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Can we get it back – Chapter 25
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It took Tina a few moments to catch up to what Bette had said and then she quickly got up also and followed Bette.
“Babe?” Tina says as she knocks on the door before opening it up. Bette is seated on the bed, head hanging low. “Babe, please talk to me.” Tina says and slowly walks over to her and takes a seat next to Bette on the bed. She sees the tears that are coming down her face. She carefully takes Bette’s hand in hers and brings it close to her heart. “Do you feel this?” Tina ask silently. Bette tilt her head sideways towards Tina and nod slowly. “This is you Bette. I am alive when I’m with you. I know my actions have shown otherwise these last few years and I still don’t know how to fix that. I know there is a deep wound in you that won’t heal properly, at least not yet. But I am here to stay this time.” Tina starts. She should tell Bette her plans and what she’s been working on to get a permanent office here in Los Angeles. No more secrets.
“How can I ask you to leave your show Tina. It will be another thing for you to be angry about, you say it now, that it won’t be a problem, but as you said, your previous actions show otherwise. You will resent me, or maybe not me in particular, but the situation. You’ll feel stuck here and take that frustration out on me, like all those times before. I…” Bette says honestly. “I can’t go through that again Tina. My heart can’t take it.” Bette says as tears runs down her face.
“Babe, I wish I could take all that back. I wish we could go back ten years and do it all over. But we can’t, I can’t. But what I can do is give you my promise. I know it’s not much, and you won’t believe it a hundred percent, but it’s all I got… I have talked to my bosses. I’ve asked for a transfer back to Los Angeles full time. I’ve basically told them to find me work here, or I quit. I have proven my worth in the industry, and I can probably get a job wherever I want. They know that also. And hopefully they will find me something here in town. If not, I will quit. I have had job offers all along.” Tina says with great conviction in her voice.
“You have?” Bette asks in a scared tone.
“Yeah, I have. I’ve told you that I’m here to stay this time. And I will do whatever it takes. I might have to travel from time to time and so on, but I will be stationed here in Los Angeles. I am invested 110% this time Bette, because I’ve lived without you and I have managed, I have survived and I know I can live without you, but the thing is, is that I don’t want to, my heart isn’t whole without you. I want you in my life again, I need to have you in my life, and I need Angie. I have missed her so much. I love you Bette. Please believe that.” Tina says as tears are coming down her cheek as well. She takes Bette’s hand and softly place a kiss on it.
“I believe you love me Tina. But it is still hard to believe that you will stay.” Bette replies in a whisper.
“I know Bette. I would probably have had the same fears if the roles were reversed. But what can I do Bette, what can I do to convince you?” Tina asks, almost desperate.
“I don’t know.” Bette whispers back, head hanging low.
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Great chapter.
Well, that’s the BIG question – what can Tina do to convince Bette she’s 110% committed????
Great that Angie got the burden off her chest & talked to her parents about her college ambition. Now all 3 can participate in that experience.
Thanks so much for posting.
Can’t wait for more!!!
I agree ???? with you Collins!
What can Tina do so that Bette knows that Tina is 110% committed to them?!
It is good that Bette talks about her fears and that Tina understand them.
Great chapter!
agree Collins agree BiBi
Tina needs something – a grand gesture or a million little things – what will it be? I bet Angie knows what to do, or at least could put Tina on the right track.
can’t wait to see how this plays out. Please post when you can…
Come on now Bette what can Tina do to show she is 110% committed?
I don’t know is not an answer it’s a Cliffhanger!
Loved it! More soon ASAP!
Stay safe
SG
I don’t think that Bette can answer that. I think that is something that Tina will have to come up with and Bette will recognize it when she sees it. Perhaps when Tina has a for sure position in Los Angeles with an office location and a regular work schedule. and projects she is working on. Perhaps it’s when she closes out her residence in Toronto and other cities and lives solely in Los Angeles. Maybe it’s when they start making joint household decisions together about time and living space and future plans. For example, perhaps they decide to find a new home to live in after Angie goes away to school, maybe one closer to the beach which will serve as their retirement home and a place to entertain their grandchildren when they come along and contains all those features they both want in a home – a garden, a pool, space for privacy and creativity. When they see that their desires, and needs are not in conflict with each other put are in harmony with each other, they will begin to believe.
Thank you for the chapter!
Hmm, interesting what Tina could do to prove she will stay?
I am not sure what Tina can do. Bette cannot be handled about this so a grand gesture might actually backfire. All of the things mentioned are great ideas but until Tina can explain why she left Bette and why she agreed to marry another woman – repeat – marry another woman – Bette will remain unsure and rightfully so. Marriage was supposed to bond Bette and Tina forever. It didn’t. Tina can relocate to LA but in Bette’s mind and heart what will stop her from leaving if a great business opportunity pops up or she gets bored. In the end Bette may have to open her heart one last time and take a chance. But – The hurt is still raw. The betrayal she feels is fresh. Bette does not feel safe with Tina. Tina has given her no answers. I just don’t know. There is no doubting that Bette loves Tina. Bette has always felt her life was better with Tina than without her. Sadly Tina has not always felt the same way. Does Tina really feel that she is better living out her life with Bette? Why? How could she walk away from Carrie so easily? No ideas at all. Looking forward to how it all plays out.
Actions speak louder than words. Tina needs to keep doing the things people do when they ???? someone. Show Bette that she is true to her words. I loved the chapter please keep them coming.