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Life and Love and Why – 10
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"So Cathy and your mom take the morning shift, and the rest of you take over at night?" Bette asked, following the three Kennard siblings out of the hospital building.
"That’s the long and short of it," Ned nodded. "We’d stay, but the doctors said he won’t wake up til later."
"Shouldn’t the doctors be talking to your mom about the situation, and not you?" Bette asked Paul.
"They would, if she or Cathy weren’t crying or frowning all the time." Paul told her. "I’d be with them, but they wouldn’t let Ned and Tina here on their own."
"And your dad… have you talked to him?" Bette asked Ned, who shrugged.
"Before he went in for the operation, he told Tina to stay," Paul said.
"But since the operation he hasn’t woken up." Ned added.
Bette glanced at Tina, who seemed lost in her own thoughts. Since Bette had arrived, Tina had spoken rarely. The first time was to ask about Angelica. Once she had been assured that Angelica was safe with their friends in LA, the blonde had not spoken very much, answering only the questions her brothers or Bette would ask.
She was worried about Tina, concerned that she seemed so withdrawn, but that was a concern to be discussed in private. Including the feeling she was having that Paul did not seem to know that she and Tina were not currently together.
Bette turned back to Ned and Paul. "What happens now?"
"Well, the doctors said they’ll know the operation was successful when he wakes up." Paul explained.
"The, uh…" Bette racked her brain to recall what Helena had told her. "Angioplasty."
"Yeah."
"He’s gonna pull through?"
"They said it’s routine, but," Ned shrugged. "It never is when it’s your dad."
"My car’s there." Paul said suddenly. He turned to Bette. "These two live in a motel down the road. You probably want to stay with Tina, but do you need me to drive you somewhere? Have you booked a hotel somewhere else?"
Bette glanced again at Tina, who returned her gaze without giving away anything. She turned to Tina’s eldest brother. "I’d like to stay as close to Tina as possible."
Paul nodded. "Alright. I’ll see you guys later."
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Bette is where she’s supposed to be — the rest is details. :-) Crises have a way of clarifying what’s really important. I agree, Helena is a good friend. I understand Tina’s fear that she’ll never be able to tell her father how much she loves him, although IMO he already knows – as a daughter she can’t help but feel that. Tina doesn’t need a white knight, though having Bette beside her surely provides something essential. Thanks for this story.
Great update. Nice to see Bette being there for Tina.
Oh Tiff, what a fabulous update. The death of Bette’s father drew them back together before, let’s hope that Tina’s father (even if he gets well) draws them back together againg. When they are both emotionally spent, their guard is down and they are able to see, hear and understand each other’s vulnerabilities best. I can’t wait for your next post Tiff…I really can’t!
Regardless of what is happening in Bette and Tina’s relationship they are still bound together through their undying love. They may not realize that the love is still there, but it definitely is or Bette would not be there with Tina during this difficult time. Awesome post and thanks for writing again.
Good to see that Helena did not go to see Tina and let common sense prevail and let Bette go to her. Helena is a good friend but Tina needed Bette at this time. Also so happy Tina did not reject Bette’s attempt to comfort her. They are where they belong, together. That was a wonderful chapter. Thanks for posting.
I’ve always thought, until now, that ‘Endless Love’ by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie was the most mawkish of tunes. However, “My first love, you’re every breath that I take” came to mind while reading that last sentence. Bette and Tina belong. They have a bond that transcends disagreements. They are each others family. You made that very plain. They can talk details later. Thank you.
Beautiful
This is so good and wonderful!
omg a new post!!! I love your story and I only wish you would post daily!!! I am so looking foward to your next post
I don’t think Mr K thinks Tina hates him, and even if he did, her presence at the hospital should be proof enough that she doesn’t. Bette’s presence, that’s proof of something as well, but whether Tina can deal with everything that’s going to have to be discussed as well as her father’s health issues is another thing entirely. Nice update, tiff. Thanks
Awesome Brilliant update!:) I’m so happy Bette is there with Tina (I’m doing a happy dance :D) Thank you for this story and I’m so glad that it’s Bette comforting Tina. Thank you again :)
God I had been dying for a new post from you Tiff! Finally Tina can just let go all her anxiety and frustration about her father’s health and know that it is with the right person who is there to support her no matter what and I believe Bette will be everything that Tina needs right now. Thanks Tiff! More soon pls! :)
I am also doing the happy dance. I am really, rally happy that Tina called Bette. Bette is Tina’s rock, her confidante. I hope they take this time to talk to each other without outside interference. I hope Tina’s dad wakes up soon, so she can tells him that she loves him. Great update. I love this story. PPS
Great update! I’m so happy that Bette is with Tina instead of Helena! Happy dance:-). Can’t wait for the next post. PPS
I was waiting the whole weekend, then realised it’s memorial day weekend in the states. Thanks Tiff!Tina is becoming undone, and let herself go when Bette is there. Bette needs to be more sure of herself, of her intentions.I am hoping Bette and Jodi’s done before she went to see Tina. Please post soon! Please please don’t let Bette another room! They need to be together as much as possible during this trying time in Tina’s life.
That was a very good update. I am happy to see Bette being the person there that Tina needed. I have no doubt that she would be there unconditionally. Maybe Mr. K and wake up soon and reassure Tina.
Helena is a good friend.
Bette will know instinctually what to do, the type of solace and comfort that Tina needs b/c she is her true soulmate regardless of their present situation.JB played Bette as such a force of nature that for me, it’s impossible to imagine anyone else in the role and for Bette to act in anyway but loving w/Tina. I think they both learned from their mistakes. Post as soon as you can.
So sad…so awkward…T needs unconditional love & support…Bette has the history, let’s hope she can give T what she needs. PPS!
Wonderful as always Tiff. Thanks!
yes, bette is awesome…helena is great too, and i’m glad tina could let it go in bette’s arms
HEY TD, I am back and ready to comment of this fabulous fan fiction. I was overjoyed when Bette appeared at the hospital. Now the reality of this situation is starting to take affect. Tina and Bette so berlong together that it takes a family health emergency to get them in the same room. I do hope that this help them sort out their true feelings. Bette and Tina have the kind of connection most of us just dream about. Time to let it flow and show them how important them are to each other and how they should move forward, together. Please continue soon as I really love your style of drama and narrative. A true pleasure. Your Loyal Fan.
I LOVE this story so much that it got me to read all your other past stories (mini-marathon I may add – love ALL of them). You write so well. I’m so glad Bette is with Tina in the hotel room – she knows how to take care of her woman and will certainly be able to handle Tina’s mom and sister if needed.