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Chandelier – 10
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"I have a pretty good idea, Alice." Helena shot back. "Remember?"
"Yeah, you were dragon-monster who was fucking Tina to get to Bette." Alice declared.
"Contrary to popular belief, Alice, I actually cared for Tina, and I still do." Helena countered. "I, for one, noticed how they were falling apart and how neither one was fighting to save their marriage."
"Right, because you’re the most sensitive person alive." Alice said sarcasticaly. "Bette has a right to her happiness."
"I understand that." Helena shook her head. "But so does Tina."
"Tina?" Alice repeated incredulously. "Paraded her boyfriend like he was the greatest thing to happen to her. As if we were going to accept him as we accepted you."
"You didn’t accept me." Helena reminded. "I wasn’t taken as part of your club until well after Tina and I split up."
"Your point?" Shane questioned, interrupting the fight.
Helena glanced at her. "You’re all rooting for Bette and Tina to get back together, and feel like it’s your right, and their obligation, to be so. When they’re apart you feel the need to let one be better than the other."
"That’s not true."
"Tina’s not allowed to be with other people, while you’re cheering Bette on for dancing with someone else."
"Brit, she’s doing more than dancing with other people." Alice told her. "Tell that to Blondie."
Helena looked at her for a beat, and let that sink in. She wondered if Tina knew. "They don’t owe you anything."
"We know that." Alice snapped.
"No, Alice, you don’t." Helena said flatly. "Tina knows she disappointed all of you with what she did. And she knows she owes an apology."
"Darn right." Alice said.
"To Bette." Helena told her. "She betrayed Bette. She ruined their marriage."
"And you’re the expert, huh?" Alice asked.
Helena sighed. "Yes."
"So why can’t Bette have her fun?" Alice questioned. "If TK did wrong, and she knows it, what’s supposed to keep Bette from all these other women who want her?"
Helena looked at Alice. "Bette can be surrounded by people, and she’ll still feel alone, Alice."
"You don’t know that."
"I don’t?" Helena asked. "Who do you think she’s going to call when she feels alone?"
Alice paused, and thought about that. She knew Bette didn’t always have all-night dates, and Shane could attest that Bette was home a lot.
But none of them were much for the keeping-Bette-company during those lonely nights.
"No." Alice said, as the thought that Bette was showing weakness became a very real possibility.
Helena shrugged. She turned towards her car. "I should get going."
"Early meeting?" Lara asked.
Helena shook her head. "I promised Tina I’ll bring her dessert, and bath gel for Angelica."
The three watched Helena leave.
Shane hung her head. "She’s right."
"She’s not." Alice insisted. She turned to Lara. "Back me up here."
Lara shook her head. "I’m not in any position to do that."
"Jesus, Soup Chef, isn’t cheating the same in every language?" Alice asked.
"I stood by and let you think Dana was cheating on you with me." Lara reminded.
Alice stopped, and realized that if anyone in their group was a serial polygamist, it was going to be Dana. Who had cheated on Tonya with her, and had cheated on her with Lara. Sort of.
Alice glanced at Shane, who was also known for her own… activities.
Alice shook her head. "This is fucked up."
"What did you tell Helena, Alice?"
Alice looked up, and found a very unhappy Bette Porter looking at her.
Oh boy.
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I do believe.that one Ms. Helena Peabody is on Bette and Tina side. Really like how the gang wants Bette and Tina to gether but,is in Tinas face over Henry. thanks
Helena seems for real although I remain somewhat doubtful of her abrupt and complete transformation from Dragon Woman. She appears wise and caring. I thought Bette and Tina were becoming closer. What happened? I appreciate your exceptional writing and frequent posts.
It was interesting to see Helena sort of functioning as the Greek chorus and shake up the crew. They seem to have needed that. But yeah, I’m still baffled by her transformation from monster to compassionate sage.
Oh boy is right. Not only is Helena sticking up for Tina, but I get a sneaking suspicion that Bette is also going to have her back. Maybe it is time for a group gathering, including Tina, at the Planet.
Damn trouble coming and please let Bette and Tina have a talk and work thing out!
Glad to see Helena sticking up for Tina. Me thinks Bette is worried that words of her dating other women will get to Tina…LOL…and so is unhappy with Alice…you know, Alice with her big mouth! Bette and Tina obviously still love each other. They’re both “pining” for each other, as Andrea pointed out. Look forward to the next chappy. Thanks, tiff.
For once I agree with Helena. Tina did screw up and badly. It is up to her to do her best to win Bette back and her once friends. Bette is trying so hard to not hurt, but with what she is doing she is only making matters worse. Maybe an intervention (like season 1) but this time with Helena as the go between.
Seems like you can write IC’s ass out of the sling; hope she and her “writers” are listening
Thanks for the consistent posts. You write really well. A pleasure to read your stories.
oh boy, that was exactly my comment after i read it…nice to see helena sticking up for tina…and why is bette dating? i thought her and tina were kinda trying to get back together…anyway…i love your story and i also think that giasony deserves an award, i hope she’ll get it this time
Thank you Tiff. Never thought we’d see the day when Helena was the only one championing B&T’s relationship. Your writing is so amazing, you make anything seem possible. Great chapter.
i was thinkin Bette is very much into Tina too.. hmm..
I remember dating a guy or two way back in the day to basically wait it out until the person I really wanted was available/wanted me. It’s just a Band-Aid for lonliness rather than a way to really cure the lonliness. Maybe that’s what Bette is doing. That doesn’t mean I agree with it though. And I see Helena as being another Yoda. Hell, she out-Yoda’d Shane.
Well, I can’t see Alice’s wrong here. Maybe everyone cheats. so it makes cheating a right thing? And people shouldn’t be mad at the ones who are cheating on their partners? For the record, Tina did not only cheating, but also disrespecting her partner to the top of her bent. That’s why I’m so mad at her.
TD, Interesting chapter. Nice to see Helena sticking up for Tina without taking her side. Looks like Helena has been a good friend to both gals and is trying to steer the middle ground. This is the first time I have seen this veiw point on this site so I must commend you on opening my eyes to get a feeling for how Tina is feeling after this lastest fallout. More please, real soon. Your Loyal Fan.
Hey Tiff. Nice to see someone sticking up for Tina way to go Helena…. Sorry to say this on your fantasic story but I can keep it in me anymore those comments that says that Tina is most wrong because she has been chesting twise whereas Bette has only done it ones… Who was that girl in NYC just somebody that does not count because she was a girl… Hmmmm and Bette was with Candace for months… Ok my rant is over now sorry again. I´m really looking forward to your next chapter….
Two strong chapters, Tiff. I liked Helena having her say.Can’t wait to see the next developments.
That was wonderful–such a great read! ‘Oh boy’ is right…