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Wanted (Chapter 17)
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"This weekend has been almost surreal," Bette said quietly into her cell phone. "A month ago we were raising a child together and now we’re making plans to divide property and arrange visitation."
"I’m just thankful you’re both being so adult about it all," Helena replied. "Winnie wielded her ‘power of the birth mother’ a little too readily when we were separating. And contrary to popular belief, money only gets you so far in terms of custody."
"You know Helena, Tina told me a long time ago it was something you said that made her realize she was being unfair about withholding my access to our child," Bette recalled. "You talked about having dreamed your family into existence together with Winnie."
"I remember that conversation," Helena said thoughtfully. "She was working on a project at the beach that day, and seemed tempted to deny you your rightful access. I knew that if I didn’t tread carefully, she would see that I was on your side. So I simply told her my story. It seemed to resonate with her."
"I didn’t know it was that day," Bette mused quietly. She went on to explain. "She called me from the beach. I asked her about it later because I could hear the background noise on the message she left. She said she had been there with one of the kids’ art programs. What you said must have struck a chord if she felt the need to call me so quickly."
"I’m so glad you’re taking this child into consideration as you work through things," Helena said.
"Thanks at least in part to you."
"You know, I’m actually phoning with a specific question in mind," Helena attempted to re-direct their conversation.
"What’s that?"
"I wanted to see if you’re free for dinner tonight?" Helena asked. She went on to clarify. "I mean, dinner and an evening with me."
"You’re asking me out on a date?" Bette asked, smiling.
"Well, until this weekend, we couldn’t go out in public together," Helena started. "Now that we have the opportunity, I intend to take full advantage."
"I think we should also take full advantage of the fact that I don’t work this week," Bette said. "I’ve already said that I wouldn’t likely be home tonight."
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I love the way you referenced Helena’s conversation at the beach from S2. Perfect as usual, Swim. Thank you!!
I so Love your story JKS. POST SOON PLEASE
I, I dunno. I love to see Bette find her happiness. But I still feel like Bette and Tina was called the real family. Maybe because Tina is more domestic?
Just a tinge of melancholy when Bette called Tina “T”. Now she wonders what went wrong! Too late. But it’s good to see Bette living again. Have fun, we’ll be here on your return.
I’m glad to see Bette happy. She deserves it.
lovely chapter as always. now, correct me if i’m wrong, but do i detect some regret on tina’s part? i also sense a bette and tina reunion, which my head tells me is waaaayy off base but my intuition (or is it wishful thinking?) says otherwise. i think you’re totally setting us up for tina trying to reconcile with bette. can’t wait to find out either way, pal! talk you later
You’re just an incredible writer. I, too, liked the connection to the convo on the beach w/Tina and Bette. Hmmm, someone who actually ties up loose ends and connects storylines. What a novelty. Enjoy your vacation. It’s these times that we remember and cherish.
As always, great chapter. Have fun on your break!! Looking forward to the next post.
Enjoy your time away; your fans will be here waiting for the next chapter.
The sangfroid between B&T – how is it possible? I’m trying to keep my inner Tibettequoise at bay. Very good, as usual. Thank you!
Yep Im sure Bette look hot and sexy, I agree with allyemmerson and let see whats next, thanks!
JKS..so enjoying this but the conversation between B & T started pulling my heart strings…they will always be a couple in my mind. : ) All though it is nice to see Bette happy again.
JKS,I think that it is the completeness that you capture with your writing that makes it all so enjoyable, readable and believeable. You give all of the characters a mind, heart and soul which they then use. I am a diehard B&T fan however I can accept this story as there is a sense of regret from both Bette and Tina at losing their life together, particularly as they have both realized it was at their own doing. It is wondrous to see the softer and loving side of Helena too. You have made is possible to explain why Bette would have fallen so hard and so quickly for Helena. This new union is marvellous drawn as both these gals playfuly vie for Alpha status however it is fantastic to see how Bette react when she is on the receiving end rather than being the pleasure provider. You have demonstrated the romantic sides of Helena and Bette and shown the slow, sultry slide into sensual and sizzling sexiness. These gals now have to ave the confidence and belief in their new partnership to move forward into the Nirvana that they both so desperately desire. Thank you for creating this refuge from S3. And I do feel a sense that Tina, although moving forward, is beginning to appreciate what she so recklessly abandoned. Thank you so much and I hope that you accept my full and earnest gratitude for this magnificent melodrama. Your Loyal fan.
Hey, where are you….you are “WANTED”! Please post soon!
I´m first!Yep, the wonders of different time zones and been a loyal fan.Even I don´t like Bette and Helena, this history is so well written that it´s become my “guilty pleasure”.I miss your “Happy and Sappy” histories of B&T but I understand that there´s no motivation for that right now, seeing the debacle of season 3. Keep up the good work, maybe this girls will enjoy some chilean wine :). A loyal fan always.
wow, great, yeah, I bet Bette does looked hot Tina!!! Hehehe…
OMG!! I was just thinking: I want a great fanfic cause I just saw episode 11 and I’m a bit sad… AND I clicked at Fanfiction and my favorite story is there :-D THANKS!! I really needed this!! Going to read it now!! BRB
My last comment disappeared? So wonderful to see your story this Monday morning. Believe me I needed a Happy after last night. Somehow I missed your last post, so I had two stories to read. I sound like a broken record, but I love your writing. I love how you are handling this pairing. It is so nice to see Bette happy. Hope you have a wonderful vacation.
“You’re dating Helena, I’m dating a man and Alice is dating a vampire,” Tina said incredulously. “Can life get any more bizarre?” – I’d sure prefer that kind of bizarre instead of the “bizareness” that is nowadays The L Word. Great writing as always, jks.
As much as I’m happy for Bette and Helena for a new beginning, it also pains me to read that Tina had to watch Bette leaving on a date with Helena and when Tina said “It still makes my heart ache when you call me Tee,” and “Makes me wonder where it all went so wrong” even though Tina in this story does deserve it. It’s through your excellent writing that is bringing forth this dilemma in me. It’s still painful nonetheless. B & T both deserve to be happy and looks like B is well on her way while Tina is “still a ways from happy. B & T are both being very adult and civilized about the separation. Awkwardness is inevitable when they’ve both spent 9 years together and they’re still living under the same roof. I’m happy with the direction you’re taking though as long as you justkeepwriting. Thanks for posting, Swimmie and enjoy your little R&R at the resort with your other half.
Due to your brilliant writing and a tv show that makes no sense, I’ve come to accept and enjoy Bette and Helena. This is another great chapter. Thanks for your recommendation of “A Thin Line” by Zheese. It provided a very well written background(which the L Word never provides) of Alice’s relationship with Helena and fine characterizations. I look forward to your next post.
What a great read this story is! I don’t think Helena and Bette would last very long as a couple but they sure will enjoy very great times together! I’m glad Tina is miserable!
thanks for pointing it out but i personally don’t think i can take another helebette story, or another tihenry story, especially knowing that really, not everybody is happy…well, that’s what i get for being addicted to a couple that doesn’t exist anymore but only in my heart
Okay well I have now read this five times (as usual)and it’s wonderful (as usual) and a little melancholy too. Have fun!Agree Zeese’s story is well worth a look!
What a great and amazing chapter, but also soooo sad for B&T. I really love that Tina is handling this so mature and adult and Bette can still be Angie’s mother – wonderful :o)) I also love the way you got the scenes from S2 in your story, you’re an amazing writer….You have a great trip with your GF.
hey fergz, ally, and b&tf. just a quickie. on my computer at work. loved it while hating it. thank JKS
this breaks my B/T heart while making me happy at the same time. as ever JKS you are wonderful – have fun with g/f and pal — be bad !!
and i say, where IS jks?i’ve just re-read this chapter and i gotta say, it makes me a little nervous..it seems like you’re leading to HeleBette unraveling and deciding this wasnt a good idea after all :( please let them get through this..H/B all the way