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    Chapter 17 – Only together, only forward

     

    ”Very soon. Sweet dreams, kiddo”

     

    Angie rolled her eyes at the last word, and Bette kissed her on the forehead and they said goodbye until tomorrow.

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    It’s been a several days. Last night and this morning, Tina felt very nervous, doubtful, and ended up almost canceling today’s meeting with Salma, but later pulled herself together and promised herself to try. Tina had gone to see Salma when they moved to Los Angeles from New York, and many of the issues surrounding that terrible event and their relationship with Bette had already been discussed and resolved, but that didn’t make Tina’s visit today any easier. It’s been a long time since their last meeting, and today, most likely, Tina will have a lot to remember and remove some of the prohibitions on thoughts in her head.

     

    Tina’s strength came from Bette’s behavior. She’s been more caring, more attentive since Tina decided to go to therapy. Of course, she had cared before, but this was a new level. And Tina understood that this is the fruit of Bette’s work on herself so that their relationship does not start to fall apart again due to a difficult period, lack of attention, love, compassion or something else. For example, there was an important meeting at Bette’s office this morning that couldn’t have taken place without her, but she didn’t leave the house until she saw that Tina was fine and ready for tonight. Earlier, she would have apologized, said that everything would be fine and she was there, hugged Tina goodbye and left for work, so as not to be late and not let down colleagues. Today, her priority was not to let Tina down and to be there not only in words, but also in deeds. Bette called the office and warned them that she might be late. She didn’t flaunt it, but Tina understood that her beloved really tries to make sure that there is nothing between them that can ruin the relationship. Even at this difficult moment in their lives, when their heads are more occupied with the topic they are working on with a therapist, they both promised themselves that they will not push their relationship to the far corner. They had already been taught this mistake several times in their life together.

    Comments

    1. This story is very sad, yet inspiring. From the depths of despair can come hope if one will just look for it. Bette and Tina have both repressed their feeling of loss and hurt for a long time. And although this loss is something they will never get over they must learn to live with it and to put their lives into a loving and caring relationship with each other and with Angie. Its time to acknowledge the loss, feel the pain, heal each other and learn how to go forward as a result. Loss of a child is devastating. Dealing with it even more difficult. It can tear families apart… these two need each other… I believe they have made a good and positive start. They just need to get to the point where they turn to each other every time, when in need of comfort and solace and to be present when those times arise.

      Thanks for the update….

      • Thank you for reading, Martha!
        I really like your phrase “from the depths of despair can come hope if one will just look for it”
        I think it makes a lot of sense.

    2. Hi Ada,

      This was so good, i almost don’t have words to describe how this chapter touched my heart.

      I don’t have children and can’t imagine what a devasted loss it is when your child suddenly dies, but you did a excellent job to describe what Bette and Tina went through when they lost Oli.

      I have full confidence in that this therapist will help Bette and Tina to come to terms with the loss of Oli and give it a place.

      For the rest, I can only say that I fully agree with what Martha has written in her comment.

      This is definitely one of the best chapters you have written!

      I know I don’t always write a comment but I’ll follow your story from the beginning and through to your last chapter!

      Thank you, be careful and stay healthy!

      • Thank you so much for such wonderful words, Bibi!
        Although your comments are not frequent, they are always very interesting to read. The feedback is really important to me, and the fact that you gave it this time is so nice. I hope that you will enjoy the continuation of this story no less. Thanks and be careful too!

    3. Ok, it was not easy chapter also.

      I like the story about how Tina’s cold reaction on Kit’s death might be subconsciously reaction and even revenge for Bette’s reaction for Oli’s death. I think it’s very trustworthy. – as the story in s3 when i think all Henry story was Tina’s subconsciously revenge to Bette for carpenter.

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