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    Put it up to your ear…what do you hear? Chapter 2

    Story written on May 18, 2005 by Seahurst.
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    Story Shortlink: https://assertive-maroon-jellyfish.104-250-143-187.cpanel.site/?p=53985
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    A shell lost…a shell found. The results of both.

    It had been six long months since Bette lost her chance for happiness. At least, that’s how she thought about it…she believed, that when she left behind her lucky seashell on the beach that day, she had also left behind her chance for happiness. And, as she struggled to come to terms with what that meant, her family was doing absolutely nothing to help convince her otherwise.

    Her big sister Kit, whose soft, comforting arms, had always given her a place of refuge, had decided that she was no longer able to live with The Laws for a Successful Life, as passed down by Melvin Porter, and had left in the middle of the night, with her boyfriend.

    And now, only two weeks later, Bette’s own mother, had used that departure to instill in her the fortitude that she so desperately had been seeking, and that she would surly need, in order to leave her marriage. A marriage, that over the last several years, had slowly, but steadily turned painfully lonely…to the point of being unbearable. She was sure that whoever had made the statement, “you won’t be alone, but you’ll still get lonely,” was looking directly into her heart, when they made that observation.

    However, no matter how painful her marriage had become, it would never compare to the pain of leaving her only child behind. But, because she had married Melvin Porter, she believed she had no choice. As it was, when she looked in the mirror, she only saw faint whispers of her former self. She had to go. If she stayed, she would lose herself completely, and then would be of no use to either herself, or her daughter. Knowing his wife was preparing to leave, Melvin made it very clear that if she attempted to take Bette with her, he would sue for custody on the grounds that she was an unfit mother. And, even though there wasn’t an ounce of truth in that, Katherine Porter knew that Melvin and his family had the means, and the connections to pull it off, as well as anything else they decided to throw in. So, with both their hearts breaking, she too left the ten year old little girl, who now had only one person left, to supply her with all the love her torn, and wounded heart needed.

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    2. Aw sucks, Sea, you have done it again. A truly marvelous and endearing tale without any soppiness. Can’t wait to see how this story develops. It is really interesting to get an idea of the events that shaped both Bette and Tina and made them into the women they are today. This explains a lot. Thanks again for another awesome chapter. Please post soon.
      A Fan.

    3. Holly shit when I saw the shell, I was like I think I just read a story about that how cool was that Sea!! Maybe someone is wacthing what you write and tells the wirtes of the L word about it. Maybe the 3rd season will be a little better if they did?

    7. Aww, I really love this story and how you’ve characterized the childhoods of Bette and Tina. It actually does give a great deal of insight into their adult personalities, as you said. Keep up the great work and please post more soon!

    8. Sea, my heart always does a pitter patter when I see you’ve posted. I’m so glad you continue to honor us with your writing. I’ve got the warm fuzzies after reading this…even though my heart breaks for Bette.

    11. Thanks for the beginnings of another superb story, Sea. Also thanks for encouraging folks to help support this site. For as little as $5/month you can donate through paypal and you never have to think about the logistics. It is well worth it.

    12. Another fabulous chapter… but what was I expecting? It’s never anything less than superb. Could you try writing just a little less good? You always put my writing to shame! :)

    19. Sea, my jaw almost dropped when I saw Bette with the shell on the show…OMG, you might be psychic! I love this story as I have loved every chapter you have posted! Thank you for inspiring us!

    22. A truly wonderful story and so incredibly well-written (a purely unbiased opinion from the self-nominated and self-proclaimed president of the Seahurst fan club :D)

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