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First Year- Chapter 27
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Alice smiled brightly, “Yeah Dana, everything looks good. Maybe today you can go home.”
Dana was discharged later that day. The thought of her being in a public space with her immune system frightened me. Perhaps a more limited place might be better. As much as I hate to admit it, I thought dinner at my mother’s or some other controllable area might be more suitable. My dinner party was small enough that a few phone calls to change the venue was be simply enough. Simple that is, if my mother agreed.
When I drove up to her home later that day, I felt my anxiety level rise. My mother had a way about her of pulling the rug out from under me and making me feel small. As I walked and saw her sitting in the parlor I thought, I must be crazy to think I could have my friends exposed to my mother, only to have her embarrass me with whatever childhood tale she would relate in painful details to them. I must have had temporary insanity to consider dinner at her house. I would rather pay to sterilize the restaurant. When she became aware of me she stood up and opened her arms to greet me, I smiled politely and thought, no way, no change of venue. Everything stays as it is.
“Helena come in. I was worried about what state I would find you but I have to say you look fabulous. You even look a little tanned. I didn’t think you would have any time to see the sun.”
I hugged her quickly and responded, “I had yesterday off. I worked out with Bette Porter. We went running then hiked up Runyon Canyon Park.”
“I didn’t realize you and Bette had become friends. I’ve thought for years that you would get along but you were never interested in meeting her.”
“Mother you spoke so highly of her, I just thought she might be the perfection personified compared to my innate failures. I was just not interested in meeting her then. But everything happens in its time. I have to admit she is quite lovely.”
“’Lovely’ you say. That’s unexpected to hear from you.”
I suppose she might have been baiting me for more but I refused to acknowledge anything more. I changed the topic of discussion to the real reason I came, “Mother, I really didn’t come here to talk about Bette. I wanted to let you know how angry I am at you for your continued interference in my life, from your manipulation to get Carmen a position here, your block of Dylan from getting a position and then your downright dastardly payoff of Dylan to stop seeing me. I just don’t understand what you were thinking but mother you have no right.”
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i get so excited when i see you have posted a new chapter to this story, its my favorite on line at the moment, can’t wait til things heat up with bette and helena, bring it on!!!!!
So it is the Peabody Penthouse. I looked at apartments today. No penthouses, just one bedrooms, and I think I’ll take the one on the 5th floor. See, I finally landed a job, but have to move to Dayton. Oh well, it’s a job. At last! I think that was a good conversation that the Peabody women had, allowing each to see a bit more of the human in the other. I hope they can continue in that vein. Peggy’s methods may have been Machiavellian, but her intent was to protect her daughter and that is noble. And between being able to see her mother as something other than an ogre as well as not settling for a one night stand, our Helena seems to be growing up. If she plays her cards right with Bette…well, we’ll see. I’m glad Dana is improving, but how does a parent get to override the wishes of an adult child?
Funnyone- regarding the parent over riding the wishes. I had a real case like this. It still bothers me because I couldn’t understand it either. The woman had a signed, DNR, living will etc. I don’t know why but they called her daughter, but the adult daughter said do everything. The case was tragic because the daughter gave consent for everything over the phone. She never came in to see her mother. It was aweful. I remember seeing the patient and she looked me in the eye and shook her head when I went to see her about putting in a feeding tube. She understood everything going on around her and didn’t want it. I really hated that case and really could not understand why it was managed the way it was. I think it was an ethical nightmare. I wondered what did this woman do to make her daughter hate her so much to put her through that torture. The story is much worse that I can give here or in the story. I really hesitated writing it but it was one of those unforgettable cases so I decided to share it.
I have truly enjoyed these last chapters. We have seen Helena finally get a hold on her behavior. And the talk between her and Peggy was long over due. I don’t agree with how Peggy handle the situation with Helena and Dylan, but I do understand wanting to protecting your child. But my big question is will Bette have that fight with her soon to be ex..(please!), and need a little comforting by a rather nice looking doctor in a penthouse? Because I could see her falling in and out of love with Bette twice, since we don’t know if Bette may have any interest in women, yet. Okay, okay I’ll leave it alone for now. PPS!
S so glad to see another chappy again and we finally found out why Peggy was she was with her only child. Because of her father who loved another woman and actually named his daughter after her,I’d be so ticked off that who knows what I’d do,,lol. But really now understand how Peggy thinks and IMO found that Bette would be a great match for her daughter. Maybe one day huh S ;) So glad that Dana was doing better and hopes that she does. Can’t wait to see what happens at the party!
S so glad to see another chappy again and we finally found out why Peggy was she was with her only child. Because of her father who loved another woman and actually named his daughter after her,I’d be so ticked off that who knows what I’d do,,lol. But really now understand how Peggy thinks and IMO found that Bette would be a great match for her daughter. Maybe one day huh S ;) So glad that Dana was doing better and hopes that she does. Can’t wait to see what happens at the party!
Oy, Squirl, that story is terrible on so many levels. The daughter got to comfort herself as being ‘caring’ by insisting that all measures be taken while not having the guts or compassion to actually see her mother and face the situation. God. I’ve had something like that with my brothers. When my father had his LAST heart attack, the brother who had actually spoken to him about his wishes (DNR) couldn’t let him be taken off life support. True, my father had pulled out of a number of situations that had seemed hopeless. But he was also 83, had had a number of heart attacks (double bypass included) and numerous strokes, had done nothing to actually help his own situation, and had been in a coma for a week. He’d also said he didn’t want to be kept alive with machines. So we waited a few more days to take him off life support. No one was mad at the brother, but it was excruciating none the less, and I felt it a failure to do our duty by the old man. Sometimes all medicine can do is lock the emergency exit. My mother has dementia but has a signed DNR and is now only a shadow of the woman we knew. I believe, having discussed it before hand with each, that should she (and she will) suffer some major issue with her physical health, that having been through something like this before, we can make her as comfortable as possible on her voyage out. Sooner or later we all go. Those who have not seen, or refuse to see this sort of thing may claim they value life and so advocate ‘heroic’ measures. But to watch hopeless misery until life is nothing but a husk of what the person had once been seems cruel to me.
I find it so interesting that as soon as Helena reconnects with her mother emotionally, Peggy does exactly what Helena asked her not to do — acts like a CEO and negotiates/purchases her new home. I guess old habits die hard. I hope Helena decides to have a housewarming get together or in this case a Penthouse Party. Since she seems to be thinking a lot about Bette, I wonder if she will be calling for additional exercise “dates”? Thanks for the post!
Top o’the day to you Squirl. I know I’m a little behind but better late than never right? Well anyway I’m glad Helena and Peggy had that talk a little better understanding between mother and daughter is a good thing. Glad to see Dana improving,but the party venue should be sanitized and Dana should be warned about not touching as much as she can avoid. Looking forward to the pending shopping trip. I really don’t know how I feel about a relationship between Bette and Helena at this point, Helena still has some healing to do and of cours Bette is not free and even if she becomes free soon she still has some evaluating to do. So now onto the DNR, we were at the hospital last week for a pretty routine surgery and the DNR question was posed. I think NY is over-in-tune with it, every single Doctors office and each different hospital wants their own, I’m thinking a pacient should get a file and tote it along with them if they choose to have one. Off to find some green beer. Thank you, Md aka Oma
Really great chapter! I’m so glad Dana seems to be getting better. Let’s keep her that way. OK? As for Peggy, she’s always going to interfere with anything she feels like messing with especially when it comes to Helena. She just can’t help herself. Now Bette and Helena,is Helena going to be her first? My my my!! Can’t wait to find out. PPS
I really love this story. I hope Dana gets better and is able to withstand the party environment and have a great time. I know she’s not going to win every battle, but please make her win the war. It seems with every chapter Helena’s falling a little more for Bette. I’m hoping she can get past this and look for someone outside of the hospital and available. Bette fits neither criteria. There’s no point in setting yourself up for disappointment. She should do more going out by herself and seeing what the world has to offer. Sometimes when you’re so caught up in your small bubble (the people you’re around most) that’s all you focus on and you end up losing sight of all the other wonderful people that could be awaiting you. I’m hoping she finds that person. I’m rooting for Carmen (yeah I know she’s part of the bubble that works in the hospital), but only after Helena’s gotten herself together emotionally and realizes for certain and can tell Carmen she’s in love with her. Otherwise, maybe there’s someone new on the horizon. Never know.
By the way, in earlier chapters, I thought for sure Tina and Bette were into each other. Was I imagining things?
Hey Squirl.1st i got a bic kick out of your comments…”the every-so-ofteners” (ROFLMAO) True enough! But when it comes to reading your fan fic I truly am a regular,a nd devoted reader. As for that Peabody Penthouse – won’t Helena be all kinds of lonely by herself? Maybe she needs a roomate? Someone in the same profession (Bette), with the same interest (Bette), same drive and determination (Bette)….just a suggestion. (LOL) PPS! (for the regular commentors and readers of course)
Absolutely late, yes I am :( . Great update… so many stories going on..excellent! I’m really thinking that this is Peggy’s way of loving Helena. She loves her by controlling her…sorta like a protective bubble…but for Helena it feels less like love and more like manipulation. It is great that they got to talk and possibly have more understanding…where she could see her mother’s fear, pain and her tenderness. Yes, arranging to buy the condo is showing those signs again, but I’m not sure she will change as this may be her way…Possibly they can…Helena can establish some boundaries. Yes I hear you all with the DNR…you’ve said it all. I really don’t think there is anything like watching someone suffer…and I can’t imagine managing it…particularly when they are in excruciating pain and living feels like an unbearable chore….and they truly are ready to go…At the same time, for the family, it is remarkably difficult to let go and to not feel as though they’ve done everything in hope of keeping the loved one alive..that miraculous things can happen. It think it truly may be the most difficult moments in life. When people over-ride without physical contact, I suppose it could be a number of things…I wish I could understand the motivation. Thanks for the update and for sharing this with us. PPS
It is a pleasure to read this story b/c you have first hand knowledge of what you’re writing. Peggy may be overbearing but she has seen more life than Helena and is somewhat cynical. She has good reason to be. Bette and Helena are suited for each other. I don’t think that Bette can be bought off. While Helena’s wealth might be impressive, Bette’s sense of self worth is strong enough to withstand the pressure. Besides that, they are hot together. ;-)
yeah, Helena you’ve got the condo, I think it’s Bette to get next hey. you know you have fell for her. gooooooooo for it Hel. PPVS
Awesome Chapter :)
I know when my grandmother wss in the hospital after a heart attack. She expressed not to be resuscitated and signed the papers and the doctors said they will honor her wishes despite what any of her children wanted. Her doctor said it was the law and as long as my grandmother was in sound mind when she sighed there was nothing no one could do. Maybe it’s different in each state or some hospitals just don’t honor the patients like they should. Fortunately it didn’t come to that because she got better. Back to the great story. The good news is, Helena’s starting to think pass her libido. The bad new is, Helena seems to be falling for Bette, who’s not available. I see a second heartache coming on.
really liked the interaction with P and H…it’s so important that we are slow and thoughtful in judgment because we don’t always know the history…can’t wait for B and H’s next interaction in the penthouse!!!