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Can we get it back – Chapter 26
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“Here, wash and cool your face down.” Tina says with a loving smile. Bette cleans her face and throws the cloth over to the laundry bin.
“Thank you.” Bette replies closing her eyes briefly to try and settle the new wave of nausea that came. Tina leans closer and place a kiss on Bette’s temple. “I just need to sit still for a little while.” Bette says.
“Take your time babe… Can I do anything?” Tina asks softly.
“Just hold my hand.” Bette replies in a whisper as she keeps her eyes closed.
“Forever.” Tina whispers back and give Bette’s hand a soft squeeze.
30 minutes later, they were both dressed and walking into the kitchen.
“I don’t think I can hold anything down Tee. I don’t feel like eating anything right now.” Bette says as she takes a seat at the kitchen table.
“You could try some salty crackers maybe and some apple juice?” Tina suggests.
“Okay, I’ll try, but a nothing heavier than that.” Bette says.
Tina takes down the salty crackers and the apple juice from the fridge and brings it over to the table.
“Here you go. Try some at least. You should have something in your stomach before the treatment.” Tina says and walks back to the fridge and takes out the eggs and bacon she’s making for herself and Angie.
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2 Hours later Tina was seated in the waiting room while Bette was inside getting the radiation. She was checking her messages and read on from her boss. Telling her to call him as soon as possible.
She figures she has about 15 minutes until Bette is finished so she makes the call right away.
“Hi John. I got your message.” Tina says into the phone as she hear him pick up.
“Hi Tina. How’s it going there?” He asks.
“Well, she’s in to get another dose of radiation now as we speak. I’m in the waiting room.” Tina replies.
“Oh, we can take this later if you want.” He says.
“No, no, I’m good. It will be another 15 minutes at least before she comes back out. So, I can talk. What’s up?” She says.
“Well, about your request. All though I’m sad to lose you on the set in Canada, I understand why you need to leave.” He starts.
“Thank you. So, have you had any chance to check anything out?” She asks him, curious to see if her has something else for her.
“Yeah, that’s why I’m calling. There is a new show being developed. Has the potential to be something big. They are just in the beginning of putting it together. I talked to one of the executive producers and lobbied for you. He was really interested to meet with you about coming on board as part of the development team and executive producers. Basically the same type of role you’ve had in Canada. Does that sound interesting to you? Are you ready to jump into another big show?” John asks.
“Yeah. I would love to. I love my job John and I wish I could continue where I am. But the situation won’t allow it. I need to be with my family, with my daughter. And I don’t know for how long she’ll be sick. But I’ve also lost too much of my daughter’s life as it is.” Tina says.
“I understand Tina, I really do. But this new show, I think it will be just up your alley. I’ll send you Jeff Williams’ contact info and you’ll contact him. And you guys will agree on a time for a meeting and so on.” John says.
“Yeah, thank you John. I really appreciate it and that you understand my situation.” Tina replies.
“No worries. You go be with your family and then contact Jeff and we’ll speak soon.” John says before goodbyes and they both hang up.
And the 15 minutes had gone by and Bette walk in just as Tina press the end call button. Tina quickly stands up and walk towards Bette with a smile.
“Hey, how’d it go?” Tina asks as she leans in for a kiss.
“Good. I’m feeling it more and more now. I just want to go home and lay down.” Bette says.
“Then that is what we’ll do. Come on.” Tina says and takes her hand.
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Thank you for the chapter!
I’m glad that Bette tell Tina that she wants to sleep with her last night.
But aftermath of radiation treatment already there(
I remember when my dad had radiation. It was ok at first then his energy levels went down. Finally, the bouts,of nausea and the redness on his skin caused him problems. Cancer sucks! Tina and Bette both have demons to conquer. Maybe supporting each other will draw them together instead of pushing them apart. Each will need their space to tackle the personal battles they are waging…and still find solace and support that can really be found in the arms of your soulmate. Love the story!
Thank you Lauren to write a new chapter insteed of going to sleep! I hope you are able to catch up on your sleep this weekend.
Poor Bette, the effects of the radiaton is not pleasant, glad she has Tina with her.
I really hope Tina figures out in therapy why she walked away instead of talking to Bette how she felt. I am a little worried that after so many months she still has no answers to that. I understand Bette’s fears that she will walk away again. Positive is that they talk honestly with each other. But it will be a lond road before they can have a good relationship again.
The important thing right now is that Bette wins the tough battle against the cancer.
Good news for Tina about a possible job in LA! Hope she will get it!
Thank you for the chapter!
I’m in agreement with Bibi’s assessment.
Great update & glad that they are continuing to talk. Progress that Bette asked Tina to sleep with her.
The radiation treatments are no fun – having experienced them myself for 6 weeks years ago.
Hopefully at the end of the treatments, Bette is cancer free.
Get some rest lady!!!
Thanks & looking forward to the next chapter.
Stay safe.
Bette wants Tina close especially during the time when she feels the most vulnerable. And most people feel vulnerable when they are in bed and sleeping and not aware of the things going on around them. Having someone in bed helps to make one feel safe. It also helps to progress the closeness and trust factor. The fact that Bette fears a “no” answer says volumes.
As to why Tina left Bette? I think this is something that goes back to her childhood. Her parents were divorced – Dad cheated on Mom, but they got over that. Mom finally left Dad because of a close friendship he had with a coworker (female). They would read and discuss poetry together over the phone. In the ended, Tina’s mom could not tolerate this type of intimacy with another woman, so she divorced her Dad and moved the family to Atlanta. This to me would be a key – I wonder is her Mom ever attempted to talk to her Dad about this or did she just say that’s it, I want a divorce and leave? Perhaps this is the example that Tina responds to? Forget about talking – just up an leave -over a misunderstanding or a misinterpretation. This came out in the same police interviews as the incestuous relationship between Tina and her sister. Maybe Tina’s parents relationship example has more meaning than she realizes…..
I hope that Tina starts to get somewhere soon. For when Bette starts to recover, its going to be harder if Tina has not started her own recovery as well.
I’m little worried about this new job. This type work takes a lot of time commitment. The entertainment industry is not typically a 40 hour work week. During the production season, its a lot of long days, seven days a week. During the hiatus, there is a lot of time to do the things you want to do in life. But with a new production, the startup and first season cuts into the hiatus. With Angie getting into college selection and her final years of high school approaching, and Bette still taking treatments and then to go through recovery, Tina cannot be working a lot of long days to be the effective parent and partners she wants to be.
Thanks for this chapter…. really like this story….
I’m with Collins and Bibi here.
I too, experienced radiation treatment for 6 weeks many years ago and Bette will be unable to contribute too much until after the treatment.
I hope Tina will become strong in dealing with her issues and fully support Bette in her fight.
A great thought provoking story, thanks for posting.
Stay safe
SG
Cancer sucks!
I like this story, but I noticed that none of your previous stories are finished.
Is this story going to be like the others and not have an ending.