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A Lifetime – c 10
“Yes,” Bette said succinctly and honestly. “I want to be at your side and have people know that you have chosen me.”
Tina looked at Bette and knew that Bette deserved this from her.
“I’m not sure how to do this exactly.”
“Well, you need to think about what you want to do. What you can do. I’ll try to help.”
“Bette, it seems like we’re so busy since we got back from the honeymoon that we don’t take care of each other well enough. We’re so busy and tired and impatient with each other.”
“Why don’t I give you a massage?”
Tina smiled at the offer.
“But baby, I need to talk. I really need to talk. And I need for you to listen.”
They both showered and prepared for bed, but decided to talk in a less erotic place than the bedroom. They sat in opposite chairs in the living room.
“I guess the ‘erogenous zone’ is safer than the bedroom,” grinned Tina and Bette chuckled.
Alice had once barged into their living room and interrupted Tina and Bette who were mostly disrobed and very involved with the other.
“Wow,” Alice had yelled, making no attempt to leave.
Bette and Tina had scrambled to untangle while covering themselves.
“Fuck, Al. Fuck. Fuck.” Bette had yelled. “Get out.”
“Why? You’re dressed now.”
Tina was giggling at the whole scene with Alice baiting a half-dressed Bette.
Ever after, Alice had called their living room, “the erogenous zone.”
So tonight they sat in the “erogenous zone.”
The conversation began with their exploring the consequences of not saying anything. Simply going along with the status quo. Simply having Tina continue to keep quiet about her sexuality. They spent a long time on this. When they finished, Tina understood that Bette simply couldn’t live this way anymore.
They did talk, for a long time, about what Tina should dowhat she was able to do. They discussed Tina telling people at work, one after another, in some kind of priority.
Perhaps they could just mention it when it came up. If a man asked Tina out, she could decline the date by saying that she was in a committed relationship, a gay relationship.
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(61 votes, average: 3.84 out of 5)
Great chapter. Please post soon
I haven’t realized that you were writing another story!! I like this one and I guess I can forgive for writing After loving you (it broke my heart) You said you have lots of ideas, that’s good, give us drama but not sad endings, don’t follow IC’s steps
When you said B&T before the original break-up I thought we were gonna have a flashback to the B&T from “What is Love?” I’m slow. lol Well Tina finally took a big step. I have a feeling more people will be cool with it than she thinks. I mean, it’s not like she’s living where I live. Looking forward to the next chapter!
hmmmmmmmm… nice… now i can’t wait for the party… so please post it soon…
Yesss! thank you! i know Tina loves so much Bette, she was little concerned about work relation ship. I am happy she make that big step cause she make Bette so happy. Great post. just i am wondering what will happen in the party? continue post please!
Nice touch because it’s so true what is more important the love of your life or your job. I’m always reminded that at the end of the day and hopefully all your friends will be gathered around at your funeral no one ever laments that you should have spent more time at work. Thanks P
Just keep me ‘fixed’ Pancha and I’ll be good to go!
Hey ,This is amazing. The gang or part of them Shane and Dana are wise,Alice is just plain nosey Get her a g/f . Like this Bette and Tina “IF ONLY” thanks
Your stories are helping to keep things calm on the chez Techie homefront. Can you arrange to have a new chapter ready every Monday after the show? …how about 10:00 CST? I need my fix. Thanks!
p, really enjoyed the post and T’s crush on MLP and coming to terms with her new life.
Tina as a full fledged adult? Not soley motivated by the baser emotions like fear? Interesting concept, just don’t expect it to fly in Hollywood.
Been playing catchup with this story…and after reading i think 2/3 chapters all great…This one was so needed i was seriously wondering about Tina there for awhile!!! nice touch with Shane but even better from Dana!!! so looking forward to Tina coming out…and the drama that your going to add..LOL.. lovin this
not the way I envisioned…huh???!!! Okay well I’m anxiously awaiting the introduction of Bette to Tina’s co-workers…..UPDATE SOON!!!!!!!!!!!
Ilene who? Pancha, you make life in Denialville so much easier. I love your writing and can’t wait for the next chapter. I’m pretty sure when S3 is released on DVD nobody will buy it…just like nobody buys Alf. Alf and The L Word S3 will be in the clearance bin together. I’m looking forward to finally being able to tear my eyes away from the train wreck that is S3 when it wraps up.
Yeah, another problem solved! What’s next?
I can totally picture Alice walking in on Bette and Tina and not being embarassed about it whatsoever. This is so great Pancha, I lurve your Bette and Tina! And hey, if things don’t work out at Alphaville, maybe JT can buy a movie studio for her or something? And while she’s at it, can you have her buy the Dallas Cowboys too? And then the gang can meet Carmen!
It wasn’t until I reached the end of the chapter that I realized I’d had a smile on my face throughout! Thanks!
I can count on you to make me happy. I am still trying to think positive but….
such a lovely chapter…love it…i’m glad tina was able to follow her friends’ advice…post soon, can’t wait to see how it will turn out and i think that her collegues will take it well
It is not always easy to take that step out of the closet especially when it involves the work place. Some people just have more guts to step out. I am glad that Tina is able to put her love for Bette first above her job.
Yay for talking. Your version of Bette and Tina make me smile and not want to put my head in the oven…which is a very good thing. Cheers.
Good chapter. Glad Tina take her step and cant wait to see her coming out at work and introduct Bette to her co-workers. Ok post soon please, thanks!
Sometimes the simpliest of comments or questions steer you in the right direction. And it’s usually said by those who wouldn’t ordinarily interject in the average conversation. LOL. Shane and Dana are both of few words, but when they do speak they speak volumes. Thanks for the update…looking forward to party.
Great chapter – more please, I’m looking forward to the party…bring it on :o))
woohooooooooooo!! u rock!!