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SWEET MEMORIES – Chapter 7
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Chapter 7
Kristen shut the door to the car as she and Angelica pulled up to Bette’s gallery with a pizza and enough Coke for all three women. Angelica had been fairly quiet during the ride, spending most of her time staring out the car window at the scenery rolling past them.
“Are you sure you’re ok?” Kristen asked as she struggled to balance the pizza and open the door to allow Angelica inside with the 2 liter bottles of Coke, one in each hand.
“I’m fine.”
Angelica stopped in the lobby looking at how different the gallery looked from her previous visit. She stopped at a painting that was hanging in the entranceway, staring at it.
“What do you think of it?” Kristen asked.
“I hate it.”
“I do too,” Kristen’s admission made Angelica slightly smile.
“Let’s head back to your mom’s office ok?”
“Sure,” Angelica walked through the familiar corridors that led to Bette’s office. “Where is she?”
“Hanging art somewhere,” Kristen said putting the pizza down on Bette’s desk. She grabbed the bottles of Coke from Angelica’s hands and put them next to the pizza. “Why don’t you go look for her and I’ll set this all up for us to eat ok?”
Angelica didn’t use words to answer, she merely walked out the door and through other hallways following the noises that echoed through the building. Her journey led her to the North Gallery where she saw Bette standing there analyzing a painting hanging on the wall. Angelica’s attention was diverted to a man on a stepstool adjusting the lighting based on Bette’s direction.
“That looks better, thanks.”
Bette stood there for a moment staring at the piece while the workers made their way to the next empty space on the wall. They began to take measurements of the painting that was crated in front of it. Bette had placed it there this morning, having laid out each piece of work in front of it’s designated space to ensure the show flowed correctly before they started to hang it.
Angelica looked on as her mother tilted her head slightly as if seeing the painting suddenly differently. She smiled at how strange it was to see Bette at her gallery dressed in an older pair of jeans and a low cut sweater. She had on Doc Martin’s causing Angelica to laugh at the older brand of shoes. Tina often laughed at Bette’s choice of footwear when she would see her ex-wife proudly wearing her most comfortable pair of shoes instead of heels. It was rare to see her mother dressed so relaxed in the gallery. When Angelica snickered, Bette turned around to see her daughter watching her. She held her hand out, beckoning Angelica to stand next to her.
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Well you know i can’t be 1st on chicki’s cause shes not gonna write anymore so i guess i can try to be 1st on yours. but long time no see gumby, keep great story. hope your doin well
Wow…where to start! First I LOVE the banter between the gang! Boy Alice takes such a beaten sometimes, but hell she sets herself up for it right?I have to say, that Kristen is really trying. She loves Bette so very much, but yet she knows whwere the boundaries lie, and she is doing her best to try to keep Bette and Angelica’s best interests in mind. Hats off to her for that, not too many woman are that considerate.Lastly, I gotta tell you that I do empathize with Bette. I am sure that her past is something which cause so much hurt to she and Tina alone, that to now have to face that being such a huge element in the demise of their relationship to be shared with a hopeful and fragile Angelica is ripping her heart out. No mom wants to see their child hurt or in any type of pain, let alone have to realize that they had been the cause of one of the biggest things that crumbled the relationship that she and her mom had…..**phew** coming up for air. Excellent – Bravo – Superb …..keep up the fabulous work. I know your readers understand that if you could, you would certainly do shout outs to each one for sure. I think it is safe to say that they would forego a personal shout it if it meant NOT delaying this fabulous Fan Fic. Keep up the good work G.
She tilted her head in the same manner Bette did, neither one noticing the similarity between them. – reminds me of Forrest Gump when he and his son were fishing lol
awe crap…….I SO LOVE KRIS!!!!!!
I love the soft side of mama Bette and how much Little B reflects her. Just goes to show the bonds of family can be as much if not stronger and more influential than blood relatives. I would much rather read the story than shout outs any day…so just keep posting and we will keep the comments coming.
hey hats off to kristen,and yes tibette should talked to angel before shes finds out or hears from someone else..np matter how PAINFULL it is..p.p.s.
i agree, B&T should talk to angie about the split, she has to know…the dialog was great, and i still hope for B&T reunion
Hey, good job. I really love your story.
WHY IS IT ALL SO COMPLICATED?! Sorry… indoor voice, again… I just… Gr. Yes, Kristen’s amazing for dealing with all of this in so mature a manner, but I just want to see B&T together, and I know the pay-off is always better when you wait (if I assume that’s what’s coming, which it better be), but I still think I get to be impatient and act like a child… ‘cacuse I can. And ’cause I love this story very much… So good.
How many B & T stories are on this site?? And yet you manage to create a new one that is fresh, bold and interesting on many different levels. The dialogue is great and Angelica’s angst is palpable. I can understand Bette’s reluctance in telling Angie that her Mom catted around on her other Mom. Not exactly noble, eh?
I kinda feel sorry for Kristen b/c its hard to love someone who loves someone else. B&T should def tell Angie what happened before she finds out from someone else (Alice) b/c that would probably hurt her more, even if it will be painfull to remember it. Love the story, keep posting, soon please.
gggggggggggggg u keep this up!!!!!!!! listen up kid bette had her dumb ass moment ( candance) tina had her’s ( henery) so they both r to blame longer
This stroy just gets deeper. I love it.
Wow, I feel for Angie & Bette. This will not be easy for anyone involved.
Sweetie24…where are you getting your info? I didn’t hear that Chicki retired…just taking a breather…you made my heart race…anyway on to the matter at hand…Gumby…I love this…I do think that now Bette & Tina need to sit Angelica down and tell her what happened…not all the gory details but shed SOME light on why they aren’t together. Keep posting.
I agree with everyone else Bette and Tina have to sit down together and talk to Angie before someone else does…and we all know who that someone else is—Alice. I love this story and since you have taken Chicki’s soapbox away from her I’ll say it for her—you should have got a Dell!!! LOL!!!
ohoohhhh gotta post again soon…..i love the drama and the more i hear, the better it gets…….thank you….
Looks like I’m a little late to the party…great chapter as usual! The ending was pretty intense. I’ve told you this before but I’ll tell you again: I love this story!!
This is going to be short because Laurel is not a very patient woman, anyway. I love how you saved the first domino tile that fell in the collapse of TiBette for last. I have this feeling that your Bette and Tina will never get back together, kind of like how you wish you and Laurel could actually be together, but can’t cause she’s with me. HEE-HEE!!! I love it! P.S. Laurel says have fun a 3some with the other 2 blow-up dolls (Laurel & Peggy) you go girl!
Kristen is going to do something that not many people can do and that is to walk away from someone they love. Bette and Tina have been unable to totally walk away from each other for years. Angelica is an excuse but neither Bette or Tina can or want to live without the other. As far as Candace is concerned, they both had affairs and have screwed up royally. The only thing that they have done well together is raise Angelica.
Damn this is so good!
Great story! Thank you Gumby!
hmmmm hmmm hmmm always raisin the bar gumby
Freaking wonderfull! Angie is on her way of finding out, and Kirsten is yet again braver then I thought… What a woman!
For Angie’s benefit and her own, it seems to me that Bette needs to fess up to the giant ugly skeleton in her closet; by refusing to tell Angie who is she trying to protect? methinks herself not Angie…and she is making this issue bigger for Ange each time she denies her the truth…grow up Bette…and if B doesn’t want Kristen, I’ll have her…she seems like a very astute, caring, decent woman…pps
I understand Bette not wanting to dredge up the past but Angelica will find out one way or another and it should come from Tina and Bette rather from another source.
Gumby, I love this story. The dialog is outstanding and realistic and I think that is one of the hardest things to write well. Kristen’s conflict is real and her goal to protect herself is understandable but can she go through with it? It seems that EVERYBODY is pushing B and T together……have they EVER discussed Candace? It is hard to believe that that one amazing screw up can still be causing so much trouble so much later in the relationship. Please post soon and thanks!
Nice chapter Gumby! I feel that Bette is scared to tell Angie because she knows how bad her daughter will react when she finds out that her mother cheated. I see lots of drama coming to Bette’s life…Kristen leaving and Angie angry with her…now thats where Tina will come in and makes thing better..i hope :P lol bring out the drama you are good with that..can’t wait to read more :)
Hey Gumby, Another entertaining chapter in the lives of the gang. I adore the simple way that you embody all of the characters and generate such honest dialogue. The gals discussing Bette and Tina future was blissful and brilliantly nuanced. ALice being her typicla loud mouth self as Shane tried to temper Alice’s outlandish ideas as Dana chipped in when necessary. Helena sat back then took her own path. Bette’s discussion with Angelica was full of love and tried to difuse the situation but failed. Kristen is good for Bette but knows that now is the time to move on. Fabulous fan fiction. Much gratitude for your hard work and wonderful words. Your Loyal Fan.
Kirsten is right one more time, Bette and Tina must to talk to Angie, no matter how hard or painful will be it will be better for Angie. B&T are afraid to face their feelings but if they don’t take the risk they will never be happy with another person, they are soulmate and should be together. Great chapter Gumby and thansk to Chicki for posted it.
This is a great story. You can feel the pain of all involved directly and indirectly in the Angelica inquisition. I think B&T need to confess to their daughter what happened. It will make them human to her when they can live up to their short comings and it will enable them to move on. I’m in the very small minority that believe the Tibette ship sailed (and sank) a long time ago and every one needs to move on. As Bette said, “sometimes love is not enough”. I like Kristen alot and even with her intended plan to leave Bette I think this will put another gaping hole in Bette’s heart. Love and lust are not enough to sustain a relationship. I’d like to see Bette admit her(and Tina’s) flaw to Angelica. I hope Bette and Tina can truly move on. I hope Angelica can appreciate that maybe their not being together was the best thing for everyone. I accept I’m the lone voice. No hate mail please.. Great great story
Just tell the girl already for fuck sakes!!!