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Chandelier – 18
Tina fumbled over her bedside table, still barely awake, her hand searching for the phone extension. Finding it, she picked up the phone to answer the ringing. "Tina."
"Tee."
"Hi, B." Tina mumbled.
"Sleeping?"
"Yes."
"I woke you."
"Doesn’t matter." Tina replied. "What’s up?"
"Well, I have something to put in your I-told-you-so bank."
"Hit me."
"The gang hates the prospect of us dating."
"What a surprise." Tina mumbled.
"And Angelica believes she prefers my convertible to your mom machine." Bette told her, referring to her Saab convertible and Tina’s own station wagon.
"Tell her she keeps it up and I will never allow her to have a car."
"I’ll pass that on." Bette laughed. "Alice said she’s willing to support my choice in dating partner, but if you hurt me she, quote, will go Terminator on your ass. Unquote."
"I’m sure the gubernator will love being compared to a bisexual journalist."
"Well?" Bette asked, returning the conversation to their friends’ insight on the prospect of the two of them dating.
"Well," Tina sighed. "I’m not surprised."
"I don’t really agree with some of their points, but they sound very reasonable."
"Then I’ll just have to prove wrong all the doubts, right?"
"And?"
"And I’m glad they’re gonna allow it anyway."
"What about you?"
"What about me?"
"Can you stand the dirty looks, the sticks and stones?"
"Do you love me?"
"Yes," Bette replied.
"Then what does it matter," Tina replied. She slumped against her pillow. "Besides, I got all that from my straight friends years ago. And the past couple of months haven’t been cakewalk, either. Now it’s the gay friends’ turn to criticise my lovelife."
Bette chuckled softly. "You’re thick-skinned."
"And your skull’s even thicker, so I guess we’re just about right for each other." Tina returned.
"How is it that even half-awake, you’re so sharp-tongued?"
"Am I," Tina wondered. "You want me to stop, or do I owe you something like ten bucks by this time?"
"I’ll tell you when it’s too much."
"Okay." Tina sighed. "How’s Angel?"
Bette glanced at where Angelica was mesmerized by the Art for Kids documentary she’d placed in the video player. "I think she’s catching on that I”m the easy mommy."
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01.58am thankyou tiff can’y wait for the pizza evening – will the alice cl,one interrogate Bette, does she have her own agenda, will B& T get to talk?
That was so precious and I loved every minute of it. Loved the way they engaged each other after Tina said she had to lead from now on. Just perfect. Thank you. Thanks for the post. Post again sooon please.
This is good and can’t wait to see the pizza evening go. Ok post soon please, thanks!
I really love the way you write dialogue. Some people are good but they drag on and on with big monologues that obviously look like something from a TV or movie script. You actually make “normal” conversations look good. Having said that, I loved the verbal volleyball they were playing toward the end.
TD, is it too soon to tell you i love your writing?? ;)
was that the fifth one or can i go to bed now? :) please keep going, you’re the only B&T I read… I like how you make things so said (know what i mean?) between them. thanks
Bette treading lightly is totally understandable. Tina leading should be fun. Have I mentioned how much I adore this story. I do. Alot.
have bette call back and say we will be there at say 6… loving this story… please continue
I’m relieved to see Tina really has got some progress and sense. That’s great.
I love the diaglogue between bette and tina. I wish tina was more like this on the show. Despite my dislike for tina at the moment I have to recognize that the writers have made tina into a 2 dimensianl character that diminshes her weight in the show.
the best thing about your stories is dialog…it’s absolutely the best and brings so much emotions and light to the story…thanks
Tiff…It looks like your readers are in love…with you and the story. No one writes dialogue as well as you do, IMO. There a few that come close but tonight you were spot on. I wish they communicated like this on TLW. I am going to read this chapter again just so I can smile and chuckle again.
y did the convo change just when T was xplaining her being bi?????? r u gonna continue that part…or maybe I didn’t understand too well. Any which way I’m along for the ride as always with your stories!!!!!
What a lot of ground you had them cover, T.D., serious stuff in an easy groove. Makes one have hope. Dare I?
I love the banter between Bette and Tina. Even though it is serious talk it is light and fun and the two actually seem to be enjoying one another again. Only I believe this time will be better because they both know each other so well. Thank you for this great story that I hope one day to see on the show.
Loved the dialogue. Please let them be happy for a little while.
Nobody can do Bette and Tina conversation like you. Loved it.
Ditto for the great dialogue. :)
I loved this chapter, and I even more loved the fact that there were 3 chapters waiting for me to read :-). The story is great tiff_duke!
you have a way with words. its beautiful. and thanks for not having Jenny in the story so much.
Great dialogue and great approach, tanks for sharing. Happy Easter.
pizza is always good…
Great chapter, I love the conversations between Bette and Tina. Please post soon
I love the banter going back and forth between these two and I love this story. Thank you.
I just love this Bette and Tina. Thanks for the post…looking forward to the next one.
this is soooooooooooooo good! woohooo..read 2 chapters in one go. sure it feels good!
this dialogue between Tina and Bette was very good, and this kind of talk will help to the relation! Tina said: i love you! this is great! please continue!
Lately…I meant lately and not later. Think it’s bed time for me.
TD, has anyone told you later how well you do dialogue and how much we love your writing? LOL. The seemingly simple lines convey so much!! I agree with pattifloatn. They both seem to be enjoying each other rather than tip toeing around each other. Thanks for the update. Next chapter should be fun…pizza night with mini-Alice.
I’m alone for the ride,Just dont let Tina hurt Bette again. thanks
Your writing makes me smile :o) Thanks for the happiness. ~~~ Always a fan ~~~~