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Insight. Ch9
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Bette nodded, “Yes, she’s always saying ‘my doctor says this’ or ‘my psychiatrist said that’ …”
Tina stared back at her, “I’m not Helena’s psychiatrist Bette …”
The silence after she said it was so deafening that Bette could hear every detail of the five o’clock traffic noise outside, horns beeping and children chattering on their way home as the quiet leafy street became alive again.
“What do you mean?” Bette asked, her voice incredibly strained, “she comes to see you,” she added, “she told me!”
Tina got up and walked to the window, passing behind Bette, “Then she’s lying.” She turned around and sat beside Bette on the corner of her desk, looking intently, “How well do you know Helena?” she asked, “I mean *really* know her?”
Bette shrugged, still trying to digest the content of her words.
“I’ve never dealt with Helena in a professional capacity,” Tina said slowly, “except for once, and that was an exception …” she paused before continuing, “it wouldn’t be right.”
“But …” Bette’s voice went high and pleading, “But you were at her apartment, and the other day … at The Planet?”
“I was worried,” Tina stated, “I worried how she’d react to someone new moving in, to you.”
“Me?” Bette repeated back, confused. She rubbed her forehead in frustration, finding herself facing more questions instead of the answers she came looking for.
Tina got up again and sat down behind the desk, laying her hands out on top of it as if bridging the gap between herself and Bette.
“Helena isn’t always well Bette,” she paused, “you know that right?”
Bette nodded, her speech overwhelmed,
“Has she told you she’s Bipolar?”
Bette’s eyes suddenly relented some of their sadness, latching hold onto something concrete that she was finally being told, here was a potential answer, here was a fact.
“Not exactly,” Bette mumbled, “but I figured it was something like that, the mood swings, the highs and lows, her retreating inwards and disappearing for days before she emerges again like nothing ever happened.”
Tina nodded, a little scared at how accurately Bette depicted it, “You’ve obviously got to know her well.”
Bette said nothing, evermore sure that Tina’s observation was wrong.
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Oh Gawd, Oh Gawd, Oh Gawd, Oh Gawd…Damn you’re good! I’ve never seen anything like this…each chapter adding more and more mystery…or maybe I’m just stupid. And you know I’m just trying to show my enthusiasm by telling you to type faster…um…maybe hb can kiss your wrists and make them feel better, couch. Heheh…This is just soooo marvelous, brilliant, stellar, breathtaking…My gawd, you had me believing Helena was actually dead…! Couch, thank you for posting everyday…Really appreciate it! Oh, I’m just soooo enamored with this story…Sigh! Big heavy *Sigh*! Can’t wait til tomorrow… :) (Take care of those wrists and fingers :P)
Sofa, I’m reading sober tonight, happy now? Come on you know you’d like to see Tina all decked out leather… oh wait you probably want a comment on the story… Excellent twist, the intrigue thickens… There’s a lot of pie/cake eating in this story, kind of reminding me of Twin Peaks, except so far nobody is eating cherry pie… Okay, you’ve probably had enough Madc Spring Fever stream of consciousness for one comment!
Well, you threw me a little bone! So…Helena is Bipolar and a dug dealer and Tina is not her psychiatrist and Bette’s living in Tina and Evie’s old apartment. So, why is it after all this I have lots more questions??? I’m thinking that there may still be hope for a Bette and Tina match-up here…maybe…possibly…eh?
oooo, fantastic babe. helena really is reminding me of Watt’s character from Mulholland Drive just a little, in a really creative and interesting way…her deep capacity for love and connection, and her equally deep capacity for self destruction. verrrrrry interesting. bette needs to take a chill pill. how many times have i said this about her? lol, i love how you’re captured her in this story–level headed but far too rational for her own good, and yet equally wonderfully good at throwing caution to the wind. i want to see her and helena ride off into the sunset with backpacks and one way tickets to…The Czech republic perhaps. you, my darling, are sooooo my muse…you’ve got me thinking about writing again after a week off, with this ambitious and completely creative and effective storytelling. i feel like i’m in a writing class with a really good bunch of people when i read your work and discuss it with you. ok dear, i’m off to do my own writing while you slumber cutely away. xoxoxoxoxoxox post when you can;)
Hey Sofa, I’ve been silently reading and finally decided to let you know I think this story is great! You’re an amazing writer. I Love how you keep giving us a few answers but creating more questions as the story unfolds. I can’t wait to read more, thanks!
Oh give me a break! Shane of all people should know that a serious spliff overdose will send you to the kitchen for a major pig-out and then to bed for a good snooze. No dying. So DOES Helena have an official shrink? Or do the fuck me heels make it seem Tina is her mental health professional? One doesn’t have to be Jewish or even religious to have a rabbi and that rabbi doesn’t have to be Jewish or have religious training. I mean maybe Helena isn’t outright lying, maybe she just feels like Tina is her shrink. How come nobody sat or lay on the sofa this chapter?
Not at all upset that Tom Cruise, et al have not invaded this story; that sorry little soul-less evil troll.
that was good…okay, not that was outstanding…the plot seriously thickens…what was bette thinking…isn’t there such a thing as patient/doctor privilege…guess not if it’s not your doctor, but she didn’t know that…love makes you do crazy things…awesome..PPS
I love this story, but I hope Helena can be convinced to get treatment of some sort. (p.s. I also hope there’s more than one or two chapters left.) thanks, sofa.
With every chapter I want to scream, “Holy Cow Batman!” That was another great post. Like the others I am loving this and can’t wait 4 more. Geeeez it’s great! Did I mention how amazing this is??? You and Helebette, my favorite dynamic duo!!! Post soon please.
You had me thinking Helena was dead. That is weird that Marina want talk, Helena want talk,and Tina did very little. How can you be with someone 24=7 If they want drugs they get it. Maybe you can still get it straight in this crazy mixed up mind of mine. thanks
Whoa! I really don’t know what to say. I truly did not see that one coming. I must say you have me totally hooked and I truly can’t wait for your next update. As I said before I enjoy a good mystery and you hit the head on the nail with this one. Excellent update!
Sofa I am enraptured by this story.Reminds me of the movie Mullholland Drive for some reason.
Loving your twists and turns, sofa. What a mesmorizing little web you are so masterfully weaving. I only hope you are not intent on sticking to your time frame… hate to see it end.
Very nice. I’m a little anxious about the bipolar thing, because I’m bipolar and it isn’t often treated well in the public eye. Of course, right now I think you’ve handled it very well and I have faith in ya. :) Love all of the twists and turns.
Fantastic as always! Tina shouldn’t have discuss Helena’s privat business with Bette. Even if she isn’t Helena’s psychiatrist, she has no right to give out information about her behind her back. That’s just wrong. Plus I don’t trust her. I hope Bette and Helena are going to talk soon about this all and can work it out and have a real chance on a relationship together. I don’t wanna see this story come to an end so soon… Maybe a sequel? Please? PPS
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! even though i don’t like Bette/Helena together, i love this story. I’m hoping that Bette/Tina find their way to each other.
oh wow…was helena f…ing Evie as well? Bit mean to sell someone an apartment where a person topped themselves isn’t it? Sounds like Helena has a pattern going on here first Evie now Bette. Poor Marina and Tina. Get Bette out of this unhealthy triangulation b4 she too goes crazy. Suicide is the pits cuz it leaves everyone else to suffer & some people blame each other which apparently is where Marina’s at with Tina. Tina should go back to San Fran taking Bette with her. Excellent chapter. PPS.
re a comment about pot: actually in some cases its laced with p or other shyt and can have a real downer affect once the initial ‘buzz’ wears off; this has lead to suicide in more than one case in my country. I doubt that Helena is a drug dealer but she certainly has a source of supply. Wouldn’t want to see Bette go downhill like Evie & she’s already acting out of character-her friends have a right to be concerned. Drugs & women can seduce and be a lethal combination.
wow…I mean seriously WOW! Twist and turns galore and the plot keeps on thickening.
OkI’ve just caught up with the last 4 chapters and I still want more hehe… I loved all the chapters but i’m worried that something bad is going to happen to Helena =O PPS!!!
Why is that dumb bitch telling Helena’s personal business? She knows Helena will be hurt that Bette found out that she’s bipolar….maybe Tina blames Helena for her ex death as well….sorry excuse my ranting that just shows I’m loving the story pps.