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Chandelier – 1
Bette and Shane glanced at her.
Alice wordlessly stared in the direction of the door, which made Bette and Shane turn, as well.
Helena and Tina had entered The Planet, and as Tina carried Angelica’s baby bag, Helena was the one carrying the little girl.
"Scary," Alice shuddered. "For a second there I thought, ‘cute family’."
Shane glared at her, but Bette’s gaze remained on where Tina and Helena were discussing what to do next.
She knew Helena had been Tina’s closest friend lately, the rock which she relied upon. Absurd, and even slightly twisted, that the person she could count on to be there for Tina would be Helena Peabody. Tina had made herself scarce at The Planet, decided on not being in places where she was known best as being Bette Porter’s other — sometimes better — half, and Helena was the one who told the gang — or what remained of the gang — on Tina/Angelica updates.
Bette got Angelica most weekends, and sometimes upon request, too.
Still, this was not the family life she’d envisioned having.
Helena handed Angelica to Tina, and the two separated: the brunette moving to the counter while Tina approached the table.
"Sorry we’re late," Tina apologized.
"We," Shane echoed. "You and…"
Alice grinned. "You’re the mystery woman Helena’s been poking?"
Tina ignored her, and smiled at Bette as Angelica was handed over. "She’s been getting really talkative lately, and it’s best if you react to her."
Bette watched her drop the bag onto a nearby seat. "You’re not staying?"
"I have to be at work in an hour," Tina replied. "It seemed pointless to get a sitter for a few hours when you can just have her earlier, you know?"
"Tina, you hurt me." Alice joked. "Don’t you miss us?"
"Al, you know I do, but, busy." Tina shrugged. She smiled at Shane. "Hey, stud."
Shane smiled. "We should hang out sometime."
"We should." Tina laughed.
But everyone at the table knew that things they should do were not always what they did. And it was hard for them to all be together, knowing one of them wasn’t around.
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Fresh air breezes in from the door….ahhhh a wonderful feeling of ….. hope. tks!!
Awww I could totally see Angelica beaming as she says, “Mama!” That little girl needs her own show. I’d watch it. :)
Simply amazing. Just a joy to read.
Lets get rid of Tina Nasty on the show and just show Angie. At least she is trying to get Angie to say Mama B. Love that kid can’t you see her smiling. thanks
Always enjoy your deft handling of character, T.D., as well as Alice’s embracing a new sparring partner. If anybody can pump some life into Lara, you can.
Thanks for such a hopeful and satisfying chapter.
It was nice to read that at least Bette and Tina have a slight chance of getting their act together. And thanks for not bringing you know who in. It also nice to hear that Dana is still kicking. Thanks for a wonderful story.
I’ve been staying away from fanfics after the 2nd episode of this season, cuz man things get really ugly not only on boards but in the fics comments too.. I’m sure you’re well aware of that.. But to actually have one of my favourite writers still writing something I wouldn’t wanna stop reading after the first page – no matter how good the writing is – cuz it’s just as painful as what IC is giving us, is like a gift from above.. Thank you..
You’re right…Tina on the show is bannanas. Thanks for this very enjoyable chapter. It’s interesting to see Bette still secretly besotted with T.
Good chapter!
yes! continue please, this will be very interesting, angelica is so cute tell her first words! i hope B&T find the way to be together again cause their interaction is nice they are no figthing anymore. very good chapter
A stupid grin came unto my face when I realized Dana was still alive in this story. The character will be missed.
juz what i need. road to healin. you are the best!
“Tina on the show is out of her effing mind.” LOL, yes. Please help cure her insanity… for all our sakes.
Terrific as always. And I agree somebody’s out of their mind on the flippin’ show. But it ain’t Tina. It’s in the front office.
I’m in switzerland right now…You’ll be amazed by the girls ! Love your story, really do !
Thank you for keeping my spirits up, please continue.And yes, S3 Tina is mentally ill.
Happy that this Tina is trying to show some progress. One thing that has not been dealt with on the show and that is that she could be dealing with post- parteum depression. No one has addressed tht and she has not been to the doctor for her feelings that she has been having. Let’s hope this is the reason for the man thing and other feelings she is having. As we all know strange things happen with postparteum.Thanks for the post.
Love it:)
TD,You MUST continue this story. All the Bette and Tina fans out here need your lightest of touch with these gals to bring them back to one another. Great beginning to a fantastic ride. Please write more soon. Your Loyal Fan.
TD,You MUST continue this story. All the Bette and Tina fans out here need your lightest of touch with these gals to bring them back to one another. Great beginning to a fantastic ride. Please write more soon. Your Loyal Fan.
yes, yes, continue…so many questions…whom is helena dating? is henry in the picture still? how long it will take B&T to get back together? amazing story, love it, post soon
continue please… : )
yay! your stories are the best! dana’s not dead and lara/alice interaction without having to hook them up
TD, whats with the ? marks you know we want you to continue, you are making something IC could have done w/ Season 3, other than the stuff we are having to endure each week. I stopped watching after episode 9 *shudder*. I love your stories and hope you continue and esp on a daily basis :). And I agree Tina is out of her effin mind this season, and if that is really the case, maybe that will be season 4 tina and her dealing with her mental illness, one can hope *sigh* great work, hope to read more soon!
My heart had a start! I never knew how much I enjoyed the Dana character until…well, you know. Thank you Tiff for your prolificacy. Thanks for Letting Us In – every Now and Then!
omg i couldnt agree with honda anymore!! feeling of hope is what we r all lackin!! always waitin for more!
this is such an emotional fic im full of emotions one of my friends was telling me about this fic and i felt so many emotions already you wrote them so perfectly i cant wait to read more of your fics
rereading this story once again ahh bless you for always writing tibette im truly grateful for all the fics you write