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An End Has a Start – Part 19
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Bette was listening to talk radio and murmuring under her breath as she sat in traffic. The right-winger blaring through her car stereo was pissing her off, but she seemed unable to turn him off. She was engaged in a one-sided debate, rebutting all of what she considered to be ridiculous claims as soon as he uttered them. It was something that Tina found nearly intolerable on the occasions she caught Bette doing it, but Tina wasn’t with her now, and the Rush Hour Debate Club was in session. Besides, even if talking back at the radio was slightly crazy, it gave her an outlet for her traffic-induced frustrations. She resisted the urge to lean on the horn as the car in front of her crept down the street at a pace far below the speed limit. It wasn’t safe to overtake the idiot, either. She sighed in annoyance, and glanced down the familiar street.
She had been out most of the morning handling some business across town, with the help of James, and picking up Tina’s dry cleaning, a haul which included the understated black suit Tina planned on wearing to the funeral. Bette squinted through the windshield down the street. She thought she could see… in fact she did see; people were going in and out of The Planet. Apparently Kit and Helena had re-opened it up for business.
Bette shut off the car radio and tried to work through her inner turmoil. Should she stop in and talk to Kit? She might as well, right? Things were strained between them – they hadn’t spoken in days, but she wanted to work it out.
Not wanting to announce her arrival by using The Planet’s valet service, she scanned the street for a potential parking spot. Seeing one, she parallel parked across the street from The Planet. Bette got out of the car and trotted across the street, pausing just outside of the doorway to collect her thoughts. What was she going to say to Kit, anyway?
She moved aside to let a couple exiting the café pass, and then stepped inside. It was busy but still fairly quiet inside, and she half-expected to see Alice and her ubiquitous laptop at one of the tables, but she wasn’t there. She didn’t see Kit either. Bette stood near the entrance, weighing her options, when someone approached her and placed a cool hand on her arm. “Bette?”
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You go omalley, this was a great chapter, those girls should have had that talk a long time ago, I hate having that stuff between my sister and myself and sometimes it dose take years to unload all the way. Can’t wait to see what Hels thinks is going on w/Max. Thank you, Md aka Oma
Kit: “Sounds to me like she was maybe believing what she wanted to believe, not what she was seeing.” Why would Kit say this. Does she think that Tina is on denial that Bette will never cheat again? Kit should be at least felt relieved that B&T are still okey after Tina seeing the video. Really, what’s up with Max? Did she kill Jenny? How sweet of Angie to check her momma B. Tina must have sent her to go and make Momma B feel better. Thank you for yet another great post. It took too long but just take your time in writing. post when you’re ready.:]
Personally, I don’t think Tina believed Bette saying she was ok. I think she sent Angie to Bette so she could discreetly make some calls to try and determine what is going on with Bette. To find out who she saw or talked with. Tina is no dummy and she loves Bette and knows her better than she knows herself. Consequently Tina is on the telephone right now and no doubt she will straighten this thing out herself. I hate to see Tina and Kit argue but Tina will make Kit understand why she did not see what she thought she saw. MY opinion only. Thanks for posting.
Personally, I don’t think Tina believed Bette saying she was ok. I think she sent Angie to Bette so she could discreetly make some calls to try and determine what is going on with Bette. To find out who she saw or talked with. Tina is no dummy and she loves Bette and knows her better than she knows herself. Consequently Tina is on the telephone right now and no doubt she will straighten this thing out herself. I hate to see Tina and Kit argue but Tina will make Kit understand why she did not see what she thought she saw. MY opinion only. Thanks for posting.
I’m glad your back Omalley. I missed this story and happy that you will be updating more frequently. It seems like no matter what Bette does, she never catches a break. Glad Angie went to her mom and hopefully Tina will make Bette feel even better.
great one here omalley! now if only you would do it more often ;)
The conversation with Helena was a good starting point, but what was Hels going to say about Max? Anyway, now that she’s made her mind up to try to be there for her friends, hopefully Bette can try making it up with Shane (and maybe Max too), but that’s going to be hard. Kit and Bette… that’s even worse. Those two, one day, are going to stop the cycle of letting each other down… Maybe Helena can talk some sense into Kit, and Tina can talk some sense into Bette over the whole thing. I hope they fix the rift before the funeral. Angie trying to make her Mama B feel better was way cute, though. I wouldn’t be surprised if Tina sent their daughter to cheer up Bette. It seems to have worked. :) This was a great update, omalley. I’ll look for more this week. Thanks!
Jenny Schecter:Posthumous Madness.
Helena/Max: talk about a pregnant pause!
Man, things are all screwed up. Maybe it is time for the Porter-Kennard clan to be just the three of them for awhile.
Great update! PPS
Yes! you posted. Excellent update. I was missing this story. Thank you.
“Bette was never totally comfortable with Helena the way she was with her other friends.” Thank you! Somebody wrote down the original state of their relationship finally. Yeah! :o) Kit disappoints me on the other hand. Great update!
Seems Tina a bit oblivious to Bette’s expression. Tina had always known something was wrong with Bette, even when Bette told Tina things were fine. The Porter sisters in a feud, look out for when the shit hits the fan. How will Max and Shane react to B&T when they show up at the funeral??????? Great update. Don’t forget us.
Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! The Kit-Bette fight was painful to read. Both had good points…but painful. How sweet that Angie can bring the love and warmth back into your story with a simply hug and concern for her mama. Sweet. BTW: as a gal living in So Cal…it’s much better to let things go while in traffic…debating in cars with right wing crazies will only escalate your blood pressure with the long slow traffic lines. We want Bette to live for a long time with her family. :)
Just an outstanding update. The convo between the Porter girls was spot on. The way you write their facial expressions is so believable. I felt as if I were spying on them. Thanks for the update.
You know, I think Tina should invite Kit to watch the video with her and then point out how she knows it isn’t what it appears to be. Then Bette and Kit need to have a real heart to heart or they will not have a relationship in the future, especially if they move to New York as planned. A feud and distance is a mixture for a deadly cocktail. Wonderful update Omalley..this is a great follow-up to S6. PPS!
Hey omalley, It was great to have Bette out and about. After everything she, Tina and Angie have been throught the last few days, it should have been good to get some fresh air and distance.Meeting Helena was awkward for Bette as there is still a residue of distrust given Helena’s relationship and treatment of Tina fighting against Bette’s compassion for a woman deceived by her lover. Good to have Bette’s caring come through as this pair do have so much in common.Then Bette and Kit’s heated discussion; both the gals are still angry at each other: Kit for seeing Bette ‘cheat’ and then lie to her. Bette for having her sister doubt her word and believe Jenny’s twisted view of events. Even sharing the truth about the video and Tina’s thoughts haven’t overcome this wound.Bette’s return home then demeanor affected Angie. How adorable was she in coming to her mother’s side and offering undying love and understanding.I hope that Tina has a few words to say to Kit and Bette; Otherwise I am sure she will knock heads together.Such a sadness as these sisters have lost their way.Thahnk for this provocative and challeging adventure. I can’t wait to read more. Your Loyal Fan.
all caught up… so glad tiana saw the clip from jenny’s phone… and said what she said… it only… anyway… i think i also no why max is acting the way he is acting towards bette and tina… he wanted them to adopt his baby and they won’t… maybe its getting to close and he is thinking more and more about it… and kit… wtf… tina was right… kit should of believed bette… grat updates… pps
wow. kit was rough…maybe she’s really upset that b and r leaving town but hey corny as it sounds-if u love someone let them go!!! nice convo and reveal of b’s feelings about helena…hope hel gets to finish abt max!!! i never warmed to that character. ths so much for posting.