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Snippets of Bliss (Single Chapter Story)
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Tina set her briefcase down as soon as she opened the front door. She then walked quietly into their bedroom, in case Bette was sleeping. Bette turned to look at her as soon as she walked in, but reached a tissue up to her nose and made a great show of blowing it just as Tina approached the bed. Her eyes were watery and red. The garbage can beside the bed overflowed with used tissues, and the floor was littered with those that missed the mark.
"Not feeling any better?" Tina asked.
"I feel like absolute shit," Bette said. She rubbed at her eyes simultaneously with the pads of both index fingers.
"What hurts?"
"Everything."
Tina reached forward and placed the palm of her hand on Bette’s forehead to see if she was running a fever. Oh how the mighty do fall.
"Your hand feels nice and cool," Bette said as she closed her eyes, appreciating the attention.
"You are a bit warm," Tina observed, her eyebrows knit with concern. "Have you been drinking plenty of clear fluids over the course of the day?"
"I was too tired to get up," Bette’s voice was meek as she admitted not having followed Tina’s explicit instruction, delivered only that morning before she left for work.
Tina stood upright again.
"Well, I’m here to take care of you now," she said authoritatively. She picked up Bette’s mug from the bedside stand before leaving the room.
She returned within 10 minutes, carrying a tray on which three items rested. The mug was now full of steaming hot lemonade mixed with the slightest trace of honey. A tall glass of water had beads of condensation running down its side. A pristine white washcloth, dampened and folded, rested between the two beverages. Tina placed the cool cloth on Bette’s forehead after setting the tray down.
"Don’t drink that until it has cooled off. Start with the water," Tina advised, pointing to the remaining items on the tray. "I’m going to get changed out of my work clothes. I’ll be right back."
She brushed the backs of her fingers over Bette’s cheek, and with her thumb, gently wiped some of the moisture from underneath her right eye.
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Sweet, very sweet.
ah…so sweet…reminds me of my ex.
Yep. That’s it, Sister Swim. Perfect.
This story is so real that my wife is convinced that I wrote it! Thanks!
This was so cute. I love your stories ~ anything you want to write.
So sweet. Thanks!
*sniffs* soo sweet :)
Awww, I love stories like this! It’s always the little things that matter in life! =)
that was so cute… thanks we need a lot of cute stories… so please reach in and pull another one out…
it was really cute, don’t bother to explain anything, just write, your stories are highlights of my day
I think we all need some TLC like that from time to time.
Sweet and interesting. I believe Bette’s good at rubbing feet too. =D
That was sweet! You just don’t think you’ll get sick taking care of the one you love, then the roles are reversed. LOL. Thanks for posting.
Aw, shucks. You make it seem worthwhile to get sick.
Awwwwwwwwww. Cuteness.
Ha! Very nice! Somehow, I think a sick Bette Porter would be way worse than any sick kid.
That is soooo sweet…
Cute chapter. It reminded me of my father when he was sick and my mom had to take care of him, big baby.lol
very cute. lemme guess…just gettin’ over a cold?
So did you get a foot rub when you were sick??? Hope you are feeling better, thanks for the story!
That was so cute and unfortunatly i can really relate to it ..lol thanks enjoyed it
Loved it..reminds me of a wonderful time when I got sick….LOL
They are so cute and sweet!
Ahhhhhh!! Sooooo blissful! Thank you for this sweet loving snippet, JKS.
awwww. so freaking sweet. thanks. even sickness sounds good when you write it.
Okay, all Bette needed was some Robitussin and Vicks she would have been as good as new. What’s the big deal? ;) Very touching chapter Swimmie. *cough, cough* Think I’m coming down with something…(smile).
Awwww I just loves your little snippets of B&T bliss – you write them so well….and this was so sweet, caring and loving. Thank you :o))
JKS…I have been one of your silent readers for a while now. I still continue to read and enjoy everything you write. I wanted to let you know that. You have a true fan in Finland. Kiitos!
awwwwwwww…so sweet..love it!this is all i need to end a day off. thx swimmie..!juz write anything..i’ll follow suit. :0)
Another wonderful chapter JKS please keep them coming
Aww – nice
Everyone on the count of 3. 1…2…3…AWWWWWWWWWW! I turn into a big baby when I get sick so obviously I thought this was funny and cute.
sweet
sorry I’m a bit late to the comment party. :( This was very sweet and wonderful and just what we needed only days again from the start of S3. I hope this wasn’t inspired by any recent illness of your own, but that if it was, that you’re feeling better!
AWWWWW, sweet and loving. Just what the doctor ordered. Thanks for the post. More, please.
gah! forgot to ask what prompted the story, i’m sure it’s not as boring as you think. besides, your loyal readers are positively dying to know!
word to matzah ball soup! tried it at my pal’s sader (sp?) for passover and it was awesome. anyway, good show! it’s those little intimacies in your stories that fill the gap when the show gets too caught up in high drama.