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“You’re definitely worth it,” Shane replied.
“And I love her so much,” Tina whispered.
“I know. She loves you, too. It’s right there every time she looks at you.”
They sat in silence for a long moment before Tina reached across the table and rested her hand on top of Shane’s.
“Maybe you think I don’t know how much you’ve been there for me during this whole thing. But I do. You got me through, Shane. All the late nights, the long talks, the doctor’s visits”
“That reminds me.” Shane reached into her back pocket, pulled out the Lamaze brochure she’d read a thousand times, and handed it to Tina. “Bette needs to get this on her calendar.”
Shane could see that Tina was dangerously close to crying. More alarmingly, Shane knew that if Tina started crying, she wouldn’t be able to keep herself from taking Tina into her arms, pulling her close, and brushing away every last one of her tears. And once that happened, Shane was certain that she would never be able to let Tina go.
“Hey, where is everybody?” Bette called from the front door.
Shane exhaled slowly, relief and regret flooding her body.
“We’re in here, Baby,” Tina replied, squeezing Shane’s hand.
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.
“How about if I take you both to dinner? Anywhere you want. Shane? What are you in the mood for?” Bette asked.
“Actually, I’ve got to get going,” Shane said, standing up.
“Really?” Tina asked, tugging on Shane’s jacket sleeve.
Shane paused long enough to look down at Tina’s long, slender fingers, wrapped around the worn leather of her coat before she shrugged and smiled.
“Yeah. Sorry guys. I have to go.”
“Oh! Can I borrow your brawn for five minutes before you leave?” Bette asked, her face brightening suddenly.
“Sure,” Shane said. She winked at Tina as she followed Bette back through the living room.
Bette was walking out the front door, heading to her car, and Shane could see a large, blanket-covered lump in the back seat.
“Are you sure this is something you want to unload in the daylight?” Shane asked, arching her eyebrows.
“I’ve been driving around with this for a week. The man at the gallery helped me to get it in the car, but it’s too heavy for me to move it in by myself,” Bette said, leaning in to the Saab.
“What is it?” Shane asked.
“Yeah, what is it?” Tina echoed, standing next to Bette.
“This,” Bette said quietly, reaching an arm around Tina’s waist as she pulled back the blanket to reveal a beautiful wooden cradle.
“Oh, Bette,” Tina said, completely stunned. “That’s the cradle. I thoughtthe store manager”
“I wanted to get it for you,” Bette said gently, taking Tina’s face in her hands. “For you and the baby.”
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.
“Let’s bring it in so you can really see it,” Bette suggested.
“Okay,” Tina said.
“Are we ready?” Bette asked Shane as they prepared to maneuver the cradle out of the car.
“Yes,” Shane said. “Totally ready.”
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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.