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Can we get it back – Chapter 17
“Hi, this is Tina Kennard, I would like to make an appointment.” She says, a bit nervous about the journey she’s about to start. “I’m free whenever. When is your first available appointment?” She asks. “Tomorrow at 10 am. That’s perfect. Thank you. I’ll see you then.” She says and hangs up. She let’s out a breath she didn’t know she was holding and then walks back to Angie in the waiting room. She takes a seat beside Angie.
“Everything’s okay?” Angie asks.
“Yeah everything’s fine. Just making the first step into self-recovery, I guess.” Tina says with a smile.
“Huh?” Angie asks.
“I called a therapist. Have my first appointment tomorrow.” Tina says, raising her eyebrows towards Angie.
“Aha, I see.” Angie replies with a head-nod.
“Yeah.” Tina whispers. They sit in silence for a few minutes, both occupied with their phones, before Angie’s curiosity takes over.
“Mom?” She starts.
“Yeah?” Tina says looking up from her phone and an email she’d gotten in the last 10 minutes.
“How are you really doing?” Angie asks, holding her breath for Tina’s reply. Tina swallows one extra time and takes a deep breath, prolonging the time before she has to reply. “You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to.” Angie blurs out before Tina starts replying.
“No, It’s okay… I guess I’m okay, considering. And I’m lucky that your mom took me back in. That she forgave me. But for us to finally have a chance at a forever, I have so much work to do on myself. And that is what I hope the therapist can help me with. To dig deep into my brain sort of. What made me leave you guys. What was so horribly wrong for me to leave you. I know I was depressed, but what made me depressed. That is what I hope I’ll get to the bottom of.” Tina says as she smiles at Angie, watching her trying to understand everything Tina just said. “You understand?” Tina softly asks.
“Yeah. I really hope you figure it out. I’ve missed you so much these lasts few years. I know we’ve talked regularly, but it’s not the same as having you here.” Angie says as she leans her head down on Tina’s shoulder. Tina instinctively put her hand on Angie’s head and turn her head to place a soft kiss on her forehead.
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Martha3128 says
Hummm? What is going on in Bette’s mind? This has to be an emotional situation – starting radiation treatments,
and Tina being emotional for some unknown reason, And being always tired and slightly off balance is not a good feeling either. Hopefully Bette is getting better and will recover, I look forward to the time when Bette, Tina and Angie can have a positive activities without the concern of losing one another looming in the background.
Thank you for this story. Write when you can…. looking forward to how Bette and Tina resolve their issues.
Sharon says
I’m going to keep it simple this is a good good good story. So good everytime I hope for at least 10 pgs but will come back for whatever you give us. Thanks and stay safe
Collins says
Hi Lauren,
Thanks so much for the update.
I am very hopeful that Tina will finally find some answers to her deep problems & be able to continue to be there for Bette.
Hopefully Bette’s treatment will not be so debilitating.
Thanks for including Angie & allowing her a voice in the story.
Looking forward to your next post.
Happy holiday!!!
Stay safe.
SassyGran says
Thank you for posting again on this story.
I like the way you are including Angie in the story. Tina needs to know how her actions have affected her daughter.
The talk of radiation treatment stirred some personal memories for me and I had empathy with Bette’s silent way of dealing with the news she was given of how her treatment would pan out.
Look forward to more, stay safe
SG
Bibi28 says
Hi Lauren,
Great chapter!
I agree with all the comments above.
Stay save and healthy ????
BK says
so glad Tina made the phone call to get therapy going. Hope she can talk to Bette about what she is teary eyed so that Bette doesn’t worry. I enjoyed reading about the radiation mask, is that something that people undergoing this type of treatment really have to wear? It seemed very realistic and adds to the realness of what Bette is facing – she will need to sleep and rest and then sleep more. Tina needs to carry the weight emotionally and physically right now. Also hope Bette doesnt lose any a strand of her glorious hair. :)
PPVS
Thanks