Chapter 9: Nurse Bonnie

"Rhett, please, you know I love you. I love you with all my heart." Scarlett shouted as she tried yet again to grasp his arms. Only this time she found her arms at her side. What had happened? Was this a sign of what was to come? Their marriage drifting away as in a dream? This made Scarlett's heart sink just to think of that matter.

"I was a damn fool to ever believe that she ever loved me." Rhett said under his breath. Going around the room he began knocking things over and causing a ruckus. Knocking over chairs, tables and finally knocking over the very lovely china plat that had belonged to Ellen and Gerald; the plate had been given to Rhett and Scarlett when they married.

A gasp came to her lips as Scarlett looked on in fear. Going over to the broken pieces she watched as their marriage and future shattered along with the china. Sinking to her knees she began picking up the many broken pieces. Holding them Scarlett found tears in her eyes. This had belonged to her mother and father and now it was no more.

Looking over her shoulder she found Rhett standing in front of the fire once again. Scarlett really had ruined their lives together. First off with loving Ashley instead of him, wanting Rhett's money instead of him, oh, it truly was her fault, all her fault. She just had to expect that and she had she finally had accepted it.

"Fine Rhett, I will sign the divorce papers." Scarlett said to herself as she knew deep down in her heart she didn't want to.

Vision becoming clear Scarlett began to wake from her slumber. How long had she been asleep for this time? She asked herself as she put her right hand to her forehead. No fever and no clamminess.

"Mother, mother," Bonnie's little voice came moments later. Standing nearby Bonnie stood next to her daddy holding his hand within hers.

"Keep your voice down Bonnie Blue," Rhett told his daughter in a whisper. Eyes drifting they met with Rhett's. How could she sign those papers? Scarlett didn't know, but one way or another she intended to find out.

"What happened?" Scarlett asked as she could see the worry within her husband's eyes.

"You weren't able to breathe so they had to take care of the swelling." Rhett answered as Bonnie now sat on the edge of the bed.

"Mother, are you going to be alright?" Bonnie asked as she kicked her legs back and forth.

"I think so dear." Scarlett answered as she took her daughters small hand.

"The doctors have already done the surgery." Rhett spoke in a gentle voice.

"How did it go?" Scarlett found herself asking. She was hoping it would be good news. She couldn't wait to get out of the hospital.

"Dr. Meade said it went well." Rhett answered. "You might be able to go home today, but he said that depends if all the signs of cleared up enough to do so," Helping her sit up he handed her a glass of water.

Taking the glass Scarlett took a small drink. Handing the glass back to Rhett Scarlett nodded her head. Sighing happily Scarlett smiled for the first time in quite a while.

"What's wrong mother does something hurt?" Bonnie asked turning towards her taking out a little black bag. "I can check to see if anything is wrong or give it a kiss to make it feel better."

Rhett laughed at this. "She's been playing doctor all morning," sitting in the chair next to the bed.

How cute that was Bonnie always like to help with things around the house or with people. She would grow up to be a very good nurse. Whoever would have her for a nurse would be very lucky. A laugh came from Scarlett's throat. "No, thank you Bonnie, everything seems to be in working order," Giving her daughter a kiss on the end of the nose.

Giggling a little Bonnie fell back onto the bed with delight. Tickling her a little more Scarlett smiled down at her. Looking at the scene before him Rhett couldn't help but smile at this. He had never seen Scarlett being this way to Bonnie. It was a nice sight to see for once. On the other hand he couldn't let things like this get in his way of the divorce that he wanted.

Moments later Dr. Meade came in with Scarlett's charts. "I see you're awake. How are you feeling Scarlett?"

Still a little tired and a little weak, besides that I'm feeling alright." Scarlett answered putting a hand through Bonnie's black curly hair.

"I've been helping mother out." Bonnie spoke as a smile came to her face. "I'm going to be a nurse someday, along with a famous horse woman."

"Have you?" Dr. Meade asked patting her head. She was a cute child, a very lively child. "We certainly need more nurses around here."

"Come Bonnie, off the bed." Rhett motioned his daughter off the bed. Sliding off the bed Bonnie went and sat on her father's lap while Dr. Meade checked Scarlett.

"Your throat appears to still be swollen, but not as much as it was before." Dr. Meade answered as he began looking down Scarlett's red swollen throat. "The whiteness on your tongue has begun to go away, but there appears to be a little left. I'm going to suggest you stay one more night and let us see how you are in the morning."

Hearing those words were somewhat of a relief for Scarlett. Could she be pulling out of this terrible illness? God only knew the answer to this. Giving his wife a kiss he smiled at her. He knew she could pull through this. After all she was Scarlett O'Hara she could do anything and she pretty much did anything she wanted no matter what the coast was.

After a little while Scarlett grew tired. Yawning once or twice she found it hard to keep her eyes opened. "I think Bonnie has the same idea." Rhett whispered as he looked down to see his daughter asleep in his lap. "I will be back later today." He whispered as he picked his little girl up. Kissing her hand Rhett left so Scarlett could get some sleep as well.

Shutting her eyes Scarlett began to drift in and out of sleep. Would the nightmare stay at bay or was it a sign of Rhett and hers marriage?

A/N: I'm back. Sorry it took me forever to update. Been busy with school. I'm still working on my children's lit story. (I had one reader ask me the title, but I couldn't respond back. If they do read this chapter. Could you please make an account so I can write back to you. Thanks. The story is called: A Love Story in London.) I really didn't care for the ending of this chapter, but it was all I could come up with for now. Hope you liked it:)