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    Chandelier – 20

    Story written on April 19, 2006 by tiff_duke.
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=60524
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    Carry This Picture

    Of course, for Bette fun and spontaneity still had to have an artistic flair to it. After a series of attempts at posed photos, Angelica had gotten cranky, and with it her birth mother. Bette, frustrated with the lack of cooperation from her two accomplices, got cranky as well.

    "I was ready to chuck the whole thing," Bette recalled.

    "But you didn’t," Tina smiled. "You stuck with it."

    Bette glanced at her.

    It had been Tina, as usual, who had soothed the rising tension among the three, insisting that Bette relax, and wait for Angelica to fall asleep or something. Tina had reassured her partner that once Angelica was settled, everything would be better.

    So Bette obeyed. And Bette waited.

    Tina smiled down at Angelica. "The one with the key to all the answers."

    "You exaggerate."

    Tina lifted an eyebrow, smiling at Bette. "Do I?"

    Bette glanced at Angelica, and then back at the little girl’s mother. "I guess not."

    Tina smiled fondly down at Angelica. "When I left, I took that picture because even if everything went to hell between the two of us, I’d like Angelica to know that her parents loved each other once. That for one brief moment in our lives, we were a great family."

    Bette turned back to the photo. "We were so happy to be together."

    "I know."

    Bette examined the picture, wondering where that love, that devotion, all those emotions she could see in Tina’s eyes, where they all went. When did she lose ground in her lover’s eyes?

    "Bette, it wasn’t about you," Tina said softly.

    "You looked so happy."

    "I was."

    "You weren’t, for months after this picture was taken." Bette said quietly.

    "I only gained some ground lately," Tina admitted. "It’s like somebody went through my life and shook it up, taking things away and leaving me with a precious few to figure it out with."

    "And now?"

    "Now, what?"

    "Are you happy?"

    Tina paused, and smiled at Bette. "Knowing there’s something even better ahead of me? Much."

    Bette smiled back faintly, but resumed her line of questioning. "But, at the time. I mean, everything was the same. Things were the fine. What happened?"

    "Everything wasn’t the same." Tina countered. "When I moved in, things weren’t fine. I was just…"

    "What?" Bette turned to her.

    "I got ahead of myself." Tina told her. "We were just starting to be good again, going back to what worked between us. Then your dad died, and there was a newborn. I was so lonely, and desperate to be with you again, I ignored the warning signs. And then there was the fact that we both weren’t working, and the hospitals bills. We were barely getting our act together, and with Angelica… We were stretched to breaking point."

    "And we broke."

    Tina nodded, holding Bette’s gaze. "And we broke."

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    4. I was thinking why one must try to say all the right things at the right time. You should adjust yourself, but not change yourself completely. When you say something and your partner doesn’t feel right, does it mean you’re not very matching or something?

    12. *does a happy dance* yaaay a new chapter.. When I read the title I thought Bette might make a move on Tina or something.. I guess it’s just the perv side of me that was thinking.. LOL

    15. Tiff, I’m reminded of another fic ‘Love Me Tender’,by Ozlfan, one of my favorite stories. A picture of Bette, Tina and their daughter Rosie figured highly in that story. Where are you Oz????…BTW, this story is terrif too Tiff! Thanks.

    18. You know, out of all the stories having Bette and Tina reconnecting I enjoy this one the most. Maybe because in this one you just have that feeling that they are going to make it back together. They are communicating, spending time as a family and alone with each other, and they laugh with each other. Thank you for taking the time to post these chapters. My Tibette heart also thanks you.

    20. TD, Another masterstroke from you. Your talented genius in this story shows through every word of dialogue and interaction between the characters. It is wonderful to see how open and honest Bette and Tina are bing with each other during this time. They are finally laying storng foundations to support and strengthen their partnership. Can’t wait to see them reap the rewards. Absolutely magical. Thank so, so much. Your Loyal Fan.

    21. You know Tiff, you are an awesome writer. Their interaction here was so gentle, so subtle, that I really have hope that may be able to get beyond the pain that they have inflicted on each other. Please keep them talking.

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