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Pick-up Styx -12
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Pick-up Styx
Talk about exes
chapter 12
Barbara’s home – the next morning
“Have I talked about Angelica too much?” Bette grinned.
Barbara swallowed a sip of coffee as she smiled at Bette.
“I’ve loved every story and all the pictures.” The Senator grinned back. “I want one of you and Angel.”
“It’s just that a huge hole in my heart has been filled and I just…seem more like me every day. You’ve been a huge part of that, too,” Bette added.
“I’d like to hear about your children,” Bette continued.
“Yes, I should have at least shown you pictures of them as they are now. That way, maybe you wouldn’t have mistaken Cinda for my young lover.”
Barbara smiled and Bette flushed.
“It was my morning to feel terribly foolish twice,” admitted Bette. “I did think she was your lover and then when I found out she was your daughter, I felt like an idiot again.”
They moved to the den where they could finish their coffee and watch the ocean as they talked. Before they sat, Barbara picked up a photograph of her, her late husband and the two children.
The Senator put the picture back on the book shelf and sat down next to her lover.
She spent a long time telling Bette about her children and answering any questions that Bette had. Then she stopped.
Bette could tell there was something still on Barbara’s mind, so she remained quiet.
“You have the same trait Jerold had in that you can listen to me about my job, ask pertinent questions and help me come to a conclusion.”
Bette rose, got water for them both and joined Barbara on the sofa.
“When I married him, I knew I preferred women, but I loved him and thought maybe I would fall in love with him. It never worked out that way, but we did a great deal for each other.”
“He was older and wanted children and he enjoyed having me on his arm,” Barbara smiled. “I was an asset to him in the business world.”
“He supported my career in law and when I wanted to go into politics, he supported my decision completely. I bypassed any run for state office, although we considered my running for governor. But we decided we already had plenty of connections in this state and I needed to start building a base in DC. So I ran for the US House.”
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Ditto, Azama, ditto! …Well, Bette, you may be without subterfuge, but I think Tina has something up her over-flowing bosom. Yoda Kit told me so! .Thanks, Pancha! …P.S.: Is Red going to be in this story? I know she is a comic relief figure, and I don’t figure there’s going to be much of the comic in this story, but I like it, very much? …How’s that for subordinate clauses and commas galore?
I so loved this Chapter. Bette and Barbara are a Great team. I hope Tina stay’s away from Bette and gives her some space. Way to short but So GREAT. Thank you PPS
Bette and Barbara seens to go well together. Lets hope that Tina stays out of Bette life,except for angie.Just wish Bette a lot of happiness,she needs it. thanks 20 to 22 Wow that was hard on my stress level. thanks
Hmmmm….maybe this Barbette..Babette ship does have legs.
Awesome…I think the Tibetters are on board because of the good writing (and the fact that Bette isn’t with Helena)…lol. I do believe Tina will try to get with Bette again (I mean who wouldn’t) I think Bette and Barbara will get closer and Bette needs to introduce her to her friends…if Tina wants to be Bette’s friend she should meet her too. This was short so we are camped out around the fire waiting for more.
“lwfan_niki Hmmmm….maybe this Barbette..Babette ship does have legs.” Honey, it has legs that just won’t quit.
Atta girl, pancha! Always leave them wanting more. Yeah, I want more, too. You left a bit of mystery in Barbara and Jerold’s relationship, were the tears simply for his death? It didn’t quite seem that way. Not that Barbara is in Tina’s league for lack of directness, clarity, or honesty. In Barbara’s case it seemed more a case of holding back on a personal sorrow of some kind. With Tina I suspect that Tina might tell herself (and if asked, others) that she wants to be friends with Bette for Angelica’s sake, while she really wants Bette’s “friendship” for Tina’s sake. Love to see you post.
Damn, techgal, you can diagram my sentences anytime!
i like barbara and if bette has to be with someone other than tina than senator is good, especially because they can talk…i thought though that you diminished Bette and Tina relationship into something insignificant the way Bette was talking about it but maybe i misunderstood…jmho
I am a HUGe TIBetter, but have kept up with this story. The writing and the conversations between the characters have me hooked. But if Bette goes back to Tina I will understand :]
as always loving your writing and the stories you weave. thanks.
ok I’m a huge Tibetter…however I adore DD and I really thought her interaction with Bette on the show was hot hot hot!!!! so if Bette can’t have Tina, I’m all for her and the senator as a hot, beautiful, intelligent power couple!!!!I’m just disappointed because I believed Tina and Bette could have been equally hot, beautiful and powerful in the show…never mind, please continue to tell us your version of their story…soon
Wow this is gitting so good!!!!!!!!!
Always well written and so interesting albeit a bit short. But I’ll take whatever you can post. I just love this story and this pairing.
I like how this chapter sheds light on the arrangement Barbara spoke of in episode 304. There’s sincerity here that I didn’t get from the show. And another thing I really like is the flow of comunication rather than just mindless sex between these two beautiful women. You write some tough stories sometimes, but I never walk away disappointed even when the outcome isn’t a “conventional” happy-ever-after.
Good answer Bette! I love these two together, so intelligent, two alphas working through it all.
I like this chapter very much.
What they said! I haven’had the privilege of reading your previous stories, but I certainly love this one! Not sure how you’ve got all the hard-core TiBetters in your corner with this story, but here, Bette must clearly move on. I’m not sure that Tina doesn’t have a hidden agenda, but I’m sure you’ll let us see as this story unfolds! I think it’s interesting, however, that Bette is so willing to put the past hurt behind, especially since it was so deep and for so long. Even with Barbara at her side–a sensitive, caring, beautiful woman–I don’t think it’s going to be as easy as she thinks! Hope the next post is longer, but this was really just enough!
LOL,OMG…Bette sounds so Sure of herself,Definitive NO.Ineteresting convo about Tina. Heh, but that Tina has magic powers man. Why do I still sense a brief encounter with Bette and Tina? I dunno,But i need to get over it.Either way, I do like Barbra,strong,sexy,powerful,works hard for her money, but she lives so far and could be a handful for Bette. I’m on this ship though, BarBette that is. More chapters please Pancha.
Love the flow of your story, I do hope that the past hurt is behind Bette and also hoping that Tina is moving on to from Bette, it would be nice and mature if Tina and Bette were to forge a friendship even if its is just for Angelica. I do hope that we are going to get a chapter of Bette telling Tina that she has a gilfriend and that she is happy and has moved on, thus leaving Tina in no doubt that Bette has moved on, and this is coming from a Tibette fan. Thank you.
yeah… a new chapter… THANX… i loved every line, but it was way too short- so please post again soon!!!! i’m soo addicted, it isn’t even funny anymore… my my
Dear Pancha I have been so enthralled by this story, this particular coupling that I keep forgetting to give feedback. The dialogue between them is so intelligent and rich and their relationship at this point seems so much more a relationship of equals. It’s a real healing for Bette obviously, but also for Barbara. Both women are getting dipped in the River Styx.
I am glad Bette did not hesitate to say she no longer wants more from Tina. Now she can move on. will tina let her go? hmm I wonder if she will cause drama.