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A Storm is Brewing Chapter 2
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Bette stared at the letter while a far away memory of a conversation over three decades ago between lovers lying in bed talking about a subject that excited them both hung in her mind. She closed her eyes unhurried as she reflected further about that time so long ago.
Yale 1992
”This idea about a painting that survived the Nazi destruction is not surprising, but there has not been any recent indication that there still exists unidentified looted art. I know it was up to the country of origin to return the identified art to the original owners, so all that was found after the war was inventoried. If and that is a big if there is a piece that was not inventoried, it would have to have remained in a hidden private collection.” Laura said moving her hand in a leisure back and forth manner across Bette’s bare, taunt midsection. ”I mean, this would be a famous painting and it is not something that can go unnoticed if it was moved around.”
”You’re probably right, but this could take years to determine if this is true. I wish I had time to pursue this, but I just want to finish up and get my degree. There will be time later to go poking around about this so called unidentified painting.” Bette said with a sigh.
”I hear you, baby,” Laura paused. ”You have worked really hard getting your paper together, it would just be a bonus if we could find it.”
”Well…” Bette looked sideways catching Laura’s gaze, ”I have another treasure I am interested in pursuing right now,” giving a seductive smile as she rolled on top of Laura.
Present Time
Her expression was thoughtful and reminiscent as she opened her eyes. She loved the cuddle time and conversation after a round of love making. It was one of the many things she missed with Tina during their separation. It was during this time that most important decisions were made between them and it was a habit that Bette started with Laura.
Bette bit her lip contemplating further about the possibility of the existence of a looted painting. Laura must have continued the research after I left, Bette thought as a lump grew in her throat, but her eyes were dry. She sighed furrowing her brows as she looked intensely at the letter. Who’s to say that the painting in the letter has not already surfaced, Bette thought. This letter and Laura’s research may not even be related. She wished Laura was still alive to talk to her. But then again what would she say, ’Sorry, at the time, my father’s approval was more important than you. That’s why I left without saying good bye.’ Bette thought as she shook her head. She knew of only one person that had remained friends with Laura, well at least she was when I was still in New York. Bette took another sip of coffee, leaning on the counter as she continued to debate what to do next. Bette was brought out of thought by running feet coming down the stairs. ”Angie, slow down. You know better than to run down the stairs.”
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Thank you for the chapter!
Yeah, Bette definitely should told to Tina all about Kelly earlier, but we all know that Bette sometimes can be a coward and can’t tell her partner the truth.
Now i’m interesting what the bond between Bette’s investigation and Tina’s scrip and how COVID are linking with all of that.
In TLW, the Kelly event was a non-event….. Bette did nothing wrong. She responded appropriately and sent Kelly on her way as soon as she cleaned -up the broken glass and split drink. Then Jenny and her vile recording and her blackmailing scheme made it into something which it really wasn’t. And in this story, Kelly spread false rumors about Bette and then is sued for slander which results in Bette getting out of the partnership with Kelly and getting compensated for Kelly’s slander. Now how is it that Tina does not know this is going on? During such times, Bette would have been having multiple meeting with lawyers and would have been preparing paperwork for such a lawsuit. It would have taken time and resources to put together. Why would Bette purposely hide such an event? Why would Tina not at least question what was going on? And how could Bette put on a law suit without Tina’s help?
My next question is how does Kelly know Laura? Kelly is bi-sexual and is a roommate to Bette during freshman and part of sophomore year and then disappears from Bette’s life until almost 20 years later. Bette meets Laura during the preparation of her thesis for her master which is approximately 4 years later. Laura is at least two maybe three years older than Bette and is in the same school of arts at Yale. Bette only meets Laura because she is assigned as her graduate assistant to get her through her thesis. I never got the impression that Kelly had an interest in art or art studies at Yale…. So Kelly and Laura’s friendship? How does that happen? And how does Bette know that they were friends?
I find this quest for the painting to be very interesting and a backdrop of the impending Covid crisis drama. It think this part could be an extremely good story. If these two are in the midst of reconciling, it would strengthen their relationship and bonding to work as team. But if they still have skeletons in the closet which keep popping out from time to time….. well, there is going to be trouble. And as much as these two have been through over the past 25 years, it would seem to me that they would have clean that closet out before trying to make a go of it one more time. After all, these are now middle age women with a child who is on the verge of adulthood. I hope this will not be a problem…. but it looks like it will be just more drama… and for me, that will be disappointing.
Thanks for the chapter….. keep it coming….
Hey Martha
As usual you put interesting question on the table. Chapter 1 gives the background of the relationship between Kelly and Laura which leads to an introduction to Bette.
I would agree with you on the notion skeletons would have been discussed, but given that our girls were at odds with each other it is not a far reach that Tina may not have known what was going on in NY if Bette did not mention it. An Executive Producer’s hours are unpredictable able at best and for the story’s sake, Bette did not tell her what was going on. As far as Jenny and her accusation are concerned, I agree they were nonsense and Bette thought the same.
Love your perspective. This will be slow to unravel like the last story, hang in there things will be more clear as we go along.
K
Thanks for posting, each post leaves me wanting more.
The story has the potential to be a long and interesting one.
Please post again soon.
Very good chapter which leads to a lot of questions.
What relationship did Laura and Kelly had ? Why did Laura never contacted Bette again when she was known in the art world? Is it really a good idea to contact Kelly who could sow discord in the couple ?
The subject of this story is really interesting, a few weeks ago I saw a TV show about this shocking part of History that has been repeated over the past decades …
Please post soon again !
Hey SK,
Great update & lots more to think about.
As I’ve mentioned to you before, this storyline with the stolen art work is very interesting & suspenseful – great topic & it looks like it will eventually involve both Bette & Tina.
Bette’s got a lot of baggage to unpack with Tina & the sooner she does it the better. The ability to be open has always been an issue with Bette & she should now tell Tina everything – no more not discussing issues.
But I know you will navigate the waters with them & guide them to a good place.
Covid is the curve ball that could definitely change their perceptive & their lives. Waiting to see how it impacts them.
Looking forward to where this is going & what will be discovered next!!
Take care!!
Hey SK,
Great chapter!
Kelly, when will she disappear from Bette’s life? She caused enough problems in the past but is maybe the one who can answer some questions and shine a light about this, but at what price? Bette should talk to Tina about what happened in the past and yes maybe she should have done that when it all started but i can see why she didn’t do it. I hope Tina will not get mad or react totally out of proportion but can see why it was a no issue for Bette at the time because let’s be honest, nothing happened and it was Jenny’s disturbed mind who thought different. But if Bette opens up, let her talk about everything, nothing holding back.
Covid, i am sick of it but i am afraid it will still impact us for a long time even when everyone is vaccinated. Brave of you to bring it in this story!
Looking forward to the next chapter!