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Breaking silence
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Less than an hour ago, Bette stood in front of her, hands resting on Tina’s shoulders.
“Baby, it’s not too late for us to ask Alice or Shane to come over and stay with
“Bette,” Tina interrupted, placing a firm but gentle finger across her lover’s lips. “Stop. We’ve been through this a thousand times. And you know how I feel about it.”
“And you know how I feel about it,” Bette entreated. “You and I are a couple. If we were a straight couple, would you be doing this? Would you be seeing your parents alone?”
“This has nothing to do with us being a ***** couple,” Tina said.
“It has everything with us being a ***** couple,” Bette insisted.
Tina exhaled slowly, a wan smile spreading slowly across her lips. “Okay. Let me rephrase that. There are two issues here. One of them has everything to do with you and me, with our family. But the other issue is between me and them. And if I can’t get beyond that, if I can’t get over that, then the other issue becomes moot.”
Bette started to protest, to challenge. But she stopped herself before she started.
“I’m sorry, T. I…I hate this, that’s all. It’s hard to stand by and…and wait to see what happens. Patience is not my strong suit.”
“I know. And I know it’s hard. I’d feel the same way if it was you in this position,” Tina admitted.
“Really?”
“Of course! Do you think you’re the only lioness in this pride?” Tina smiled, a full, warm smile this time.
Bette had kissed her goodbye and walked her to her car, reluctantly allowing her to drive off alone. And now Tina was standing in the lobby, waiting for the meeting that she’d been both anticipating and dreading. Good or bad, positive or negative, the time was now. She was about to find out whether or not she could ever have her parents back in her life. Tina was watching the water spill and splash in the hotel lobby’s fountain when she heard a familiar voice speak her name.
“Tina?”
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wow- can’t wait to see where you take this. as usual, your writing leaves nothing to be desired. thanks for this.
Great chapter as always FFC!
This chapter is densely packed with detail. Love the varying milieux.
This was not over too soon. Although, I could, of course, read your fic endlessly…
Thanks!
im feeling the horrid feeling that comes when youve been called into the principles office. always hated that. the dread. beautiful as always. cant wait for the next one.
read all of your chapters and can’t wait for another. post soon
Beautiful, per usual! Keep ’em coming!
wow… you know… wow… I was… wow… I can’t… wow… wonderful chapter… too much emotions… tks
omg such a tease continue u soon
K
Great chapter, hope all goes well for T. Love this.
Nice chapter – you packed lots of background and detail into a small package. I liked the conversation between Bette and Tina in particular because it was so realistic and also, familiar. So happy to have you back on a regular basis.
FFC, may I have your autogragh? I’ve got a feeling in a few years I can sell it on ebay for a mint. Your writing is incredible. Thank you for coming back to us with this splendid tale.
Damn this is gonna be so much fun and can’t wait to see what’s next. Post soon, thanks!
Maybe after 10 yrs they can dissolve this. Must be hell to not see your parents because of who you love, THANKS
*Happy sigh* Oh how I’ve missed your stories and your style of writing. I’m sooo glad that you’re back to a normal writing schedule, ffc! Thank you!! I look forward to seeing how Tina’s meeting with her parents goes!
“do you think you are the only lioness in the pride” Brilliant. – love this chapter and this theme – went through this with my parents and the reconnecting took time – can’t wait to see how you write it. Thanks for a great story.
Another great chapter or how to meet your family after a silence of ten years. Thank you
I’m with Techgal, I could read you fan fic endlessly….this chapter setup the meeting perfectly for Tina. I’m just wondering what is going through her parents minds?
Great chapter. Can’t wait to see what’s going to happen.
FFC,
You have done it again; made the simplest of conversations a piece of art.
This chapter is wonderfully realized as Tina, after the security of Bette arms, sorts out her thoughts and emotions then honestly tells Bette her plan of action. I love the way Bette tries to protect Tina by suggesting that she would sit at another table. This had me rolling in the aisles as I really could imagine Bette saying that and then trying to get Tina to agree.
Tina response was perfect. There are times when you need to face the fear and do it anyway. This often means doing it alone. You have captured one of these times flawlessly.
It is down to your talent and flair how easy this story rattles along and gives immense pleasure to its readers.
Thank you for sharing this gift with me.
Please post soon as I want to know what happens next.
Will there be a happy reunion or a final farewell?
Only you have the solution.
Your Loyal Fan.
Great as usual!!! More really,really soon
bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!
cute.. i can’t wait to see what happens.
Great chapter!!! I’ve been following this story from the beginning, thanks for sharing it with us. Post soon.
Just love the thought process and Tina’s insistence that she go it alone, to test the tides. She’s one fierce lioness, when it comes to her family. Please post again, soon.
There was a little of everything in this one. A little history, a little Bette & Tina and a little, little bit of Tina’s parents. Looking forward to meeting the parents and full of hope that they can look past that which they could not so many years ago. This was beautiful as always. Thanks for writing.