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Breathe– Chapter 15
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As they exited onto Interstate 5 the skyscrapers marking downtown Seattle loomed before them. Both women seemed to sigh simultaneously at the sight, knowing they were that much closer to the Seattle Police Department. They rode in silence, both wondering what the next few hours would bring.
As they drew close to the Seattle PD building Bette quickly pulled over and parked at a meter on the street. She reached behind her and placed a Seattle PD Official Business placard on the dash and turned to Tina.
Seeing Tina’s questioning gaze Bette shrugged her shoulders and offered “Hey, I didn’t want to park in the motor pool and this is official police business. Besides,” she tried to make her tone light, but her nerves made it impossible. “We need to talk for a minute.”
Her voice was tentative as she took Tina’s hand in both of hers. “Tina?” Bette began.
Tina swallowed hard at the sound of Bette using her full name.
“I don’t know what we are walking into,” she continued. “But there are a few things that you and I need to be in total agreement about.”
Tina nodded in understanding, but did not offer a response.
Never taking her eyes from the woman beside her, Bette said “You are going to have to answer a lot of detailed questions about the other day. If I am doing the interview I can protect you a bit, but I also have a job to do.” Tina nodded again, a bit unnerved by Bette’s gentle yet slightly detached tone.
“When I am in the interview room there is certain ground that needs to be covered. and,” Bette paused her voice catching, betraying her emotions. “and I can’t comfort you or hold you if you’re upset. In fact,” unable to look at Tina, Bette’s eyes dropped as she said “we can’t interact physically at all while we’re here. I’m sorry, but it will just make matters worse.”
Bette kept her head down, afraid to see the hurt in Tina’s eyes. She felt Tina’s warm hand lifting her chin. Never moving her eyes from Bette’s Tina leaned close and said “I know,” before lightly brushing Bette’s lips with her own. Drawing back, she tried to manage a smile through her nerves. “Shall we go?”
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I LOVE THIS STORY….I’m totally rivited…thank you for feeling like you have to write, us readers REALLY appreciate it…..THANK YOU!!!!!!!
SOX, IT’S 10:45AM LA TIME I JUST GOT UP FROM A LONG NIGHT AT THE STEVIE NICKS CONCERT AND I HAD TO SEE IF YOU POSTED…SO GLAD YOU DID.TERRIFIC CHAPTER AS ALWAYS.PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE POST SOON…
Sox, this chapter is one of the best yet. I definitly agree that this could be the makings of a first rate novel. Keep up the good work because I am literally sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next!
Your story is soooooo compelling. I’m compelled to read it as you are compelled to write it.
After what Tina has been through, if this was real life, would there be more compassion for her or is that the dept. is not sure if she is a suspect or a witness? Nice twist–Tina speaking up and saying she wouldn’t speak to anyone but Det. Porter. What has she been doing in there for 45 minutes? :-D
Tina is really a strong lady, she got her way. Where will Bette place her where Tina will be safe. Can’t help falling in love with both of them. Great story. I love a mystery. Thanks
I am so happy that you are compelled to write . this story is so tight, so detailed, so amazing. When I’m reading and I realize that I am almost at the last page I truly get bummed out & start to slow down my pace. Can’t wait for the next chapter. Also, good luck at work!
Another great chapter.
Thank you.
Wow, I don’t know what to say. I’m just glad that I’m not in Bette’s shoes. She must be torn by what she should do, and what her heart is telling her to do. Maybe she should just quit, and go back into the Art world! This is so intense. Glad you can’t tear yourself away from writing this. But, I do hope you can get some rest, and that your other project doesn’t suffer because of our selfish need to extract this intriguing story, from your mind. Thanks again, for taking the time.
very very good i cant wait for the next chapter i just love reading this story!! POST SOON!!!
Love this story!! Looking forward to more more more!
If you wrote 24/7…then I’d be reading it 24/7. The most outstanding story imaginable. Riveting with just the right amount of humor thrown in.
So, in order for you to continue to write I need to do what? Babysit your kids? Write your presentation? Pay your bills, feed your pets, keep your hubby happy? Consider it done…ok, maybe that last one is a bit of a stretch for me. But I could certainly keep him busy by talking about your ability to keep me on the edge of my seat with this story ad nauseum. Just say the word!
Can’t wait for more…
This story kicks ass!
I’ve been hanging on every page – it reads so well. The tensions, tenderness, twists! awesome!
“you have a job to do, so do it,” Go Bette!
That was great and poor B&T!
I am with moho. I look for you everytime I log on. I just can’t get enough of this story. Thanks and can’t wait forthe next post
I am glad to hear the you have this absolute need to write this…….I have this absolute need to read it;-) I don’t know how your keeping the quality of this up but damn – keep doing what your doing.
The “banter” from Bettes “friendly” colleagues is what you would expect from some but isn’t she going to get any support from anyone else on the squad? OK Bette has broken nearly every rule in the book but Tina is a witness not a suspect. If she is that good at her job wouldn’t some of her colleagues cut her some slack (gee I hope so).
Your dialogue is great. And the story is ripping.
Sox, you have an obsession to write this story and I am equally compelled to read it. It was 6 am here in Atlanta, and well I am late for my workout (thus late for the rest of my day) because I had to read it when I saw it come through.
Again, this is a fantastic story. Showing both Tina and Bette’s strength and vulnerabilities is truly a talent. They are full characters in your story. And all I can say is BRAVO!!
Oh God you have such a gripping story and you tell it so well this is just awesome. You have written so much but I’m left wanting more. This is such a great page turner if it was a book I would have the whole thing done and be starting at the beginning again as it just stays with me long after I have left you these pultry comments. Thanks so much for your talent and your decision to share it with us all.
Will you consider giving us a chapter on what Tina has been experiencing, thinking, & feeling for the last 45 minutes? Will it work if I say PLEASE? Ok how about PRETTY PLEASE? with SUGAR on top? I await your response.
Hey I’m just catching up WHOA! it getting interesting and Intense I LOVE it Please continue and Thanks.
More than ever I’m reading this very engrossing story of yours like if it was a true novel, beyond the fanfictions’ area. I know that because it still would be engrossing with other characters than our dear two heroines. You should really think seriously about the possibility to publish detective stories, I mean it.
This chapter was really intense and as it’s more than ever painful to wait for an update now, I’ll use my best begging tone of impatient reader to ask for a new one, as soon as possible !
Many, many thanks for this great reading pleasure. Your story is a must.
Another amazing chapter. I am completely enthralled with this story. Keep up the writing, we’re on the edge of our seats!
Yet another great chapter Sox! Where is Bette going to take Tina now though? Please post again soon, In hope staying up late writing isn’t going to stuff up your work though!
Ahhhh! Keep going! I love this story! Please post again soon!
this was long?? hell naw..not long enuff for me. Please never ever say that a chapter you wrote of this is too long cause i could read this for hours and hours and hours…thats just too DAYUM compelling. I mean i didnt even move reading this chappy…
Seriously that story has me captive..point blank! *inhales exhales* lol
SOX…i didn’t like that nurse either… and please don’t let anything to the dog… ok now get bette back to earth and on the trail of that bastard… another great chapter… please continue
so glad you have such an, obs…, i mean work ethic. i sit here holding my breath. the strength they both have and are showing for each other. awesome. i know she’ll do her job but no moving t out of the house for many reasons. i want more, please. i think the dog may have to go. sad but true. gratefully i’m not the writer.
am readin this before i go to bed.. your story definitely worth keepin me awake.. LOL~ great story..love it!
But Tina can’t leave Bette’s she needs to be protected ;] Love this update!!
Sox,
I really don’t know how you do it but you do. You make this story ever more enjoyable and exciting with each new chapter.
The relationship between Bette and Tina is palpable and natural. The drama unfolds and draws its audience even deeper in its lair.
I take time to savour every delight you offer: the witty and sparkling dialogue, the realistic interactions between a diverse group of characters, the attention to detail that shapes and forms every image and scene, the feelings and sensations that demonstrate the power of emotions between Bette and Tina.
Yes, I do forward to every new post with enthusiasm and exhilaration.
Thank you so much for sharing all this talent and damned hard work with me. You make it seem effortless but I am sure that much blood, sweat, tears and toil goes into every word, phrase and sentence.
It gives me great pleasure to see that Tina is so determined to impart her witness testimony only to Bette. I know that Bette will deal with this using all her integrity and finely honed detective skills to do her job and still protect her soul mate.
My breath is baited until your next installment. Please keep ‘em coming as I am sure the little things like friends and family will understand.
Your Loyal Fan.
PS – loved the humor in your preface. Made me smile out loud.
Superb yet again, wow, I can see this story so clearly through your eloquent writing. Thank you for a post unexpected at this time , I will wait eyes wide on the edge of my seat for the next…
Simply Awesome
That’s right Tina show them who the boss is!!
This interview so be awesome, bette needs to swicth into cop mode, and tina needs to understand that. Maybe by the end Tina would of rather that to anyone else
Great post I love this story!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad you found the time to write this hope work is ok post soon!!!
wow – the conversation with the captain awesome. Loving your obsession – your fine writing has made it mine- although we both know I have some serious BP obsession of my own.