Getting past the pain- Parts 8 & 9 (Nora&Bo, Pg13)

[BoandNora-SexyLove4Ever]

Getting past the pain- Part 8

Bo looked at Nora, who looked as if she was going to pass out, and he knew exactly what was going on with her.

Bo: Nora, it's ok. If you don't want to do this you don't have to. We can simply live together if you'd be more comfortable.

Nora gave him a forced smile before continuing.

Nora: Bo, you don't understand. It dosn't matter if we get married or live together. I will always be afraid.

He walked over to where she was standing and took her hand.

Bo: Do you trust me?

Nora: You know I do.

Bo: Then will you let me help you with this? Will you let me be your friend right now?

Nora: Yeah. Turns out your exactly what I need.

Bo: Good. So lets go.

He took her hand and led her out the door. He took the letter opener and dusted it of her prints. afterwards he placed it in his safe. She hated what he was doing but she didn't have the stength to fight him on it. After he was done, they climbed in the back of his truck and drove, completely forgetting everything going on at home. Eventually they reached a carnival and she lit up with excitement.

Nora: I can't believe you remembered...

Bo: Oh Nora, I remember everything about you. You were magic to me. You still are. (Pausing as she smiles at him) You want to get some cotton candy?

Nora: Later... right now I just want to( suddenly remembering her condition she lost the color in her face).

Bo: What? What is it sweetie?

Nora: I... I can't believe I forgot I was pregnant. Now I can't go on these rides.

Bo: We'll save that for next time ok?

Nora: Promise?

Bo: I promise. ( They looked at each other with the look of two people in love. Nobody would have guessed it was a ruse.) So tell me Red... You want Cotton candy or do you want to play some games?

Nora: I want to play skeeball... You up for a challenge?

Bo: I'm always up for a challenge... what are the stakes?

Nora: Lets see... (Pretends to be thinking) Pretty high stakes Bo. You think You handle it?

Bo: I haven't heard an offer yet. You're not chickening out are you?

Nora: Me? Never! (Pause) If I win then you tell me something I want to know.

Bo: Nora... what is there to know... You already know everything about me.

Nora: Well maybe... but there's always more to be discovered... You and I both know we've changed since the last time we were together.

Bo: Well that's true... But what if I win...

Nora: You won't win

Bo: But what If I Do?

Nora: Well you won't... but if you do then...then I'll let you kiss me.

Bo: You will huh?

Nora: A deals a deal... you game?

Bo: With stakes like that how can I refuse?

After playing a few rounds of high stakes Skeeball, Nora was winning once again.

Nora: I'll tell you what? Since I'm in a good mood...
( She leaned in and kissed his cheek, causing him to smile.)

Bo: Do you enjoy this Red?

Nora(Feigning innocence): What?

Bo: Don't WHAT Me! Why do you ALWAYS win?

Nora: Practice baby. Practice makes perfect. Haven't you ever got that?

Bo: Yeah, but I could never grasp the concept. At least not with you.

Nora: Ok ok. I want that Cotton candy.

Bo: Are you backing out?

Nora: Are you crazy? Games over.

He looked up and saw the big red letters that said winner. She had beaten the record once again.

Bo: How do you do that?

Nora: that's my secret commish. I'm the one asking the questions remember?

Bo: Yeah, whatever. Lets get your cotton candy.

After picking up their cotton candy they sat on the grass and looked up at the stars.

Nora: Have you ever thought about what our life would have been like if you hadn't went out on that boat?

Bo: Is that your question?

Nora: Yeah. I really want to know if you've thought about me at all over the years because I can't seem to get it out of my head.

Bo: What?

Nora: You and Me... Us... I just can't figure out how we let it get so bad before we bailed. And every time I think about what went wrong it breaks my heart. Because you were everything that mattered to me.

Bo: You were my whole world Nora. I've thought about everything from our first kiss to the day We said goodbye... And yes... I wonder what would have happened if I hadn't shut you out. you know what I discovered?

Nora: What?

Bo: That it dosn't matter.

( when she gets a sad look on her face, he turns her around to face him. )

Bo: Not for the reasons you think Red. It dosn't matter because it's over. I can't turn back the clock and not go on that boat. Everything that happened that night happened for a reason. I know we can't see it now but maybe it was for the best.

Nora: How can you say that? We had the most amazing love story.

Bo: Yeah we did. But I don't want some love story that fizzles out. I want the real thing. I want to be able to tell our grand kids that we had the kind of love that never dies; that we went through some tough times and still came out on top. Nora, I want to know that we can make mistakes and find a way to forgive each other. Can you honestly say that we have that now?

Nora: That's the problem Bo. We don't have anything. I mean we're sitting here planning on getting married and we're no where near getting back together. This is all for show .

Bo: Exactly. And isn't that the point Red?

Nora: I don't follow.

Bo: this whole "show" we're putting on has reawakened the very thing we're afraid to deal with. Our feelings for each other.

Nora: And what might those be?

Bo: Well I don't know about you... but I think I'm falling in love with you once again. (When she tried to speak he put his hands up to stop her) Don't say it Nora. Don't tell me not to love you. It's too late for that.

Nora(Tears in her eyes): You love me? Oh God I never thought I'd hear you say that again. I never thought I'd hear those three magic words out of your mouth ever again.

Bo: Well believe me... I never thought I'd say it.

Nora: Do you mean it? I mean your not just saying it are you? Your not...(He interupts her)

Bo: I love you Nora. The one thing I've realized through this whole mess is that we don't know how much time we have left. I thought I'd be married to you forever and when we weren't it almost destroyed me. But I guess in a way you can say it made me stronger.

Nora: I know how you feel. It made me stronger too. I had to learn to live without my heart.

Bo: Yeah... and I think that's a good thing.

Nora: How so?

Bo: We've learned to breathe without each other. We've learned how to be independent. For so long our whole life revolved around each other. Now, I'm not saying that's a bad thing because I don't think it is. I'm just saying it's taught me to appreciate what's really important.

Nora: Which is?

Bo: You. Matthew. The sunset. Long walks like these. Nora, I never realized how important the little things could be. I was always so consumed with the bigger things. Now I'm just grateful to be here.

Nora: You know? That's funny. I always thought you WERE consumed by the little things. I guess that shows how little I really know about the man you are today. I'm sorry for not looking close enough.

Bo: And I'm sorry for not forgiving you in the first place. I put you so high up on that pedestal... I expected you to be perfect Red... and when you weren't I was so disoriented that I didn't know what to do. Our marriage started falling apart long before Sam came into the picture. I need to take my own share of responsibility for that. The problem was that we stopped trusting each other.

There was a breif pause.

Nora: I never thought I'd hear you admit that. We were never the same after Georgie were we?

Bo: I think it started before that. If it hadn't, the Gerogie mess never would of happened.

Nora: I guess you're right.

Bo: You know? This feels good. I feel like we've really covered a lot of ground tonight.

Nora: We have. We've finally been able to be honest with each other. That means we're getting somewhere.

(Pause)

Bo: I'm not going to lie to you Nora. I want you back. But I know that we have some work to do... and I know this is a really bad time... but...

Nora: Bo, we're getting married. we'll have all the time in the world to work on all of these emotions. I have so much I want to tell you. So much I think we need to say. But not tonight. Tonight I just want to enjoy being with you. You think you can handle that?

Bo: Yeah, I think I can. As long as you promise me something?

Nora: What?

Bo: That if you start feeling uncomfortable you let me know. I just want you to feel safe again red. That's all I want.

Nora: That's all... ( She gave him THAT look.)

Bo: Well not ALL... But you know what I mean.

Nora: Yes, I do. But you don't have to worry anymore. I always feel safe with you.

he smiled at her.

Nora: I'll tell you what? Why don't we go play basket ball and you can see if you can win that little wager we made.

Bo: Nora, you hate basket ball.

Nora: But YOU love it. Lets go.

Nora watched Bo's face come alive as they played and she was once again convinced she had made the right choice. After a few rounds it was obvious that Bo had won. He smiled at her.

Bo: You don't have to do this if your not ready. Believe me I can wait.

Nora: You shouldn't have to. A deals a deal.

She leans in and kisses him gently on the lips. It does get a little passionate before she has to pull away because she is uncomfortable.

Bo: Well?

Nora: It felt good Bo. It did.

Bo: But?

Nora: Well I was a little uncomfortable towards the end...please don't take this the wrong way.

Bo: Your not ready. I get it.

Nora: Thank you. I think we should call it a night.

Bo: If your ready.

A little while later they arrived at the house. he was about to open the door when she felt a little light headed. She passed out in his arms as he tried to wake her up.

To Be Continued

[BoandNora-SexyLove4Ever]

Getting past the pain- Part 9

Nora slumped to the floor in Bo's arms after passing out. when she wouldn't wake up, he began to panic.

Bo: Dam it Nora. Don't do this to me. Wake up.

He put his head down and listened to her heart beat. It was then that he realized she wasn't breathing.

Bo: Oh God.... NO.... No you don't... You are NOT dying on me you hear? Your NOT.

As he began to perform CPR he thought breifly about calling an ambulance. He knew it was probably the smart thing to do but he couldn't risk it. Instead he called Marty, who promised to keep things as quiet as possible. Within minutes she was walking in the door with her medical bag.

Marty: What happened Bo?

Bo: I'm not really sure. We were coming home from a carnival and she just collapsed in my arms.

Marty: She didn't go on any rides did she?

Bo: No. We just played a few games and sat and talked on the grass. Then....

Marty: What? (pause) Bo, you have to tell me. I need to know everything If I'm going to help her.

Bo: There's not really much to tell. She kissed me. That's all.

Marty: Ok, so how did she react to that? Was she tense at all?

Bo: She said she was a little uncomfortable towards the end. But Marty, she's dealing with alot these days. It's almost impossible to avoid stress.

Marty: What else?

Bo: What do you mean what else? Isn't that enough?

Marty: It would be if it was the truth. I think there's more.

Bo( hemming and hawing a little): Well, we did talk about our past. And I... I told her I wanted her back. I told her I loved her.

Marty: Oh Geese. That means she's on overload. We've got to get her to a hospital fast.

Bo: Why? What's going on?

Marty: She could lose the baby.

Bo watched in agony as they carried her away on a stretcher. He would have done anything to take her place right now and it killed him to think what might happen to her after everything she's endured. Somehow he had to find a way to make it better.

Marty: Bo? You coming?

Bo: I'm right behind you.

He climbed into the ambulance that Marty ended up calling and placed his hand in hers. He took his other hand and began to brush the stray hair out of her face.

Bo: Baby it's ok. I'm right here. Everything is going to be all right. I promise.

When they got to the hospital, they were already rushing her into the emergency room. All he could do was stand on the sidelines and pray.

Bo: I love you Nora. You're going to be just fine.

He watched as they hooked her up to a million different machines and it broke his heart. She just had to be all right. There was simply no alternative. as they continued to work on her, he was reminded of another time he almost lost her so many years ago.

Bo: Sometimes I don’t understand you, red. How could you want to go

through something like this alone? I thought that’s what love was

really all about, you share everything in someone’s life, all of

it, even the pain. Maybe you didn’t really know just how much I

love you. Maybe I didn’t tell you enough, maybe it wasn’t clear,

but…honey, I love you. I love you more than anyone’s ever loved

anybody. And if you can pull through this, I swear, I’ll prove it.

I promise. Wake up and look at me and see me. See me, please.

B: Open your eyes, sweetheart. Please. Come on, open your eyes and

take a look at the guy who just loves you so much that he would...

Nora. (she slowly opens her eyes) Hey bright eyes. Nora? Nora, can you see?

Nora: Bo?

Bo: I’m right here, sweetheart.

Nora: What are you doing here?

Bo: Nora, can you see me?

Nora: Yeah. I can see.

Bo: You can see! I’m sorry, I’m sorry, okay, okay, but you can see,

really? Huh?

Nora: Yeah!

Bo: Are you sure?

Nora: I can see!

Bo: Really? Well, okay, what am I wearing?

Nora: You’re wearing a really goofy grin.

Bo: You can see!

Nora: What are you doing here? What are you doing here, you aren’t

supposed to know.

Bo: Yeah, I know that, but you relax, all right? You’re supposed to

be recovering right now.

Nora: How did you find out?

Bo: Look, that’s not important, the only thing that matters right

now is that you’re fine and you can see.

Nora: But I don’t understand…<br>
Bo: Honey, listen, we’ve got all the time in the world to talk

about whatever it is that you want to talk about. Right now, I

want to get Ben and I want him to get in here and check you out,

all right?

Nora: (crying) Don’t leave…<br>
Bo: All right, honey, just relax, okay? I want to get Ben. (she

won’t let go of his hand) Hey, come on, are you supposed to be

getting those things wet so soon after surgery? (leaves)

Nora: I can see. (laughs)

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Bo: Here’s looking at you, kid.

Nora: I like that part, the looking part.

Bo: Me too.

Nora: I know you, Bo. And I know no matter what you say, you are

furious with me for keeping you in the dark about this, aren’t

you?

Bo: You have to swear to me that you will never shut me out like

this again.

Nora: I thought I was doing the right thing.

Bo: I know. It wasn’t. I’m not a shrinking violet, I’m not some

fair weather fiancé. I love you more than anything in this world,

so I think that means that it’s enough to go through whatever with

you... I mean, the good, the bad, the rotten, the scary, the

wonderful, the whole enchilada.

Nora: You are angry with me.

Bo: All I feel tonight is gratitude. I am so grateful that you’re

going to be all right, that you still have your eyesight, because

it’s really obvious that you have a hard time accepting help.

Nora: So I’ve been told.

Bo: Now that the whole scare is over, I think it’s safe to say that

it’s a good thing you aren’t blind, because you would have been

tough to handle.

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Bo is whispering in Nora's’s ear.

Nora: (laughs) Bo! We can’t.

Bo: Sure we can, we have something to celebrate.

Nora: But here? Now?

Bo: Why not? I don’t know about you, but I’ve never done it in a

hospital bed before.

Nora: (laughs) Bo Buchanan! I just had brain surgery.

Bo: I know, but it’s not your brain that I’m after right now,

honey. (climbs in next to her- kissing)

Nora: I’m about to get out of here any minute! We’ve got the rest of

our lives.

Bo: I know, we don’t have a second to waste.

(kiss)

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Bo(staring through the window after snapping out of his daydreamns): I got you back then Red. I'll get you back now. You just keep fighting. Keep fighting baby. I'll be there.

He was then interupted by the doctors coming out of the emergency room. It didn't look good. He could tell by the look on their faces.

Bo: How is she doc?

To Be Continued

[DebbieCee]

You've really got me caught up in your story. I love how you bring in events from their past & weave them into your story. I hope you will share more with us very soon!

[RomanticFool]

This fan fic has me totally enthralled! Love like what they had doesn't ever go away. I loved his memories at the end! I'm so in to this story!

[autumnstar]

Sweet scenes at the fair but the last part was scary!! Great job!!

[HazelNut]

Super installation! And you're leaving us in just a bit of suspense.

[keagan]

OMG!!! cliffhagner

[bn14ever]

what a cliffhanger! this story is just good. our body can indeed can react to how we feel and deal with things. you captured this concept well! i love the flashback moment. i remember it well. little nervous about what is coming next. but excited as well.