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The Burden of Control – Chapter 18
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Bette shrugged. “Tina used to do all the shopping. It doesn’t really matter. I really don’t like to cook anyway.”
Kit sighed as she took a seat across form her sister. “Look Bette, we need to discuss this,” she said, gesture to the uncharacteristically disorganized house. “First off, I don’t think that you’re an alcoholic.”
“How do you know?”
Kit smiled. “It takes one to know one. Look Bette I’ve seen you have a glass or two of wine at dinner. I’ve watched you go out with the girls, have a few, then leave. You have control over how much you allow yourself to have.” She paused to take a sip of water. “I couldn’t do that. For me the purpose of alcohol was to get drunk. I liked…no loved that feeling. I depended on that feeling to get me through the day. No offense, but I’ve seen you drunk. You’re quiet and moody and I know for a fact that you can’t handle your liquor.”
Bette sighed, running her hands through her hair in weary frustration. “So then what’s my problem, Kit?”
“I think you use alcohol as a crutch against pain. I think…Hell Bette, in the past few months I’ve seen you down hard liquor like it was water…and for what?”
“I don’t know,” came the evasive reply.
“Bullshit,” Kit countered. “There’s always a reason to drink. Look I know you must be feeling…”
“Don’t presume to tell me how I’m supposed to be feeling,” Bette interrupted. “You have no idea.”
“You’re right, I don’t.” Kit backpedaled a little, knowing that Bette wouldn’t talk under duress. “Bette, honey, I love you and it hurts me to see you like this. I didn’t come here to judge you in any way. Lord knows I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in life, especially those involving alcohol.” She paused a moment to gather her thoughts. “What are you trying to accomplish by drinking?
Bette stood and crossed over to the sliding door leading to the backyard. She looked out at the pool, smiling slightly at the good memories the sight produced. It lasted only moments before her smile slipped into a frown as the sobering hand of reality brought Bette back to the present. She sighed, bringing her hand up to touch the cool glass. “Maybe I just want to forget.”
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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!