Bette babycome on. said Tina as she helped her wife up and onto the couch
Bette was exhausted, but obliged Tinaand got onto the couch..
Tina sat down next to her, and Bette fell into her arms..sobbing loudly.
I..IIm sorry Tina.for all those years, I have kept secrets from you.
Its okay baby said Tina as she brushed the hair away from Bettes eyes. Everyone has their own little secrets from their past that they never reveal.I understand why you didnt tell me..it was too painful.but I had to get it out of you.I had to do whatever it took to get you to open up to me about thisbecause it affects both of usnot just you.when you hurt, I hurtand when we saw Rick, I saw the pain and fear in your eyes.yet, there was a lot of anger..
How did you know about me not being able to have chil.. started Bettebut she couldnt finish.
Call it intuition.I dont know.I just had an idea.call it the second sight.. said Tina
And what did your second sight show you exactly?asked Bette
Thats not important.what is important right nowis getting you on track.
Im fine.I was fine when we left for our tripand I am fine now
Babe.no you arent.I need for you to talk to me about this..Can I ask you some things?
I dont want to answer any questions about the rape.please.
Bette, baby.the only way to get over it, is to talk about it.putting it to the back of your mind, and forming a wall around it, doesnt solve anything..it is always there.ready to come back and rear its ugly headanytime you see anything, hear anything, or find out anything that reminds you of it.
But T, some things are better left unsaid said Bette..
That may be true in some cases, but not in this one.baby, please let me help you.youve already begun to heal.you started talkingyou opened up about the whole baby thing..even though I had to threaten you to get you to do itbut you did it..that is a start.a beginning.
I dont knowI have kept all of those wounds under close wraps for so long.nothing bothered me
Until you saw him said Tina
But he isnt here, T so, I dont want to bring all those hurtful things back
Okay baby, listen.just think about what I have said..and If you want to talk..I will be here to listen and help you.I wont push the issue anymore..
Thank you, babe..Just hold me
Tina sat and held Bette for what seemed like forever before she moved them to the bedroom.

Tbc………………………………………..

Okay everyone.I am at a stand-still here.Im not sure if it is writers block.or just plain dont know where to go next..Any comments would be welcome..on where you think this fic should go.please feel free to leave any ideas..thanx..wildTouch a.k.a. Susan