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Chandelier – 3
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"I think so," Tina returned. "She mentioned that you owe her ice cream."
"Spilling all my secrets." Bette laughed. "What did you say to her?"
"That I love and worship her." Tina answered. "You know, the usual."
"You’re sure we didn’t wake you?"
"Please. Empty house, complete silence? How can anyone sleep in these conditions?" Tina joked back. "What about you?"
Bette shrugged.
"I can’t see you if you shrug."
"You see right through me."
"Bette, we need to talk." Tina said suddenly.
Never a good sign.
"Now?"
"I guess not."
Bette watched as Angelica leaned against her shoulder. "It’s okay, Angel’s falling asleep."
"No, it’s fine. In fact, it’s not important." Tina said.
"T–"
"It’s just so quiet," Tina said softly.
"It’s just the Casablanca talking," Bette assured her, knowing too well how classic movies got to Tina.
"Maybe." Tina sighed. "Is she asleep?"
"Huh? Oh," Bette glanced down at where Angelica slept soundly. "Yeah."
Bette smiled, watching Angelica, captivated by how her curly brown hair framed her face. How her face was so much like Tina’s.
She sat there quietly, watching Angelica.
"I should let you go," Tina said suddenly, breaking Bette’s reverie.
"Tina, no." Bette protested.
"You must be tired."
Bette paused. "How are you?"
"Huh?"
"I didn’t even ask you how you were this morning." Bette said.
"You never really do." Tina reminded. "I don’t really ask, either, so…"
"You’re good?" Bette inquired.
"I’m… fine," Tina allowed.
"Work’s good?"
"Work’s fine. What about you?"
"Not a lot of pressure, so it’s great," Bette replied, settling back on her bed, and placing Angelica beside her. "Hey, does Angelica ever roll off the bed?"
"No, she just kicks a lot."
"I’ll keep that in mind." Bette smiled. "Which part of Casablanca are you in?"
"Paris."
There was silence as Bette glanced around her room. "T?"
"Hmm?"
"Why are you really awake?"
"Because of Casablanca and Angelica’s with you," Tina reiterated. "And it’s the weekend. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert only keep me company during the week, and I don’t sleep very well without Angelica in the adjacent bedroom."
"Is ‘mama’ really her first word?"
"With recognition, yes." Tina sighed. "What else did she say?"
"She said ‘bye’ earlier."
"Aww, isn’t she the most adorable thing when she waves?" Tina asked.
"Tee."
"Yes, she has said ‘bye’ and ‘hi’ on many different occasions. But I figure that those are expressions, and a matter of repetition. ‘Mama’ is the first word she’s said that isn’t a case of echoing." Tina said in exasperation.
Bette grinned. "Took her a while, huh?"
"I guess she didn’t find much to talk about," Tina sighed with resignation in her voice.
"When are we?"
"When are we, what?"
"Going to start talking?"
"B, the last time we actually sat down and talked, I told you I fucked a guy." Tina reminded. "I don’t exactly have the best track record."
Bette glanced down at Angelica. "You know, this is the longest conversation we’ve had in months."
"We’ve been apart for three months," Tina noted.
"Seems longer." Bette told her.
"Yeah," Tina whispered.
Bette sighed. "Tina–"
"I have to go." Tina said suddenly.
"Where?"
"This is the best part."
"You’ve seen that movie a hundred dozen times."
"Which is why I know it’s the best part."
"But–"
"Bette, whatever it is you want to say, nothing you start now will end at a decent hour."
Bette conceded that point. "Fine. But you owe me."
"I know."
"T, why don’t you just pick Angelica up at home? It’s just near the Planet."
"It might be better for us if I don’t."
"Why?"
"Bette, best part."
"Fine." Bette conceded. "Planet, eleven?"
"See you in eight hours." With that, Tina hung up.
Bette glanced at the clock. One whole hour.
In one hour Tina mentioned her affair without causing a screaming match, Bette had hinted at reconciliation without challenging Tina’s autonomy, and they had a conversation that didn’t end with both of them being thankful for the trial separation.
Progress.
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TD…You’re the best. It’s a pleasure to read your stories.
Yes, this is progress. I hope that it continues and that both of them realize that they are better together than apart. I like this much better than the show.
Progress, the 35th Hexagram. Its a good sign. I just keep wondering why they can’t act like grown ups on the TV show, only here.
Love it, as always … thx much.
I agree with what everyone else said. Thank you for a lovely chapter.
I found the autonomy is always there with Tina, even the control. When she wants to talk, then they’ll talk; when she wants to be apart, then they’ll separate. Is that a good thing? It means their relationship all depends on if Tina could figure everything out.
progress is good, i like progress…
tiffy u are the best! thank you so much for this!
just absolutely awesome…this was great conversation…they still have this amazing connection because they can get each other with only half words…
love your stories…the best!
Thank you kindly, tiff_duke. Loved it! I just want Tina to throw Bette a bone (so much inuendo there) and talk to her about their relationship (or lack of) already. Oh, I loved the way Tina called Bette “B”…the way Faith refers to Buffy.
Great update. Enjoying this story. Keep it coming.
Beautiful and amazing!
your story is amazing.
TD, “Progress.” indeed! At least you are getting the gals to talk and be honest and open with one another instead of just having them at loggerheads all of the time. The apathy and lack of exoplanation on the show for Bette and Tina’s break-up has leave such a bad taste that it is joyous to have your story as a means to explain some these changes. I adore the way that you get these characters to talk to one another; to get them to admit slowly their emotions and thoughts. Masterly done. Bravo!! Can’t wait to see what happens next. Yip, am hoping and praying for a reconcillation between B&T. Your Loyal Fan.
Progress indeed. I was actually hoping Angelica was calling Bette “Mama” but with all the wailing, not a chance. :( Poor little thing.
yes is a little progress but is ok! they need to keep talking in order to improve their relationship. you have a great way to write girl! continue post please
Tiff, this is a great chapter. I like how they are starting to talk, but they are still cautious, especially Tina. I like the Planet as the drop off site, because we get to see the gang there.
TD-Just wonderful.1st time comments. The dialogue just flowed with ease. All your stories are beautiful. The non-verbal messages between the lines are just amazing.
Beautiful and heartbreaking