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Love and Pride chp 36
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LOVE AND PRIDE 36
Tina sat on the plane and stared out at the clouds as the plane took off from Raleigh airport. She was so confused and scared. All she knew for certain was that she would never come back to this place.
She was 18 and she knew that her childhood was over – she was now a young woman making her own way in the world. A big scary world that did not approve of her sexuality – that judged her because of who she had fallen in love with and found her some how less of a person because of that choice.
Choice? She had not chosen to fall in love with Bette Porter – it would have been easier to stop a juggernaut that somehow stop the leap into the glorious abyss that was her life with the woman she loved.
As much as the rejection had hurt and would always hurt she knew it would become THE motivating fact in her life now. If she had been determined before she was now filled with a steely resolve to succeed that was burning inside of her.
She tried to push the painful scenes out of her head – the moment she had told her grandparents why her mother had thrown her out and how she had tried to explain about Bette.
They had been shocked – hell more than shocked – appalled. They were good people but – well they had never been out of North Carolina – they knew nothing of the world that Tina did.
They heard the word homosexual and they thought instantly of AIDS. They suddenly saw the grand-daughter who they were very proud of as someone carrying a disease that would kill her and contaminate all those around her.
Tina’s tearful protestations that she and Bette were about as safe from HIV as it was possible to get and still be sexual active fell on deaf ears. She had been given no alternative but to take her rucksack and duffle bag and walk away.
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Bette is Tina’s knight in shining……rolls royce!!! aahhhh!!Love it!!In fact I love all of your stories….such a great writer!! Please continue
Can’t believe i was first!!!! I’ve never been first!!!! YOOOHOOOO!!!Just so you know…..you’re one of my favourite writers on here!
Ally, It was sweet to see how all of Bette’s family, Helena included, was concerned about Tina. Peggy sorting out the flight and hotel was marvelous. It was just such an unexpected outpouring of wel;come for Tina especially aftert the trauma of her own homecoming. It is so sad to see how one’s sexuality is all some people can see. This is bad enough in the outside world but to have it it your family is just heartbreaking. Thank the stars that these gals have each other to support and comfort them in times like these. Particularly liked the way Bette and Helena sorted out the adjacent room for Tina. Really thoughtful;. Now I wanna see how these gals enjoy their winter vacation in Boston. Am sure there will be a lot of re-aquainting with each others body as well as seeing the sights. Ally even in the worst of times you manage to show that a flick of hope can carry you through to the light. Many thanks for illuminatng my way. Your Loyal Fan.
ahhhh..that was so sweet. Thanks, Ally. pps
Ally, you had me worried for a minute that Bette had gone all psycho wanting to break Tina’s ribs and suffocating her. Nice of Melvin to loan them the Rolls, but for all the jockeying that can go on curbside at the airport I hope Bette opted for the short-term parking. Ah, yes, ’86. Back in the olden days when one could still go to the gate to greet arriving passengers. And for all the trauma Tina’s family has put her through, I’m guessing that getting used to sudden luxury will offer a different sort of shock. Although it’s the kind a girl could get used to.
Glad to see another post from you, hope you continue to be so prolific
This chapter was really quite nice. I felt bad for Tina not seeing her little sister again and being cut off from her close-minded grandparents, but Bette will see her through. Tina’s pride or no, and Bette’s money aside, the love those two have is rock solid. I’m lax with the commenting, but I’m enjoying this story. Post soon please, ally.
This one was incredibly good, Ally. I think it’s probably among your best chapters.
Bette is AWESOME!And her family loves her unconditionally and that is the true meaning of family. I’m so glad Tina will be surrounded by the love and compassion she deserves. PPS.
i love this bette and tina story! this could set up a really romantic christmas!
“Please come to Boston…” and the song ends there, but Bette and Tina don’t. PPS!
That was great Ally, poor Tina!!! I hope she will let Bette take care of her and help her out. Great to have you back :o))
Grrrrrrrreat chapter, Ally ! I can’t wait to see the interaction between Tina and Bette’s family… I’m also wondering if Helena is going to be able to accept Tina as a new member of her family… ‘Cause let’s face it, it’s probably going to be “slightly” more difficult for her, but I have faith in Helena. I’m sure she won’t disappoint us. It should be very interesting though. Very good job, Ally. Did I mention I loved this story ?
great one ally! that statment about aids is soooooooo TRUE! THIS ONE ROCKS WOMEN!P.P.S.
“yes gals — i am THAT old.” And were they called ‘baseball boots’ in the uk way back in those olden days? ;-)
I love this “over-the-top” reaction from Bette, cause for me it totally makes sense. Considering what happened to Tina and how much Bette loves her, I really believe that she could move a mountain right now if it made Tina happier… Wow, Bette will stop at nothing for her Tina, that’s for sure! Great chapter, and I love the direction this story is taking. I didn’t expect that in fact, but that’s even better, and I’m looking forward to seing where you’re taking them… and us! Thanks Ally.
gee helena was nice!!!! i’m glad they are 2gether. i love all your stories but i have a special thing for this one. PPS
Dec, 1986…16 years after my parents throw me out the house for me telling them I was gay and would be moving in with my art teacher. Told my friends, they throw me out also. It was fling they told me, something controversial I wanted to do to let the world know that I didn’t belonged in society, that I was a hippy. Now more than 20 years later, I still live with the same art teacher and see some similarities in your story and mine. You’ve captured the feelings of loss and loneliness after the abandon very well. Love this story and how it’s developing. Thanks for touching my soul with it.
Bette in a rolls… wow. I’m sure Tina will get a great welcome from Bette’s family too! Gosh Tina’s family are such bigots! Anyway glad that she’ll get to have a wonderful christmas
Good chapter. Bette will take care of Tina and never let anything hurt her!