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An End Has a Start – Part 7
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Tina paced back and forth across the length of the hotel lobby, aware that she was drawing curious glances from the customers and employees that were around and not caring. Pacing helped when she needed to think. The chime from one of the hotel’s elevators sounded, and Tina halted her steps, glancing towards the elevator doors. A handful of people stepped out onto the polished floor of the lobby, dispersing toward the reception desk or the hotel doors. Tina turned away, and resumed pacing.
She’d left Bette upstairs, not really wanting to be in the same room with her, and yet not wanting to be away from her at the same time. It was more than frustrating; it was tearing her apart. The tragedy of Jenny’s death made her want to draw her friends, her loved ones – Bette – near, even though Bette was the last person she wanted to be around at the moment.
Even if Bette hadn’t betrayed her by cheating, she had betrayed her by not being totally honest. Apparently, she and Jenny had been involved in some sort of twisted blackmail game, one that had put their family at risk. What if the police found out? It was a given that they would. Any suspicion that led to an arrest would be based on circumstantial evidence, of course – a lot of people hated Jenny. But people are convicted on circumstantial evidence all the time… Tina stopped pacing and looked upwards, studying the high ceiling of the hotel’s atrium. She wasn’t going to let her thoughts travel down that avenue. It was unbearable.
She let her gaze drop and stared into space, absorbed in thought. Surely it wouldn’t come to a trial. The police would decide it was an accident. There wasn’t any evidence to incriminate anyone, was there? There couldn’t be. Tina refused to believe that any of her friends were capable of murder. And Bette… Her mind rejected the thought automatically. If there was no evidence, they would have to rule it an accident, which is what it probably had been. It was that or… or it was suicide.
Suicide. Oh, Jenny. Tina didn’t want to believe that either. Tina bent her head and closed her eyes. She hoped that Jenny was at peace, wherever she was. She hoped Jenny hadn’t done this to herself in some final, terrible act of self-sabotage, or worse, revenge, in the mad hope that one of their circle of friends would be accused and found guilty. It was horrible – awful to contemplate. That couldn’t be the truth. It just couldn’t. It had been an accident. A horrible accident and nothing more. It was the only conclusion that Tina’s mind and heart could accept.
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that was good!! update soon please!!!!! :D
Just caught up on this story…love it!!! Can’t to see what is next for these two!
“”We can’t eat at The Planet today, Angie. It’s closed. I told you that before.” Tina looked at Bette for backup in trying to get Angelica to behave, but Bette was staring at her menu as if it contained the secret to happiness in its text.” …This is an example of how you are one of the best writers on this site…back to the story…
Understanding how much I love and appreciate fanfic, I have to say, this story is above fanfic. You showed us the nuances and shades of human relationship. Thanks!
I think Tina’s got a lot on her plate, betrayal, some embarrassment, worry, grief, and a daughter to take care of on top of all that. But I think she’s starting to see which of those is most important in all this. Time with her family is helping, even if she is still mad at Bette. And she does believe Bette about the Kelly thing, there’s that… I hope Tina actually reveals that soon and puts Bette out of her misery about that at least. This was an excellent chapter, omalley. Thank you and please post soon.
Omalley that was perfectly written! However, Tina’s attitude is far to harsh for Bette’s perceived crime. Bette did NOT cheat, she remained faithful to Tina as she promised she would from now on. There was nothing to tell until Jenny started her blackmail. If Tina believes Bette as she says she does, she needs to drop this and they need to get back to where they were before Jenny’s death. Awaiting your next update Omalley.
I hope that Tina knows that Bette didn’t cheat and that Jenny was playing all of them. Bette should have told her but they need to be able to move on from this. pps
I don’t think that Jenny ever had a good bone in her. From the time she stepped into LA until her death. She used everybody to get what she wanted.
Mall…Please explain this to me? How do you…where do you go to get these perceptios of T & B? I truly enjoy the way you express the differing levels of emotion. …Sorry, but I just saw a bartendar playing forward to a busboy. So cute!! Hey, it was and is sooooo good to see our globe playing in the sand…..Sorry. Back to you..This chappy has left me with unconcluding thoughts regarding Tina. I’m not sure why. Has nothing to do with you. I was and have been totally wrapped in the Tine Monologue. But gimme sum, sum, Bette. Please post as soon as you can. :p
Will B&T ever let go of all of this mistrust??????? Jenny was a Bitch!!!!!! She is still raging havoc to the people left behind. Tina needs to tell Bette that she believes her. Bette needs to let go and move on. B&T need to come together and become ONE again. Great post. PPS
Bette needs to let go! PPS
Tina needs to let go now…it’s becoming tedious. Bette eventually came forward and now look at her. They need to talk and put this behind them.
I hope they will talk this over. I am so scared that Tina might turn back into S3 cold Tina and being all mean to Bette?
Tina is in a difficult position and I can’t believe Bette is so stupid as to risk everything again. Did she not learn anything when they were separated the last time!!!!
I hope Bette and Tina can talk about this and get pass all of it and be what they were before this all blew up in the face. Thank you for another great update :)
It’s scary how Tina can get so mean, cold and calculating. But I understand where her quiet rage is coming from. The adorable, pure and innocent Angelica binds them together and I think they do have a future together once they’ve processed and gotten over the tragedy and the trust/communication issues that went with it. Excellent post as always, omalley. Thank you!!! :>
oh yeah, i so know that place T’s at!!! pps
Just caught up with the last 3 chs. and they both need to talk about this without arguing about it and let it all go. Tina knows Bette has this deep seated fear that if she messes up they are finished. She also knows that Bette would not betray their love and trust ever again, so Tina needs to tell her that and to let it go finally. In any of this, I don’t think Bette ever told Tina to look at the broken glass that she had to clean up when Kelly dropped it and that is why she was on her knees to begin with, cleaning up the wine and the glass. You know, I’ll bet there may be a few shards under the table kelly was perched on. After all, she was in the way of Bette’s cleaning because she did not move out of the way. They need to meet each other half way on this and get over it and the hell out of LA. Thanks for posting.
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!! PPS!!!!