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    Breathe-Chapter 11

    Story written on July 22, 2005 by Sox1.
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    Tina: It should have been me

    Tina, come here” Bette’s said her heart breaking as she watched the painful truth wash across Tina’s face taking any remaining color and life with it.

    Bette had heard the clich about color draining from a face, but she wasn’t sure if she had ever seen anyone as pale as Tina was at this moment. Bette touched her arm and repeated softly “Come here, T.”

    Tina angrily pulled her arm away from Bette’s gentle grasp and almost shouted “Don’t touch me. Don’t you dare touch me.”

    Not understanding, Bette moved toward her as Tina retreated. “T, don’t do this. Let me help you. Let me hold you.” She said the pain in her heart so very real that her voice faltered and she was unable to continue.

    Tina had finally backed into a wall. Leaning into it for support, she bent at the waist placed her hands on her knees and gave into the deep mournful sobs that defined her at this moment.

    “Bette, I mean it. Don’t touch me.” She almost growled. “How long have you known,” she pleaded desperately, barely able to utter each word between racking sobs that claimed her entire body.

    Bette’s need to be near her, and to help shoulder the pain she had helplessly watched break Tina’s heart for the thousandth time today, was overwhelming.

    Against better judgment and Tina’s warning, Bette took one step closer. To her surprise, Tina didn’t move. Knowing her height could be physically threatening to Tina, Bette held her ground relieved Tina was at least within arms reach.

    Bette waited, letting Tina cry for herself, cry for Marcey and cry for everything that had been lost this day. And, when she had finally finished crying having no more tears to shed, she met Bette’s concerned gaze. “How long have you known?” she asked again, too exhausted to muster the earlier anger.

    Rather than answer, Bette held up her arms indicating to Tina that she was there if needed. Without hesitating this time, Tina used all her strength to push off the wall and nearly fell into Bette’s arms.

    Bette wrapped both arms around her tightly, pulling her close, keeping her safe. Neither knew how long they stood there silently holding one another gently rocking side to side like a mother comforting an injured child. Only here, both were feeling pain and both needed comfort.

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    2. Just keep writing. Love this, Just hope that Bette can take care of Tina. I know we are in for a rough ride with this story,but we all love a mystery. Thanks

    4. 3 chapters in one day…you are a writing machine and I so appreciate that! Each chapter was better than the next. Thanks for giving us 3 in one day.

    8. SOX… i love your story… i again read all 3 chapters last night at work… i knew that guy was crazy and i knew he would now want to get them both… please keep tina safe… maybe the dog can stay with her 24/7 and i think bette should have a cop follow tina around… i think bette knows he will try to get her again… loving this… please continue

    9. ps. didnt want you to think i wasnt a tryly devoted fan by not commenting, i somehow missed chapter 8 of all chapters. somehow knew i was missing something went back over your last night and found it. so loved it. also a huge patricia cornwell fan, read everything even the jack the ripper one. have a good 24th. heehee

    10. Because I was quite busy these days, I had to make of for lost time and so I just read all the chapters I missed right now, from ch.7 until this one.
      … and god, that’s better than ever ! I’m quite amazed by your wonderful ability to mix your truly excellent detective story with such an engaging depicture of sweet tenderness in Bette and Tina’s relationship.
      And the chapter that made us share the killer’s mind was a must : very powerful and psychologically intense.

      Great, great job ! Keep it this way – thanks a LOT !! ^_^

    11. As long as the juices are flowing, open the flood gates! I’m up to however many chapters your fingers and mind care to share, in one sitting. You won’t get a complaint from me. Not really into those CSI series, and all, but I’m totally into your story. More, please. This is really great.

    14. Like you, I like to draw out reading stories that are good so they will last. However, in this case…post them as soon as you have them please!! I am as addicted to this story as I am to sprack. I’m feeling the withdrawal already.

      Excellent job, as usual. A high caliber mystery, for sure.

    15. Olives is right…you had me hook, line and sinker, from the very first chapter. I miss my home town so reading bits and pieces about it is fun. Oh, and is the Seattle Times building in the same place it has been forever…right next to 13 Coins? If it is, I have to smile, because my very first apartment was one block away!! Love this story!!

    17. Sox1, thank you for the 3 chapters..god they were good, chapter 10 that was creepy, i like getting creeped out when i read stories.

      Have you read Death’s Acres Inside the Legendary’Body Farm’?

      Looking forward to more and thanks again for sharing your brilliant story.

    18. I’m really enjoying this one. I’m a murder mystery fan too, and to combine that with our favourite couple too is a masterstroke! Can’t wait for more..

    23. More the better!!! I just can’t get enough!

      Bette is walking a fine line isn’t she? Should she not take Tina in for an interview?

      An addicted FAN!!

    24. well sox i cant do anything if ive seen you post. i had surgery late this afternoon and have no idea when ill be able to do anything. im such a ff slut you can post anytime for me. you should know by now how great i think this story is. you are truly gifted. cant wait for the morning and their talk.

    26. Awesome you are spoiling me and I can’t thank you enough. I also love Patricia Cromell I have all her book and anxiously read them. Thanks for the story

    27. am also a huge cornwell fan and read all of her books. i’ve been following your story from the beginning and felt the cornwell spirit very intriging.
      keep on going.

    31. You paint Tina’s anguish so well, its hard to read, but so understandable. You have serious skills in my opinion and I would so buy a book from you if you decide to publish one.

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