:15. He knew she wasn't going to come. "Forget it," He mumbled as he got up and reached for his bomber jacket. "Her damn loss," he growled and walked toward the exit to hail a cab.
"Rafe! Dammit Rafe! Wait!" he heard behind him as he stepped into the vehicle. Swinging around he saw Her with her brown locks flowing across her face.
He grinned. "Ev! I didn't think you were going to make it," he said as he reached for her arm to escort her.
"Neither did I. Red forgot to take a turn down by the base and we couldn't figure out where we were. Sorry for being late."
"Its perfectly fine," he steered her towards the maitre'd. "Hello again, sir. Would it be possible to get my seat again? My lady here, showed up after all," he winked.
"Right away sir. Follow me," the two followed the man and Rafe never noticed that Evelyn had tensed up at him calling her his lady. She reasoned with herself. Evelyn Charlotte Johnson, You MUST tell him.
Rafe pulled out her chair and gave her a full-fledged smile. It felt good to feel happy again. He hadn't felt this way since he left for England over a year ago. It amazed him that just being here with her could make him feel what he use to, before the war, before Hitler and his Nazi thugs, before Pearl Harbor. He was lucky. While Evelyn was yet to be told, Rafe knew he would not have to return to combat battle. Could not even if he wanted to. While practically invisible the events of the Doolittle raid had scarred him psychically as well as emotionally. His right hand was rendered virtually useless after a crucial nerve had been sliced and because of this, he would never be allowed to engage in battle again. He figured it was about time to tell her that he was leaving the military and heading back to Tennessee.
Evelyn couldn't help but smile at him when she noticed that his face held no lines of worry or stress. While he had an aura of depression about him, his eyes were smiling as he stared at her. She shook her head. She had to tell him and explain what truly went on between her and Danny and that it was not some replacement romance. Her gaze drifted to the ring on her finger, though small and minute, it represented what had come to pass for her.
"Rafe."
"Ev."
Both laughed as they spoke at the same time. "You first Rafe."
Rafe leaned forward and took her hands in his, "Evelyn. There's some stuff I want to tell you. I don't know if your opinion of me will change, but I have to get this off of my chest." He slowed as he felt the metal band surrounding a very prominent finger. He looked down and regretted it for it only proved his speculations correct. His gaze drifted up to Evelyn's eyes, so full of questions.
"Go on Rafe. I want to hear it regardless," she supplied no answers.
He sighed as he dropped her hands and leaned back in his chair, "Evelyn. I don't know how you truly felt about Danny. You gave me the impression that you still cared for me greatly, but I also gathered from watching you with him and these past few months that you loved him." She attempted to interrupt, but Rafe held his hand up to silence her. "I want to say this first Evelyn. I'm beginning to believe that you really did love Danny and whether or not that is the truth, there is some stuff that I have got to tell you. For one, I'm sorry. Danny should be here right now and I should be the one in the grave. I want to tell you what happened the night in the raid. I'm not going into details, I can't handle that, but. Danny saved my life by giving up his. My plane went down when we ran out of fuel and we happened to land next to a Jap camp. We were attacked within minutes of landing. We never could have held them off and I reckon Danny realized this so he turned around and fired away at the guns while he ran out of his precious fuel. He crash landed, but managed to kill off most of the Japs. We of course ran to his plane and I found him lying on the ground with part of his harness jammed into his neck. I was so intent on getting' it out that I never saw the remaining Japs come up behind us. They grabbed me and tied Danny up, I saw the pain in Danny's eyes and had to do something so I rammed into the guy holding me and managed to pick up a rifle. I shot a few of the soldiers but there was still one left after I ran out of bullets. He took aim at me and was going to fire when Danny ran into me pushing me aside. All I heard was the gun going off and next thing I know Danny was in my arms dying. He died taking a bullet that was meant for me." He broke down.
Evelyn was stunned. She knew that Danny's death had tore at Rafe and she figured he felt guilty, but she never suspected that it was because Danny has given up his life. She held down a wave of resentment towards Rafe through out his speech, a wave that was quickly absolved when she saw him break down, she only felt pity and tenderness to the man she once loved.
"Its OK Rafe. I don't blame you. I couldn't. It was still Danny's choice and as much as it hurts, he made a wonderful one. He was an amazing man."
Rafe shook his head, "He was. He was more then amazing. He was the best person to ever walk this earth. Evelyn?"
"Yes?"
"You did love him didn't you?"
A slow, sad smile floated onto her face as she glanced at the golden circle she wore, "Yes, I did. I never meant to hurt you Rafe. I care deeply about you and yes, I do love you, but not the way I loved Danny. He asked me to marry him the night that you showed up alive. Don't take it personally. He was terrified of losing you, me, or the both of us and obviously I accepted. He sent me this ring while in training for the raid and I never wore it until tonight. He had asked me when he sent it to not wear it until he got the chance to put it on my finger. Unfortunately I don't see that happening, so I put it on."
Rafe laughed to himself, "Well. That definitely puts thing into a different light, but I still have something to say."
"What is it?"
"Danny knew about the baby. I told him he was going to be a dad while he was dying. I didn't know what to say and it's the first thing that came to my mind. I was trying to get him to fight, but after I said that I realized it was the wrong thing to say. The fight just went out of him like a light and he said 'No, you are' and then just died. I realize this now, but when I said that, I figure that he assumed you were only staying with him because of the baby. "
Evelyn visibly groaned. "I'm sorry Ev. but I have to ask you something."
"What?" she said in an icy tone. She wasn't mad at Rafe, she was mad at herself for not telling Danny sooner. She wanted to cry knowing that he though she was only staying with him because of their child.
Rafe shifted uncomfortably in his seat, "Danny was clear in what he expected when he said that. He wanted me to be the baby's father. I know you love Danny, but I also know that you do like me, whether it more then friends, that for you to decide. Still, for the sake of the child and Danny's last request. Ev, will you marry me?"
His dark eyes watched from around the corner. He sighed as he stared at the couple. The woman, beautiful with long, dark brown curls, chocolate brown eyes and a smile that lit the room and the man tall and handsome in his military uniform. The only thing other then their good looks that set them apart was the woman's protruding belly. She was obviously pregnant and looked to be about 6 months along. A tear cascaded down his cheek when he saw the man take the woman's hands. He quietly sobbed. He had given up so much so that the two people he was viewing would be happy, his name, his identity, his own life, his fatherhood.
"Stop it Daniel Walker. She's happy now and with him. That's all that counts," He muttered to himself as he toasted the air with a glass of champagne.
// AUTHOR'S NOTE: *stares at calendar* whooooops... lol. Sorry for taking so long. I've been so stressed lately that I haven't wanted to write, plus this chapter seemed like a lot to take on considering i wanted to cover everything that I did, but I got in the mood tonight and wrote this entire chapter. Wootness. I hope you all had some good holidays! I did! It was interesting as well :) Anyways, i hope you liked this chapter and hopefully, I can get four out soon...
// WEBSITE: I'm in the process of creating a new website. Nothing is up yet EXCEPT for the banner for the story... If you want to check it out go here . Enter the site and go to My writings to get to the story. I love how the banner turned out!
// DISCLAIMER: I do not own Rafe, Evelyn, or Danny. Nor any of the other characters mentioned in this story that were taken from the movie. I do own, however, all the other characters unless they truly existed in time. This story is rated PG-13. Future chapters will be a bit more graphic. This is MY story. From my imagination. Please do not take it or copy it :) Not that you'd want to. lol. Please review! Share ideas or anything! I try to take ALL into consideration! Also, I'll read your stories if you review signed in. I'm always looking for more to read, lol
XOXO: Samantha
