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    If it is meant to be…Chapter 79

    For as upset as Bette was at not getting the answers she ached for, she had to feel for what Dan was going through. The poor man was sitting right there in the same hospital as Tina, and knew as little about her condition as she did, sitting on a plane, flying over the Mid West. Somehow this knowledge gave her a small boost of strength, rescuing her, at least for a moment, from her self induced pity party.

    Dan…thank you for being there. Being able to talk to you, means the world to me.

    Before Bette could continue, Dan interrupted. Bette, where else would I be? Tina…. He stopped, gathering himself for a moment, then continuing in a soft and loving voice. Tina was my first love. I was wildly in love with her for thirteen years… we have three beautiful children together…I mean…I have to be here, Bette…you know?

    Bette smiled, both hearing and feeling the love Dan still felt for Tina. She whispered into the phone, Yeah…I know. She was my first love too.

    There was silence as both the male computer programmer living in Seattle, and the female gallery owner living in New York, were lost in their memories of the loving and fulfilling years they had shared with Tina Kennard.

    After a moment, Bette pulled herself back into the present. Dan, where are the children?

    He cleared his throat, clearly struggling with his emotions.

    Kathy is with them at the house, but she just called and said that they are all going crazy there, and want to wait with us here. So, she is bringing them in about a half an hour.

    Ok…hey Dan? Bette just had a thought, but wasnt sure…

    Have Kathy bring one of the Trixie Belden books for Alex to read. It might help her pass the time a little bit easier…might ease her worries. She thinks of those characters as friends.

    Ok…thanks Bette. That is a good idea. Ill call Kathy back.

    Give them the same message as Tinas….Im on my way, and I love them.

    Dan smiled into the phone. I know you do, Bette…and I appreciate that.

    Ill see you all as soon as I can get there.

    Well be waiting for you, Bette.

    Tbc

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    Comments

    1. Oh God I have been on pins and needles all week waiting for an update!!!! I can see that you are going to torture us a little more before you let us know how Tina is!!It is awesome how Dan and Bette can communicate so well.Thanks for the update…maybe you will have a little time this weekend to assuage our fears?????pleeeeeze?

    2. Awe Sea…it is so good to see you post again. I look every day for my favorite storyteller. Hope FL it treating you well. I miss hearing from you and think of you often. Take care and by the way, you have me hanging by my fingernails.

    3. Haven’t read it yet, but just saying thanks for posting. I’m sure it will be as awesome as all the others. You’re totally awesome, seahurst. Keep ’em coming.

    4. seahurst, I dont think you know how much your story is truly missed, your writing is so compelling, you and skipton have been posting for so long, you guys stories are the best. please keep it going thank you so much

    5. Nicely written chapter. I understand why you’ve included the car accident and don’t think you need to apologize to any of us for your plot decisions. I like the way you have constructed this so that Dan and Bette need to depend on each other & the common denominator is their love for Tina. Also, when Dan can’t get info at the hospital it reminded me of the many instances when this happens to same-sex couples because they are not legally the next of kin. Very poignant. Sorry, long winded tonight, but great job!

    6. You are amazing Seahurst, you amazing! The story you are telling feels so real – you breathe life into your characters. Can’t wait until the next fine chapter. Soon, please!

    7. Please, please, don’t make us wait too long. There are many wonderful writers here, new ones all the time but you still reign supreme! Your ability to capture so much emotion is second to none.

    8. For some reason, I’m thinking back to their trip to the lake. It was then that I thought you might kill off one of the characters to end this idyll.
      I hope you don’t do it.
      Thanks for posting another chapter!

    9. I went out of the country for a week and only went to an internet cafe once to check my emails and one special story. Can you guess which one? Then I worried off and on all week. Bring on the next chapter soon.

    10. I love this story. I am patiently waiting for you to continue since I feel like we are on the same page with the anger and frustration towards Tina. I’m kinda expecting you to have her in a body cast up to her neck. Ha!

    11. Sea, the voices of your characters are so compelling and real. I hope one day, you put all your chapters together into a book. And yes, I’d like an autographed copy please!

    12. Greatchapter!!!! I felt like I was sitting right next to both of them. Hope Tina is going to be alright, the children need both of them in thier lives.Ilove the way Bette bette even inher time of anguish finds it in her self to think of a wayto ease Alex’s pain. That is what being a parent is all about. Thank you for a wonderful if difficult chapter. Please don’t leave us hanging too long!!

    13. Seahurst – Just when we think we are into smooth sailing on the S.S.Seahurst a storm brews and threatens our favourite couple.. please find a safe port in the storm for B&T..! Hope you are enjoying your travels…

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