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After loving you – c 3
After loving you
chapter 3
Evening – the same day
Bette returned after dark to a sleeping Angelica and a frightened Tina. First she went in to look at the baby. She always felt such love when she looked at her daughter. Angie had been virtually the only bright part of her recent life.
When Bette entered their bedroom, Tina followed her, swallowed and began.
“Bette, I don’t want you to leave.”
Bette had sat down on the bed and just looked at Tina, waiting for her to go on.
“But I need us to have an open relationship, at least for a while.”
“You want to date other people.” Bette said this as a statement, not a question.
Tina was silent but nodded her head.
“You’ve thought about that in the last few hours and you still want to be with other people. You’re sure? Be sure, Tina. This is important.”
Tina nodded again. “I’m sure.”
Bette got up, chose some casual clothes, and walked into the bathroom. She closed the door. When she emerged, wearing the casual outfit, she was also carrying a travel bag of toiletries. She pulled out a suitcase and duffel bag and began calmly packing enough clothes for the next few days. She took several suits and pairs of shoes out of the closet and put them on the bed.
Tina walked toward her as though to touch her. Bette again pulled back from her.
“Don’t touch me or I’ll really hit you,” she said softly. “You’ll think that little slap you gave me after the Provocations opening was a gentle caress.”
“Bette, I really don’t want you to leave. I want you here.”
Tina probably wouldn’t have said this if she had seen the quick flame of fury that appeared briefly in Bette’s eyes when she referred to the “gentle caress.” But she had glanced away and missed it.
Bette looked at her oddly. “You want me to stay here while you fuck other people? Are you crazy?”
She continued to look at Tina, wondering who the hell she was.
“I know I did a terrible thing to you. I have tried to apologize. I have let you humiliate me. I have let you punish me. But now I’ve had enough.”
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(70 votes, average: 3.47 out of 5)
holy buttermonkeys im sorry to say GO BETTE
good googlely that was good!!!
wow, this is hell, if s3 will be anything like that, i’m done watching…but i’ll be reading because i love your writing…i like the way bette stood up to tina’s guilt/candace comment…is tina really crazy to think that she can have open relationship and have bette waiting for her at home while she’s f***ing someone else? i hope you can fix this soon, faster than 12 episodes of s3 ;)
Way to GO BETTE!!!!!! I so love this story more PLEASE!!!!!! Tina is were she should be ALONE!!!!!!
I love it…that’s right Bette don’t take this shit lying down. Although I want to see Bette and Tina together, They both (or rather Tina)needs to realize where they want to be. The way in which the couple was re-united without discussion of anything was very odd and disturbing. I think this needs to happen before any type of resolution can be made. They need that seperation from each other while still maintaing a connection for them to have deep conversations about thier relationship. The problem will be when a conversation can exsist with Bette beyond pissed. Tina, you should have been careful for what you wished for, you got it and much much more.
Oh fuck.. I’m hating and loving this at the same time.. Hating it cuz I really am not in GO BETTE cheerleading team although she had the right to say some of the things she said, and neither a fan of Tina’s I wanna have my cake and eat it attitude.. But loving it cuz it’s YOUR story..
Shit, I love it, I love Bette. Reading this is like pre-therapy for what may come in S3! Excellent story.
Holy Shit! My poor heart! I do have to say good for Bette but I don’t want to see them apart forever…..thank you, pancha…for writing for us.
oh god… i just read the last 3 chapters… and if this is how season 3 is going to be… well count me out… like bette said… the bitch hellena was bad enough… now we have whoever… not my idea of good drama…
OH MY GOD i hate to say it but i love this at last Tina isnt getting it all her own way….gotta love her but im really glad Bettes not taking anymore crap… its sad, its not what we really want, but if this is to prepare us then so be it i strongly in my heart believe they belong together but ….we shall see!!!if you remember in Foxworthys office after that “afternoon delight” Bette wasnt sure she wanted to get back with Tina and its always been in the back of my mind….she wasnt sure!!!scary huh?lol.. thanks i understand you needing to write this.glad you did!
Very interesting. I’m looking forward to seeing where you go with this.
Sorry, had to go catch up on Ch. 2 first. OOWEEE! is Bette pissed! And who can blame her. Sorry to see this turn of events for the girls, but this is awfully well done.
Dude, pancha, I swear to every deity that exists, if Jennifer Beals delivered that scene on the show, and didn’t get nominated for an Emmy let alone win the damn thing, there would be a news story the following day saying that several TVs all over the nation (even the world for those who are able to catch the show when it first airs) were broken in a fit of rage and the common thread was they were all tuned in to the same channel at the moment of their demise. As much as I hate that Bette cheated on Tina, this is even worse. Bette was truly sorry for what she did and here Tina wants her cake and eat it too. Your Bette is way calmer than I would be if my wife wanted do what Tina’s doing.
i was wondering when bette was going to tell t off,i knew this cadace thing was not forgiving with tina. they need to really talk because the way its going the only thing they will have to say iswhen does bette get angelica every other weekend. i dont see bette kissingt’s ass anytime soon.
i was wondering when bette was going to tell t off,i knew this cadace thing was not forgiving with tina. they need to really talk because the way its going the only thing they will have to say iswhen does bette get angelica every other weekend. i dont see bette kissingt’s ass anytime soon.
Don’t have words for this, except that this is a very well written, intense story! And even though Bette and Tina should be together, I, just like Bette wouldn’t take any of that sh*t about seeing other people! So go get ’em Bette
“THUD”
omg, I know this is it…I can feel it. I say thank you because of this I will be able to get thru the season…I’m a person who needs to know the ending in order to enjoy the story, I don’t do suspense very well…which of course is why I love this story, and the spoilers…yes I also looked thru xmas presents as a kid…tks
“You cheated, you lied, You said that you love me. You cheated, you lied, You said that you want me. Oh, what can I do. But just keep on loving you. Love is something you know nothing about. Love is something you can’t know about. So please try to love me. Love me like I love you. Oh please try to love me. Love me like I love you. You cheated, you lied. You said that you want me. You cheated, you lied. You said that you love me. Oh what can I do… Oh what can I do… Oh what can I do…” I think Bette did the right thing. She’s always against non-exclusive relationships. Her fucking Candace is just a one-time thing. It was not and will never be defined as an open relationship. Tina’s requirement is ridiculous. She didn’t even feel really sorry about her stepping out of their relationship (don’t say it’s just mental. she has actually put into action). But how about Angie? Can Bette just leave like this without concerning Angie? I don’t think Bette will make out around soon. But I don’t mind Bette getting meat-tagged again so that Tina could realise how amazing Bette is and how invaluable their relationship is. I’d like to see a jealous and regretful Tina. Of course finally let Bette forgive Tina and let them be happy forever. Sorry, it seems like I’m writing the story. =P Since you’ve been to Scotland, I’m 99% percent sure you’ve been to the city I’m staying in — Edinburgh. Don’t tell me you just went to Glasgow. ;)
The first two comments had me ROLFLMAO which is strange cause this story is not funny. As for the story, Tina should stop talking while she’s ahead. If IC has Tina say just one line that you wrote in this story I won’t touch the L Word again. Lady you got dirty and greety with this one. I am now a believer, you definitely have a large range in writing. Man I know this is bad but I so wanted Bette to smack her ass. God knows she smacked Bette.
Wow, Did I say Wow pancha? I am a little scared of Season 3 Because I think the way you wrote these chapters, Is the way it should really go on S3, But I dont believe the writers have your talent, So they will break them up, without really explaining things. Sad my friend sad
damn… I know it was wrong of tina to ask for an open relationship but I secretly still hope that bette will still take some shit from tina and stay celibate… oh man… this shits gonna hit the fan!
Indeed, how much can one person take? The quiet fury is believable in reaction to this Tina’s seemingly callous demeanor. I appreciate the hurt inflicted though I’m still at odds at how S2 unfolded. My confusion rivals that of any who had trouble with the rushed (if not forced) storylines and spurious character development. Thus, I prefer to carry on with my perception of them in S1. Staying together for the wrong reason/s is just as bad as giving up prematurely. For allowing me to vent at length and sharing this interpretation …thanks.
What rage…but I’m w/ Bette on this one. She put up w/ a lot of crap to get Tina back so for Tina to essentially say she wants to have an open relationship is a slap in the face. I hope Bette goes back and gets Candace and parades her around the planet until Tina comes back to her senses. Way for Bette to take a stand. Go Porter!
Pancha,A few of us at Betteville on the MB site have been singing your praises, particularly this story. The dialogue is just fucking amazing. Bette is hella angry yet she isn’t raging, total control, total clarity. But I am such a huge Tibetter that I do want Tina to apologize and I want them to communicate. I can just imagine and hear JB saying your lines. It would be an amazing episode. Is it difficult for you to write these chapters?
Is Tina on drugs? Does she really think Bette would sit by and take that? Now Bette should serve her with separation papers, including a custody schedule for Angelica.
Has Tina lost her damned mind or is she just doing this to let Bette know how it feels? Whatever she is f’ing crazy. She does not seem to realize that she will lose Bette for sure with this kind of action. Thanks for the post.
Geez Pancha…I am sitting here shaking my head with a big ass grin on my face. Dang girl, you just keep throwin that shit at the fan!!!! Now…even though I am truly a Bette and Tina fan, I have to say, that I wasn’t happy with Season 2 Tina, and because of that…this chapter felt so good to read!!!
OHMYFUCKINGGOD! Well. Didn’t that tell Tina or what?! Excuse me while I unravel my twisted, whiplashed neck, and search for my fallen jaw among the dust bunnies under the bed. Tina, give your frigging head a good shake, please. And Bette, if those mighty words didn’t slap some sense into Tina, I’m coming over and personally whack the wits back in her wig. Geez! Oh, by the way, Pancha, I really love your story. Very much. Please continue. Cheers!
Ok…I want Bette and Tina together forever and always. But, I like the tongue-lashing Bette just gave Tina.
Awesome! I can see how this might prepare us for season three. It won’t be such a shock if TIna turns out to be this cold hearted. The Tina you are creating deserves everything Bette is throwing at her!! Bette Rocks! More soon please!
way to go Bette!!! can’t wait for the next update.
WHEW!!!! I had to comment even though I am like one in a zillion right NOW! But that was OUTSTANDING!!! NOW that is the BETTE that I want to see for real for real. Not the ass licking, graveling puppy, shit eating, abuse taking, back boneless woman of now. YOU did a FANTASTIC JOB with this chapter!! IF only it was on the real show, we would in business.
I’m praying IC sees this and then calls her actresses back and uses this scene to stop the nonsense from the spoilers about Tina having feelings… You wrote this rage supremely and it doesn help the spoiler shit go down to know that someone can see Bette finally drawing the line.
mistyped – I meant it does help with the spoilers – seeing Bette fight back gives me hope. Thanks you
just have to say one thing,i think Bette never had to deal with that..be cheated be in the other side and for her Tina acting like that is more painful cuz she know now that Tina is no longer the little wife she was in the past and she is feeling even more betrayed cuz she think Tina is doing all this for revenge, and i agree in part even using Helena but Helena was not just revenge cuz she used Helana to feel alive, desired and woman again, but now with that guy she wants to prove something that i dont know exactly what is…and i dont feel sorry for Bette she is a brave woman and she have to value herself she already suffer enought to get Tina back now is time to Tina do the same if she think the love Bette have for her worth but in that case is love enough? your story is painfull as a pain in the teeth at 3 in the morning..but is amazing..lol..thanks pancha
Singularly one of the best pieces I have ever read on the site, bar none. Freaking brilliant. And for anyone who ever defended Tina’s actions in S2 as those of a hurt woman (I’m referring to the suing, the baby crap, the Helena crap, the brief encounter crap, the dating crap… ok, enough crap from me), to read it all here, laid out perfectly the way Tina played it — it’s stark, it’s cruel, it’s vindictive… not borne out of hurt but out of someone who’s meaner than Bette could ever dream of being. Pancha, don’t stop — please — continue. You are exceptional!! This is exceptional!!
THNK U SO MUCH..I hope Bette decide’s2flip like that in S3..after wtching S1-S2 I realized ya wat Bette did was wrong..she cheated on Tina..However she did NOT have an affair..an affair invles alot mre time invested&mre sex..Bette&Candace was a shrt fling..Everything Bette said bout Tina treating her is true cuz T gave B shit4months after Candace&she is STILL punishing her now with cologne boy – that is fuked^..SHE also trampin round in frnt of daughter!..Tina has gun way frther then Bette..there BIG diff between Tina’s bagage&Bette&Candace moment..GRT chapter! THNX4writing mate Post soon I hope?!
WOW … thar she blows!
Wow, did you get the whole gang riled up. I’m already dreading the start of S3, cos I have a feeling IC is going to screw it up, and then to read these 3 chapters. OMG. From the spoilers I’ve seen Tina is so screwed up its not even funny, and I believe Bette is feeling the brunt of it. All I can say is you go Bette. She let her off easier than I would have. Bette made a mistake, and she’s being paying for it every since, but hell its not like Tina was exactly being an angel through the whole thing. Bette dumped Candace early on, but Ms. Tina just kept going. Girl you cannot have your cake and eat it to. What the hell, she wants Bette to stay, what while she’s out trying to figure out how she really feels. Its like when they say “I confused”, bullshit. As much as I love these two together, way to go Bette.
Holy crap! I’m with Bette on this one. Tina’s use of the Candance card is getting crazy. If you forgive someone then you don’t use that discrepancy to continuously attack them for your convenience. God, I truly hope S3 isn’t like this…can’t bare the hate that’s lined in this scenario. I will continue to read, because it’s a good story and your writing is amazing. Thanks.
I read it again and I still love it. Go Bette!!!
Woooh ! more please
Can I just say “OMG”. I”m all caught up on the chapters and I have to say this is wonderful. I love this chapter and the way Bette tells Tina off. You go girl!
oh my god this is so awesome, yet sad at the same time!! I am so glad Bette that shit off of her chest. yeah that quiet anger is scary….Tina is going to have to work to fix this. I hope Bette does go out and get her freak on with someone else, and just forget about Tina for a while, bec this open relationship stuff would never work and she should have known that before she suggested it. love it babe, please post soon.
Oh MY, I don’t even know what to say…WOW
Bette did not just bitch slap Tina…way to go Bette its about time..open relationship yeah right,you go girl love this story…
Okay, typically this situation would make my heart hurt…but I just feel the urge to yell ‘DAMN YEAH!’. It’s always interesting when the table is turned… This is an excellent story!
oh shit, is that what where in for in S3? I don’t think i could watch, but then again i wont be able to watch until i get it on DVD, please tell me there is some good, hopefully the last eposide will give us what we want
Way to go Bette, enough of Tina’s shit already..
What a tense chapter. Love your writting and I am glad Bette is not taking shit from Tina. I can’t wait for the next post and see what Tina does now. Thanks a bunch for sharing, post soon.
I can’t help it. I have to comment again. I am in awe of your ability to tell their story. I totally agree with lastkid’s comment. Singularly outstanding. I am so happy that you felt compelled to write this story.
Wow! You write anger and pain even better than you write sweet and funny. I love all your stories…but this one is really riveting. Thank you for sharing it.
How would Tina have felt if Bette had asked for an open relationship instead of having the affair? To me either way would have been just as hurtful. While the simple truth is if you can’t maintain a committed relationship you should not be in it in the first place.I hate that IC is going to take us places in S-3 without the clarity you have provided in your story. There are so many emotions brought to life by a betrayal and I feel like she will omit this fact. You are truly a wonderful writer, thank you for sharing your talent.
oh hell tina had that coming you left the part out about seeing that pysic each week and working to get things better for tina to CHANGE FOR TINA==NOBODY should have to take what tina just dealt out bette should of taken the baby too–now i’a anger with things post soon
that was like … a catharsis! So much different from all the stories where they eventually end up back together. Different – and fresh. What is surprising, these two not being together anymore does not hurt at all, it seems right! It will be much easier to watch season 3 now. Thank you.
Raw. Realistic. Remarkable! Thanks Pancha.
This is unfuckingbelievable and way to go Bette. This is awesome, love it. More drama on the way and now let see what’s next. Thanks!
kick ass baby. that was freaking awesome. thanks for continuing to write for us.
Great story.Bette is so right in what she says.If bette stays in the house & lets Tina have an open relationship she may as well be the doormat.Let Bette move from the house until Tina satisfies her curiosity
well i said goddamn my heart ia racing reading this…and yes season three is gonna b drama like no other…i cant wait to c ur next post!!
Back for another drive by. After thinking about what you wrote I would really like to know what’s behind Tina’s need to go outside of the relationship she now has with Bette. Is it sexual, emotional or is she trying to punish Bette? I think this knowledge might help me understand both charaters in this story cause as of now Tina sickens me and I am trying to remain open to both characters feelings. In other words can you give us a glimpse into Tina’s psyche i.e. motivation. And just to say it again this chapter was truly magnificent, stellar work here, stellar.
Nice post!! Tina gets what she’s looking for… she deserves…nPost soon!
Ooch! That hurt! Please keep this story coming.
Go Bette, but like others, if this is S3 I will switch off I will be sick and depressed. Ifeel sick thinking about it
Pancha/Slippery here is what I believe about this Tina: she get by w/o the connection she has for Bette, but she refuses to open up and truly give herself to Bette again and she’s angry. In her mind its Bette’s fault. She still needs a sexual release so she seeks that outside the relationship while at the same time able to punish Bette. If this wasn’t intentional she would have had feelings of guilt when caught and remorse for her choice and action. When given time to think she held fast to her position, only malice could make you do that to your partner. Keeping Bette around will keep a beautiful comfortable lifestyle for her, give her help with the baby and provide a great night of sleep. Who would give that up if you can have your cake and eat it too? I’m not sure Tina really wants it open for Bette or if she says that just to get her way. Awaiting the next chapter to see wha Pancha has in store, thanks for sharing.
wow- don’t think that S3 is going to be easy, but your story should help. thanks!
woah! that was intense, to say the least…it was great for Bette to stand up for herself, she cannot go on punishing herself for the affair…i don’t know whether i can bring myself to watch S3 knowing that it’ll probably end up like that….great writing again..post soon=)
Someone so cooland so softly saying that to me,I would be scare to death, To bring Candace into this was shit. She just wants Bette and some one to take care of The baby while she has a good time. So be it.Bette want be around to get it rubed in her face. Tina might get it rubed in her face. I think Tina got Bette with Helena,but Bette love for Tina couldn’t keep Tina happy. God hope baseball seasons comes early this year. Thanks
WOW! I really can’t think of anything else to say but WOW.