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    Chapter 14 (Final Chapter)

    Story written on August 3, 2022 by katynd.
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=113484
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    (Bette) You’re wondering if you’re a factor in my decision (Tina) You’ve expressed regret at choosing your career in the past, I don’t want you to throw away your political career in an attempt to redeem that Bette plays with her wine stem for a moment and considers her response. (Bette) I’ll admit it’s a

    (Bette) You’re wondering if you’re a factor in my decision

    (Tina) You’ve expressed regret at choosing your career in the past, I don’t want you to throw away your political career in an attempt to redeem that

    Bette plays with her wine stem for a moment and considers her response.

    (Bette) I’ll admit it’s a factor, but it’s not the only one

    (Tina) Bette, I’m not sure if you see it yourself but you’re a brilliant politician. The Democrats need you. I don’t think I’d be comfortable being in any way responsible for you stepping away from this

    (Bette) You’re not responsible. The decision is mine, and I’ve made it. I’m not willing to put this on you so it’s not a condition on my decision here Tee. I’m leaving politics, regardless of whether you want a relationship with me

    Tina furrows her brow.

    (Tina) Bette I need to think

    Bette nods her head and smiles faintly at her.

    (Bette) No problem. There’s no rush.

    They sit in silence for a moment.

    (Bette) Can I continue seeing you while you think?

    Tina considers her for a moment before smiling faintly.

    (Tina) Yes

    Bette smiles.

    (Bette) Great. Another wine?

    Tina smiles at her and shakes her head.

    (Tina) No, let’s get out of here

    They share a smile and both rise from the table.

     

    Saturday morning at Tina’s apartment, a week after their conversation in the bar.

    They sit diagonally opposite each other at the island bench, both in their pyjamas,  reading different parts of the newspaper and nursing large coffee mugs.

    Tina glances at Bette, who is frowning her way through an article. Tina takes a sip of her coffee, and speaks casually while focusing back on the newspaper she is holding in her other hand.

    (Tina) I’m in by the way

    Bette looks up at her.

    (Tina) The committed relationship post your political career?

    Bette smiles broadly, her eyes glistening and breathing a large sigh of relief.

    Tina raises her index finger.

    (Tina) I do have some questions though

    Bette nods.

    (Bette) I expected as much

    Tina has a sip of her coffee and places the mug back on the table before proceeding.

    (Tina) Can you commit to living in New York after you leave politics?

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    1. YAY! :D I’m in cloud 9 that they found a way to stay together and finally commit to a long-term relationship! I had a feeling Bette will not sacrifice her love for Tina again and that she’s not cut out to be a scheming politician. I’m sure she’ll land a good job in New York. And I’m glad Tina’s willing to risk her career and reputation too for her love of Bette but I hope she’ll get to keep her job. This is such a lovely, sweet, happy ending for our fave couple, katynd, and I can’t thank you enough for it!❤ :D A thousand times thank you for this lovely, unique, well-written story, katynd, and I’m so looking forward to the epilogue! ❤ :D

    2. An invasion of Wasps meant I was awake at 3.30 am here in the UK and that, after dealing with it , I could not resist checking my emails. Hence the reason I had the delight of being notified of your post and the pleasure of reading the Final Chapter. Thank you I enjoyed the conclusion and am happy to see an Epilogue is to come.
      Please keep writing about my favourite couple.
      SG

    3. katynd!

      GirRRRL, knocked a HOMERUN with this chapter only needing 6 pages to boot! HeHeHe!!!

      Pleasantly surprised with the maturity of our ladies to come to the conclusion that they BOTH would need to put the ‘ship ahead of careers THIS time.

      You did a fab job of showing how well suited they truly are for one another. U win the Oscar!!!

    7. Great story by a wonderful writer. I wasn’t sure how this would end but you did it with style. The girls reunite, no blood shed and hopefully no regrets. Please continue with this storyline…Tina a journalist and Bette, the lawyer could be a great niche for wonderful stories. Thanks again, I look forward to reading more stories by you.

    8. Nice concluding chapter. But I was worried with Tina’s reaction to seeing Bette show up in her office. If she won’t respond to her text and emails, what can she expect? Well written and a joyful conclusion. And in this day and time I think that Tina is overly concerned about her position as political editor of the paper. As the editor, it is her position to decide what runs in the paper and what doesn’t. Unless she have vetoed some article or piece of information about Bette Porter, her management will not have a problem. All journalist have information which do not end up in their publications. It’s always a matter of judgement as to what is in the public interest and what isn’t. And that which is in the public interest, there has to be confirmation that it is a fact and not just a rumor or gossip. In Bette and Tina’s case, it is a matter or appearances not what the reality is that forms the conflict of interest. They have made a good decision. They have made the decision of what is best for each of them individually and as a couple. I believe that Tina’s joining in Bette and making a joint announcement of their relationship will be best for Tina’s career. Being a secret is what would eventually have the greatest impact on her career and eventually on her relationship. Particularly for a Political Editor. Well done Tina…

      Thank for this story….. well done… I hope you have some more in the pipeline at some point. Look forward to the epilogue….

    9. What a perfect, beautiful happy ending to an exceptional story! My favorite lines -“(Bette) And that I’m as hopelessly in love with you as I ever was?” and “(Tina) I’m so in love with you baby.”

      And this line is perfect – “happily starting their day and the rest of their lives together.”

      Such a well-written story, I like your writing style. I enjoyed every chapter. Thank you for such a GREAT story

    10. My friend first told me about one of your fics and this is the third one I’m reading. I have to always click previous post because for some reason your fics won’t load on your page it only shows 2 fics, but if I press previous work I can read all of them. I absolutely love your writing you’re one of my favourite authors I have had hardly any sleep just from reading your fics you’re so creative and amazing. I love the way you write Bette and Tina just thank you I don’t know if you will see this comment but thank you I can’t wait to read more

      • Thanks so much for your comments Maddyson, I see them! It’s great to hear you’re enjoying the stories, I’ve had a lot of fun writing them as well :) The next chapter of the current story isn’t too far away. Thanks! katynd

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