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Chandelier – 8
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After all, where else would Angelica get the talkative streak, the pout, the wide-eyed Porter routine?
It had taken a lot of negotiation — and some Peabody string pulling — to get a new social worker, one infinitely more sympathetic to their cause, to get the adoption finalized two months ago. People questioned why she would follow through on the adoption when she and Bette were separated, but for her that was never up for debate. When she told Bette a year ago that Angelica was their baby, she’d meant it.
Angelica finally finished her statement, and allowed her Mama B to look at her other mother.
"Waiting long?"
"Long enough." Tina replied.
"So I was–" Bette began, before she was rudely interrupted by the usual rude interruption of her life.
"Hey, what were you two doing here last night?" Alice asked, joining their table. She sat down between Bette and Tina, looking pointedly at them both. "And how come I’m the last to know, huh?"
Tina shook her head. "Bette, I’ll leave you to it." She picked up her things, and kissed the top of her daughter’s head. "Baby, I’ll see you on Sunday."
Bette opened her mouth to answer, then realized Tina was (of course) addressing their daughter. She grinned at Angelica. "Of course."
"I’ll call her later." Tina told Bette.
Helena, who was about to drag Alice back, looked at Tina. "Where are you going?"
"I’m going home to change for our dinner with the producers of that disaster indie movie we both refuse to greenlight." Tina reminded.
Helena frowned. "That’s tonight?"
"Yes."
"Can’t we reschedule?"
"I can’t, but if the owner of the studio does…"
Helena pouted. "I loathe my assistant."
Tina laughed. "Well, I’m gonna go."
"What are you doing tomorrow?" Bette blurted out.
Tina, Helena and Alice all turned to look at her.
"I’m bringing Angelica to the zoo, and I was thinking…" Bette hesitated. Was she really going to ask Tina to the zoo, where they would be alone with their daughter, and be asking her in front of all these people, in such a public place?
Tina looked at her, puzzled. A part of her read into the question, wildly interpreting text as a date, then berated herself for such a ridiculous notion. "I can’t."
"Oh?" Helena, Alice and Bette all asked. Two voices in curiosity, the other in disappointment.
"I’m having people clean the pool tomorrow." Tina said. "They’re installing a new filter, and I’m just inept with hands-on experimentation."
Alice burst out laughing at the last part. "That’s not what I remember."
Bette kicked her under the table, while Helena hit her on the back of her head.
"Ow!" Alice pointed to the two of them. "I’m telling!"
Tina, however, did not show much humor. "Yeah." She smiled at Angelica. "I’ll talk to you later, honey."
Angelica reached out for her, and Tina obliged, picking up her daughter. They exchanged hugs and kisses on the cheek. "I’ll miss you."
Angelica answered.
Tina kissed her cheek once more. "Love you, baby." Then she handed Angelica back to Bette.
Bette knew very well how Tina felt, leaving Angelica. And felt miserable that she had to be the catalyst for their separation.
"I really should go." Tina sighed. She turned to Helena. "Pick me up?"
Helena hedged. "Well, um…"
"If you make me meet those idiots alone, Helena, I swear I am going to tell your mother." Tina threatened.
Helena sighed in defeat. "Seven-thirty."
Tina smiled. "See you then."
"I should be going, too. I’ll walk you to your car." Helena said, and they both left the room.
Bette watched the mother of her child and Tina’s ex leave together. God, her Helena-hatred was suddenly, inexplicably, back.
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So are you implying that we shouldn’t encourage your writing if we don’t want it to end too soon? That’s a dilemma.
Damn, it’s all so complicated. So Al is clearly the Larry substitute being the recipient of a simultaneous kick and slap. Does that make Bette Moe and Helena Curly, or vice versa?
The longing in the air is as thick as those milkshakes. Write while the pen is hot, I say.
oooh i like your Bette..and your Alice..and amazingly, your Tina too. Now THATS a feat pulled off by brilliant writing :) thanks TD, you’re setting the pace as to how often i check the fanfic page…do continue please
I adored your Alice and Helena. We need you to write..you make us happy.
A ? “Bette knew very well how Tina felt, leaving Angelica. And felt miserable that she had to be the catalyst for their separation” Who is Bette referring to herself or tina as the catalyst.
Tiff..What can I say that hasn’t been said many times before? You’re the shiznit.
But when you finish this one, you are gonna start another one, right. Dear God you are not planning on just throwing down your pen and quitting. I want this story to last and last and last and last and last until at least Season 4 of the show gets underway. Then you’ll have to write to help us through that.
Great as always! I loved your reference to the Murmurs song by Alice, very clever.
the author’s comment was the best thing i’ve ever read on this site LOL…jk, this story is one of the best things on this site…it was hilarious…maybe bette should have let angelica throw that milkshake at tina to get a reaction…i love this story, hurry to post
Perfect as always.
hmm..well then i shouldn’t encourage you to post more often..but at the same time i’ll miss your story terribly if i dun get my daily fix?? but anyhow..your post makes me happy :) Thx!
Poor Tina, sitting all alone. How difficult it must be knowing that all your friends are sitting several tables away and that they are talking about you.
I`m with fergz1, you make us happy with your histories.
The thought of Angelica heaving her milkshake at Tina was damn funny. I know it’s not nice. Whatever. This story however keeps getting better and better.
“I’m having people clean the pool tomorrow.” Tina said. “They’re installing a new filter, and I’m just inept with hands-on experimentation.”Alice burst out laughing at the last part. “That’s not what I remember.”LMAO!!!!!! Aww I don’t want this story to end! *pout* Unless you have a new one in the works. Please???
You know even if you finish this story quickly you will come back with another one. I long to have Tina just jump into Bette’s arms. The pool would be a good choice to re-engage (is that a word?) themselves to one another. Heck even Angelica can be apart of that scenario. At least they are talking somewhat and not giving each othe the cold shoulder routine. Post soon please.
I’ll tell your mother – LMAO
well okay, don’t get them back together so soon but do get them all touchy feely with each other plus a lot of sexual tension please :D
wow this was pretty much amazing
TD,Am liking this one a lot and therefore am delighted by your speed of writing and posting however I do want to these moments of eloquence and pleasure to last a long time.As it will take a long time to dissipate that dreadful taste leaf by Season 3. I will be here enjoying your rumblings forever. thank you. Your Loyal Fan.
The gang is so funny sit there watching Tina and Angie at the table try to see how long Angie get her mother reaction. Ok now this is time for Bette and Tina have a talk and work thing out. OK post soon please, thanks!