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    Chandelier – 10

    Story written on April 4, 2006 by tiff_duke.
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    Crash Course in Polite Conversations

    Helena watched as Alice dragged Lara with her towards the corner of The Planet, where a group of women were standing. "What’s Alice doing?"


    Shane shrugged. "Alice is determined to not have Lara moping and waiting for Dana."


    "Lara isn’t moping."


    "Not according to Alice," Shane shrugged. She turned to Helena. "How’s Tina?"


    "She’s fine."


    "Good?"


    Helena smiled as she took a sip of her drink. "Feel free to ask."


    "I don’t know what you mean."


    "You’re concerned for your friend." Helena said.


    Shane frowned at her. "She broke up with Bette after she cheated with a man."


    Helena looked at her expectantly.


    Shane sighed. "Is she okay?"


    "She’s fine." Helena assured her.


    They both glanced across the room, at where Bette was sitting by the bar, talking to a woman.


    "You know, I was actually worried that I’d never get to see Bette as a player," Shane told Helena.


    "She had quite a reputation, didn’t she?" Helena surmised.


    They both watched as the woman willingly obliged Bette’s dance request.


    Shane shook her head, averting her gaze someplace else. "Now I wish I never did."


    Helena continued to watch silently. She’d promised Tina discretion on her lovelife, but was more than aware of Tina’s continued affection for Bette Porter. Helena had learned to notice Tina’s moods, the way she was noticeably happier after the weekend, even though she knew Tina was not dating. Well, not anymore. And Helena, unfortunately for her, knew why.


    It was disappointing, really, for her to know that after everything that had happened, Tina still loved Bette: Because that meant that despite Tina’s affections towards her, she never really had a chance with Tina Kennard.


    Shane glanced at Helena. "You know, you’re not as vile as I thought you were."


    "Thank you." Helena furrowed her brow. "I think."


    "No, I mean it." Shane said. "After that year when you were dating Tina and making sport of Bette’s life, I really thought you were the devil incarnate."


    "Then I really hope I’ve proven you wrong." Helena said.


    Shane smiled. "You were good to Alice. And now Tina. I really admire that."

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    Comments

    1. I do believe.that one Ms. Helena Peabody is on Bette and Tina side. Really like how the gang wants Bette and Tina to gether but,is in Tinas face over Henry. thanks

    2. Helena seems for real although I remain somewhat doubtful of her abrupt and complete transformation from Dragon Woman. She appears wise and caring. I thought Bette and Tina were becoming closer. What happened? I appreciate your exceptional writing and frequent posts.

    3. It was interesting to see Helena sort of functioning as the Greek chorus and shake up the crew. They seem to have needed that. But yeah, I’m still baffled by her transformation from monster to compassionate sage.

    4. Oh boy is right. Not only is Helena sticking up for Tina, but I get a sneaking suspicion that Bette is also going to have her back. Maybe it is time for a group gathering, including Tina, at the Planet.

    6. Glad to see Helena sticking up for Tina. Me thinks Bette is worried that words of her dating other women will get to Tina…LOL…and so is unhappy with Alice…you know, Alice with her big mouth! Bette and Tina obviously still love each other. They’re both “pining” for each other, as Andrea pointed out. Look forward to the next chappy. Thanks, tiff.

    7. For once I agree with Helena. Tina did screw up and badly. It is up to her to do her best to win Bette back and her once friends. Bette is trying so hard to not hurt, but with what she is doing she is only making matters worse. Maybe an intervention (like season 1) but this time with Helena as the go between.

    10. oh boy, that was exactly my comment after i read it…nice to see helena sticking up for tina…and why is bette dating? i thought her and tina were kinda trying to get back together…anyway…i love your story and i also think that giasony deserves an award, i hope she’ll get it this time

    11. Thank you Tiff. Never thought we’d see the day when Helena was the only one championing B&T’s relationship. Your writing is so amazing, you make anything seem possible. Great chapter.

    13. I remember dating a guy or two way back in the day to basically wait it out until the person I really wanted was available/wanted me. It’s just a Band-Aid for lonliness rather than a way to really cure the lonliness. Maybe that’s what Bette is doing. That doesn’t mean I agree with it though. And I see Helena as being another Yoda. Hell, she out-Yoda’d Shane.

    14. Well, I can’t see Alice’s wrong here. Maybe everyone cheats. so it makes cheating a right thing? And people shouldn’t be mad at the ones who are cheating on their partners? For the record, Tina did not only cheating, but also disrespecting her partner to the top of her bent. That’s why I’m so mad at her.

    15. TD, Interesting chapter. Nice to see Helena sticking up for Tina without taking her side. Looks like Helena has been a good friend to both gals and is trying to steer the middle ground. This is the first time I have seen this veiw point on this site so I must commend you on opening my eyes to get a feeling for how Tina is feeling after this lastest fallout. More please, real soon. Your Loyal Fan.

    16. Hey Tiff. Nice to see someone sticking up for Tina way to go Helena…. Sorry to say this on your fantasic story but I can keep it in me anymore those comments that says that Tina is most wrong because she has been chesting twise whereas Bette has only done it ones… Who was that girl in NYC just somebody that does not count because she was a girl… Hmmmm and Bette was with Candace for months… Ok my rant is over now sorry again. I´m really looking forward to your next chapter….

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