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Bad Luck Bride
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“Then why are we are having this conversation?”
“You started it.”
“You sent my daughter out of the room, Shane, you must have something to say to me.”
“Just some questions.”
“Oh, so this is an interrogation?’
“No. You don’t have to answer. I was just hoping to get some honesty from you and I’m not sure that Angie’s presence would be conducive to those conditions.”
“Shane, I’m getting married today. There have been no foreboding signs, no unexplained obstacles, no black cats or broken mirrors. It’s happening.”
“Are you happy, Tina?”
“What?”
Rather than repeat herself, Shane raised her eyebrows.
“Yes. I’m happy.”
Shane blinked; her expression giving nothing away.
“Why would you think I’m not happy?”
“Will marrying Carrie make you happier?”
It was an unexpected question. A question that Tina couldn’t seem to answer. The two friends just stared at one another for a long moment.
“I don’t know how to answer that.” Tina finally admitted.
“It’s a simple yes or no question, T.”
Tina could only look at Shane with tears beginning to gather. It was seemingly the only answer Shane was going to get. The dark-haired woman just nodded and pushed herself off the counter.
“Look, Carrie is easy. She lets me breathe. She gives me space. I can be my own person with her and not feel strangled or like an afterthought. So yes, Shane. Marrying Carrie will make me happy enough.”
Shane smiled sadly as she approached her friend to embrace her in a hug. She kissed her cheek as she pulled away, and grabbed both of Tina’s hands in her own holding them in front of her.
“If easy is worth forever and you never want to be rendered breathless or feel the weight of someone else’s entire presence on your own, then of course you’ll be happy enough.” Shane brought Tina’s hands to her mouth and kissed them both. “I’m gonna go find Alice and wait for you to walk down the aisle.”
Shane’s words slammed Tina head-on into the wall of doubt that had been building since the proposal. She let go of a breath that she did not realize she had been holding.
Tina watched Shane gather up all of her stuff and carefully place everything back into her duffel bag. Slinging it over her shoulder, Shane looked back at Tina one last time and smiled before turning to make her way out the door of the suite.
When she turned the knob and pulled the door towards her, Shane was surprised to see a long-haired brunette on the other side wearing a dashing white suit with a baby blue handkerchief in her breast pocket. Carrie smiled at Shane who looked just over her shoulder where Angie stood with a concerned look on her face.
“Is my fiancée in there?” Carrie pointed a well-manicured finger between herself and Shane.
“I tried to stop her.” The words fell quickly out of Angie’s mouth.
Without saying a word, Shane opened the door wider and moved out of Carrie’s way. She knowingly raised both eyebrows at Angie and tried to contain the upwards curl of her lips.
“Baby?” Carrie called as she sidestepped Shane.
“Carrie! What are you doing?!” Tina screamed as Carrie rounded the corner into the main suite. “You can’t see me in my dress yet it’s bad luck!”
“Is this the sign you were asking about?” Angelica whispered.
Shane tilted her head to the side. “Should we stay and watch?” Shane asked.
“This is all bad.”
“Yep.”
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Nice story….is there a continuation to this? What happens next?
Great words from Shane…. I wonder if they mean anything to Tina?
If marriage does not enhance a relationship, then why marry? For many marriage does enhance a relationship its a promise to forsake all other possibilities and to commit yourself to one person now and forever.
My understanding of the four good luck charms is that they must be on the bride’s person to be effective. Having Angie as your object of blue would not count. Okay, Whatever….
Hi Martha,
Thanks for reading! This was just a little vignette. I have no plans at the moment to finish it. As I said in my author notes, I have many little wedding scenes in my head that I’m just vomiting on my screen to exercise the muscle a bit.
I think you are correct about the four good luck charms, but I suppose that is just another reason why this marriage is doomed if Tina is not abiding by the rules.
Appreciate all comments so thanks again!
Gosh, I never imagined I would ever type anything like this, but keep up this screen vomit of yours. It is, uh, delightful (you obv know that my first word choice was “delicious”)
I see what you did there.
Sad, this is a story on its self. Would love to see what is going to happen now.
Getting marriad because someone is easy, doesn’t speak to me as Tina madly in love.
Wise words from Shane to Tina.
I absolutely love Angie. She is so smart and funny.
Love the bond with both her mothers.
How can you be madly in love if you know that you’ll only be “happy enough” to marry someone? Tina is cheating herself out of true love, and we all know that.
Thanks so much for commenting Bibi! And I agree, Angie is awesome. She just might be the most well-adjusted character to come out of the new show lol
Thanks for posting, MeLL. Yes, a very good and a very Shane question. Tina accepting the proposal and getting married because being with Carrie is easy explains a lot for me. Taking the easy road with someone to simply settle. The other choice would be the love of your life and passion but the risk of being burned or squashed by it.
Looking forward to more of your vignettes.
After the exchange between Tina and Bette in 106 of GenQ, it seemed like Tina still harbored some resentment toward Bette about their relationship so it seems only fitting that Carrie is the exact opposite of Bette in that regard. But yes, she is settling. Relationships are hard work, but it makes it that much more worth it when you have to work at it. Especially where passion is concerned. We all deserve those breathtaking moments. Thanks for your unwavering support and comments Kiwi!
This story is excellent. I hope they use it in Season 2. Shane will always be Yoda and Alice’s mouth continues to be a lethal weapon
Hi Jane! Thanks so much for reading and for your very kind comment.
Shane is definitely intuitive and wise like Yoda. And yeah, Alice is a trip. I’m going to try to keep my expectations low for Season 2. Expect the worst, but hope for the best.
Thanks for these thought provoking posts of ‘vomit’!
Shane will always be Yoda!
Love Angie and think she is the best thing to come out of Gen Q :-)
Look forward to more
SG