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A Life I Never Meant Chapter Twelve
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As I walk into The Planet a sense of overwhelming familiarity comes over me. This isn’t the first time I’ve been back here, even on this trip, but every time I walk through the door I get transported back to a time where I’m sure I spent more time here than I did in my own home. I scan the room looking for Bette, I don’t see her, but as my eyes do one more pass of the room I see Kit walking towards me.
“Alice, I’ve been looking out for you, Bette called, she’s going to be a little late. She’s been held up at the gallery, but come and talk to me while you’re waiting.”
“Thanks Kit.” I say, as she pulls me towards a quiet table at the back.
“So, the two of you, you’re finally going to talk this out?”
“If that’s what Bette wants then, yes.”
“She wants it Alice. She’s missed you, we’ve all missed you.”
“How’s she been? Shane seems to think that she’s been having a tough time of it of late.”
“Well, you know Bette, she never makes it easy on herself, always harder on herself than anyone else could ever be.” replies Kit, shaking her head.
“Any specific reason?”
“Dana, mainly, but that couldn’t have easy for you either.”
“No.” I reply, looking away.
“I’m sorry.” Kit replies, gently.
“I never wanted to let Bette down, I just did what I thought was right at the time.”
“I know Alice, and I think that, deep down, she knows it too.”
Kit gets called away to deal with a customer so I while I wait for Bette to arrive I look around the room, amazingly there are still some faces that I recognise, but I don’t really have any great desire to go over to any of them and make small talk. Kit comes back to bring me coffee and to say that Bette called from her car to say that she is on her way. I go back to people watching so get a surprise when Bette is suddenly the person taking up my entire range of vision.
“Alice.” she says, cautiously.
“Bette, it’s good to see you.”
I stand up and take one step towards her, she seems to back away a little so, as much I want to take her in my arms, hug her, and tell her how sorry I am that it’s taken this long to even have the opportunity so say everything that needs to be said, I don’t. Instead I offer to get her some coffee. While I am at the counter I watch her intently, trying to read her body language, wondering if she’s here to make up, or to remain the distant figure that she has become in my life. Typically though, she’s giving nothing away.
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Like the way sotry goes, and thank you bring great wonderful chapters to us.
Let the healing begin!
Absolutely spot on! Great feeling and dialogue between them. Very honest authors note. Good on ya mate!
this was a very good chapter about two friends being open and honest with each. true friends will always be there for each other. thank you for this wonderful chapter and story.
I am glad that converasation did not turn out bad. Thanks for the post and I can’t wait for B & T to meet
At least this conversation went well.
Tina always seems to say in one form or another that she would have forgiven Bette if she had only asked and gone back to her in a New York minute. That makes Bette feel as if she’s failed again by not trying harder to reunite but in reality (what reality there is) on the show, no matter how much Bette changes, she is rejected by Tina. Now, of course, with Henry on the scene there is the ultimate rejection. But it is never as simple as Tina just returning even after she extracts her pound of flesh from Bette. And yet, I still want them to reunite and Ally to go off into the sunset. That is the power this fictional couple has on this demented fan.
I second azmama’s thought, especially the part that concludes with “That is the power this fictional couple has on this demented fan.” I am a rational, intelligent being with a taxing professional life but somehow I find myself reading, thinking, talking about this couple several times a day. Wonderfully well-written tales such as citygirl’s stories make it particulalrly difficult to give up the addiction. As for this story, I am loving it, but I fear that it may conclude a bit oo quickly after this point. Both sides have sort of admitted that it is only a matter of asking and telling. Once B&T do finally meet and talk, since both parties already know the others’ sentiments (thanks to their helpful friends), what new things could possibly be revealed? I fear that the only way to inject drama will be for Tina to conclude that she has really moved on from Bette. Nooooooo. Seems inevitable and logical but I still don’t want it resolved that way. Ally please go off into the sunset. Citygrl please use your wonderful talent to give us an intense and desirable resolution. Thanks for a wonderful story. I may not always comment but I read every word you write.
I thought for sure you’d end that ch. with Tina walking into the Planet. Ooops..your window into B&A’s minds is so authentic and written with so much heart. Friends define us as well as lovers. This is a great story. Sue
Really good job on the Alice & Bette conversation.
this chapter said a lot without saying a lot…i can’t wait to see B&T meet and talk…and hopefully alice will stay even longer…the gang has to get back together, not just Bette and Tina
Okay I think I have made up my mind about a TiBette reunion and I just don’t want it. Your writing is wonderful and it is a joy to read. Your hinting at some suprises and plot twists that has me intrigued and I can’t wait to read it. But for the reunion I would be happy if it did not happen. I’m waiting patiently to read the conversation betweeen them though. Post soon!
OK, that’s one down and it went rather well. With just a little more engineering by friends and family and B&T will have their reunion.
Great. That certainly was a good conversation. Glad to see Bette & Alice willing to be friends again. Hopefully waiting to see how the Tina & Bette meeting will go …
I like how the story is unfolding. Thank you.
You are an amazing story teller. I loved you last one and this one is great as well.
Hey don’t sell yourself short, you’re very articulate and a great writer. Maybe it’s me and others there are “bad” readers, because we are so impatient. But know it’s only because I love this story so much, you’ve me captivated. Post when you can….
hanging off the edge of my seat, ready to fall, when Bette finally meets T again….
That was great. Lovely. Fabulous. Is it SO wrong for me to just want everything else to work out as neatly as that did?
Both Bette and Alice have helped each other out in once again opening up the lines of communication. Alice has always been a true friend to Bette. She is the only one who can tell Bette the way that it is. As a Tibette fan I agree with most of the others and hope that they can begin to put their lives back together as wife and wife. Tina may believe that she is in love with Ally but in the back of her mind she knows that Bette is her soul mate. I am with azmama about getting caught up with this fictional couple(thanks to Jennifer and Laurel for making us believe in them) that has captured my heart and opens up the hope of finding that soul mate.
History tells us: don’t trust Alice that much. Why does everyone blame Bette on everything? Didn’t they fail Bette in some way?
CG-I’m really enjoying your story but it’s driving me crazy how slowly it is moving along. Not that you’re not writing and posting – you are, and you’re doing a great job. It’s just that your’re telling us what they’re thinking…not what they’re going to do. And my childish, impatient brain wants to know NOW! I am a true Tibetter, and I think Tina was a coward for moving so far away. I mean she could have gone to San Francisco or even somewhere else in L.A.-it is a big city ya know. If Tina ends up going back to Ally, I don’t think it will ever work out, as I think Tina would be ‘settling’ for Ally since she didn’t have Bette; and Tina and Ally would both know that in the back of their minds. I’m really confused about Alice moving SO FAR away and not speaking with Bette for so long. I need to know more about that part of the story too. Glad Alice and Bette have met and spoken. You did a really nice job with it. You are a very articulate writer, and you don’t give yourself enough credit. Keep it up – can’t wait for more.
One down and one to go. Just hope that Bette and Tinas come out as well as hers and Alice did thanks