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Close Encounters
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“Congratulations. I guess that explains why you are unavailable for our little crusade to Washington DC. I was so looking forward to you going along. I thought maybe we could tap into that passionate streak of yours again. That was some show; Horsey is still burning from it.”
“That was a limited engagement. I’ve mellowed too and no baggage; just a brilliant five year old daughter and the son I’m carrying. That’s what I’m passionate about these days.”
“Sounds good to me. That’s why I’m contemplating moving to Los Angeles. I want to get out of the political arena and just be involved on my own terms.” She stared intently at Bette for a few seconds. ”Motherhood suits you Bette. You look ravishing. It’s true what they say about the glow.”
“Thank you Barbara.”
“Have dinner with me. Julia has an appointment and I’m on my own this evening. I’d love to catch up.”
It wasn’t a request and besides that Barbara gave Bette that look that didn’t accept no for an answer. The ex-senator still had a knack for getting people to do what she wanted. This time Bette didn’t even make a feeble attempt at protesting. She wanted to spend time with Barbara.
“I’d love that. Why don’t you come over to my place? I’ll get take-out from the Planet.”
“I’ll bring the scotch.”
“I can’t drink but if you need the encouragement…” Bette smiled at Barbara’s slight blush.
Barbara was ashamed of the naughty thoughts that entered her mind but Bette had caught on and had turned the tables. She was a worthy opponent but if she was reading the signals there would be no losers in this flirtatious game.
“Actually I don’t need any encouragement. We’ll leave the scotch for another occasion; perhaps after the baby is born.”
“We’ll have something to celebrate. The baby’s birth and another successful win for patriotism.”
“I’ll drink to that. I wasn’t sure there would be an occasion, but I brought you a present.”
Barbara handed Bette the small package that she’d gone back to her hotel to retrieve. Bette pulled the wrapper to find a miniature piece of abstract expressionism artwork.
“Barbara this is exquisite. Is this from your collection? I don’t remember seeing it.”
“I was saving it for the end of the tour. It was hanging in the one room you missed. I told you it would have been good if you’d stayed a while longer.” Now it was Bette’s turn to blush.
Julia watched the subtle flirtation and private language exchange between her two dear friends. She didn’t need any explanation of the ‘unfinished business’ Barbara had alluded to. She excused herself to get dressed for her meeting. An hour later the three women left the loft to go their separate ways. Barbara went to her hotel to shower and change. Bette gave Barbara the address and made plans to meet up at her house at 6:30 pm for an early dinner.
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Hmmm….Bette and the Senator? I like Bette with Leigh much better!! Great story..as always. Thank you!
Glad Bette is getting the attention she deserves.
Love the continuation! It is nice that Bette is so happy with most of her life. Maybe soon, all of it. Thanks for posting!
Ok, Leigh or Barbra would be good choices if you insist on it not being Tina. However I will not give up hope. As kit said, those two belong together.
Thanks! I want Bette with Tina also! I’m keeping the faith!
great chapter hm im not to sure I like bette with Barbara but im so pleased shes getting on with her life pps.
I really dont get why this wont be a tibette story especially when it’s obvious that still belong together in the story but its nice to read a lil difference in a story and trust me.you making sure all hope is lost, smh love it anyways, i want to see more angie and bette nights that would be awesome
Excellent story and your writing is outstanding. I always liked the Senator and even Leigh w/Bette. Either one would be a far better partner for her than Jodie, IMO. Of course, Tina was always my fave.
Like the Senator very much and certainly more than Jodie but I, and I think Bette, need Tina back in there!! Can’t you consider her at least being around so she can see what she is missing and show Bette that she is really the ‘love of her life’? I live in hope!
I feel like we are getting to the best part of the story here, haha. Hmmm, tough choice for Bette, huh, with all those women coming out, lol! I would be happy with whoever you choose for Bette (well, anyone but Tina). But, to be honest, I can’t see Bette with an older woman in this story (I always had an impression Barbara was older then Bette). Leigh, on the other hand – I am intrigued. What is her deal? Would be kinda romantic if she carried a torch for Bette all these years, lol.
I’m like the others: I really want to be with at the end of Tibette. It was always hard for me to imagine Tibette story, so that they are not together and live happily. I am glad that Bette begins to live his life. the senator is still better than Jodie (anyone but Jodie is not in the story!)
I loved it as always, but I hope at the end of Tina and Bette will be together.
My dear friend, I’m loving this story. We all have our baggage to deal with and Bette had opened hers up. Tina still carries a steamer trunk. I hope that she allows Angie to maintain a strong connection to Bette and her little brother. I can’t see Tina really being a part of that scene as she’s too angry about her life and how she’s created it. We all make choices and decisions and Bette has made better ones than Tina has so her life is sitting in a much better place. Tina needs a bit of therapy to let go of her anchors to her past so that she can move on and be happy. I’m happy that Bette is able to move forward with her life with Angie, the baby, Kit and her extended family. I only wish the best for Tina in this story.
Thank you my friend for your brilliance in writing amazing stories! I so enjoy them!
great story like to reed moore!!!