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Laid Up: Another Season 3
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“Right.” Dr. Wilson nodded. She had asked Bette these questions earlier in an attempt to find out what went wrong. “When things weren’t going well in the birthing tub, you and Davina were able to get her out?”
“Yes. And we rolled her onto her side and saw the grayish-green fluid? Davina felt the baby’s crown, but she was still inside, but this stuff started leaking out.”
“What did Davina do when the two of you saw the meconium?”
“She said we needed to get Tina here, so that’s what we did. In the ambulance I—I knew it was bad.” Tears started to fall from Bette’s eyes and Dr. Wilson moved around to her side, placing a welcoming and comforting arm around Bette’s shoulders. “I don’t understand what happened.” Bette Porter turned, broke down completely, weeping against Dr. Wilson’s chest.
“Bette? Bette?” Dr. Wilson spoke softly into Bette’s ear. “It’s going to be fine. Dr. Zambrano is taking good care of Tina. She will want to speak with you. There are some procedures that she’ll want to do in the next hour or so. You’re Tina’s Medical Power of Attorney and Dr. Zambrano won’t make any decisions regarding Tina’s health without talking with you and receiving your input.”
“What kind of decisions? Like taking her off of life support? No, no. She stays on life support,” Bette commanded.
“We’re not talking about anything like that, Bette. Please trust me. Tina is getting exactly the care she needs.” The doctor raised her head and looked into Bette’s eyes. “Have you spent time with that new baby of yours? Angelica is quite a beauty. I think she looks just like you. If I didn’t know that biologically it’s impossible for you to be the other natural parent, I’d swear she was. We’ll take care of your spouse. Go spend some time with your baby.” Dr. Wilson’s hand slipped to Bette’s back and she began to guide her down the hall.
Bette looked back at the window. “Will you tell Tina I love her?”
“Of course. Of course, I will. She knows that.”
* * * * *
Tina drifted in an out of consciousness. She knew she had delivered a baby. A baby girl. She had a vague memory of telling Bette the baby’s name. What had she said? It was on their list. Angelica? Yes, it had been Bette’s first choice and her fifth, but when the baby came, she was sure she wanted the baby to be Angelica. Her angel. Their angel.
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Wow…heartwrenching…grabbed my heart and didn’t let go!!! Thank you!
That was excellent. I loved it.
Excellant post. I’m with Seahurt all the way. Where’s that oxygen tank….there…now that should do it…lol:) Please soon. Thanks. Bye now
I’m sorry for my bad english. I meant Please Post soon. There. Now that should do it.
OMG…my poor heart. Thank you for bringing this story to us. One of those “if only”…please post very soon.
wow, you’ve got our attention for sure…It’s great to finally see all these new stories starting, especially from some writers that we’ve not heard from in a while…I totally 2nd Seahurts comments!!!
That’s great. Keep on please.
Great to see you back here! Another excellent, compelling story, as usual. Really wonderful–post again soon.
Man, I have to say that I already prefer this story to S3, and it’s only the first chapter! Tina in a coma is better than bitchface Tina on the show. You write so well too, and you have the characters down pat. Excellent job! Please continue.
Portia, I cherish fond memories of your first story, which was so well and densely written. Thank you for coming back and giving us your version of S3. I can’t wait to read it!
This is great. Please continue. I love this. And yes, it’s heartwrenching. please post soon
Wonderful Post. I continue to completely enjoy your writing. Your spin on season 3 is over a kajillion times better than IC’s version! Thank you very much for writing!
I haven’t even read the story yet because I saw your name and got all giddy. Your first story and especially your last story are still part of my favorite few. BRB after I read.
This is wonderful. I hope in season 4 this is what they go back too (tina was in a coma and none of season 3 happened)
WOW.sad but also so beautiful thanks
it’s better, at least we know what’s happening in the lost 6 months…please, no henry or dead dana or other drama…just a little drama
i have been saying it from day 1… tina is in a coma… she has to be … season 3 sucked… and everyone is so out of character… even helena ia nice… now where else would helena be so nice then in tina’s mind… we should be so lucky that this is how season4 starts.. with tina waking up… IC.. you listening…
absolutely terrific!
This story was so heartwrenching. Our family just went through this situation with my brother in-law. He lived in this state for one and half years before he finally left this earth. The patient can hear you and if they are able to will respond. It may just be blinking of the eyes, or a squeeze of the hand but they do hear you. Thank you for this take. I to am not happy with the 3rd season. Maybe in your story we can skip the whole guy thing.
Great story :D Please post more soon
I’ve just bookmarked this to read when I have some free time a friend told me about this fic. And I have to say that I’m really intrigued I love that you’ve kept Bette and Tina together all while sorting out things and Tina’s post partum and them healing separately and together to be better for each other thank you for not having them break up I’m also intrigued on how you’re getting Tina’s family into it I can’t wait to read