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    Chandelier – 40

    Story written on July 11, 2006 by tiff_duke.
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=61642
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    One Step Closer

    "Bee." Angelica echoed, looking up at Tina for approval.

    Tina smiled at her, then turned back to Bette. "It’s just, you know, hard, especially when you factor in that things happened in there."

    "But it hasn’t been all bad, has it?" Bette asked.

    "No, but–" Tina hesitated. "I don’t want to go back and be faced with the same doubts."

    "Doubts." Bette repeated.

    Tina glanced at her. "You kicked me out of our bed, Bette."

    Bette met her gaze.

    Tina quickly averted her gaze, watching as Angelica got to her feet.

    Bette watched as Tina momentarily zoned out of their conversation, smiling at Angelica, who turned around and placed her hands on Tina’s cheeks. Angelica ran her hands on her mother’s golden hair, then again cupped Tina’s face. "Mama."

    Tina smiled at Angelica. "And you’re my baby."

    Angelica grinned back, nuzzling her nose to her mother’s in an Eskimo kiss.

    Tina sighed in contentment as Angelica grinned at her again, before resting her head on Tina’s shoulder, burping almost immediately. Tina glanced at Bette. "Give me time, B. These things don’t solve themselves overnight."

    "It’s been over a month."

    "A couple of weeks don’t magically solve problems." Tina pointed out.

    Bette sighed. "I just feel like… I feel like I’m visiting when I’m here. This house, it’s you and Angelica, you two set it up on your own, and I’m…"

    "You’re always welcome here." Tina said softly.

    "So is Helena."

    "You’re not Helena."

    "You know what I mean."

    Tina nodded, and turned to Angelica, who remained slumped on her shoulder. She turned back to Bette. "Being here wasn’t exactly my choice, Bette: You have to know that. But you kicked me out, and I know that was my fault, but I got kicked out of the home I’ve known for years. I want to go back, but when I left there, I had it on pretty good authority I wasn’t coming back. You can’t just spring on me that you want me to move back in. In fact, you know what, I haven’t exactly heard an invitation."

    Bette glanced at Angelica, who was now leaning back, away from Tina’s shoulder, turning to look at her other mom. "I want my family back in our home."

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    Comments

    1. Sorry techgal, I don’t eat toddlers, with or without cutlery. While I concede missyang her point (so true!), I still think a fresh start in a new place is probably the best way to go. Why would you want the ghosts of your former, fucked-up selves constantly looking over your shoulders while try for a better future?

    6. I am always so happy when I see that you’ve posted a chapter. Your writing is incredible, just so natural. BTW, do you know where cramit disappeared to? I was reading her stories at your suggestion but she hasn’t posted in about 2 years. Any clues?

    7. I don’t know why everytime they must do what Tina wants and set for them even when it came to Tina’s fault. So basically if there’s problem, they’ll buy a new house? And Bette is like an outsider to Angie and Tina-Angie’s life. It’s like Bette’s dating Tina who happens to have a baby.

    10. Well, well, well, TD another splendid addition to this story. As usual you captured the emotions and reality of this recenly reformed Bette and Tina. I agree with Tina that both of their houses hold too many bad memories to be the place to begin their family again. A few slate is needed and I am ecstatic that they both managed to open up to one another and calmly disucss a way forward that was acceptable to both. Just think of all of the excitement of a new home. I am sure that if they pool their resources they will have sufficient. A house is just bricks, wood and mortar while a home is a place where a family lives and shares its lives. Awesome writing. Thank you. Your Loyal Fan.

    15. Laurel Holloman does kick ass and she deserves all the kudos for her acting ability. Good choice on the Linkin Park song, hopefully they will be releasing a new CD soon. A new home that they both build together with their child is a terrific idea. That way they can start all over again and make sure that they both have their own space. I hope that you will continue to bring this story to us for a long time. It is nice to see that some people still believe in love and family. Oh yeah love the term Tibetlica.

    16. they can sell there houses, hell yeah they can buy a new one, think of all the fun they’d have and moving in…AND CHRISTENING THE PLACE!!!!! LOL!!!

    18. Why is it that Bette can understand her own feelings of ‘Tina’s house not being her home’ but she cannot understand Tina not feeling ‘at home’ in her house? I think a fresh start somewhere new is a good idea – considering all they have been through. And if Bette and Tina are making house payments/rent separately, they can surely afford a new house together – right? Anyway, another great chapter TD. Can’t wait for more! Oh – and yes – LH definately kicks ass in Angel S3!

    21. I love this story. Don’t ever stop, even when/if they get back together. Who here could just eat Angelica with a spoon?… Anyone? … Buel-ler?

    22. You hit it out of the park again! IC needs to come to you for some pointers when she decides to let B&T be together again. Your story is so realistic and beautiful. I know you usually have the ends of your stories planned out, but please tell me its not for a very, very long time. There are so few true TiBette authors left out there and your story is amazing. Thank you Tiff.

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