A 'what if' story where one night before Scarlett went to the Mills, Rhett came early and heard giggle coming from her bedroom.

He opened the door to find his house was already dark with no one wandering around, including the servants. He sighed, realizing he was late for supper. It's still 9, but somehow everyone has gone to bed. He knew that mammy was not in her best condition, perhaps Scarlett go to bed earlier so she could dismiss her to rest. Slightly, he heard Bonnie's giggle from Scarlett bedroom.

That's weird. Scarlett whom even less motherly than a cat won't bother to entertain Bonnie in her bedtime. He even doubts Scarlett knew Bonnie was afraid of the dark.

Curious, he open her bedroom slowly, surprised when he realize it wasn't locked the way it used to be. He was amazed by the sight he sees. Bonnie, giggling in Scarlett's arms when she teased her gently. He smiled, as he thought he just saw a painting.

"My darling Bonnie, I'm afraid your beloved daddy has been spying on us. Do come in, Mr. Butler." she raised her voice to make sure Rhett know his presence known.

Scarlett was wearing her emerald green nightgown, the one that suits her eyes well. It was hard not to notice the beauty of his darling wife when she was only in her nightgown. His favorite one to be exact. He walks hesitantly as he used to be banned from this room.

'After all the fuss about banning me from her room, this crazy woman invited me in.' he mocked.

"Come here Daddy, mommy has promised me to tell the story of how she meets you." Said Bonnie, her eyes was gleaming with happiness.

Scarlett was never a good mother to her, not that it has bothered Bonnie so much. But he believes this young lady might wanted to have some time with her mother. "I'm sorry dear, as much as I want to join my beautiful ladies, I think it's better for me not to intrude your girls night."

"It's okay, Rhett." She smiled. He looks at her with pain. How long has he been longing to see that beautiful smile. Perhaps, tonight he could see more of it.

"I believe the story must wait until I have changed into something cleaner or else I would bring dirt into your mother's bed." he grins.

Bonnie giggle happily while Scarlett mock him with her expression. Well, he won't think about it. Maybe for tonight, even if it's just for tonight, this family could work the way it was supposed to be.

"Since we're gonna have to wait for your daddy, why don't you tell me why you run out of fear into my room tonight, darling." Scarlett pet her daughter's hair with one arm while the other one still holding to her tiny body. Rhett could only amazed by what he could see. He walks to the door in fear that all of this was just a dream or some drunk imagination even when he was quite sure he hasn't drunk anything tonight.

"Oh Mommy, Prissy is a fool!" And suddenly his laughter roared listening the harsh word coming out of her darling little daughter. Scarlett was in shock to hear the word but couldn't hide her smile to hear the word that was indeed true.

"Rhett! Please hurry up before your daughter come into realization that her father is no less of a fool than Prissy." She exclaims with smiles trying to cover her laughter.

Rhett walks to the door chuckling "Your wish is my command, Mrs. Butler."