Fan Fiction
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Chapter 18
(Tina sighs) I know, that was very difficult for me
Bette smiles.
(Tina) But I don’t want to get you in trouble baby, and I think there’d be no coming back from that
Bette nods and Tina holds her hand to the side of Bette’s face, considering her for a moment. Bette looks back at her.
(Bette) Surely you don’t need to be told that I want you?
Tina smiles.
(Tina) No
They smile at each other. Tina looks at her for a long moment.
(Tina) Tell me you love me
Bette smiles and leans into her hand.
(Bette) I love you
Tina pulls Bette towards her as she leans in and kisses her. She draws back and smiles.
(Tina) I love you too baby. Goodnight
(Bette smiles) Goodnight
Tina steps back and moves towards the door and Bette takes a breath as she watches her go.
The next afternoon, Bette is in her office at the gallery. She stands by her desk frowning as she examines various documents and pictures laid out on the desk surface. James enters and hovers in the doorway as Bette’s cell rings and she answers it.
(Alice) Hey, Bette, you’re at work?
(Bette) Alice
Bette looks to James and he points back towards the door, wondering if he should give her privacy. She shakes her head and waves him inside.
(Bette) Yes, I’m at the gallery. It’s not a good time actually, I’m right in the middle of something
(Alice) OK, well I won’t keep you, I just wanted to let you know that I just saw Tina
Bette sits at her desk and takes a pen that James holds out for her and begins signing documents that he places in front of her one by one.
Bette responds to Alice distractedly as her eyes quickly scan over each page before signing.
(Bette) OK Al, that sounds good
Alice sighs.
(Alice) She’d just come from her therapy session
James draws Bette’s attention to a particular paragraph on one of the pages and she frowns as she focuses on it.
(Bette) Sure Al
Alice takes a breath.
(Alice) Bette, she’s back
Bette stops still, her hand in mid-air holding the pen.
(Alice) Back, back. Properly back
Bette remains in position and stares straight ahead. James frowns as he takes in her demeanour, and then gathers the remaining documents together and makes a quiet exit.
(Alice) Are you there?
Bette rubs her temple and then clears her throat.
(Bette) I’m here
They sit in silence for a moment, before Alice speaks gently.
(Alice) Bette, she doesn’t remember anything of the last few weeks
Bette takes a breath and holds her hand over her eyes.
(Bette) OK, thanks for letting me know
(Alice) Are you OK?
(Bette) Of course, I’m fine Al
There is another silent moment.
(Alice) What are you going to do?
Bette places the pen on the desk and leans back in her chair.
(Bette) Al, I should get going. Thanks for the call
Bette ends the call and remains where she is, continuing to stare straight ahead.
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OneStorm1 says
Damn-it, I had a feeling it would be just as shockingly quick as the first time. Let’s see how Bette tries to navigate this one. Hopefully Tina is not as hateful towards her because Bette will not be able to be the same. Post soon.
Fans says
I’m loving your version of second chances. This story has me on the edge of my seat.
DeeTee says
I was eating dinner. Then stopped coz i saw an update. Now i can’t finish dinner, im hung up on this one. What will Bette do? What will Tina do?? Sigh. This dramarama is sooo good. Thanks, K! PPS
Martha3128 says
Well… I think that Bette is going to try to win her back…. may take a little work, but the Tina we have seen for the last few weeks is a part of the Tina who is back. Bette just has to put Tina in a position where she sees it and feels it. The desire to reconcile… Bette just needs to do her part and win her back.
Wonderful story. Thanks for the update.