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Beginning Again Chapter 23
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”I know,” Tina said with worry still in her tone. ”I just feel…” Tina hesitated, ”like I just got you back,” Tina hesitated and then continued. ”I am afraid of what you may find, what it will do to you. We said no promises and I understand that, but…” tears began to stream down Tina’s face.
Bette leaned over putting her finger over Tina’s lips, stopping her from finishing. She leaned in close and spoke in a measured manner with emotions pouring out with every word. ”My upbringing has caused me to make decisions in an attempt to make up for the past or for that matter forget about the past. You said it last night, we can’t continue to be controlled by our past. That is what I am trying to do, I’m just not there yet. I am letting you know where I am in spite of where I am, because I want you back in my life in every way possible.” Bette leaned in further putting her forehead against Tina’s, ”I have to do this,” Bette paused, ”and you have our daughter to take care of right now.” Bette spoke softly while trying to capture Tina’s eyes looking for understanding. ”Babe?” Bette let the term of endearment roll off her tongue and hang in the air that was thick with emotions.
Tina lifted her head and met Bette’s eyes that conveyed love and reassurance as she wrapped herself in the affection behind how Bette addressed her.
Bette slowly pulled back but continued her physical connection by taking Tina’s hands again. ”I am only going to be gone for a week at the most. When I get back, what do you think about us entering into couple therapy to help us along?” Giving Tina a small questioning smile.
Tina gave back a surprised look. Bette had historically hated therapy but hated couple therapy even more. For her to suggest it really revealed how far she had come in her own therapy and in her overall assessment of where they were in their relationship. ”Really,” Tina said with surprise, wiping her tears with her finger tips. She then leaned over to Bette and gave her a hug. ”I like the idea, but who would we see together?” She said as she pulled away collecting her emotions. Tina looked into Bette’s eyes inquisitively, now feeling more in control on this very emotional playing field.
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SuperK,
When I saw that U had posted, I immediately dove in. Thank you for the refresher that your writing brings. Especially in these perilous times.
Will continue applying your healing balm as though I was Bette, Tina, or Angie.. ????
I really love your story. Thank you for letting Bette take Angie to Yale. Made me smile. Our girls are working towards getting back together forever and they are doing it the right way. So glad they are doing couples counseling. Somehow I doubt it will take as long as Tina thinks. Angie is still a little scared about what it all means and I hope she can be part of the healing and that she gets to witness her parents full reconciliation. Trust is essential on all sides. Tina needs to trust herself not to leave again. Bette needs to trust that Tina really is going to stay forever. And Angie needs to trust that her parents will be okay without her and she can go to college. Lots of moving pieces but everyone has the same goal. And with the love they have this looks so very promising. Again, great story.
Thanks so much for posting.
A great soothing Chapter full of hope.
Your posts are like an Oasis in these troubling times:-)
Stay safe and well
SG
Bette the romantic…. dinner at that special place. Privacy so they could talk and begin to air things out. Love that Tina invite Bette to share her room since she doesn’t have one. And I love that Angie shows up finding her Moms in their pj’s what a surprise considering she thought Bette was in LA. And the fact that Bette went with Angie and Tina to for the Yale tour was simply outstanding. Even though New Haven, Connecticut is a long way from LA, I’m hoping that is her choice.
I really love that Bette suggested couples therapy. With the right therapist and settings and amount of time spent, they could resolve most of their problems in months rather than years. I have a feeling that before Angie goes away to college – Bette and Tina will be a solid couple living together. They may not have every problem resolved – but they will have a process by which they can resolve whatever is still a stumbling block.
Its good to see these two coming to the decision to try. They belong together…..
Thankyou for this great chapter…. now, let’s see what Bette finds out in Paris…..
Thank you for posting this chapter. I enjoy your writing so very much! Love all the special moments this couple is finding time to share. I knew Bette would find a way to meet up with her girls to see Yale! With all the things going on in our lives today I find myself anxiously awaiting new chapters by wonderful writers like yourself. You bring a smile to my face when I open this site and see your post! Thank you for bringing a little bit of joy into some long lonely days!
Great chapter
Love how Bette and Tina are making progress and that Bette told Tina that before she can give herself totally she needs to deal with her own issuess ,Her mother abondening her and what it did with her. But she is serious to give them a healthy chance on rebuilding their relationship, she even suggested couples therapy.
Very good talk between Angie and Tina, i hope that Angie will have a little bit more faith and is more reassured so that she can make the right decision which university she is going to apply and not to be afraid to leave her mothers.
Looking forward to the next chapter!
Lovely chapter!
SuperK, this was a wonderful chapter. I love how they are moving in the same direction… towards each other. Bette not thinking to book a hotel room cracked me up, she was so eager to get to see her girls that she rushed to be there. Details details! We can all see the reunion coming and yet watching them take tentative steps to each other is very satisfying. Such a nice way to spend my Sunday, reading this chapter was a perfect end to the week. Thanks!
Thank you for the chapter!
But i don’t really understand – Bette go to find more information about her mother?
Z
Bette has been stuck for so many years and now finding out through therapy what the life long consequences of her mother leaving have done to her, pushed her to needing closure. Wanting desperately to understand why her mother never contacted her after leaving.
It is not uncommon when a parent leaves a child at an early age for them to blame themselves on some level for the parent leaving. Bette was still at a formidable age, it is not surprising she had issues with abandonment. In this story, Tina, leaving just poked a hole in a wound that never fully healed.
Hope that helps.
K
SuperK,
Hey pal, thanks so much for this terrific update. So many details & lots of exploring.
The talk with Tina & Angie was great.
So glad that Bette & Tina are finally on the same path & willing to put in the work to make it work out this time.
Yes, Bette needs closure on her mother’s actions – so sad.
Thanks for the wonderful chapter & looking forward to what Bette discovers.