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    Lifeline – Chapter 11

    “Okay, I’m going back to the poems now,” she said, watching Tina’s face seriously for any sign of movement, anything at all, but nothing changed, so she went on with only a moment’s hesitation. 

    “Let’s see here…”

     

    B?  You sound better.  I’m so glad you’re here and that you seem more like yourself.  I mean, I can tell you’re trying hard to be upbeat and positive, but you do sound better, babe.   

    Stealing my jeans, huh?  What I’d give to see you in them right now.  I have a pretty good mental picture since you described everything you’re wearing.

    But your ass in my jeans is really enough for me, baby.  (Big smile)

    My favorite couple, those two, joined in “holey” matrimony. (Lascivious laughter)

    Forgive me.  I believe I have a head injury.

     I’m not sure I should even contemplate the underwear and all that.  I’m convalescing, you know. (Laughter) I might have a setback.

     I know you don’t really expect me to believe that our friends are so callow that they would be fooling around with my things while I’m lying in a hospital bed fighting for my life.  (Laughter)

    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.  It was a sweet stab at your usual teasing though and I appreciate that you’re trying, honey.  I wish I could comfort you.  I know how scared you are even though you’re trying to be brave.  I know how I would feel if things were the other way around and you were in this bed.  I don’t even want to think about that actually.

    On another note:  I’ve been trying to move my big toe.  Cliché, right?  It feels like I’m doing it but since I can’t seem to raise my head or open my eyes it’s hard to know because I’ve learned that what feels real and what is real are two completely different things.

    For instance, earlier I fell asleep.  You’re probably wondering what that means since I’m guessing it looks like I’m asleep all the time. It may look like it but that’s not true.  Like I’m awake now, obviously, but to you I seem asleep.

    Comments

    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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