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To Die Standing Chptr. 11
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“Well I’m under specific instructions to make sure you eat something today.” Carmen rolled her eyes tired of hearing Bette’s protests.
“I don’t need a guardian, Carmen, I have back to back patients in an hour and I still need to get to the reports Davis sent over to me, two days ago.” Bette protested in line at a deli close to her office. Carmen had nagged and nagged her until she relented and agreed to get out of the office for lunch. Since Tina had been gone for nearly a week Bette had concentrated solely on work and nothing else. It was her only coping mechanism. She missed Tina like she never thought possible and even the loss of the sound of Angie’s toys clattering around in her living room made her nights alone almost unbearable.
“Look T called and we talked last night, she wanted to make sure you are not just eating an ‘Under the Sun’ salad. I kind of don’t really know what that means but I made a promise so here we are, now just shut up and pick a sandwich.” Carmen nudged her as they both finally reached the counter.
They’d received their food and sat down at a little table by the large open window and watched people as they passed by. Bette and Carmen’s conversation was almost non-existent. Bette was too occupied in her own mind to try and spark a conversation with her friend.
“What’s an ‘Under the Sun’ salad?” Carmen asked taking her last bite and wiping her hands with a napkin. Bette had caught the tail end of the question and only saw the questioning look from Carmen to understand what was asked of her.
“Under the sun, is what Tina calls them. You know those salads I bring to work and eat on all day?” Carmen nodded before she took a drink from her glass of water. “Tina calls them ‘Under the Sun’ salads because there’s everything from under the sun in them.” Bette laughed a little when she smiled out an answer. Tina had just that effect on her. Carmen thought it was uncharacteristically adorable.
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Bette had gotten home at about the same time as she had for the past week. Nearly nine o’clock at night, she’d gone to work before the sun was fully up and had come home well after the sun had set. She couldn’t recall the last time she’d enjoyed a piece of the daylight. As Kit had put it, she’d lost her favorite toy and was moping around like a lost puppy. Tina had called Bette coincidentally when she’d had a lull in her appointments today. It was so invigorating to talk to Tina during the day. She’d sent Bette a picture of her and Angie on a horse and Angie’s smile was contagious even through a photograph. She laughed and Tina warmed inside hearing the joy in her voice again. She missed having Bette with her at night, the quieted conversations cuddled around Angie. Tina lay in bed for a long time watching Angie sleep and occasionally looking over towards where Bette would be. The thought of Bette sleeping alone caused Tina to prolong her slumber for many hours.
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I absolutely love this story but I have no idea any more of what is holding the two back, especially since they are “making out” and spending so much time together. The week without Angie would have been perfect for them to settle their doubts. I must have missed some part of the story (although I doubt that since this is one of my favorite ongoing stories and I think of it often). I will have to read it again to figure this out.
That was amazing and sweet, love it. Please post more, thanks!
fortlw – In the same way. Will did I miss something ??? More…… :)
Great story! Thank you. :)
Thanks so much for the update. I love this story. There are so many genuine friendships, not just romances. Friendships can last a lot longer and go deeper emotionally. I’m really glad that Bette and Tina are developing their friendship to it’s fullest before taking the relationship any further.
Glad you are back,great story,love it.PPS
Great update. Don’t think I’ve missed a chapter of this story and I’m with frtlw and msfs, have they been intimate and I’ve missed it. At any rate I love your Dr. Porter, just as intense and mysterious but with the walls being pulled down by the ever loving and strong Tina. Tina takes away her indeciveness, and her ability to turn inward when she should be telling Tina what she is thinking and feeling. Tina gets her to talk about thigs when no one else can. Hoping they could have come to the point of professing their love for one another and being intimate while Angie was away but not this time, maybe soon. Great story. Post when you can.
It’s so good to read a chapter from you!! Such an amazing chapter!!! They always leave me wanting more! Post soon
I’m with Talaula….whatever you can give us when you can give it is wonderful. PPS
Thank you for the beautiful update. You’re one those rare writers that we are fortunate enough to have post for us on this site, that has a unique style of storytelling. I understand that life keeps you from posting as frequently as you’d like, but I appreciate what ever you can give. LOL like a dog waiting for scraps at the dinner table.
Wonderful update. thank you.
I really enjoy this story… I wish you could post more often, but I’m happy with whatever you can give. Thanks :)