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A Deeper Song, post 4
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“I don’t know.” Bette looked away from the concern in her sister’s eyes. The tears once again began to fall.
Silence filled the room. No one other than Tina had ever seen Bette cry other than when she was drunk and her guard was down.
“Bette, would you mind if say something?” Tina asked gently, she was also asking Bette’s permission to go to a deeper place.
“Go ahead.” Bette whispered. Kit moved to her side and pulled her close.
Tina nodded then spoke to both Bette and the group together. “I got a call from Angie last night. She was scared because Mama was crying and she didn’t know what to do. You all don’t know this but Angie has been staying with Bette since the night of the funeral. She overheard someone talking about the accident and she found out that Bette was right behind Rosanna’s car and if she had been the first to pull out she could have been the one who was killed.”
Tina paused to allow Kit, Alice and Shane to absorb what she was telling them.
“At first we thought it would pass but she wouldn’t let Bette out of her sight. She insisted on staying here with Bette. We talked to a therapist and she recommended we let Angie stay with Bette as much as possible to allay her fears.”
“So she’s ok now right? It’s been three weeks.” Alice blurted out. “She seemed fine when Julie’s Mom picked her up for her play date.”
“She’s ok as long as she knows that Bette is not alone. What none of you know” she looked at Bette “is that I had to promise her that I would not leave Mama alone if she went out.”
Bette’s eyes never left Tina’s. The tears continued to fall silently.
“Shit.” Shane exclaimed.
“Bette is understandably in no condition to take care of herself. Angelica is too bright by far and has refused to leave until her Mama is ok. I don’t know about you and Bette this may be hard for you to hear but you are scaring the shit out of me. I had no idea what condition you were in. My guess is that none of us did. You talk a good game on the phone. As long as Angie is here I have to be.”
They all looked at Tina and wondered about the emotional price she was paying. No one except Bette believed that she was over the brunette.
“Looks like you just got a new housemate Porter.” Alice declared. “I’ve always wanted to live in the Hills.” Alice stretched out on the loveseat.
“I’m in.” Shane replied.
“You got enough bedrooms, Baby Sis, cause I’m not going anywhere.” Kit looked down at her sister who she continued to hold in her arms.
Bette lost it then. The tears became sobs. All of their hearts broke; they became a tangled mess as they held each other through the pain.
“I think I should leave town for awhile.” Bette announced once she was able to speak again. “I’m sorry I just can’t seem to pull it together.”
They all looked at one another, shocked and scared, looking to Tina they knew that Bette was serious and what they had to do.
For the first time without words they were all in agreement.
They turned and with one voice said. “You are not going anywhere.”
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Lots of love right there in that kitchen right now amongst that group of friends…it’s like it’s always been there and always will be…no matter what they did on the show…you capture it so well.
Thanks for acknowledging & asking…imo, u r doing well and so is Tina altho the big breakfast would be too much for me the idea of company and Bette’s fav fruits was wonderful…what should Tina do? Great idea to share Bette with the friends, family & Angie, don’t wanna pressure Bette into getting over her grief too quickly or trying to hide it for her f/f/d’s sake…let her talk about the good times & let her cry/talk about her loss…let her be alone but not too much or too long,…maybe she does need to get away from the house she & Rosanna shared, too many memories there…Perhaps T could take time off work and take Bette and Angie for a short break away somewhere new to make new memories…let her slowly come back to life and seeing the beauty of life which she probably doesn’t at the moment…be there for her…don’t jump into sex because Rosanna will be there for a long time…show Bette how mature, loving & kind Tina really is and aim in the long term for restoring their family i.e. Tina, Bette, Angie & the new baby which should be a boy to make up for the one they lost…Lmao at my last suggestion-u know I’m a diehard TiBetter right? and finally love her Tina, love her like u never have b4!!!!! cuz if Bette dies I’m coming after u 4 ‘negligence’!!!!!! And don’t let Angie be burdened with caregiving, slowly wean her back to life also. Great writing as always my friend, this is truly a story where I’m looking for an update every day…
Damn right she’s not going anywhere! Her friends and family will help her get back on her feet, she just needs to let them. Great writing! PPS!!
Too right… Thank goodness she’s got her family there, cos Bette’s in no fit shape to be on her own, even with Angie around. Well done, kel, post soon.
Hey K, yes I’m back and loving your new story. I love that you had this conversation in the kitchen since so many wonderful conversations between women always take place in kitchens. This should be very interesting with all the girls living together. I hope it helps since Bette hasn’t been able to enjoy her pregnancy, and never got to really enjoy any of Tina’s. She always seems to miss the joy accompanying pregnancy. Can’t believe you had Alice debating Naruto, since that’s all I ever hear my boys talking about or playing some Naruto video game. Can’t even get away from it in ff land (lol).
uh btw, i did say ‘waiting patiently’, lmao, don’t want to rush you off your feet or anything…very poignant storytelling, love it.
Too bad cold fish IC doesn’t have a knack for tender, moving scenes like that one; beautifully done, kelika. I was a Rosanna fan, but I have to say your Tina’s a sweetheart, not to mention a smart cookie for excluding the stress-inducing Jenny from the breakfast and upcoming exercise in communal living. PPS.
The family sticks together again. It is good to see them rally around Bette in her time of need.
Thank you for the poem, always enjoy Maya Angelou. I didn’t mean to come off as flippant with regards to the love that remains between them. Unfortunately, I know from experience that you can’t change your heart regardless of circumstances… believe me I’ve tried. I just meant that their relationship would more likely remain one of a loving friendship. Your stories evoke such emotion and introspection…I just love them. By the way, has our lovely Tina remained unattached for these years??
Oh damn this is good!
Damn, you touched a nerve with me then! :P
See Tina can be all Alpha when necessary! Love how she is taking control and sorting Bette out…