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A Lifetime – c 11
Bette is mywife. We live together in a committed relationship. Tina gently put her arm around Bettes waist.
The Broveys looked with interest at both women. And no one said anything momentarily.
I had heard that Bette Porter was gay, so Im not surprised at your answer, said Mrs. Brovey. That was a noncommittal answer so Tina and Bette did not know yet how the Broveys were taking the information. Tina tightened her hold on Bette slightly, but obviously.
Mrs. Brovey noticed Tinas protective move and smiled.
One of our daughters is gay, said Mrs. Brovey, finally. We wish she werent because it makes her life more difficult. But its who she is and we love her. Shes very happy although we both wish she would find someone instead of, her voice trailed off.
Now, continued Mrs. Brovey, looking at Bette, lets talk about your gallery. May we?
Bette, take good care of this lady, Warren smiled at Tina. She is a very valuable member of our team.
Warrens wife took Bette away to show her the art they had collected. Tina talked with Warren for a while and then began to mingle, seeing many of her colleagues.
Whos that woman youre with? Tina heard this frequently during the first part of the evening and she answered as clearly as she had answered the Broveys. Some seemed surprised at first, but recovered rapidly. Others seemed put off by the information.
As the evening progressed, the word spread and there werent as many questions about identifying Tinas companion. Instead people said things like Is that your girlfriend standing over there? and Id like to meet Bette.
Do you want some punch? Bette asked Tina as she had finished her art discussion with the hostess. Tina walked with Bette toward the punch bowl as they compared notes. Some people were watching them surreptitiously and all noted how at ease the two women were with each other.
You are a huge hit, Tina grinned at Bette. Some of the men and women can hardly keep from drooling.
How about you? Are you drooling? Bette chuckled as she ladled some punch for Tina.
Ive been taking anti-drooling medication for some time so you wont be embarrassed by me in public.
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(69 votes, average: 3.54 out of 5)
Well written and a fun read. Many of the comments were salient. I especially liked Bette’s closing remark to Tina.
I really like seeing how Bette and Tina dealt with t’s coming out. I think you really nailed the estrangement that can happen when one person lives in fear of being found out and so closets the relationship. Nicely done – you write the humor and the connection of love so well. Such an antidote to the negativity of the show. Good to see you on TWOP as well. Thanks for contributing such a wonderful story to the fan fic world.
Brilliant as always.. Please continue
Wow, Jan had some balls asking Bette if she would be interested in sleeping with her knowing about Tina. I can only imagine Bette’s reaction if it was Tina that had been propositioned. And about the ‘Boys signing T.O. This is exactly why JT NEEDS TO buy the Dallas Cowboys, to prevent bonehead moves like this!
Lemme see if I can clarify what I meant before. I know that this B&T is the same from your previous story. What I meant was that I thought we were getting a flashback prior to the breakup in “What is Love?” Sorry if I wasn’t clear on that. ANYWAY at least the coming out is over. There will always be jerks who will make comments either to a person’s face or just around friends (I’ve done that and BOY did karma bite me in the butt lol). But there will also be people who won’t care and those are the people Tina definitely needs to be around at this time.
Good answer Bette!!!
Very well written, great job Pancha. Bette Porter as a trophy wife LOL, I think that they are each others trophies. The way her host talked, it shouldn’t effect her impending promotion, but I think that there might be a little jealousy amoung some of her colleages. Love this story, please continue :o)
love the party… and i also agree tina will get all her promotions that are due her… and the trpphy wife was priceless… and we all know ay least one guy who was like that guy… they think they are gods gift to all women… love yor story… please continue
she’s out ….YAY!!!!!!! now Bette can come visit T’s office for lunch or “LUNCH” from time to time…..next up NC17??????
Good chapter. Everything seem good and let Bette and Tina have fun!
Damn, that Bette’s a smooth operator. Loved your party scene, Pancha. It had the ring of truth.
love your story
absolutely wonderful…and i think even if it will be okay at work bette still can pay extra attention to tina ;)
I know that was very hard for Tina. Society sure make life very difficult. As Shane said soon it will be old news. But when you have Bette as a wife it will always be hard for it to be old news. Thank you for the story.
Pancha, as always you never cease to amaze. You really did a great job with the fear Tina was having about coming out and Bette’s disappointment about being “hidden” from Tina’s professional life. The “coming out ball” was fantastic. Especially, Tina’s experience with the Oh-you-have-to-be-gay-to-say-no idiot. LOL. And Bette’s experience with the experimenting Jan. Love the gang’s coming out party. And by the way, Bette’s closing remark was right on the money. LOL. Thanks for the update.
That Bette is one smart cookie. Your story really is saving grace.
Way to step lightly Bette. Pancha, you make the world of L a better place to be. Thank you for still writing during an uninspiring S3. I hope you’ll post again soon. Now I’m off to take some tranquilizers before I watch tonight’s episode.
OMG! I have been to these parties! Studio executives and all. HA! Thank you so much for putting all the different dynamics that really do go on into your story! Really well written! Please post again soon!
love your style of writing. so fun to read! another post soon?
It looks like out is just a piece of cake if you have a partner like Bette. I want a Bette now. ;)
In a creepy kind of way, I liked your sad ending more for Bette and Tina than IC’s, you’re right, it did make more sense, it explained so many things but in the end I’m a huge T&B fan so…. anyway, I’m liking this story and the way it’s been told.
Thanks for the post pancha. What a treat to read about a happy B&T tonight. Glad your Tina isn’t getting a ton of poo dumped on her every week.
they did it! i like how they deal with the coming out, this was easy for their cause Bette is such a sweet and inteligent woman and she is a big support for Tina. I enjoy read this i was waiting this chapter. thanks take care
I figured Mrs Brovey for the one who would put the makes on Bette…could make the work situation sticky for Tina! Thanks for posting. I needed this!
We all need a trophy wife like Bette.Some people don’t care other will try to let it pass over their heads Some will be a&&es. The men will say to them self she just never had a real man like me Thanks.hope you didn’t get rained out. We got about 7-8 inches thanks
Great chapter – more please…