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Before the Fall – Four
“Okay,” Helena said in her normal voice.
“About regular stuff,” Alice continued on in the same whisper. “You know…that’s supposed to help. When you talk to them. When they’re in a coma.”
“Yes I know, Alice. I do watch Lifetime.”
Alice laughed then covered her mouth with her hand guiltily.
“God… I just don’t know what to do,” Alice said removing her hand and talking in her regular voice. “How to…act you know?”
Helena nodded her eyes trained on Alice.
“You can let everyone know that I’m flying in Dr. Davis. He should be here this evening. And Dr. Tafari says that Bette’s leg seems to have broken in a manner that won’t need extensive surgeries. And when Dr. Davis gets here I’m going to have him consult with Dr. Toms so we can—“
“Helena! Breathe. Here, sit down. You gotta be exhausted. I know you’ve been on the phone non-stop. What you’ve done? It’s amazing. I mean…Bette’ll really appreciate it. We do. I know that Shane’s been…acting all bitchy but she’s been really freaked out about this. With you leaving it sort of left a void here. So um…you know thanks for doing all of this.”
Helena crossed her arms over her chest and nodded.
“Well if you all had the means you would do the same. Look I’m going to go get some coffee, okay? Would you—“
“No! I’ll get it. You sit down. Seems like we’ve all been monopolizing Bette here except you. Talk to her. C’mon, Helena.”
Alice rose and gestured to her seat.
Helena reluctantly walked over to Bette’s bedside. She took the seat and sat in it stiffly.
“Okay I’ll be back,” Alice promised as she walked out of the room.
Helena glanced down at her hands and then took a deep breath before she looked at Bette. Actually looked at her and saw her bruised and battered face. Her skull was wrapped in gaze where part of her head had been shaved to perform the surgery.
Her broken leg was in traction and her wrist was not broken though severely sprained.
She looked so…small.
Broken.
“I think…I don’t know what to do with myself, Bette. You pushed, pushed, and pushed until I was gone. Just like you wanted. And now this. What am I supposed to think about this? I can’t have caused this. It’s not my fault. I did what you wanted. What you’ve always wanted. But the thing…the thing that keeps us connected. It keeps pulling me back.”
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Very interesting, indeed. So it appears that the amnesia has triggered some truth in Bette. How will she respond to Tina?
Awesome story! Just awesome…keep posting give us more please.
Just caught up with your story! This is amazing stuff babe! And you know what I like about it the best? The bloody long chapters!!! :) Despite this I still agree with the people who seem to still think it’s too short….I’m so feeling it for Helena…poor thing! I like you character depictions babe…PPS ok :)
wow speedy.. great chapter.. please post again soon…
Too short Speedy. Please post soon. Why are the girls, Shane, so mad at Helena? Why should Helena stay around an unrequited(sp) love? Will you fill in some of the blanks over the past five years since the love confession and the move? Please post soon.
Speedy! You leave us hanging all the time! ARGH! Great chapter, I’m so glad all will end well coz it’s so gripping! :P
Good God, I didnt see THAT coming! Its a tad sad to see Helena on the receiving on of so much resentment, and with this new turn, sheesh! poor Helena! Anyhoo, brilliant writing indeed. Thanks for this and do post soon!
wow.. this chapter was just …wow… please post as soon as you can… wow
Oh my god… the drama! This chapter kept me glued to the screen from the first page. Can’t wait till the next one.
Wow, Speed Racer ! How thrilling is this story ?!! I think I need to breathe too now… DRAMA ! DRAMA ! DRAMA ! I have no idea where you’re going to take us with this, but I simply love it, love it, love it ! And you’re such a fantaaaastic author ! I just can’t wait for your next chapter. Please, keep sharing your tremendous talent… Thanks a lot !
WOW. Looks like something is going to hit the fan and it not what I think it is. Everyone seen so angry with Helena now how will the feel? Very bitter. thanks
Love it Speedy, thanks for the update!!
As the plot thickens! Please, please post soon!
So now i’m all caught up i just have to say what a bloody great writer you are! Seriously, just brilliant, completely loving this story, waiting anxiously for more! Thank you.