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No Me Ames; #09
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Bette starred blankly at Doctor Sweets for a moment, “Do you always ask so many questions in less than five minutes?”
“Do you feel like I ask a lot of questions, Bette?”
“Why do you always answer a question with a question?”
“Do you feel like I’m answering all your questions with a question?”
“Gees, what is wrong with you?” Bette exclaimed, standing up; I quickly grabbed her hand and made her sit down. Bette settled back onto her seat, turning to face the side to avoid Doctor Sweets’ curious gaze.
“Please forgive my wife,” I said, gripping onto Bette’s hand, “We’ve been having a rather bad couple of months.”
“I now understand why you agreed to come for this session first as opposed to introducing Bette immediately into group therapy,” Doctor Sweets told me, nodding approvingly.
I managed a small grin as Bette turned towards me, “You spoke to Sweets about us?” she asked.
“I had to tell her a little bit of our background over the phone,” I replied, “It was just an overview of our…problems. She’s the one who suggested this meeting.”
“I run a group therapy session for HIV and AIDS couples every Tuesday and Thursday evening, but from what Helena told me about you, I suggested that the both of you come in for this session first for me to assess if you were ready to join group therapy,” Doctor Sweets explained, “And from what I have observed thus far, I conclude that easing you into therapy might be more conducive.”
“I don’t need you to psycho-analyse me,” Bette replied definitely, “Helena and I are just having some problems at home because we’re dealing with this HIV thing and her pregnancy, but other than that, we’re fine.”
“Really?” Doctor Sweets asked with her eyebrow raised, “How are things between the both of you? Intimacy wise.”
Bette and I looked exchanged looks, “Well…” I replied, my voice drifting off, unsure of how I should reply.
“Ah,” Doctor Sweets said, nodding her head knowingly, “Say no more. The three of us. We have a lot to talk about.
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“Therapy will be good for us,” I explained to Bette as we drove to meet Tina for dinner, “It will be a good environment to talk about our issues, with a neutral mediator present. I wish you would be more open to it instead of being so snide to Doctor Sweets.”
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E what a great surprise to see that Bette decided to go for therapy that is a great start, and let’s hope that she takes it to heart for herself,Helena and the baby to come!!
Hello My Beautiful Dragonfly… you have such a daft way with your dialog… you infuse so much emotion… so much soul into the words that these ladies are sharing with one another that it feels to real… so authentic… like being a fly on the wall… I have a feeling that all of this talk about ‘Intimacy’ is going to be a boiling point for some… Helena is in a unique position of not only having to live with a partner who holds certain fears about being intimate… but also the continued rise in hormones that will make it harder and harder for her to deny her needs and desires for fulfillment… some woman are strong enough to avoid temptation and I hope she is one but with so much going on and Bette’s destructive emotional states it will be a lot harder for her to control and not look elsewhere … you my most amazing cuzzie are crafting a story of intensity and sensitivity… your respect for the finer details and the need to tell stories that continue to push and force people to think and evaluate their own lives is such a strong one… I am honored to be here taking this journey with you… from you… love and hugs, Always and Forever, JC (Latin Nephew to those Salsa Angels and your ever loving Cuzzie)
I’m excited to see that Tasha is joining the story. I wondered who would become Bette’s confidant in the group setting. I just hope Bette’s eyes doesn’t start to wander other group members who have HIV as a means of coping with her own fear. Can’t wait to see where you take us!
Bette and Helena’s doctor sound familor. Are you perhaps a fan of Bones? Please don’t let Helena wander to the arms of Tasha. There was just something in the way Helena noticed her eyes that made me think this is a possibility. I just don’t think I can take the cliche cheating route.
Refresh… LOL… Huggles… JC
Once again you draw people closer with your story line. By people reading this story, they might get a better understanding of this disease.
I apologise for not replying sooner. Helena and Bette are not a couple I usually would read, could see together, but you have made it so.You have created characters, based on traits from the series that just work here. A pain that just doesn’t go away (I have a friend with HIV, and it’s difficult for him to know where to draw the line with physical contact.) It feels real, the characters, situations and feeling – and I am enjoying your world. Thank you.
Glad to see Bette is open for this therapy thing and hopefully she will get the useful information she needs to deal with this desease. Still wished she would go for a second opinion thoough, I can’t shake the feeling the hospital messed up the bloodresults.
Wonderful post as usual, physical intamcy is so hard. Where do you draw the line? Just saying the words, “I am HIV positive”, to someone you want to get close to is scary. The rest is just downright overwhelming. Belena, your comment on a mix up with blood results, is normal…everyone who has that diagnosis, feels the same way. I work in a Lab, and false positives can happen. But, they followed it up with a battery of tests, that would confirm your worst fear of an accurate diagnosis. Euni, is taking most of us in a world that is not visible unless you go through it yourself or with someone. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for this. PPS… :)
I have a lot of catching up to do. I’ll post a real comment later.
Great chapter! I’m happy to see that Bette is willing to take this chance. It’s a big step for her. She may not be ready to totally open up, but she’s willing to listen to others who are dealing with this disease. Everyone needs a safe place to voice, as well as be heard by people who will not judge them so harshly. Understanding is the key issue here. And it’s hard for some to understand if they have not walked in your shoes. I’m also happy to see Tasha in your story. I just wished it was in a better situation.
nice chap.So theres so much going on now im glad they are in therapy together.
Thank you for infusing some light humor into this chapter, euni…I really enjoyed Bette’s initial reaction to Dr. Sweets…and wasn’t really in the mood personally for too much heart-clutching, tear-inspiring depth. Guess I better gird myself before your next update. I’ll armor up…PPS!
Love how you keep bring a member of the gang into this. As long as Bette can listen to what other will say,but knowing Nette she will go over each little thing and them she will know more. this much be hard on you to write but I like how well you are doing. thanks
We are glad that Bette changed her mind about attending HIV grup’s therapy. It will be helpful for her and Helena, as they will also have the feedback from other couples, who are having the same problems they are facing. Can’t wait for your next update, sweetie. You are doing such an extraordinary job here. PPS Hugs and kisses on both your cheeks.- Lucero & Marsha (Proud Salsa Aunties to the ever loving JC and Eunichick)