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End of Summer
“You mean because of Helena. Why didn’t you?” Lisa asked.
“I guess I just didn’t believe that someone related to Peggy whom I loved like a mother would go to such extremes. I couldn’t believe anyone could be so heartless even as I was living through the nightmare.”
“I have to say I never saw you so vulnerable. I felt so helpless. I was always supposed to protect you and I watched you crumbling before my eyes. I couldn’t do anything. I’m so sorry Bette.”
Both Bette and James get emotional remembering that time. James walks over to Bette and takes her into an embrace. They hold on to each other. James was always her strength.
“Believe me James, you helped me more than you know. You were so steadfast in your loyalty to me. You were on my side when my family and friends and especially Tina turned against me. You never befriended Helena and you always believed me. Everyone else said I was exaggerating; that I was just jealous of her because she was with Tina. No one believed that she was such a destructive force in my life. James don’t ever say that you didn’t do anything because you literally saved my life. I never told you, but I once attempted suicide by drowning. Had you not made a habit of calling me at night to check on me when you knew I’d be drinking and getting depressed and desperate I might have tried again.”
“Wow Bette. I knew it was bad, but I never knew it got that bad for you to even think about ending it.”
“No one knew, except my therapist and that was years later. It was the lowest I’ve ever fallen but it’s ancient history and I really don’t want to dwell on that time in my life. Tina and I are the happiest we’ve ever been and thanks to Peggy I’ve been able to once again own my gallery and give my family a wonderful life. Now she’s giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to work side by side with her and carry on her legacy. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
“I’ve only met Peggy a few times, but she does seem to have a heart of gold. From what you’ve told me about your relationship she was a loving, kind, generous, philanthropic, caring person. What do you think went wrong in her relationship with Helena? Why does Helena hate you so much if you didn’t even know each other?”
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Thank you for the back story, just love Peggy more!
Looking forward to the Story continuing
SG
Great chapter!
Loved the background story. I feel sorry for Peggy that she has a daughter like Helena. She made mistakes and could have been more in Helena’s life when she grew up, but i don’t think Helena would be different, more kind and less bad.
I always loved the bond between Bette and James and i am glad that they are still going strong.
Thanks for the update!
So, it appears that Peggy and Bette are both well aware of the risk Helena poises to their well being. Hopefully, Peggy’s plan will be enough. It seems that Peggy is willing to do almost anything to prevent harm to her family. It appears that there are no limits to what she would do to prevent Helena from causing harm.
Helena has always demonstrated a keen mind and intellect. The problem is that she uses her talents to achieve her own personal purposes and goals rather than in any constructive manner. Maybe she will meet someone in prison and go off to some island in the Pacific to live a peaceful happy life once she gets out.
I love this chapter. I like that Peggy is getting to know James and Lisa and that she trust them enough to tell her them about her relationship with Helena. This has to be really painful for Peggy to admit that she may be somewhat responsible for Helena’s behavior. Peggy is still in the process of coming to grips with this. Unfortunately, she cannot undo that which is already done. Peggy has now given Helena one last opportunity to change her ways by insisting that she get treatment. Helena’s future is up to Helena now. Peggy needs to forgive herself and enjoy her newly expanded family.
Thank you for this…..