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    Lifeline – Chapter 9

    Story written on January 10, 2011 by gr8d8.
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    The List and The voice in Bette’s head.

    “Yes.  That’s a good idea, Kit.”  Bette swung her gaze to Alice pointedly.

    “Got it.  And I can always go back,” she offered, pulling the list out to skim it again. “If you’ve forgotten anything.”

     “You sure you want me to bring these clothes for Tina now?  I don’t think she’s gonna need them for awhile,” she blurted, then instantly regretted it a moment too late.

    Bette’s expression clouded, her eyes narrowing on Alice.

    “Yes.  I do.  Please.”  Her voice was low but not really menacing like Alice had expected.

    ‘Jesus, Alice!’  The blonde yelled inside her head.  ‘Just when you have a nice bonding moment with Bette, you have to go and put your fucking foot in your mouth!  Way to go Idaho.’

    Kit stepped in, pushing Alice toward the door.

    “Thanks, girl.  You are a lifesaver.  Bette and I really appreciate it.  Don’t forget, James is bringing lunch…” she reminded her with a look that said, ‘Run!’  Alice took the hint, making a hasty retreat, and grabbed her purse without looking back at Bette.

    Kit took her sister’s arm gently, prodding her to meet her gaze.

    “She didn’t mean anything by it, Bette.  You know that.  She just doesn’t know when to stop talking.”

    Bette shook her head, turning away, arms crossed.  She wasn’t upset with Alice.  It was just the thought that Tina might have a lengthy recovery ahead, that she might have to spend weeks…or longer…in the hospital.  It was not something she wanted to contemplate.  She needed to talk to the doctor, to find out what they may be facing.  She would ask Grace Pell if she could arrange a meeting.

     

    He was the same young doctor she had met the night…God, was it only the night before?  He looked a lot like that “McDreamy” actor Tina had introduced her to once at a premiere party. 

    Bette stood when the real doctor walked in and he motioned for her to stay put, but she intended to shake his hand, to introduce herself properly.  She hardly remembered meeting him the night before.  His mussed hair and intense eyes were the only indicators that he was the same doctor she’d met in her haze of shock and fear.

    “Bette Porter,” she said formally, offering her hand as he waved at her chair. 

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    1. Ahhh…Heartbreakingly beautiful, Nell. Tears welled in my eyes too as I read and re-read The List, the dialogue in Bette’s head and Neruda’s immortal words. Thank you, Nell, from the bottom of my heart. I can’t remember the last time I read a post as poignant, as romantic and as poetic as this. A thousand times thank you for sharing this beautiful love story, Nell. Hugs, mm =)

    2. That was so heartbreaking and beautiful, it made me cry. I left it for a while and just came back to read it again …. and it made me cry again! Thank you so much for this powerful and moving story.

    5. My Lord, I’ve read a lot of beautiful love stories on this site over the years, some made me cry buckets and made me hurt and sad all at the same time. But this chapter is the greatest example of complete love and adoration I have ever read anywhere at anytime in my life. It points out the complete connection they have with each other. At first I thought it was showing that connection they have with each other, and that may be your intention but, whatever your intent was this chapter has exceeded it. It is the most poignant thing I’ve ever read regarding the love between two poeple. Bette is famous for making lists but, this one is so very complete and beautiful showing just how much she loves Tina, the video that Bette mentioned at the end and the Neruda poem took my breath away and made me cry buckets all over again. Thanks for sharing this wonderful story. Hopefully Tina will wake up after listening to all the things that Bette wants to play for her and I think this will do the trick and, of course, Bette talking to her. Simply beautiful and amazing. Thanks again.

    6. I hope you come back very soon and continue this story. Yes it’s sad but very beautiful. I love the conversation in Bette’s head and her devotion to Tina, so very touching.

    7. I finally caught up with incredible story. I know that you started this story way before the AZ situation but it seems to fit what is happening in real life. I trust that you keep Bette from going crazy and making herself sick while Tina is fighting her own battle to live.

    10. Hi gr8d8, This is so touching and emotional. The real shame is that often in life it takes life-threating events to focus us on the important things. Bette and Tina have such a complete connection. This story encapsulates this perfectly. I just adore it. Many thanks for sharing it with me. A Fan.

    12. This is so beautifully written. You have expressed the love they have for each other incredibly well. Your characters really come to life the way you have written them. I’m really enjoying reading this story. Thanks so much for posting this.

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