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Bette — Plan B; pt. 58
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More sand. No real response.
“There were a lot of ways that I failed your mother, and those caused our first breakup.”
“But you got back together?”
At least she’s paying attention. “We got back together, but right about that time you were born and we hadn’t really resolved the issues that caused the breakup.”
“What’d you do?”
From the mouths of babes. “Jess, first, let me say that I’m explaining my past actions as best as I can for you, but all of this is very private.” Hopefully she understands discretion. Although I don’t know who that statement means to protect more – her mother or myself?
“But,” I continued, “I cheated on your mother.”
A quick flash went through her face. Anger. Not surprising. Nothing compared to the anger in the accusations I’d received from Tina – as well as the rage I’d turned on myself.
“This led to our first separation, but, as we told you, we reconciled shortly before you were born.”
“She forgave you?”
Forgiveness? I think she did, actually. But I never forgave myself. “She was understandably hurt by my actions, but she was able to move on and give me another chance.”
“Then you left?”
“Then, yes, I left.”
“After I was born.”
C’mon, Jess. Lets not sink into that morass again.
“You were born just after my father died. Like you, I had one primary parent while I was growing up.”
“What happened to your mother?”
“My parents had a rocky relationship. My mother and father ended up having more things that separated them than drew them together.”
“Like you and mom.”
I’m not even sure that she realized that she said the words aloud.
“The place where I worked was going through some political maneuvering to oust me from my job. Because of the time I spent attending to issues in my life, such as the home care of my father during his final days, they were able to succeed in ending my employment.”
Just a nod this time.
Unfortunately, that job was so much of my life at the time; it defined my sense of worth. I’m not sure I can adequately explain that part to Jess, without making it sound like I’m minimizing the part of my life that involved her mother and herself.
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A great chapter and a very interesting conversation. Thank you
please let the next chapter be 4 or 5 pages because I just can’t seem to get enough!
You’ve done it once again. Fantastic update. That took alot of courage on Bette’s part to tell Jess, lord knows it could not have been easy. Jess will be okay. I agree with hollabackgirl, please next update a bit longer, I always look so forward to them.
Poor Jess, Poor Bette. It took guts for Bette to share her story with Jess, knowing how damaging it could be to their relationship. It was nice that Bette was able to make herself vulnerable to Jess and that she was honest in her feelings. And it was a nice touch that she tried to protect Tina as much as possible in her retelling of events. It’s shows that she’s trying to accept most of the blame and not try to out a wedge between Jess and Tina. Can’t wait for the next chapter
“My friend Nanc told me I was full of it.” LOL, thanks pseud, I’m honored ;-)
200 Bon Bons for you. These last chapters have been the best. What gaffs? You can eat Bon Bons while you type can’t you?
This story is moving at a blistering pace over the last few days. Lots of potential for a shift in the dynamic between all characters. I really enjoy how this relationship is developing between Bette and Jess, and can see now some of Bette’s reasons for leaving in the first place. Will Jess understand though? You tell me…thanks for writing as always.
oh my i hope Jess could be able to face the truth and move on its hard for a teenager but she has a chance to be with her both parents and be happy i hope she give Bette a chance but i have to say i´m a little desapointed with Bette i didnt knew she was to weak to gave up of her family like this..ok P your are done an incredible job i love your story everyday more..thanks :o)
fantastic chapter, I hope Jess continues to mellow especially now she can see that Bette is hurting because of the way she acted in the past
Beatiful Amazing writing Story WHOA! I Love it Great conversation with Bette and Jess but what if Jess don’t listen to Bette if she really MAD to Bette Thanks pseud Please post soon.
This stuff is so hard but you’re doing a great job of showing that and letting us feel empathy for both Bette and Jess. Having grown up as a kid with a similar gaping hole – I’m struck by how true to life your portrayal is. Thanks for writing.
this was so articulate and thoughtful. i dont think tina ia nicer than jess. i think that jess really wants this. but of course, i bow down before the writer. wow, tina wont know what the hell is going on when she gets home. thanks and you know the drill, soon please.
I am enjoying this so very much. Please keep it going and come back with more.
Been away for almost a month without a computer. Just read all 10+ installments that I missed. Absolutely amazing story. thanks for the entertainment.
Very hard stuff for a kid to hear from the parent who left them. I’m wondering how Tina’s going to feel about all this revealing of the past. Again your dialogue is spot on.
Powerful stuff those two covered. I wonder if Tina is going to feel like she’s been blindsided if Jess either calls Tina and asks her questions about this or confronts her when she gets back, not knowing that Bette has divulge all of this information without her knowledge.
I think it’s good that Bette and Jess are talking, but Jess still needs to know that although Bette played a part in the break-up, it was not entirely Bette’s fault. Jess needs to know that they are both human and capable of mistakes. What’s more important is that she is aware that they are also both capable of exceptionally deep love as well.
I think that Jess is afraid that Bette will leave again. She’s worried for both herself and Tina. So much to still explore with them all.
Excellent chapter. Painful and moving at the same time. Brutally honest where it needs to be.
This is interesting conversation and let see what’s next!
I like how you let Bette be so honest with Jess. You know what they say, Kids are honest to a fault!
Great insight and great maturity of Bette to admit she was scared.
Can’t wait to “hear” Tina’s version of the story.
Thanks and many bon bons for you this week!