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Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter Fourteen
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“Well, whomever she might be, the answer is no. Her name is Dylan Moreland and . . . well, I find her quite remarkable. She’s. . . I can’t describe her. She’s witty, fascinating, a sexy woman.”
“Does she fancy you?”
Helena turned to her food–her toast, eggs, and bacon far more intriguing suddenly.
“Helena?”
“She has a boyfriend.”
“Hmm.”
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6:30am
Dana was up early. She and Alice had actually sat down late last night and come up with a schedule that allowed for Dana to do all she needed to do for her career and give Alice the quality time she needed in their relationship. It meant waking up exhausted, but by the time she was dressed and hydrated, she’d be ready to roll.
Dana started from Alice’s place. She was beginning to think of it as her place. They had always spent more time there than at Dana’s, but even more time since their reconciliation. A pair of jeans, a few pair of athletic shorts and sports bras, her running shoes, sandals, and a duplicate of every Clinique makeup product she used at her condo were now at Alice’s apartment. She was slowly moving in, but Dana wasn’t prepared to make that final move until she was certain that Alice had worked out her jealousy issues. She understood some of Alice’s points—Dana flirted, Dana let other women flirt with her, she tended to be a bit iffy about telling people that Alice was her girlfriend, but Alice had to also understand that Dana had spent years in the closet. One doesn’t just bounce out and stay out; she had grown used to hiding her dates and her feelings. It was Tonya who was so open that it was impossible for Dana to remain undercover. She was not the kind of woman who normally shouted on rooftops. Alice should have known that about her. So, if they could stay united as a couple, then Dana would probably give up her own apartment when her lease ended.
Dana tucked the key to Alice’s apartment in the tiny, zippered pocket of her running shoes. She made a right on Doheny and headed up the hill. As she ran, she thought about how she wanted to infuse Alice with so much love and passion that Alice would feel secure when she had to go out on the circuit. She would be leaving in a few days and would be away for two weeks, back for less than a week, and then on to Paris. Going to Paris was going to be a problem. She thought maybe she shouldn’t look up Lara while she was there, but then thought it out. Why not? Why not spend time with a friend, someone she really cared for? Dana was strong enough not to pursue a romance. Granted she hadn’t been earlier in the month, but now, she thought her feelings for Alice were on solid ground. Two or three weeks from now, she and Alice should be entwined. She could handle being with and around Lara, not that she’d have much time. She had matches to play, practices to get in, interviews to do, and athletic events that she’d be required to attend. And her free time might not coincide with Lara’s or Lara could tell her that she didn’t want to see her. Dana bit her lip as she ran.
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Nice to see the family time and to know that Tina knows what she wants and understands that Bette wants it too. The legal delay may end up helping B&T as it will give Tina even more time to heal. Awaiting the next chapter, thanks.
OMG portia, you had me with the moisture comment…too tricky!!! Wow so much to love in this story…loved sharmen, all the conversations/dialogue is so instrumental in this tale, you do this so well….How can you keep this up, your amazing…THANKYOU
Congrats on your much deserved award! It amazes me at how you kept everyone storyline straight. Never a dull moment reading your post. B&T&A simple connecting is just so beautiful & heart warming. Thanks for another great post.
Congrats on the award. You so deserve it! Haha, this time, Helena would ask the right person for advice. ;) It’s so moving to see Bette and Tina sharing a tender moment. Great as always.
I’m glad Stephanie didn’t brainwash Tina into letting Bette go. Stephanie is such a lil manipulator!
Helena is turning out to be a much needed friend to Bette. I’m not totally convinced she would be against some intimate one on one time with Bette, but I guess that remains to be seen. The pool scene was beautiful. The gentleness and understanding between B & T is their best form of communication. Who needs words when a look and a touch can mean so much more ? Absolutely loved this chapter.
First, congrats on the award, it was well deserved! This was a sweet chapter for Bette and Tina. I hope to see more of that interaction. I am so loving the interaction between Helena and Bette. I can’t wait for the show down in courts against Stephanie, that should be some firrrreeee! I feel bad for Shane but she should open to Carmen. Post soon!
Lovely story between Tina and Bette. Good to see Helena and Bette as friends but…. Fearful of Helena’s disappointment with Dylan
Thank you for posting…Stephanie needs to get hit by a bus…she is not doing all of this because she loves Tina. I am glad Bette is taking a active role in Tina’s physical therapy. Helena is truly being a good friend to Bette & Tina. I hope this whole plan by Stephanie washes out soon…you have me sitting on the edge of my seat. Please post soon.
it’s amazing how you use the show but turn the things around…i hope tina’s sister will lose, and B&T will be a family again, with tina healthy…and i would like to see helena and dylan working soemthing out, their pairing was great on the show and in this chapter
Your detailed descriptions are flawless – I feel completely present in each situation – it’s splendid:)
Portia, I am really enjoying the budding friendship between Bette and Helena. Bette needs a worth adversary and it looks like Helena is going to fit the bill. Won’t Tina be pleased. And how right was Helena about Bette getting more involved with the therapies. Thank you so much for your continued effort with this brilliant story.
hey there- i’m a new reader of your story and wanted to let you know how much i’m enjoying it. very clever and certainly well written. thanks and will be looking for more.
I was just thinking about this story the other day. So glad to see you posted. Congratulations on the well deserved award. I hope Bette does not stay at Helena’s. Not good to raise suspicions right during all the legal mess. I’m glad Bette is trying harder to express her desire for Tina. In Tina’s somewhat confused mental state, she going to need all the reinforcement she can get. Enjoy your time away, BUT please don’t be gone too long. I love your story. Thanks Portia.
WOW, just WOW. The Shane&Carmen part was AMAZING, so beautiful. I loved every bit of their scenes together. Thanks so much I really enjoyed it.
I continue to be amazed at the detail in your writing and the way you weave all of these stories together. Please make Stephanie go away, far away. I think she’s psychotic.Wonderful, wonderful scene in the pool! Thank you so much!
Hey Portia, Congrats on the well-deserved award. It is a testament to your skills and talents as an author. This is essential reading on this site and I visibly cheer up when I know there is a massive chapter from your good self to read and reread and enjoy many times over. It is all the delicious detail and marvelous ministrations that you create. This narrative is truly crafted and perfectly conveys the thoughts and souls as well as actions of each of the individuals. You really are developing an alternate universe where love and support are the foremost emotions as opposed to the TV version where hurt and complete character changes were the order of the day. I jump up and down with joy every time I see a new post from you as I know that there is a pleasurable read in store for me. I do feel like Christmas has come and I have another mysterious present to open. I was excited that Bette followed Helena’s advice and got involved in Tina’s recuperation as this type of encouragement is exactly what Tina needs. You masterly insert the best and enjoyable moments from the series as witnessed by Dana’s breast cancer and Dylan’s pursuit of Helena. AWESOME! Thank you so much for this enchantment. Your Loyal Fan PS – Am waiting for your next post as always.
Portia…First off, congrtas on the award. Obviously greatly deserved. When I first saw that your post was 19 pages, I said to myself,”Oy to the Vey.” But the pages just flew by b/c your writing is so extraordinary.Your detailed writing is magnificent.
The other readers are right about the word, “detail”. This story is so detailed and rich and fully realized, it truly is another version of S3, entirely your own and entirely wonderful. All the characters get their due. The pool scenes between Bette and Tina make good on the promise that their S1 love held. Thank you for reuniting the family. I’m living in your world, Portia. I like it here. Thanks!
Portia this story is great! The love and dedication Bette has for Tina is overwhelming! I can’t wait to read more chapters.
It’s my first time commenting on any of your stories and the only thing that comes to mind for me is, “in the nick of time”. Helena’s advice was timely and AMEN! Bette listened! Just that one interaction changed so much for Tina. It really is true, love isn’t what you say, it’s what you do. Now Bette has to keep on doing what she did…and I like that she included little Angy.
Your Sharmen moments are great!!Really well written!!!Good job!