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THE L WING Chapter 185
PREVIOUSLY
“I just want a permanent reminder of her “
“Well buy a tortoise – they live for 70 years or so but you are not freaking well naming OUR child Emily – hell I would rather call her Alice than Emily. Forget it Bette – do not even mention this again -you call her Emily over my dead body “
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Narration of First Lady Tina Kennard Porter
Bette gets up angrily and goes across to the drinks cabinet. I am glaring at her in just sheer amazement that it would even cross her mind that I would be alright with my child – OUR baby having the same name as her dead lover. A woman who is only dead because I killed her – God how can she be the President and be so utterly fucking insane?
I watch her as she pours herself a drink and adds some ginger to her scotch. She sips at it briefly before adding more ginger and finally she turns back to look at me. I get up and go into the kitchen. I’m hungry – well either I am or the baby is. Either way I grab some milk and a packet of chocolate cookies and go back into the sitting room. Bette has turned the TV on and what a surprise she is watching the news – BBC24. I don’t join her on the sofa – I sit in one of the comfortable chairs and lent back so it tilts and the foot rest springs up – it’s just what I need for my aching legs at the end of what has been a hard day. As Bette reminded me earlier I did eight hours in the office today and the trip to see Shane and Carmen was tiring and I know it also took it out on Bette. There are just times when as much as I love her I could happily strangle her
“What do you want to call her? “ Bette says after a silence between us of about ten minutes
during which time I have eaten four cookies and am considering a fifth and some more milk.
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Ah, you are truly a wonder woman–three great stories that I can’t wait to read and NOW wooing advice. But, but, but–help!!! What color roses?(On, and “Emily” Bette can really be an asshole. And Tina? Tuna steaks when there are chocolate cookies? They both can be such idiots.)
Ally, this was a fabulous chapter…very well thought out and executed. At first when I looked at that long paragraph that was all Tina talking I thought, wow…long speech! But, as I was reading it I was totally into it and thought that is exactly how a rant would come out. Really well done! Then I got to the end and thought…oh my God! Poor Bette, her first two initials are BJ(blow job). I know, but this is how my weird brain works! LOL Thanks Ally!
Seahurst’s comment is funny. But I thought Bette was short for Elizabeth? I like the manner in which you have them fighting. They don’t whimper or run away. They are direct and upfront. While Tina is First Lady Bette is POTUS, she can’t look like a fool in front of her Senior Staff. It is as Tasha said to Papi,”Control your bitches!” Sometimes, I think Bette is too placid when it comes to accepting Tina’s crap. Excellent chapter, tightly written.
Ally, the way you write is so wonderful and perfect. Thank you PPS
Tina is totally sexy when she’s upset like that! I really liked the rhythm and flow of Tina’s speech. I think they both bring a lot to the table when they argue. Neither really backs down. They were both in the wrong. Tina should have told Bette about the offer and Bette shouldn’t have even brought up the idea of naming the baby Emily. Now that things are out in the open, let’s hope they really discuss things. Excellent chapter!!!
I have to say Ally, I’m with the others, mostly. I don’t think Bette is pussywhipped, just juggling being the president & a wife. So Emily as their daughters name – so wrong. Tinas rant – understandable but not ideal. She is pregnant, scared & feels she can’t lean on her wife because she is so busy keeping Bette propped up. Bette can be blinkered & basically, as Lucybelly said, self absorbed. Perhaps that’s due to her job. It’s not exactly 9-5!Ally, this may only be fantasy but you writers do it so well! PPS
I have to say Ally, I’m with the others, mostly. I don’t think Bette is pussywhipped, just juggling being the president & a wife. So Emily as their daughters name – so wrong. Tinas rant – understandable but not ideal. She is pregnant, scared & feels she can’t lean on her wife because she is so busy keeping Bette propped up. Bette can be blinkered & basically, as Lucybelly said, self absorbed. Perhaps that’s due to her job. It’s not exactly 9-5!Ally, this may only be fantasy but you writers do it so well! PPS
WOW, I love when u have them test the waters like that…I am looking 4 ward to their desicussion now…
Ally as always the way you write it is amazing but i have to said that i am agree with Gumby i don’t think that this just show us than even been the President and the First lady they are human and have fears and wishing and maybe it’s not the best way to talk but at least they are talking. Bette did the right thing and i am agree with Tina she has been trying to be so supportive with Bette that try not to show her all her insecurities so it’s time for they for a quality time far away from the white house where they can talk and put out off her feelings. And please someone kick Bette for ask her to call their daughter Emily…
Bette is definitely not pussy-whipped. I think I know what Tina was getting at with regards to confiding in friends. Sure, your partner/spouse/whatever is your friend, but they are so much more than that. They are practically up your ass and WAY cozier than a regular friend and sometimes you need someone who is a few spaces from you to tell things to. This is especially true if it’s a controversial subject. A friend’s wrath hurts, but a partner’s wrath is damn near unavoidable due to being so close. As for Tina’s rant, FUCK YES. But ouch for the hand. :(
AllyE, great chapter and I think Bette was an idiot to mention naming the baby after Emily. They really do need to talk about a lot of things, especially hot pants Alana.
Good chapter. Well good that they talk and let them talk more and everthing gonna be find. Please post soon, thanks!
i agree with funnyone. who has time to tell the other everything anywho. but bette doesnt think very clear sometimes and sometimes you have to be blunt to get the other to understand. thanks.
Damn…no fight I ever had ended like this! I’d fight more often..LOL! Bette, you spelled it wrong. Gumby is with a “G” and it’s “Y”, not “IE”! Excellent as always, I love this story. I don’t feel Bette is weak in their relationship, in fact I think she is very strong. They disagree, and it happens, but I think in every relationship there needs to be one person that is strong enough to not get lost in the details of their side, but consider the best overall. She does that in her job, and she does that in her relationship. Although the communication was rough, it was there and that’s the important part.
Hey Ally, you wanted a debate? … I’m sorry but I think i’ll disappoint you. I totally agree with Gumby. I think the argument was perfect in the sense that it truly reflected the human and “imperfect” side of both women… I still think that Bette was so wrong to even bring up the idea of Emily as a name for their daughter, but I agree that Tina was totally wrong to not mention the offer to Bette, especially if she considered it… No debate here, cause you did a great job with this argument. Bette is right, things needed to be said, and now have to be discussed… In my experience, one is too often so concerned about saying important things in the right way that one doesn’t say them at all, making things even worse… (look at season 1 and 3!)… Better out in the not so perfect way, that not out at all! And like Gumby said, at least they are communicating, and that’s what matters! … Thanks!
I thought Bette was supposed to be all into Tina, but she’s been stunningly unsympathetic towards her, even a little irrational. That whole ‘Emily’ thing is one of those ideas that should have quickly been identified as a very bad idea that should never be mentioned. Nor do I understand Bette flying off the handle over some transgression that never happened. Being in a couple does not mean that you have to report every single thing that happens to you, it’s about doing the right thing by each other and being there for each other. I really don’t think Tina had anything to apologize for in regards to the magazine cover. And that Bette is amazed that Tina has fears about her pregnancy shows that Bette hasn’t been there for Tina. The check was nice of her, but Bette really needs to pull her head out of her ass.
gotta say when this side of Tina comes out, it’s hott!!!! TOTALLY HOTT!!!
Gotta agree with the others, legitimate argument with valid concerns being raised. Bette does not come across to me as pussy-whipped, but rather as a loving partner… often self-absorbed, but loving none the less. However, suggesting the name Emily was about as wrong as you can get. Although to keep things fair, maybe they could go with Emily Helena… just a thought!! Not.
Hey Ally, Great to have Bette and Tina being a real couple. Marriage is tough; there are ups and downs but it is how you weather them that makes the relationship stronger. At least now they are talking things through. I don’t see Bette being pussy whipped more that her day job takes so much confidence and control it is necessary for her to lose some of that in her personal life. Sweet to see the gals coming together after a big fight. Best eay to get things out there sometimes. More please. Many thanks for your courage to show the reality of relationships. Your Loyal Fan.
Great chapter Ally. They both had valid points and altho the convo was rough it was great that they were able to communicate all that. Looking forward to the discussion
tell the president i need a check for a million as well……..lmao……great update….i love this fic even though i dont comment on every chappy……thanx for writing……you have an amazing talent….
Tina has been holding her fears and feelings close to her heart because Bette is not only the President but she is a CONTROL FREAK! Tina’s delivery of her feelings was harsh but it needed to be said. Bette is clueless when it comes to dealing with her pregnant wife. Tina should have told her about the million dollar offer to show her naked pregnant body but she decided against the layout, so she needs to get over it. Ease up Pres…. enjoy your together time with you wife before your bundle of joy arrives because once she does, your lives are going to be turned upside down.
these two fight like adults. Tina confides in others because on some level she does not want to let Bette down by admitting her own fears. But as we can see, once those fears were voiced it gave Bette something to think about. I always enjoy your chapters ally. pps.
An angry and pregnant Tina?? Definitely HOT!! I wonder if Bette had any problems cramming all those zeros into the little box on the check?