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Chandelier – 9
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"Why do you want to be a curator?" Bette asked.
"Get paid to look at pretty things? And tell stupid artists why I hate their work?" Andrea asked. "Why wouldn’t I want to be a curator?"
Bette laughed. She remembered that there was a time, that was the whole point of her own career choice. "Fair enough."
"Well, thank you, Ms. Bette Porter. Do you mind if I call you if I have any more questions?"
"No, go ahead. Did Tina give you my cell number?"
"Yes."
"It’s easier to reach me there."
"I’ll remember. Thanks. Say hi to Angie for me."
"I will." Bette nodded, and hung up. She paused for a moment, then dialed another number.
"Hello?"
"Hey, T." Bette greeted.
"Hey, back." Tina returned. "Anything wrong?"
"No. I just talked to your neighbor."
"How was it?"
"Reminds me of Alice."
"Can’t deny that." Tina agreed.
"How old is she?"
"Fifteen."
"And home on a Friday night?"
"We all are."
Bette conceded that point. "How was the meeting?"
"Helena gave them a verbal beating. They were practically revising their script throughout dinner."
"Everything sounds meaner in a British accent."
"Maybe."
Bette took a deep breath. "I was thinking."
"Dangerous occupation."
"I know."
"Thinking about what?"
"I just… I have a question. It’s kind of been bugging me."
"Well, ease your mind. Go on."
"Why’d you sign the separation papers?"
Dead silence.
"T?"
"It was the right thing to do."
"Yeah, that’s kind of what’s been bothering me. Did you sign it because you wanted it and agreed to the terms, or because you thought that’s what I wanted?"
"I asked you for separation, and you gave me papers. I didn’t want to drag out our issues while I deal with mine."
"Did you get what you wanted?"
"I feel better."
"That wasn’t my question."
"I know."
Bette waited, but did not get more of an answer. "So, um, would you like to talk to Angelica?"
"Yes, please."
"Hang on." Bette moved towards the edge of her bed, and pressed the phone to Angelica’s ear. "Baby, it’s mommy."
Angelica looked at her, then smiled broadly when Tina must’ve spoken. She began a lengthy speech to the phone.
And Bette wondered what the true extent of Tina’s "issues" were.
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I’ve just read this and I don’t know what I think. I do so wish we could wave a magic wand and have it all taken care of for our girls. Thanks for the post.
Reading that conversation reminded me of times when I’ve been around someone I couldn’t get away from. And I agree, giasony should get an award.
I like the neighbor…I especially liked where Bette’s mind took her on most of the questions. Maybe Bette should have invited her over to “talk to Angelica” rather than putting her on the phone…I mean, it is a Friday night!
a mini alice… i loved it… now i can’t wait for her talk with alice… at least i think andrea is going to talk with alice too
This is such a good story…
I still think Bette should try to stand up on her feet at this stage. She’s way too depending on Tina now. That’s too dangerous. You can’t count on others.
The Alice we know is driving us crazy and now there is a little mini Alice that will spin the world around lol. Ok let see whats next, thanks!
Why does Bette continues to shoulder the entire blame for their breakup? Geez how many times must “I cheated” come out of Bette’s mouth or in her thoughts. The affair happen nearly over two years ago but Bette continues to be the reason Tina “began to question herself and her relationship with me” I just dont feel the relationship can move forward if Bette continues to think she is the reason tina is the person she is today. They both got to take ownership for their behavior and stop the blame game. With all this said i do enjoy your story.
Tiff..Damn…you make it look easy. Dialogue is your “thing”. Are you a good communicator in your own life? Sorry, if that’s too personal but it seems as if you make the walls talk. I am so happy when I see that you’ve posted a new chapter.
The girl did ask questions like a mini Alice. just wish we could get those two together. thanks
it would be fun to see alice and andrea’s talk LOL….are we getting closer to B&T trial separation’s end? so they can get back together already?
Geez, Bette must have done some growing. She was awfully gracious with that kid. Still can’t get a straight answer out of Tina though.
Andrea just maybe the key to getting Bette and Tina back together. Bette still loves Tina and I believe that Tina still very much loves Bette. Andrea may have to continue to work her magic on the girls’ thought process. Great story.
Its 02.06am and i thought – log off ? or see if Tiffs written anything new….YIPEEE
and i agree – award for Giaony – its overdue
Really liking this Andrea character. I think she’ll get on famously with Alice when they get in touch for the interview. Just imagine…2 Alices to try to get Bette and Tina back together (or at least that’s what I’m hoping for). Both Bette and Tina really does need a nudge in the right direction, although I’m happy to see that Tina is getting therapy and trying to work things out. Okay, on to the next chapter.
Really liking this Andrea character. I think she’ll get on famously with Alice when they get in touch for the interview. Just imagine…2 Alices to try to get Bette and Tina back together (or at least that’s what I’m hoping for). Both Bette and Tina really does need a nudge in the right direction, although I’m happy to see that Tina is getting therapy and trying to work things out. Okay, on to the next chapter.
we are so used to the struggles between bette and tina, and yet you can write about it and make it so… brilliant and new. its a great story.
andrea is so alice. LOL.
What a gift you have, the dialogue is so spot on, you have got to get Andrea and Alice in the same room as each other, these two would be a blast. Thanks Tiff.
haha ya her n alice r gonna b a riot!! tina gonna share the extent of her issues?
This is so good! I absolutely love the road you’re taking in this story, painting a different way of them getting back together – one where they actually attempt to address some if the issues they were having and the underlying problems that caused them to fall apart. Something that wasn’t really addressed in the show
Andrea is the absolute MVP!!! In a casual haphazard way, she asks all the brutal questions, with a startling amount of insight. She would actually make one hell of a journalist or therapist!