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A Life I Never Meant Chapter Five
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As I sit in my office I think about all that Shane and I have spoken about over the last few days, and as I do I start to feel bad about how whenever I feel down it’s always Shane that has to pick me up. Over the last few years she has done that more times than I can count and, I’m sure, more times than I have done it for her.
Out in the main part of the gallery I can hear people milling around and I know that I should go out there, it is the way that I make my living after all. Instead though I pick up the phone and dial Shane’s number.
“Hey Shane.”
“Bette, I was just thinking about you. How would you feel about coming out with me tonight. I thought maybe some food and then onto a bar after.”
“That sounds great, but that wasn’t why I called.”
“I know, you called to say that you’re sorry for being so miserable over the last few days and that you promise not to do it again.” replies Shane with a laugh.
“How did you know?”
“Because you always call me when you’ve been down to apologise and every time that you do I say that it’s really no problem and that I’m happy to be there for you.”
“Well, just for the record, I am sorry and that really I’m just feeling sorry for myself, which really I have no right to do. When you look at my life I have everything that a person could want, a job that I love, and great house and the best friend a girl could have.”
“Oh yeah, who would that be?”
“You Shane, I don’t know what I would do without you.”
There is a silence coming from the other end of the line and I can tell that Shane understands how important she is to me. Sometimes I think that makes her uncomfortable, for a person who has systematically pushed people away, Shane has let me in further than anyone she knows. These days I think I know her even better than Tina.
“You know, I’ve been thinking.” I say.
“That sounds ominous.” laughs Shane.
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Shane in an accident? I bet that Tina and Alice will receive a call from Bette about this….GREAT History, thank you for sharing it with us :).
tks!! This is so very hard to read, moreso because I want bette to be just as happy as tina, together or not. It’s always harder when one half has moved happily on and the other is stuck…so pls be gentle!!
Did not see that coming! I hope Shane is all right. As for Bette, can she please move the hell on..I mean tina has. And this whole “It’s my fault the relation ship turned shit because I cheated” mantra that Bette has needs to end. The affair was the icing on the cake. I bet tina does not even recoginize her own faults on the “deconstruction of Tibette.” Sorry for the rant! You write very well.Post soon.
First Bette loses Tina…and now that she has found someone she can share such a close friendship with, is she going to lose her too? Wow…that would be a lot to take. For some reason, Tina falling in love with someone and being happy, should make me happy, but it doesn’t. This whole story is just so sad…I can’t help it. Thanks.
WOW!!! I did not see that comming. I hope Shane is O.K. Please Post Soon
I was just getting into a groove, thinking that Shane might just be the answer for Bette, and vice-versa, curious as that might sound. Bette’s response to the accident was a nice touch – intially moderate then escalating as she considered the possible consequences, just what an intelligent, well-balanced woman might do. Thanks! P.S.: Does anyone else feel shades of Marie Brandt in the voice of the sagacious, level-headed Shane? Marie, where are you????
Wow, didn’t see that coming! Very brave ane emotional writing, and very interesting concept on the story, looking forward to more.
Great. Why not make Bette commit suicide now since you’re potentially taking away the remaining person how means anything to her. J/K (kinda). Seriously, this chapter made me sad, especially to learn that Bette’s only support system is comprised of Shane, who’s absolutely wonderful in this story, and Kit, who seems to be somewhat estranged. Why? Bette’s affair, however many years ago, does not warrant this drepressed and unforgiving existence you’ve exiled her to. Can you cut her a break by letting her forgive herself for the affair finally? And definitely let Shane live, she deserves happiness too.
very well written. always a treat to read your stories. thanks!
Oh man, really didn’t see that coming. So if anything happen to Shane, Tina and Alice have to come back from NY right? But I hope Shane is alright. Great chapter, please post soon
Ya know before I read the end I was thinking why don’t these two women hook up. Bette and Shane had some mad on screen chemistry on the show or rather Jennifer and Kate look attractive in the same space so in short I could totally see it happening. I don’t know where your going with this story and I have always liked that about your writing so I’ll just chill and see where this all leads me. Thanks
I am so tired of Bette punishing herself. As Shane said, “you fucked up, you know you fucked up!†I can see no reason why Bette will NOT start forgiving herself instead of waiting for Tina to forgive her. And like Seahurst,Tina falling in love with someone and being happy, should make me happy, but it doesn’t. I don’t think Tina should be any happy than Bette or vice versa. What’s done is done and just like Tina has moved on, so should Bette. Please don’t let anything have happened to Shane; it seems she is all Bette has right now.
Girl! You thumped Shane. How could you? However, if it’s just enough to keep Shane around instead of cruising the 7 seas and maybe let something develope, gee, I don’t know, maybe with Bette, well, maybe that wouldn’t be so bad.
I heart this story because it’s a different perspective, just like many other stories on this board, either Bette or Tina haven’t been able to “let go” of the mistakes they made and are caught in a blaming, self loathing cycle and can’t get out! This time in this story its Bette!! I really enjoy your writing style and I totally didn’t see the accident coming, nice touch! Maybe Tina hasn’t really moved on yet either, as I recall in past chapters, it’s an issue for her too!! This story gets better with every new chapter! Five stars for you!!
Shane was the common link between Bette and Tina. Once Tina hears the news of Shane’s accident hopefully she will journey back to LA and come face to face with Bette. Maybe Tina has slightly moved on but one look at Bette just might change her mind. I like to dream of them getting back together, sorry. I hope that Shane is going to be okay and not like Dana of the show.
oh shit….I hope you post soon and don’t leave us hanging like this very long.
Sorry, Shane. But I see the hope in Bette and Tina.
Great chapter and then the surprize and very dramatic ending – I see some talk between B and T in the future. But probably with some citygirl twists. Thanks for writing – this is really a great story.
Great story, but I’m kinda bummed right now. I’m thinkin that T & Alice will bw on the way soon? The family back together? This is getting interesting. Maybe things are not as solid with ally, so many questions. Thanks for takin the time.
No, Shane has got to live, please! This was a sad chapter, Bette is so, so sad, will Bette ever be able to move on, Tina fingerprints are still etched all over Bette’s heart, I really have no idea how this story is going to end and I love that. I just want all of these women to be happy and in love. Thank you.
Oh oh oh could this be an opening for Bette & Tina to see each other and get back together (I can only but hope)
Pass the popcorn! Fantastic chapter and story, Citygirl. Please post soon!
Time for my chant… drama, drama, drama!
I was wondering how you were going to bring the two worlds together. Sucks that Shane had to get hurt, but I’m hoping she’ll be alright and that there is still hope for B&T in this fanfic of yours. Wonderful again :).
if shane is hurt i hope it’s not too bad and i hope tina and alice will learn about it and come back and bette and tina will ahve a chance to reunite
Shit, and here I thought Shane was pulling up outside the gallery. Shane isn’t allowed to die because I said so.
Oh no…not Shane, please be gentle with her and what about Bette, how will she handle it, if anything happens to Shane???? I thought this couldn’t get anymore sad, but it just did!!! Please post very soon, I’ve to know what happened….
Oh God! Shane in an accident? Maybe it’ll bring back Tina and Alice.. Can’t wait to find out. Please post sooon..