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Can we get it back – Chapter 9
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After several minutes with Tina crying and Bette comforting, Tina is finally able to talk again. But Bette talks first.
“T, why didn’t you talk to me about any of this when it was happening? What did I do or how did I behave for you not to come to me?” Bette softly asks.
“I thought I could handle it. I know the roles were a little reversed, with you being more home with Angie and me away at work so much. Since I put that on you in a way, I sort of felt that I should spare you some of the things, at least in the beginning, but the more I did that, the more my depression grew deeper and in the end I blamed you for everything because you were happy and didn’t seem to have any problems. And one day I just said stop to myself. I have to get out. I have to get away to find myself again. So, I moved out and sent in divorce papers. I can’t begin to imagine the pain I caused you Bette. I am so, so sorry. You were supportive the whole time before I moved. I know you saw something going on with me and I know you tried carefully to reach out to me about it, but I was so stuck in a bad place that I blamed you for everything instead. I didn’t want to talk to you about it in the end.” Tina says as tears still rolls down her face. “I just had to go.” Tina says as she continues to cry.
“I don’t know what to say to it all…” Bette starts. “It pains me that you couldn’t reach out to me. After everything we went through 10 years ago, all the promises we made then, about always talking to one another. Always give each other space to grow and flourish within the relationship. I thought we had that down this time.” Bette says, still holding on to Tina’s hand, softly rubbing her thumb over the top of Tina’s fingers. Tina looks down on the soothing movements of Bette’s hand on hers.
“When you left, it was like the rug was pulled from under me. I couldn’t find my anchor-point. You were that for me. All I did was for you and Angie. And then you left. And then not long after Kit died and you didn’t bother to come to the funeral. I know Angie called you several times, begging you to come. She needed you, I needed you.” Bette says as she lets go of Tina’s hand and runs her hand through her hair, carefully not to touch the bandages that is covering the scar after the surgery, tears streaming down her face.
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Fantastic chapter!
They had a honest talk and Tina, as she should, took the responsibility of their divorce.
It pains me that they lost each other again due to not open up and talk. Like Bette thinks, what will be different this time? But she is willing to give them a new chance and for that i am happy and hopefull.
Amazing story! Thank you!
We’ll see how they tackle it. I’m hopeful :D :D
Wow! What a painful conversation. They will need some time to process that one. Hope Tina wins Bette back, and that she understands it is all on her now to make amends. What will she do differently? Will she seek professional help for the depression? Sounds like she needs it. Anything that gets them back together. Thanks for this chapter, nice break from “working” at home…..
They will both have to work hard, and give and take. I’m excited to see where it goes :)
Hi Lauren25
Like BK I am also working from home, so nice to have a new chapter waiting when I take a lunch break :-)
I’m glad Tina is opening up, as her behavior is often that she thinks she is protecting Bette by keeping things from her when in fact she ends up hurting her more. Really good start but definitely a ways to go, and also reconciliation if it happens needs to take place when Bette is fully recovered. The emotions and the needs are high now and it seems like a good idea but reality will hit, and to Bette’s point what will be different than it was 10 years ago when they thought they had worked through their issues? Thank you.
Yeah, what will be different. If both are willing to take the walk, I’m hopeful for them. but as I’ve said, they have to work hard. And Bette’s concern about what will be different…. well, we’ll see.
Thank you for the chapter and answered my question about Bette’s job.
So, they take their first step to reconnect again and Bette already home. But why Angie not here too?
Waiting for the next!
This story line make perfect sense. Even though the road will not be easy, the relationship can be repaired provided both are willing to work to make it happen. And I believe they will make this happen. Their bond is just too great to be ignored.
This chapter was fantastic. I love the Tina wanted to be honest and straight forward with Bette. Its no time to hid. I believe that Bette will take the time to absorb what Tina has said and will willing work toward a reconciliation. Tina still needs to make a definitive statement that she wants to come back to Bette. Then they need to determine the path in which that will happen together.
Thank you for this story…truly a great story so far. Look forward to the next chapter.
Yeah, they will both have to work really hard to get back to a partnership that is made to last.
They have take the long walk. But I’m hopeful for them :)
And thank you so much for reading :)
I am working from home also! I treat myself by looking for new posts when I need a break. Glad they began their talking with Tina telling her part of the story. There is a lot to process…the back stories of Tina’s thought processes and running away will be difficult. The one story I especially am interested in..how to talk about leaving Angie? It is difficult to run from your spouse but I can’t wrap my head around leaving my child! Although there was a story by another author where Bette ran from Tina and their children when she had cancer. I guess it does happen but how do you forgive that?
They have lot to cover still. Rome was not build in a day, and neither is Bette and Tina getting back together. Lots of work to do for both of them. It will be a long process.
Finn422,, do you know the name of that story or the author? I remember that story but don’t know who wrote it
Had a break and back to a fantastic Chapter.
Tina has explained very clearly how she got to the point of leaving Bette but I cannot understand how she could have left Angie. Especially I do not understand how she could not return for Kit’s funeral to be with Angie at least. Kit was always a big part of Angie’s life and she must have been devastated when she died.
Great story, thank you
SG