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Reprisal Reprised
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Tina looked down at the cell phone in her hand, briefly wondering how to make this call. The to whom part was easy, it was the what to say part that was proving more difficult.
Taking a deep breath she dialed the number that at one time had been her only lifeline to a world and life that she had left behind. Never for good mind you, just, well, just behind. She patiently waited for a response at the other end of the phone and thought that it might as well be the other end of the earth.
Rubbing her temples as she focused on the ringing sound, she wondered once again what she was getting herself into.
"Who am I kidding?" she asked herself. "Don’t I mean getting myself out of?"
The tone indicating the time for a message to be left startled Tina back to reality.
"Hi, it’s me, Tina" she quickly said after the beep had ended. "Look, I know its last minute but I wanted to let you know that I’m coming into town. Actually, my plane is leaving in 35 minutes, and I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind picking me up at the airport? The flight number is 19 and I’m on United, scheduled to arrive at 7:24 your time this evening. I hope that that’s ok and again, I’m really sorry about the last minute call. I, well" she paused, "I just wasn’t entirely sure that this was going to work out. Listen, if you can’t make it, I totally under-"
"You have 15 seconds to complete your message."
"*****, I’m running out of time. Look, I’ll call when I land and if you’re there then great and if not, not a big deal. Thanks, and I hope to see you soon."
Pulling the phone away from her ear, Tina pressed the "End" button and continued to stare at the now blank screen.
There had never been a time in Tina Kennard’s life that she had been so certain and yet, so completely uncertain of the path of her life as this exact moment. She had truly no idea of what lay in front of her but at the same time, knew that she had no choice as to the direction of the path that she needed to follow. It was as if it had been mapped out for her and she was merely going where instructed.
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Awesome beginning Skipton. Please continue. i can feel Tina’s emotions in your writing. cant wait for the next post
always glad to see a skipton story — looking forward to see what you do with Tiff’s B&T —
So, you two are tag-teaming on us poor unwashed masses? You’ve come to finish what Tiff started?
You, Skipton, have the ability to administer the coup de grâce. I thrill at the beauty, and yet fear the power of your words!
Hammer, don’t hurt us!!!!!!!
OK, I am stacking up on the tissues now, before I continue to read. I am going to be prepared this time. I am anxious to see where you’re going to take me with this story. Please continue.
Fabulous! So glad to see your byline on this site. Can’t wait for this new journey with you.
I loved that story, and having guessed that Tina would go to NY in TD’s story I never imagined that Bette wouldn’t follow her. So 7 months huh? Has there been any contact in that time? Gosh I hope this works out because it’s not only hard to leave the one you love, it’s equally as painful to be left by the one you love.
An excellent start. The emotion level is already addictive – keep going for it, I’ll definitely be reading!!
Well, my Monday just got better. Seeing a story from Skipton–yay! Great start, I’m looking forward to more!
Very nice, very intriguing beginning.
Ok, I’m ready. Lift off!
An excellent beginning! I’m looking forward to this!
Wow, are we the lucky ones..I’ll be refreshing my screen constantly now!!! One question..this picks up 7mths after tina left bette back to NY…but that bette didn’t follow and hunt her down?? We’re really in for it…I feel a tsunami on the way….pls be gentle…
TD’s Reprise/et al. was one of my favorite stories, (as was 6 Months, btw…truthfully, 6 Months was the first story I read straight through when I found this site back in March or April..It was so cool to be able to read through 80 or 90 chapters and not have to wait every day for a new post!). One of the things that I liked about Reprise was that Bette went to NY…I just thought that was a just and fitting ending, so of course, I will continue to read your version Skip, but I do so with some hesitation, curiosity, and anticipation. I guess part of my problem is that you left 7 months go by and once again, it is Tina that is bending. I think that Bette needs to make some sacrifices.
PS, I noticed that you have not commented Tiff…I hope you do as I am curious of your opinion….
I like it already, please continue.
Hello Skipton: What a way to begin this fabulous and uncertain journey for these two women. I am on board and buckled in and ready for take off. I’ll be waiting with everyone else for this wonderous journey. Thanks.
Skipton. words escape me. i so love your words and all that convey. i have some trepadation now. i feel it coming. this whirwind of angst. my heart is pounding and mouth dry. im buckled up with my nails firmly embedded in the arm rest. cant wait.
I read tiff’s story which is still so very fresh, so this is a real treat. Besides, am always very excited to see a Skipton story!! Now we’re being given an insight into Tina’s inner thoughts. It’s almost like the opposite of “6 months”, but I know you’re going to spin this yarn differently. With all the S3 spoilers coming out, please let this be a lifeline to B&T, I cannot take more sad endings or possibilities. I do hope you have time to post soon. Thank you!
Wow I can tell this is going to be a real tear jerker..Please post soon..I love your writing..
Of course it’s brilliant, it’s Skipton.
This start is interesting, and I can’t wait to see where you bring us.
@brigbeach6 – I have to close Firefox sometime, and just checked in now.
And, if you’re going to trust your storyline to someone, wouldn’t Skipton be on that list?
Hey Skip! I’m glad that you’re starting a new story. I’m not familiar with Tiff_Duke’s version so this will be totally new to me. I can’t wait to find out what happens!
7 months without Bette following?? am i rite? sorry juz need to get my bearings rite. And yes..am always glad that you are back for more stories..!!! it’s amazing for the way you write! post soon pls..!
skipton that was great. please continue. I am curious to see how your story will differ from the original. please post soon.
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Wonderful. I can’t wait for more.
If Bette hadn’t gone after Tina I…
… I honestly never thought that was an option, but I’m glad you decided to… travel down this road.
I really want to know what happens next. Please continue! =D
I love it already Skip.Please continue.I loved Reprise and this is great to see an idea from one story being turned into another piece of brillance.
I am in Fan Fiction heaven and the seats are very comfortable.
I am loving it already.
When I read Reprise, it took me an entire weekend to finally catch up. That story was terrific.
Skip…you cannot being to fathom how much I enjoy your writing. You make me feel like I am right in the middle; part of the action.
I cant wait to see what you do with this…
Oh Skip…you know how much I love your writing…I jumped out of my chair when I saw your name!! Thanks for coming back to us…hey, maybe you can write a chapter for us every day, like you did in the beginning of 6 months!!! Wouldn’t that be cool!!? Oh yeah!!!!
Please continue Skipton. There was a lot that was intriguing in Tiffs story & theres plenty of material for fanfiction on her fan fiction (wow how awesome for Tiff!)
I look forward to reading more!