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A few extra scenes for Episode 505
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Bette cried herself to sleep that night too. It was one of the worst days in her recent memory, save the death of her father. She was tormented by what she had done, by what she wanted to do, with Tina. Behind Jodie’s back. It hardly seemed fair to be so in love with two people at once. What an odd predicament. That two such disparate personalities could vie for her heart so effectively.
She wished for a sign. She wanted someone to tell her the right thing to do. She hadn’t eaten all day. She couldn’t sleep, even though she was exhausted from the emotion. She didn’t dare to ask for anyone’s advice. The derision that would follow her explanation of the situation would be swift indeed. She imagined it in her mind’s eye.
“So what you’re telling me is you don’t know which one to pick?” Alice would say. “Maybe if you talked to them about it, it would turn out neither one wants you, ya arrogant entitled brat!”
It’s what she was really. She had always framed it as confident. But it was true. She had an arrogance about her. Self-esteem had never been her short suit. Her father had seen to that. Always praising her work, but demanding her best at the same time. She held herself to a higher standard and as a result had always expected love and attention to flow her way.
Where’s a reflective pond when you need one?
Bette took solace in her own witty, self-deprecating metaphor.
She flung the covers from her and stood up. She wished Angelica was there. At least she could take some comfort in her presence in the next room even if she was sleeping. But Tina had her. Tina also had a grip that could not be denied. She was the only one that had ever broken her heart.
“That’s it,” she recognized her own epiphany. “That’s why I’m so reticent to go back to her again.”
Bette glanced at the clock on her bedside table. Midnight. It was too late to phone. She didn’t care. She had to talk to her.
“Hello,” Tina’s groggy voice was on the other end of the line.
“I’m sorry I tried to kiss you again when you said it couldn’t happen,” Bette said quickly.
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Lol, You know you rushed that finale. You had atleast a couple more post on this story. . Tina spoke, what I thought. I was wondering why, she didn’t rush over in her pajamas to make this declaration in person. But, hey i’ll take Tibette any way I can get them . I look forward to your other stories.
ok JKS.. count me in on your manifesto.. you are so right.. get them to have sex is great for the audience but help nothing in a real reconnection.. what kind of relationship can have a second or third chance if they keep avoiding the same issues that lead them to be where they are now.. LACK OF TALK.. well i just hope they start talking.. really talk.. great to read your story.. bring it on more :-)
I’ll take them anyway we can. thanks
You know sometimes talking is over rated. They do have things to talk about, but I think they need to jump ahead first, their will be time for talking after. Why does Bette need anything to sleep in?
Thank God for you Swimmie. Let’s hope they talk at some point. Keep it going baby. PPS
You did not need to rush the ending you where always heading in the right direction. The two of them yes I agree need to talk, but if we all think back to the past seasons and how they have evolved from those days. They need this slow build up to make them BOTH realize that they are so each others first, last and forever. Tina needed to grow independant of Bette and she has sure done a fine job of that. And Bette needed to get a dose of “I am not the only one who matters in this relationship”. And Jodie sure clipped her wings and brought her down to reality. I have to say that for the actual show I have always not been 100% sure IC will bring our girls back together. But after each episode that fear is disappearing. Great story and hey if you want to throw a few more chapters of this in I wont complain !!!
I guess the “why’s” don’t have it, or don’t matter, or something. Diatribe away, any time you want. (But, um, what’s wrong w/lawyers, exactly?)
I couldn’t agree more with the spirit of your diatribe. The way the writers have B and T behaving is like pre high school. Unbelievably immature, and certainly not “earning” a reconciliation. No one stepping up to the plate and saying, “hey, this is what’s going on for me… It’s quite outrageous, if you ask me, just a ploy to tease the audience for a week until they sleep with each other. It’s getting tiring.
“Are you drunk?” HA!!!
Fins, you rock, thanks!!
Hmm…well they could talk while having sex, how is that for compromise? LOL!!! Great chapter swimmie. I love your take on things. xoxo
Swimming, I couldn’t agree with you more. Both of these characters need to earn the right to reconcile. They certainly speak a lot with their eyes and facial expression but I want words too. Period. We have not seen this happen so far in S5. I’m not into spoilers this season so I hope the writers actually have them talking at some point. I don’t understand why the relationship continues to be recycled with the same flaws. It makes no sense.
We agree with you that B&T need to talk and communicate with each other. Otherwise, there would always be doubts, and misinterpretation on their relationship. We know they do not have a problem with their “sex” drive. The “chemistry” has always been there. But they need to solve those issues that made them fall apart, in order to regain their strength as a couple. Thanks for sharing this with us. Sincerely, Lucero & Marsha – Your fans from Mexico City
It is because the writers have no clue how to write people that actually talk about their problems, life or anything else that matters. Not one couple actually sits down and talks, well maybe Tasha and Alice this season. Maybe as the season progresses we will get some dialog going between Bette and Tina.
it felt like reading cliffnotes of the entire season LOL
And even your economy of words will be more than we’ll get from the show. Watch and see. Thank ya, Swim!
Just loved your extensions to episode 505…alot less exasperating than the tv show, has great timing and very enjoyable to read. Thank you.
I do so hope that Bette and Tina actually talk soon. I got a kick out of your “quick and dirty” reconciliation. :)
OMG OMG OMG…is this…is this…is this like…sarcasm? Heheh… Like…um…(no, I’m not an 80’s Valley Girl)…well, like…swiiiiiiiiiiiiim! So is this like what you think IC is gonna do to us? Have them realize they belong together…but never have them talk? Just jump into bed…and go to sleep like it was all a bad dream…and never…?…ssshhh…’talk’…OMG! I bet that’s what’s gonna happen! And if not…what a great stab you just made! (Sorry, it’s late…need my beauty sleep)…( & it also helps me think…duh) Thank you, swimmeister!!!
pas fini du tout!(and now, if you’re not french, say Hi to Google translator!)
JKS, are YOU drunk?
I am also wth you manifesto JKS, and I agree with you that they are rusing this pair in the show. Sadly I feel that they are rushing B&T and other chatactes this season, because for some reason they feel that they need to wrap everything up thinking that this will be the last season. There have been hints that it is in part due to the “writer’s strike”. I don’t buy that, I think that for some odd reason there is a feeling in “the biss” that since QAF only lasted 5 seasons, the that should or would be the fate of TLW. The only problem with that line of reasoning in that they is still A LOT of stories to be told in TLW because (in my opinion) although B&T are the central couple, there are VERY strong stories line throughout the other members of the cast, where QAF was too centered around one character. It maybe time for another letter writing campaign.
I’m loving all this burst of creativity actually inspired by the show lately. I like how you resolved this.. with Bette actually getting her confidence back. Making a decision. I really don’t see her as being in love wtih Jodi.. at least not on the show. It comes across as more of a fear of failing in yet another relationship. They have a lot in common. But that isn’t love. Hope there is more from you coming in the White Lie story. I’m still excited about their family overnight.
JKS, don’t worry, we’re getting closer and closer to the “uber processing”. Just don’t wish it away to fast because ten we’ll start the long wait again for S6! Great job by the way.
hey JKS, funny, just before I read this little snippet on ep505 I was just talking about the exact same thing with someone else, how they’re sort of being rushed on the show to going back and being just as dysfunction as they were in the first place, lol, anyway, really appreciate what you did here, and that last line or two had me in stitches, genius! Sofa x
I second that wish JKS, but I seriously doubt we will get it…IC’s never been big on letting us in on the “why’s” of anything. Maybe you should show us how it should be done! Thanks for these few extra scenes and the dialog it did contain. It is very much appreciated.
That was we want on the show, awesome and love it! Thanks!
yeah??? why such a hurry to complete the story??? It was JUST getting to the GOOD PART!!!!!
I agree with Chickster you could have let them talk while having sex, that would have been interesting and the chapter would have been at least a page longer lol. Good job swimmie
Your reading into that scene was beautiful, but I have to agree with everybody here you rushed the final chapter a little, I really would like to see this story continue and really see them talking to one another to eliminate that final brick wall that is separating them that represent all the pain and mistakes they done and inflicted on each other
Thanks everyone for your comments…I feel I have to respond given the number that have been along the same lines. The point of this originally not intended chapter was to feel rushed, simply because I feel like the characters are being rushed together on the show. I don’t like it, it’s not fair and this is my response. It is my intention to “not rush” the other story I have going. Thanks again for reading and commenting, I do appreciate it.
so throughly enjoy how your mind works swimmie. ive found that it is a lesbian characteristic of talking. but its a good thing (most of the time!) thx for your time.
JKS are you drunk? You just can’t leave the story there! Come one! I’m sure you can come up with another chappy. *sigh* I so love your writing.
Hey JKS, If only it could have been so simple. I think the writiers wan tot see these gals suffer more than that. The resolution did remind me of Tina’s return to Bette at the end of Season 3. They just slipped back. Brilliant writing. Many thanks from Your Loyal Fan.
Light year-leaping or not, I did quite enjoy that. If they’re going to get back together, I hope they really do talk this time around. Hopefully my hoping isn’t too hopeful. It likely is. Anyway, thanks for the post, jks.