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Can we get it back – Chapter 30
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They stay in the bathroom for 10 minutes. Tina holding Bette and soothing her with loving whispers.
“Come on, let’s get dressed. I’m hungry, I’ll go and make breakfast. Anything you want?” Tina asks.
“Anything you’ll make is fine.” Bette replies as she looks into Tina’s eyes through the mirror.
“Okay.” Tina replies with a smile. She gives a quick kiss on Bette’s shoulder and then walks out towards the kitchen.
5 minutes later Bette walks in. She’s put on a thin dark brown beanie. Tina looks up when she hears Bette walking in. She smiles and continues with the eggs and bacon for breakfast.
“Breakfast soon ready. Couple of minutes. Just take a seat babe and I’ll bring it over.” Tina says as she finishes the frying.
As promised a few minutes later, they are both seated and digging into the eggs and bacon.
A few hours later, they are sitting outside the radiation-room, waiting for the nurse to come and get Bette for the last treatment this week. After today, she has 2 days off during the weekend.
Suddenly Tina’s phone beeped, indicating an incoming message. She opens it up and sees that it from Angie.
“How did it go last night?” She asks.
Tina reads it and smiles. Bette looks over and sees the smile.
“What?” Bette asks curiously.
“Oh, it’s Angie. She is wondering how it went last night.” Tina replies as she looks sideways at Bette with the smile still on.
“Tell her that her mama B is bald.” Bette says seriously.
“Bette…” Tina says.
“Well it’s true.” Bette argues.
“Yeah, but…” Tina starts, but stops when she don’t know what to say. Bette looks over.
“I’m sorry.” She adds a few moments later. Tina is about to say something just when the nurse comes out and calls Bette’s name.
“Hi, Bette. You’re up. How are you feeling? I see you’ve gotten a new hairdo.” Nurse Ellie says with a smile on her face. Ellie has been the nurse that has been present on all Bette’s treatments.
“Hi, Ellie. Yeah. No point in just let if fall off bit by bit.” Bette says and stands up, she takes a few steps towards Nurse Ellie, but stops and turns around towards Tina, who felt a little unsure of the situation. Bette suddenly seemed more distant. Bette reached out her hand for Tina to take. Tina takes it and is pulled up and into Bette’s arms. Tina places the palm of her hand on Bette’s cheek.
“We’ll talk when we get home. I know something is bothering you. I don’t want that anger or what ever it is to fester in you. Just know I love you and I’ll see you when you’re finished.” Tina says and leans if for a soft kiss.
“I love you. I’m sorry. I’m struggling, no point in hiding that huh?” Bette whispers.
“No babe. It’s pretty obvious.” Tina replies with a soft smile. “Go. I’ll be waiting.” Tina says as she gently pushes her towards Nurse Ellie. Bette follows Nurse Ellie through the limited access doors. Tina took a seat again and grabbed a magazine from the side table. Now she could only wait. 30 minutes was not that long, and it went by quickly.
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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.