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    A Thin Line

    Story written on March 10, 2006 by zheese.
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=59913
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    Alice’s POV on Helebette

    No one understood how I could possibly even think of being friends with Helena Peabody.

    Bette, my good friend and former lover, once considered Helena the bane of her existence. Absolutely detested her. She even confessed to me that, on the day of her father’s funeral, when Franklin fired her from the CAC, she strode up to Helena at the Wiltern Theatre and called her the “fucking scourge of the universe.”

    Bette’s got balls. She said that you could actually see the incredulity and scorn on Helena’s face as she answered, “I’m sorry, are you talking to me?” And predictably she denied having anything to do with Bette’s firing.

    I really wish I could have seen that interaction. Bette said it got really interesting. Helena was coming on to Leigh Ostin when Bette approached. She had just asked Leigh out a few weeks earlier. Oh, and then frickin’ eccentric Peggy Peabody, Helena’s mom, entered from behind with a narrative on the boinking escapades of the surrealists. I have a feeling that would have made for an interesting ‘Chart.’ Unfortunately, I didn’t get to witness the gloveless sparring match that turned into a fucking art history lesson. I was busy elsewhere with Dana, trying to figure out how to keep from losing her. But that’s another story.

    Anyway, I think Helena’s been a very misunderstood and troubled soul. The issues with her mom make Lenore and I look like the winners of some kind of a national ‘Mother and Daughter of the Year’ award. I mean, seriously, how can you possibly have an emotionally satisfying relationship with your mother when she’s imposed a set of preposterous circumstances that could hardly facilitate a familial bond?

    From Helena’s perspective, Mom was a global jet-setter, always off on some art-buying spree. She had abandoned her to a childhood, and subsequent adolescence, sequestered away in expensive English boarding schools.

    I know! You’re thinking sarcastically, “Oh, poor thing!” But, see, that’s the deal. Helena is the quintessential ‘poor little rich girl.’ She grew up feeling so isolated from family. Every whim was provided for–except that which she most needed and desired, a nurturing relationship with her mother.

    Personally, when I stopped judging her long enough to try to see things from her perspective, I felt compassion for Helena. Like all of us, she’s guilty of being flawed. She comes complete with a history of ill-conceived plans and notions. She’s made mistakes. But she really is a good friend. A good person.

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    4. Yes! Finally, another Helebette story! God, these two are hot together, and I’m glad that this fandom pairing is picking up pace, because these two really should find each other on the show. Wonderfully written, post more soon!

    11. I have been waiting to see if you were going to update, but since you haven’t yet, I’ll comment. I really like the way this is beginning and would love to see you continue. It’s good to see a different side of Helena and actually have some detailed explanation for the change. It would also be great to have a chance to see how Bette recovers from the breakup with Tina and moves on with her life. Thanks! Please don’t keep us waiting too long.

    14. I have seen very few pull off Alice’s point of view, but you do it flawlessly…and your characterizations are lovely. I’m glad there’s more to read! Excellent work!

    16. Bette and Helena,that sound as good as Tina and Henry. Really sounds better to me Two beautiful strong will women together. Helena is in love with Bette now now to get Bette on the ball. thanks

    24. wow!!! i love this story..i am so sick of Tina..and i am also kind of hoping that if IC is going to put Bette and Helena togather..i mean..REMEMBER…BRUNETTE, DRIVES BLUE CAR…who knows it must be Bette ,,,if it is…ITS GOING TO REALLY HOT…i wonder what’s Tina’s reaction is going to be…Who cares….More Helena and Bette please…SOON!!!!!!!!!!!

    26. I love it! You have a great way with plot and the voice of the story is perfect…the more Helebette the better I say. Thanks for writing.

    27. WOW! I’m a HUGE HeleBetter and absolutely lurrve where you’re going with this!i think u capture Alice’s manner of speech and thought,the vulnerability of the new Helena,the biting side of Bette- Your writing’s frikkin’ brilliant and i’m certainly bringing this up in the H/B thread on the l-word.com forum! (for other HeleBetters who commented here, do join us at the The Dish!) So Z..LOVE your story,post soon if u can!

    30. I followed Justkeepswimming’s recommendation in her latest chapter and checked out your story. What a treat! The voices of your characters are perfect. You must continue – please post very soon.

    31. I have been out of touch lately, so am just catching up…and I am so glad I clicked on this story to read!!! This was incredibly well written. Truly, I was hooked right away. I do hope you continue with your story. Your voice for all three characters is strong and right on point!! Please continue soon!!! Thanks!

    33. Very well written, very much in character and provides a good insight to Helena’s so called “transformation”. Please do continue with this story, Z. Thanks for sharing.

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