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Ironically, she seemed to be making that mistake with Tina, who had been her rock throughout the entire hideous fallout from Cherie. Tina was the one who had listened without judgment and consoled without question. When Shane considered it now, it was even more remarkable-while reeling from the devastating blow of Bette’s infidelity, Tina had been comforting Shane, who’d been cheating with a married woman.
“I couldn’t make this ***** up,” Shane sighed wearily, rubbing her eyes.
During the first few months after Bette and Tina split, Shane believed her intentions to be completely noble. Tina was her friend and she needed support, so Shane was stepping in while Bette was AWOL. But Bette was back now, and from the looks of things, she was not quite the demon that she’d become in Shane’s mind during all those long, dark nights of holding Tina while she cried her broken heart out. It was like Alice had said-even though Bette had been a complete ***** idiot, she still clearly loved Tina. And she still made Tina happy.
“Ready?” Tina asked, standing in front of her.
Shane looked up into Tina’s brown eyes, sparkling with a light that hadn’t been there in so long. Yes, Bette made Tina happy. And isn’t that what Shane had said she wanted all along, no matter what it took? Tina’s happiness.
“You bet,” Shane said, unfolding herself from the plastic chair.
~~~~~
Tina had seen a beautiful wooden cradle at a small furniture gallery one afternoon while browsing on her lunch break. She had mentioned it a few times over the past week, but the price tag had her vacillating and she wanted a second opinion before making a commitment.
They walked past the armoires and chests of drawers back to the section of nursery furniture. As Shane watched Tina lean over a display crib to adjust a stuffed animal that had toppled over, she felt a sudden rush of shame. What the ***** was she doing? Seeing Tina like this, being here with Tina looking at baby furniture That was Bette’s place. Bette was Tina’s wife, whether Tina was able to fully deal with that right now or not. And that baby was Bette’s as surely as Tina herself was.
“I don’t see it, so I’m going to check with the manager,” Tina said, walking past Shane. Tina paused for a moment to touch Shane’s arm with a concerned look on her face. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah. Yeah, I’m good,” Shane grinned. “It’s a lot to take in.”
“Tell me about it. If you think this is scary, you should see Babies-R-Us. I thought I was going to need a tranquilizer when Alice dragged me there,” Tina said, walking toward the front of the store.
Shane swallowed hard and meandered over to the crib where Tina had been moments ago. Shane knew she’d been playing house. Going to the doctor’s visits with Tina, hanging out with her all the time, allowing a dependence to develop. At first, it had been fine. They were both going through life crises and they needed each other. But now, the stakes were higher. And something had to change.
“Well, she who hesitates is lost,” Tina said, sitting down across from Shane in a rocking chair. “A woman came in earlier today and picked it up.”
“I’m sure you’ll find another one. Bette must know of a thousand galleries like this all over town,” Shane said, leaning against the crib.
“See anything you want?” Tina asked, taking one last look around.
Shane shook her head. “Nothing I can’t live without.”
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Bette is juz missing everything here…so sad! as i said..my routine every nite to read this story. love.it!
There’s so many different things going on here, all of them wonderful.
In the midst of the Bette and Tina story, I really appreciate they way you are exploring the subtle shadings of Shane’s attraction to Tina.
I love this story. Kudos to you!
Ed: There’re = There are.
Subject and number/vowel agreement is a good thing!
I really appreciate the way…
Sh*t! I quit!
I dont get why Bette is playing the attentive housewife and neglecting Tina’s needs as far as this baby goes even though I like that Shane is there for her…
Nice multiple story lines you have going on here. I like the way you are giving Shane more depth, allowing us to see her devotion and struggle with her feelings for Bette and Tina’s relationship…and her feelings for Tina.
Thanks for giving Dr. Wilson a first name as well! I have always liked her character and felt she was worth exploring more.
I’m guessing that Bette is the one that came in to buy the crib?
Great stuff, keep it coming!
How sad for Shane…she knows the right thing to do. However, I am curious if Bette knew that Shane and Tina were at the doctors together and if Tina and Bette have broached this topic…how could they have not???!?! Love this story…
Another great one FFC. Can’t wait for the rest.
I have a feeling that Bette doesnt know Shane has been stepping in for her.
And I hope Shane doesnt do anything dumb; she knows that no one will ever be Bette; no matter how close Tina allows them to get to her.
in there with ya snQQpy. i dont think bette knows the extent of support from shane. hopefully shane wont do anything dumb.
god FFC you are killing me. i know i cant have more BUT i want MORE. you are so good. this story is so awesome. i feel the chappys are soooo short. im sure this being patient thingy is good for me somehow. thank you.
“A woman came in earlier today and picked it up.”..that woman was Bette????..ok who is the babys other mother Shane or Bette?..cuz Shane is in a place who belongs to Bette…this is sooo not right i hope Shane do the right thing too and step back..im sad..post soon
I don’t understand if Bette is already in Tina roommate and their are get along together did Tina ask Bette to come to the Doctor for her not Shane it’s seem to Me that Bette she still Out Of The Blue and go to the furniture with Shane where are you Bette? Hey Bette are you really busy or lock of communication Ouch! that’s was so sad poor Bette.
OK, it seems as if T hasn’t talked to B about being there for the doctor appts, and all the prenatal stuff. How so? Doesn’t she want B to have a part in the pre-baby preparations? I guess she too is having problems defining that line of roomates and former wife (though not technically). I think it’s more b/c T’s not ready to be that close to B. They both have that weakness of physical attraction.
Good point momo…where is B? I have a roomate who has terrible kidney problems and I always know when she has to go to the doctors. I mean, she’s my friend and I ask…I don’t have to wait for her to tell me. B knows T is pregnant, shouldn’t she be asking T if there are appts and the like that she needs to be going to?
On another note, I just think that the woman who bought the the crib is Bette. Though it may work out, her not including Tina on the purchase could be a sign of an unchanged B. But like I said, this is just a hunch.
Yet another great update from FFC…just been doing come catching up on your amazing story here…do continue