Forever my Marine

Chapter #34

Chapter #34
⚠️PTSD⚠️
Scarlett’s POV
“Ma stop.” Louri says as I cling to Louri’s shirt and tears start to build in my eyes I hate that day and I don’t want to remember it I run out of the room and I feel like the walls are caving in no I don’t want to remember fuck. The memories come flooding back and I stumble into the guest room and fall to the floor against the wall and curl up into a ball as I sob as the memories flood my head.
⚠️PTSD episode⚠️
Louri’s POV
Scarlett just ran out of the room and down the hall leading to the guest room because of what my Ma said. “Great fucking job Ma.” I snap. “Don’t take that tone with me! It’s not my fault she can’t handle the truth.” Ma says. “She has PTSD!” Melanie yells and Ma loses all color in her face. “What? I didn’t know.” Ma says. “Yeah she most likely left so she wouldn’t get triggered.” I say. “NO!!” We hear Scarlett scream in pure terror. “Shit.” I say and I take off in her direction. “Scarlett honey it’s me.” I say putting me hands on my shoulders and she grabs my arms. “ROBERT LET ME GO!! I HAVE TO HELP!!” She screams oh fuck this isn’t good she thinks I’m Robert. “Baby we aren’t there we aren’t at the beach.” I say calmly. “LOURI!!” She screams in fear. “Honey come back to me.” I plead. “He’s going to kill her. I love her. Robert let me go, let me help her. I don’t want her to die. Robert let me go.” She begs me. I don't remember hearing her say that then again I was fighting a six foot four Marine. “SCARLETT!” I yell in her face causing her to jump and I feel awful for startling her. “Louri?” She asks. “Yeah baby I’m here.” I say and her hand goes to my abdomen where I was stabbed. “You’re ok.” She says. “Yes I’m ok. Come here.” I say and she launches herself into my arms. “I was so scared, Louri.” She cries. “I know you were.” I say rubbing her back. “I love you.” She says. “I love you too Honey so much.” I tell her I start to let her go and she clings to me. “Please don’t let me go.” She says so I pick her up and lay down on the bed in the guest room with her on top of me and she sobs into my shoulder. “I’ve got you I’m not letting go.” I tell her.
Melanie’s POV
I knew she had nightmares but I have never seen her like that. She was terrified. “You hurt my daughter!” I yell at Lisa. “I didn’t know.” She says with a guilt ridden expression. “How could you not know? She and Louri have been through a lot. You woke her from a nightmare once!” I yell furiously because my daughter is in pain. “I’ll apologize.” She says. “No you won’t go anywhere near my daughter or my grandkids get the fuck out!” I yell. “Will you tell her I’m sorry?” She asks as she grabs her purse. “Yes I will now leave.” I tell her sternly. I go back into the dining room where Devon is and he’s crying shit I hoped he wouldn’t hear too much but I guess I yelled too loud. “Hey bubs.” I say and he looks at me. “Is my Mommy ok?” He sniffles. “She will be, she has your Mama to take care of her.” I tell him as I sit next to him and pull him into my lap.
Scarlett’s POV
“Shhh it’s ok I’m right here I’ve got you.” Louri soothes. “I thought I was back there.” I tell her and she nods telling me to continue. “God Louri I was so scared.” I tell her and she holds me tight but not too tight. “Thank you.” I say between sobs. “For what?” She asks. “Getting me out of the memory. Is that what your PTSD episodes feel like?” I ask. “You mean pure fear and terror?” She says. “Yes.” I say. “Then yes that's what they feel like for me.” She says honestly. “Mommy?” I hear Devon’s voice come from the doorway. “Yeah sweetie?” I ask, wiping my face. “Will cuddles help?” He asks god he is so fucking sweet. “I would really like that. Come here Angel.” I say holding  my arm out and he comes and crawls into the bed between Louri and I. “I’m gonna go check on the girls, are you gonna be ok?” Louri asks as she brushes a strand of hair behind my ear. “Yeah I’ll be ok.” I tell her and she gives me a kiss making Devon let out an ‘ew’ and leaves to check on the girls.
Louri’s POV
I go upstairs to check on the girls and to my surprise they are still asleep even after all that yelling. I head back down stairs and completely ignore my Ma’s apologies. I don't want to hear it right now. I’ve seen Scarlett have nightmares and had to wake her up but I have never seen her have a full blown PTSD episode like that. I only knew what to do because it’s what she does for me. “Hey sweetheart, how are you doing?” Melanie asks, rubbing my back as I get a glass of water. “Mel, I have never seen her have a PTSD episode like that before. I’ve seen and woke her from nightmares but I have never seen her like that. And it was terrifying.” I tell her. “You seemed to know what to do.” She says. “I just did what she does for me. I don’t have them as often as I used to but I still get them. Hearing her scream like that broke my heart.” I tell her. “I already yelled at your mother but if you want to give it a go please do so because I’m ready to throw hands.” She says. “Mel, did you just seriously use the phrase ‘throw hands’?” I ask with a chuckle. “I did. She hurt my baby. That's not ok.” She says. “Trust me I am mad too. I love Scarlett and the kids with all my being and I never want them hurt never.” I say. “I know. You protected her at the cost of your own safety and well being and that pisses her off but also makes her feel safe when you are around at the same time. You take good care of her and the kids. I’m proud to call you my daughter.” She says, making me tear up. “Jesus you are going to make me cry.” I chuckle. “I meant every word.” She says. “I know you did.” I tell her as I pull her in for a hug. “I’m going to call Mildred. I need her right now.” I tell her. “Go call your mother.” She smiles. I love how she calls Mildred my mother.

A/N
I know that one was heavy but I promise the next one will be happy. Anygays see you in the next one.