#bethenny ever after

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[thetaylorfiles]

Does your friend want to trade husbands? Mine is useless TS connection wise lmao You're winning the six degrees of separation game! Although you did have a friend who went on a date with Taylor years ago right? It's just a matter of time now before you run into her at a party or something. Girl, I'm here manifesting that for you!

This post is brought to you by my first dose of Concerta. I was recently-ish diagnosed (by a doctor) that I have HDHD. I tried another one that didn’t work and now I’m trying this. Today is my first day and, I must state that I had an espresso when I normally don’t, but I’m in the mood to organize, so things, and my mind feels clearer. It’s got to be placebo affect or the coffee but I’ll take it! Anyway this’ll be far too long I’m sure. (Oh hey, now you get why I’m so obsessed with t swift! Kaylor began as a special interest and thankfully, by the time I stopped believing, I was hooked on her music and personality. Oh my god what was my point? Okay, clearly adhd not cured! 😂 um it’s long? Don’t read if you don’t want?

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Answer:

Yes, but that doesn’t count as an actual TS encounter. And now that I’m Very Old, if I attempt to make that happen via any connections, it would be to get my daughter anything personal or signed from her or just anything as long as it focused on her.

I introduced her to Taylor slowly over the years. And now she’s obsessed. But in a 10 year old way. She doesn’t know much if folklore or evermore unless it’s exile because Mom was so fucking obsessed with it she had no choice to listen and assume I’m right that it’s best ever. She knows that hits and the deep cuts I make her listen to.

My love language is giving gifts. I hate getting them unless I’m so comfortable I’m married to you or you’re my child and you’ve written something. Ha. So I give her tons of makeup and what not. But I found my 4 lover books with the diary entries and the posters and left them out. She sheepishly inquired if she could look at them all…? I said, “they’re yours.”

There was a point. Oh, don’t forget the perimenopause. And the cannabis. That really contributes to being forgetful. Why am I writing so much?!?

Oh!!! Yeah, I was close friends with a guy that was a working actor and still is. He’s not recognizable by name unless you know actors really well. He’s a character actor that books all sorts of series and guest spots but always as a friend. He’s super hot. Well he was back in his 20s. He told us that he was daring her. We made fun of him (She wasn’t cool the ), but more just to annoy HIM. He wasn’t super super smart but he was so sweet but still had that bad boy swagger. You know? He was like a brother to me but I get whey women hit on him.

So back in early twenties he dates her for … I wanna say a few months. She didn’t live here on LA at the time as far as I knew but came out often. Maybe she had another house? Anyway, they were more friends who were attracted to one another who met up when both were in town. Only one of our group met her, his best friend. All we heard was that she was nice and far from a boring good southern girl. That she seemed like a city girl. Anyway, they hooked up off and on. They never went anywhere together as they weren’t together. They were each others last night call after date one and two failed to produce the necessary love spark. But they were both stupid hot.

That’s all I know. I never met her or saw pics. No wait. I did. I saw one of them together at her place wherever she stayed then. Why did I explain that? Please tell me you asked me to! I’m sorry. I’m so high and wanting to talk and like make and complete goals!! 🤣🤣🤣 k, night. Gotta watch some tv downstairs once kids have vanished. Shhh

I have a feeling I didn’t answer a single one of your questions, nor did I speak to whatever you wrote about. I apologize. If you were in person you’d love me. When I get high (vapes), it makes me so much damn more pleasant!

Oh my god. Go to sleep!! (Bethenny voice on Scary Island) I’m referring to myself by the way. K, night. Tv time.

[realhousewives-fan]

The Housewives Support Andy Cohen

2024 is turning out to be annus horribilis for Andy Cohen and Bravo.

Leah McSweeney’s shocking allegations against Andy has created a shit storm that he probably didn’t need during a time that’s turbulent to say the least.

Bravo is dealing with Caroline Manzo’s lawsuit, Bethenny Frankel’s Reality Reckoning, Brandi Glanville’s lawsuit threat, and now Leah’s drug allegations.

While the drug story wasn’t exactly news to me, her timing seems highly suspicious.

Kathy Griffin made the same accusation back in 2017, but was it a thing of the past or is Leah exploiting this 7-year-old accusation?

Leah appears to be bitter with how RHONY and RHUGT3 ended, and she’s seeking revenge. On RHUGT she made accusations none of the other women believed.

She’s one of the women in Bethenny’s revenge campaign against Bravo, and her involvement isn’t exactly surprising to me.

Since she has accused Andy of doing drugs with other housewives and giving his favorites special treatment, the housewives have responded to the accusations.

Luann de Lesseps, who was on the same show as Lean and has struggled with alcohol in the past, said that no one ever forced her to take up a glass.

Dorinda Medley clapped back at Leah’s accusation and said that “adults need to be held accountable for their own actions.” And that’s what Leah needs to do.

Dorinda also mentioned she’s had “nothing but good experiences with Andy and Bravo and she's gained so much by being on the show.”

Leah’s experience wasn’t as positive, so she’s resentful and after revenge for her own poor actions.

Kyle Richards is one Andy’s so-called favourites, and she told Page Six that she has never seen him do drugs, offered drugs or done anything inappropriate.

She also praised him for his professionalism by mentioning that he doesn’t follow the Bravolebrities on Instagram to keep a professional distance between them.

Heather Dubrow, who’s also an actress, praised his professionalism while Margaret Josephs claimed that Andy “has never offered any Housewife cocaine.”

It must at least be of some comfort that some of the housewives are showing their support.

[taylovelinus]

ROHNY s9 Mexico trip might be the best cast trip ever. Luann falling down TWICE, everyone at the dinner table calling out Sonja for being a shady beyotch who runs to Page Six to feel relevant, Bethenny’s all-time best confessional one liners……. and that’s just the first episode of the trip. slam dunk after slam dunk

[hollywood-actress3602]

Bethenny Frankel Biography

Bethenny Frankel is a renowned American reality television personality, talk show host, author, and entrepreneur. She was born on November 4, 1970 in New York City, New York, USA to Robert J. Frankel (thoroughbred race horse trainer) and Bernadette Birk. Bethenny Frankel is known for her work on Bethenny (2012), Bethenny Ever After (2010) and The Real Housewives of New York City (2008). Before…

[cumetery]

Been sleeping on and off all night watching Bethenny ever after and using up all my phone hotspot… anyway why does Jason share a birthday with my best friend that’s disgusting also his moms annoying

[veenxys]

I'm back! Okay so Dabi, Shigaraki, and Izuku with a s/o who adores scary movies but is the type that makes jokes (like "Oh yes bethenny go into a haunted house alone like a genius/s") about them and doesn't take them seriously -💀

⤷ Deku

deku loves that you make jokes about the movie because it makes him less afraid

but when the movie starts to get interesting, he puts his hand over your mouth so you don't say anything because he wants to know what happens

low key he will look just like you

so it’s impossible for you to watch movies together because you don’t shut up for a minute

and at the end of the movie, you two have tears in your eyes from laughing so much at each other's comments.

⤷ Shigaraki

for Shigaraki to watch a movie with you, you have to force him

because he hates that you keep talking about the movie

but honestly he finds the sarcastic comments you make very funny

but he will say that you are annoying af

every time someone is going to do something stupid in the movie, he rolls his eyes and looks at you, already waiting for you to say something

⤷ Dabi

dabi thought that when he went to watch a horror movie with you, you would be scared and you would cling to him

but my lord he is so wrong lol

he always rolls his eyes when you make some sarcastic comment, but he can't help but laugh

''Y / n you are the most boring person I have ever met.'' he says after spending hours laughing at you.

[tabloidtoc]

People, May 10

Cover: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade

Page 3: Chatter -- Mindy Kaling on technology woes, Amy Adams on wanting to go into acting because of Grease, Gal Gadot on telling her daughters Maya and Alma about her pregnancy, DJ Khaled on using Rihanna's skin-care line, Christie Brinkley on showing off her body on Instagram at age 67, Whoopi Goldberg on writing a superhero movie about an older Black lady

Page 4: 5 Things We're Talking About -- Michael Keaton returns as Batman, Jane Fonda recalls her first and best kiss, Maya Rudolph would give Bridesmaids another go, the stars of ER scrub in one more time, popcorn and donuts team up

Page 7: Contents

Page 8: StarTracks -- one day before Prince William and Princess Kate's youngest child Prince Louis turned 3, Kensington Palace released a new portrait of the little royal to mark the occasion; Kate snapped the photo of Louis, who wore a school uniform and backpack as he rode his bike outside their home in London ahead of his first day of preschool

Page 9: JoJo Siwa and mom Jessalynn went for a roller-coaster ride at Disney's Hollywood studios in Florida, Madonna in a three-piece Gucci suit for dinner at West Hollywood staple Craig's

Page 10: Stars on Set -- Rachel Brosnahan was pretty in pink while filming season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with costar Alex Borstein in NYC, John Cena flashed a peace sign when he took a coffee break while filming The Suicide Squad spinoff series Peacemaker in Vancouver, Tika Sumpter and James Marsden shot an action-packed scene for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in Vancouver

Page 11: Katie Holmes was spotted on a Connecticut set preparing to film the drama The Watergate Girl in which she'll play Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks, Awkwafina and Bowen Yang filmed the upcoming season of Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens in NYC, Melissa Benoist suited up for Supergirl in Vancouver

Page 12: Brooke Shields who is recovering after breaking her femur in a gym accident walked arm in arm after a lunch with husband Chris Henchy, Britney Spears and boyfriend Sam Asghari posed for a photo before attending a friend's wedding

Page 15: Stars in the Sun -- Maren Morris flaunted her new tan while enjoying a tropical getaway, Simone Biles and boyfriend Jonathan Owens cuddled up during a trip to Florida, Lindsey Vonn caught some waves and some rays while paddleboarding in Tulum, Derek Hough cooled off in the ocean during a beach day in L.A., Brie Larson enjoyed a dip while on vacation in Hawaii

Page 17: Scoop -- Life After Their Split -- how Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are moving on

Page 18: Inside Caitlyn Jenner's run for governor

Page 20: Heart Monitor -- Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young ready to wed, Pete Davidson and Phoebe Dynevor going public, Zac Efron and Vanessa Valladares split, Billie Eilish and Matthew Tyler Vorce new couple?

Page 23: Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin's messy divorce

* Susannah Constantine -- my royal friendship with Princess Margaret

Page 24: Open House -- French Montana

* Baby Boom -- the latest on Hollywood's growing families -- Marie Kondo and Takumi Kawahara welcomed a son, Nick and Lauren Carter welcomed their third child

Page 27: Ed Helms talks life after The Office

Page 29: Passages, Why I Care -- Lisa Kudrow is working with doctors at UCLA to end the stigma surrounding mental health issues

Page 31: Stories to Make You Smile -- most cats can't stand the water but 8-month-old Marlin can't get enough and his Instagram is @carolinejarvis, a first grader's airplane kits give wings to kids' travel dreams

Page 35: People Picks -- Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

Page 36: Limbo, One to Watch -- Shadow and Bone's Jessie Mei Li

Page 37: Pose, Pet Stars

Page 38: The Handmaid's Tale, Thomas Rhett -- Country Again: Side A, Q&A with Olivia Holt

Page 39: The Mosquito Coast, Inspiring America: The 2021 Inspiration List

Page 41: Books

Page 42: Oscars 2021 -- The Return of Glamour -- the show was unconventional, just 170 guests were allowed in L.A.'s Union Station, and COVID restrictions were strictly enforced, but stars did their part to bring back some movie magic

Page 43: Andra Day

Page 44: Fabulous Fashion -- crop tops, ball gowns and bows ruled the red carpet -- Angela Bassett, Zendaya, Carey Mulligan, Maria Bakalova

Page 45: Margot Robbie, Reese Witherspoon, Viola Davis, Amanda Seyfried

Page 46: Behind the Scenes -- Regina King -- the actress closed out awards season in a custom Louis Vuitton creation

Page 48: Shine Bright -- there's no such thing as too much bling -- Laura Pausini, Vanessa Kirby, Zendaya

Page 49: Maria Bakalova, Daniel Kaluuya, Glenn Close, Tiara Thomas

Page 50: Very Well Suited -- these sharp dressers put their own twists on the tuxedo -- Lakeith Stanfield, Colman Domingo, Paul Raci, Tyler Perry, Sacha Baron Cohen, Alan Kim

Page 53: Getting Ready with Andra Day

Page 55: Getting Ready with Angela Bassett

Page 56: Romance on the Red Carpet -- these couples only had eyes for each other -- Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, Halle Berry and Van Hunt, Chloe Zhao and Joshua James Richards, Riz Ahmed and Fatima Farheen Mirza

Page 57: Steven Yeun and Joana Pak, Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, Paul Raci and Liz Hanley Raci, Aaron Sorkin and Paulina Porizkova

Page 58: Best in Show -- there were A-list stars, groundbreaking moments and social distancing as Hollywood gathered safely to honor the best movies of the year -- Reese Witherspoon

Page 61: Alan Kim, Angela Bassett, Rita Moreno

Page 62: Major Moments -- these artists broke barriers during the most historic ceremony ever -- Emerald Fennell, Chloe Zhao, Daniel Kaluuya

Page 63: H.E.R., Anthony Hopkins, Yuh-Jung Youn with Brad Pitt, Mia Neal

Page 65: Yuh-Jung Youn and Daniel Kaluuya and Frances McDormand, Elton John and Dua Lipa, Andra Day and Winnie Harlow

Page 66: Cover Story -- Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union -- Dream Team -- the actress and NBA champ open up about protecting their family, fighting for what's right and why they're stronger than ever

Page 72: George Floyd's Killer Found Guilty -- We Can Breathe Again -- friends and family of the Minneapolis man killed by police rejoice after a jury's verdict and vow with supporters to keep fighting systemic racism

Page 76: Bethenny Frankel -- what I know now -- the irrepressible former Real Housewives star and businesswoman is newly engaged and back as a boss with a new show

Page 80: A Son Lost to Suicide, A Father's Mission -- we loved him every day, but it wasn't enough -- after the shocking death of his 12-year-old son, Brad Hunstable has a message for parents: talk to your kids about suicide

Page 84: Andrew McCarthy -- I was never suited for fame -- the beloved actor, and author of a new memoir, looks back on his enduring films, surviving his '80s stardom and how his affiliation with the so-called Brat Pack was a mixed blessing

Page 88: Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton's 10-year anniversary -- remembering the big day -- those who made the wedding a fairy tale share their memories

Page 92: Country Singer Thomas Rhett -- fame, family and finding my way -- the star opens up about overcoming struggled with his wife Lauren in their 8-year-marriage and learning to put their family first

Page 98: Murdered Soldier Vanessa Guillen's Fiance -- every day I pray for justice -- a year after losing the love of his life, Juan Cruz is determined to make sure the Army specialist's legacy is never forgotten and that her tragic death inspires lasting change

Page 102: George W. Bush -- painting with a purpose -- the former president avoided making waves, until his party's nativist prompted him to use his art to celebrate immigrants

Page 106: Pop Star Julia Michaels -- how I learned to love myself -- the singer talks falling in love, managing anxiety and writing hits for Britney Spears and Selena Gomez

Page 116: One Last Thing -- Josh Duhamel

[disgruntledkittenface]

Hi! If I remember correctly you watched RHOBH and RHONY! What are your thoughts on KAL (Kyle and Lisa) and CAB (Carole and Bethenny). I see people on twitter that think they had more intimate relationships and was wondering what your thoughts were and if you would write fics.

Hiiiii I am honored that you came to me!

Let me preface this by saying that I've been watching Housewives through like a very straight lens for YEARS. When I started watching OC in 2007, I was not at all in touch with the fact that I, myself, am not straight. It's only been the past few years that my mind is more open watching, thanks in large part to @homosociallyyours pointing out that Sonia from RHONY is probably queer and not just saying outrageous things for camera time (my words! I don't remember hers exactly). So all that informs my opinions.

And I haven't seen the conversations on Twitter so I don't know what people are picking up on!

Both Kyle and Bethenny come across as extremely straight to me. Remember the tops and bottoms mixer that Kyle hosted? Yeah. And when Bethenny said she would never go down on a woman because of the smell? Yeahhh. Those are just examples of the general vibe to me.

And I might be naive but I think Kyle really is madly in love with Mauricio and that Lisa and Ken are very, very solid. If Lisa has been with a woman, I would guess it was more a one-off for the story.

As for Bethenny, I don’t think she's ever been in love. Carole is more of a question mark to me but I could see as someone who never explored it because it was less socially acceptable when she was younger and coming into her sexuality.

I think these were two intense friendships that fell apart for different reasons. Lisa can't hack what she sees as betrayal, and her grief over her brother’s death made everything bigger and more visceral/intense, which I get. And I think Bethenny threw the friendship away for a storyline after a real, minor point of conflict because everyone always leaves eventually anyway.

I've been through friendships falling apart and it is painful and weird and messy and awful and that’s what KAL and CAB felt like to me but I'm just one person with a lot of opinions, what do I know??

As for fic, I don't see myself writing in the actual Housewives fandom; I would rather write an AU/fusion with 1Dverse characters. I take it as such a compliment that you asked, and I'm so happy I got a chance to share my thoughts on this!

[realhousewives-fan]

Iconic Moments of RH 2023

A year has gone by and while we can say that there’s not much in the world to be optimistic about lately, it was a great year for Bravo at least.

After years of struggling with weak seasons and poor ratings, it looks like a lot of shows has turned the page.

If it weren’t for Bethenny Frankel’s Reality Reckoning pursuit, I would argue that it has been a very successful year for Bravo and Andy Cohen.

1. Scandoval

This list is actually reserved for Real Housewives, but how could I not include the biggest scandal and the biggest show of 2023?

Scandoval was the cursed gift that kept on giving with an incredible mountain of shocking details and lies. 

Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss became the most hated persons on social media, while Ariana Madix rose to stardom with a movie role and DWTS.

The last episode of the season gave me goosebumps, made me furious, made me emotional. It was an amazing end of a rollercoaster of a season.

2. “YOU. CAN. LEAVE!”

RHOSLC had one of the best seasons ever this year, and their trip to Palm Springs was one of the funniest episodes I’ve ever seen.

When Meredith Marks has reached her melting point, she’s done! 

Her delivery of “YOU. CAN. LEAVE!” will remain as one of the most iconic moments of RHOSLC.

3. Fuck Cancer Opera Night

Julia Lemigova’s surprise for Martina Navratilova was so entertaining, funny, and touching to me.

She wanted to surprise Martina with singing her favourite opera song for her, and Julia couldn’t sing. Her scheme become more and more elaborate as more people wanted to be a part of her surprise.

And that it was a party where they said “Fuck Cancer” was so emotional for me.

4. The RHONY Reboot Was a Success!

It wasn’t written in the cards that RHONY would survive a reboot. I don’t think people had much faith that they would make it, especially since they lost Lizzy Savetsky in the middle of filming.

But against all odds the new housewives were able to show us originality, entertainment, and excitement. Bravo’s gamble seemed to pay off!

Especially Brynn Whitfield, Jenna Lyons and Jessel Taank stood out as fan favourites, which is incredible for a basically brand-new show.

5. Mary’s Phone Call to Trixie Motel

The trip to Palm Springs was a trip even before they had left Salt Lake City.

Mary Cosby’s phone call to Trixie Motel to check what kind of wine and food they had there, cracked me up! Her facial expressions are out of this world!

6. Tribeca is Up and Coming, Right?

While I was entertained by the first episodes of the RHONY reboot, it wasn’t before the lunch with Jessel and Erin Lichy that I was hooked on Jessel.

Their lunch quickly became a classic Housewives scene. 

Jessel is the type of person who says whatever comes to her mind, and that means that she can easily offend others.

When Jessel said that the neighbourhood was up and coming, to Erin’s outrage, I knew that I was going to love her.

7. The Shrine of it All

As Potomac got themselves a new housewife named Nneka Ihim, I wasn’t completely excited.

She was introduced as Ashley Darby’s friend, and I thought: “Oh no, here we go again. Which character from Sesame Street will we get this time?”

But then Nneka had a very interesting lunch with Robyn Dixon, about Wendy Osefo and allegedly how her family had tried to prevent her from joining the show!

8. Name ‘Em!

Sutton Stracke is in rare form this season of RHOBH.

When Kyle Richards rightfully said that Sutton has lost her shit multiple times on the show, Sutton was so childish and rude with her taunting. 

“Name ‘em, name ‘em, name ‘em…” I understand why Kyle lost her temper in that moment. Sutton wanted to provoke Kyle.

9. Luis Ruelas and Bo Dietl

At the very toxic and negative reunion of RHONJ it was revealed that someone had hired a private investigator on the women, and Luis Ruelas had said that he was “good friends” with Bo Dietl.

Cue a bunch of strange phone calls to the family members of the housewives. And I believe that Luis is the root of the problems.

10. Shannon’s Hit and Run DUI

Season 17 of RHOC was one the better seasons, and in many ways, it was the unravelling of Shannon Beador’s relationship with John Janssen.

It was mentioned multiple times that Shannon might have a drinking problem, which she denied time and time again.

But after their reunion was filmed, Shannon had a dramatic hit and run DUI, to which she was sentenced to 3 years of probation and 40 hours of community service for.

[offical-dystopiantale]

Killer, you really think Nightmare wants to go back to a place he was trapped in and possibly developed like traumatizing memories? Not every Happily Ever After is perfect. I really think Nightmare would rather choose you over anyone I mean rememeber he was happy to think of having kids with you. Maybe in the future you might be lovers depends if you make a move. You also saved him so bonus points because you give him hope.

"I... I just assume he'd want to be with his brother again, and that bethenny girl. People just... don't choose me. Ever. I'm just... look, no matter how much you preach that I'm a good guy, I'm not. I've stolen, I've killed, I've gotten mad at people you've done nothing wrong. Even if Night liked me back for some reason, he deserves so much better than my sorry ass."

[nyc-uws]

‘SNL’ Stages Musical Love Letter To NYC After Trump’s ‘Ghost Town’ Diss

“Fools, you don’t give up on my city that easy,” Maya Rudolph said as Lady Liberty.

By Cole Delbyck

New York City never looked more alive than during an all-star musical tribute on this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live.”

Returning as host for a fourth time in four seasons, John Mulaney expanded his NYC-themed theatrical universe to showcase a Times Square souvenir shop in all its gritty and unheralded glory, following in the footsteps of the now-iconic sketches “Diner Lobster,” “Bodega Bathroom” and “Airport Sushi.”

This time around, however, the eight-and-a-half-minute sketch titled “New York City Musical” packed an extra punch after President Donald Trump labeled the city as a “ghost town” during the final presidential debate in October.

While the costumed characters that populate the typically bustling tourist district have certainly fallen on some hard times during the COVID-19 pandemic, they proved resilient as ever in a song-and-dance number.

It all began when a customer played by Pete Davidson asked to try on a used pair of “I ❤️NY” underwear much to Mulaney’s shop clerk’s surprise, as the fitting room happened to be in “the back of the store where the people of Times Square habitate.”

Cue Kenan Thompson as a “Times Square Minion” launching into a rendition of the Broadway classic “Luck Be a Lady” called “Mascots Be Shady,” in which he’s joined by a downtrodden Elsa from “Frozen” and a singing Minnie Mouse.

Not deterred by the display, however, Davidson, nearly breaking character, said he still wanted to make the purchase, joking, “I love New York, and I want my modest bulge to show that.”

So out came a can-can line of characters to the tune of “One” from “A Chorus Line,” and then Kate McKinnon as Shrimp Louie, the Bubba Gump Shrimp mascot, who delivered a devastating “Send in the Clowns” parody, “Send in the Crowds.”

But the real show stopper was Maya Rudolph as a beleaguered Lady Liberty.

“Fools, you don’t give up on my city that easy,” she said before performing a reworked version of Stephen Sondheim’s “I’m Still Here.”

“I lived through Warhol. I lived through Bethenny Frankel. But I’m here,” she sang. “I lived through Times Square filled with whores and now they’re on ‘Sex & The City’ tours. My first apartment was a drawer, but I’m here.”

Maya Rudolph  singing Sondheim's "I'm Still Here" but with changed lyrics that included a Bethenny Frankel reference, all while dressed as the Statue of Liberty.

After a brief appearance from Chloe Fineman as a woman from Westchester  with “visible” COVID-19 signs, Mulaney explained that the underpants are ultimately a symbol for a divided America.

“Sure, these underpants are riddled with ugliness and disease, but they still stand for something: love,” he said, before launching into an election-themed final number. “That’s why I didn’t want to sell them; because they give me hope.”

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/snl-love-letter-to-nyc-trumps-ghost-town-diss_n_5f9ed5b0c5b658b27c3b8576

[trash-box]

watching bethenny ever after... where’s my jason hoppy

[artificialqueens]

Undone, Chapter 21 (Bitney) - Stephanie/Veronica

A/N: Welcome to Chapter 20 of UNDONE, our slow burn Bitney lesbian AU. Here’s a link to the previous chapters. And if you’re interested, here’s some art inspired by the story (by people for whom I would happily give up a kidney!)  

Summary: Bianca and Courtney adjust to their new living arrangements, and Jared’s return forces Bianca to seek professional help.

Thank you so much to wonderful betas: @jimvssherlock and our guardian angel @missdandee  

TW for emotional abuse and PTSD

***

Courtney’s attempt at grilling salmon is...not terrible, actually. The seasoning is good. It’s a little overdone, but still totally edible, Bianca assures her, as they sit down for dinner. And even better, she can taste the generous amount of butter in the brown rice. She’s been craving butter like oxygen, and Courtney happily indulges her, glad that something so small can make a difference.

“I think the veggies are better,” Courtney tells her, scooping a hefty portion onto her plate, alongside an arugula salad.

“I’m really just biding my time until dessert,” Bianca admits. Courtney had gotten some kind of gourmet ice cream from Whole Foods, and ever since she’d tasted it, Bianca had been thinking of little else.

“You liked that ice cream?” Courtney asks.

“It was fucking amazing. For a vegan, you have surprisingly good taste in dairy products.”

“Well, good. And, it’s made locally, so I feel much better about buying it,” she explains with a grin.

It’s shocking, how normal this routine feels after only two days. Especially considering that they’re shooting nights, so “dinner” is happening while the sun is coming up. It should feel strange. Crazy, even. But it doesn’t.

“How are you doing?”

“I’m good. I mean...I keep crying for no reason and my tits hurt like a motherfucker and I’m real intimately acquainted with your bathroom floor from throwing up all the time, but other than that…”

Courtney is laughing, reaching out to put a sympathetic hand on her arm.

“Other than that, you’re good?”

“Other than that, I’m fan-fucking-tastic,” Bianca replies.

“Glad to hear it.” Courtney grins at her.

“So...I was wondering if we could, uh...okay, don’t judge me.”

“Try me.”

“Can I set a recording for the Real Housewives of New York? I love to hate watch those crazy bitches. I promise not to fill your whole DVR with garbage, but this one is-”

“I would happily let you fill my DVR, if I had cable. But I don’t.”

Bianca stares at her blankly.

"I'm sorry, are we in a third world country?"

“I mean, I have Netflix! And Amazon Prime. So…”

“Yeah, fine. It’s no big deal.” Bianca swallows, washing down a bite of salmon with a sip of the coconut water that Courtney keeps pushing on her like a drug dealer. It tastes better than she’s willing to admit. “It’s just that...Bethenny is having a really hard time. Her ex-husband is a real douchebag, and he’s been harassing her, and-I mean she's fine. She's really tough. But...okay stop looking at me!"

Bianca lowers her head, shame washing over her as tears prick at her eyes. Fucking hormones.

“You know, it's okay to have un-ironic empathy for someone even if they’re on a reality show,” Courtney tells her.

“Yeah, I guess.” Bianca sniffles.

“Why don’t we just buy it on iTunes?”

“Okay. Yeah, that’s...thanks. I’m sorry for freaking out.”

“It’s alright…” Courtney assures her.

“I really...I probably can’t blame this all on the hormones, can I?” Bianca wipes her eyes.

“Well...I’m not a doctor, but…”

“I think I need to see someone.”

Courtney takes a deep breath, trying to temper her reaction, not appear too enthusiastic.

“Yeah, that’s probably a good idea.”

“Yeah.”

“Do you remember my friend Ben? He might have some recommendations. He works a lot with women who, um...” Courtney hesitates.  She’s yet to hear Bianca use the word “abuse.”

“Oh...that’s okay, I’ll just probably go through my insurance.”

“Alright.” Courtney smiles.

***

“Ugh, I’m so jealous…” Bianca whines as Courtney plunges into the hot tub. She’s sitting on the edge, sweet tea in hand, only her feet in the warm water.

“Well, it gives you something to look forward to after little Kylie Minogue Del Rio is born.”

“I’m not naming my child Kylie. That name has been ruined and you know it.” Bianca kicks her feet, splashing Courtney, who pretends to be offended before dunking her whole head under water.

When she emerges, she has a new suggestion.

“The Hemsworth Brothers Del Rio?”

“I think that’s probably child abuse.” Bianca laughs.

“True. Also...why is it that you can’t get in, again? Wasn’t your neck hurting? This would help.”

“I know, it would, but uhh...I guess it raises your core body temperature to like, a dangerous level. Sort of like...when you boil a lobster?” Bianca explains.

“Such a bummer,” Courtney says, then moves through the water, directing a comment directly to Bianca’s belly. “We promise not to boil you, Olivia Newton John Del Rio!” She then raises her eyes to Bianca’s, exceedingly proud of herself.

“I mean, still no, but that’s the best one yet. Sadly.”

“We’ll get there. There’s a lot of Aussies to pick from,” Courtney laughs, fluttering her wet lashes.

“It’s a good thing you’re cute, because you’re a major dork,” Bianca tells her.

“I know.” Courtney watches as Bianca stretches out her neck, rolling her head around, a grimace on her face, and then offers. “You know...my mattress is better than the one you’ve been sleeping on. So...”

“What are you suggesting?” Bianca asks, head tilted coyly.

“I’m suggesting that we could switch beds. Well, switch rooms.”

“Oh. Well...thank you, but I’m not gonna take your bedroom,” Bianca says, with a decisive shake of her head.

“Um, excuse me, but I own this house, and you’ll sleep where I tell you to,” Courtney challenges. She rises up out of the water, hands on her hips, shoulders squared, eyes sparkling.

Bianca’s heart races and her chest rises and falls with rapid, shallow breaths. She’s just being nice, she tells herself, trying not to get distracted by the water dripping down Courtney’s lean body, or the sunlight catching in her hair. She gulps.

“Yes ma’am.”

A triumphant grin spreads across Courtney’s face, and she nods.

“Much better,” she teases. Then, after another heated moment, adds, “Nicole Kidman Del Rio?”

“Oh my god…” Bianca rolls her eyes, relieved that, for now, the spell is broken, and she can look upwards, pretending like Courtney’s delighted giggles aren’t her favorite sound in the world.

***

“So…she’s living with you.”

“Yeah.”

Courtney bites her lip. She’s known that this little lecture was coming, ever since she called Shea and Sasha for help on Sunday. Thankfully, they seemed to be reserving judgment while Bianca was right there. (Except for a bit of side-eye, but Courtney is pretty sure that Bianca was too preoccupied to notice that.)

But now it’s Thursday and Courtney has the day off, so she’s met Sasha in one of their favorite hiking spots in Malibu Canyon. She’s ready to face the music, so to speak.

“Hmm.”

“Wanna elaborate on that?” Courtney’s doing her best not to be defensive. She knows that Sasha only has her best interests at heart.

“Well...” Sasha pauses, looking out over the rolling hills, covered in dry, brown shrubs. “Jesus Christ, that’s a fire waiting to happen.”

“Sasha.”

“What? It is. Look at that.”

“I know, but...I really want to hear what you have to say,” Courtney takes a swig from her water bottle.

Sasha sighs, turning towards a shadier trail.

“Well, I’m concerned. Obviously. I don’t want you to get hurt again.”

“I don’t want to be hurt either,” Courtney says, “But…”

She stops and presses a hand to a nearby tree. Thinking about how to say what she wants to say without sounding like the ultimate doormat. Because that’s not how she feels.

“But Bianca has been hurt. And I think her real, current pain has to take priority over my...hypothetical future pain.”

“How very practical,” Sasha says, one eyebrow just barely rising.

“It’s true, though.” Courtney kicks a rock out of the path. “ I’m not an idiot. I know that this might not end well for me. But...she needs me, Sash.”

“So, this is just purely altruism? Saint Courtney?”

“Of course not,” Courtney chuckles. “I also really just like having her there. I missed her. And now…it’s like...” Courtney stops again, a smile pulling at the corners of her mouth.

After a moment, Sasha shakes her head.

“You are in so deep…”

Courtney turns back to her friend, now smiling sheepishly.

“...Oops?”

Sasha laughs and puts an arm around her.

“Well, I hope all your wildest fantasies come true.”

***

It’s almost noon when Bianca stumbles out of her bedroom, bleary-eyed. These night shoots are rough, and knowing that she can’t have coffee doesn’t help matters.

She pauses in the dining room, looking around with a slightly puzzled expression.

“Court?”

“Good morning!” Courtney replies cheerfully, emerging from the kitchen. She’s showered and dressed, and has obviously been up for hours. “Want some breakfast?”

“Uh...what happened to your dining room?”

“I thought it made more sense this way,” she replies softly.

Bianca doesn’t know what to say. The whole room has been rearranged to accommodate her sewing stuff - table pushed to the side to make room for her clothing racks and mannequin, with her serger set up at one end. The shelves, which previously contained books and photographs, have all been cleared and her supplies lined up neatly, labels all facing out. Her bulletin boards are on the walls, sketches and inspiration photos intact. There’s even a large bin for her fabrics.  

“Are you mad that I touched your stuff? I didn’t think it was doing you much good in the storage shed.” Courtney shifts a little.

“Mad? No, I’m-” Bianca’s breath hitches. It’s the nicest thing anyone’s done for her in...possibly ever. She looks up at Courtney, blinking back tears. “But...where are we gonna eat?”

“Kitchen. Or, backyard, if it’s nice.” She chews on her lip. “Do you like it? I mean, is it gonna work for-”

“It’s perfect.” Bianca wipes her eyes as fat, grateful tears begin to roll down her cheeks. “Sorry…”

“Hormones?” Courtney ventures, a small smile playing on her lips, head tilted to the side.

“Yeah, must be,” Bianca says with a shake of her head. Not willing to admit how touched she is, how someone doing something so incredibly thoughtful with no strings attached is something she’s not used to, can barely believe is real.

Courtney nods, then asks, “Are you hungry?”

“Always.” Bianca is relieved for the subject change, and follows her into the kitchen, sniffling. At the fridge, she stops, touching Courtney on the shoulder, and adds, “Thank you. It’s really gonna be amazing to have that space. I mean, you didn’t have to, but-”

“You’re welcome,” Courtney says, hand covering hers, eyes shining. “I’m glad you like it.”

Bianca nods, tearing up again.

“Goddammit,” she mutters, wiping her eyes with the heels of her hands.

“Let��s get you some food,” Courtney giggles.  

***

Courtney settles onto the couch, handing Bianca a steaming mug. Bianca eyes it skeptically.

“What the shit is this?”

“It’s a turmeric latte.”

“This is not a latte. This is...yellow.”

“Just try it! It’s got loads of positive health effects, and it’s mostly milk, anyway, which you need, so-”

Bianca takes a tiny sip.

“Well?” Courtney blinks expectantly.

“Well...I’m not gonna throw out my Starbucks card or anything but…it’s not bad. The cinnamon is nice.”

“I’ll take that as a glowing compliment,” Courtney says with a grin.

“You’re just way too excited to give me these coffee alternatives.”

“Yeah, well, I guess I really enjoy making you suffer,” Courtney agrees, taking Bianca’s feet into her lap.

“Mmhmm.” Bianca’s dimples deepen as she takes another sip. “Turn it on.”

“Yes ma’am…” Courtney picks up her Apple TV remote to find the latest episode of The Real Housewives of New York.

“Are you ready for this?”

“I don’t know, am I?”

“Probably not,” Bianca laughs, shaking her head. “Pause it after the ‘previously on’ bullshit and I’ll catch you up. I’ll tell you who’s cool and who’s ridiculous and who we hate.”

“I feel like I should form my own opinions about these people.”

“Yeah, you should. As long as they’re, you know...correct opinions.”

Courtney laughs at this.

“But I’m glad you’re taking it seriously.”

“Are there people who don’t take the Real Housewives seriously?” Courtney asks, eyes wide in playful alarm.

“Just play the show,” Bianca says, nudging her with her foot.

Courtney leans her head on the cushions, sighing.

***

Bianca can’t remember the last time she had a day like this, with no stress, no obligations. She’d slept in-- as usual, Courtney woke up first, taking care of feeding and walking the dogs and swinging by the Farmer’s Market before Bianca even opened her eyes.

They decided to try a new restaurant in the neighborhood for a big, decadent brunch, then ended up strolling around the beach, Bianca so wrapped up in their conversation that she forgot to think about Jared for a whole hour. Although she did make Courtney laugh by admitting that she’d been to the beach more with her in a week than the entire last six years of living in LA. (She wasn’t sure if the laughter was out of amusement or sympathy, but decided not to think too hard about it.)

She’d collapsed on the sofa the second they got home, exhausted and sun-drunk, only waking a few hours later when Courtney shook her gently, telling her that dinner was ready.

Now they’re outside, Bianca sitting on the patio, enjoying the last rays of golden sun filtering through the trees. She’s got a glass of that coconut water, just enough seltzer poured in that she can pretend it’s sparkling rosé. Her sketchbook lies unattended on the table--instead, she’s watching Courtney roll around with the dogs on the grass, trying to get them to fetch.

Bianca props an elbow on the armrest, chin resting in her hand. She’s always found Courtney’s attachment to Sammy and Dede to be endearing, and seeing them together, all three full of lively, boisterous energy, fills her chest with warmth.

“No, fetch! Dede, fetch the mouse! Yeah, good gi-no, Dede, fetch!” Courtney crawls towards the toy. “I’m gonna steal it, I’m gonna steal your mouse!”

The dogs pounce on her, tails wagging.

“Would you guys be more interested in this game if there were treats involved?”

At the word “treat,” both Sammy and Dede begin barking and running in circles.

“Okay, okay…” Courtney gets up and walks back towards the house.

She flashes Bianca a smile, and as she’s passing her chair, Bianca catches her by the wrist. She spins back around, hair whipping over her shoulder.

“Hey,” she says. “Do you need something?”

“No, I just...wanted to tell you…” Bianca trails off. She’s not sure what she wants to say. Only that today was the best day, and she’s so grateful her heart may burst, but the words get caught in her throat. It might be too much. It’s definitely too much. So instead, she asks, “Do you like chili?”

“Sure...” Courtney answers, looking a bit puzzled by the question, waiting for Bianca to explain.

“‘Cause I found this um, vegan chili recipe and I thought maybe I could make it tomorrow. And I think I can make a passable vegan version of my mom’s cornbread, so...how does that sound?”

Courtney lets out a little chuckle, nodding.

“Uh, yeah. It sounds amazing.”

“Okay,” Bianca lets go of her arm, relaxing back into the seat. “Okay, cool.”

Before she continues inside for the dog treats, Courtney bends down and places a light kiss at the crown of Bianca’s hair.

“You’re a model houseguest.”

“Hardly,” Bianca scoffs, and Courtney’s smile grows bigger, tilting her chin up.

“I’m serious.”

Courtney’s fingers gently grazing her skin are making her heart race, so she just offers a lopsided smile back, nodding slightly.

***

There’s a heaviness that’s come over Bianca today. Courtney noticed it immediately as they were getting ready, but now in the car on the way to work, she feels it even more.

She doesn’t want to pry too much. She knows that Bianca is going through something, and there’s very little that she can do besides stand by and offer support from the sidelines. But she still wants to check in. So after a few minutes of silence, she glances over, asking, “Are you alright?”

Bianca nods hesitantly, before changing her mind and shaking her head.

“He flies back today.”

“Oh.”

“He’s already texted me a couple of times, but he doesn’t know…”

“Right.” Courtney swallows. There’s truly nothing she can do to make this better. “Do you...know what time?”

“Yeah. He’ll probably get to the apartment by 4.”

Courtney knows her well enough to know that she’s going to be counting down the minutes all day, driving herself mad with worry. She doesn’t seem to want to say any more, so Courtney gives her one more reassuring smile and turns the music up.

She tries to check in during the day, but it’s a busy one. Even at lunch, there’s a flurry of activity and they barely have time to say hi, let alone talk about anything.

When Courtney gets wrapped in the early evening, she beelines straight for the wardrobe trailer. She finds Bianca sitting stoically at her sewing table, buried in her work.

“Hey.”

Bianca looks up. Her face is hard to read.

“Are you okay?”

“I turned off my phone,” Bianca admits.

“That’s probably for the best.”

Bianca shakes her head, clipping a thread.

“No. It’s a chicken shit way to deal. Or rather, not deal. I know I need to talk to him sooner or later but…”

“But you’re not ready. That’s okay, B.”

“Yeah, but...I mean, I did marry him. I made a promise. And I’m breaking it, so...I probably owe him a better explanation…” Bianca takes a breath.

Courtney walks to her desk, dragging a chair over to sit beside her. She takes her hand carefully.

“What about you?”

A tear slips down Bianca’s cheek, but after a moment, she nods.

“Can you…” she gestures to her purse, and Courtney hands it to her. She rummages inside with her free hand, pulling out her phone and turning it back on.

As she expected, it’s been blowing up. She has 23 missed calls, and nearly 50 text messages. She sniffles, pressing on his name and then holding the phone to her ear.

The tirade she’s met with when he answers is also expected, but she can’t bear it for more than a few moments and takes the phone away from her ear. She concentrates on breathing. In, out. In, out. When she’s finally grounded enough to speak, she keeps it short.

“I know you’re angry. And probably confused. But I can’t do it anymore.”

“Can’t do what, what the fuck is-”

“This. This marriage. All of it.”

“Bianca, you have fucking lost it. Come home right now or I’ll-”

She hangs up.

“...Do you want me to call Ben?” Courtney asks, voice soft. “He’s not a family lawyer, but I’m sure he knows someone who-”

“Um...I don’t know. I think...maybe I should give it a few days, and then...I really don’t want it to be worse than it has to be. Maybe we can even be...civil, you know?”

“Okay.”

***

Luckily, Bianca has what seems like an endless amount of tailoring that night, so she has something to focus on, keep her mind off things.

At one point, while she’s finishing Greg’s pants and Courtney stretches on her yoga mat in the living room, things begin to feel normal again. She catches Courtney’s eye and gives her a half-smile. Courtney returns it, lying down on her back with a sigh.

The calm, peaceful feeling doesn’t last though, because a few minutes later, there’s an aggressive knock on the door. Courtney bolts upright, and Bianca freezes.

“Open the door!”

Bianca’s heart begins to hammer in her chest. How could he have found her? Her eyes go to her phone, lying face-up on the table, and her heart drops. Shit. Was she really that stupid, that she forgot to de-link their phones?

“Oh my god, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, I-”

Courtney’s by her side in an instant, hands on her shoulders, voice calm and steady.

“It’s okay, it’s gonna be okay.”

“No, I forgot that he could...my phone...I’m so sorry-” Bianca can barely breathe, much less get coherent words out.

“Go into the bedroom. I’ll take care of him. I promise,” Courtney says, with a reassuring squeeze to her shoulder.

Guilt floods Bianca’s chest. How could she have brought this chaos into Courtney’s life? Why did she keep fucking up?

“Go on. It’s okay.”

Bianca only hesitates for one second longer before standing up and stumbling from the room, dizzy and nauseous.

Courtney steels her shoulders and strides to the door, picking her own phone up on the way, quickly dialing 911.

“Jared...what the hell are you doing here?”

“Let me talk to my wife!” He punctuates his sentence with another bang on the door.

“She doesn’t want to talk. She already told you that.”

“You fucking bitch!” Another bang, louder this time, making Courtney jump.

“911, what’s your emergency?”

“Hi, my friend’s ex is outside our house, I think he’s trying to break in. Please come quick.”

“Someone will be dispatched shortly, ma’am.”

“What the fuck are you doing? I’m allowed to talk to my goddamn wife, you cunt!”

“Thank you, please hurry,” Courtney tells the operator, before turning back to the door. She hesitates for a moment, taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly before speaking. “Listen to me. The cops are on the way. When they get here, you can either be the maniac pounding on my door...or you can be gone, and we can tell them that it was a false alarm. Your choice.” Courtney’s breath hitches, and she prays that she sounds stronger than she feels.

“You are a goddamn meddling bitch, and this is not over,” Jared says, adding, “Tell her to fucking call me back!”

Courtney pulls back the curtains, just barely, to watch him stomp angrily down the steps. Her eyes follow him all the way to his car, and then she finally exhales. She allows herself only the briefest moment of relief before turning and running to Bianca.

She hasn’t made it to her bedroom, but instead Courtney finds her curled in a ball in the hallway, shaking, clutching her phone in her hand.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” she says, cheeks streaked with tears. “If you want me to go, I can, I can book a hotel-”

“Why would I want you to go? I told you I’m here for you.” Courtney drops to her knees on the floor in front of Bianca.

“But he was here, banging on your door, and you don’t deserve this bullshit,” Bianca cries.

“B...you don’t deserve this either,” Courtney tells her. She reaches for her, tentatively cupping her cheek, brushing away her tears. “And none of this is your fault.”

“It is, I forgot about the phone, the-”

“It’s not your fault,” Courtney repeats emphatically, cradling Bianca’s head in her hands.

Bianca takes a shaky breath, allows Courtney to pull her close, rock her until her breathing is normal. Her body aches with exhaustion and built-up tension.

“Can we call Ben?”

A sigh of relief escapes Courtney’s lips.

“You go get ready for bed. I’ll call him.”

***

Ben listens patiently as Courtney explains the situation, then hands his phone off to Jinkx, who recommends “the best divorce attorney I’ve ever met. She’s a true shark, but like, for good and not evil.”

Courtney starts to say that Bianca wants to try a mediator first and Jinkx cuts her off.

“No, she doesn’t. This is not a situation for a mediator. From everything you’ve said, this is going to be ugly, and you need someone who deals with ugly every day. Trust me, Asia’s your girl.”

“Well...I mean, of course I trust you. You’re gonna be my wife someday, so...”

Jinkx laughs.

“I just sent over her contact info, and I texted her to expect Bianca’s call.”

“Thank you so much, Jinkxy.”

“Of course, honey, anything for you.”

***

Bianca plans to call Asia first thing in the morning, but it’s an early day and by the time 9 am rolls around, she’s up to her ass in fittings. At some point during the madness, she hears her name on the walkie and picks it up to answer. It’s Kevin, their head of security, who asks her if she’s expecting a guest on set today.

“We’ve got a gentleman here who says he’s your husband. Very nice young man, but he’s not on the list.  Should he be on the list?”

“No,” she says simply, then asks, “He can’t...hear me, can he?”

“That’s a negative,” Kevin replies, voice calm and professional.

“Please don’t let him in.”

“Copy that. Thank you, ma’am.”

Bianca sets down the walkie, panic rising in her throat. Shit.

As promised, Jinkx’ lawyer friend Asia is tough and to the point. When Bianca introduces herself, her response is, “Right, of course. I hear you’re trying to divorce a douchebag. My specialty.”

She listens to Bianca talk for about 10 seconds before interrupting to ask questions, and when Bianca mentions Jared’s performance the night before and his little surprise set visit, she lets out a groan.

“Can you be here at...4?”

“Oh, um...I don’t know. I’m at work and it might be hard to-”

“Let me rephrase. Be here at 4.”

“Okay, I’ll figure it out, and...hello? Asia?”

Bianca hangs up, the queasy feeling in her stomach only getting worse.

***

“Do these onions look done?” Courtney asks, tilting the pan towards Bianca. She notes the spaced-out look on her face, then adds, “...B?”

“Yeah?” Bianca blinks, then tells her, “Uh, another minute,” and sits down heavily at the little kitchen table. She has the beginnings of a tension headache forming behind her eyes. Has she had enough water today?  

“Are you okay?”

“Yeah.” Thoughts about an article she read about dehydration during pregnancy enter her mind. What if something happens to the baby, all because she’s too much of an idiot to drink enough water? Her heart begins to race. “Could I have some water?”

Courtney grabs a glass from the shelf and fills it quickly, handing it over. Bianca chugs it down in one gulp.

“More?”

Bianca nods, and Courtney fills the glass again, this time sitting down beside her. After guzzling the second glass, Bianca wipes her mouth and admits, “She really freaked me out.”

“Asia?”

“Yeah...you need to add the other veggies now.”

“Okay.” Courtney gives her shoulder a squeeze and then goes back to the stove to follow instructions. “What did she say?”

“Um…” Bianca closes her eyes. Asia’s words have been swirling in her head for hours.

I’ve seen cases like this before. You may not think you’re in danger, but you are.

Do not communicate with him. Don’t answer his calls, or texts. Let all communication go through me.

If you can, it would be a good idea to get a new number. But that’s up to you.

I need you to document every single thing he does. Text messages, voicemails, missed calls, all of it. If he shows up in person, you say nothing and you call the cops. I also need you to see a therapist. We need to get a detailed documentation of the abuse on the record.

“She wants me to see a therapist.”

“You were gonna do that anyway, right?” Courtney asks gently, stirring the pan.

“Yeah. But…”

Courtney turns around, head tilted sympathetically.

“She said I need to document...um…” Bianca took another deep breath. “I just don’t know if I was ready to hear that word.”

Courtney can guess the word she means.

“Yeah. I know.”

“I mean, is it even true? He never hit me. He never hurt…”

“There’s more than one kind of pain, B.”

Bianca nods, more tears forming in her eyes. The endless fucking tears. When will it stop?

Courtney wraps her arms around Bianca’s shoulders, pulling her in for an embrace.

“You should turn off the stove,” Bianca says, muffled against her skin. “It’s gonna burn.”

“Okay,” Courtney says, but makes no move to let go of her, holding her tightly.

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