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Chapter 7 – Bette and Dana
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Granted a move to New York City would be a huge step for us. It does warrant that we both give it a lot of thought but you could have at least offered to discuss it instead of telling me to take the CU job because it would be less disruptive. True as that might be you haven’t even taken into consideration that I have to be very thoughtful and strategic about my next career move in order to rebound from the damage your dear friend and ex-lover caused when she sabotaged my position and got me fired from the CAC.
My reputation, my standing in the art community and my integrity are all on the line here Tina. This isn’t just about who brings in a bigger paycheck. You never took any interest in our finances before. You’ve always relied on me to take care of everything, but now you have doubts? I’ve tried to be supportive and understanding about your need for autonomy and control over your life but you can’t seem to build your own self-esteem without tearing mine down. I’ve indulged you long enough. Perhaps your disappointment in me is driving a lot of your unilateral decisions but like it or not we do have a partnership of sorts and until it’s officially dissolved we still have a responsibility to this marriage and to each other.
If you want control over the household financials just say so. I’ll gladly hand it over but my personal expenses just like yours is our own responsibility. You spend your money on manicures, pedicures, spa treatments and $300 haircuts and you never hear me complaining. I realize that you need to be well groomed for your highly visible executive position or for your personal self-esteem or to feel attractive. I don’t begrudge you that Tina so don’t begrudge me because I spend my money on different things for different reasons. My needs are just as important to my well-being as yours which doesn’t make my spending any more excessive nor the things I spend it on any more frivolous than yours. You crossed the line last night Tina. I will not have you dictate what I can or can’t buy in such a disrespectful manner ever again. Even if it were coming out of your pocket I’m not a child or some kept woman that you think you have the right to talk down to. Maybe that’s how you allowed Helena to treat you, but if I were you I’d be careful about emulating your friend Helena ”Fucking” Peabody in her treatment of people. Under her influence you’ve managed to turn into a self-serving bitch. It’s not attractive and it’s not becoming Tina.”
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Please change the history and Tina and henry never meet! I hate that scene! Please do not be cruel with your followers and thanks for posting provided
pikiangelica – I do change the history of the story. There is no Henry and there is no Jodi but Tina does need to explore her feelings for Josh Becker. That’s part of the process to figuring out what she wants. Thank you for reading and commenting. Just a few more chapters and we will see brighter days.
I wrote these comments on the previous chapter, but just repeating them here if you missed it.
When I posted this story the first time I received very similar comments and reactions to Tina’s behavior. I know this is difficult and in my opening Author’s notes I did say that Tina’s character would probably be worse (less likable) in my version than on the show. I’m not doing that to put Tina in a bad light or to make everyone ‘hate’ her. She’s actually a very tragic character in that she’s struggling with some very serious issues and she doesn’t know how to handle them. I agree that her outburst of ‘I fucked Josh Becker’ and her confession about the cyber-sex was ill-advised at that particular time. They were both in an emotional turmoil from all that had already taken place that night. Tina needed to unburden herself of the guilt without any thought to how Bette would receive it. Bette took it as if Tina was deliberately trying to hurt her, when in fact Tina was screaming out for HELP. Instead of recognizing the desperation Bette dismissed it and basically told Tina … “go figure it out yourself, I can’t tell you what to do.” Tina doesn’t have the balance and support that Bette has in her meditation, spiritual adviser, Dana, Lara and Kit. She’s stuck with Alice and Helena as her confidants. She doesn’t have an impartial person like an adviser or therapist to guide her through. That’s not to say that she doesn’t have free will to make the right choices, but I think Bette could have helped her more and maybe saved some additional heartache and heartbreak later on.
Secondly Bette is not the martyr. Admittedly she’s taken some emotional abuse from Tina and she’s living with the fear that Tina could at any time take Angie away from her but she’s got history too. She’s not going to get a free pass in this story. They will both need to own up to their responsibility for the demise of the relationship and also for the re-building.
Some of you that have not read this story before, might not believe that I can bring Bette and Tina back together in a loving relationship after everything that happens (especially chapter 8), but have faith. No matter how hard it gets I make them do the work and eventually they come out of the depths of despair. Not only do I get them back together but there are lots of unexpected turns of events that will bring a lot of joy and resolution.
If you’re waiting for the darkness to be lifted and want to skip all this torture come back when I post Chapter 9 and 10 for Dana’s recover and Chapter 11 for Bette and Tina to start their way back.
Bat! even if your story has no beginning Tibette,
I said I embark on this journey with you.
I’m ready with my kit of heart medicines.
Let’s hope for Dana struggle to survive this disease, and that
she did not turn away from Lara.
The complete constellation.
BETTE finally became the bombastic bully and told TINA exactly what needed to be said and pulled no punches doing it. To be emotionally abusive TINA knows it will not be tolerated and good for BETTE laying all the cards on the proverbial table concerning money.TINA she has to give herself time and put sex on the backburner or she’s gonna regret it,how long is up to her to decide.DANA having someone you love and loves you in timeof crisis is all you can ask for. To undergo this type of surgery and have no support except LARA was foolhardy on her side.BETTE taking control and notifying everybody was what any true friend would have done and she is that.Now for the news of what was found and how bad it is.pps thankss
Hey Bat, thank you for your reaction, I already read this story before and I don’t know what I wrote then as comments.
Possibility about the same.
I will not skip any chapters , you are a to good writer to do that. A good story has drama and love.
Thanks for the repost!
I write this with tears still in my eyes.
I didn’t think I’d read but your writing is such that I could not do so. This Bette is superb.
I will not be missing any chapters and look forward to the daily posts. I think your assurance that there will eventually be a happy ending helps and especially that Dana survives and that my favourite couple end up together.
I am delighted there will be no Henry or Jodi :)
Thanks BAT.
Hey Bat, I agree with you that Bette is not the martyr, and as much responsible for the demise of their relationship as Tina. And as for me hating Tina it is not hatred per se it’s just for the first few chapters of your story. As the saying goes ‘there is a fine line between love and hate’ for me it’s just reversed. Not sure if at this point Bette is able to help Tina they are so out of sync and not communicating let alone really listen to what the other is saying that they are in my opinion far from being in the position to understand what the other isn’t saying – hope this sentence not only makes any sense to me.
Glad Dana decided to let Lara call Bette so she can get the much needed support she needs to stay strong for Dana and to share the burden. In addition worrying and taking care of somebody else distract Bette and hopefully Tina as well from their own problems. And perhaps it will also help Tina to see that true love can conquer almost everything.
Thank you for being so brave to post this extraordinary story even if you again have to endure all those emotional comments from your readers. BTW you are allowed to tell me to just shut up and I will do it without any ill feelings – I really mean it. Looking forward to your next post.
as1219. Thank you for your comment and yes observation about Bette and Tina being too far apart to intuitively understand and respond to each others needs and look beyond what is being said is right on point. As for the comments you know I love a heated discussion and I totally encourage everyone to share their thoughts and feelings about anything in my stories.
My comment regarding ‘hating Tina’ was really more about my being sensitive to readers who might feel like Tina is getting beat up or that I am favoring Bette. If you recall when I originally wrote this story a few years ago I actually watched Season 2 and 3 on DVD repeatedly to transcribe some of the actual dialogue and story lines because I wanted to portray them in the story. It was torture for me to re-live some of this stuff as much as it was for the readers.
Now that I am re-posting it almost pains me to post these early chapters, especially when I know the types of emotions and reactions that they will stir. That’s the reason I’m giving a bit of a heads-up to readers that are finding it too difficult. I don’t want to drive away readers in the early chapters because of Tina’s behavior.
Everything that Bette and Tina are going through now and everything they went through between Season 1 and Season 3 will be explored, explained, and/or resolved when they finally get on the path to redemption, forgiveness, and starting anew.
Please keep the conversation going. I will never not want to hear from you. You know I actually miss our forums where we used to debate everything to no end. :-)
You also played a role in this story if you recall; your favorite Dana moments and your message of love and support to help her in the recovery stages. That’s coming up soon.
Thanks for the update, enjoyed it a lot.
BAT hope you turn this story around…..I hope the tibette can resolve their problems?
I am here and I will read all the chapters.
It’s very exciting Dana’s history and I wonder to this day
what is the reason that IC, decides to kill this character
Dana, IC missed a great opportunity to present a
message that it is possible to survive the disease, but no! IC just gave a negative message to women who struggle valiantly against
this disease.
I for one, I’m glad you will leave
a positive message to stay with Dana alive.
The complete constellation.