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The L Wing – chapter 261
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“Do I get a choice ?”
“Yes – so do you fancy getting a sun tan and learning how to surf ?”
“Not really “
“That’s what I thought -there is a car waiting for you – Captain Bright has arranged for a doctor to go with you. Whenever you are ready “
Shane swallows and I see tears. I rest my hand on hers
“Okay “ her voice normally so strong and determined is suddenly timid
“Would you like me to pack your things ?”
“I didn’t really bring much with me “
“I will get Lucy and Alice to pack a case and have it sent to you “ I say
She nods “Thank you Tina “
Shane stands up – there are tears streaming down her face as she puts Sophie back in her temporary bed.
“I love you so much “ she says to her daughter. Bette is crying – she knows how hard this is for Shane. Shane kisses her daughter again and stares at her for several seconds
“Okay – I am ready “
She looks at Bette
“Thank you so much for everything Bette – for believing in me and for making everyone pester me “
“I didn’t do much “
Shane starts crying again and Bette takes her in her arms and they embrace for several minutes. Finally they pull apart – there have been so few words – there doesn’t need to be – they have too great a history
“Thank you Bette “ she says again. She turns and hugs me
“Take care of Sophie and Carmen and Bette for me “
“I promise “ I say
She pulls away
“Stay here with Sophie – I don’t think I could handle a huge weepy farewell “ she jokes
“None of us are into weepy farewells either “ I say – I can see Bette crying buckets.
She walks to the door and looks back at us for a few seconds
“Thank you again “
With that she goes downstairs and I cross to the window – there is a car outside waiting for her. After a few minutes she appears in the floodlights that have come on. She gets into the car and slowly it pulls away. Bette comes and puts an arm around me – I lean against her
And neither of us speak. In 30 seconds the floodlights go out and darkness takes over the night again. One of Bette’s detail slams the door and we hear it being locked securely. I sit on the window seat – Bette sits beside me and our silence goes on. Bette finally kisses me on the cheek
“You and I are so blessed – we should never forget how lucky we are to have our health and to have one another and to have Ella “
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Wonderful as always AllyE. That decision by Shane was the most important of her life. Addiction is so very hard on the person that is in the addiction and all those on the outside looking in as friends, lover,s mates and family because at some point all of them have been enablers of some sort. Shane will have a hard time with it but it is something with a lot of hard work she can overcome. And it will be an everyday thing for the rest of her life. As long as she has the support of Carmen and her family she should be able to continue in sobriety. The counselling will do a world of good for her and she has taken the most important first step in admitting that she needs help. Have seen this from countless people over a 20 yr. period in the legal field and from law enforcement. Spent 17 yrs. doing commitments everyday God sent us. When I first started it was usually 4-5 a month, when I left it was 4-5 a day, and sometimes more. It is unbelievable. Great chapter AllyE. Hope everything is going well for you and your mother. Take care and post when you can.
great chapter on so many levels, ally! awesome.
yeah shane is going for help!:)PPS
Okay, not gonna blame anyone for the heartbreaking moments. Wonderful writing Ally.
WOW that was wonderful and awesome, love it, hope Shane will get well soon!
Hello AllyE, Long time no comment. Life just keeps interrupting my ability to comment on your magnificent writing and most excellent story-telling. I am awe struck whenever I read your emotive words. I must admit a littel tear trickled down my cheek as I read this tragic and uplifting chapter. It was so sweet to have Bette and Tina offer all the love and support they could. This is genuine friendship. I do hope Shane is now in a good place to admit her failing and start her recovery. The bottom of the barrel has been reached so now is the4 time to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. I do think Carmen is there waiting to see how Shane deals with this. FO s Sophie’s sake I woant these two to reunite. Just so precious. Thank you so much for this wonderful adventure. Your Loyal Fan.
Amen to that Bette!!!!
Great and awesome update. Thank you!:)
Fortunately, for me, I have no experience with the addiction issue. It did touch my heart; thank you for continuing to write it fills my days.
wonderful chapter !!! I’m always so happy to see a post of this story.