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Lifeline – Chapter 10
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She spoke with Grace Pell and ate some lunch with the girls and James, which seemed to placate them somewhat. She had even willed herself to answer their questions, though the strain of trying to hear them left her with a blinding headache afterward. She could see that they exchanged concerned glances. They were worried about her. James appeared unusually uncomfortable in her presence, she noted distantly.
Kit tried hard to remain normal, but even her sister looked at her the way one looks at a crazy person, speaking in an unnatural voice with an animated expression. She felt for all of them but she had no means of easing their minds. Her focus was elsewhere. First, last and forever.
It came out of the blue like so many of her thoughts now and she accepted it as the new norm. Her mind was no longer her own, yet it hardly worried her. She supposed that was how a crazy person would view it. Simply accepting what is since she was powerless to change it.
Grace Pell arrived as they were finishing lunch and said that she could go to Tina, so she followed her to the room and donned the sterile clothes, pushing through the doors to the inner sanctum, holding her breath until she saw for herself that it was indeed her wife in the bed, her wedding ring still in its rightful place on the finger of her left hand.
Was it her imagination or had some of the swelling gone down? She was beginning to resemble T a little, though her face was still severely bruised and discolored. There in that room, beside Tina, she knew she wasn’t crazy. There she was herself again, and she sighed with the relief of realizing it, leaning over to speak close to her ear.
“Baby? I’m here,” she declared trying to sound upbeat, making her best attempt at a smile, knowing Tina would know otherwise. Her voice sounded strange to her, suddenly rusty and hoarse.
“They’re letting me stay and talk to you for awhile. I’ve missed you so much, T. You just don’t know how much. I need to hear the sound of your voice, sweetheart.” She took a deep breath, feeling the catch in her throat, swallowing it deliberately, praying that the voice in her head was her own and not Tina’s because she did not want to frighten her at any cost.
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You know what makes me happy, Nell? Reading your posts, this lovely story over and over again. =) Thank you for breaking your silence. And thank you for breathing new life into this fictional couple that I’m still so fond of. You have no idea how many people wish on shooting stars to stumble upon or be blessed with the deep, abiding and lava-hot love that your version of TiBette share. *Sigh* I’m looking forward to more trips down memory lane and how Bette will use the items on The List to help bring Tina out of her stupor. Brava, Nell! Cheers! =)
I have been checking frequently for a new post to this touching story. You write this couple and their journey so beautifully. I look forward to more memories of the past and memories yet to be created. Thank you.
More people should be so lucky to have a love like theirs.
Thanks to you and this wonderful story, I’ve learned a new word today. “Insouciance” PPVS
Wonderful as always. Love the way you are writing this story. It is a testament to the love they share. We should all be so blessed. Thanks for posting.
Really lovely, as usual. Surely this will generate a few lively spikes in Tina’s EKG, won’t it?
I just love this amazing story. Thank you for posting.
wonderful writing that conjures up beautiful images of my favourite couple
What they all said. Thank you.
Perfection. The dialogue is amazing and the scenes you paint just come to life in my mind. Thank you, I love this Better and Tina and although my poor little Tina is hurt I love the pillar of strength Bette is trying to be for her.
loved it… and i know tina can hear every word… wonderful… pps
Excellent and just so briliantly beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts on the chapter. I decided I’m not waiting until the next post to speak to you when I can do it right here! Curiosity, I’m laughing at your insouciance! Dainty,mm and TK, your words are always thoughtful, insightful, and so encouraging to me. TK, I’m thinking about you. Gumby, I’m so pleased that you like my version of our favorite couple(You know how I feel about your work). M, you’re just not that silent anymore and I for one am happy about that (LOL). Keep poking me, please.didi,az,fav,Amanda,nue,Quer,JDM: Y’all have been with me from the start of this story I think, and always take time to speak up, which is so, SO nice.Ballent and rd, you two are newer but appreciated just as much as the rest of my readers and I hope you will continue to comment! You are all keeping this story going, because without your support and encouragement I’d probably be too lazy to post. Hugs,~Nell
Don’t know how I’ve missed this incredible story, but have just savored all 10 chapters. Love the way you’ve written their relationship and the dialogue is just delicious. As a side note from a southerner, “ya’ll” is frequently used for one person and “all ya’ll” for a group. Thanks for sharing your talent, Nell.
Thank you for update.Wonderful story.
Amazing as usual!
Thank you, Nell! As mightymouse said, finding a post from you is a gift that makes me happy! The love and connection between your Tina and Bette is just beautiful. You always write with such depth and truth. I was especially moved by the way Bette was comforted by her friends whilst feeling separated from them and her determination to be strong when talking to Tina, and by Tina’s meditations on all the ways she was ‘more’ because of her love. Thanks again.
That was awesome!