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Back Home Again 5
“Anything else?”
Tina shrugged. “Enjoy yourself. I’ve got some snacks and drinks here, but if you want room service or something, feel free.”
“Really?” Mandy seemed interested in that thought. “I already had dinner.”
“Okay.” Tina handed over a card. “Here’s my number. I’m going to be downstairs. If you have any problems at all, just give a call.”
“Thanks.”
“No, thank you.” Tina grabbed her belongings and headed out.
The place was loud, with a small dance floor and a cut-rate DJ spinning tunes. John had staked out a table.
“You made it.” John motioned for a server as Tina approached.
“Yeah. I drafted Paulette’s daughter into babysitting duty.”
“So, what’ll you have?”
“Cosmo?”
The server nodded. “Anyone else.”
A second man joined the table. “I’ll take another.” He held up a beer bottle for reference. Then he turned to Tina. “So, you must be the most attractive of Johnny’s cousins.”
“Must I?” she asked, finding the man’s advance amusing.
“Tina, this is Trey. Trey, Tina.” Johnny stepped into the role of host.
“It’s nice to meet you, Trey.”
“Trey’s a friend of Paul’s and mine from work.”
“I’m more and more impressed with this family all the time.”
Choosing to ignore the friend, Tina turned back to her cousin. “So, John, bounty still open to find your perfect woman?”
“Always. Any contenders in the crowd.”
Tina looked around, not finding many women who she found interesting. Some time ago she and John had realized that they had similar taste. Since then, they tended to play this game whenever they got together. “What about at 3 o’clock?”
“The one with the dangly earrings?”
“No, her friend. The one in the cropped pants.”
“I think they’re both too young.”
The server returned and set the drinks on the table.
“John, I can’t believe you’re going to monopolize your cousin by having her seek out your elusive perfect woman. I’m the one in a state of real need.”
“Trey’s date dumped him just before the wedding,” John explained.
“Ouch.”
“I should be able to find some sort of lovely woman who is willing to accompany me.” Trey looked at Tina.
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(88 votes, average: 3.75 out of 5)
Bette was a surprise inclusion, nice to see her turn up. Tina’s brother what an ass! A very nice read. Thank you
awesome, pps
Woohoo!!! Bette made it AND no sign!?! Loving it.
Great update! Glad to see where we are in regards to Tina and Bette’s relationship. I love how you’re showing us bits and pieces of Tina’s family! Can’t wait for more!
Yay!!! I like this ever so much more than a ride on a tractor! Loved that the woman of the hour was Bette. It would have been so tacky for Tina to pick up a new woman on her trip back home. What would the kinfolks think??? I’m really enjoying this story. Thanks!
Thanks for righting the wrong of the gift of the sign. Look forward to more when you can.
Irv huh? When are we going to meet Billy Jack and Tommy Joe? ;) Anyway, John seems cool and Trey is a big dork. lol Marian and Russ may have to call the National Guard to get the 2×4’s out of their asses.
What a nice way to bring Bette into the story. I was getting worried.
I am glad that Bette didn’t go to Jodi. I hope that Tina gets a chance to hear Bette out. Tina’s family is a hoot. I can’t believe the distance that is created by her Mom’s bigotry alone. Delightful chapter!
Now THAT would have been a classic moment on the show. Bette showing up, being asked to dance by Trey, and grabbing Tina’s hand as she said “Yes”. Priceless, absolutely priceless! Who out there wouldn’t love to see JB and LH play this scene to absolute perfection in S6? If only… The story is fantastic. The characters in Tina’s family are so typically southern — your portrayal of them is wonderful. Please post another chapter soon. I hope Bette and Tina confront Marian at the wedding not to mention that wuss of a brother she has. How they are treating Angelica is sad but also so realistic. Fantastic writing!
You did do a lot of changes. Tina Mom is,yes that too. Love that Bete showed up. She and Tina together are great together. Mandy was so sweet,not wanting to leave Bette alone with Angie. Mighty Porter to the recuse/ thanks
I am glad that Bette has shown up, also that she is jodiless for now (well, hopefully for good). Tina’s mother and brother are just not nice individuals. If they dislike Tina fine, but don’t take it out on Angelica because of the love that Bette and Tina share.
I was wondering when Bette was going to appear. I loved how u wrote that scene.
Wow! Look at all your comments! Wasn’t expecting Bette to show up. Glad she did. Looking forward to the wedding. PPS!!
Wow, I didn’t expect Bette to show up. Definitely a bonus to have both Tina and Bette in the story. Can’t wait for more. Thanks for posting.
A story that you’re developing in an interesting manner. Please continue. Very enjoyable.
Oh boy, so happy tht the woman in the bar was Bette, that had me worried when I read the author’s note. I would love to see them play that scene out on the show with some poor very unsuspecting guy thinking, “what the hell?” Glad tht Bette did not even go to Jodi, YAY. She only needs and loves one woman and she’s with her. PPS
The plot thickens! Love this take on Tina’s family. Interesting twist with Bette showing up unexpectedly! Look forward to the next chapter.
Wow. Bette showing up was as much of a surprise to me as it was to Yina. I really enjoy seeing Tina as Angelica’s loving caring mother. We don’t see much of this on TLW, so it is wonderful to have you flesh this out in such a thoughtful, well-written story. Her courage in facing her family for Angelics’s and her sister’s sakes is touching. Thanks for thinking of this and sharing.
This is getting more interesting. Bette’s presence will bring more moral support for Tina, and shall put Marian and Russ on their place. It was sweet that Bette went to sleep with her daughter. Big cheers on the news about no Jodi and no sign. Yaaay! Can’t wait for B&T to talk and try to right the wrongs of the past and find their way back to each other. Thanks for the update. It was just GREAT. Sincerely, Lucero & Marsha – From Mexico City
damn, i thought we were gonna get twink sex with tina! ;) lol i know many of those people in your story, except i have to interact with them. thx
Oh I am so glad Bette showed up. Hopefully there will be communication and a reunion between the two of them. Loving this story. Please post again soon.
the mystery if tibette is solved LOL…it was great that Bette showed up for support, of course they have a lot to talk about but she’s there for Tina and it’s important
Nice range of characters in Tina’s family-it must be uncomfortable for her mother and brother to each have such a large stick up their asses. I think I’ve met Irv somewhere. So Bette seems to have realized that there were no good reasons why. I guess her falling asleep was a good thing in that it gives Tina a bit of time. Sort of good.
Well, at least Tina hesitated before getting into bed alone. That means for a second she thought about joining Bette and Angelica…that’s a start! Thanks!
A big decision was made, making it post S4 and w/o the sign as a grand romantic gesture. Looking forward to seeing how this story progresses.
it blew my mind that bette showed and i laughed so hard when trey asked bette to dance and she grabbed tina’s hand, lol, beautiful!! bette needs to go to the wedding with tina and really give tina’s mom the shock of her life!!! LOL :)
come on pseud, tell me you’re really a writer for the l-word and that that they’ve tapped you to write season 6 and the only reason we haven’t read any of these scenes or versions of the other seasons is that someone who will remain nameless lost her mind, became pussy-whipped, and so you’ve just been on the back burner?! i love this story like all your others and i love finally really seeing tina. i think everyone always wonders what bette sees in tina because we know nothing of her backstory or ever get to see her personality come out. thanks for the update and i hope you keep writing this story for a long time.
BETTE’S ON THE SCENE….YAY!!!! too bad Tina went to be alone, then again one never knows if Bette may have a nightmare or an x rated dream and go crawling into Tina’s bed!!! PPS!!!
Bette showing up and asking Tina to dance, while John just stood by and laughed at Trey had to be a priceless moment. I hope that Bette will attend the wedding with Tina, so she can see Angelica as the flower girl. Russ is an ass for not acknowledging his niece. Whatever he may think of Tina, Angelica has done nothing to him PS.
I had a feeling that we’d see Bette sooner or later.I hope they can get back together and go to the wedding together and tell her mother off.
Awesome, Bette is here!