Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of PG. Age verification is required to proceed.
Laid Up: Another Season 3
Login to add story to favorites
(109 votes, average: 3.39 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this post.
Loading ...
“You could use some cheering up. I brought you some books and magazines, too.”
“I’m too busy with Angelica and Tina.”
“Well,” Kit took a seat across from Bette. “If you need a break, they’re here.”
Kit stayed for two hours talking to Bette, holding and kissing Angelica, and wishing all her best to Tina. If Bette really needed her, Bette would reach out. She didn’t reach out often, but when she did, Kit knew it was for real and that whatever was troubling her felt insurmountable. She would be there when the time came.
Now, Bette sat alone and dusk was drawing near. She had watched the nurses express Tina’s milk two more times and she fed the bottles to Angelica who was then put down for a nap in the communal nursery. She stared at Tina, saying nothing, thinking nothing. It was almost time for the nurse to return with Angelica and she had prepared the bottle for her. Bette glanced at the magazines and books on the table, then walked over to the iPod and began shuffling through it. She found a song, stuck her ear buds in and listened to the first few notes. She stopped it, pulled the headphones plug out of the player, and placed it in the docking station before bending to Tina. “Tee? Tina? Baby, I miss you a lot. Everyone keeps telling me that Angelica looks like me, but she has your eyes. I see you so clearly when I look at her.” Bette’s eyes drifted across the room, seemingly searching for something—the words, an answer, a reason–before returning to rest on Tina’s face. “She needs her other Mama, too. Please come back soon.”
The evening nurse cleared her throat. “Sorry to interrupt. I’ve brought a special little visitor who has been screaming up a storm about seeing her Mamas.”
Bette walked over and took Angelica from her. “Thanks.” To Angelica, “Hi, little Miss. Hello, Boo.” Bette cooed over her daughter, then turned to the nurse. “Could we have a few minutes alone? I know Tina needs to be turned, but I need a few minutes.”
“No problem. I’ll be back in fifteen.”
The nurse left and Bette walked back to the bed. She placed Angelica on top of her other mother, letting Angie’s ear rest against Tina’s strong heartbeat. Bette sucked in her lips as she pushed play on the iPod. Bette placed one hand on Angelica’s back and with the other hand, she held Tina’s cool, dry hand. “Angelica, Mama Tee and I picked this song out for you. We love you, baby. We love you and you have a big family that loves you.”
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
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