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Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter Three
“I sure don’t wanna see her after what she did to Bette. Ain’t nobody responsible for putting Bette outta work but Miss Helena.”
Bette smiled at her sister for being a protector and her support.
“I’ll see if she can visit at exactly 9 o’clock. Okay?”
“If she wants to.” Bette remained noncommittal.
“I’ll stop by at 9:30. I guess Dana will either be with me or without me. Depends on her training schedule or practice or you know…” Alice was embarrassed by their public tiff. It was more than stress about her upcoming tour. Dana was being really moody lately and Alice didn’t get it. She was trying to be everything Dana wanted. She adored her.
“We need to get going, guys. Jenny’s plane leaves this afternoon and it’ll take us forever to get down Sepulveda at this time of day.” Shane and Carmen stood.
“Tell her good luck.”
“Give her our best,” Bette added.
* * * * *
Later that day
Jenny stood at the airport curbside drop off watching as Shane removed Jenny’s large suitcase from the back of her Jeep. She placed it beside Jenny’s carry-on bag. Carmen was leaning against the car watching the two roommates hug goodbye.
“Shane, thank you for everything. For dropping me off, for staying up at night and getting up in the middle of the night, for…you know, helping me,” Jenny whispered.
“You call us if you need anything. We’re a call away.” Shane held Jenny at arms length. “You don’t have to worry about anything.”
Jenny was about to answer when they heard a horn blowing insistently. They both looked up to see Mark’s car parked behind the Jeep. Mark waved, then put his flashers on and jumped out.
“Jenny! I was afraid I’d miss you.”
He ran to the curb, his loose fitting jeans nearly falling off of him, and pulled her into his embrace. “Be careful,” he said loud enough for Shane to hear. His next words were whispered in Jenny’s ear. “If I did anything to cause this, I apologize. I was stupid and insensitive, but I’ve learned. I don’t want you hurting. You’re a good friend and you accepted me back when you didn’t have to. Thanks.”
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Just got caught up with your stsory today and it is very interesting. After reading what Amanda and B&TForever said, do you really mean there were spoilers about Tina being in a coma for all of S3, if so, that would explain a lot. Oh God, I hope that is true, maybe S4 will be about getting us back to the real loving couple. What a thrill. thanks for the post.
Please have Tina wake up and the entire 3rd season would have been a dream for all of the characters. Great story but Tina in a coma is scaring the hell out of me. Too close to the real thing for me. Please, Please let her wake up to a loving Bette.
I ran my mouse over the ‘next post by this author’ link, desperately hoping for another chapter. I love the length and denseness of your chapters. I wonder if writing them is as pleasurable as it is to read them. Does Bette ever put Angelica in Tina’s arms? I’m sure they both need the bond of touch. Thanks!
By the by, does anyone else think that Tony Soprano’s coma was an ill-advised choice? I wonder if The Sopranos has jumped the shark with that one. It better pick up or HBO will be going the way of SHO in my household – kaput! Anyone?
OMG! Your story is great, I just started chap. one today been reading the rest straight through. Alice walking in Shane’s room & seeing the handprint on Carmen’s ass was hilarious. Keep up the great work.
Sharmen is sexy. I laughed out loud when Alice saw the handprint on Carmen’s ass. too funny.
I really like your writting, but I would prefer Tina to wake up or atleast give some reaction to Bette. This must be devestating for Bette. I love Tina and Bette, and i hated what happened in season 3, but they are still my favourite. Make it all better, please!
i love this… i have said tina is in a coma… but please don’t let her stay there too long… oh and i love alice… i could just see her walking into a room… ok stop fucking… and then just sit on the bed… too funny…please continue
I understand your attempt to make since of IC’s debakle of S3, but PLEASE let Tina wake up soon. She will have a long journey as it is.
Love the way you write Sharmen, that’s one hella sexy scene! I can really picture Shane and Carmen behaving that way. HOT! Please keep it up:)
Hey great story. That´s the first chapter I´ve read of your sory and I really like it. Especially the Sharmen parts!Please go on sooon!
Your sharmen are frisky bunnies…, oh boohoo, did I say I was sorry to see jenny catch a plane?? sorry, but pls don’t bring a max into this bunch…One happy couple on the road to having more happy couples..right??? WAKE UP TINA!!!Tks Portia, love this season your creating!!!!
Portia…This is really well written. Lots of detail and description, good dialogue and the comments and tone are spot on for each character. Keep going.
i guess you’re going with the rumors that season 3 was all dreamed up by tina who was in coma…i like it…eventhough i would like her to wake up soon
This is wonderfully written. Thank you!
I like this. a radio is great.Music ,Alice voice on the radio a tape of the baby laughing or crying. anything. thanks