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The L Wing – chapter 261
THE L WING
Chapter 261
Narration of First Lady Tina Kennard Porter
Its just after midnight when I hear Bette come into our bedroom. I lean across and turn the light on. She smiles at me
“Sorry if I woke you “
“Its okay – I was just lying thinking – wondering how you were getting on “
Bette sits on the bed and sighs
“She needs help and she’s prepared to do what it takes to get help “
“Thank God for that – so is she asleep now ?”
“My doctor is with her – she’s starting to have some problems “
“What sort of problems ?”
“Withdrawal – one of the reasons she didn’t want to come down here was because she doesn’t have all her pills “
“All her pills ?”
“She’s been almost main-lining painkillers, uppers, downers and in truth I don’t think she knows what else . “
“Oh god – so we were right – it is an addiction issue “
“I think that the pills are a consequence of the post traumatic stress “
I nod – I know only too well what that is like
“Bette – should she really be left alone ?”
“My doctor is with her – I just came in to tell you that I might not make it to bed tonight “
“You are going to sit up with her ?”
I nod “ it’s the least that I can do “
“Have you got her a place somewhere ?”
“Not yet “
“Bette – you are the President – get people out of bed and find her a place “
“Its midnight “
“Addiction doesn’t keep office hours “
Bette takes my hand and looks at me
“Do you think?”
I nod “Bette – if we are going to take care of her we need to get her help as soon as possible. If Helena or Kit were here they would tell you that Shane is going to need 24/7 help, care and attention. You and I can only do so much – you need to get CJ up and find a place for Shane and if its what is needed we will get a car to take her there “
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Wonderful as always AllyE. That decision by Shane was the most important of her life. Addiction is so very hard on the person that is in the addiction and all those on the outside looking in as friends, lover,s mates and family because at some point all of them have been enablers of some sort. Shane will have a hard time with it but it is something with a lot of hard work she can overcome. And it will be an everyday thing for the rest of her life. As long as she has the support of Carmen and her family she should be able to continue in sobriety. The counselling will do a world of good for her and she has taken the most important first step in admitting that she needs help. Have seen this from countless people over a 20 yr. period in the legal field and from law enforcement. Spent 17 yrs. doing commitments everyday God sent us. When I first started it was usually 4-5 a month, when I left it was 4-5 a day, and sometimes more. It is unbelievable. Great chapter AllyE. Hope everything is going well for you and your mother. Take care and post when you can.
great chapter on so many levels, ally! awesome.
yeah shane is going for help!:)PPS
Okay, not gonna blame anyone for the heartbreaking moments. Wonderful writing Ally.
WOW that was wonderful and awesome, love it, hope Shane will get well soon!
Hello AllyE, Long time no comment. Life just keeps interrupting my ability to comment on your magnificent writing and most excellent story-telling. I am awe struck whenever I read your emotive words. I must admit a littel tear trickled down my cheek as I read this tragic and uplifting chapter. It was so sweet to have Bette and Tina offer all the love and support they could. This is genuine friendship. I do hope Shane is now in a good place to admit her failing and start her recovery. The bottom of the barrel has been reached so now is the4 time to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. I do think Carmen is there waiting to see how Shane deals with this. FO s Sophie’s sake I woant these two to reunite. Just so precious. Thank you so much for this wonderful adventure. Your Loyal Fan.
Amen to that Bette!!!!
Great and awesome update. Thank you!:)
Fortunately, for me, I have no experience with the addiction issue. It did touch my heart; thank you for continuing to write it fills my days.
wonderful chapter !!! I’m always so happy to see a post of this story.