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    Lifeline – Chapter 11

    She thought she was doing a good job of lightening the mood, of being normal in spite of the utter abnormality of the situation.  

    “I ‘m wearing jeans underneath this gown; your favorite pair, as a matter of fact.  That ancient pair that I think you’ve had since college.  I took the liberty of stealing them from you since you weren’t there to stop me.  See, this is why you need to wake up and come home, T.  People are taking your shit,” she teased, laughing for the first time in what seemed like forever.  “God knows what else has been pilfered in your absence,” she went on, enjoying the ruse.  

    “I caught Shane and Helena picking up your awards, taking pictures of each other holding them with their cell phones.”  That was a total fabrication.   She had not left the hospital at all, not even to go outside.  But it sounded good.   

    “Anyway, I’m wearing your jeans and the blue “Telluride” Henley you like, and my grey Uggs.  You know, the tall ones.  It feels like a damn meat locker in here all the time.  I keep asking them if you’re warm enough and they say you are.  I hope that’s true, babe.  I know you hate to be cold. 

    “Oh, I almost forgot,” she added seductively, lowering her voice with a sexy smile, 

    “Underneath the jeans I’m wearing a pair of lacey boy shorts, hot pink and very skimpy (you know the ones), and a matching lace demi.  How’s that for descriptive?  I thought you’d like my choices today.  I’ve got on the necklace you gave me for Christmas last year – the one that has the two silver discs with our initials engraved on them.  No earrings.  I’m wearing my wedding ring, of course, and my college signet pinky ring on my right hand.  That’s about it, I guess.  Same old me.  My hair is a mess.  I haven’t been doing much to it since we’ve been here.  It’s pulled back in a ponytail under this goofy hospital cap.  This look is all the rage, by the way.  I’m actually kind of glad you have your eyes closed at the moment, because you might think twice about me.  Wake up and see for yourself,” she challenged with a raised eyebrow.

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    1. Excellent as always, Nell. Two thumbs up! =) They’re not there yet but at least they’ve both made some progress. Bette teased Tina and laughed again and Tina babbled on and on to amuse herself and is hell-bent on being with Bette again. I’ll be right here waiting for Tina’s awakening. I love this line, Nell. => “I love the small hollow at the base of your throat where I have left a thousand kisses like wishes in a well.” (As an aside, that hollow called the suprasternal notch was mentioned in “The English Patient”.) Anyway, this post cheered me up, Nell. Thanks a bunch! =)

    2. Thanks for another beautiful chapter. I’m so glad Tina is aware of her surroundings. Hopefully when the sedatives get out of her system she’ll wake up…

    3. Wonderful update. It’s great that Tina is trying so hard to get back to Bette. And her thoughts are helping her out of the subconscious and since the doctor is cutting back on some of the medications, just maybe, she will start to awaken especially if Bette continues to read to her and talk to her. Hopefully she will watch for any signs of wakefulness like Tina moving her finger or big toe as Tina is trying to do. If she is covered Bette won’t see the toe but she can see the finger and, of course, she will see her tears if she cries as Tina is trying to do. Has Alice brought all the things on the list to the hospital yet? The music and other things that Bette wants for her to have in her room should help so much. Alice needs to hurry back with those items. Maybe she will come back in the next chapter. Fantastic chapter. Thanks for posting.

    4. I’ve got to tell you, I am so loving this story. That’s an incredible idea, letting us in on Tina’s subconscious. If only they could communicate that way. Looking forward to your next post with great anticipation!

    5. I really enjoy reading this story. It is one of my favorite Tibette stories! I know we need to be patient because everything will be fine, but reading it makes me wanna cry because it is beautifully written!

    6. Hey, Nell. I just finished rereading this post. Tina’s reflections on love choked me up. Sorry if I sound too sappy but I can’t help it. I feel bad that Tina feels helpless and stuck in oblivion but I’m glad that their lava-hot love and their rich history and colorful memories are keeping her sane and hopeful. They are each other’s lifeline and I look forward to reading how they both inch closer to their reunion. Again, huge thanks for such an engaging and well-written story, Nell. Cheers! =)

    7. i’ll tell you, if anyone did that to me, when my hands were free, i would kill them… anyway… love this story… and i also know tina will work her way back to bette.. keep reading bette, tina is listening… pps

    8. Thank you, Nell, for another wonderful chapter. You write so beautifully, taking us with such delicacy through Tina’s thoughts – her fear, her concern for Bette, her jokes and teasing, her love. And always phrases leap out – I agree with mightymouse’s choice, and also when Tina speaks of fighting for her life and says: “Presumably that’s what I’m doing, although it feels a lot more like loitering – or a very dull and solitary vacation on the shores of oblivion.” Have I said how much I’m LOVING your story?!! I want Tina to wake up, but don’t want your story to end, so I’m relying on you to accommodate that for me!

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