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Tina, Tiny Pieces Chapter 18
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Sunday afternoon, Bette’s
You are not moving to Tahiti.
Fine. I won’t move to Tahiti.
Kit nods her head slowly, a smile playing across her lips.
That’s more like it.
Bette re-crosses her arms.
I’ll move to Fiji.
Kit frowns at her as Bette sits, slumped in a chair on the patio. Dressed in shorts and a tank top, unshowered, her hair tangled and messy, she glares at the shimmering pool, her eyes wander back and forth across its smooth surface, devoid of ripples. At 12:30 in the afternoon, she, Kit and Shane sweat as if they’ve been outside for hours.
Bette, you don’t really wanna move, do you?
Shane sits at the edge of the pool, her back to it. Her arms encircle her legs, her knees tucked just below her chin. Bette does not look at Shane as she responds.
There seems to be no point in staying around here, Shane.
Now come on baby girl. You ain’t gonna let that … whack job … chase you out of town. You got family here, you got friends here, you got a house and a job and –
Shane winces at “whack job.” Bette remains still, gazing, unfocused.
Kit, you know perfectly well that if I thought I ever had a chance – with – I wouldn’t so much as move down the goddamn block.
Sunday afternoon, Tina and Henry’s
I arrive home around 1, exhausted, rumpled and looking probably as lousy as I feel. I don’t see my mother’s rental car, which disappoints me. I have been driving with a sense of dread, a growing lump in the pit of my stomach, knowing whatever Henry and I will talk about, it won’t be easy. But thinking of Angel — like those times when you have great news you can’t wait to share – I’ve been anxious, tingly, excited – almost desperate – to see her. I’ve been feeling almost bouncy, renewed and ready — to hold her and talk to her and to tell her I’m sorry and to tell her things will change – at least as far as Bette is concerned.
He is sitting on the couch, holding her. She’s holding a bottle, his fingertips prop up the bottom. He looks up at me, his face expressionless. I drop my purse, I hold my arms out to Angel.
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Since you’re in novella mode, I’ll have to save this for after school tomorrow. But I just wanted to ask: isn’t Zoster the name of the virus that causes shingles and chicken pox? Maybe you should write that romance novel after all.
1. what is tina doing with fvcing henry, he is so annoying and judgmental; 2. someone please say something to bette so she won’t leave; 3. this story is taking life out of me, slow and painfully while still being entertaining
Yet another Excellent Chapter LK!! The interchange betweeen T&Hen and Bette & the girls was great! I feel for Alice cuz god knows she caught right in the middle. Can’t wait for more, and I could have read 10 more pages from you!! Great!!
cruel cruel ending spot
Shingles are not my thing, but this story is…back to the story…
Incredable chapter…like all the rest..lol….I have to say i see Alice`s point..but jesus…SOMEONE SAY SOMETHING…..loved every page!..Thanks
Thanks for things like: ‘vindictive and shortsighted in the…um…nicest way’and ‘I am startled by his vciousness, and frankly, by his powers of perception.’ Oh, and for having Helena recoil from a wink. I find winks annoying in a precious sort of way and there are far too many of them associated with this show!
I am more than welcome ‘longer-than-normal-normal chapter’, anytime LK! It was a brilliant chapter, you did it again. :)
Another fantastic chapter! I can really see Alice’s point on this, if Alice was to tell Bette and tina go back on her word again it would hurt Bette even more and she may well place some blame on Alice. It’s not up to Alice to say anything, tina should stop being the ‘spineless piece of shit’ she is and actually DO something instead of just talking about it. I really hope Bette ends up happy in this, i really couldn’t care less about tina though. Love this story!
Does anyone else want to go screaming and running off into the darkness? LK, you portray the situation so perfectly disasterous that I can’t take it anymore! I feel for all of them. *Running and screaming now . . . AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Hey, I love this story, the way you portrait the pain they are both going through is breathtaking. I feel for Alice, it’s not easy to live in the middle. No matters who wins or loses. And I’m really sorry for Tina because she really fucked it up. But I think she’s starting to find her way, we’ll see where it takes her.Please Post soon.KayP.s. did you know that “Varicela” is spanish for “Chicken-pox”? ;)
Delusion seems to be the common denominator for most them this time around. Alice and her belief that she is ‘done with Tina’…Helena’s artific that her only motivation for firing Tina was to help Bette…Henry’s deliberate ignorance that his anger at Tina is purely based on his desire to adopt Angelica…Tina’s fantasy that her reconsideration for Bette to become a part of Angelica’s life has no ulterior motive on her part and Bette’s own pretense that she is no longer willing to care about her life or whether or not Angelica will ever be a part of it…….Great job again, Kid……….Bette and Tina are alike in the sense that they both tend to make rash decisions when things become difficult. In this case Bette’s sudden desire to flee the country – or city……..Henry is just as guilty of the sin of omission as Tina. Tina did not spend the night at Bette’s, she was there but didn’t stay and Henry had no proof that she did but he manipulated the scenario to his advantage with Tina’s mother. He and Tina really are cut from the same cloth…….Tina’s frustration over her mother’s departure is about Tina not being able to control the outcome, she makes her mother’s exit into an event the only has consequences for her. Tina tacitly admits that she walks a fine line between love and hate with both Henry and her mother, but still she behaves according to canon……Until Tina truly cares about the feelings of others, without any gain for herself, she will continue to be self-centered, self-absorbed and miserable because the world doesn’t bend to her will…….Bette needs to realize that she is not suffering alone, her friends have circled the wagons as much for her benefit as their own. She is in pain and they only want the best for her, despite her current nearsightedness……..Henry’s need to know whether Tina and Bette slept together is not about fidelity, it’s about ego. As is his fear that Tina will see Bette if she allows Bette to adopt Angelica. It’s about the possibility that he may lose Tina – to a woman. His desire to adopt Angelica is about how it will look if he can’t and that’s ego based……Tiny made a small in road to recovering a piece of herself when she stood up to Henry regarding the difference between her being allowed to adopt Mikey and his adopting Angelica. Her clearly elucidated definition of parents and how they are inextricably linked to their children regardless of the living situation was perhaps Tina’s “ah ha” moment – that is if she saw it as that………Bette’s admonishement that everyone stop pretending is a defense mechanism, it’s self-preservation……Her asking each of her friends if they could do what she has done and continue to do it is not about proving that she is right for considering to let it all go – it’s about hearing them say that they would and therefore give her permission to continue to wait and hope……..Henry’s accusation that Tina’s “I don’t know” was just a rote excuse for her behavior as just what she and HE needed to hear, he’s got her number. However, we all come with a past and history cannot be erased (unless you’re Richard Nixon in which case you can erase 18 1/2 minutes of it). Henry knew what he was getting into and as a parent he should have understood what the implications would be getting involved with a woman that had a child. On some level he has made his own bed and now he has to lie in it. Most probably, alone…….Henry’s subtle casuistries by use of the imaginary string at his neck left Tina speechless, her duplicitous behaviors and judgments have been exposed…….Unfortunately, Tina still continues her ignis fatuus of wanting to mend things with Henry and when that fails her pretense of confusion, which is only going to exacerbate their already contentious relationship…….Her true liberation will only come through honesty, and I’m not sure she’s quite ready for that just yet…….Tina says she is going to let Angelica into Bette’s life, but unless she does so freely, without any expectations then she will continue to use Angelica as both a weapon and a shield. Sure, she’ll offer Angelica, but at what price – fealty?…….If Tina is not careful, the bitter pill that Bette alludes to may just be shoved right back down Tina’s own throat until she can prove she can be trusted……..Fantastic chapter, loved every single bit of it!!!
Good as always. Keep them coming luv.
Alice has to say something, even if she can’t fully believe that Tina will follow through. At least, she’ll buy everyone some time should the day come that Bette actualy picks up and go. I’d like comment on Henry & Tina’s conversation, but I’m a bit too tired to comprise anything astute or meaningful.
can’t you be in novella mode and STOP THE INSANITY??? What was it you said earlier about wanting to slow roast Tina…it’s sounding awfully good to me, only Alice needs to be right along with her. Alice is no friend to Bette…and please please please let Bette’s suffering STOP. I can’t not read the story because you write it so well, SO well, but I’m going to have to. It hurts too much and its going on too long with no resolution. I just want tina and Alice and henry of course to go far far away…maybe a mountaintop!!! and Bette and the baby just be happy..lasty I know you’re not a sadist, have pity on us. Don’t make me come over there!!!!
You think chicken pox is a heroine? Intersting plot could the knight in shining armor be bird flu?
I took a big risk and read this at work. I found it more amusing than heartbreaking. I sat here trying to imagine the second or two after Helena offered to fire Tina. And what the fuck is Henry smoking? It doesn’t matter that Tina could never adopt Mikey as long as his mother is alive, but it’s the end of the world if he can’t adopt Angelica. I seriously want someone to just cut off whatever balls he has left and shove them up his ass. Yeah I think that’s all I have to say about that. Oh, and lawn mowers are tricky things. My mom had a wreck or two last week on the riding lawn mower. I couldn’t hold in my laughter because I’ve done that too. It was right around the time I was learning to drive. That should’ve made for some good foreshadowing but I didn’t pay attention at the time.
After the angst that is this story a few questions came to mind. First is Helena’s interest in Bette genuine are is this just her make a wish come true habit kicking in? Helena should take a picture it will last longer and be more meaningful. You can’t fix everything for everyone Helena or if you thought you could fix this fucking Bette is not the solution. Secondly what has Tina done to you lol? I know this question is weird but christ nobody is this much of a mess. Just one lucid moment for Tina Kid, just one. And no letting Bette be a part of Angelica’s life does not count. That should be a given. Alice is spot on with not wanting to tell Bette what Tina said, spot on.
I would read a romance novel you wrote. It might kill me but I would read it because I can’t not. Thanks for the chapter and hope you get to post soon.
never worry about writing too many pages, there is no such thing as too many on your story, im thinking 10 pages have a nice ring to it!!!!!!!still killing me slowly, but always going back for more!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think Alice shouldn’t say anything yet.. Alice is right, Tina changes her mind (does she even have one in this story?) every 30 sconds.. Helena’s “Do you want me to fire her?” was too stupid for words.. Poor Kit.. Henry, dude, have some dignity and could you please use your HEAD for a minute? Thanks for the read. The length doesn’t matter when the writing keeps making you want more..
THIS IS SO GOOD! I wish I had more time to leave a better, well thought out comment, but I think that pretty much gets across the general feel. Fantastic.
Another great one LK! I think tina may be coming around now if she could just be about ACTION instead of WORDS. I can understand Bette wanting to leave but it will not solve her problems, but of course she knows that. I have to agree with Alice about not telling Bette about what tina said about the baby. Tina’s word is not to be trusted. Agree with slipperynipple, can Tina have just one lucid moment? Just one,pretty please with a cherry on top. Henry needs to take his son and dignity away from tina and her shit. This marriage was a mistake and it just needs to end right now. Henry will NEVER agree to have Bette in Angel’s life or thier’s. He never respected Tina and Bette’s relationship and NEVER will. For all the shit Tina is putting Henry through I just can’t feel sympathy for him only in the sense that he is caught up in Tina’s bullshit. He became blinded by his own damn ego and probably pumped up by TIna’s false pretenses that his judgement got clouded and married her. I think at this point it’s pride more than love he is still there. Tina needs to be a woman and let him go. Clearly she is not mature enough to handle adult relationships. You know what would be great if Tina crahsed the brunch at Bette’s!! I just love the drama! Post soon and never ever worry about the length!
Alice is not right to keep this from Bette. It’s not about Tina changing her mind every 30 seconds, it’s about Alice thinking about herself rather than Bette. She really has done nothing at all to try to be of help and support to Bette,and she’s been there for Tina all over the place and now when she could provide a glimmer of hope for Bette, suddenly she is Switzerland. I realize y’all probably didn’t need this second l’il opinion from me here but it’s all lasty’s fault, we get so into this story!
Fantastic chapter. The scene in the yard between Henry and Tina was searing!I’m stuck on the Alice thing… she’s right about Tina changing her mind. But it is an essential piece of information for Bette to hear. OK, I think Alice should tell her, but maybe wait a day or so and see if T comes forward herself.Love this story!
You’ve got me hanging on the edge of my seat. Alice has the gang hanging on the edges of their seats. Mrs Kennard has gone home in a huff. Henry is tooling around the valley trying to disengage his Chatty Kathy box. Kit is anxious and pissed. Angelica is the only one getting any sleep. How am I supposed to sleep while I wait for the other shoe to drop, Benadryl??? …Us Zosterastians are itching for the next chapter!!!!!
Alice isn’t one to keep her mouth shut, why start now. Dont let Bette leave, Just get rid of Henry, and let Tina and Bette become friends if they is what is takes get Angie back to Bette in some way thanks
Another heartfelt, gut-wrenching chapter of this great story. Someone please help Tina get a CLUE. She f*cked up her life, Angie’s and Bette’s life when she decided to be w/ freckle, jelly-back Henry. I think Bette will be on that midnight train to Georgia. The dialogue is always on-point and I can’t wait intil the next chapter.
I will never complain about your ‘long-than-normal’ chapters, only on those short-than-long-than-normal’ ones. =P I don’t think it’s a good idea to tell Bette that, either. I don’t trust Tina anymore. Action speaks volumes.
Whoa. You wrote all that and stopped right there? That is soooo very wrong. Post soon. Again that was awesome. Thanks for takin the time.
Pipe up, Alice! Pipe up (said as I stuff copious amounts of popcorn in my mouth)!
I’ll take your chapters any length I can get them (that sounded way dirtier than I meant it :)). You’re killing me here LK. Your story is well written, I enjoy every word, but you gotta stop leaving us hanging. Thanks for your authors comments too. They never fail to make me smile.