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Shane shifted the six-pack of Yoohoo from one hand to the other as she stood outside Bette and Tina’s front door. Tina had asked her to call, but Shane wanted more than that. She needed to see Tina’s face, to hear Tina tell her in person that she had decided to give Bette another chance.
“Yoohoo,” Shane said, holding up the drinks when Tina opened the door.
Tina grinned, shaking her head. “You know my weakness.”
“I don’t know how you can drink this stuff, T.”
“You sound like Bette,” Tina said, taking the carton Shane handed her and heading into the kitchen to put it in the refrigerator. “I guess it’s an acquired taste.”
“Speaking of Bette”
“Also an acquired taste,” Tina said, pointing Shane in the direction of the kitchen table and following her there.
Shane sat down and watched as Tina eased herself into the other chair, noticing for the millionth time the way Tina’s body was continuously changing as her pregnancy progressed. Tina always had a complete lack of vanity about her looks. She exercised religiously and took care of herself, but she was not a primper, not a mirror-gazer. It was something that Shane had first observed years ago, finding it rare that such an attractive woman could be so blas about her appearance. But now, Shane realized, with her face a bit fuller and her waistline growing more round, Tina was even more stunning, more alluring, more lovely, than ever before.
“So. Speaking of Bette,” Tina prompted.
“Are you okay?” Shane asked.
“Yes. Better than okay.”
“And thisbeing with Betteis what you want?”
Tina sighed and looked away, and at first Shane thought she had overstepped her bounds somehow. Pushed a little too hard. But then she understood that Tina was only searching for words. Words to explain what Shane already knew, what she’d already seen in Tina’s eyes.
“I’ve always been with Bette. Right from the beginning. Even when we weren’t together, I was with her.”
Shane nodded. “You’re happy? Not settling, but really happy?”
“Yes. I’m happy. We have work to do, I know that. Our issues aren’t suddenly going to disappear. But I want to try. I think we’re worth it,” Tina said.
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FFC, just been doing some catching up on your story here. I simply love…so keep going we so want more of your sweet story here
This is still just as good.
This was my favorite chapter when you first posted this story. I knew it was coming today.
I love how you gracefully interwove the cradle, B&T’s reconciliation and Shane relinquishing the role she was filling for Bette into a wonderful understated piece.
If I had to chose one chapter to represent the subtle beauty of your work, it would be this.
‘One step at a time…11 – Journey of a thousand miles’ (The ‘Aria’ chapter), would be a close second.
Thank you for reprising this story.
you really put shane’s longing on her sleeve. well written.
Lovely, lovely chapter. You wrote Shane so well.
The kiss Bette greeted Tina with was so tender and so intimate that Shane almost had to look away. It was as if Bette’s heart was on her lips, and she was humbly offering it to Tina in that moment.
If there had been any doubt or lingering suspicion in Shane’s heart, any worries about Bette’s worthiness, or her willingness to make this right, it faded away when she saw the way Tina was looking at her wife. There was no fear, no bitterness, no defeat. Only love.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Shane NEEDED to see this.
I know that she has been there for Tina, but I am not liking at all, her developing feelings for Tina…..they have always been friends and I am not appreciating this!!
Now, although Shane has gotten to witness with her own two eyes the love that B & T have for one another…….is she really going to let go?
I love reading your fan fics. What I like most about this story is the way you’ve written Alice and Shane. Tear in my eye, man. Their characters are so amazing and I think it’s really close to the way they’re portrayed on the show. Anyways, just wanted to show my appreciation. Thanks for all the wonderful stories. You’re an awesome story-teller.
so sweet. and shane what a sweetie. Can’t help her feelings yet such a good friend and respectful of their love.
I must admit that I look forward to reading this every morning, my shower, my coffee and my Comfort…thanks
awww..so sweet..i knew it Bette was the one with the cradle..im glad Shane now believed in Bettes feelings and more important Tina believe and she is happy..another great chapter cant wait for next one thanks :o)
aka Just Once
Always wonderful – thank you so very much.
girl. im sitting here crying in my cherrios. your choice of words, so succient. nothing added to convey what it is exactly you mean. gawd. “…pulled out the lamaze brochure sh’d read a thousand times…” “…certain that she would never be able to let tina go.” broke my heart. the love, respect protectiveness of shane. geez. *sigh* but “..bettes heart was on her lips, and she was humbly offereing it to tina in that moment.” or “..any worries about bettes worthiness, or her willingness to make this right, … There was no fear, no bitterness, no defeat. Only love.” that did it for me. im “Totally ready.” you lead and ill follow. thanks ffc.
awwwwww….so sweet. It was Bette who bought the cradle..i see i see..! :) juz too sweet..thx for the post!
snQQpy, you be nice to me today. my heart is on my sleeve after this chappy. im skipping in a field with goose bumps all over me. that chappy was just that good
aww poor Shane. I actually want Shane and Tina to get together. Pretty hot couple IMHO! Great writing btw!
That had to have been one of the most difficult things for Shane to do. Letting go is always hard, but letting go of a brief glimpse into what life could be like with someone you love…well, that’s just a tear jerker.
At least Shane had all of her fear assuaged and she can move on knowing that Tina will be fine.
Seeing Tina and Bette reconnecting on this level is a wonderful thing. I’m glad that Tina freely admitted to someone other than herself that there are still things to be worked out. That’s what will make the difference.
Great chapter.
The “Aria” chapter was incredible. You are such a fan favorite b/c the stuff you write lingers in the mind and in the soul for months on end.
What a wonderful vision of a true friend – you really portrayed Shane beautifully.
That’s what I like it LOL! Thank you FFC I’m just catch up Whoa! it’s getting better they more get a long so far so good I Love it Please continue POST soon Thanks!!
That was beautifully sweet for Bette and Tina but a little sad for Shane.