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The Ripple Effect – Chapter 2
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Bette smiled at her friend. Shane had been a blessing to have around after Tina’s death, and Bette wasn’t sure what she would have done without her. She always made sure Angie was looked after when Bette couldn’t be there, and the bond between Angie and Shane had grown into something special over the past year.
Not sure how to approach the subject of the Lake house with Shane, Bette carefully selected her words.
“Shane, can I ask you a question?”
“Sure, you can ask me anything.”
“What would you say if I told you I was considering leaving LA?”
The shocked look on Shane’s face said it all. “What do you mean leave LA? That’s your home, that’s Angie’s home.”
“Shane, LA holds a lot of really good memories, but it also holds some really bad ones too. Losing Tina was the hardest thing I have ever experienced, and it seems like everywhere I look, there is a constant reminder of her and the life we shared. On my drive back today, I found a house for sale that is situated on a lake. It’s absolutely amazing, and the view is stunning.”
“So, you bought it and are just going to move out here? Just up and leave LA?”
“No, I have not bought it…..….yet.”
Shane watched her friend closely. She could see something in Bette’s eyes that had been missing for so many months, she saw a sparkle that had been absent since the accident.
As she continued to watch Bette, Shane began to understand.
“Bette, as your friend, you know that I will always support your decisions, even if I don’t understand them.”
“Yes Shane I know that. That means a lot to me, it always has. I’m not sure how I would have held everything together after the accident, without you, Alice, Kit and Helena helping me and Angie.
But I think Ang and I need a change of pace and a fresh start. This place is amazing, and I think Angie will love it when she sees it.”
Shane thought for a moment, and then spoke to her friend, “Bette, you know she is a teenager, and uprooting her from her life in LA so suddenly, it’s the only place she has ever called home. Have you given any consideration as to how she will respond?”
Bette simply looked over at Shane, “That’s a chance I think I’m going to have to take. I’m just going to go check in on her ok?”
“Sure.” Shane then turned her attention back to the TV that was on.
As she walked in to the room where Angie lay sleeping, Bette smiled at her daughter. Walking over to the bed, she sat down, and softly moved the hair out of her eyes.
She sat there for a long time just watching. Wondering what Angie would say when she shared the news with her about the house she had found and of her desire to move across the country. Would Angie understand?
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Taz, where to start? I can understand Bette wanting to walk as far away from her former life. However, you will end up bringing the same pain with you when you go. Tina’s absence will be felt whether it is in the “familiarity” of the life they shared, or hundreds of miles away. My own brother is dealing with this absence from his life as well as you know. The loss of a partner/spouse is incredibly hard and difficult for anyone, and I can only imagine what it feels like. I would be so lost without my beautiful wife, and never the same. What a really tought storyline, but it is one that you are telling so well, and I know how close to your heart this one is. Oh, and as for looking back and reacting with emotion, but knowing in your heart you would do it all over again, just speaks about how passionate you are about what you believe in, and just how strong those beliefs are. You’ve got class, passion, and resilience, and it is clear in what you write. I’m happy to see your personal shout out. * hugs * P is a very lucky gal. Hope you gals have fun this weekend. TTYS
No matter where you go or move to,The fact that theone you love will all ways be with you You can change everything but the loving and longing will never go away. There are day that you miss them so much that you hurt all over. Bad day today but thanks for posting
Hey Taz. I was glad to see a post from you. I really do like where this is going. I am curious as to what sort of accident claimed Tina. I guess you are going to let us in on that when you are ready. We all know that regardless of if Angie liked the house or not, they were there since this is past tense. I am sure she probably took a lot of coaxing though. As for your author notes, I agree with my lovely other half. The fact that you say you would do it again means that you did what you were probably meant to do. Don’t second guess yourself. You are a person who puts a lot of thought into what you do. You should be proud of yourself. Post soon. Ness
We’re glad you decided to continue this touching story. We understand B’s desire to “escape” T’s ghost, however, if her heart hasn’t healed, we doubt any distance will help to move forward. Angie also needs her other family near, as the absence of her birth mom must be very difficult to absorb, at her tender age. Both need the moral support of their extended family. Loneliness does not help to overcome the inner pain that B is carrying in her heart and mind. B and Angie should discuss at length this important step. In our opinion, the lake house could be a place for relaxing and not exactly their new home in NY. PPS – Lucero & Marsha (JC’s proud Salsa Aunties from Mexico City)
Taz, in many ways, this is such a sad story, but you tell it so beautifully. Bette is trying to move on with her life and that’s a good thing. I do think that she’ll see that location has little to do with the pain you carry everywhere with you. However, a new location can mean new things to put your attention and energies into and this can often help in the healing process.
I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Taz, I must tell you this is such a powerful story… you create a sensation within your words that truly brings out the emotions within your reader… I absolutely love your choice of words to explore the emotional wells that exists within the readers as well as the characters… thank you for sharing… the desire to create a new life far away from all the pains of your world is such an easy response… you can escape and hide within your shell but one must realize that your hurt and pain will follow you if you try to run… take it in… yes it will hurt but it will be worth it… you will find your freedom… hugs, JC (“To become a spectator of one’s own life is to escape the suffering of life.” – Oscar Wilde)