I am sorry it took so long for this new post. Things have been so hectic lately I haven't had time even thing about this story much less write it. Well it's here now so I hope you enjoy.

I don't own GWTW of course.

If you were to describe the feeling in the Butler household, one word that would come to mind would be perfect. The children were thriving. They were now experiencing love flowing openly throughout the house. Beau had finally opened up to his stand in parents. He had been quit worried when he heard about Scarlett having a baby because he remembered that his mother died by losing her baby. Instead of withdrawing further from the news Beau became very protective of Scarlett, trying to help her in anyway possible.

"Is there anything else I can do for you Aunt Scarlett?" Beau had just returned fetching a shawl for Scarlett before they went outside.

"Thank you Beau, but no. Why don't you go play with Wade?" With that Beau ran off to find Wade, while Scarlett went to find Rhett in the garden.

Scarlett found Rhett sitting staring off into space, obviously thinking. "You're thinking about your wonderful wife I presume."

Rhett snapped out of his gaze and smile up at Scarlett, "Now why would you think that?"

"Because you were smiling. What else could you being smiling about?" Scarlett sat down next to Rhett.

Rhett put his arm around Scarlett. "You are quit the conceded little thing aren't you? I hate to disappoint you but no I wasn't thinking of you."

"Well then what were you thinking about? If you don't mind my asking." Scarlett gave Rhett her most admiring smile.

Rhett hesitated a moment, obviously debating on whether or not the tell Scarlett his thought. "To tell the truth, my pet, I was thinking about the baby."

"Oh really?" Scarlett was glad Rhett was so happy and excited about the baby.

"Yes, I was also thinking about Bonnie. You know when you first told me about the baby I was excited but also afraid. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to love this child as I loved Bonnie. She was my whole world when she was alive, I was afraid I would expect this new baby to live up to her memory." Rhett hadn't talked much about Bonnie with Scarlett and wasn't sure how she would handle it.

Scarlett closed her eyes when Rhett said Bonnie's name. She thought back to all the wonderful memories of her beautiful daughter. "And now?"

"Now I realize that this new baby is going to be its own person. I realize that I don't expect that much from Wade, Ella, or Beau. Why would I do that with the new baby? I love all three of the children for who they are and I will love this baby the same way." Saying the last part Rhett moved his hand and placed it on Scarlett's growing stomach.

Scarlett placed her hand on top of Rhett's, "You know I miss Bonnie so much. It seems like she is just hiding somewhere waiting for someone to find her. I think this baby will help take a little of the pain of losing her away. It won't replace her, but it will help."

"I think you're right this baby is just what we needed." Rhett hugged Scarlett closer to him.

They sat in silence both reminiscing in the past and dreaming of the future.

I know it's short but it seemed like a good place to stop this chapter. Hopefully there will be time to update soon. Don't forget to review.