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Savannah
Story written on January 7, 2012 by kins40.
"Thank you," the blonde managed her first words with a last sob, taking the large tumbler and the two white diamond shaped pills.
Bette returned to her spot on the bed as she watched Tina take the pain medicine.
A certain awkwardness settled between the two women. Both of them, very much aware of the strong emotions which were lurking.
Tina felt guilty because of the concern she could read all over the vet’s face. The lines on her forehead and the dark circles under her eyes, a screaming testament to what the brunette had no doubt gone through. Tina wanted to apologise but she did not know how to because she did not know the full extent of her ordeal and the repercussions it had had on Bette’s life.
Bette, for her part, struggled with expressing her fears and the fact that she had come this close to losing the love of her life. The very same person who still had not been told of the feelings the vet harboured for her.
"Do you want to take a shower?" the brunette blurted out, out of the blue.
Unhinged by the uncomfortable silence which had fallen between them, those were the first words, Bette had thought of.
"I mean, if you feel up to it!" Bette managed to add with a sheepish smile.
"Yeah.." Tina smiled back, happy with the semblance of distraction Bette was offering.
"I think I would." She had no notion of time at this moment but she knew that a shower was long overdue. Maybe the soothing effect of warm water would help her relax.
"Ok…. good, wait here …. I’ll be right back."
Tina looked on as Bette disappeared from view. As soon as the tall woman turned the corner, Tina threw the cover aside and tentatively swung her legs around. She winced at the pain shooting from her stomach and back which the simple task triggered but managed to put her feet on the ground.
She took a look at her accoutrement and took note for the first time of what she was wearing; long legged pyjama bottoms and an oversized t-shirt, she did not recognise.
While she pondered the provenance of her clothes, Bette padded back into the room.
"Be careful …. Are you sure you can get up by yourself?" Bette asked as she rushed over to a near standing but vacillating Tina.
She reached the younger woman just in time to catch her.
"Let me help you…" Bette instructed.
They travelled gingerly up to the bathroom, Tina allowing Bette to take most of her weight.
When they reached the steam filled room, Tina once again let Bette take charge. Bracing herself against the sink, she let the vet push her loose bottoms over her hips and down and lifted her arms to allow the shirt to be pulled over her head.
What Tina had not been prepared for was being confronted for the first time with the extent of her injuries. She caught a glimpse of her appearance in a full length mirror in the back of the room and gasped.
"It’s ok baby… Don’t worry….it will heal… I promise.." Bette intervened, realising what Tina was looking at.
Tina could not help but stare at the scratches which covered the whole length of her leg and down her arm. Her stomach was bruised and the black and purple marks extended round onto her back as well.
The blonde brought a hand to her mouth to stop another cry when she noticed the bruising on her face too.
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Thank you for writing and posting, love each and every chapter of this story. Love it’s detailed and realistic, tnx for investing time in research and writing, simply love it.
You put us in the scene w/your very first sentence. “The water moved toward the shore in constant undulation.” You insist that you’re not a professional writer, so I’ll just say that you have some “mad skillz” as the rappers say. I will be totally saddened when this story is over. It is one for the fanfic ages to be repeatedly read. Maybe you can at least give us an epilogue?? Pretty please. :-)
I gasped when I read that this was the… Huh, what is that word you used?… “penultimate” (God, can’t you just speak English, woman? You sound like Maura Isles sometimes… And that’s a compliment by the way, LOL)… Anyway, only one chapter left?? So saaaad! But, a) I understand what you’re saying about not wanting to drag a story any longer than it really needs to. b) A sequel can always happen… You just need the right idea. c) I’m never 100% devastated when you end a story, cause I know it’s never too long before you return to us with another marvelous story of yours! And you never disappoint… So, congrats’ for taking this story where it was meant to end, and thanks for sharing it with us! I will be very sad to leave the Savannah, but I can’t wait to see where you’re going to take us next!! Oh, and thanks for posting the very same night I told you that I missed this story. Very thoughtful of you! Can’t wait for the next chapter! Take care, J-3 birthday girl!! And a happy delayed birthday to you iHH!!! And to you both and everybody else, best wishes for the New Year!!! Kisses, Kw
Hooray! You cannot end it here I agree but I never want it to end so…
I will be sorry to see this story end. However, I hope that you will be back with new ones to delight and amaze us all. Thank you for this update. :)
This has been a wonderful journey and I am sad to see it near the end. I can’t wait for inspiration to strike again. I know the memory of this beautiful story and your beautiful writing will linger with me a while.
i will be sorry to see this story end, but have enjoyed the journey that you took us on,evry chapter had us feeling like we were right there with bette and tina,amazing truly amazing…..x
Wonderful chapter, loved it
Thanks for the update Kins :-) I just so happy to see that you posted another chapter, but when read the AN, I am quite surprised. 1st that you scrapped one whole chapter as you didn’t like it, I believe that its simply imposibble that you wrote something THAT bad! ;-p but then I realized that maybe the standard is already set there, isn’t it? My dear slightly OCD and perfectionist buddy?! :-D lol .. But who am I to against it? :-p so I just simply adhere to your judgement then :-) and 2nd, to know that this is almost over?! OMG … If only I can choose which/what can be ended and which can’t! Why does it not work like that?! Looks like its a bit of mixed up not in my favor :-( but then.. Well, maybe it’s better that way as the one who has the best overview is the writer herself, and I do respect that. :-) and 3rd, hey! that could lead us to another story with much more new thing to uncover! It brings the zest back definitely and hopefully will inspired the writer more ;-) though I’ll miss the savannah GREATLY, I will be settled to re-read them in the future! (THANKS for the admin of the site for making this possible!!) so anyway, since you-Kins40 are writing everything so detailed and descriptive, I just feel so sorry and sad and also winched for all those injuries and bruises all over T’s body and face!! I cursed JL for that and dang! I must remind me that it’s FF! >_< ... :-p lol.. I hope this can convince you more of how good you are Kins! ;-) maybe you can considering of being a professional writer as your 2nd line?! I'll be one in the first batch to buy your book for sure ;-) and even though I know that the next post probably the last chapter of this story, (and i'm not a kind of those who loves to torture themselves :-p) I still have to confess that I am pining to read that! ;-) so please, pretty please to post the update ASAP?? :-) hehe... Oya, for those who's having the birthday, happy birthday to you and have a great new year too! :-)
It’s sad such a great journey end, but you are correct as far as the direction and continuation. Thanks K.
I do agree with you sometimes a story simply runs it’s course I trust you to give us a great ending and you know of I course that I will be patiently waiting for your next invention
Hate to see it end, but it’s been a beautiful and action-packed ride! You’ve created a wonderful story. Can we start a fan fic site for Ellie? :~ (elephant “smiley”)
Omg…That bad?…Omg..But i know no matter what she looks like, Bette will always Love her. And the first part of your story… I’m in awe!..How detailed you write such a beautiful place. Thank you..thou I’m Bereft? .. [The word is new to me ^_^] too. And I hope you wouldn’t take too long to write again.
Hope you change your mind and write a few more chapters. Hate to see it end already!
I must say that I am slightly confused, is this the last chapter or I am missing some pages. I seems that Bette took Tina to her home on a private island so that she can heal form her accident, which seem to put her in a coma, I think. Way to go Bette in taking care of your girl, Tina. Will look for the rest of this amazingly beautiful story.
Well I guess penultimate is always better than final..looking forward to the last, the epilogue, the sequel, the ongoing and the neverending – and thank you for the most amazing story, wishing you a very happy New Year.
I swear Kins u r an artist paint with words perfect pictures, I’m looking forward for ur final update. But anxiously will wait for ur new masterpiece ;D
The horror! You write drivel? Never! Thank you for sharing this story, I know it has been an uphill struggle for you at times but your fans simply adore you. I await for your next masterpiece.
Have I told you how wonderfully you write. So wonderful it was yet I am sad that this will end in another chapter. But thank you for this wonderful story and for such excellent writing. Thank you again.
Thanks for the update. Wonderful as always. I’ll look forward to the last chapter, but be sad that it’s the end. PPS!!
My dear Kins, what can I say but WOW! I can’t begin to imagine what was wrong with your first draft but this one was simply wonderful. Reminded me so much of your very first chapter -the very feel, tone and pacing of it that established the locale. For a moment I thought I’d missed something because the setting here was suddenly SO different and unexpected from where the previous chapter left off but as I continued to read I realized your crafty intent :) This has been a most enjoyable unique and amazing story/journey and I too will be sad to see it come to an end. But like they say in show biz, better to go out on a high note and leave them wanting more :D . I have to say that you’ve got to be one the most magnanimous individuals I have ever known. Thank you and bless you for such an unexpected peace offering (I was only kidding you but you ran with it as only you could). I promise I will find a way to return the favor someday, hopefully soon ;) Lets’ see, “Penultimate” – thank you for that! Especially for the response it drew from Kw (made me LMAO). For that you get two nerd word gold stars… plus an honorable mention for “undulation” (another favorite of yours – and mine). With mixed feelings I’m looking forward to the next (and sadly last) chapter of Savannah. Thank you for sharing your talent and story with us all – YOU are a star. xxx – iHH (PS thank you Merlion & Kw! And Joyeux Anniversaire Kins! – it’s just around the corner;).
Thank you for the update,such an amazing story.Sooo sad the end is near.
well…don’t stop then and carry on…” Truth is, I believe the story has run its course and if I carried on it may turn out to be complete and utter drivel.OKKKKK……I haven’t even read the chapter yet – but KINS………drivel?? Impossible! Utterly!! LOL
Secondly, it seems that Bette gave up her job for Tina as well.
So very sad to see this story end, but what a gift this has been. I found myself longing to return to Africa each week and what a beautiful escape it has been! K, thank you so much for this wonderful story!!
Amazing as always. Btw I’m back in action just thought you should know. I wonder how deep the wounds will run for both women after this horrific ordeal.
I love this story. Thank you kins.
Glad Tina are ok and poor, hope she will get will soon