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Can we get it back – Chapter 9
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Tina bows her head down into her hands and sobs. “I’m sorry, I’m so, so sorry.” She whispers while sobbing.
Bette takes a deep breath and looks up towards the roof, trying to blink the tears away. Tina carefully looks at Bette, seeing the tears roll down, making her own tears roll faster.
“What is it that you actually want here Tina?” Bette finally asks after pulling herself together and looks expectantly at Tina. Her heart aches a little as she looks at the broken Tina across from her.
“You don’t have any clues?” Tina carefully asks as she wipes her eyes.
“I don’t want to jump to any conclusions.” Bette softly replies, looking briefly down on her lap.
“This whole… mess. It took you to become seriously ill for me to realize I was still in love with you Bette. The possibility that you could die, shook me to the core as I said earlier.” Tina starts and keep drying tears away. “I don’t expect you to take me back. I hurt you beyond… I hurt you so much. I should have spoken up, I should’ve talked to you, shared my feelings with you, I didn’t. You’re not a mind reader unfortunately. But at the same time, I shouldn’t have blamed you for my problems, and that is what I did. I did lose myself. I didn’t recognize myself anymore. But when I should’ve relied on you, getting strength from you, I turned away, I ran. And I got so angry at you, but what I realized in hindsight is that I was angry at myself also. But it was too far gone by then. So, I left. Trying to spare you… in a way.” Tina shares as she slowly looks up at Bette who is watching her intensely.
Bette looks at her ex-wife. Could she take her back? What would be different? She sits still, thinking. The one thought that comes to mind every time is, off course she would take her back. Tina is the love of her life, there will not be anyone else like her. She suddenly felt exhausted and so tired.
“I… I love you Tina. I will always love you and I hear what you are saying and I really want to reply right away, but my head is starting to hurt a little and I feel exhausted. I need to lay down and sleep some. Can we continue this in the morning?” Bette carefully asks.
“Off course. Your health is more important than anything right now.” Tina replies. “Do you want to lay down here or shall I help you into your bedroom?” Tina asks.
“I would like my bed. I have missed my bed.” Bette says with a smile.
“Yeah, hospital beds are not that comfortable. Come on let’s go.” Tina says and stands up and helps Bette into a standing position. “Are you good to walk?” She silently asks.
“Yeah, just don’t let go of me. I am little dizzy.” Bette says.
“Never.” Tina whispers
They use a few minutes to Bette’s bedroom upstairs, Tina helps her as much as Bette allows her.
After helping her into bed, Bette stops Tina before she walks out.
“Tina?” Bette starts.
“Yeah?” Tina replies, turning around towards Bette.
“Thank you for tonight. For sharing everything. I know we have a long way to go, but for the first time in years I feel hopeful.” Bette says softly as she gives Tina a smile.
“I will do what it takes Bette. Whatever it takes.” She says, smiling back. “Good night Bette, sleep well. If you need anything or need help. Call me okay? I’m in the room next door.” Tina says.
“I will. I’m good for now at least.” Bette says with a smile. “Good night T.” She adds before Tina leaves the room.
Tina leaves the door ajar, just in care Bette needed her during the night.
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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