Post by BoandNora-SexyLove4Ever on Oct 8, 2004 1:37:50 GMT -5
Getting Past The Pain- Final Chapter
The doctor was about to break the news when Marty came out of the room with that same look on her face.
Marty(To the doctor): I'll handle this ok?
After the doctor walked away, Bo turned to Marty.
Bo: What's going on Marty? You both look like hell.
Marty: She just lost the baby Bo. I wanted to be the one to break it to you because she's going to need you more than ever right now. (Pause) Bo, you can't tell her that this is for the best even if you feel that way. Even if that child was half Daniel's, it was still Nora's baby. And she's going to be devastated.
Bo( Regaining his composure): Nora's feelings have always been all I cared about. Of course I'm not going to say that to her. I just pray to god she dosn't try to back out of our wedding plans now.
Marty: Are you telling me your feelings for her are real Bo? I know you only planned to marry her to keep her out of prison.
Bo: She COULD still go to prison Marty. So could I. That man was a creep who deserved to die for what he did to her. I will NOT sit here and pretend that I'm sorry he's gone.
Marty: I don't expect you to. But you didn't answer my question?
Bo: Do I love her? You bet I do. I'd love nothing more than to spend eternity with that woman in there. I just have to convince HER.
Marty(Smiling): Then don't let her push you away. No matter how hard she tries, let her know you'll still be waiting for her.
Bo: That's exactly what I plan to do.
When Bo walked in the room, Nora was just beginning to open her eyes. This was the part he hated.
Bo: Hey Red. How you feeling?
Nora: Tired. (Looking around) What happened?
Bo: You collapsed. Don't you remember anything?
Nora: I... Uh... (Suddenly getting it) Oh God, the baby. I lost the baby didn't I?
Bo: Nora....
Nora: No please.... I need the truth Bo. I know you want to protect me but I need the truth. I can handle it. Am I still pregnant?
Bo(Pausing): I'm sorry Red. The baby's gone.
Nora(Putting her hand over her head): Oh God. God No. (She turned to face Bo) I know you probably think this is for the best... and who knws, maybe you're even right, but she was still my baby.
Bo: She?
Nora: Call it a feeling. A mother always knows. (Pause) My God, I didn't even want her half the time. I just wanted to pretend the whole thing never happened. I even made an appointment with an abortion clinic at one point. But I couldn't go through with it. I could never wish my own child dead no matter where she came from.
Bo: That's because your a good person Nora Buchanan. You see the good in everyone and I really admire you for that. ( He took her hand in his. a little while later she let it go)
Nora: I never wanted her to grow up that way Bo. She would have been hated because of where she came from. I guess in a way it's for the best. But... But I still miss her.
When she started crying, Bo took her in his arms. When she pulled away, she was suddenly very aware of what this meant.
Nora: I guess this means your off the hook.
Bo: Off the hook?
Nora: Well yeah... I'm not pregnant anymore. You don't have to marry me anymore.
Bo: Alright hold it right there. First of all, I didn't agree to marry you because I thought I HAD to.
Nora: I know. You were protecting me. That's over now.
Bo: NORA PLEASE. I'M NOT FINISHED.
Nora: Ok. I'm sorry.
Bo: Did you suddenly forget the fact that I told you I loved you? DID YOU? Because I WANT to marry you Red. Not because I HAVE to, or because I want to protect you... I want to marry you because I can't stand the thought of spending another second without you. Please tell me you understand that?
Nora: I...
Bo: Nora, don't do this to me. Don't push me out of your life again because you think I'll be better off. I can tell you right now that I won't. I love you Red. Always and forever. And I will still be here when you come through to the other side. I'm not going anywhere no matter how hard you try to push me away.
Nora: Even if it's what I want?
Bo: It's NOT what you want. It's what you think is best. So I'll tell you what? If you make me go away right now... I'll just park myself right outside that door and wait until you fall asleep.
Nora: And what will you do once I do?
Bo: Easy. I'll come and sit right where I am right now and watch you. I don't want to let you out of my sight again.
Nora(Smiling): Ok Bo. I Get it.
Bo: Does that mean I can stay?
Nora: Yes, You can stay.
Bo: And our wedding? Is it still on?
Nora: As if you'd LET me stop it? (Pause) Yes, It's still on.
Bo: Good. (He took her hand)
Nora: Excuse me but shouldn't you seal the deal a little better than that? I mean, you just got through telling me how much you love me. That's the best you can do?
He leaned down closer and she pulled him into her arms for a passionate kiss.
Nora: That's better.
Bo: Nora?
Nora: Yes...
Bo: You want to tell me what that was REALLY about?
Nora: God I hate it when you know me that well.
Bo: So spill.
Nora: I'm just tired of feeling this dirty. I want to be able to feel that kind of pleasure again.
Bo: You will baby. One day you will. You just wait.
Nora: Thanks.
Bo: No problem.
Nora: Well could you at least come up here and hold me.
Bo: That's something I can do.
As Bo watches the days turn into weeks, Nora is slowly beginning to heal. Though she moved out of their house, they spent most of their days together and their nights were spent talking on the phone about everything and nothing. After she would fall asleep he often found himself showing up at her doorstep just to check on her. He would stand in the doorway and watch her for a while and then dissapear downstairs and crash on her couch. He would wake up at five in the morning and be gone before she wandered downstairs and caught him. But this time he was busted. Just as she was opening her eyes at night, she caught a glimpse of him staring at her. Since she couldn't see who it was she ended up clobbering him with the bed post. When she heard his moans of agony, she turned on the light and ran to his side.
Nora: Bo? Bo are you ok? Bo?
Bo: Remind me never to get on your bad side ok? You just about killed me Red. You've got some aim.
Nora: Well I didn't KNOW it was you. What the hell are you doing in my bedroom in the middle of the night?
Bo: Watching you sleep. is that a crime?
Nora: It is when you don't live here.
Bo: Well we can change that you know? ( He gave her a sexy grin and she helped him up)
Nora: Are you really ok Bo?
Bo: I'm fine. Really. I just have a little bit of a headache.
Nora: Well I might be able to fix THAT. Come on.
She took him downstairs and got him an ice pack. They were both overwhelmed by their feelings when their hands touched. After she put it on his head, she went to put on some tea. Afterwards, they both sat on the couch and talked.
Nora: You been doing this long Buchanan?
Bo: What?
Nora: Oh don't play dumb. You know what I'm talking about.
Bo: I've been sleeping on your couch ever since I noticed a change in you. I was obviously right because then you sold your house and moved in with me. And that was fine, really. But what can I say? I was worried about you. I knew something was up with you. You just weren't your self. And then when you moved out, I don't know. I just needed to know you were safe.
Nora: Wait a minute... that means...
Bo: Yep. I spent the night here when Gabrielle thought I was at work. I heard you crying in the night Red. It broke my heart.
Nora: Why didn't you come up Bo... Did you think I'd turn you away?
Bo: Most of the time I heard our son creep up from his room. He must of been holding you or something because I heard his tiny voice whisper that it was going to be ok.
Nora: I know... and I hated it Bo. That was my Job. To make HIM feel safe. Instead he was doing it to me.
Bo: That's because he loves you. Just like I do. And I don't regret a single thing Red.
Nora: Neither do I Bo. I guess now it explains why I felt so safe at night. You were here to protect me weren't you?
Bo: I couldn't help it Red. I had to mak sure you were ok.
She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek.
Nora: You're a good man Bo Buchanan. I'm so happy your in my life.
She goes to get the tea and they share the pot and more conversation that goes well into the early morning.
The doctor was about to break the news when Marty came out of the room with that same look on her face.
Marty(To the doctor): I'll handle this ok?
After the doctor walked away, Bo turned to Marty.
Bo: What's going on Marty? You both look like hell.
Marty: She just lost the baby Bo. I wanted to be the one to break it to you because she's going to need you more than ever right now. (Pause) Bo, you can't tell her that this is for the best even if you feel that way. Even if that child was half Daniel's, it was still Nora's baby. And she's going to be devastated.
Bo( Regaining his composure): Nora's feelings have always been all I cared about. Of course I'm not going to say that to her. I just pray to god she dosn't try to back out of our wedding plans now.
Marty: Are you telling me your feelings for her are real Bo? I know you only planned to marry her to keep her out of prison.
Bo: She COULD still go to prison Marty. So could I. That man was a creep who deserved to die for what he did to her. I will NOT sit here and pretend that I'm sorry he's gone.
Marty: I don't expect you to. But you didn't answer my question?
Bo: Do I love her? You bet I do. I'd love nothing more than to spend eternity with that woman in there. I just have to convince HER.
Marty(Smiling): Then don't let her push you away. No matter how hard she tries, let her know you'll still be waiting for her.
Bo: That's exactly what I plan to do.
When Bo walked in the room, Nora was just beginning to open her eyes. This was the part he hated.
Bo: Hey Red. How you feeling?
Nora: Tired. (Looking around) What happened?
Bo: You collapsed. Don't you remember anything?
Nora: I... Uh... (Suddenly getting it) Oh God, the baby. I lost the baby didn't I?
Bo: Nora....
Nora: No please.... I need the truth Bo. I know you want to protect me but I need the truth. I can handle it. Am I still pregnant?
Bo(Pausing): I'm sorry Red. The baby's gone.
Nora(Putting her hand over her head): Oh God. God No. (She turned to face Bo) I know you probably think this is for the best... and who knws, maybe you're even right, but she was still my baby.
Bo: She?
Nora: Call it a feeling. A mother always knows. (Pause) My God, I didn't even want her half the time. I just wanted to pretend the whole thing never happened. I even made an appointment with an abortion clinic at one point. But I couldn't go through with it. I could never wish my own child dead no matter where she came from.
Bo: That's because your a good person Nora Buchanan. You see the good in everyone and I really admire you for that. ( He took her hand in his. a little while later she let it go)
Nora: I never wanted her to grow up that way Bo. She would have been hated because of where she came from. I guess in a way it's for the best. But... But I still miss her.
When she started crying, Bo took her in his arms. When she pulled away, she was suddenly very aware of what this meant.
Nora: I guess this means your off the hook.
Bo: Off the hook?
Nora: Well yeah... I'm not pregnant anymore. You don't have to marry me anymore.
Bo: Alright hold it right there. First of all, I didn't agree to marry you because I thought I HAD to.
Nora: I know. You were protecting me. That's over now.
Bo: NORA PLEASE. I'M NOT FINISHED.
Nora: Ok. I'm sorry.
Bo: Did you suddenly forget the fact that I told you I loved you? DID YOU? Because I WANT to marry you Red. Not because I HAVE to, or because I want to protect you... I want to marry you because I can't stand the thought of spending another second without you. Please tell me you understand that?
Nora: I...
Bo: Nora, don't do this to me. Don't push me out of your life again because you think I'll be better off. I can tell you right now that I won't. I love you Red. Always and forever. And I will still be here when you come through to the other side. I'm not going anywhere no matter how hard you try to push me away.
Nora: Even if it's what I want?
Bo: It's NOT what you want. It's what you think is best. So I'll tell you what? If you make me go away right now... I'll just park myself right outside that door and wait until you fall asleep.
Nora: And what will you do once I do?
Bo: Easy. I'll come and sit right where I am right now and watch you. I don't want to let you out of my sight again.
Nora(Smiling): Ok Bo. I Get it.
Bo: Does that mean I can stay?
Nora: Yes, You can stay.
Bo: And our wedding? Is it still on?
Nora: As if you'd LET me stop it? (Pause) Yes, It's still on.
Bo: Good. (He took her hand)
Nora: Excuse me but shouldn't you seal the deal a little better than that? I mean, you just got through telling me how much you love me. That's the best you can do?
He leaned down closer and she pulled him into her arms for a passionate kiss.
Nora: That's better.
Bo: Nora?
Nora: Yes...
Bo: You want to tell me what that was REALLY about?
Nora: God I hate it when you know me that well.
Bo: So spill.
Nora: I'm just tired of feeling this dirty. I want to be able to feel that kind of pleasure again.
Bo: You will baby. One day you will. You just wait.
Nora: Thanks.
Bo: No problem.
Nora: Well could you at least come up here and hold me.
Bo: That's something I can do.
As Bo watches the days turn into weeks, Nora is slowly beginning to heal. Though she moved out of their house, they spent most of their days together and their nights were spent talking on the phone about everything and nothing. After she would fall asleep he often found himself showing up at her doorstep just to check on her. He would stand in the doorway and watch her for a while and then dissapear downstairs and crash on her couch. He would wake up at five in the morning and be gone before she wandered downstairs and caught him. But this time he was busted. Just as she was opening her eyes at night, she caught a glimpse of him staring at her. Since she couldn't see who it was she ended up clobbering him with the bed post. When she heard his moans of agony, she turned on the light and ran to his side.
Nora: Bo? Bo are you ok? Bo?
Bo: Remind me never to get on your bad side ok? You just about killed me Red. You've got some aim.
Nora: Well I didn't KNOW it was you. What the hell are you doing in my bedroom in the middle of the night?
Bo: Watching you sleep. is that a crime?
Nora: It is when you don't live here.
Bo: Well we can change that you know? ( He gave her a sexy grin and she helped him up)
Nora: Are you really ok Bo?
Bo: I'm fine. Really. I just have a little bit of a headache.
Nora: Well I might be able to fix THAT. Come on.
She took him downstairs and got him an ice pack. They were both overwhelmed by their feelings when their hands touched. After she put it on his head, she went to put on some tea. Afterwards, they both sat on the couch and talked.
Nora: You been doing this long Buchanan?
Bo: What?
Nora: Oh don't play dumb. You know what I'm talking about.
Bo: I've been sleeping on your couch ever since I noticed a change in you. I was obviously right because then you sold your house and moved in with me. And that was fine, really. But what can I say? I was worried about you. I knew something was up with you. You just weren't your self. And then when you moved out, I don't know. I just needed to know you were safe.
Nora: Wait a minute... that means...
Bo: Yep. I spent the night here when Gabrielle thought I was at work. I heard you crying in the night Red. It broke my heart.
Nora: Why didn't you come up Bo... Did you think I'd turn you away?
Bo: Most of the time I heard our son creep up from his room. He must of been holding you or something because I heard his tiny voice whisper that it was going to be ok.
Nora: I know... and I hated it Bo. That was my Job. To make HIM feel safe. Instead he was doing it to me.
Bo: That's because he loves you. Just like I do. And I don't regret a single thing Red.
Nora: Neither do I Bo. I guess now it explains why I felt so safe at night. You were here to protect me weren't you?
Bo: I couldn't help it Red. I had to mak sure you were ok.
She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek.
Nora: You're a good man Bo Buchanan. I'm so happy your in my life.
She goes to get the tea and they share the pot and more conversation that goes well into the early morning.