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    A Second Chance at Forever

    Story written on August 18, 2012 by justkeepswimming.
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    Chapter 8

    Tina placed her hand over Bette’s and offered a light squeeze. 

    But neither one knew if it was a promise of what their future held, or an apology for what it didn’t.

    Chapter 8

    "I’m going home soon, Angie," Bette called up the stairs. "See you tomorrow after school."

    "Bye Mom," the muffled voice came in return through Angie’s closed bedroom door.

    Bette appeared dejected that Angie wasn’t going to leave the confines of her room to say good-bye. She retook her seat at the kitchen table.

    "Having you here is not part of her routine," Tina explained, pouring the last of the tea between their two mugs. "Don’t worry about it."

    "I know," Bette replied. "But I thought she might be more interested in the fact that I was here at all. She disappeared into her room as soon as she got home."

    "She’s more intuitive than you think," Tina said. "She might have sensed some tension when she came in and decided to let us talk."

    "Do you think there was tension?" Bette asked defensively.

    "We might have less of it if we didn’t pick apart every sentence that came out of each other’s mouth," Tina replied.

    "Okay, I’m sorry," Bette said. "I’m not trying to read into everything you say. But I’m not getting my way right now and I’m being petulant."

    "What’s not going your way?" Tina was truly perplexed. Before her sat Bette Porter. Assigned to a senior administrative role at a major University before she had even started her doctoral studies. She had since finished her Ph.D., secured more funding than the Art School at CU had seen in the half century before she became Dean, and yet she still managed to be a great mom.

    "We’ve touched on it," Bette started. "I’m presently lacking a fulfilling personal relationship."

    "So falling back into some bad habits with me seems like the way to go?"

    "Sarcasm. Does not. Become you," Bette replied.

    Tina could not keep herself from laughing at Bette’s delivery.

    "I wasn’t trying to be funny," Bette said seriously.
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    1. And will Bette get who and what she wants? Bette’s actions need to not only speak but shout how much she’s changed… but a relationship takes two people. Tina’s got to be willing to work at it, too. Great post, thanks for the chapter and enjoy your date night. :)

    4. Actually jks, the only question I wanted to ask @spotlight was ‘What can we do to help you find more time to write?… Walk the dog, wash the dishes?… we’re so there. ;-)

    5. Thanks for the update. Yes, I agree that Tina has to want this as well or Bette is again barking up the wrong tree. Words are cheap as its always the actions that point towards the truth. Tina sounds very relationship weary of being with Bette, which is kind of sad, but she does have to protect her heart and Angie. It will be interesting to see if they remain just friends or if they can truly forgive the past and move in a forward direction together. I’m not sure if Tina can do it. I wish you well with this journey in writing their destiny… Being together or not.

    6. Hope you have a wonderful and fun date tonight. Sure hope Bette doesn’t make Tina cut and run from her. She must show the changes she has made in her life rather than just talk about them. If Bette can control her actions Tina is so right there with her and that is where she wants to be but only if she can see the changes that have taken place and know that the relationship is a positive direction for them both not just Bette having what she wants. Great update and thanks for posting.

    11. Thanks JKS for the update!! :-) so many uncertainty in there.. Though Bette has promised to catch Tina if she fall… I think they still need to work it out as a promise can be broken and nothing is eternal :-( sorry for saying those, but it’s reality. Well, I also remember that since this is ff… So what is it if the reality is not the same???? ;-pPPVS!! :-)

    12. As always amazing. I think its time they took it slow what harm could it do. Its been so long since they really talked anyway what’s wrong with the slow pace yes its painfully excruciating but sometimes we need that perspective on the situation like looking in as a third person. Also they have to think about how this change could affect Angie, she’s the one it affected before. Don’t make promises you can’t keep and don’t say things you don’t mean. :P enjoy that date

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