Title is from The Worry Song by Joe Walsh

New chapter at long last! Okay so sorry that I took so long to get this out, just haven't been feeling the story. This is very much a filler chapter, it's pretty much setting up the last few chapters.

Scarlett sighed impatiently as Doctor Meade assessed her, despite her protests D Meade had insisted upon regular check ups despite the fact that nothing had been wrong with Scarlett for weeks. Doctor Meade frowned slightly as he worked whether from concentration or worry Scarlett didn't know and she was getting so impatient that she was starting not to care. Doctor Meade cleared his throat as he stepped back and put his things away,

"Everything seems to be fine Mrs butler"

"That is what I was trying to tell you"

"After an accident such as yours Mrs butler it is best to check in regularly" Scarlett started to show the doctor out before stopping,

"Doctor Meade may I ask you a question, a medical one that is"

"Of course"

"Will I be able to have another child" the frown returned to Doctor Meade's face,

"It's hard to say Mrs Butler, your trauma may have affected your ability or you may be completely able to conceive, however it may be difficult to carry the child and give birth because of the damage done to you following your miscarriage. Is there a particular reason you are asking?"

"No particular reason Doctor. Meade, I simply wished to know" Doctor Meade eyed her speculatively

"I'll leave you to get dressed then"

"Thankyou Doctor"

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Rhett raised his head at the knock on his office door and saw Doctor Meade standing in the doorway,

"What can I do for you Doctor Meade?"

"I wanted to discuss your wife" Rhett furrowed his brow,

"Is everything alright with Scarlett?"

"Yes she is fine" Rhett frowned slightly,

"Then what seems to be the problem?" Doctor Meade moved forward to the chair,

"May I?"

"Please" The man sat down and Rhett could see that he seemed to be struggling with what to say next,

"Mrs Butler was asking me about the possibility of having another child," Rhett felt a small jolt of shock, he was unaware that Scarlett wanted anymore children, "I told her that her accident could have affected her ability to conceive, or it could have had not affect whatsoever."

"That is good news then"

"Yes, however I have some concerns"

"Such as?"

"It is my professional opinion that Scarlett having another child could be hazardous to her health " Rhett's stomach twisted uncomfortably, "I believe that having another child after the severity of her accident could result in a miscarriage of the child or if the child is carried to term could…" he trailed off and Rhett sat up urgently,

"Could what? Kill her?"

"I didn't say that Mr Butler" he placated,

"But it could"

"In the most severe situation it could lead to her death" Rhett's lips spread into a thin line,

"Thank-you Doctor Meade. I'll show you out."

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Scarlett was beginning to worry, Rhett had not emerged from his office since she had come down from her examination, and he had not answered her when she had knocked on the door. He had asked for a tray to come to his office and had not eaten with everyone else and now he had still not left his room and it was well past midnight, currently she was pacing in her room seriously considering waking Pork to ram the door in. She heard a door close downstairs and her head snapped around, moments later Rhett emerged through the door swaying slightly.

"Evening darling"

"What on earth have you been doing all evening? Why didn't you come out for dinner and why did you ignore – are you drunk?" Rhett nodded fumbling with his tie,

"I may have had a drink, or two"

"Or twenty" she snapped, shaking her head she reached to help him with his tie, "what is wrong with you"

"Nothing" he said sullenly, "its not me that you have to worry about"

"What do you mean by that"

"I spoke to Doctor Meade, after your appointment"

"Oh?" Scarlett started to help him unbutton his shirt

"He told me that you asked about having another baby"

"Oh" she said disapprovingly, "and why are you discussing my private conversations with Doctor Meade?"

"He told me about it"

"I am going to have words with him, how dare he-"

"He said you could die" he blurted out

"I am aware, he as much said the same to me"

"And you're not concerned?" she sat him down on the bed and bent down to help him with his shoes,

"Rhett there is always these risks when you have children, Melly was very unwell after she had Beau. It's quite common"

"That does not make me feel better in any way Scarlett"

"Why are you so worried Rhett?" she stroked his face tenderly,

"Because I don't want you to die Scarlett" she laughed lightly,

"We all do eventually darling"

"Yes but you're not supposed to die until you're a hundred years old" he said adamantly, Scarlett smiled,

"One hundred years old? My the things I will have seen"

"Don't mock me"

"Rhett, why are you worrying about this now? I am not pregnant, and if I ever am again then we can worry" she lay him down and kissed his forehead, "now get some sleep."

"But-"

"Sleep" he closed his eyes and Scarlett smiled climbing into the bed next to him and resting her cheek against his chest.

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The next morning when Scarlett emerged from the closet Rhett was laying on the bed a small

smile on his face,

"What are you smiling about?" she teased

"I was just thinking about the last time we took a holiday"

"Our honeymoon was the last time we went away together" she said tightly,

"I am aware, I thought that perhaps the two of us could go away again"

"What about the children?"

"It wouldn't be for any extended period of time, perhaps a week, and Mammy is more than capable of looking after them"

"Where would we go?"

"I was thinking we could spend a few days in Charleston, I got a letter yesterday, my niece has gotten engaged and my mother would like us to attend the celebration of her engagement"

"You have a niece?" She questioned furrowing her brow,

"Yes my brothers daughter"

"What her name?"

"Elizabeth"

"And how old is she?" Rhett chuckled,

"You know my dear, I'm not entirely sure. 17 perhaps"

"How do you not know how old you niece is?"

"Do you know how old Suellen's children are?" Scarlett pursed her lips and Rhett laughed again

"Oh shush you" she jokingly admonished "I think we should go"

"Really?"

"Yes really Rhett, I think I would like to meet the rest of your family" Rhett appeared behind her in the vanity mirror before kissing her cheek

"I will send word to my Mother today"

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