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The Adventures Of Bette Porter And Sissee Gardner After Yale (Part 7, Chapter 3)
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The Adventures Of Bette Porter And Sissee Gardner After Yale (Part 7, Chapter 3)
PART SEVEN: VENICE, CALIFORNIA
Chapter 3
Eventually I got used to her waterbed. In fact, I really learned to like it because once it was heated up, so were we.
Otherwise, we spent a very idyllic first month together in Venice. Our days were consumed with our jobs. Bette had certainly spent her time well since she came to Southern California. Local artists of all kinds tried constantly to charm her into seeing their paintings and/or buying them. She spent a lot of time at the gallery but often fielded phone calls regarding the art world in her home, as well.
As for me, when I was not taking trips to write about in the travel section of the Post, I was given local assignments. There were events to cover, interviews, research to do, plus lay-outs to help with.
I also attended various gallery openings with Bette. It seemed like there was one every week. But when she was otherwise busy in the evenings, I would work on my screenplay.
Meanwhile, Bette enjoyed getting me acquainted with the city of Venice, which attracted artists from all over the world. They migrated here to practice their craft. All one had to do was walk around Venice to see how apparent that was with the art studios, art supply shops, galleries and even murals painted boldly on buildings. The mural artists livened up old structures with scenes depicting landscapes, seascapes, beach scenes plus everyday life in Venice. There were also tributes paid to local personalities such as Jim Morrison of the legendary band, The Doors.
In the 70‘s the city constructed an 18-mile bicycle path adjacent to the wide Ocean Front Walk which extends from Torrance, north to Santa Monica. It attracted many bicycle riders while the walk became a literal magnet for roller skaters and then in the summer time there were even nude sunbathers on the beach, all of which spawned a lot of publicity and notoriety. That brought a myriad of street performers, sidewalk artists and fast food services
It was truly extraordinary to watch the jugglers, dancers, weightlifters. fire eaters, as well as hear the varied musicians, preachers, comedians, some of whom went along doing their thing on roller skates.
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Wow,now what will Bette do Look for him and kick a&&,Leave Sissy only you knows. thanks
bettyvhall, Bette is livid at this moment. Totally pissed at both of them.
My dear Susannah, I guess I have to take the good with the bad but it really does hurt when you make comments like that, particularly when Sissee’s circumstances were explained in detail. You will recall her siblings were planning a Christmas reunion in their home town in Wisconsin. Each sister was coming from another city, from Sacramento, from Southern California, from Corpus Christi, Texas, with their little brother in Phillips. It had been planned for months since it had been some time since they were all “home” at once. Sissee told Howie much before she ran into Bette up at Mammoth Lakes. He was from Wisconsin too, north of her town so he asked if they could fly together. When she hooked up with Bette it became a touchy subject. Now I ask you, if you have siblings and you were all planning a family reunion, would you cancel for any reason short of illness, and disappoint each of them as well as your folks who were bursting to have all their kids home together again at Christmas? Only you can answer that honestly. And as for, “Too much to drink doesn’t excuse her.” You might go back and reread that part. In any case, I am glad you posted. You humble me but you don’t chase me away. I have a story to tell and everyone has the option of reading it or ignoring it. In fact, I rather like having an antagonist here. So I hope you will critique me again.
Kbergin47, Thank you for your comment. No, this will not be the end of their relationship. In the story essense you might say it is still going on today.
Sis, ive said it before but i love this story. it is so bittersweet and real. i have to ask is it based on any true events? bcuz u tell it with such conviction and honesty and truth. you seem like such a genuine soul im honored to know of u even if only thru this impersonal connection called the internet. and dont worry abt the antagonists theres one in every bunch…ur story is lovely.
I am not sure why it would hurt..this is fiction. I am talking about the imaginary activities of fictional persons, and in my opinion, she shouldn’t have been with her ex to begin with. I know you have explained it but that doesn’t change my opinion and it is still only fiction.
Colenickel, Your comments are much appreciated and I will answer your questions honestly. No, this story is not based on any true events. As the author I have been to some of the places Bette and Sissee have gone to and will go to in the future but there are also places and things they have done and will do that I simply research for details. It’s hard to explain what triggers off a storyline. It can be a very simple thing, unrelated to my real life. My imagination sometimes surprises me. We store up a little bit here and there and just unleash it. I guess that is what I am doing in fanfic – unleashing. You seem like a very kind, sensitive person and I am pleased to have you as a reader. As for my antagonist, well, I do worry about that but I treat everyone with respect and hope if she keeps reading, maybe she will find something in the story to like.
She was there too and just as guilty. Too much to drink doesn’t excuse her. I hope Bette dumps her ass. She should never have been in that situation, or traveling with her ex to begin with.
I had a feeling that’s what really happened. CRAP!! I feel so bad for Sissee & myself because I know this is the end of their relationship.
So if a reader doesn’t agree with everything done and said in a story, she is an antagonist? I guess you are pretty lucky if you never have anyone disagree with any plot point ever.
susannah2000, Yes, I have had people question my story before or make disparaging comments such as yours and while it does hurt my feelings, it also helps me to grow. In any case, I value your opinions and as I said above, if you keep reading, maybe you will find something you like and can tell me about that too.