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A Storm is Brewing Chapter 2
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”Hey Mom, I’m running late.” Angie said as she slung her backpack over her shoulder.
”What about breakfast?” Bette looked hard at Angie.
Angie grabbed the other slice of toast that Tina had left on her plate. She smiled as she reached out, taking hold of Bette’s cup to take a sip before she ran out the door.
”Was that Angie?” Tina asked as she came back into the kitchen. She placed her phone on the table as she looked at her empty plate furrowing her brows.
”Yeah, she just left. Running late as usual. She seems to have your sense of time. Bette smiled giving Tina a light kiss on her lips. ”Problems at work?” Bette asked lifting an eyebrow.
”More people with the flu. In the last month we have had several key people go down with a bad flu. Put them out for weeks and it has slowed up two of my productions. Shelly called to let me know the director for the current episode being filmed for Golden Chalice is too sick and needs to be replaced. I have never had such bad luck with people getting sick. Usually they can tough it out, but this year the flu has been harsh.”
Bette came up behind Tina and wrapped her arms around her. ”I am sure everything will work itself out. I don’t know anyone else who is better at managing a crisis than you.” Bette kissed Tina’s pulse point on her neck, gave her a loving squeeze and then grabbed her briefcase. ”If you are gonna be late, give me a call. The way things are going, I may be coming in late too.”
Tina leaned against the counter taking a sip of her coffee reflecting back on the NPR broadcast. Maybe there is more to this flu? She thought, putting her cup in the sink, grabbing her jacket, phone and purse as she headed out the door.
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The sun was high in the sky, reflecting off the high rise buildings with a bright oppressive glare. Bette leaned against her Tesla as she watched Dani walk up to her. Dani had come along way as Bette’s assistant, they were becoming a good team, Bette thought. Dani had a rough year getting over Sophie walking out on their engagement and then finding out she slept with their friend. She threw herself into her work, much like Bette did when she was dealing with her divorce from Tina. Tina and Alice thought Dani had developed a crush on Bette resulting from her emotional neediness that came from the break up with her fiancé. Dani had shown a great deal of emotional instability during the first few months of her break up. She was not making reasonable decision regarding suitable partners and Bette got caught in the middle. After months of Tina and Alice nudging Bette, she finally sat down and had a long conversation with Dani. Bette was very fond of Dani and knew that her mixed up feelings were just an effort to distract herself from her painful break up. Bette had surprised herself at how sensitive and sympathetic she was when confronting Dani with the concerning behaviors that were an obvious effort to get Bette’s attention. Dani was able to articulate her feelings of loneliness and longing for companionship. She voiced her embarrassment and apologized over and over about responding to Bette in this manner, rather than focusing on healing and adjusting to life without Sophie. Bette worried that Dani was not going to be able to shift her admiration. Bette and Tina were just settling into their reconciliation and Bette had no intention of having something disrupt their recent reunification. Dani in time thankfully was able to heal from her broken heart and she settled into a mentee relationship with Bette.
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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!