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A LIFETIME
chapter 11
The coming outed party
The Alphaville party
Bette and Tina pulled up to Warren Broveys house where the party was being held. Bette turned off the engine and removed the keys.
Are you certain you want to do this? Bette asked, taking Tinas hand.
Im certain, Tina answered as she squeezed Bettes hand.
They entered the Brovey house which was very nice, but not spectacular. Much of the activity was outside around the pool. Their plan was to stay together until the ebb and flow of the party dictated something different. Bette knew almost no one, but she knew how to work a room so she wasnt worried about that. She was concerned about Tina, though.
Theres our host, Tina said, pointing out Warren and they walked over toward him.
Tina introduced Bette to Warren and his wife. Both seemed very gracious. Tina was just getting ready to follow up her introduction of Bette by saying that Bette was her partner when Mrs. Brovey started speaking.
Are you the Bette Porter of the art gallery? Mrs. Brovey asked.
Bette said that she was and they began to talk art. Tina hid her disappointment about having the conversation taken away from her because she was ready to introduce her partner. Now the tension was prolonged as she waited for the art conversation to end.
Youre very well-known in the art world, Mrs. Brovy said, and I am so pleased to be able to talk to you. She paused, and seemed to be thinking about something other than art.
How do you know Tina? Mrs. Brovey asked, looking at them both.
Here it was.
The question that they had agreed to answer honestly.
The question that they would answer all night.
The question that Tina had not been able to answer honestly at work.
They had decided that this would be their strategy—to say who they were as it came up
in normal conversation. There would be no grand announcements at work, no activity by Tina to talk to lots of people and explain.
Bette looked at Tina to see if she wanted to answer that question.
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Well written and a fun read. Many of the comments were salient. I especially liked Bette’s closing remark to Tina.
I really like seeing how Bette and Tina dealt with t’s coming out. I think you really nailed the estrangement that can happen when one person lives in fear of being found out and so closets the relationship. Nicely done – you write the humor and the connection of love so well. Such an antidote to the negativity of the show. Good to see you on TWOP as well. Thanks for contributing such a wonderful story to the fan fic world.
Brilliant as always.. Please continue
Wow, Jan had some balls asking Bette if she would be interested in sleeping with her knowing about Tina. I can only imagine Bette’s reaction if it was Tina that had been propositioned. And about the ‘Boys signing T.O. This is exactly why JT NEEDS TO buy the Dallas Cowboys, to prevent bonehead moves like this!
Lemme see if I can clarify what I meant before. I know that this B&T is the same from your previous story. What I meant was that I thought we were getting a flashback prior to the breakup in “What is Love?” Sorry if I wasn’t clear on that. ANYWAY at least the coming out is over. There will always be jerks who will make comments either to a person’s face or just around friends (I’ve done that and BOY did karma bite me in the butt lol). But there will also be people who won’t care and those are the people Tina definitely needs to be around at this time.
Good answer Bette!!!
Very well written, great job Pancha. Bette Porter as a trophy wife LOL, I think that they are each others trophies. The way her host talked, it shouldn’t effect her impending promotion, but I think that there might be a little jealousy amoung some of her colleages. Love this story, please continue :o)
love the party… and i also agree tina will get all her promotions that are due her… and the trpphy wife was priceless… and we all know ay least one guy who was like that guy… they think they are gods gift to all women… love yor story… please continue
she’s out ….YAY!!!!!!! now Bette can come visit T’s office for lunch or “LUNCH” from time to time…..next up NC17??????
Good chapter. Everything seem good and let Bette and Tina have fun!
Damn, that Bette’s a smooth operator. Loved your party scene, Pancha. It had the ring of truth.
love your story
absolutely wonderful…and i think even if it will be okay at work bette still can pay extra attention to tina ;)
I know that was very hard for Tina. Society sure make life very difficult. As Shane said soon it will be old news. But when you have Bette as a wife it will always be hard for it to be old news. Thank you for the story.
Pancha, as always you never cease to amaze. You really did a great job with the fear Tina was having about coming out and Bette’s disappointment about being “hidden” from Tina’s professional life. The “coming out ball” was fantastic. Especially, Tina’s experience with the Oh-you-have-to-be-gay-to-say-no idiot. LOL. And Bette’s experience with the experimenting Jan. Love the gang’s coming out party. And by the way, Bette’s closing remark was right on the money. LOL. Thanks for the update.
That Bette is one smart cookie. Your story really is saving grace.
Way to step lightly Bette. Pancha, you make the world of L a better place to be. Thank you for still writing during an uninspiring S3. I hope you’ll post again soon. Now I’m off to take some tranquilizers before I watch tonight’s episode.
OMG! I have been to these parties! Studio executives and all. HA! Thank you so much for putting all the different dynamics that really do go on into your story! Really well written! Please post again soon!
love your style of writing. so fun to read! another post soon?
It looks like out is just a piece of cake if you have a partner like Bette. I want a Bette now. ;)
In a creepy kind of way, I liked your sad ending more for Bette and Tina than IC’s, you’re right, it did make more sense, it explained so many things but in the end I’m a huge T&B fan so…. anyway, I’m liking this story and the way it’s been told.
Thanks for the post pancha. What a treat to read about a happy B&T tonight. Glad your Tina isn’t getting a ton of poo dumped on her every week.
they did it! i like how they deal with the coming out, this was easy for their cause Bette is such a sweet and inteligent woman and she is a big support for Tina. I enjoy read this i was waiting this chapter. thanks take care
I figured Mrs Brovey for the one who would put the makes on Bette…could make the work situation sticky for Tina! Thanks for posting. I needed this!
We all need a trophy wife like Bette.Some people don’t care other will try to let it pass over their heads Some will be a&&es. The men will say to them self she just never had a real man like me Thanks.hope you didn’t get rained out. We got about 7-8 inches thanks
Great chapter – more please…