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Comfort Enough
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Bette heard Tina creeping stealthily down the hall, trying not to wake her up. She thought about yelling out, “I’m already awake!” but decided against it. By Bette’s count, this was the third night in a row that Tina seemed to have trouble sleeping. Of course, the only reason Bette knew that was because she couldn’t sleep either. Bette considered blaming her insomnia on the new bed or the new room, but she knew more than likely it was the achingly close presence of Tina, who, despite her physical proximity, still seemed so far away.
Their contact with each other had been cordial enough in the week since Bette moved in, but things still felt a bit stiff and sterile between them. They kept to their own schedules, hadn’t crossed paths too much, and so far, didn’t have any plans to make that different. Bette listened to Tina puttering around in the kitchen and wondered what she was doing awake at this insane hour.
“This is crazy. It’s Tina, get up and talk to her,” Bette muttered aloud.
Before she could argue herself out of it, Bette swung her legs over the side of the bed, and, grabbing her robe, walked out into the hallway. Tina was sitting at the counter waiting for water to boil. Her hand was resting against her cheek, and she leaned forward wearily.
“Hey,” Bette said quietly, not wanting to startle her as she entered the room.
“Did I wake you?” Tina asked, sitting back.
“No. I’ve been awake. Are you okay? Do you feel alright?”
“Yeah. Just restless,” Tina said.
“Do you mind some company?” Bette asked.
“No. Do you want tea?”
Bette shook her head and joined Tina at the counter. Tina’s half open robe allowed Bette to inconspicuously take note of how her body was changing with pregnancy. Tina had lost their baby before she began to show, and Bette couldn’t help but wonder for the millionth time what might have been as she noticed new curves adding a lushness to Tina’s slim hips and waist. If only things were different, she thought. If only.
“Alice said that you didn’t have morning sickness this time,” Bette said, as Tina got up to tend to her whistling kettle.
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This story is like putting on a favorite sweater. It is definetly better the second time around!
K
Wonderful as always. Love this story.
K
Wonderful as always. Love this story.
soooo sad..lost a kid and lost themselves it must be a bad feeling..but today it must be a start they need to talk and make Helena away..great chapter post soon
At least Tina knows how Bette did feel and still feels. I agree. Tina made most or all the plans by her self. THANKS
I TOTALLY agree with Chase……
I’m glad Bette tried some honesy and pushed Tina to let her talk and open up. Progress. Love your writing.
Blarney, FCC. Wonderful as always. Thanks.
Sometimes those late night talks are the most productive…it looks like they may be slowly finding their way back…thans for the update!
Couldn´t agree more that with mango…late night talk are the best. Very nice update FFC..and you know we want more.
/rant on
Detachment – the only thing that Bette had been a part of before the miscarriage was the insemination. Every decision after that regarding Tina AND the baby were decisions Tina made alone. Its no wonder Bette felt detached.
But, it would seem to me that she should STILL feel this way. I mean, the 2nd insemination didnt include Bette at all.
/rant off
Post again soon FFC
Tina should let Bette in. I guess both are trying.. ;)
that was breathtakinly beautiful ffc. god can you do any better, im sure you will. but that was excellent. so hearrt felt, so pure. thanks.
the late nite chat is just the stat i hope to B&T getting back together. love the way they are there for each other