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Chapter 26 – INTERVENTION
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“I support you both, you bloody ass.” Helena was now annoyed with her friend. This was just a repeat of Bette’s past behavior. “But running away again. What’s that going to solve for either of you?”
“Dragging up old hurts won’t help either of us or Ashley.” Bette stated roughly.
“Not digging up the past but explaining things. I think it would massively help Tina.” Helena disagreed. “She needs answers and the truth from you once and for all.”
“No, that’s not going to happen.” Bette busied herself by arranging her previous work notes. She was tense and nervous.
“You know I just want to shake you sometimes with how fucking stubborn you are.” Helena sighed into the phone. What she really wanted to do was reach through the phone and shake some sense into the brunette.
“I bet.” The doctor had to smirk in spite of the current situation.
“Bette,” Helena spoke softly again, “Please listen to me. You know it’s the right thing to do. On all levels. Talk to Tina.”
The weight of Helena’s words and request caused the doctor to take a seat once again. The burden of her inaction pressing down on her like a heavy weight.
What was she afraid of?
Afraid of Tina?
Afraid of her long-buried feelings for Tina?
Afraid the blonde might still feel the same way?
Afraid of the consequences?
“Yeah, I know.” Bette whispered; Helena was barely able to hear her voice.
“You let Tina in all those years ago.” Helena reminded her friend. “Tina once held your heart. That love is still there.”
Tears silently ran down Bette’s face. As hard as she had tried all these years to forget the lovely blonde, she could never not love Tina or not be in love with her. As much as she wished it not so, they were eternally linked, and their hearts owed one another.
All Helena heard on the other end of the phone was a deep sigh from the doctor. She could tell the brunette was deep in thought. She dared to make one more effort.
“Alright, alright.” Bette wiped the errant tears from her cheeks, finally surrendering to her heart. “One step at a time. We need to get Ashley into the treatment before this week is out. Then, I’ll . . . I’ll talk with Tina.”
“Thank god.” Helena was finally able to breathe some relief. She hoped it was the first step back for them. “You know it’s for the best.”
“Hel . . . “Bette’s voice was hesitant.
“Yes, luv?”
“Are . . . are you planning on seeing Tina when she arrives in London?” Bette hated to ask, to appear weak, but she couldn’t help it. She had to know.
“Why, yes. Of course.” Helena smiled at that prospect. She had missed the lovely blonde. It had been several years since the two women had seen each other face to face. “I’m looking forward to it. I’ve missed her so much.”
“Right.” Bette sighed. “Are you going to tell her anything about . . .”
“No.” Helena stopped the brunette from continuing. “I never have and I won’t now unless you don’t.”
“Oh . . . okay.”
“But I expect you to have a serious discussion with her very soon.” Helena said. “An honest discussion about everything.”
“Hels.” Bette blew out a breath.
“Okay, okay. One step at a time. Let’s talk once you return to London.” Helena suggested, not wanting to upset the brunette at this time.
“Alright.” The doctor silently nodded. “Agreed.”
“Now, get off the phone with me and get ready for Tina.” Helena advised her. “I’ll see you when you get back. Love you.”
“Love you too.” Bette’s voice was more relaxed now. Decision finally made and she knew it was the right one . . .
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To be continued . . .
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Helena did the right thing, and she should’ve kicked Bette’s butt.
Now, how will Bette handle this and what will she do???
Waiting impatiently for the next chapter. Ha!
Yes, you are correct – Helena did take the right action and proved to be a true friend.
Well – you’ve asked the big question – What WILL Bette do???
You’ll find out very soon.
Thanks for reaching out.
Hey Collins,
Hope life is treating you well!
I saw the commercial and it was funny and i really would have loved it if JB was a bit more in it but she was great in it. Does she ever age, she looks more and more beautiful. A classic beauty.
Waiting for my wife, she has an appointment and I’m her driver, gave me the chance to read your update.
James and Helena trying with gently force to get Bette to see sense and talk with Tina honestly about the events years ago.
I truly understand Bette’s hesitation, especially since she was and really is genuine in her way of thinking to not bother Tina, to wish her a happy and loved life, a life Bette knew she couldn’t give her due to what happened with her father and brother and the responsibility to take care of the business and her now adopted children and now because of her own health issues.
On the other side, i think Tina should have had a chance and a voice all these years.
At least Bette will talk with Tina.
Great update my friend, don’t wait to long for a new chapter!
Great chapter, agree with you.
Hey Pal,
No, JB doesn’t seem to age at all. Lucky woman!!
Hope all is well with your wife.
Bette’s character here is very stubborn & protective. All that’s she’s done the last dozen or more years is to help & protect Tina in her own way. It may not be the way that you or I would have done things, but it’s what she thought she HAD to do at the time & in the following years. I think Helena’s provided the necessary push to get Bette onto the right page and move forward. But you KNOW that won’t be easy for Bette & there’ll definitely will be angst.
Yes, Bette did deprive Tina of her voice in these matters – and she regrets those actions. We would all probably do things a little differently if we got to do things over again – those second chances & all.
So, we’re now set up to get to the next step – hope all goes well!!
Stay well my friend.
Holy update! So glad to see Helena give that stubborn Bette a push in the right direction! Next chapter, please!
Thanks so much for reading & then reaching out. Love to hear from everyone.
Working on editing the next chapter now. Should post soon.
Take care.
Short, but oh so sweet chapter.
Great convo and hopefully Bette will take Helena’s advice and honestly talk with Tina.
Don’t let us wait too long!
Hey,
I know this one was much shorter than usual, but I wanted to include this important convo with Helena & Bette.
I’m working on the next chapter as we chat.
Thanks so much.
kudos to Helena, at least for now, can’t wait to see if Bette keeps her word !
Hey lady,
Helena to the rescue!! Ha!!
We’ll see if Bette has really listened or not.
Take care.
So glad you portrayed Helena as a great friend to Bette in this story. RS is a great actress and was perfect for Helena in OG. Hopefully, she’ll be back in TLWNY full time.
Like Izzie said – hope Bette keeps her promise!
Loved the picture of JB!
Ah, I agree with you about RS. She’s a very talented person & seems to be a great friend to her besties.
I would love to see her in TLWNY on a full-time basis & for Helena to be a regular character.
Looking forward to what you think about the next chapter once it gets posted.
Be safe.
Yeah, that picture was so intense. Jennifer never seems to age.
Ok, we are primed for the big confrontation and conversation between Tina and Bette.
Who will crack first???
Good, good chapter. Glad Helena is such a great friend.
Now, let’s get to the meat of the situation.
Can’t wait!
Primed huh??? And you wanna get to the meat of the matter?? Ha!! You make me laugh!!
I’m aiming to make their meeting as good as I can – I want folks to be satisfied with what happens.
Thanks so much for your faith in me & Tibette.
See ya next time!
Interesting chapter and good insight into the relationship and feelings between Bette and Helena.
Seems as if Helena’s patience with Bette about Tina has worn thin.
Hopefully, Bette will take her good advice and act on it.
Yeah, I think after all these years, Helena has grown tired of fighting with Bette over how she treated Tina and her stubbornness about them.
We’ll see what happens – but the answer is near.
Great chapter! Way to go, Helena. That’s what a true friend does – tells you the honest truth even if you may not want to hear it. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Hey pal,
Thanks for reading & checkin’ in. Seems like I’ve been writing this story forever!
But the end is in sight in a bit as Tina & Ashley go to London & Ashley starts her treatment.
Yes, Helena is a great friend & she NEEDS to listen to Helena. I’ll see if I can make that happen!! Ha!!
Best regards.