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    The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Twenty Five

    “Angel, your mama and I are going to sit up here, don’t go into the water.” said Bette as she walked at little way up the beach.

    “OK mom.” replied Angelica, not really taking any notice of what Bette was saying.

    “I don’t think that she was listening.” said Tina as she sat down next to Bette.

    “She was listening enough to know what not to do.” laughed Bette, knowing that her daughter usually took things, even when she was pretending not to.

    “Thank you for bringing her.” said Tina, quietly, not quite believing that they were all here, together.

    “When I saw her in your arms I….she’s missed you.”

    “I’ve missed her too, and when I told her that I’m back, I really meant it. I need to be here, for her.”

    “What did the doctor say?” asked Bette, wanting to believe everything that Tina was saying.

    “She says that I should stop drinking.” deadpanned Tina, in reply.

    “And will you?”

    “I’m going to try. I can’t promise anything when it comes to that but I know that, for the first time, I really want to try. And do you know what the difference is? This time I won’t be doing it for anyone else but me. Before I always thought that I should do it for Angelica, or for you, but I finally understand that if I don’t do it for myself then I won’t achieve my goal.”

    “You wanted to do it for me?” asked Bette, wondering about the reason why.

    “Some things never change Bette, you’ve been my motivation for doing things for so long I’d forgotten that there was any other reason.”

    “But now you’ve remembered?”

    “Yes, but by doing it for myself I will start to earn back the good things in my life.”

    “And what would they be?”

    “Angelica, you, our friends.”

    “You’ve done a lot of thinking.” said Bette, amazed by the clarity of Tina’s thought process.

    “A lot of thinking, a lot of talking to Helena, and starting tomorrow I’m going to start seeing an addiction counsellor. The doctor said it was important for me to recognise the reasons why I started drinking so that I can fix those problems instead of hiding from them.”

    “Do you think that you’re ready for that?”

    Comments

    1. Perfect, absolutly perfect. Tina admitting she still has issues to deal with, Bette letting her know that no matter what she’s there. Angelica well she’s a bit of both of them, and apparantly the best part. Hopefully they take it nice and slow and work on becoming the family they should be.

    2. Thanks for posting again so soon. What a wonderful surprise! The expressions you convey in your writing just makes every post a pleasure to read. Thanks so much for writing! (PPS)

    3. Yippee! Tina found her brain! And it’s not completely pickled! The goddess of romance smiles upon us all. And given that, I have to refute Madcapper (sorry, Madcapper) but this sea of love shall cure the girl child. And someday, no doubt, if she is her mothers’ daughter, she’ll get wet. But that’s another story.

    4. Bette is so loveable and sweet in this story, Having Angie all this time has done her a world of good. Maybe between, Angie Helena and Bette they can get the loveable caring Tina back. Angie and Bette needs her. thanks

    5. Beautiful, Tina reuniting with friends and family. I’m so glad she seems to be getting better after all this pain! Love your writing, thank you.

    6. Wow, your Bette is incredible… so calm, warm, forgiving, and loving. No wonder Tina is second-guessing her choices… Bette must have been quite the mother to Angel for her not to carry any blame towards Tina. Angel does take after Bette in that way… Thank you, citygirl… for your beautiful writing.

    7. Sounds like a start to a new beginning (as some form of a family). Now Tina just has to stick with staying sober even if she falls off the wagon a time or two.

    8. Nicely written, very poignant reunion . She’s got a support system all around her, now Tina needs to be able to be strong enough to stay on the wagon. Thanks for posting another chapter so soon.

    9. Holy cow, that was awesome! This story has come full circle and keeps getting better.I don’t think I have come as close to shedding tears as I have on this reunion. Bette is amazing. I don’t think I could be half as understanding as she is! Thank you for this story!PPS

    10. Once again it’s so good I can’t wait for me. I have a feeling Angelica’s need for therapy will come later, those pesky teen years. It’s good to see Tina taking responsibility.

    11. Happy New to C-gal75, I do apologize for lurking lately but now that the festive season is over I am catching up with all these wondrous stories. This is a brilliant example of how connect Bette and Tina are; even when they are apart there is a longing between them. They may choose to ignore it but it will eat away at them until they re-unite. You have really captured the sense that Tina is now ready to take on her demons and defeat them from herself. Then she can look towards bonding with her daughter and re-igniting the flame of her life with Bette. What makes this tale stand out is the level of depth you have givem the past; all those mistakes and missed opportunities have brought them all to this time. I want to see it work. Thank you so much for these magical words. Your Loyal Fan.

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