Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of PG. Age verification is required to proceed.
The L Wing chapter 168
Login to add story to favorites
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this post.
Loading ...
THE L WING Chapter 168
NARRATION OF PRESIDENT BETTE KENNARD-PORTER
Its been a beautiful day – for the first time in a long time Tina and I have spent the whole day just revelling in each other’s company. We stayed in bed until lunchtime , then afterwards we went for a walk on the estate.
Despite the time of the year the weather is terrific- cold but sunny and the ground is still hard from all the frosts and snow we have had. But there is a real hint that spring will soon make its presence felt . I am really beginning to feel better – being in Virginia is my grounding – the place where I recharge my batteries for the draining environment in Washington.
We have cooked dinner together and are lying on the sofa together. I am resting one hand on her stomach.
“You know what I am really looking forward to “ Tina says after a few minutes silence
“So many things – like holding her for the first time and looking at her and seeing her beautiful mommy “
“I wasn’t talking about the baby but I agree that will be special “
“Sorry – I just assumed you were thinking about her like I am “
“Well I am indirectly – what I am looking forward to is when you are not the President anymore and this is our home. Just our family – no demands on you “
“You think people will forget about me when I’m not the sitting President ? “
“No – of course not – but I get you to myself “
I kiss her neck
“It bothers you ?”
“I hate the long days you work when all I know you want is to come to the Residence and be normal with me “
“Everyone has to work sweetie – and you have worked some long shifts “
“I know – I guess I mean that we can be a family and do more normal things “
“I get a security detail for the rest of my life and so do you “
“I know that – but it will be less crazy than it is at the moment “
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Well if Bette has to worry about Alice stabbing her in the back, then she needs to get rid of her now. As far as Alice reveiling info. I’m sure that would fall under treason. Besides, she must have her own skeltons which Bette can hold over her head. Instead of firing her, get her a new job some place in Siberia. Call it a promotion or better yet let Peggy have her. But get her away from B&T.
I think Alice has spoken the truth in alot of ways, and she is certainly not the only one that has been given multiple chances…Tina’s sister, Tina’s mother, etc. I want Bette to be the best president and I WISH she would stop letting Tina control her and start thinking of something besides sex….come on ally…
Great chapter AllyE. So happy I don’t have to make that decision. Maaybe Bette should talk to Alice as friends and reiterate what Shane has just shared with her. Maybe Alice will see the light.
Of course Bette could always arrange for a quiet and covert assasination of Alice and have her corpse dropped into the middle of the ocean from a high altitude. That would take care of the problem and Bette and Tina would be free to be beautiful and in love. But I’d lose even more respect for Bette. I’d lose more repect for her if she solved her problems by sweeping them under the rug in any fashion. I thought Bette’s presidency was supposed to be about helping people and to conform to a higher standard.
Thank God for Shane defending Alice, I hope Alice decides to resign because she doesn’t to treated like that by her friends. Everybody makes mistakes. including Tina . Lucy , should I go on. Instead of talking to Alice to explain to her about her behavior they ae going to can her , that is totally uncalled for. I hope Alice leaves White House with class.
First of all GREAT chapter Ally and I hope that you are feeling MUCH better. I totally disagree with ayesha, Alice is not the type that can be bought off. Her emotions would take over and she would cut off her noise to spite her face. As a friend and human being Alice does deserve some compassion for what she is going through. Both Bette and Shane know what is causing this problem with Alice (a kind of seperation anxiety and the fear of being left behind), yet as her friends they have NOT pulled her aside and talked to her privately together. They should at LEAST try to do that once Alice returns, because Alice is clearly hurting emotionally. This is the reason that she lashes out at Tina and Carmen. Alice REALLY as an emotional problem that she needs help in addressing. If she continues to hurt and feels isolated or casted aside, she could be a VERY powerful “Woman Scorned”. And that would be SOOOOOOOOO SAD to see such a long standing friendship come to that. All three of then deserve better than what they are doing now.
Oh here we go!! Mate…that was excellent and I can just see this foreshadowing. Alice is going to be trouble!
Nice twist Ally….I hope Bette does not fall for black mail, although this is great what u r setting up….Bette needs to set the record straight if she decides to bring Alice back and give her some mean ass assignments as a senior staff member..yeah…yeah…yeah thats it..
I agree with cpq. Alice needs help from Bette and Shane who have found their women and just left Alice hanging. Let’s not forget that Tina’s sister f’d her over with Jodi and didn’t get much consoling from Bette or Tina even. She feels left out and droped by her friends. How many times does Shane have to say, “She’s your oldest friend”? I certainly wouldn’t treat my oldest friend that way. When has either of them sat down, spent time or had a heart to heart with her. And this bit with Tina making cracks about Tasha who has done nothing but show respect and do a great job for Bette is totally uncalled for. What’s that all about…Tina needs to stop being such a bitch where she’s concerned. I don’t think either of them would like being treated the way they’ve treated Alice. I think Tina’s still pissed about Alice and Helena. Such drama!! I love it. PPS
I totally agree with Griffen. Alice is not totally at fault here. Blame needs to be put on other people (Tina) and not just Alice. Hopefully Shane listens to Shane and not her controlling wife.
Sorry I meant that Better should listen to Shane and not Her controlling wife.
Bette needs to make Alice make the decision
Bette does need to have a private and pointed heart to heartv with Alice, disciplining, or firing friends is horrible
Delicious!
whoa!!! i would sack alice but i see shane’s point…however…alice is a liability either way…bette should find another option…give alice a special mission maybe where she feels ‘good’ about herself and find the woman a gf, in a hurry but its not fair that Tina has to be subjected to alice’s shit…PPS
IN MY WORLD, the real world…I make it a point not to socialise with workmates…I learnt that many years ago when I fell in-love with one…it was great to be 2gether but when the shit hit the fan it hit the fan all round at home and at work…and the Alice/Shane/Bette relationship is cracking under the strain (Bette’s emotional involvement when the crisis over Shane happened lead to crisis with her and T); Alice’s envy of T’s place in Bette’s life is not helping personally or professionally: Tina is the one who has remained ‘professional’ thru’out this drama while Bette is torn. But I have no doubt Bette is a great President who will eventually make the best decision for her Team, her wife and her country… with T’s strength & support Bette can do this…great stuff Ally…PPS
I agree with ‘ayesha23’ or give Alice a lengthy ‘stress’ leave where she can consider a future not as part of Bette’s Team or a comeback with a ‘once-more only’ chance to behave. She is not behaving very maturely…I wouldn’t want her on my team.
Wow Shane is good and she know Alice gonna bring Bette down. Ok now let Bette make a deal with Alice and hope she not bring trouble or drama to B&T. OK post soon please, thanks!
Tina is not as controlling as others say she is, I think Shane is more controlling than Tina and needs to back off, even if she is chief of staff!
Thank god for Shane, Bette needs to handle Alice not fire her.
For all the chances Bette has given Alice, she has only scolded her in her role as President, never had a heart to heart with her as an old friend. I still maintain that while Alice’s behavior has been atrocious, Bette remains culpable in creating the situation in which Alice acts like that and has not handled her well. In fact, I’d say Bette has failed her as a friend, and yes, precisely because she has been completely wrapped up in Tina. For such a smart operator, Bette’s been kind of dumb about being politic, if not about politcs per se.
OOOOO, the plot thickens. But you know Bette could take Alice out, if she wanted to. Alice has got to go though!
Oh, deliciously diabolical, ally. PPS.
Alice needs to go. All Bette has to do is offer her a huge severence package and make her sign a confidentiality agreement in order to get her money.
More drama! you are the queen! MAybe Bette and Alice could have a serious talk about what is botter so much Alice.
Alice needs to stay!!! About time that Shane stood up for her friend. Shane makes a great point, Bette needs to show her some loyalty since Alice has been there for her for over 10 yrs. I hope that Alice wouldn’t be spiteful if she were fired by the president and go off and write a tell all. But you never know how people will react when feelings are invloved. If Bette doesn’t handle this situatio just right the fall out could be personally and professionally damaging. I have to think that if Bette and Shane sit down w/ Alice and give her some guidelines (very strict) and let her know that if she can not perform her job w/ a more professional attitude that Bette will let her go. Shane brought up a great point about Tina going after Alice just as much Alice has gone after Tina. Bette needs to be as loyal to her long time friend as she is being to her new wife. PPS!
al is going to cause some problems
Alice does need to go and Shane needs to quit defending Alice because of her loyalty to her. Alice does not deserve any more chances and I would think Shane would be on Bette’s side, some friend and cheif of staff she is! PPS
wow …she certainly could! this is getting interesting…
I’d like to buy a vowel.
bette needs to use that trained brain other than thinking about tina. sometimes people just need to know their valuable. thanks.