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Chandelier – 30
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"I knew you were going to find a way to bring it back to that."
"I’m not blaming you. I just want you to understand that not everything’s black and white."
"I thought you forgave me for that."
"I did. But I don’t understand it, either. There’s forgiveness, there’s acceptance, and then there’s understanding. Three very different things."
"Are you accusing my infidelity for yours?"
"I’m saying there are just some things that aren’t easily explained." Tina argued.
"Or you just don’t want to tell me that you just didn’t want me anymore."
"For heaven’s sake, Bette, get down from your pedestal and listen to what I’m actually saying. I was confused. I was not of proper mind. If I knew then what I know now, I assure you that none of what happened would have."
Bette shook her head. "No."
"No?" Tina repeated incredulously.
"It doesn’t make sense."
"And you sleeping with someone else and in the same breath tell me you still love me is."
"I didn’t do it in our bedroom."
"A bedroom I was kicked out of."
Bette set her jaw, and turned to leave.
"Bette, please don’t — "
"Mama," came the interruption.
Bette and Tina turned to Angelica, who had stopped walking. The toddler’s parents glanced at each other, realizing how close they had come to completely melting down a very short distance from their child.
"Angel," Bette said, ignoring Tina, and stepping towards her daughter.
Tina glanced at her, then at Angelica.
Bette bent down, crouching down to look Angelica at eye level. "Why’d you stop walking?"
Angelica held out her hand, opening and closing them, as if to motion Bette to come closer.
Bette took her left hand. "Now what?"
Angelica turned to Tina, holding out her other hand.
Tina took Angelica’s right hand.
Angelica grinned at her mothers, pulling them with her as she continued walking.
Bette glanced at Tina. "So much for storming off."
Tina sighed in defeat. "These misunderstandings have a way of escalating."
"Yeah," Bette agreed. She again glanced at the blonde. "I heard everything you said, you know. Even when I go on the offensive."
"What do they say about the best defense," Tina said wryly.
"I guess you have a point, with not letting our personal issues get in the way of being her parents." Bette told her.
Tina smiled weakly. "I’m sorry about what I said."
"Me too." Bette sighed. "I don’t want to be spiteful, but — "
Tina looked at her. "What did we agree on, about saying hurtful things?"
"Ten bucks?" Bette asked faintly.
"And I’ll owe you fifteen?"
"Why not even?"
"I’m sure being bitter accounts for a little more."
"As against spiteful?"
"It’ll make me feel better."
"Fifteen, it is," Bette nodded.
Tina smiled weakly at her. "Thank you for not leaving."
Bette glanced at her, then at Angelica, and back. "I’m not sure I can."
"Of course you can."
Bette held Tina’s gaze. "Then maybe I don’t really want to."
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wow, their relationship is like a rollercoater, and sometimes i get really scared and want to scream…at the risk of repeating myself and sounding like an idiot i want to say again how much i love your dialogs…you are the master of the dialogs, they make me think and feel…brilliant
awesome…i love this
excellent! you make me bite my nails! this is so great and definitly i love Angelica! nothing that they two can said can justify her affair but this talk has a lot of sense! thanks for the post!
I guess there is something about a beach that brings about wonderful conversations. As always, thanks for the great chapter!
What timing! She’s a natural! That Angelica’s going out there a toddler, but she’s coming back a star.
Angelica, this kid makes me :-) and your story how you interpret Tina and Bette just makes me :-) :-0) = Thank you.
Don’t offten comment but this story is so good…I like how little by little they are talking about the downfall of their relationship and trying to get past the hurt so they can move on and be happy together. Post real soon
Thank you that was so real .
Tiff…..your writing is just great.
So well written….
I felt like I was right there watching this scene unfold. I felt the heat of the disagreement and yet the love that they have for one another. Most couples when this far apart never walk back to each other. Both women are trying to walk with each other and not away from each other. I hope that Bette and Tina take to heart what both said and the fact that Bette does not want to go. I look forward to this story every minute of the day.
Thank goodness for Angelica – now maybe Bette will have to stick around and get things talked through! Love your story TD.
great, great, love the way this is developing, looking forward to next instalment
OK so I was re-reading this story – yes, your fanfics are so beautifully written it definitely takes more than once to savour it all – and when I finished this chapter I realized what a pivotal chapter this was. It could be argued that certain others preceding this one played a role in Bette and Tina’s eventual reunion but this one I think is of paramount importance. Aside from the fact that it revealed the root of many issues, I like that for every difficult question and accusation Bette threw at her, Tina came back with logical (and maybe complicated) explanation as well as some *ouch* good calls “You’re the one who went to the senator’s room.” and “And you sleeping with someone else and in the same breath tell me you still love me is?” ZING! Lots of people were hating on Tina for what happened in S3 but this chapter here just, well it doesn’t excuse her behaviour, but for me it sheds so much light on the reasoning behind her actions that you just want Bette to get it so they can really be together again. And of course, Bette was prevented from running away from a difficult situation. Thank you Angelica!
wow indeed a rollercoaster!!
Tiff…We are truly privileged to read your wonderful stories. Your dialogue is so realistic and poignant. You are a rare talent.
I love this sentence…very insightful. “There’s forgiveness, there’s acceptance, and then there’s understanding. Three very different things.” On TLW, I think maybe Tina has accepted Bette’s infidelity. She certainly hasn’t truly forgiven Bette. I don’t think she understands her dalliance. One thing, Tina accepts her own transgressions more easily than Bette’s. I guess it’s normal.
Thank you.
I enjoy you so much in the mornings…thanks.
Tiff…gotta say I’ve been following every chapter…but now I have a moment to comment! Typically readind in done on the run..lol! I could see this…every word, movement, and Angelica’s voice when I read this. Brilliant!
I still don’t like that every time, Tina will throw out the ‘Bette let her do it’ theory. Would she stop if Bette didn’t let her? Would she really sit there and try to solve their problems? She did all of those to break up their family and made Bette speak out the breakup decision and blamed her for it. If she wants simplicity, then go ahead and leave Bette alone. If she wants to be with Bette, then be prepared for the complication. It’s all Tina’s decision. Make sure of it before going on torturing Bette.
deep. still lovin it.
Tiff…In a perfect world, this would be the perfect way for Bette and Tina to talk to one another about everything. I Loved it, as usual. Ur a great writer. Great story, Please post soon.!!
Angelica is my hero.
TD, yet again you have given me an insightful look into the inner workings of Bette and Tina’s minds. There is so much love between these gals that keeps them tethered together but still allows the freedom to speak openly and honestly. It is the frankness of these exchanges that displays your brilliance as an author. You have two equally matched and creative opponents who can duck and dive, jab and parry perfectly with one another. This allows the truth, no matter how unpleasant or hurtful, to be stated. This is a wonderous gift for all your readers to savor and enjoy. Thank you for this fabulous fan fiction. Your Loyal Fan.
In awe. Fantastic.
Yes, Angelica is so darn cute. I could’ve cried when she took her moms’ hands like that. I’m not condoning what Tina did, but I can understand when she said she wanted sex unlike she has with Bette. Even if Bette was, pardon the expression, fucking her raw, there would still be love there. They aren’t capable of just having sex with no emotional entanglement, so sex can’t ever be easy with them in the sense that Tina wanted at the time.
Man, this just keeps getting better. Angel’s not only a cutie, she’s a genius. Thanks.
I’m saying there are just some things that aren’t easily explained.” ya, just blame it on IC! He he he…sorry that was mean but couldnt resist it:)great update!
Tiff, i really, really love you’re style.
You are AWESOME, lady and the way you are writing the story is perfection in itself. The dialogoue is unbelieveable. Angelica is just a baby grownup, she seems to feel when her mothers are getting close to being angry witheach other and then she puts out her little hands for them to come with her together, and together is the operative word here. JUST FABULOUS. Thank you for souch a marvelous story.
Anjelica rules the world. Great conversation for them. You’re great, thanks.
I just have to say their are few writers who keep me checking this site everyday well it used to be only two, now there’s three! I love this story…I can’t wait for the update!
I just have to say i havent read this chapter yet, only because it’s 330 in the morning and i have to wake up in 3 hours. I wanna finish this, but sleep is taking over. I do hope you update soon and continue to do so, because this is so great.
Love the way Angie make them to stop and she so cute. Let them talk more and work thing out, they will be ok. Ok post soon please, thanks!