Dear Readers-
Every author makes mistakes. I meant to type June 13th instead of June 10th. Sorry. It would make no sense for Reba to be in Oklahoma on from June 2nd-June 5th, be in Houston for the next weekend where Reba fights her attraction to Brock by playfully jumping in a pool on Saturday, June 7th and then go out with Brock six days later on June 10th. I did the research and then forgot where I put the timeline notes so I had to guess. So Reba went out on a date with Brock on the same night that Paige accidentally married Michael Davis and that night was Friday, June 13th.
This chapter will be a bit shorter than usual. It's been a hard week at work. I got overly ambitious in writing. I worked on the story mapping for Life As We Knew It with FakeCubicZirconium and I also worked on a fanfic for Knots Landing so I didn't get much writing done on this story. I'm so sorry. I really missed working on this story this week. I'm enjoying my writing on this story. I'm not going to let any more distractions get in the way. I have an idea for a new Reba story based on the movie, Groundhog Day. I'm putting that on the shelf for later. I'm not starting any more stories until I finish this one and Reba Nell Got Married. I will finish this series before continuing with anything new. The exception to this will be the Life As We Knew It story that I'm working on with FakeCubicZirconium.
If you've seen the movie, Groundhog Day, you know that Bill Murray plays a guy who's trapped reliving the same day over and over again. I'm going to put Brock in that situation, except I'm going to make it Christmas. It will be a lot like the movie. He will be trying to get Reba to fall in love with him, except everyday he wakes up without her again and has to win her heart all over again until they both really fall in love and make a real commitment to each other. That will be after my "Love Again" series is over.
Foreshadowing is the name of the game in these upcoming chapters. I referred back to previous scenes and conversations in chapter 35. These are important because they hold important clues to future events. I also gave many clues to future events through present character conversations. For example, Reba spoke to Elizabeth about using magic to play tricks on Van. Elizabeth referred to a conversation between Van and Cheyenne about how Brock and Reba really love each other. Van and Cheyenne are trying to help get these two back together. Reba had a vision of a wedding in Vegas.
That will obviously be the wedding that she has in Vegas. If you remember, Reba wakes up in Vegas married after a drunken night. In her vision, she is happy about getting married so her groom is either Mike or Brock obviously, but she doesn't know that it's a wedding taking place while they are drunk though. So on December 30th, Reba is drunk, happy, and married. Brock tells Reba that her next husband will work his hardest to make her the happiest wife in the world because he intends to be the groom that she saw in her vision. He just doesn't know how to make that happen yet. After this comment, he touches Reba and she has a flashback to the first time that she met Brock. He thought about the baby that Reba was carrying six years ago.
He still hasn't talked to Reba about it. She tried to hide a pregnancy and pass Mike off as the father of the baby. That conversation is coming up. The scene where they are watching Dynasty was foreshadowing towards the end of this story and the beginning of Remembering Love Again, which is actually story 3 in this series. Amnesia will be used as a plot device a couple of times in this series. I thought that readers would appreciate the remark that fans enjoy watching the divorced couple who may still have feelings for each other because makes for an interesting TV show especially when they drag it out for years. Fans wondered what it would be like if Blake and Alexis were ever reunited. Obviously, I was referring back to our favorite divorced couple, Brock and Reba Hart during this conversation about Dynasty. It was a wink to readers about the Reba show. Mike and Reba talk about Reba having to deal with a husband with amnesia. Hint, hint.
They also talked about amnesia wiping out twenty-five years worth of memories. Poor Reba. These events are coming. Look for Mike to come up with Reba's perfect proposal soon in Oklahoma. Reba can't handle being in their apartment. Mike is leaving for McAlester for a week and suggests this trip at the end of the week. What surprise is in store for Reba in the apartment when she gets to McAlester? Reba and Mike are going for couples counseling with Dr. Jack Morgan to deal with the loss of baby John and other past issues. That ought to be interesting.
Brock has memories of conversations with Reba. I referred back to the fact that Brock can make his voice sound like Mike's with just a bit of Texas drawl. Reba said that a man with a guitar was like an aphrodisiac for her. That was referring to Reba McEntire and Narvel. I was also foreshadowing to what Brock could do to win Reba's heart. She also said that she loved a man who could sing to her. Brock already did that once before on their date in June. He will sing to her again in Oklahoma.
In his conversation with Reba in the memory, Reba suffered from pregnancy symptoms. She talked about proof of love, commitment, and the desire for another child. How was he going to prove to Reba that she has always been his most important priority? He just forgot that for awhile while he was in the midlife crisis. How does he share the loss of their child with Reba and let her know that he really wants another baby with her? Some people are upset at how Reba talked about intimate moments between her and Mike. She was talking to Barbra Jean.
Barbra Jean started the conversation by asking how Reba and Mike met. She forgot for a moment that it might be a problem for Brock. She thinks that he is moving back towards Barbra Jean. How does Brock prove to Reba that they are soul mates? She is too stubborn to listen right now. She insists that he does his best to be a better husband to Barbra Jean. Mike and Reba have differing opinions about how to handle Paige and it will continue to cause problems in their relationship.
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It's still October 2008 in the story, and there will be plenty of action in the story right now. Remember we are heading towards the supplement story, Reba Nell Got Married. Mike is leaving for a week in Oklahoma. Brock is trying to figure out how to win Reba back because he realizes some of the wrong things that he's done to hurt her. There are many memories that are coming up to the surface for Reba and Brock. Paige's problems with Michael Davis have stirred things up between Brock and Reba as Reba conspires to get those two back together. It has also shaken things up between Mike and Reba.
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I don't own Reba or any of the characters in this story from Reba. They belong to the writers of the REBA TV show. I also do not own the rights to any of the songs and lyrics that I use in this story. Those are the property of the artists involved. I also do not own the rights to any television show or movie reference that I use in this story. Those are the property of the Hollywood creative teams involved in their production. I will be changing some release/airing dates of the titles used to fit in with the story.
The characters of Max Thornton, Cheyenne McEntire-Smith (Nana), Vince McEntire (Papa), Kenneth Smith (Gramps), Paige McKinney, Michael Davis, John McKinney, Barbara Ann Grant, Kim Campbell-Holliway, Sam Holliway, Jenny Miller, Nick Holliway, Terry Holliway, Jr., Josh Holliway, Madeline Mitchell (Maddi), Greg Brooks, Jason Holliway, Emma Holliway, and Maggie from this story are my creation though. The story is just a year off from the way that the seasons of Reba actually aired. The story picks up from after the sixth season of Reba and beyond from fall 2008.
This chapter will consist of scenes that will be in regular font, not italicized font. I use the italicized font to distinguish between author's notes and regular scenes. I use bold font when things need special emphasis and flashbacks.
Previously- Reba was quiet. That was her weekend with Brock. What could she possibly say that wouldn't make her seem hypocritical?
"Mistakes happen."
"Is that all she's gonna say? Man, I wanted to watch someone get in trouble." Van remarked.
"Mistakes happen? That's all you're gonna say to her. I'm very disappointed in them, but the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." Mike responded.
"What is that supposed to mean? If you are referring to us, then you need to remember that you were there too. It takes two to make that type of mistake, you know? At least, she's not pregnant."
"Because you are such a great example. You take her out and party with her like teenagers. You are a mother and you need to be more of a mother figure for her."
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me. You go out and party like a college girl. You should be treating her like you treat Cheyenne or Kyra."
"She's my sister. You are not gonna tell me what to do. In fact, Paige and I are goin' out tonight."
"But I'm leaving in the morning."
"That will give you more time to spend with Sam and Jenny."
"Don't do this."
"What do you want me to do? Have your name tattooed on my backside. I'm not your property. I'm gonna go out and do what I want, when I want.
Brock sat there grinning on the inside. If he played his cards right, Mike would wreck the relationship all on his own. If there's one thing that he knew about Reba, it was that she didn't want to be told what to do. She was a tough, stubborn independent woman. He didn't necessarily agree with Mike. Reba had the right to treat Paige as a sister despite their eighteen year age difference and the fact that Paige was motherless. She seemed in need of some parental guidance that JV and Helen weren't capable of giving her right now. Reba was doing the best that she could. She wasn't Paige's mother and she had the right to have a sisterly relationship with her. Brock wondered what he could do to get back into Reba's sights as a romantic possibility...
What happens next? Stay tuned to find out this chapter!
We left the story in chapter 35 in the present year of the story- October 2008 with Greg taking Reba into the house. She was too scared to react. He threatened her. Elizabeth identified Reba and ran to get Brock for help. Brock came to Reba's rescue. Elizabeth revealed herself to have magical abilities when she decided to play a trick on Brock and Reba. Reba talked to her about how special she is to have the magic since no one else was born with magic in the family except her and Reba. Elizabeth confronted Brock and Reba about their feelings for each other which was awkward for Reba.
Reba tells Elizabeth that she plans to marry Mike and have a baby. Brock and Reba talk about the irony of having a granddaughter who's a witch named Elizabeth Montgomery. Reba had a premonition of her next wedding. She shares her abilities with Brock. She started having flashback memories of her and Brock. It deeply affected her and caused her to kiss Brock again. Brock thinks about the things that he did to screw up his relationship with Reba. He begins to think about how to win Reba back.
Mike romances Reba into agreeing to think about marriage. He gives her a promise ring. They talk about Reba's fears and discuss couples counseling. Reba feels comfortable enough to talk about intimate moments between her and Mike to Barbra Jean in front of Brock. She is beginning to get comfortable in the new friendly relationship that the four of them share now.
Reba put Brock in the "friend" zone. Mike's son, Sam announced that he and his girlfriend, Jenny are having a baby and getting married. Michael announced that he and Paige were accidentally married in Vegas, but Paige wants a divorce without trying to make the marriage work. This upsets Mike and Reba who fight about how to handle Paige.
What will Reba and Paige do on their night out? What will happen between Reba and Mike now? What will Reba say to help Paige? What will Brock do to help his chances with Reba? What will happen between Paige and Michael? Who will Reba end up with in Vegas?
What happens now? What happens in the present when Reba wakes up in Vegas? How did she end up in Vegas? Keep reading to find out more!
Author's note- Note to readers: This chapter will deal with Reba going out for a night on the town with Paige. She is still angry with Mike. They will make up before he leaves. She is confused about the recent conflict with Mike over Paige. Brock is going to take Reba for another visit to Dr. Baker's office. Brock learns quite a lot about Reba from hanging out with Paige and Reba for a few days.
Coming up: Brock and Barbra Jean are joining Reba and the kids for the trip to McAlester. They arrive on a Thursday. Brock, Barbra Jean, and Reba have dinner with Reba's grandma and sister. There is also an old-fashioned sleepover with Reba, Kim, Barbra Jean, and Paige at the apartment. It's Barbra Jean's idea. Mike surprises Reba with a remodeled apartment and her old vehicle fixed much to Reba's delight.
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That night, Reba and Paige went out clubbing. Reba's outfit was the same polyester/spandex one-shoulder silhouette dress that draped over her right shoulder and ruched at side with a bubble hem and "Dreamer" sandals that Paige wore as Reba before. Before they left the house, Van made his usual "Va, Va, Voom" comments to both Paige and Reba. Reba was clearly embarrassed, but she did enjoy the appreciative glances that she got from Brock. Cheyenne however was not amused by Van's comments and Van got smacked on the back of his head each time that he made a suggestive remark or look at the two. They chose a nightclub that Reba had never been to before, Club 1415. Paige encouraged Reba to drink Tahitian Sunsets and Reba got Paige to try jello shots since jello shots weren't popular in Oklahoma. They were having a great time.
Reba decided under the influence of alcohol that getting tattoos would be fun. Paige laughed. Prim and proper Reba would be getting a tattoo. Reba chose a tattoo that would be a symbol of her love for baby John and Mike. Her lower back tattoo was of a red heart with a gold banner that said Forever. There were two pink roses on one side of the heart and one pink rose on the other side of the heart. Off to the side was pair of dice to symbolize that their family began in Vegas. Paige chose a lower back tattoo with interconnected gold rings and a pair of dice on the side.
She wanted something to symbolize her marriage in Vegas. She didn't want to be married to Michael anymore, but that didn't mean that it didn't mean something to her at the time. It meant something to her because of the love that they shared over the last six years. She wasn't worried about explaining it to Greg. She planned to tell him that the rings symbolized their marriage and the dice symbolized the luck of good fortune. If she hadn't taken Jenny's shift at Frontier's, she would've never met Greg. Paige was slightly less intoxicated than Reba. It was up to her to figure out a ride home.
Paige called Reba's house to see who could give them a ride back. Brock answered the telephone. He rushed out to pick them up as soon as he found out where they were. He was puzzled that Reba would make such a decision. He told Cheyenne where he was going and headed out the door. Cheyenne went with him. He dropped Cheyenne off at Reba's car so she could take it home. When he arrived at the tattoo parlor, he helped Paige get Reba into his truck.
Paige was still very intoxicated herself. Cheyenne helped Paige get settled into Kyra's attic bedroom while Brock attended to Reba. He thought that she was so adorable when she allowed her to be out of control and let her hair down. He took her upstairs to her room.
"Dance with me," Reba said softly.
"Reba honey, you're very drunk." Brock responded.
"I don't care. Dance with me. What's the matter, don't you wanna?" Reba said dejectedly.
"Honey, I don't wanna take advantage of you. You're drunk. You'll be mad at me tomorrow. Let's get you to bed."
"So you won't dance with me, but you'll sleep with me. Isn't that kinda strange?'
Brock laughed. "Alright, you win. I'll dance with you. I can't argue with your logic, but when you start to lose your balance I'm gonna put you to bed."
He took her into his arms for a slow dance. Reba started to hum a tune.
"Where did you hear that?"
"In Vegas, I think. I hear it in my dreams. I've had this dream before."
"Honey, you're not asleep."
"I know, but I've dreamed about this. This is one of my last chances for fun like this. I'm supposed to be Reba, the pain in the rear. That's Mike's idea of being responsible. I really like you. You're strong." Reba murmured. She reached out to touch his hair and put her lips on his. Brock was so shocked that he lost his footing. They fell onto the bed. Brock was on top of Reba. Reba continued to kiss him. "You're like a fantasy. Do you want me?"
"Yes, honey. I'm always gonna want ya."
"Good." She reached up to unfasten the buttons on his shirt. "Help me get this dress off. We're wearing too many clothes."
She helped him get his shirt off. He helped her get the dress off. He scrambled to get his pants off. She laid back down on the bed.
"You're like the perfect guy," she said before passing out.
Brock was stunned by what just happened. She was lying on the bed in her bra and panties blissfully asleep with a smile on her face. He stood there in his boxers, trying to make sense of what had happened. He climbed into bed beside her. He was going to hold her accountable for her actions in the morning. Something happened. It was a miracle to Brock, but Reba wasn't fully satisfied with her relationship with Mike. That was obvious. He didn't want her to forget about this night.
The next morning, Reba's head was pounding. She put her hand to her head. That's when she realized that she was not alone. She wanted to slowly move her head to look over at who was in bed beside her. The pounding kept her from being able to react like she normally would have. She was scared to look and scared not to look. What would she find? She looked under the sheet at herself.
She was dressed only in her bra and panties. She saw her dress on the floor in a pile of clothes. She assumed that the other clothes belonged to whoever was with her in bed. She turned her head to look to the person in bed with her. It was Brock! She put her hand over her mouth to keep from screaming. Her brain was rapidly searching for a way to get out of this situation. Only one nagging thought entered her mind.
She cheated on Mike. She'd never done that before. This enforced celibacy idea of Mike's wasn't helping their relationship at all. It was just causing more problems. Their relationship used to be extremely physical. She wished that it still was. She'd never have made this mistake if she and Mike were still satisfying each other's needs daily as they had before. Reba's panic rose as she saw Brock's eyes open.
"Good morning, Sunshine!"
"Hi. What happened last night? I remember most of what happened while we were out. What happened after we got home? I can guess by our lack of clothing that something happened."
"The earth moved and the angels wept."
"Oh my Lord, no! I cannot have done something like this." Reba was finding it harder and harder to breathe.
"Reba honey, relax!" Brock tried to calm her breathing down.
"You relax! I've done something terrible. I've actually cheated." She choked out in between gasps.
"Reba, I was only teasing you. Nothing happened. You didn't feel well and I helped you get comfortable, then you passed out. You asked me to stay beside you. I did. I wanted to make sure that you got some help if you needed any. Your sister got bombed too so I figure that I'll have to take care of both of you today. Let me hand you a nightgown so you'll feel better. You can go ahead and get some more sleep. You look like you could use some."
Brock helped Reba get the nightgown on over her bra and panties once her breathing returned to normal. He tucked her back into bed and kissed her forehead. It was still very early in the morning. He got into her shower and changed clothes before lying back down beside her in bed. He didn't want to see her anymore distressed than she already was. His plan for confrontation would have to wait. Reba was sound asleep when he climbed back into bed. She didn't even stir at the change in surroundings when the bed got disturbed by Brock slipping back into it.
Reba was asleep, but not blissfully asleep. Fate has other plans. She awoke alone to the ringing of a telephone. It was Memorial Hospital. Brock had been in a car accident. His SUV had been sideswiped by an oncoming truck. Brock had been admitted to the hospital after the ambulance took him to the hospital's emergency room. Reba drove there as fast as she could. No one was home at the time and she couldn't get a hold of anyone else by phone.
She ran up to the third floor to room 306. Brock was sleep in the bed. His head was bandaged. He looked like he'd suffered from the wreck, but not too much. She was just grateful to see him alive. He opened his eyes.
"Hi. How ya doin'?"
"Hey honey, better now that you're here."
"I came as soon as I got the call. I couldn't get a hold of anyone else though."
"That's okay. Barbra Jean called the kids. She's talkin' to the doctor now. They needed a next of kin. I gave them permission to talk to her since they couldn't get a hold of anyone else right away."
"You look pretty banged up."
"Nah, I'll be okay. The doctor is keeping me overnight for observation. I've got a concussion that seems to have caused some memory loss, but it should be temporary. You can talk to the doctor if you want to."
"That's okay. I'm sure that Barbra Jean has everything under control. Maybe she oughta take care of ya when they release ya from here."
"Why would I wanna do that? I wanna go home with my wife and kids."
"That's what I'm suggesting that you do."
"Are ya tryin' to confuse me? It makes my head hurt, honey. Just take me home tomorrow, okay?"
"I don't wanna make your head hurt, but you really should go home with Barbra Jean and Henry."
"But you're my wife!"
"No, Brock. You're just confused from the wreck, darlin'. We got divorced six years ago and then you married Barbra Jean." She took his hand and patted it gently.
"Then Barbra Jean and I got separated and divorced four years later. Then you and I got remarried."
Reba put his hand down."You know what? Maybe I will have a talk with the doctor."
Brock reached out, lacing her fingers with his own. He brought her hand up to his lips and gently kissed it. "Everything is gonna be okay, Sunshine. I promise."
He sat up in bed and reach out for her face. He brought it close to his own. He gently brushed her lips with his before pulling her into a full kiss. He searched her mouth hungrily. She literally felt a feeling of electricity surging through them. Reba was confused by the kiss and pulled away. She hadn't felt that feeling of electricity with anyone else but Mike. What in the world was going on here?
She looked down at her left hand, the one that Brock wasn't holding. Brock hadn't looked at that hand. She was wearing her promise ring so she was obviously with Mike. She needed answers fast.
"I'm gonna talk to the doctor and get the weather forecast from Stormy Clearweather. I'll be right back."
She fled the room as if her shoes were on fire. Poor Brock was utterly confused. She needed the doctor and Barbra Jean to clear things up for him right now! Reba found Barbra Jean talking with the doctor in the hallway near Brock's room. Reba was amazed that she hadn't seen them before as she was arriving there.
"Hey, Barbra Jean. What's goin' on here?"
"Have you seen Brock?"
"Yeah. I just came from there."
"Enough said. Brock got a concussion in the wreck. The doctor is explaining about his condition."
"Mrs. Hart, your husband suffered some minor damage in the wreck. He has a concussion and some swelling in his brain."
Reba put her hand up. "Doctor, he is not my husband. Barbra Jean is his wife."
Barbra Jean shook her head. "I've filed for divorce, Reba. Brock signed the papers awhile ago. I don't wanna be married to him anymore. I'm sorry."
Reba took a deep breath and let it out slowly. She knew that she had to be careful with Barbra Jean, but she was so angry that she felt like she'd explode at any minute. "Barbra Jean, you can't abandon him. He needs ya."
"He doesn't even live in my house anymore. He is not my problem. Brock is my friend. He is not my husband. My job is taking care of Henry through this mess. He lives with you. Enough said."
Reba tried to maintain her composure. She turned to the doctor. "Brock does live in my house. I'll take care of him. What can you tell me about his memory? He seems to be very mixed up. He thinks that he's actually married to me. We're not married."
"Like I said, there is some swelling in his brain. You are going to have to be very careful with him. It would be damaging to confront him with all of this information right now. Mr. Hart needs some time to heal so I suggest that your family go along with this scenario until Mr. Hart's condition has improved. That means that for right now you are his wife because as far as he's concerned you are Mrs. Brock Hart. He believes that Barbra Jean is his ex-wife and that's actually true so there's no need to tell him otherwise. I've already spoken to your family. They are in the waiting room. Everyone has been briefed on the situation."
"Thank you, Doctor."
Reba's head was spinning. She was going to have to pretend to be Mrs. Brock Hart for awhile. She had to talk to the kids. She went to the waiting room.
"Hey, Ma. Did ya hear about Daddy?"
"Yes, he gonna be just fine, Cheyenne. We just have to let him get some rest for awhile. The swelling will go down. We'll just make him as comfortable as we can at home."
"We heard about the situation. Daddy thinks that he's married to you. Barbra Jean told us about the divorce."
"I'm really sorry, guys. I'd hoped that this wouldn't be happening. Your dad isn't even himself enough to talk to you guys about it. Everything will be fine. Barbra Jean will be right next door as usual. She and I are still friends so not much will be changing for you. I'm just sorry that you have to watch your father go through another divorce."
"News flash, Mom. He isn't going through anything. He thinks that it's already happened long ago. You're the one that I'm worried about. Are you okay?" Kyra responded.
"Me? I'm fine. There's nothin' to worry about. I've got everythin' under control. I'm gonna check on your father. Why don't you guys go get some dinner and then come back later? I'll stay with him until you get back."
Reba tried to reassure the kids as best as she could. She wasn't even sure that what she was saying was true. She had the responsibility for everything right now. How was she supposed to handle everything alone? What was she going to tell Mike?
She put a smile on her face and calmly walked back to Brock's room. Cheyenne stopped her at the door. She reached into her purse and held out Reba's old wedding ring in her hands. Reba looked at her old bridal set. It was her diamond engagement ring swirled with her wedding band in 14 karat yellow gold.
"Hey, Ma! You'd better put this on. Barbra Jean called me to grab it on my way to the hospital. I didn't know what was going on at the time. You were sleepin' and I didn't wanna wake ya. I didn't know what the situation was until I got here and that's when I had the doctor call ya. Dad gonna know that something is up if you don't wear your wedding ring."
"Cheyenne, I can't wear this. It's wrong. We've been divorced for over six years. I can't wear a symbol of a marriage that's dead and buried. Didn't ya find it suspicious that Barbra Jean would ask you to find my wedding ring to bring it to her at the hospital?"
"It's Barbra Jean. Are you kiddin' me? She's like obsessed with you or somethin'. She makes crazy requests all the time. I didn't think that you'd care about a symbol of somethin' that 'dead and buried'. Dad told me this morning that you were sick. He said that you were supposed to get peace and quiet in bed all day. I didn't wanna wake you unless it was serious."
Reba looked down at her promise ring. It was a symbol of love and commitment. She and Mike were on their way down the road of a lifetime together. A stab of guilt lay buried in her breast. She took it off and put it in her purse. She put on the bridal ring set. It felt both foreign and familiar on her ring finger. It wasn't supposed to feel so comfortable. Reba wanted it off her hand as soon as possible. A sensation of intense sickness and desolation swept over her. Cheyenne went back to find Van to leave with the rest of the family for dinner. Reba reached into her cell phone to dial the familiar number. She prayed that her sister would answer the call.
"Paige, can you get here as soon as you can? I'm at Memorial Hospital in Houston. Something bad has happened. Just hop on a plane and get here. I need you really badly right now." Reba was fighting back the nausea that threatened to overwhelm her. Tears blinded her eyes and choked her voice. She closed her cell phone, swallowing hard and biting back the tears so she could enter the room.
She entered the room quietly and sat down in a chair. Brock's eyes were closed again. Reba was grateful for the reprieve. Reba closed her eyes to rest.
Brock's voice interrupted her thoughts. "Hey honey, you're back. How are the kids?"
He had the nerve to ask about the kids. He was putting them through more drama with another divorce. The kids had to be scared out of their minds. First, Brock gets into a life threatening accident and then Barbra Jean announces that she's getting a divorce. Reba was furious with Brock for creating this situation.
"The kids went to dinner. I did my best to reassure them that you'd be okay. They'll be back after awhile." Reba felt the tears fill her eyes again. Her stomach was churning. She felt the tears falling down her cheeks and the bile rush back up her throat.
"Honey, what's wrong?"
"I'll tell ya what's wrong. Once again, you've created a situation that I have to clean up. You mess things up and you leave me to pick up the pieces. I thought that you'd changed. Here I am stuck with the same old Brock Hart. I'm so mad at ya right now and I can't even talk to ya about it. Excuse me." Reba explained tearfully before emptying the contents of her stomach into a nearby trash can.
Reba woke up and found a trash can by the bed. She threw up in it just like in her dream. Brock woke up to the sounds that Reba made nearby. He rushed over to her side of the bed to hold her hair back while she finished vomiting.
"Feeling better, honey?"
Reba whirled around to face him. "No! I'm barfing up a lung here." She started crying and hitting him. She pounded her fists into his chest. "You left me for nothin'. It was all for nothin'. You hurt the kids. You destroy our family. I lost everythin' because you are the most selfish man that I've ever met!"
"Reba, slow down. Come on, Sweetheart. You're not makin' sense here. What happened to upset ya so bad?"
Brock put his arms around Reba and sat them down on the edge of the bed. She tried to explain her dream to him.
"Reba, it was just a dream. Everything is fine. You're awake now. I'm right here. I'm not hurt in any way. I'm working on my marriage with Barbra Jean. You know that I would never do anythin' to hurt the kids or you. It sounds like I didn't even do anythin' that bad in the dream."
"Barbra Jean was getting a divorce from ya. It felt like it did before when we filed for divorce. I had to deal with helping the kids through that same type of pain twice. Can't ya for once in your life be a decent loving husband?"
Brock sat there, stunned by Reba's remarks. He knew that she would be mad about him divorcing Barbra Jean, but he never anticipated this type of reaction. It was clear that they could not tell Reba the truth right now. She would not be able to handle it. Would she even forgive him? It sounded to him like she still hadn't gotten over their divorce. This type of news seemed to open those old wounds for her. The last thing that he wanted to do was hurt her all over again. This news would have to wait awhile longer until Reba would be able to handle it. Brock wondered what his next course of action should be...
What will Reba and Paige do after this? What will happen between Reba and Mike now? What will Brock say to help Reba? What will Brock do to help his chances with Reba? What will happen when Mike finds out about Reba's tattoo? Who will Reba end up with in Vegas?
What happens next? Stay tuned to find out in the next chapter!
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I was inspired to write this week by watching Hart to Hart videos on YouTube. I loved the flashbacks. I love the couple, Jonathan and Jennifer Hart almost as much as Brock and Reba Hart. I really like watching Stefanie Powers' movie also. She's a great actress. I plan to add my interest in these other Harts into my story. Why couldn't Reba have a crush on Robert Wagner when she was younger? He was really something back in the 70's and 80's.
Hart to Hart was on TV for five seasons and eight TV movies. Can someone help get the Reba cast some TV reunion movies, please? Is there someone we can write to about that?
Someone actually took my love for Reba and Hart to Hart and put it in a video on YouTube. One of the videos is called So Good Together.
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