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A Lifetime – c 12
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Hey, theres Bette and Tina, said Alice as she turned toward the dance floor.
Al, said Shane, leave them alone. Shane took Alices arm firmly and guided her toward a table.
But, protested Alice as she walked toward their table, looking back at her friends dancing.
Tina and Bette danced a few more dances and then left to go home. They hadnt noticed that their friends were there.
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Tina shared every day at work with Bette, the difficulties, the successes. Bette thought, however, that Tina probably emphasized the successes more than the difficulties. She made a point to listen, to empathize and to touch Tina often, showing her support. Of course, it wasnt difficult to remind herself to touch Tina.
Youre happier, arent you? Tina asked. It was hurting you quite a bit, wasnt it?
Bette looked away.
Bette? Tina prompted.
Im much happier, T. It did hurt.
They finished dinner and began clearing the table.
Was it worth it? Bette asked.
To out myself?
Bette was quiet for a moment.
Was it worth it to be with me?
Tina stopped clearing the table and looked at Bette with surprise.
How can you ask that?
T, I think youre keeping things from me. I think its harder at work than youre admitting.
Tina sighed and finished clearing the table. They got some coffee and sat in the living room.
I didnt answer your question, Tina said finally. I cant imagine my life without you. Its as if you asked me Is breathing worth it? Bette, I cant live without you.
Tina rubbed her hand up and down Bettes leg as they sat on the couch.
How is it at work, really? Bette asked as she put her arm around Tina.
So Tina decided to tell Bette about finally breaking the ice with her closest colleague friends.
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Her women friends had still continued to include her in lunch plans after learning about Bette, but sometimes the conversation had been a little guarded. They were used to talking, at least some of the time, about the men in their lives, or the men they wanted in their lives. And now they seemed unsure. After several lunches like this, Tina had decided to speak up. She had hoped this would be unnecessary.
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Nice way for Tina to flip the final statement around! It’s good that some of Tina’s co-workers don’t feel like they have to walk on eggshells now. It always sucks when it feels like you can’t talk about something for fear someone may be uncomfortable.
Your writing is excellent. I really love this story. I hate S3 on TLW. I hope your health problems are resolved. That’s the most important thing. Take care of yourself.
The way it should be!
I adore this story. Thank you.
awww… Bette is so cute.I agree with you on the direction the writers are taking on the Season 3… tsk tsk.
I’m enjoying the story p what a nice chapter. I hope your health issues resolve soon and if you need anything let me know I have a boat load of docs in my family.
i enjoy so much reading your story, how B&T are so happy, the way it should be! i know that S3 is uninspire but you are an excellent writter and when you post always is a great post, take your time but continue post. I really hope you get better and all your health problems has disappear please take care.
Sweet!! Take care of yourself – I love your stories but if you need to rest then rest and we will re-read denial if we have to; ) Your way of writing romance and love is so so so wonderful -thanks so much
What if some woman shows interest in Tina? She may also need to get prepared for that. lol
Slipping in chapters when I’m not looking, Pancha? I’ll remember that. You know we all wish you the best with your health and we are all fans of your version of Bette and Tina. So when you’re up to it, we’ll be waiting. Nice to see that Tina found the biggest thing she had to fear was fear itself. Gee, that sounds kind of familiar.
My computer was playing up for a while, was unable to comment but was fanatically reading and loving every story. Thanks for another great chapter. Sorry to hear that you are feeling underpar, hope you get better soon, tyake care xx
It is because of these stories that you writers bring to us that have allowed us to keep the faith in these two characters. You have brought me joy when all I saw was sadness. Don’t give up on them like IC and the writers of the show did. We have much more class than they do, and more of a loving heart and soul.
I still love this story Pancha and will be sorry to see it end. Hope you continue to write when you can. Take care of yourself.
Lovely, as always.
Good chapter. Bette is romantic and happy for them!
Pancha, reading that you’ll be wrapping this story up soon was like finding out that there is no Easter Bunny! Dramatic much, Clarity? Seriously Pancha, no matter how much we try to take life slowly it moves at a feverish pace. So, thank you for taking time out of your life to provide us readers with your amazing stories. I hope all works out with your health (it just might improve now that the stress caused by S3 is ending) and whenever you return to writing I’ll be reading. Best wishes.
love this story. take good care there pancha!
Cant get enough of some stories..This is most definitly one of them…I love how romantic Bette is being….and Tina has done the right thing…it shows already…Thanks…
Pancha, I loved this latest chapter. After all of the fear and worrying about how her ‘friends’ would react and having to continually hide the best thing in your life, Tina is now relaxing and receiving the benefits of being ‘Outta that Damned Closet’. And guess what, it is a bright and friendly place. All of her true friends are dealing with this revelation as best they can but are still there caring and sharing their lives with Tina. It was heart warming to see the ice broken at lunch and things begin to return to how they were before. Bette has been a tower of strength throughout this whole time; by gently pushing and prodding Tina to face her dread at been discovered as a dyke in the workplace then rewarding and supporting her in the fallout. Now how can Tina repay this debt? I’m sure that you have a few thoughts. Please continue this fantastic fan fiction. Thank you for sharing your gift with me. Your Loyal Fan.
PANCHA… you are so not alone… i HATE season 3… i can’t write and believe me its also killing me… i love to write about our fav girls… i hope to soon… i love your story… and please continue when you can… but also take care of yourself first… trust me on this… i am still recovering from surgery… if you need to talk… e mail me
SWEET, nice convo at work, happy the ice was broken. Time for little surprises at work now, ok maybe it’s a little to early for a “nooner” at the office, but B can show up….NO??????
“what guys, there were guys?”….if only!thanks for this story. I don’t comment often as I am always trying to read these at work…but I have loved this work from the start…most of us have a coming out story and can relate!
Don’t push! Honestly, I confesed that liked After loving you despite the tragic ending, but why would write another split up story?? let them be happy in the fanfic world!! ;o)
Greqt update, love the story. Take care of yourself. Thanks for the post.
That was another great chapter. Tina with the ” What Guy’s” I love it. please post soon
I love how Bette wants to protect Tina. It’s incredibly sweet.S3 has been exhausting. And if break is what’s needed then have at it. Just don’t go away. Your stories are a gift and it is a pleasure to read them.
Sweetheart if you need to rest, Just hope you health get better.The real world will get you down. We have some new words at our homeIT STARTED WITH A BONE MARROW TEST, My husband was in the hospital for two weeks, The a new word,Leukemis,and Lung cancer in a different lung. We are bCK TO SQUARE ONE. Chemo. Heck if he can live `5 yrs with a heart transplant We can whip this new hurdle. Love how Bette and Tina has make it in Tina coming out,it gets better sometime and some stupid will come alone and its starts over again. Get better thanks
really cool to see the last sentense as in the last chapter just in reverse…what a wonderful story…i wish it would go on forever though
Dear P, you spoke of being ‘dismayed by the writing on the LWord that I have lost heart.’ But your writing gives the rest of us our hope back; you and your sad heart are helping all of us rise above the wreckage of S3. So thank you, and I hope you feel better (all over) soon!
Ment 15 yrs with heart or will be in june By the way it was a woman heart.
Awww so f….. cute – great chapter this on. I’m sorry to hear about your health problems, I hope it gets better and I’m really going to miss your writing…..So recover quickly and get back to writing happy and crazy in love B&T posts :o)) Take care.
“what guys? there were guys?” I loved that line. Write for us when you can pancha and take care of your health.