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Breathe– Chapter 26
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Taking her hand firmly in her own, Bette introduced herself and Tina without further explanation on who the young blonde woman might be.
Upon hearing her name, Dwyer looked a bit surprised and taking notes said “Tina Kennard? she posed it more as a question. “Aren’t you the roommate of Marcey Fleming?”
Tina was leaning against the wall looking out of the rain-streaked window wondering how or why this reporter knew her name and relationship to Marcey.
Upon seeing Bette’s surprise the reporter gave her a rather bemused look and said with a slight smile “I am an investigative reporter you know.”
With a gesture to indicate the reporter should sit down, Bette gave one more glance Tina’s direction and when she didn’t move to join them gave the reporter her full attention.
“You’ve heard the name before?” Bette asked nodding towards Tina.
Setting her notebook and pen down indicating they had just gone off the record, Dwyer asked “Cards on the table?”
Bette nodded and said “I obviously asked you here. So, yes cards on the table,” and waited for the reporter to take the lead.
Dwyer leaned forward her elbows resting on her thighs still not picking up her pen and said ” You put me in a really ***** awkward position,” she shook her head repeating herself again, “***** awkward.”
Bette brought her hands up palms facing out and said “I surrender,” in response to the reporter’s comments. “You lost me on ***** awkward.”
Tina had grown more interested in the conversation and gave the reporter a small smile before she sat on the sofa next to Bette who was still waiting patiently for a more detailed explanation of the reporter’s comments.
“You really have no idea what I’m talking about do you?” Dwyer asked looking from Bette to Tina and back again.
“I really have no idea what you’re talking about.” Bette repeated what the reporter had said using the same inflection and tone.
“You bailed a source on me,” Dwyer said finally unveiling the issue but frustrated when Bette still didn’t seem to fully grasp the importance.
Bette shook her head still unsure of the meaning and then it came to her. She looked at Dwyer “You had the Harborview story.”
The reporter nodded. “My source retracted. You wouldn’t have any idea how that happened would you?” Dwyer looked between the two women not really expecting much of a response.
Bette shook her head a slight smile touching the corners of her mouth
Dwyer left her pad and pen still on the table, clearly indicating they continued to be off the record when she said, “This is the awkward part. I had a second source,” she paused, letting the full impact of her words sink in.
“I could have gone with the story, but I’m a crime reporter,” she paused again looking between the two women “and let’s just say this story was a ‘bit soft.’”
Bette met the reporter’s eyes and took a deep breath when she realized the meaning of her words.
“You should know the story is out there. If I got it,” Dwyer paused, “others have it too. Just be careful.”
Bette nodded thankful for the counsel.
Dwyer picked up her notepad and pen and said “Now, how about telling this crime reporter why we’re really here.”
TBC
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Sox, thanks for giving this reporter a heart. I hope she’ll be able to “spice” up the article to entice this killer to make more missteps.
My prayers are with your dad and your family. :-D
Sox,
Continued thoughts and prayers are winging them way to you as I write. Please take time for yourself during this dark period as the light is always there; just burning softly at the moment. It will ignite and burn brightly again for you and your family.
As for this story I hope that it offer you an escape; a place of solitude where you can relax, think and contemplate.
I have just finished reading chapters 22-26 and must congratulate you on another series of astounding installments.
You, expertly balance the reality and horror of this madman with the affection and tenderness of these lovers. The blossoming relationship between Bette and Tina is a delight. Love can take you completely unawares and turn your life upside down and all for the better. You may have thought that you were living before however hindsight shows you what a shell you were. These thoughts and emotion are brilliant conveyed and conjured up by your wondrous writing. The depth and detail of this story carries me along and puts little movies in my head. I can see, hear, taste and feel every moment captured here.
You are the cook; the words are your ingredients; the characters are the tools and the talent and ability to skill to bring all of this together to make a delicious dish; one that I savor and salivate over every time I see a new addition. Every episode is course that builds on the last and produces a most satisfying grin on my face.
Thank you for taking the time to bring such joy to others.
Your Loyal Fan.
sox – you amaze me! With all that we know is going on for you to post such a tight chapter with so much info but said in such a covert way that we all have to do our own thinking to stay right with you. AMAZING! Love and desire to protect and fear you can’t that’s the risk and then there’s the mystery – wow. Plus working in the ‘you put me in an awkward position you are so so so great. Did I say you amaze me? Your biggest fan – I might have to change my name to sfan.
I was a little lost on the reportor reply to Bette,, The second source was the killers. Thanks for posting,hope everything gets better in you life. When you write something that is going on in your like, we do care.
Sweeettt! This is just getting better ll the time. I really like this storyline and your style of writing. I do wish your chapters were a bit longer. Perhaps you should consider negotiating the OK to actually write and publish these characters (Better the cop) in paperback form. Anyway, please keep ’em coming. SOON?
Sox..thanks for the post. I hope that you are taking the time you need for yourself and your family. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Soxxy! Always nice to see a chapter from you. So sweet of you to take the time when you have other things on your plate.
Nothing like a little red tape to slow things down, eh? Good thing there wasn’t too much in the department otherwise the killer may have been able to make another move before Bette got the okay to go public.
The guilt that a survivor has is immense. Tina is still feeling that when she is trying to convince Bette that there are other ways. She doesn’t want to feel responsible should something happen to her like it did to Marcey. That’s a tough feeling to overcome.
What’s funny (as much as it can be) is that Bette is doing just the opposite. She is feeling like she wasn’t able to protect the other victims and wants to protect Tina in the way she wasn’t able to do with her partner. Each want the same thing…to protect and prevent something bad from happening that they feel deep down inside that they are somehow responsible for.
That reporter was nice to have gone off the record. She could have played hardball and gone for the throat instead. Who was the other source? The killer? The friend of Bette’s? I don’t remember anyone else…I guess I’ll have to go back and re-read the chapters – like that’s punishment. Hee hee hee.
Leaving us with a little cliffhanger, are you? Oh, the sweet torture!
Gaping grammar goblins and terrible type tyrants…LOL, that had me rolling on the floor!
Continuing to send positive thoughts to you and your family.
You’re doing a great job with this story and I am always reading even though I don’t always get to comment. (Sorry.) Best of luck with your family situation.
You know, I can relate so much with the cathartic effects of writing – much more than you could think. You’re right : very often it increases the most dramatic part of us, however I’m still thinking it’s an essential process. Hard, sometimes surprising, but always relieving in a way. So, don’t regret the so personal note you wrote for us : for me, I liked to think all our answers were perhaps a bit comforting – and obviously, reading you today, I was right.
Please accept once more all my very best wishes for your dad and yourself, from the bottom of my heart.
*****
Well, things are very tense here now… Tina’s so understanding fears, Bette’s willing to end the nightmare as soon as possible, whatever the dangers could be, and now this crime reporter we already met before – without knowing her name…
What a waiting now ! I’m so curious to know what will be Bette’s plans… Curious but strongly confident anyway !
Many, many thanks for your marvellous story, dear talented novelist !
*** Cheer up and keep hope !! ***
Just for the pleasure to be the first here – at least I hope !
… I’ll come back to comment in a while !
I’m lost….? While off the record, I didnt get what Seattle Times, Crime Reporter Judy Dwyer was saying to Bette…..somebody help me out here.
Great Update! I’m waiting with baited breath for the next step in this process. Was the 2nd source the killer or someone from the department? Oh my, now I have to re-tread through the previous chapters to gather my thoughts on who the 2nd source could have been.
Thanks!
“I hate them all”. I recall Bette’s words from season 1. That is the way that I feel about authors that post one tiny little page that leaves you yearning for more. I don’t really hate YOU Sox. Thanks again for sharing your talent during what must be a difficult time for your family. As always, I loved it.
Thanks for taking the time, to post. Great entry. Have a great day.
GIRLS – the nurse that leaked the story to the press about bette and tina and some loving. harborview the hospitals name.
soxy thanks for thinking about us when its a difficult time. for me its the gym that helps me out. as usual this was excellent. full of emotions and hard decisions that are frightening, cuz the outcome is not certain. no its not just bette anymore.
theres alotta love on the board. we are just like one big family. thats why your words touched all. and we do understand the sacrifice all you authors give to write for us.
(i got my pins out a couple of days ago and its even harder to type now, sorry) thanks for yoor time and energy. prayers to you.
What does a bit soft mean?? Did the killer call in to say they were having sex..eeek did he watch them?!?!?!? creepy creepy creepy 8p
THANKS SOX FOR THE GREAT CHAPTER….AND THANKS FOR THINKING OF US WHEN WE KNOW YOU HAVE OTHER THINGS MORE INMPORTANT.IT’S LIKE WE ARE ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY..YOUR WONDERFUL..POST WHEN YOU CAN…….
This is scary!