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Ashes, ashes… Chapter 23
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Ironically, or maybe not, that was almost exactly what Bette had said over the phone when Tina called her. “I want to talk. I… I want us to have a completely open and honest conversation.”
Suddenly, everyone was full of dramatic disclosures and the burning need to reveal all of their thoughts and feelings. “Maybe there’s a full moon,” Tina thought, getting out of her car and looking up at the bay window she knew was Kit’s.
Or maybe the fragments are starting to move a little closer together, she added to herself. All of the jagged, disparate shards that had flung apart when Angelica died. Of her heart. Of her life. Of what she believed reality to be.
Tina shook her head to clear her thoughts and then pressed the bell to announce her presence. There would be plenty of time for ruminating later. Right now, she needed to focus herself and remain in the present so she could listen without judgment to whatever Bette had to say.
“Hey,” Bette said, pulling open the door and startling Tina out of her reverie.
“Hey,” Tina replied, meeting Bette’s glance.
She could see the uneasiness in Bette’s expression, and hear the slight falter in the cadence of her voice, the barely perceptible hesitation in her words as she invited Tina to sit down and offered her something to drink. This is what years together did, after all. Provide a Rosetta stone for emotional hieroglyphics.
Tina looked around Kit’s familiar living room, noticing the conspicuous absence of nearly a dozen framed photos of Angelica that had been scattered on the bookcases and end tables. She wondered if Kit had removed the pictures or if Bette had taken them down.
“Here,” Bette said, handing Tina a glass of water.
“Thanks.” A part of her really wanted to make this-whatever it was-easier for Bette. But she didn’t know how. So she sat and sipped her water, waiting for Bette to say something.
Finally, Bette let out a slow exhale and leaned forward in her chair. “I… There’s something I need to say. And I know now that I should have said it before. And maybe it’s too late. But you deserve to hear it anyway,” Bette said, looking down at her hands.
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Great story. Looking forward to the next chapter!
God what I would not give to have the writing on the show resemble just an ounce of what you have in this story. My God two people actually talking whether its Tina with Bette or Helena the fact that they converse with each other is the best freaking drama I could ever imagine. Thanks ffc I can’t sing your praises enough. Freak the show give me depth any old day of the week.
This is good, keep them talking, please?Great chapter, please post soon
Great chapter. I hope you post again soon.
Greta chapter please give us something happy as life seems to be oh but depressing
it is a start
Awww. It’s a start, but they seem too distant…too willing and able to walk away. While that might be the story direction, it’s not the way I’d vote (if my vote counted).
No, I think it’s the end. What Tina said about staying together longer than they should have…just like on the show. Crap.
Great writing. Like real grownups. I especially loved this line:”Provide a Rosetta stone for emotional hieroglyphics. ” Wonderful imagery.
This is good. A small part of me is wanting them to get back together, they say third time is the charm!!! If only the writing among Bette and Tina on the show ere this good. Looking forward to the next post!!!
sounds to me that they are ready to give up…please make them talk more and keep them together
Ohhhhh, they’re talking! Hoo-frickin-ray! This was a wonderful chapter. Excellent dialogue throughout.
What a tough conversation for them to have. I ditto Slacker 100%. I sure hope love can prevail.
Maybe it’s last nights show, maybe I just read Skipton’s Reprisal Reprised, then this, I’m so depressed. Is anyone going to get these ladies together? Although truthfully, I want Tina to end up happily ever after with Helena. As always, thanks!
Great chapter…FFC! Pls carry on
This is a good story. Can’t wait for the next post.
Yep, I concur with the concensus. Nothing worth having is easy. Harder to stand and fight, easier to shrug and walk away.
It is always nice to see a post from you, the conversation is a start for Bette and Tina, looking forward to the next chapter. Thank you.
Has every Tibette author excluding myself and maybe some others totally given up on our favorite couple?Well I haven’t not in ff at least.Great chapter though. Keep them talking.
Damn this is sad and hope they will talk all the problem and work thing out!
Great to have you posting again ffc. Great chapter as always.
FFC,That was awesome.All of the heart of this story was portrayed in this chapter.The honesty with which Helena admitted her true feelings for Tina was beautifully matched my Tina’s open response that now was now the time to deal with such matters but let Helena know that she too cared. This cleared the air and allowed these characters to return to their friendship and support system.This change to a warm and fuzzy Helena is marvelously brought to life.As for Bette and Tina’s conversation; it bought me to tears. All of the uncertainties, fears and risks were evident for all to feel. With this start at communication the loss of their child will be faced and worked thorough.I do hope that this may be the start of a new beginning for Bette and Tina’s union however I trust in your talents to make it enjoyable whatever your plans.Much gratitude for this terrific tale so please post more real soon.Your Loyal Fan
I’m the soul of concision in 2006: Thank you.
That was hard to read,to know that this might be the last time that they will talk.Is this the end for them or a new beginning. Will Tina go to Helena,or try again with Bette thanks
Sterling chapter! You’ve expressed everyone’s emotions so well. Helena’s dialogue is particularly true to her character. Tina’s come a long way and so has Bette to get to that hug. Loved it, thanks so much.
sounds like they are willing to let go…
fantastic. you’ve got us all wrapped around your finger.
hmm. i was thinking about more on it and i think bette and tina are devastated individually and collectively. i’m not sure if anyone could recover from that; b and t may very well be beyond repair.