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Honesty chapter 12
Tina grips Bette’s hand tightly and closes her eyes.
“Tina, you rest. I’m here, I’m not going anywhere. You need to rest.”
Tina and Bette, both now physically and emotionally drained, drifted to sleep. The afternoon became evening and Bette awoke to Tina squeezing her hand.
“What T? What do you need?” Tina did not appear to have just awakened. Her eyes were brighter than they had been earlier. She seemed better than she was earlier. “Are you in pain still?”
No response.
“Is your pain gone?”
Light squeeze of Bette’s hand.
“Your pain is better?”
Squeeze of hand.
“That’s great T.”
Tina tried to move her mouth as if to speak.
“What baby, can you tell me? Do you want an ice chip?”
Tina squeezes Bette’s hand.
Bette goes out to the nurses station to get some ice.
A nurse walks over to her.
“I think Tina wants to try some ice again, could I please get a few pieces?”
“Absolutely.” The nurse went to get a cup of ice and returned with the cup of ice for Tina and a can of vegetable juice for Bette. “We took the liberty of ordering you some dinner. You will not be any good to her if you make yourself sick trying to take care of her.”
Bette’s gratitude was accepted and she returned to Tina’s bedside.
“Tina, I need to raise your head a little, are you ok with that!”
She put her hand in Tina’s for a response. A squeeze was given.
Bette raised the head of Tina’s bed while watching Tina’s eyes for a hint of discomfort. To Bette’s surprise, none came and Tina was sitting up more than she had been comfortable with earlier.
Bette took an ice ship from the cup and gently ran it across Tina’s lips. Tina’s lips parted slightly for Bette to slip the ice chip into her mouth. No choking this time.
“Tina, you are doing much better. Do you want more?
Tina squeezed Bette’s hand.
Again, Bette moved the ice ship along Tina’s lip and slipped it into her mouth. Tina’s mouth moved in recognition of the ice chip.
Bette leaned down to kiss Tina’s lips. When she gently pressed her lips to Tina’s, Tina’s lips responded. They gently pursed and tried to return Bette’s kiss and Bette could feel it.
“You kissed me!”
Tina squeezes Bette’s hand.
It was a day of small triumphs. Bette never gave up trying things to give Tina opportunities to respond. The nurses and doctors were in and out and exhaustion was setting in.
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(33 votes, average: 4.03 out of 5)
Great, Tina is trying to respond to Bette. Neither of them should give up, it will happen in due time. Post when you can.
WOW!!! That ws Great. I am glad Tina is responding to Bette. Please post when you can. Thanks
I am glad to see Tina responding. Its amazing the will to live when you have something or someone pushing on the other end.
happy to see tina responding, time will heal,post when you can no rush :)PPS
It sounds as though she is definitely on the mend. Bette is being a real trooper with encouraging Tina to work hard at her recovery. Really enjoying the story!
So glad that Tina is reponding to Bette Tina will get better,but Bette needs to take care of Bette along the way. Love this.
I really can’t wait for more!
I am so glad that Tina is responding to Bette and willing to fight for her life and family with Bette at her side. Bette sharing her fear, but being strong was so perfect.
I am so glad that Tina is responding even though it is in a small way. They will make it through as long as they keep the faith and don’t give up.
its sad but also so loving…pps
I am so glad that Tina seems to be getting better. Bette is being wonderful and the story just gets better and better. pps
Love this story and Tina’s progress. Please post whenever you can!
Well, there are some advantages to falling so far behind in reading the chpaters. I was able to read them in succession without a break. This story hits way to close to home. At least this one has a chance of having a better ending then my sister and her family’s.
Glad to see Tina try to responding to Bette and thing!