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Coming up for air – part thirteen
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It was close to midnight and The Planet was really starting to buzz. The dance floor was packed and the music thumping. Bette couldn’t relax, her mind constantly on Tina. Bette made a choice, she had to find out if Tina was alright. She found Alice in the crowd.
“Al, I have to go…”
“What?” Alice wanted to say more, but she stopped when she saw the look on Bette’s face.
“I still haven’t heard from Tina and I’m going out of my mind…please understand, Alice. I know I promised to stay all night, but I have to make sure she’s alright,” Bette said.
“Of course… don’t mention it… you should go, Bette,” Alice said, “we can do this another time.”
“Thanks, Alice… you’re the best.”
“I know… just take good care of T.K. for me?”
“I will… if I can find her,” Bette said, already headed for the door.
Bette drove to Tina’s hotel. She got the same message; Tina hadn’t returned yet. Bette turned and went back to the car. She guessed that Tina was probably still at Henry’s. She would go and find out if Tina was there. Bette decided that if Tina’s car was at Henry’s house, she would turn around and go home. She wouldn’t freak out about it; there could be many plausible explanations for that. Maybe Mikey had been so distressed about Tina’s departure that she decided to stay an extra day to make sure he was okay. It sounded like something Tina would do.
Bette turned the corner to the street where Henry lived. She knew the way; she’d been there before. She drove ever so slowly down the road. The grey Alfa Romeo was indeed parked in front of Henry’s house. Bette instantly felt relieved, at least Tina hadn’t been in an accident of some kind. When she passed Tina’s car, she noticed something odd. The windows of the car were all misted up. It looked like the car was full of luggage. Bette drove by the house, turned the car around and drove back to where she came from. She parked her car to take a better look. The steamy windows didn’t allow her a good look inside the car. Bette got out and crossed the street. Halfway there, it suddenly dawned on her that someone was in the car. It was Tina.
Bette ran the last few steps to Tina. Bette could tell that she was completely lifeless, staring into nowhere, her mouth slightly agape. Bette ripped open the door.
“Tina, baby… what’s wrong…? Baby, talk to me…” Bette said.
Tina didn’t respond.
“Tina… Tina… please… say something,” Bette pleaded. She grabbed Tina’s hands. They were ice cold.
Still no response.
Bette put one arm around Tina’s back and one arm under her knees and lifted her out of the car. It was a difficult and rather clumsy maneuver, balancing Tina to safety. But Bette managed to carry her across the street to her own car. Tina was limp and heavy in Bette’s arms.
“Tina, I’m going to put you down… can you stand? I have to get the car door,” Bette whispered near Tina’s ear.
Tina nodded and Bette let go of her legs, while still holding up her upper body with her left arm. She opened the car door and managed to get Tina inside. She squatted down next to her.
“Tina, honey… you’re scaring the crap out of me here… please say something,” Bette pleaded, trying to warm up Tina’s hands.
“I’m not… I can’t…” Tina mumbled and then went quiet again.
“Tina, I’m going to lock up your car and then I’m going to take you home, ok?”
Tina turned her head and looked at Bette. She nodded.
Bette closed the door and crossed the street. She locked Tina’s car and returned to The Saab. She got in the drivers seat and started the car.
“We’re going home, T,” she said and drove off.
TBC
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I suppose losing access child and there being nothing one can do to stop it would render one numb. Henry’s clearly lost the plot. Good post, anker.
I hope Tina is OK, but she doesn’t deserve to be in Mikey’s life. She’s not really a friend of the family nor his mother. Appreciate the time you had and let Mikey be loved by his parents and perhaps the next woman Henry does marry. Henry didn’t even owe her the time she just had, he’s not the bad guy here. He gave her options and she made her choice. Nice that Bette was there to pick up the pieces again even though she may not get what she really wants out of the relationship with Tina.
that hendick is some piece of work… i do hope miky’s mom does call tina… i have a feeling she knows just how good tina has been to her son… so glad bette went to find her… and also taking her HOME… please continue
definitly this was so difficult for Tina but Bette was there to help her. I am with Amanda maybe Mike’s mom let Tina will be near mikey because she care a lot about him and mikey love her too, The little boy don’t have to suffer the anger of her father. well done girl
I hope Mikey’s Mother was glad to get rid of that ass hole. Maybe she will let Tina see Mikey when she has him. Thanks goodness Bette went looking for Tina. The options he gave her was horrible wrong. He just want that build in wife part time Mom and some one to take care of his needs. thanks
I’m enjoying your story. Please post soon.
Okay this chapter wasn’t what I hoped for, but it is your story and only you know where you are headed with it. Unfortunatley there are no winners in a situation like this because everyone is hurting. I feel sorry for Mikey the most because he was the only totally innocent one in all of this and he can’t understand what is happening. He just knows that he loves Tina and she loves him. I am so glad that Bette went and found Tina. She will be there for her no matter what because her love for Tina is unconditional. This was a very emotional chapter anker and I can’t wait to read your next one. Thanks
It’s getting really good and it is getting Tina and Bette closer than ever, please continue.
What kind of man would use a child to try to get a woman to stay with him? That’s what he was doing…he let her stay and play and bond and tuck him in hoping at the end of the night she would stay out of love for the child. Shameful! I wouldn’t want someone who dosen’t want me.
Henry is a complete a**!!!! That is just wrong of him to do that to Tina and Mikey. I dont see how he could hurt his son like that. Maybe he will change his mind after he sees Mikey hurting b/c Tina’s not there anymore. Hopefully Tina will be ok b/c now she has lost 2 sons. Very sad but a great update. Now bring on the mushy stuff. LOL PPS
I can’t really understand how Tina bonded so closely to Mikey. But I guess it can happen. Tina needs to get her priorities straight w/Bette first. She can have a family w/Bette. Even on the show, I never understood why they didn’t try and work out their difficulties. Why Tina didn’t try. Yeah, Bette was wrong and I don’t condone it but Bette didn’t committ murder. But hell, it is difficult to tell a complex story in just twelve 50 minute episodes w/many characters. PPS.
Azmama…it could have been done…they just took a really wrong direction…they could have worked on it instead of bringing in all those new characters…they could have worked on it instead of concentrating on the really weird life of Jenny…oh lord don’t get me started…
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WTF????happened to Tina there???? I can understand her upset but this seems a bit more than that…did Henry do something??? Poor Mikey, adults should be adults when kids are involved BUT easier said then done…Henry’s obviously a bit cuckoo with the photos and all in his bed!!!! He can’t force Tina to love him….great writing PPS
Probably the best way…Henry will always be a dick with Tina. thanks
I know how hard it is to walk away from something that you love with all of your heart. When a child is added to the mix it makes it that much harder to swallow the pain. Sometimes you wonder is it easier to walk away and never look back or to walk away but yet visit once in awhile. What Henry had planned was not going to help Mickey but it would help him. If he really cared about Mickey and Tina he would have allowed them some time during the week just for them. He also could have just said that it would be too hard on him and Mickey right now for her to be around. Maybe in time she could visit, but for Henry to do what he did it just shows what type of person he is. Thank god that Bette followed up on her desire to know if Tina was okay. Bette can hold her close to her heart and just be there for her.
Yeayyy its time for B&T go home together!