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PIck-up Styx – 18
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Pick-up Styx
Soliloquies
chapter 18
This story is dedicated to AB, my girlfriend,
who is a rock in the difficult times and a joy in the easier times.
T I N A
Helena’s beach house – the morning after the announcement party
Helena rose early and put together a good breakfast. She liked to have time in the morning to eat slowly and peruse the paper before dressing and going to work. But this morning she put the paper down after glancing at the front page and became lost in thought about Tina.
They had agreed to go to the Bette’s party together before either of them knew that Barbara Grisham was going to be there. It was an early party so Angelica was going, too. If she got tired, of course, she could always sleep in her room at Bette’s.
But by the time Helena picked up her blonde friend, Tina’s mood had soured considerably. She spoke very little as she secured the car seat for Angie.
“Did you know that Barbara Grisham was going to be at the party?”
“I heard,” answered Helena.
There was another long silence from Tina and Helena began to talk about the studio.
“She’s going to marry Barbara,” Tina blurted out, interrupting Helena.
“What? Are you sure?” Helena gasped.
“That’s what the party is about…to announce their…engagement.”
Helena didn’t know what to say, so kept quiet. But it did occur to her that maybe that’s why Tina was dressed in a somewhat sexy manner…casual but provocative.
She had noticed during the past few months that Tina was expressing more and more interest in Bette. First there was the shared custody. Then they were spending more time together with Angelica. Tina had even once mentioned to Helena that she wanted to become “friends” with Bette, apart from their daughter.
“I’m going to ask Bette to a movie next week,” Tina had informed Helena a few weeks previously. “We should spend time just being friends.”
“Really?”
“Yes, Angelica deserves parents who like each other, not just two women who tolerate each other.”
After this exchange, Helena paid more attention to what Tina said about Bette. And, sure enough, Tina seemed to be showing more and more personal interest.
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Helena had enjoyed herself at the party. She knew that her mother and Barbara Grisham were friends, but had never met her before. Helena came away from the party liking the Senator and recognizing that she and Bette were very happy and would be extremely good for each other.
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WTF a 1-star rating??? brb
tina is a snake in the grass, and her motivations and feelings have nothing to do with real love..
One of my friends told me several chapters ago that some of the early readers were giving me one-star ratings. Guess they don’t like Barbara.
Yeah some people are just assholes. I know this isn’t the most TiBette-friendly story in the universe (ok that’s an understatement but whatever) but good grief, Charlie Brown! I’m definitely not bored enough to run around giving out anonymous 1’s. Shoot I don’t even rate stories anymore. Anyway, Tina definitely needs a therapist. Maybe you can pass the number of my therapist on to her? For once I have to agree with susannah so I think Hell just froze over. =p Oh and I know the lemur comment has a double meaning but I don’t remember what a lemur is so could someone help me please? Not the easiest story I’ve ever read but very well-written. I hope to see a new story from you soon.
Well Panchy, Can i call you that? I loved this story…I love all of your stories…I..I..I think..I love…y..Nah!!! I’m too much of a playa! ;) hahahahahahhaa anyway…Great job with everything…I loved to see everyone’s varied opinions on Tina…i’m curious to see if you do maybe little stories with a catch you know…6 months later…a year later…that would be cool. And i’m gamed for any other thing you write…One Star be damned!! Thanks!
Thanks pancha for taking the time to write this story. Tina certainly wasn’t a treasure in this story, heh.
lament..I’m crushed!!!
Marvelous! Marvelous! Marvelous! …Thank you!
Pancha…Your writing is superb. There are only a handful of writers on this site that write as well as you can, IMO. I loved this pairing and I love TiBette and want them to reunite on the show. But I can recognize excellence and you’ve got it girl. Please write some one offs as a continuation of this story from time to time. I don’t care what you write, I will read it. Just take care of your health. Hope to read a new Bette story as soon as you can.
Funny to see Tina like this and what the hell is she thinking, I think she going crazy, well let her and Helena be a couple so she can leave Bette and Barbara alone. OK post soon please, thanks!
I liked this story, particularly the pairing of Barbara and Bette. I’m a little dubious about your portrayal of Tina — a little to close to the Tina of Season 3 for comfort. But that’s how she was! I suppose I feel that Bette would probably be more torn, that she would continue to have strong feelings for Tina, sexually and romantically, for many years in spite of her authentic love for Barbara. I can only imagine how hard Tina is to write. Thank you again. Am looking forward to your next story.
“Niiice, high five” Tina, who? Would love to see a stand alone like 6 months or years later type thing! looking very forward to your next story!
You did a wonderful job on this,Everyone one but Bette can see through Tina. Is funny you dont wsnt some one until some else has it. Barbara is smart, Bette will never know when she will come knocking on her door. Guess I was lucky,been with the same hair leg wonderful fellow for 55 yrs tomorrow. So I know how to pick them and keep them. He has been my rock my best friend and lover and my fishing partner and I can still see the love in his beautiful brown eyes, thanks for a wonderful story thanks
Thank you Pancha. Your writing is always a joy to read. Your stories are always so well told. Thank you…thank you.
It’s nice to see your chapter and that the powers of evil have not prevailed in keeping you at a one star rating. Well, I guess it illustrates, like with Tina, that love gone wrong can be a painful, sometimes destructive thing. It’s a potent force that can wound deeply. In those instances it takes a strong person to lay it down and not use it as a weapon, a poison on others or one’s self. It’s a pity Tina isn’t there yet and may never be. That a therapist has at least crossed her mind does give some hope, especially as you’ve reminded us of Bette’s Achilles heel, the part the Styx does not protect. Good for Barbara and her wisdom. And thank you for the story.
Tina does need a therapist and if I continued this story, I would have her see one.
Hope that S4 is good for Bette and Tina. Have started outlining a new story, so we’ll see.
didn’t have the honour of reading it yet but will do it now. just wanted to let you know i really love this story and the chemistry between bette and barbara. don’t know if you will let them be together (secretly i hope so) but anyway i love you for this story. thanks.
read it now and yep i am happy for bette and the senator. they are just great together. i am a tibette lover but fell out of love with tina since episode 3 and my god she is really a snake here. is this really the end ? please don’t. 1 star is pathetic.
I’m so sorry this story is ending. This is the one story I turned my computer on for every day to check for an update. What a great story. I thought the best scene last year was Bette with the senator, so I’m so glad you went in this direction. Awesome job!!!!!
I am a Tibette fan also and I really liked this story. It was well written…I think if you would have continued this story you would have to change the name to Tina the stalker…what was she thinking…oh she wasn’t. Don’t worry about the rating…I heard they said that the 1 is the new 5 so those people REALLY loved it…lol.
grateful that you have started another story. love reading your stories. im sure the next one wont be any less wonderful than the other stories. wow, where does tina get off??? thanks again.
thanks for that story. i am a tibetter but this was well written. I agree that tina is difficult to write for because she doesn’t have the strongest personality and after season 3, she just seems freaking crazy! anyway great job. barbara seems to be a perfect match for our bette. sequel?
I’m very torn by the theme of the story, but by gosh a rating should reflects the writing quality of the story..If it has to be 1 star, then a Polaris it is….Thank you!
Pancha, Gthank you so much for all of the hard work and effort that has made this a fabulous fan fiction. It may annoy a few readers given the happy Bette and Barbara resolution but they need to remember that this is just a story. One that shows talent and imagination. Please come back and write whatever energizes and motivates you. Your words are wonderful so I will be here waiting to consumme your next delight. A BnT story would be most apreciated. Many, many thanks form Your Loyal Fan.
People really do forget that it is just a story, and also it helps to think outside of the box sometimes. If readers don’t like how a story is being written don’t read it, that’s what I do. I’m a Tina and Tibette fan, I’m not upset that you don’t have T&B together, as you wrote from the start that it was not a TiBette story. I like Barbara and Bette together, they make an great couple, and I have enjoyed reading your tale. Hope you are feeling better and your health is improving. Thanks for taking the time to write and take care.
“The lemurs are my favorites.”What I do know about lemurs are that the females are the dominant ones and they live in Madagascar. I’m off now, LOL.
This is the ONLY non TiBette story that I have enjoyed. Hate to see it end
So now, I’m caught up with this story, and it’s over? WAAH! pancha, this was an awesome ride, but I don’t think it’s over. Tina’s little plot? That is so warped! You really are an awesome writer, and though it was not a TiBette story, you hooked legions of us into this tale that allowed Bette to find happiness in a loving relationship with the hot Senator and to regain custody of the adorable Angel! I would love to see you continue, or at least update us on what happens 6-12-18 months from now! Now, I have to go back and read your earlier stories. Continue to get well, and I hope to read something new from you very, very soon!
Pancha..you know I am a huge tibette fan and I would never give you a 1 star. Your writing is wonderful and I have enjoyed your stories. I hope you will write a B & T and get them back together. If you don’t I will still read. : )
I loved the BarBette combination…I always wished that IC had explored that relationship more….what a waste of Dana Delaney’s beauty and talent, to have it fall flat. Thanks for such a wonderful story….I will miss my daily ritual. Get moving on the next tale…I look forward to more of your writing. Happy Holidays
Don’t end it here please!
I have so loved this story. Thank you Pancha. I can not wait for the next one.
This is only the second story which isn’t B&T-friendly I’ve ever been reading and enjoying….that is credit to you Pancha305. I’ll look forward to a new lovely B&T story with them very much in love, coz thats the way they should be :o)) I love your writing, so keep’em coming….