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The Dying of the Light Part 19
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“I can’t believe she would be so fucking selfish.” Shane screamed, jumping from her seat and storming into the kitchen.
Carmen turned towards Tina when Shane moved out of view, “she’s scared you know?” Carmen explained, needing to make sure that Tina understood.
There was a loud crash, a tinkle of broken glass. “Fuck!” Shane screamed again, opening and closing cupboards to find the dustpan and broom to clean up the mug she had thrown at the wall. Kneeling down, she swept up the shards, before disposing of them in the rubbish bag.
Her movements were angry, restrained and violent. She just couldn’t believe that Bette would forget about her friends, her family and her daughter. The girl that she professed to love with everything that she was. Who she promised never to leave.
Slamming open the fridge door she spied a 6 back of beer, retrieving one she headed back into the living room, hoping that the alcohol would help cool her temper.
“She promised me,” Shane started, taking a long draw from the beer, “Promised.”
Tina looked to Carmen, wondering if she had any idea what Shane was talking about, but the emphatic shake told her that Carmen was just as lost as me. “Promised what?” Tina asked quietly, apprehensive of the answer.
Shane flopped down onto the love seat, put up her legs and tilted her head back preparing to tell the story she promised Bette she would never share with anyone. Ever. “On the night of Dana,” she paused, flinching “and Tonya’s engagement party, I came home to find Bette floating in the pool.” How fucked up is this, Shane thought, I am remembering a moment that should have been important in a dead friends life to discuss a dying friend.
Rubbing her forehead, Shane tries to pull herself together. She is restless, like she has taken one too many e-numbers. She wants to, needs to move. Her fingers drum restlessly against the seems of her jeans, keeping a statticco beat of her own heart rate.
It seemed strange to be relaying the story now, to be the one watching Tina’s face as it broke in pain… “I thought she had drowned, so I jumped in.”
“Bette drowned?” Tina gasped. Why had she not heard about it before, it should have been something she heard about. Right? Despite the fact we weren’t together and I was barely talking to her, she would have told me… God. She had no reason to tell me anything. She’d just found out I was pregnant, from the woman who denied her grant.
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I hope Bette is OK an gets help..from doctors and Tina. pps
Another great chapter…PPS.
I’m hoping that they will let Tina see Bette very soon. I feel like Tina didn’t know what was going on with Bette, She was part of Bette peoblen,but Bette had a big hand in it. Now is not the time to point fingers. Just get Bette in goodhealth and sound mind. thanks This was still sad.Poor shane.
Even re-written, still very sad. Hope Kit will let Tina come and see Bette and stay with her, she and Angie, for awhile, needs to be with Bette. Bette needs to know that Tina does still love her no matter how hard she has tried not to do so. This is not really Tina’s fault but Bette’s slone. Bette has real mental problems due to her own and Tina’s actions. But Bette is the reason that she tried to take her own life, no one else can be blamed wholly. Tina can be blamed partially but it was Bette’s decision to take her life. Now Tina can also be part of the reason for Bette’s healing, if Kit will let her. Hopefully Helena can sway Kit to let Tina bring the baby and for both to see Bette. Thanks for posting. PPS
Well,that would be a big no I’m not, since Tina is still punishing Bette for her mistake six years ago, stopped the adoption, said that Bette wouldn’t miss Angie or didn’t even love her, ,and took Angie away from Bette completely, putely out of spite. Nothing Bette did would ever justify Tina’s taking their child. Bette had no idea if she would ever see Angie again. this isn’t “oops, my bad” stuff.What about this behavior is admirable or “fan” worthy?
Just re-read this one. It’s still as painful as the first post. I’m still holding out that Bette’s going to pull through. I’m also hoping that Tina will see her ASAP and not leave her side. She is finally putting all the pieces together and getting the picture of Bette’s state of mind. She has to be there to help bring Bette back from the bottom….especially since she played a part in putting her there. IMHO. :) PPS – this has been away for too long. :)
Hello there, sweet Deean! Now we understand why you wanted to edit this chappy. As an artist places the brushes of details on a canvas, that what you did with this part. Perhaps it was important to emphasize certain attitudes on the characters, so we may see where they stand at this particular time. Our grasp of the overall situation, is that everyone is feeling guilty, for not anticipating Bette’s suicide attempt. However, no one could prevent that from happening. Bette was already merged in her own darkness. We believe that the next step is for them to talk to the psychiatrist first. There are some professional hints that all of them need to learn, in order to provide the required help, Tina included. We do not think that the presence of Angie at the hospital will be wise. The innocent little girl will not understand the critical condition in which her mom B is. We shall wait for your next update, to see where you are leading us. Thanks for making your Authors’cut on this chappy. PPS Hugs & kisses on both your cheeks. – Lucero & Marsha (Proud Salsa Aunties to the ever loving JC and Eunichick)
still awesome update!! the gang can’t blame tine for this at all. bette needs to take responsiblity… i hope tina will be able to see bette while in recovery.:)PPS
not a fan of Tina, Caliegh? : )
I need the next chapter NOW!
I find it interesting that even though Bette had been spiraling down since Tina left, she didn’t commit this drastic act until Tina reappeared. this tells me that seeing Tina is causing her pain and Bette needs to stay far away from her until she is in a healthier place. This is a Bette story, it does NOT have to involve Tina, and it’s okay to say that Tina is not what Bette needs. She has hurt Bette and needs to stay away. I guess Tina could do anything imaginable to Bette and would get a pass.