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Time Heals All Wounds, Ch. 8
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Bette pushed open the door to the CAC, feeling slightly apprehensive. The sight of a smiling James, however, put her much more at ease.
“Bette! It’s great to see you!” James exclaimed, running to her and giving her arm a squeeze.
“It’s great to see you, too, James,” Bette said, returning his smile. “Now what’s going on? Peggy Peabody called and asked me to met her here.”
“Yeah, they’re in the conference room,” James exclaimed, motioning with his thumb over his shoulder.
“They?” Bette asked, puzzled.
James just shrugged and lifted his eyebrows before leading her to the conference room. He opened the door for her and mouthed “good luck” before disappearing from view.
Bette nervously surveyed the room. Gathered at the long table were Franklin and members of the board of directors. She nodded politely at them. Peggy Peabody stood to one side, and immediately greeted Bette. “Bette Porter! A pleasure to see you again,” Peggy remarked, patting Bette’s shoulder.
“Good to see you, Peggy,” Bette returned, looking into the older woman’s eyes closely. Peggy looked her normal imposing and sophisticated self, but Bette knew more lay beneath the exterior. Surrounding Peggy’s eyes were dark circles and wrinkles that had not been there prior to a few months ago, while the look in her eyes held a pain that she would never express outright.
“Well, you’re probably all wondering what this meeting is about,” Peggy announced, stepping away and gesturing for Bette to have a seat. “Especially you, Bette.”
Bette took a seat. “I must admit that I’m curious.”
“As I’m sure you’re all very well aware of, my daughter Helena has lain in a coma since the devastating earthquake that struck several months ago,” Peggy began, her voice breaking slightly at the mention of her daughter’s name. She cleared her throat and charged on. “Helena would never have wanted to be in this situation for so long. Therefore, I have decided to have them turn off the life support machines and let my daughter find some peace.” Her hands trembled slightly and she closed her eyes a moment.
“I’m sorry, Peggy,” Bette said softly.
Peggy opened her eyes and smiled faintly. “Thank you, Bette. I realize there was no love lost between you and my daughter, so I appreciate your words. The decision was not an easy one; it was rather painful. For once in my life I’m putting Helena first and doing what she would have wanted. I regret all of our bickering over the years, and that I put so much pressure on her to fit the mold of who I wanted her to be. I wish I could have had the chance to tell her that, and to give her the opportunity to forgive me.” Peggy was now speaking directly to Bette and ignoring the rest of the room.
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why Alice is acting cold like this?..im sl glad Bette have a jog again and in a place she likes and without that pig and it seems Tina is a little better..cant wait for more post soon thanks :o)
i thought alice wanted dana to ask her to stay–did you get a new alice?
Damn it Alice!!! hahah that was a great chapter, im glas that things are looking up for tina and bette, even kit. I hope all goes well for Carmen and Shane, Keep up the great work and post soon!!
ehh…why is alice actin like she that she needs to stop trippin i thought she wanted dana to come after her….she is pure whackness.
Oh my! I can’t believe Alice did that. Poor Dana.
I love this fic like I love all of your stories but like most everyone else I’m a tad confused on Alice’s mindset. So far everything has been usually a POV internal dialogue on Dana so I’m not quite sure what’s going on in Alice’s head. In the previous chapter she was talking about all she wanted was for Dana to tell her not to go and here is Dana showing, a little late, to basically say that and she gets enraged. I do see how it would be grating to be told someone is there to “make you” do something but I’m still perplexed about her reaction. Nonetheless, I’m sure you have a reason for Alice acting this way and I’m sure you will explain it wonderfully through her thoughts as you’ve done thus far with all of the characters. But dude, seriously, if Alice wants back with Dana after this she is the one who should do the begging. And most anyone who reads my fics knows how much I love Alice. I almost always take her side. But not this time, bad Alice, no biscuit! lol. Anyway… to end my mindless prattling feedback here’s my usual end line: U rite gr8!!! Post more!!!!
that was so sad. i was NOT expecting alice to react like that 1 bit. you really through me off there. i think it will be good though, its always nice to build it up before they make their ultimate decision. i really enjoy this fic. keep up the good work. :)
Like everyone else, I’m a tad confused about Alice’s reaction but I have no doubt you have your explaination for it. Great job with this fic, it kept me on the end of my seat.
very very bad alice there was no need for that but what will happen next please post soon I can’t wait to see what happens with every one I love it
Drama for Alice and Dana. Glad Peggy kick Frankling’s ass out of the CAC and let Bette in that chair of the CAC. Ok what a surprise they have for Kit. Post soon!
Wait for the next chapter. It’s all part of the plan. Trust me on this. :)
I’m a tad confused isnt this what Alice wanted some big chivalrious act on the part of Dana to prove how much she loves her and wants her in her life.
Great chapter, really looking forward to your next. It is nice also to see that KIt is having the start maybe of a new relationship. Please post asap.
now that was harsh from alice.
Hey nice chapter! lots of stuff going on. Nice talk there with Carmen and Shane..they are cute toguether. Finally Bette is back to where she belongs..hope things will start to get better now. Kit flirting! ha its nice. Tina is getting help..im glad!. Alice is nuts ?? lol she wanted Dana to get her back and now she says NO ?? Dont give up Dana!. Post soon.
gosh alice is stupit….
I love the conversation between Shane and carmen.
Poor Dana. I have no idea how you can make this up, but I can’t wait to see your plan. I love your Sharmen. Post soon =)
Wow, I think I’m as confused as the other. I have faith that you’ll make sense out of this with the next chapter. The story’s great. Can’t wait till you post an update!!!
I really love Alice, but right now I’m a little confuse, WTF Alice! lol, she doesn’t even want to talk O_o . I wanna watch Dana doing something like this in the show, fighting for Al.
Great Chapter! Helna’s dead-yippy! Franklin fired-he deserves worse! Bette back at CAC-all is right w/ the world!