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The Burden of Control – Chapter 18
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“Kit, I…”
“No, let me finish,” Kit insisted. “I called you three or four times this week and you haven’t returned any of them. I’ve tried you at work but you’re either on the other line or in a meeting. Christ Bette, I stopped by your house last night and knocked on your door for a good five minutes but you never answered. Your fucking car was in the driveway and unless you decided that a walk around the block was in order at ten o’clock, I’d bet money that you were there.” She paused. “So imagine my surprise today when I spotted your car at this shit hole bar at three in the afternoon…on a Sunday. Now if THAT isn’t an indication that something‘s wrong, I don’t know what is.”
Bette bowed her head a moment. “Do you want to go back to my place?”
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Bette grimaced as she led her sister into the house. It hadn’t been cleaned in…well quite a while. Bypassing the living room and the mass of paperwork that littered both the table and the loveseat, Bette headed for the kitchen. Kit ignored the mess, although she did take notice of the numerous takeout containers that cluttered the kitchen counter space. And then her eyes fell to the opened and presumably empty beer cans neatly lined up next to the sink.
“I’m not an alcoholic.”
Kit shifted to look at Bette, who stood almost defensively with her arms crossed in front of her. “I didn’t say you were,” she answered carefully.
“Of course you think I am…”
“Bette, sit down.” Kit waited until Bette, somewhat reluctantly took a seat at the kitchen table. “Look I know you’re not an alcoholic. Believe me when I say that I’m not accusing you of it. However, I do think you have a problem.” She held her hand up to forestall the protest Bette was about to make. “Wait, let me finish.”
Kit crossed over to the refrigerator, pulling the door opening, and grimacing at what she found inside. There wasn’t much other than a few white Chinese takeout containers and an unopened bottle of wine. She grabbed the lone bottle of water, partially hidden in the back and turned to her sister.
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Tibette…I don’t know what to say…thank you so much for bringing this back. I am so sorry about your great Aunt. I know it was comforting for you to spend time with her at the end, she knew she was loved take comfort in that. Your writing just blows me away. I can’t say I am sorry for stalking you cause I must have said something right. I can’t tell you how many times I have read and reread this story willing for a new post. You have definately made my day. Hope to continue reading more from you. Take care.
It seems like Bette has given up. I hope not, she needs to tell Tina. She needs that support. Yes Kit is there for her but she really needs her friends right now.
First I am sorry to hear about your loss. Second, I am glad to see you back with this story. I was thinking about you and the story the other day and hoped that everything was all right with you. You made my day on this dull Monday.
Tibette…I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. I know it must have been hard on you and your family. I too have lost loved ones to cancer. I want to thank you so much thou for continuing with your story. I’ve missed it so much and hoped that one day you would return to us. Great update, please post as soon as you can. This really is a touching story! Welcome Back!!!!
sorry about your great aunt……it’s really great to see you back with this story, i hope bette will tell tina and they can be together again
Tibette, so sorry to hear about your great aunt. Thank you so much for writing again. I really appreciate the time and effort that you put into this story. It means so much that you share your talents here, with us.
Thank you for the post. It has definitely being missed and longed for. So sorry to hear of your lose. Please continue to take it one day at a time. Healing will come.
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I do love this story and hope to see more of it. Maybe through your writings it will bring you some peace of mind. One of my favorite scenes with Bette and Tina is in the second season when they were together. When I read that part I smiled because it brought back that feeling of joy. Please continue with this story. It does bring joy in a time that we could all use some escapeism (not sure how to spell that word even if it exists).
Good chapter!
i understand what u have gone through, i am going through it now, my mom was just diagnosed with final stage lung cancer, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and as a side note, please anyone still addicted to smoking please get help to quit, the result is not so pretty!!!great update on your story!!
tibette..thank you so much for this post. I have missed this story along with everyone else. I am so sorry for your loss and it is hard to watch someone you love die from cancer but she knew you were there and that is what she needed. I hope your writer’s block has passed and you can continue with this great story.
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss – my Great aunt is very special to me – and i know how i would feel.however it is good to see you back – & i’m guessing if you’ve left us a cliff hanger that you are planning to return again with more – personally i hope thats soon!