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Heartbeat – Chapter 6
Previously…
Tina made sure Bette was asleep before she returned to her room. She brought a pillow and blanket from the PA lounge and quietly positioned two chairs together for her to sit in. She made herself comfortable in the chairs as best she could and stared at the brunette. The light from the monitor casted a soft glow on one side of Bette’s face. A face still beautiful, Tina thought. The day’s events had worn her down. She made a mental note to get up before the change of shift in a few hours and soon she was fast asleep near the head of the bed. The soul mates were aware they were in close proximity and reached for each other’s hand in their sleep.
Chapter 6
Tina Leaves Bette’s Room…
Tina stood in the doorway and watched as Bette’s breathing evened out. She turned and walked the corridor, stopping at the nurses’ station, she told the nurse who was taking care of Bette to give her a call should anything happen. She made her way to the lobby and detoured through the E.R. and with a nod to the security guard she walked past the ambulance parked outside. Her brain and heart took the opportunity to argue as she walked down the street.
Heart: What are you doing?
Brain: Going home.
Heart: Why?
Brain: Because I’m tired.
Heart: I want to go back to the hospital.
Brain: It’s too late.
Heart: It’s not.
Brain: Too much time has passed.
Heart: Time shouldn’t matter when it comes to love. Love doesn’t have an expiration date.
Brain: She threw us out.
Heart: She loves us still. Andrea said so.
Hours earlier…
“Okay, Bette. Try to rest. I’ll try to stop by before I leave.” Tina adjusted her stethoscope around her neck. She glanced at Andrea who was standing at the foot of the bed. She gave her a small smile, took Bette’s chart and left two women alone.
Andrea glanced at Bette. “I’ll be right back.” She followed Tina out of the room. “Excuse me, Tina…”
Tina stopped and turned. “Yes?”
“Can I speak with you privately?”
“I have other patients to see…”
“Please, it won’t take long.”
Tina nodded, “okay.” She led Andrea around the corner to an empty waiting area by a set of windows.
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I just assumed you were somehow having them vacation together. I hope that is your design. Thanks
Absolutely love it. You are a very good writer. However, much wants more, so i want longer chapters and more of them, lol! Greedy arent i? Anyway, keep it up, i’m a sucker for a great B&T get back together storyline.
Love the story!! PPS…will Tina take Bette with her to watch over her recuperation personally?
This is brilliant! I already said it before, but you’re one of my favorite writers! I’m with helbels— I want more! Yea, I am greedy, and I admit it! LOL More Toni! pretty please?
The vacation thing… I never gave it that much thought. I think I was just sort of assuming that Bette might have been convalescing over that time frame, or that Tina might not have gone to the shore in order to stay nearer and to tend to Bette. Any fleeting theories I may have had regarding the storyline aren’t as good as what you’re presenting us with, though. ;) Thanks for the post, tg. :)
The more I read about poor Andrea, the more I feel for her. Looking forward to hearing how it all fell apart…I’m thinking that might be an important aspect of the story as it unfolds.
Love love love it! I check everyday to see if u post :)
Beautiful thank you
Wow! Another incredible writer. Thanks for the update to another delicious chapter. I love that Andrea is so generous with TIna to push her in the right direction. Love has no expiration date. I like that…
Please don’t wake them by singing the praises too loud. They’re looking so sweet in this moment.
Love it.Thank you for the update.PPS
Yay!!! So glad they have made a connection and that Tina has realized that she is still in love with Bette. Proud of Andrea for letting Tina know that Bette loves her that gave Tina the boost she needed to see Bette again. Thanks for posting.
Sweet, love it. Please post more, thanks!
Very nice lots of long talks please. PPS :)
I see happy times!!