Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of G. Age verification is required to proceed.
Can we get it back – Chapter 24
Login to add story to favorites
(9 votes, average: 4.89 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this post.
Loading ...
“Ms. Porter.” She calls and Bette and Tina stands up and follows the nurse down the corridor. And like yesterday, Tina has to wait outside while Bette is in the machine.
“I’ll be waiting… Love you.” Tina whispers and leans in for a kiss before Bette disappear behind the frosted glass doors.
…
20 minutes later, Bette walks into the room Tina is seated in. Tina is reading something on her phone and does not notice Bette coming in at first. She sees a shadow in the corner of her eye, so she looks up and sees her.
“Oh, hey, didn’t hear you come in.” She says and stands up and walk over to her, immediately taking hold of Bette’s hand. “How do you feel?” She asks softly.
“I’m okay, like yesterday.” Bette replies and give her a smile. “Let’s go home.” Bette whispers and turn around to walk out the door and back down to their car.
“Yeah, let’s go.” Tina replies and follows.
…
1 week later and the side effects has started to show its ugly faces. They had tabled all the heavy talk for now. The most important thing now was to get Bette through this last part of the treatment. She has two weeks of radiation left then they were to wait a little while, and then new tests. And hopefully within a few months, she would get the, all clear.
The side effects that has started is nausea and hair loss. Those are the two most present. Tina had also noticed that Bette was quieter than usual. She knew that losing her hair was something that Bette was not prepared for, now matter how much she would in fact try to prepare for it.
They entered the front door after yet another round at the hospital. She’s a little unsteady from time to time again and Tina steady her with a solid arm.
“You want the living room or your bed babe.” She asks softly.
“I want to be close to you, so I’ll take the living room.” Bette replies as they walk into the living room and Bette takes a seat on the couch and then Tina help her lay down.
“I’m going to make some coffee. Can I get you anything?” Tina asks as she takes a seat on the edge of the coffee table.
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Thank you for the chapter!
Well, i hope in Angie list of future college there is Yale. Because knowing Bette, i think she might be not very pleased if not.
Great chapter!
It is unfortunate for Bette that she now has the negative effects of her radiation, but that was to be expected. Most importantly, she survives the cancer.
Very good that Bette told Tina that she is still afraid that she will eventually leave again, especially since they have not yet discussed the reasons for the previous times. Tina must tell Bette that she has asked her employer if she can be transferred to LA or else she is looking for a new job in LA. I think that gives Bette a little more security and confidence that Tina is serious that she is not leaving.
Nice that Angie leans towards an artistic education. Tina is right, Bette wants the best for Angie and her happiness is paramount.
Thank you for the update!
Bette progressing into her treatments and Tina putting feelers to get transferred to L..A. . She is making moves to stay with Bette.
Interesting that Bette always wants to talk to Tina when they are waiting for the doctor or for a treatment. Tina is handling it well – just keep saying the same thing. She here to stay and leave the heavy conversation for home. Alloy for space to retreat when things get too stressful.
Thanks for submitting….
This is an interesting story. I have realized that I do not know this Bette or Tina. Anything I write would be based upon past depictions of the characters. If based on GQ -,then I definitely don’t know them because we have no clue what is going on with Tina and Bette is just so vulnerable – distressed from losing Kit and Tina and now battling a tough cancer. I doubt pushing for art or Yale is even remotely in this Bette’s mind but we don’t know. I can say that I wish Tina had not spoken for Bette. This is an important time for Bette to feel included and needed in Angie’s life. She cannot cede all of that to Tina. Glad that Tina is making the move to LA. Maybe that will help Bette with her trust issues. Depends on Tina figuring out why she is back and why she left. Staying out of guilt is not the answer. This is going to be a long fight for Bette. If radiation isn’t enough she will need chemo. She can go into remission but that is not a cure. Still a very rough road ahead. Looking forward to more.
I like this story and look forward to you taking us further with this now family of three.
Enjoyed the chapter but I feel it ends almost in a cliffhanger……..
Post soon
SG
I agree about the cliffhanger.
Hey Lauren, you know I love this story. I agree with Martha, it is interesting that Bette chooses to talk about heavy topics right before walking into radiation. Safety in the waiting room perhaps? Regaining some control over an uncontrollable situation, maybe? Wanting to clear her head of her doubts before heading back there, possibly?
Interesting dialogue either way.
When Bette lay down on the couch and Tina got the blanket I really wanted her to lay down with her. Make room for an afternoon cuddle, maybe hold Bette while she slept off the effects. That is more important that work on a laptop. But I have been known to leave dishes in my sink and laundry piled up so I can take my kids on a hike. Tina is figuring it all out like the rest of us. Love the story, thanks…
Having personally been in Bette’s situation I know that wanting to talk about serious matters before Radiation is not strange.
I also think Tina made the right decision to work on her Laptop. Bette would not have wanted to cuddle at that time.
Looking forward to the next post
SG
Another excellent chapter.
I truly enjoy this story & the path you are taking. Reestablishing any relationship is hard, especially one like they have had & now with Bette’s illness.
Like SG, I too have had up close & very personal experiences with cancer in my family & myself. I am a 19 year survivor next month. I thank God every day!
So yes, lots of things go through your mind as the road the road to recovery is never clear or simple.
Angie wanting a career in the arts is so sweet especially since both her parents are in it.
Agree that Tina should tell Bette about her action to secure a transfer back to LA or pursue another position if that is not possible. This would alleviate some of Bette’s fears of Tina leaving again.
Thanks for the post & looking forward to your next one!
Great chapter, I am loving this fic. I am not sure if Tina telling Bette she is relocating will ease her fears or not. She may still feel Tina could leave again and just be closer for Angie. Can’t wait for the next chapter please post soon.