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    There Is No If

    Story written on January 26, 2008 by tiff_duke.
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    Number of Comments: 52
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=68385
    Author Notes:

    Look: it’s another post-season 4 story.

    "Alice," Bette greeted as she approached her friend.

    Alice turned, and smiled at her friend. "Dean Porter. I was wondering when you were going to corner me and talk."

    Bette smiled faintly, briefly glancing around the people in her living room, at their friends who were welcoming Bette back from her trip to New York, to catch up on what had happened in New York with Jodie.

    Alice watched her. "Bette?"

    "Did she say if she was coming?" Bette didn’t need to mention whom she was referring to. It was always going to be the same person.

    Alice glanced at her, and sighed. "She had plans."

    Bette paused, and turned to her. "I see."

    "Bette you’ve got to let her go."

    Bette laughed lightly. "I don’t know–"

    "Don’t start with me, Porter." Alice cut her off. "Look, you’re back from just successfully winning back your girlfriend. You really didn’t expect Tina to be here, did you?"

    Bette’s confused smile remained. "I don’t know what you’re insinuating, Alice."

    "Insinuating, nothing. I’m flat-out telling, my friend." Alice looked at Bette sternly. "You’ve made your beds. Yours has another woman on it. You’re both just going to have to lie on separate beds."

    Bette lost her smile, Alice’s harsh words not something she’d been expecting. "That’s… very straightforward of you, Alice."

    "Yeah, well, I’ve had to give TK a lecture about it. Now it’s your turn." Alice glanced down at her empty glass. "I need a refill. You want anything?"

    "I’ll go with you."

    Alice smiled weakly. "Bette, I’m making a dramatic exit. It won’t really work if you come with me."

    "Why did you give her a lecture?" Bette inquired, ignoring Alice’s statement.

    "Frak me," Alice muttered, realizing she was really going to have this conversation. She looked up at Bette. "She’s decided to start dating. And judging from that violent look you’re giving me, you should know that she’s been scoping out women. And… she wasn’t really showing signs of being into it. We’d go out night after night just looking, until her dear friend — me — pointed out that you have a girlfriend and she had to at least get a feel for being single again."

    "So you were being a good friend," Bette said tightly.

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    2. Tiff take the ? out of that story. Just last week I was reading over some of your stories wishing you were back.I felt so sad for Tina saying what she said to Bette.It broke my heart.

    4. I loved it. such well written, poignant dialogue and well written. I’m hoping some of this gets included in 504 bit prob not. please keep up the good work …and quickly ;-)

    6. My limited creativity leaves me but one way to compliment you by saying ‘thank you for writing’. It doesn’t seem enough to relay how I always enjoy your stories. Again, thanks.

    10. Of course this should be TBC. I feel so terrible for Tina, but I am glad she laid it all out. Bette needs to truly know her choices and clearly make one. I will be hoping for her to choose the love of her life Tina!

    11. I’m really loving your portrayal of these two beautiful women. Their angst is legendary. You simply must continue the story. I want to hear what Bette has to say in response to Tina’s compelling admission of a misunderstood love.

    12. i don’t care if it’s post season 1, 2, 3 or 4 or whatever, as long as YOU’re writing and posting and keep posting and making us happy with future TiBette reunon :)

    15. Wow welcome back Tiffy – I’m sure we are in for a roller coaster with this story, but I know it will be worth it. And ??? – surely you know the answer from the the fact that you have comments from 2 of the “living legends of Tibette FanFiction” – Seahurst and Skipton!

    25. You really, need to get rid of those nasty ‘??’ at the end of TBC. For good. :) This is so far breaking my heart, so you need to keep writing. :)

    34. tbc? Now that is a very silly question. You must continue. Tina finally told Bette what she should have sooner, so now the ball is in Bette’s court. Thanks

    35. Yes, please, continue writing this story! If you need me to beg, I will. The B&T scene is totally heartbreaking but it’s the kind of conversation that they need to have, especially in the show, so that they can heal and welcome the possibility of starting again. And I like how this story reinforces my belief that B&T can never be just friends. They are two pieces of one soul who won’t be able to maintain a mere platonic relationship. I don’t know how you do it, TD, but you’re damn good in dialogues. They sound like everyday conversations but they are laden with emotions. Your lines are not trite and they don’t sound recycled and pedestrian at all. In other words, you rock, TD! Thank you for this great opening chapter and I look forward to reading more. PPS. :>

    36. THANK THE GODDESS YOU’RE BACK!!!!!!!! Now, just take away that ? after Tbc and my happiness and relief will be complete. Oh, and please don’t go away for so long…my fan fiction heart can’t take it! Thank you!

    38. Wow, that was really, really brutal to read. I think that is a positive. I just mean that it was incredibly emotional..and tough to read for that reason. I hope Bette gets her head on straight. Jodi is a rebound.. but one who puts her in a subordinate position like she once did to Tina. I hope Tina finds some happiness outside of Bette because she deserves to have someone if Bette is “moving on.”

    42. I’m sooo glad that you are back with another story. I LOVE ALL your tibette stories. Your writing is just amazing, so witty and intelligent and totally alive. Please continue and please do it very soon. You know, I’ve been reading your stories over and over and over again coz you kinda stopped for a while so I’m truly happy that another story is coming :)

    44. Wow, Tiff, you continue to blow us away, personally, I want NO waiting…I want Bette to rush to her, I want the end of this story, I want, I want, I want…ok, I do like the slow burn, but i want the fairy tale ending right now. As always, thanks for your time and effort to your stories!!!

    47. Oh, come on, TD!!! Do you really have to ask? Of course, you should continue! You’ve got me misty eyed and sniffling. I am so glad that they had that conversation. I can totally feel the emotions running through them. I have never seen two people who really and truly belong together and who have such an intense connection. I will definitely be craving updates to this story. My God, it just touched me and tugged at my heart strings! I’m going to go back and read this again. PPVS! I love it!

    49. i always love to read anything that you write… i’ve re-read every story you’ve got posted on this site several times and they just keep getting better.keep writing and i for one will happily keep reading.x.x.

    50. TBC….are you kidding me? You better, I’m so totally hooked now on this dialogue! Tiff you are a master at writing dialogue between these two. It’s always emotional and thought provoking and I’m going to thoroughly enjoy each and every page of this story as it unfolds.

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