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Why, Bette? (Part 1)
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“What can I do for you, Bette?”
“Uh…I was hoping that I might be able to come in and talk with you this week. Well, today if possible. I’m going through a very bad time and I need to get some things worked out before I can start moving forward. I…Doctor Foxworthy, I know you probably don’t have the best impression of me. I was late for our sessions, I took a call during it, maybe when you saw Tina and me, maybe I came across as negative or…I think I just need to talk to someone… about what’s been going on in my life…and…”
“Bette,” he said gently. “I’m afraid that I can’t see you. I’m seeing Tina individually and it would be a conflict.”
Bette dropped into her chair and sighed. “I see. Then you know what happened?”
“Bette, it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to discuss anything that Tina and I have addressed in therapy. If you’d like, I can give you a few names of people you might consider seeing. Brandt Chapel is in Venice. I highly recommend him as I do Suzanne O’Brien. They’re both psychiatrists. Suzanne is in my building on the sixth floor. There’s Lucy Abreu. She focuses on ***** couple issues and she’s an LCSW. She’s in Marina del Rey.”
“Could you give me O’Brien’s number?”
“Sure. I know that she’s taking on new clients now. She was away on maternity leave for a few months and had dropped a few people. Certainly, I’ll put in a word for you. Here’s her number: 555-9362.”
“Thank you, Doctor Foxworthy.”
“Glad to help, Bette, and best of luck. I think this a very positive move you’re making.”
“Yeah, I hope so. I hope it works out.”
She disengaged that call and stared at the number before her. Bette dialed the number and waited as the voicemail directed her to leave a message with all the pertinent information. She did, with an urgent request for an appointment in Dr. O’Brien’s first open slot.
The next time James walked into the office about two hours later, Bette’s head was down, resting on her crossed arms on top of her desk
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It’s a much longer read than most of the posts, but it is definitely worth taking the time! I can’t remember the last time I read something that drew a tear… which says a lot. Can’t wait to read part 2.
Portia, I read this on the dedicated Bette and Tina site and absolutely loved it. It’s too bad the character translation is messed up here because others would love it equally as much.
Please post the continuation soon! I await with bated breafth to know what happens next.
Damn!
Breath, not breafth.
One more thing… the scene(s) with Suzanne, the psychiatrist, is inspiring, and makes me want to have issues to vent (or at least the courage to vent the ones I’ve got) :P
WOW, I like it a lot!! It’s great! Can’t wait for Part 2!
Wow. I did’nt like the way it started but what a powerful finish. Please continue…
It was long enough,like 4chapter in a book,I enjoy it greatly,keep it up write 6more chapter cant get enough.THANKS
Awesome story!! Please continue!! This was a fantastic take on the situation! Excellent plot and insight!! You are truly talented!
Loving it!! Worth every single minute, please keep going!!
WOW… God,I enjoyed so much this story. Beautiful, painful, very true to characters. Just Amazing. Bravo! I hope to read the next part soon. Thanks!
I like that you show characters that are trying to be honest to themselves and each other. Too bad we don’t do that more often in real lfe.