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    Ashes, ashes… Chapter 15

    Story written on December 19, 2005 by fanficchick.
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    “I never know what to say to her.  I’m afraid that every time I open my mouth I’m going to say the wrong thing,” Alice said, slumping against the wall.

     

    “And that’s different how?” Shane smirked.

     

    “*****,” Alice smiled weakly.

     

    “Look.  The most important thing is being there.  Letting her know we’re still around and we’re not going anywhere.”

     

    Alice exhaled slowly.  “I ***** hate this.  It’s so completely wrong and not the way it’s supposed to be.”

     

    “I know,” Shane said, leaning next to Alice.  “But this is the way it is.”

     

    They stood there in silence for a few moments more.  Then Alice pushed away from the wall.  “C’mon.  Let’s see if T wants some company.”

     

    Shane winked and slung her arm around Alice‘s shoulders, guiding her down the hallway.  She knew exactly how Alice felt.  But she also knew that they couldn’t let their own pain and fear get in the way of being there for Tina.  If they weren’t able to stay by her side during this lowest point, even if she resisted them, she would be lost to them forever.

     

    Alice took a deep breath and knocked on Tina’s door.  They could hear movement inside the apartment, and then, suddenly, Tina was standing in front of them. 

     

    “Hey,” she said, smiling almost shyly.

     

    “Hey,” Shane replied, pulling her into a hug.

     

    “Don’t forget about me,” Alice said, wrapping one arm each around Tina and Shane and not letting go.

     

    The three of them eventually moved inside the apartment and Tina brought Shane and Alice sodas, then joined them on the couch.

     

    While Alice prattled on about the most recent segment she was producing for The Chart, Shane watched Tina.  Though she was still thin, Tina had definitely put on some weight.  And while her eyes were hooded with fatigue, her expression was alert and interested.

     

    “So, I don’t know.  I’m thinking bestiality might make a good series.  I could get a week out of that, right?”

     

    “Or at least one really interesting night,” Shane mused.

     

    “I’m a journalist.  It’s my job to find the answers that the public has a right to know,” Alice said self-righteously.

     

    Shane rolled her eyes.  “She just saw that Edward R. Murrow movie.”

     

    Alice picked up a throw pillow and hit Shane in the arm with it. 

     

    There was something so familiar in the banter and the closeness among them that for a moment, Shane forgot about all that had happened in the past few months.  She forgot about how much she missed Angelica, and Bette, and the feeling of easiness and contentment and safety that used to surround her when she was with them. 

     

    When Helena bustled through the door nearly an hour later, briefcase in hand, there was a moment of tension that entered the room like a cold breeze.  But Helena was perfectly friendly and engaging, opening a bottle of wine, and offering to order some dinner.  She even charmed Alice into agreeing to stay for “the best Greek food you can get without a passport.”  Ultimately, though it was the way she treated Tina that got Shane’s attention. 

     

    There was a tenderness, a sweetness about their interactions.  And a softness in Helena that Shane had never noticed before. 

     

    “More pita, Shane?” Helena asked, passing the basket of bread around the table.

     

    Nothing was ever going to be the way it had been.  Life would never be the same, not for any of them.  But life would go on nevertheless.  One way or another.

     

    “Umsure,” Shane said, taking a piece.  “Thanks.”

     

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    2. sad sad sad..and the worse is we can hate Helena..cuz she is the only one byt Tinas side and helping her..please put some sense in Bette mind and heart and make her see the truth ..post soon thanks :o)

    4. It appears that Tina is getting to a better place in her life thanks to Helena and her friends. Hopefully Bette will also find some peace in her life. There is so much we still don’t know. Please continue to fill in the pieces that are missing. Where is Bette??

    5. Bette no en casa. lol sorry but its kind of funny and sad at the same time. Shane is a wonderful character inside and out. As for Tina she needs this, so thanks for giving her exactly what she needs.

    6. it’s nice to see tina better thanks to helena and friends, but life will never be the same without bette, i hope you’ll make bette to come to her senses and talk to tina

    7. I like this Helena…maybe she could kick Bette’s stubborn ass (instead of the other way around for once! lol) into talking with Tina. Death hurts, ok, trust me I know. We all know! But sometimes life hurts so much more so how bad could it really be for Bette just to talk to Tina…before she moves at least… That’s all I had to say lol Love it, plz post soon!

    9. you’re killing me ok if helena is nice for real and only this one time please kick t and b butts and get them together–make it our christmas present ha

    11. this chapter rang very true to me about how it feels to have a moment of “normal” in the midst of the tidal wave of grief and loss – enjoying Helena’s kindness even though I want B& T to find their way back if possible.

    16. Shane is sooo Yoda. I’m glad she’s around to knock some sense into everyone else. Glad that she sees how tender Helena is with Tina. Thanks, ffc!

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