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Would She? Part 13
Not only was the lamp on, but so was the main light, and the music had changed; James Brown was singing by then.
The bottle was gone, and so was the jelly glass, and Henry was seated back down on the indoor-outdoor carpet, John in his chair, sucking on a peppermint and flipping through a comic book.
“This is the same cartoon on your briefs, Snappy,” he said, and held up the Spider-Man comic book so he could see.
Grammy was calling down to him from upstairs, and the rustling of brown paper bags could be heard as his father removed the contents and placed them in the refrigerator and cupboards.
It all had seemed like a nightmare then, and Henry had stood up and even waved good-bye to John, before starting slowly up the stairs. He wasn’t sure, not sure at all what had just happened, but his penis did feel odd between his legs now, like it didn’t belong there at all.
John had waved back and then said, “Don’t worry Henry. It’s just between us.”
John died a year after that. Dropped dead in an X-rated movie theater, and the police called Grammy. Her name and number were on a tiny slip of paper they found tucked in his wallet behind a playing card that had a picture of a naked Asian girl who couldn’t have been more than thirteen years old.
The cops had passed the card around. Some laughed at it and shook their heads, while others turned their mouths down in disgust.
The state had to bury him. He didn’t have an insurance policy, and the court suit he had with the city; the one he made sure to mention every single day since he first moved in there, why, that didn’t exist at all.
Henry didn’t want to go to the funeral, tried to pretend to be sick, but Grammy had caught him watching a karate flick on television and jumping about like some Mexican jumping bean imitating Bruce Lee.
“You aren’t’ sick, boy,” she’d yelled, and tugged on his ear and then popped him upside his head.
It had all come back to him then. Like a rush of cold water, it came. Just as he looked down into the dead face of John.
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To answer some of you guys PM’S about what song Tina was humming in Chapter Two. Well it was ‘Over The Rainbow’.
i LOVE this story, its so sad, cant wait for the next chapter!
Michellia…..This a wonderful story, so many layers and subplots. PPS. I had to go back and reread the previous chapter to get up to speed again. lol.
Geez, that was so heavy and hard to read, but I think it was necessary insight into Tina’s life (via Henry’s). At this point, I’m kind of just hoping Bette lets her in.
awe goodness please dont say u’re gonna include the rape of Angelica or any of the B & T squad in this!!!!!!
Now it all makes sense. I kept thinking the comment about penguins set Henry off, but that wasn’t it. It was the panther comment. Damn girl this is rough. This story is far from sucking, but definitely rough. Looking forward to the next chapter.
They need to talk even after all these years. Maybe they can get some clouser on the past. After all Bette has been writing Angie all these yrs and Marcus is in the picture .for Tina. thanks
you know i love your work… and this story is right there on top… please please don’t make us wait to long for them to finally talk… and i have a feeling angelica walked in on henry killing him self… tough stuff…
Wow…so deep! Of course, baby, one cliffhanger wasn’t enough for you! What a web you are weaving in this story, and we are all ensnared! Please don’t let any distractions–or the flu–get in the way of a quick follow-up to this story. Get well soon!
WOW!!!!!! PPS
This was a tough chapter to get through. You brought Tina and Bette together. There’s hope for the future if it’s not overwhelmed by the past.
Wow….so detailed, painful…full of emotion….Wow.
way too much Henry time..sorreeeee…more Angel, more B and T please…25 years later huh?? how old does that make ’em?
You most definitely have my attention!! PPS!
Poor Henry, is he kill himself. B&T need to talk and let see whats happen!
It was a long time coming, and truly worth the wait! Its chapters like this which causes one to literally feel Henry’s pain. Baby, this was excellent. Although Henry is a grown man, I sat here feeling like I was reading the actual FEAR a 9 yr old would have had. Henry didn’t seem to have a storyline; yet the one you gave him raises the question of how he was able to handle this all of his life? YOU know I am not a Henry fan, but this chapter was so deep that I didn’t care if Bette and Tina never saw each other in the hallway. But, now that they have, let’s talk about it. 25 years go by and Tina has the nerve to stand there and ask herself, “What the fuck just happened. Why couldn’t she say anything?” For clarity sake, was Tina asking this of herself or wondering it of Bette? You know I have more questions; ones you’re NOT going to answer so HURRY UP & POST AGAIN!!
wow Mich baby this is beyond words. I really don’t like Henry butt he things he went through you don’t wish upon your worst enemy. Your stories are so wonderful and I realy keep enjoying them. PPS thanks
I forgot to add…I am loving this story. PPS
Damn this story is like watching a train wreck – or season 3 – are you IC in hidding? giving us little bits of hope. Making us feel something for the unliked character (IC Jenny – you – Henry).Please give us some B&T happiness…
Wow…I held my breath this whole chapter…the writing was so awesome. No one should have to go thru what Henry went thru. I am anxious to see what kind of conversation Bette & Tina will have. I can understand Bette’s pain still being fresh…she lost her daughter for 25 years (I know she connected with a pen pal but she didn’t know who she was). Please post soon …like today.
great update.. i am glad the prev is dead bette and tina need to talk longer you need to post more often 4 this story
You’ve made me speechless…and I can tell you this isn’t happening frequently. But damn those cliffhangers, girl you’re killing me overhere.
Painful memories for everyone….please post soon.