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Oasis Part 10
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It took her months to get back on her feet, and when she did 6 months to start to walk without a limp. Now, she walked normally, most of the time, unless she was nervous. Then she would, subtly, not enough for most to even notice, she would favour her right leg like it pained her.
I hoped with all that I am it didn’t, because that was the last thing she deserved was pain.
Abruptly Helena pulled me to a stop, sending a small smile my way as she tilted her head towards the reception desk. Squeezing my hand support, she gently encouraged me towards the desk, pulling on my arm each time I stalled.
I started to scratch at my thigh, a habit which I thought long gone. It was a reaction to nerves and I had a scar there from it. For most, I am sure, it would remind people not the scratch. For me, when it itches, I can’t help but scratch.
“Can I help you?” The receptionist asked, her southern drawl reminding me of an ex. She was a beauty from Louisiana. I think I loved her.
“Bette Porter to see Doctor Jefferson.” Helena answered for me. She was leaving me to my own thoughts, to existing in my own head. It wasn’t something that happened often, but I was thankful it happened today.
“He’ll be with you shortly, please take a seat.” The receptionist instructed, her attention already returning to the computer before her. I wonder if she even could grasp the enormity of the place that she worked. What news people were given behind those closed doors in a place that claimed safety, privacy but in fact offered neither. Only stripped them both bare.
I looked up, and Helena was watching me. Her eyes kind and gentle as she patiently waited for me to lead us both to our seat. She promised that she wasn’t going to leave me alone, and it appears she was going to walk every step with me.
It made my heart swell.
It made me incredibly sad. She shouldn’t have to deal with this, not again. It really wasn’t fair to drag everyone down. Not that much could be defined as fair in the world.
Smiling, or providing a decent facsimile of one, I start towards the chairs in the waiting room. A call comes through to reception, and I hear the words that sometimes haunt me at night.
“Good morning, oncology department. How may I help you?” Make it so we don’t have to be here lady. That’s the only way you can help us. Make it so this department doesn’t need to exist.
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Hi, sweet Deean! Holy wow! We are speechless. We never expected Bette to have experienced Cancer. Indeed it is a serious topic. It affects not only the individual who has it, but the ripples of pain expand to her/ his friends and family. No wonder Bette has so many dreadful thoughts and doesn’t want to be pitied. However, she has to understand that her friends and family’s concern is her well being, because they love her. We also believe that while she has been in contact with hunger, war casualties, death and tragic events, they all have a certain influence to depress her attitude. We certainly hope that with the necessary help and the solid support of those around her, that she will be able to overcome the dark place where she is right now. The medical check up is a MUST, if she wants to make sure the illness hasn’t returned. Thanks for this brilliant update. PPS Hugs and kisses on both your cheeks – Lucero & Marsha (Proud Salsa Aunties to the ever loving JC and Eunichick)
hel is such a good friend im nervous at the results of this appointment.cant wait 4 more
Oh NOOOOOO, Bette has been sick with this for a long time. That is one reason that she was seeing the world and trying to be happy. Dang, thanks for friends like Helena,and the rest of the gang for being there,and for Kit for just loving her. She really has some true friends.they are hard to find. thanks
I knew it, I knew it!! I was sure she had HIV though, and never thought of cancer. I am pretty sure though, that if it were back, it would show up in the blood work that she would have had earlier. Helena is the best sister friend. I still say, about the others, it’s still Bette’s life, and she has to be able to live it on her terms, not theirs. I also have to say, T…T..TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS….. for BOOTS? I am with azmama, be nice to my imaginary Bette!
all this cause she hugged Jenny in Season 5? wow. i need a hug.
When I first read the author’s note, I misread it and thought it said, “you’re all GERMS.” I thought that was a strange thing for Deann to say! Gems is much better!
You can’t post quick enough…..
I knew it! Bette is sick and has been sick before. She knows the signs and was trying her best to ignore them. Helena won’t let her do it though and that’s a true friend. I love this story and will wait patiently for your next chapter. Thanks!
I knew it had to be something more serious than a cold or pneumonia. I hope she doesn’t die. There’s enough sadness in this world and I don’t like it when serious shit happens to my imaginary friends.
Hello My Beautiful Dee… I am brought to tears by this chapter of your beautiful story… it holds so many memories… so many truths… so much rawness and so much intensity … something I have come to appreciate from you… I won’t go into to many details as I’m sure you are already bogged down ;) ;) with my mundane meanderings… but just know you are completely amazing… Love and Hugs, Always and Forever, JC (Latin Nephew to those Salsa Angels and ever loving Cuzzie to the ever talented Eunichick)