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    Chandelier – 11

    Story written on April 4, 2006 by tiff_duke.
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=60332
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    The Trick is to Keep Breathing

    "My feelings for men were among a myriad of reasons, and you are not off the hook, Helena." Tina frowned at her ex-lover. "What would possess you to tell Alice? Do you want Bette to completely never talk to me again?"

    "Why should it matter?" Helena inquired.

    "If you knew your ex has been dating during your trial separation, for the exact same reasons why you’re even separated, what would you think?"

    "That depends," Helena watched Tina. "Am I still in love with her?"

    Tina paused, the answer catching in her throat. Did Bette still love her? Sure, but how much of it was because of that bond they would always have? When did their history end, and current emotions start?

    "Well, here’s a simpler question," Helena shrugged. "Do you still love her?"

    "Of course I do." Tina answered.

    Helena glanced at her. "You’ve barely been separated for, what, three months? You’ve both dated other people and suddenly you’re gravitating towards each other again?"

    Tina noticed Helena’s use of pronouns. "Did Bette say something?"

    "No." Helena said quickly.

    "Oh my God Helena you better tell me the truth or there will be hell to pay." Tina threatened.

    "Alice said Bette has been talking a lot about you lately." Helena said quickly. She knew from experience that a pissed off Tina Kennard was an unpleasant Tina Kennard, and didn’t want to be on the receiving end of that. "Tina, I know you’ve carried a torch for her this whole time, but is this really the right thing to do?"

    Tina didn’t answer.

    "And how are you going to explain to her your choice of sexual partners?"

    "It’s not sexual if there’s never been any sex involved." Tina argued.

    "Point taken," Helena waved her hand dismissively, "But bisexuality can be a very tricky thing for partners to deal with."

    Tina sighed. "I don’t know how to just let her go, Helena."

    "You’ve never tried." Helena said softly.

    "You’re wrong." Tina glanced at the baby monitor, then over her shoulder in the direction of Angelica’s room, as if Angelica could hear her. She turned back to Helena. "When I asked her for separation, I thought it would be easier."

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    Comments

    1. You are exploring the intricacies between Bette and Tina in the most entertaining way. The conversation between Bette and Alice was really well done. Thanks so much for sharing this story, it’s great.

    3. thanks for the continual flow of chapters! I can’t quite understand what’s going on in this chapter. never been too good at reading in between the lines. am gonna re-read ;)

    4. “You told Tina what?” Bette hollered¡K “You told Alice what?” Tina shrieked at Helena… LOL at both of their reactions! I liked the parallel conversations: Bette with Alice and Tina with Helena. However, the receptions are entirely different. Helena is trying to help and being supportive of Tina, meanwhile, Alice thinks she¡¦s being helpful to Bette but she¡¦s not being supportive of Bette!! LOL. B&T are certainly still carrying torches for each other. Thanks for another wonderful update.

    6. As always, it is such a pleasure to read your tale! I’m glad that they are moving slowly and even that the friends are not thinking it is a good idea…it will make it a bit more fun later on…

    10. what i admire most about writers is their ability to capture the reactions and idiosyncrasies of people… the realism that’s portrayed. it’s like that’s how bette, tina, alice, helena, etc. would really respond and act in these situations. i’m a ‘stealth reader’ and a huge, i mean, ginormous fan of your stories. just wanted to leave a msg and tell you what a terrific writer i think you are. i enjoy reading all your fanfics immensely. they’re fantabulous!

    15. Thank you for this story. I appreciate how you are allowing Bette and Tina to really look at whether they want to be back with one another. I only wish that they can find their way back into each other’s lives and hearts.

    20. TD, Brilliant as ever. This story just oozes class. The dialogue and interplay between all of the characters is wonderfully portrayed. The words just sparkle and flow naturally from each character. And most importantly they are consistent from the players than we all know and love, namely form Season 1 & 2. The traumatic 180° changes are not visible or viable in this melodrama. A prefect present on a miserable day. Thank you. Your Loyal Fan.

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