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Tina, Tiny Pieces Chapter 20
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Wednesday – late morning , Bette’s house
So …
Bette looks at Kit blankly in response.
So what?
The picture of restrained impatience, Kit manages a tight smile.
So what are you gonna do, Bette?
I don’t know … yet.
Kit releases a long, heavy sigh, her patience ebbing quickly.
How can you not know? It’s Wednesday. Steve called you Monday. Tina called you Monday.
Bette smiles, lifeless, lightless. Her eyes again look hollow and sad, reflecting little, appearing to be looking at or for something very far away.
Everybody and their brother called me Monday, Kit.
Yeah, well, it’s big doings. To everybody, it seems, except you. A fact which I don’t comprehend, Bette. This is what you wanted. It’s ALL you wanted.
Bette nods slowly.
So how come you don’t look like a woman who just got everything she wanted?
Bette sighs, she sips from her water bottle.
I don’t mean to seem ungrateful. I guess I just need to think.
Think? Bette? What the hell did you do all day yesterday? You didn’t go to school, did you even leave the house?
Kit scans the room quickly, her eyes lighting on the walls. Bette follows, shaking her head.
Don’t worry. No new holes. I behaved.
Kit frowns at Bette’s flat, lifeless tone.
So you were thinking? All day? You –
You want my daily diary, Kit? I woke up. I made some coffee. I sat outside and drank it –
Bette, come on now, I’m only –
I forgot, I went to the bathroom, then I went outside. I cried. I came inside, I took a shower. I laid in bed til 1 o’clock, crying mostly. I ate a tuna fish sandwich. I threw it up. I took another shower.
Kit smiles softly, chucking Bette lightly on the arm, her tone sweetly sarcastic.
At least you were productive.
Bette continues in a monotone.
I went to see Dr. Langham, I –
I thought your appointments were on Thursdays?
She squeezed me in, it was … um … necessary.
Kit nods gravely.
I came home. Shane and I had a couple of beers. I took another shower. I went to bed.
Kit searches Bette’s eyes, trying to sound nonchalant, even witty.
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This story is amazing…just amazing!
pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee post soon
I’ve been there, Bette. I.Have.Been.There. LK, you described the situation perfectly. Amazing!
This story just goes from strength to strength, displaying the power, intricacy and versatility of your writing in the array of emotions that it depicts. What??? It’s just too good. Too good.
I chose this as the last thing to read before going to bed. Well, not really, but it took me awhile to get through and now it’s a little late to read anything else. I have to ask though, how do you come up with the song titles for your summaries? I could understand the Hokey Pokey if Tina was verbally dancing around a topic (which is pretty normal at least in this story), but the Neil Diamond song has me baffled. Or hey if you just put your iPod on shuffle and whatever pops up becomes the summary, that’s cool too. if you already answered this, I’m sorry. I’m just too lazy to really read responses to other commenters. And yeah, I guess I’m an alternative Mette/Beg wtfever shipper in the event this doesn’t have a happy TiBette ending. I’m just tired of BeLena to be honest and welcome the idea of an original character possibly capturing Bette or even Tina’s heart.
hey lastkid, just to clarify, nothing backhanded about my compliment earlier.. love the way u write.. the story’s too damn depressing but very unique and that’s y i keep coming back for more :)
I don’t know how I can express my awe of your writing w/o sounding trite and redundant. But it is just brilliant. It is obvious that you really love to write. It is evident when one looks at the care you use to craft your story and words. Very impressive. I am fortunate to share in your story about my two favorite L Word characters.
Bette is doing the right thing by not giving up the chance of being in Angelica’s life again . She should not held herself back becoz of the fear of what might happen in the future or how things might be , coz that is so not worth losing Angelica over . And when Tina has come this far (* has started righting the wrongs) and has taken that leap of faith, Bette should definitely meet her half way :) and I am only Hoping that they will be moving in the Right direction from here on ; one positive step, though a small one, at a time . I just wish that Tina had moved out of the house she shares with Henry (*Ughh he is Very Annoying A**H)by now coz really there is no point in leaving there any longer . It is not making anything easy. It very uncomfortable and awkward . Both Tina and henry are just so angry and indifferent and insensitive to each other all the time .It only serves in making everyone unhappy and is not at all fair to anyone, Not even to Tina !! Also I do not agree with whatever henry said abt wanting Tina and mostly Angelica coz he is still not acknowledging their (Tina and Angel’s)life with Bette . And this is not good and in best interests of Angel coz Angel needs to live her life as who she is and not by hiding a big part/Truth of her life that includes Bette ! Bette will always be connected to Angel no matter who says what and Angel will ask for nothing less ! Tina knows this !!
Umm.. Typo :)I meant… …coz really there is no point in LIVING there any longer…..~~~~~P.s Once again Wonderfully written , Very poignant and thought provoking !! Good job :D keep writing and post soooon ! And I am Very Happy to have the promise of second chance from u ;) hee (pssst..they r gonna make it!! :D)Thanks Lastkid .
Constantly breaking my poor heart ..and im constantly coming back for more….BUT…there is a light at the end of the tunnel….and yes!…Bettes doing the right thing…yep, a leap of faith on both sides….and so i was right to keep the faith ….Emm wasnt i?..lol….Brillient as usual….
I’ve been misunderstood for all of my life. But what they’re saying girl it cuts like a knife. “The boy’s no good…” Sorry, just got carried away there. Excellent post as usual. I feel bad for Henry, am I alone in this boat? Because as annoying as he is, he does love Tina and Angelica. Sad but true. Ah well, we shall see what happens, right? I hope so. Please continue. And I shall try my best to steer clear of Patty, but sometimes I just can’t help it. I’m too big a fan of “Valley of the Dolls” to stay too far away….
This was another wonderfully absorbing and sapient disscection of a relationship in ruin and the fissure of mistrust that ensued……Bette’s repeated showers was the perfect way to illustrate her obvious agita and her desire to wash away her grief, pain and frustration surrounding Tina’s proposal……Tina is still self-absorbed. Her apathy regarding the dwindling funds, scripts, directors discloses that unless a situation is specifically about Tina and her wants, needs and desires, then it’s not of any importance. The same with her interaction with Kit. SHE wanted Kit to like HER, it was about what Tina wanted and she forced Kit to acknowledge her by forcing her into a hug. Once again orchestrating things to her liking……Bette’s ability to look at her past and see what she once thought had been her salvation and possibly her damnation was poignant – unlike Tina, Bette sees the greater picture and realizes that it’s not all about Angelica. Bette is aware on some level that Tina is a double edge sword – she knows that Tina is her Achilles heel and that Angelica is her fatal blow…….Bette is wise to objectively weigh her options, her wariness is based on Tina’s history and the decision to move forward in accepting Tina’s proposal means that that not only will she be subject to Tina’s will, but that they will forever be inextricably enmeshed each other’s lives. Her delay in responding to Tina isn’t about surrender, or truce, or retreat – it’s about regrouping and fortifying herself for the many skirmishes to come……Henry’s admonishements and tantrums are just another example of his attempt at subjugation, to leverage Tina’s conscience to his own advantage. Henry’s contemptible remarks about it ‘being worth it’ and Tina’s appearance, although apposite, only serve to further articulate impuissant character…..Henry’s only concern is for himself, his pride, ego and appearances – it has never really been about Angelica or Tina……The infliction of the subtle and not so subtle slights, the truths and half truths, the vitriol and the quiet take their toll on Tina and she retalitates by slapping Henry. Tina is facing the ravages of the emotional war that she has been waging and the realities of its damage…..She is punnishing Henry for her mistakes and Bette’s refusal to immediately accquiese…..I loved that Kit was the voice of reason, the one person that loves Bette for all of her flaws and only wants the best for her. She plays devil’s advocate and ally with equal vigor and probably has the only true 20/20 vision when it comes to Bette and Tina……Bette stands at the confluence of love and loathing, she will be conciliatory towards Tina because she knows that the reward is worth it…….Kid, you so efficiently peel away the layers, exposing the not so perfect underbelly of a love that has been dashed upon the rocks – and you do it brilliantly.
Oh, Bette. String your tears and make Tina a pearl necklace. My heart goes out for her.
Having Bette as a parent will be great for Angelica, but Tina offering this and sweating it is a way to ease her own conscience and to try to get back in the good graces with the girls. Bette is right, she’ll weild power over her and that is too bad for Bette.
Another outstanding chapter. I was fascinated by Bette’s thinking – it’s so true and so true to Bette’s character. You express everything so well and your ability to sustain the intense emotions is really admirable.
Forgot to ask – who’s the author of the poem Bette recites? Thanks.
Definitely didn’t seen Bette’s perspective on this until now. And now, boy do I ever! Tina will always do something to try to make Bette jump just a little higher. Looking forward to your next installment. Thanks for writing!
I have been reading your story from the beginning, and for me it one of the best ones. I really like it, i look forward to every new chapter. You can say it all so well.
you are absolutely amazing…and you need to take your compliments graciously. You are, without a doubt, one of the best writers on this site. You know that I am a tibette fan for life but your writing just pulls me in and I want more. So, on that note, I can’t wait for you to post again. I’m off to see a bunch of beautiful, gay boys sing tonight….take care Kid.
I’m not sure what revolution I am fomenting, but I am good with getting my own country! Sweet! I shall call it..Canada!!! Already taken? Who cares. My Canada shall be Tina and Henry and Alice free, and we shall have weekly Jenette appreciation days.Sandy Duncan will be on hand to serve the wheat thins since it has been established that she can see them, and lasty, you will be the royal scribe!! Yes I did just elect myself queen. Also, just to make clear, Patty Duke is actually bipolar, and I said she was crazy just in agreement with techgal…far be it from me to be untoward. Now, lasty, in my newly formed monarchy of Canada, we would would really really like you to get our beloved Bette on to something more than perpetual suicide state…TINA HAS HURT BETTE ENOUGH!!!! Please, a little peace, and dare I say it, happiness, for Bette? You know you write amazing. girl, but I didn’t want it to go to your head. You know I love ya more’n my luggage!
that last chappy kid im sure just killed betteandtinaforever and just about anyother tibetter, which i still am one of. still catching up. you are great. thanks.
This is so damn good.
What a surprise to see another chapter from you and it hasn’t even been a whole week. I just logged on to see you’ve posted, and of course I had to read what you came up with next. Your chapters are never ones to disappoint with the set-up, dialogue and raw emotions you portray in every single one. Simply amazing writing, kid, truly. Unlike TiBette diehards (which I used to be even through season 2), I now am definitely in the minority wishing these two never reunite as lovers. Friends someday, perhaps …
OK, LK. You continue to amaze. I reread this chapter just to savor the words, the phrasing. Who wrote this poem, “Shall we love one another, you and I? Shall we travel this life together … a road once crooked now made plain, a house once a dwelling now a home … Forever, love, forever. Always … save a space for me in your heart, a place for me in your soul, so that I may ever live in the nearness of you.” ? Come on, you know they love each other. Their love was forged in heaven and tempered by circumstance. “No Other Love”
Thanks to you and your witty reponses to the readers, the Patty Duke Show theme song has been running through my head. I’m out of words (good thing you are the writer and I’m just the awed reader)–you are so freaking talented it’s ridiculous. I am constantly amazed with your ability to make me empathize with every character–even the ones I don’t particularily care for. Thanks TK, you made my Thursday :).
Where are you leading it? Or you’re just going with the flow? I know you said you have an idea. Those are really not questions I guess, just try to express my concern. =P I want to see a divorce anyway.
how can it stop reeling when u write like this woman!! jeez…ohh and it doesnt help i got a final later today!! continue on with this angst
i always look for this story and it never fails to impress me how well you write.. this story is just so full of sorrow and pain, but above all hope. the pace at which you are telling this story really makes me feel as though you love to torture your readers but believe me it’s perfect and as much as i would love to see b and t in a room talking their problems thru i truly feel that you are setting the scenes perfectly. continue to write in all your brilliance and i for one will continue to read.x.x.
Before I can stop myself I slap him, hard, on the cheek. I am not sure why I hit him. Maybe I did it because he’s disrespected her enough, because I’ve disrespected her enough……….I think this is EXACTLY why Tina slapped him? Bette is NOT a stranger to Tina and somewhere inside of Tina, she HAD to have an inkling that the way she was treating Bette is NOT the way you love someone. Henry on the other hand IS a stranger to Bette, and yet his jaws are always flapping at what he knows NOTHING about. Tina needed to be kicked in her ass EVERY single time she allowed this man to degrade Bette. And in degrading Bette, he was also degrading the former life Tina once had. Henry walked into this forever trying to deny Bette’s existence as Angelica’s other mother, and Tina didn’t do a whole lot to set the record straight. I am a firm believer that people do not recognize the pain / heart ache / despair that they have the ability to put someone else through UNLESS its happening to them. I keep saying that I hope Bette and Tina NEVER get back together; but since this is your story, if they do re-unite (which I just cant imagine), I hope that they both learn that neither of them cannot undo the past. Angelica didn’t ask for one confused parent and another who is so terrified of making mistakes.
You’re worth the wait LK. Gut wrenching as usual. You know you really should put a warning on these stories!
That was wonderfull as always. I feel sorry for Tina or maybe I just know kinda how she has ended up this way. it is not to far from my life experiences. Are you sure you don’t know me? Anyway that was a great chapter, and for me i don’t think you could post to many chapters. You have a great weekend. More love
You really are an awesome writer you know? But you must know that by now, as it’s been said so many times. This is a courageous step being taken by Bette, but we know (S3 notwithstanding) that she’s always been a chancer and I do hope that they both will recognise and accept that each of them, in their own way, is making a great leap in faith. I hope this leads to a rapprochement – for Angelika’s sake, if no-one else’s.
Henry was a fool to get in Tina’s face. He ought to know her better by now. Evidently our emotions sometimes compel us to act unwisely, for which we sometimes get slapped. I enjoyed watching as you had Bette tease out the tangle of her situation with Tina.
Bette’s so… desolate. But doing the right thing, I think. Is it so wrong to still want them to work it all out? Reading this wore me out… which I, of course, mean as a compliment!
Henry said he wanted both of them. Doesnt he realize that so does Bette. The thing is Tina wants both of them and its no henry. Tina can be a big time Bi&&h at time but I dont believe that she will fool around with Bette to much. She lost more friends by being with Henry than being with Bette. Thanks
As per usual… your writing is amazing! You take us to depths that are beyond our expectations of one little chapter. You lift us up and pull in, your dialogue makes us soar … well, you just have your way with us. Thank-you.
you made me cry again..what are you doing to me? and yes, i’m an eternal optimist when it comes to tibette…i’m really happy today with this chapter…i know you have more twists and turns prepared and for all i know you’re taking us to hell but at least today i’ve got a glimpse of hope
With so much drama in the LBC… sorry wrong song, but its nothing but drama for these 2 women. Tina and freckle-back henry and the audacity she has at being a little angry at Bette for not doing jumping jacks at Tina extending an olive branch. Just one word for Tina- bipolar. Bette seems to be in the same boat. I have never known a “love” like there’s but I’m not damaging my home for anyone. In the end, I still want them to work through the mess, let freckle-back drive off onto the Sahara. Looking forward to your next post.
I thoroughly enjoy this story and really look forward to the chapters (hint, hint) – thanks for your time and effort in writing this story…it is extremely well done.
You’re just 2 good. Thank u for this wonderful story that’s really shaking me…
Lastkid this is an amazing story and has been captivating from ch. one. I have not until now seen Tina as she has really been. Until I read this chapter and then read Lsbn’s comments on this chapter I have never wanted to see Tina as she trulyis, duplicitious. She has been exhibiting this duplicitious nature all along but I refused to see it. As your story has shown us and Bette has said, Tina does control every little thing about Bette’s life, the baby’s life and even old acne scarred Henry. As much as I want to see them back together I do have to admit that Tina has been a super bitch to Bette. I never wanted to admit to seeing this side fo her but now I have, and I am mad as hell at myself mostly for not believing what I was really seeing. Hopefully Tina will leave Henry and get out on her own and see the great mistakes she has made and the hurt and pain that shat she has inflicted on those she loves the most, Bette and her baby, and even herself. Your story is greatly entertaining and horribly depressing but the truth shall set one free. Hopefully. In the end I do hope you let them get back together mostly for the baby’s sake and because I think they still love each other so much and deserve to rediscover that love and how much it means to them both, to their family and to us, the readers and fans of TiBette. Thanks again for a wonderful story.