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Can the Tide be Changed ~ Part XV (I/II)
The alarm went off way too early for Tina. Bette’s leg was thrown over hers making the prospect of leaving bed rather groan worthy. There were advantages to being single and sleeping alone. Catching up on sleep on the weekends, being able to get out of bed before Angelica and get a head start on her day. Tina marveled at yet another change in her life. Previously, Bette had always been the early bird and Tina the night owl, but taking care of a child who only slept until 7:00 a.m. if she was lucky had altered her bedtime. Sharing a bed again with the stunning brunette made leaving bed in the mornings rather difficult and Tina hoped the feeling would last through redecorating their bedroom and beyond.
Tina eased out of bed. Bette moaned at the loss. Tina was feeling stressed about balancing her relationship with Bette, she didn’t want fight, but she needed to not only openly communicate what she wanted but also find compromises that worked for them both and she had therapy in a few hours. She needed to exercise.
“Babe I’m going for a run. You’ve got to get up when Angelica does. Okay?”
Bette mumbled her assent and Tina did her stretches in front of the house before setting off on her run. Tina returned 45 minutes later to find Bette in the kitchen with Angelica, Bette was drinking coffee and Angelica was eating oatmeal.
Tina greeted the ladies in her life with a good morning kiss. Angelica tried to feed her some oatmeal, but Tina declined. “I’m going to take a shower sweetie that’s your breakfast, not momma’s.”
“Are you okay Ti?”
“Tee wee” called Angelica as she flung some oatmeal towards her blond mother.
“Yeah, you know, facing Dr. Hammerstein in therapy today, wondering if we can find compromises that will make us both happy, not just ones that we can live with, just stresses me out a little.” Tina smiled ruefully. “I’ve got to shower or I’m going to be late. Can we talk later?” Tina directed her next comment to her daughter. “Angel don’t throw oatmeal at momma. No Barney today.”
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(19 votes, average: 4.05 out of 5)
I like the direction of your story is taking us. Whew! They are complicated and complex. But they can work through it. The ability to forgive is an absolute virtue.
I’m betting you have your very good reasons for dragging the shark back into things. Tina needing space seems very important and IMO she should voice this need sooner rather than later. Love that you are posting often.
I know that Bette loves that house but in this case maybe a new start is what they both need. With all the crap the Joyce did to both of them a new beginning is what is needed. I can understand Tina’s need to go after Joyce. I just hope that she does not get over her head and cause my trouble for her and Bette. Pass the shrimp please. Post soon please.
they need to talk about some fear that are given headeache,and they need to talk and take a choice about home.
yup, I wanna see Joyce get hers, I know a certain les. lawyer who is similar and way too clever to get caught…so go ahead T and catch her…goodee Bette’s wearing her commitment ring….and they have lots of ice cream, do they really need to talk or lick icecream???lmao
Bette and an Asian girl? I want to see it! Oh, wait, I’m supposed to still be a tibetter… Ok, forget it. =D
thanks for the update..I’m glad Bette put her old ring on and I hope they can work through their problems
I remember the first episode of TLW I ever saw (sort of if you don’t count me dozing off) was “Lynch Pin” when Joyce totally copped a feel and I was like WTF EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. If Bette had known back then she probably would’ve gotten a major case of vagina rage and kicked Joyce’s ass. And I do agree that Alice shouldn’t be so nosy. She’s a great friend but MY GOD nosy people are annoying.
is there a showdown with joyce comming?
Of course Joyce Wischnia is unethical, but why does Tina feel the need to open that can of worms right now? Tina really should be concentrating on other things, like repairing her relationship, rather than starting a fight with someone who fights dirty.
“”I guess she didn’t get the memo or see the ring… Wait a minute.” Alice said” …or the baby in tow…where was Angelica anyway. I think Tina and Bette maybe should cut their losses with Joyce and fuhgeddaboutit. She’s really out of their league in the ruthlessness department. Love the domestic tranquility. Thanks!
hopefully B&T will be able to put their rings on pretty soon
they’re talking this good
Well they need to talk more and work thing out, trouble coming!!!!!!!!!!!