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Lifeline – Chapter 8
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“God help them,” Alice deadpanned. “That took a few years off their lives.”
Shane chuckled and James looked down at the floor with a small knowing smile.
They all sat down, understanding that it could actually be awhile and prepared to wait as long as they had to.
“Don’t you all have to be at work? Helena, I thought you’d be at the studio. I’m sure they’re freaking out, ” Jenny observed. She was not working on a film at the moment and had the luxury of writing at home on her own schedule.
“Production is stopped, of course,” Helena sighed, ignoring Jenny’s annoying tone. For once, she looked a little frazzled and not particularly put together.
“I went back over there when I left the hospital last night. They are in panic mode, because on top of the P.R. nightmare that this promises to be, there will have to be an investigation into the overall safety of the set, and whatever lawsuits will be filed by God-knows-who, and beneath all of that they are really concerned about Tina, and then there is the issue of the incredible amount of money that is being spent while production is stopped, and yada yada yada…” She looked away momentarily, lost in her own thoughts.
“But of course, I don’t give a flying fuck about any of that nonsense…This is where I need to be…” Her voice broke and she let the sentence trail off unfinished.
“I postponed the opening of the show,” James said boldly. Everyone seemed surprised at that news.
“On your own?” Alice asked the question they were all thinking. “Without asking Bette?”
“Yep,” he replied, and a flash of insecurity mingled with pride filled his expression.
“Wow,” Alice nodded, impressed. “I hope that works out for ya.”
“Alice,” Shane admonished in her soft-spoken way.
“I’m just saying…” Alice began.
“Bette will be fine with that,” Kit stated, meeting James’ eyes. “You did the right thing, James. She can’t be thinking about anything but Tina right now.”
“My mother is flying in this morning,” Helena said, without any trace of the jealousy she used to feel towards Bette’s unique friendship with Peggy Peabody. “I called her…”
Shane smiled. “That was nice of you, Helena. Bette will appreciate it.”
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Great update!!! – And I also have my money on Tina. Please post soon.
i love how connected bette and tina are in this story. thanks for creating this story
Awww…What a moving chapter, Nell. Heartbreakingly beautiful. Brava, girl! I got teary-eyed while reading it, especially Tina’s soliloquy. Even in her unconscious state, she still thought about Bette’s needs first. (Btw, Bette’s reassurance to Tina when the doctor first allowed her to see her–that her back is okay, that Shane gets coffee for her and that she shouldn’t worry about her–was touching and funny at the same time. Tina was there lying almost lifeless and yet Bette was telling her not to fuss about her at that moment, isn’t that funny? Bette knew that would be the first impulse of her selfless and loving wife. And true enough Tina’s first questions were about Bette in this chapter.) I had been wondering about Angie’s probable role in this story. Now I have a clue. =) Please keep on writing and listen to the beat of your own drum, Nell. Take heart. Imho, you’re doing a splendid job so far. THANK YOU! =)
P.S. I’m sure there’ll be more drama and heartache in the next chapters but I think it’s a sure bet this love story will end on a happy note. But not just yet. These lines => “Her stomach tightened with the thoughts and she felt conflicted about thinking them with Tina so fragile, but she couldn’t help herself. Her life, her safety, everything that meant anything to her lay before her, silent, surrounded by tubes and machinery. She wanted Tina all to herself; her heart and her voice, her body. She ached for her physically and in every other way imaginable. She felt so paralyzed with helplessness. All she could do was think and remember. It was all she had to hold on to.” Heartfelt and simply beautiful. Yay, Nell! =)
This story is rockin’.
Great update, great writing. It really sucks you in. If I keep commenting like this I’m going to have to change my “silent reader” moniker.
Nell, Bravo!! You have been writing a great moving story, and you should totally be givan an awar for that! Seriously, it´s getting better and better. And just so you know, I have faith in you that we´ll make them live happily ever after! Keep up the incredible work!
A beautifully written chapter – thank you! To hear from Tina was encouraging if also distressing, but I’m thankful that Bette at least has the hope that Tina can hear her. It was a very moving read, and a glimmer of hope on the horizon was Tina’s vision of their ‘angel’! Thanks again.
Amazing Update!!!! Thank you so much. PPS
My heart ached while I read this, very moving, excellent story!
I loved the way you had Tina expressing her feelings in that never-never land of the coma. Beautiful.
Just beautiful the connection between Bette and Tina. Thank you for this wonderful story.
bette needs to keep talking to tina… she can hear her and she will open her eyes… love this… and take your time, don’t rush just because we want tina awake… pps
That was amazing and love the connection between Bette and Tina, and I put my money on Tina too. Please post more, thanks!
Thank you for the update.Amazing story.PPS
Superb job telling this story and we love it. I know we all get anxious about Tina’s condition and are eager to have more from you. But, we will wait for it to unfold, maybe not patiently but we will wait until you unfold it for us. The things Tina are thinking are just what I would expect for her to say. Please let Bette continue to talk to her, touch her because she can feel her as well as hear Bette. Their connection in their love for each other is astonshing, we all need a love like that. Keep it going for us. Thanks so much for posting.