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    The Burden of Control – Chapter 4

    Story written on July 12, 2005 by tibette99.
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    Chapter 4

     

     

    Kits novel rested on the waiting room table, abandoned and irreversibly creased. No longer able to sit still and wait for Bette, Kit took to pacing the small hallway leading up to the waiting area.  Along the walls were various photos and paintings of what looked to be major U.S. cities. Stopping in front of an aerial view of downtown Philadelphia, Kit felt an almost physical pang in her chest as she thought about her estranged relationship with her father.  She had not talked to Melvin since his last visit to L.A., when she urged him to reconsider his views on Tinas first pregnancy.  Kit was surprised at how hurt she was that he didnt want her to know he was in town.  Yes there relationship was tenuous at best, but she was still his daughter.  She had made some poor choices growing up, but she had come a long way from the young girl struggling to raise a baby by herself and getting into trouble with alcohol.  Bette had genuinely shocked her the other night when she confided that she and Melvin werent on speaking terms. Bette practically worshipped her father growing up.  When her mother left, Bette was determined to follow in her fathers successful footsteps.  It was clear to Kit that Melvin favored his younger daughter.  In fact, they were never at odds with one another until Bette came out to him in college.  To this day, he still considered Bettes sexual preference a phase that she will one day grow out of. Bette had told Kit that she called Melvin shortly after Tina left her.  Hurt and confused, she called on her father for support and advice.  And all he could say was that Ms. Kennard had finally come to her senses and that Bette could now get over this situation and begin to settle down and raise a family. With a man, of course.  Bettes love for Tina held no meaning for Melvin Porter.  She couldnt believe her father could be so callous towards her feelings. Angry, Bette had slammed the phone down while he was mid sentence. He never called back.  Kit almost felt something close to pity for him. 

     

    When the doctor had called two days later requesting an immediate consultation, Kit couldnt help but think something was wrong.  But Bette had argued that Dr. Steward simply wanted to get to the bottom of Bettes mysterious illness so that it could be treated and she could move on with her life.  Bette appeared at ease with the whole situation and Kit wondered if her feelings were genuine or all an act.  Kit knew her sister well. She knew that Bette always liked to portray herself as a strong confidant woman, even when she didnt feel that way. Was this one of those times? Should she have insisted on going with Bette, regardless of her optimistic outlook, to see the doctor? Kit silently berated herself. Didnt Bette realize that her tough faade only worked with those unfamiliar with the softer, compassionate person she really was? Yes, Bette was strong. Yes, she practically oozed confidence when she found herself in a familiar, comfortable environment. She excelled in the art world, able to bring highly respected artists and critics to the C.A.C. with a charm that was as natural to Bette as was her open smile and respectful countenance. This was the Bette Porter who held control over her life. But lately

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    6. you and cliffhangers…so Bette told Melvin off. I wouldhave loved to see that on the show during the 1st season. So I guess there’s more to Bette’s health than stress. Don’t make her too sick, but if you do, then let Tina provide TLC.
      Glad to hear ‘classic Bette’ is coming back. Helena’s gonna get it!

    7. please tell me Bette dosent have leukemia??? Geezz i cant take one more cancer in that womans life please let it be just stress and when Tina come back home she will be fine..simple huh?..lol..great chapter pleaseee post sooonn

    10. Nooooooooooooooooo !!!!!!!!!!!
      plsssss plssssssssss don’t let anything bad happen to Bette , plsssss for the Grace of God !!!
      post real sooooooon plsssssss . I am hanging in here just as I would if my life depended on this . Ohh Godd !!!
      *ok breathe.. Take a deep Breathe*

      u r writing an amazing story :) . I Love it :D but plss no harm to either Bette or(&) Tina . Plsssss it would break my heart . cuz I Love them .
      keep up the gr8 work and pls post real soonnnn .
      okay my guess about the pic in Bette’s desk drawer would be : It is B&TEE ‘s picture right :D . I hope I am right :D
      Gazillion stars to u all the wayyyyyy !!!

    13. White blood cells…could be an immunologist Bette was referred to. I am thinking an autoimmune disease might be the culprit here. Hmmmmmmm…I really enjoy your writing. Please don’t keep us waiting to long.

    15. oh God! Please don’t let Bette be sick. Please bring on a long story because I love your writing, Your story is my favorite, and your writing style is superb.

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