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Can we get it back – Chapter 30
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“What?” Tina asks curiously.
“I’ll save money on hair products and I’ll save time in the shower and in the morning.” Bette says dead serious, waiting for Tina’s reaction.
“Well…” Tina starts, a little unsure how to respond, but then she sees the smirk on Bette’s face and she laughs. They then breaks out, laughing hysterically. After a few more minutes laughing, they both calms down.
“I love you Tee.” Bette says as she turns to the side and snuggles closer and into Tina’s arms.
“I love you too.” Tina replies. “But please Bette, you still need your energy for the last week of this treatment. So please, go to sleep.” Tina pleads.
“Okay boss.” Bette replies.
They both slides down and Tina puts her arm around Bette and brings her closer. And they stay like that for the next hours. Bette sleeping in Tina’s arms.
They don’t wake up until 8 o’clock and it’s Tina who opens her eyes first. She looks over at the bedside clock and sees the time.
“Oh wow. I haven’t slept that long in a long time.” She says to herself.
“What babe?” Bette asks as she’s also waking up.
“Good morning.” Tina says and leans in and kisses Bette’s shoulder.
“Morning.” Bette replies. “What time is it?” She asks.
“8” Tina simply says.
“Oh, that is wow. When is my treatment again today?” Bette asks.
“It’s not until 11:15, so we’re in no rush. We can take our time.” Tina replies.
“Well that time will start in the bathroom.” Bette says and gets up from the bed and jogs into the bathroom. It makes Tina smile and then snuggles into the covers.
A few minutes later, Bette was still in the bathroom. No sound coming. Tina gets up and walk over and knocks on the door.
“Babe?” She calls out.
“I’ll be right out.” She hears Bette reply back.
She carefully opens the door and there she sees Bette standing by the mirror, holding onto the sink for support. Tears streaming down her face.
“Oh babe.” Tina lets out and rushes over and brings Bette into her arms.
“This isn’t me Tina. I don’t feel like me.” Bette lets out in between sobs.
“I know babe. But this is you. Right now, it is you. And you are beautiful and strong and I love you so much.” Tina whispers into Bette’s hair.
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What a struggle for Bette as well as Tina. I know what it’s like for life to strip your from your life. I survived bankruptcy, suicide attempt and 3 simultaneous strokes by the age 44. Now, on disability, I feel lost. Having Tina by her side with give Bette the strength and desire to preserve. Support system is vital for a successful recovery.
Yeah, i see it’s very hard for Bette – loosing her hair. But like Shaine said – it’s not the end
Those nearest are mostly the one’s on the receiving end of the pain and frustration being experienced by their loved ones. It will pass Tina just needs to love Bette.
Stay safe
SG
Bette’s response to Nurse Ellie was really a positive one. It shows that Bette has accepted her appearance and is moving forward. To me that is good. As to her response to Angie – that is not what Angie asked. Angie asked how did things go. She is aware that her Mama B was about to be bald. What Tina can respond is “Things went as expected…. hair is now gone… Mama B is sad about that… thanks for asking. Mama B & I love you…T.”
The fact that Bette recognizes that this could be the crossroads as to how she comes out of this is something that is good. She now has to decide how she will fight for her recovery – morne the loss of her hair and reduce her energy level to fight this disease or accept it for what it is and concentrate on doing those things which will make her better – eating properly, getting rest, seeing friends from time to time who will lift her spirits and paying attention to Angie and Tina. She needs to allow herself to be joyful about surviving and having the family she has. She needs to find something in her life to be positive about and look forward to. Minimize the stress as best she can..
Thanks for the chapter…..look forward to more
Martha, I agree with most of your comment. Can I just throw it out there one more time as someone who has seen it firsthand – a wig made of Bette’s hair would help her immensely. Super big psychological lift. Bette is going to have some very down days and she deserves to cry. She also deserves to be angry. That’s a fact. And she might not want to be very social right now. This should not be forced on her. She needs Tina and Angie. These are her two lifelines. I think Angie should be much more of a presence. Walks in the hills? Talks about the future? Agree about the proper nutrition. Bette does yoga which is excellent. She is facing her mortality and needs to be free to say or talk about whatever she feels the need to say. Tina has been superb! Not pretending everything is okay is critical for Bette and will help her more than anything. Being free to candidly talk about her shitty experience is essential. With the continued presence and support of Tina and Angie she will feel their love and realize she has so very much to live for. For now – she sets the tone and it is her timetable.