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Decisions, Decisions
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“Bette I need to tell you something. It’s not meant to sway your decision about adopting the baby one way or another. I respect that you want to consult with an attorney before you make any commitments. We’ve asked Bruce not to make any inquiries on other potential adoptive parents until you’ve made your final decision.”
“Thank you Marcus. I appreciate that. I know there is some urgency with the baby being born in just three months but I have to be very sure.”
“I know. I’ve had six months to adjust to the idea.It’s only been a couple of days for you. Bette I love Francesca and under different circumstances I think we could have made a life together but we are both very focused on our careers. We want different things in our lives right now. Maybe we are both being a bit selfish but we really can’t raise this baby together and neither one of us is willing to do what it would take to try to raise the baby as single parents. I realize what we are asking of you. I know the great sacrifice it would take on your part to bring this baby into your life as a single mother. It’s unplanned, unexpected, and there isn’t a lot of time before the baby is born and before Francesca and I leave the country. There is some urgency but don’t feel pressured; do what you have to do to be sure. I need you to be sure because there is no turning back once we start the process.”
“I know. I will be sure when I make my decision.”
“Francesca didn’t want to have an abortion and I agreed with her. I told her I would stick with her throughout whether she decided to keep the baby or not. I was willing to take on the responsibility of supporting the child but I couldn’t commit to the emotional responsibility of being a father to it. I’ve been able to detach myself emotionally and just look at the practicality of the situation. That led me to an important realization about myself. I’m not parent material Bette. I don’t think I ever really wanted to be a father. I think that’s the reason why I was so noncommittal to you when you asked me about being a donor.”
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I love it. Now if Peggy agrees I can see Bette and Tina moving forward and start dating…..Question is how will she react to Bettes little family expansion……
Thank you for posting. Wonderful chapter. Pps
Moving along nicely but even if Bette and Tina are going to be in the same zip code nothing will come out of it right away…But this will at least give them a chance to connect more….Wonderful Chapter BAT2012!
Pie_Fair thank you for reading and commenting. I am enjoying your stories very much. I just wanted to reply to your statement that ‘nothing will come out of it right away’ even though Bette and Tina will be in the same zip code. Although Bette and Tina will be pursuing their own paths they are still progressing their friendship and building the foundation for the eventual relationship. Can’t promise they won’t have their ups and downs but if it’s worth having they will put in the work to make it happen.
And thank you for reading!..Very much appreciated..I do really love your story and see that Bette and Tina will progress slowly but I also like how you are writing Bette in this…Love the softer side of her and I am curious how she deals with the the assault that Jodi inflicted upon her as we haven’t seen that yet as the story advanced 2 years…I’m sure that might become an issue as she progresses into a relationship with Tina…Curious as to how and if you present that..But I’m along for the ride!..Thanks again BAT2012!
Bette’s assault by Jodi does come into play later in the story but not as a hindrance to having a healthy romantic/sexual relationship with Tina. Her therapy with Emma right after the attack and in the ensuing years has helped her to work through the emotional trauma.
I don’t want to give too much away (for those who haven’t read the story before) but Jodi’s psychosis will be the focus of the assault storyline when I pick it up again. I’m glad that you like my Bette. This is how I’ve always seen Bette and I usually write her with a lot of heart.
In order for this Bette and Tina coupling to work, Tina has to modify her life plans. At this point, she is physically attracted to Bette but nothing has occurred so right now it all seems so sterile, no panting, no sweating, no carnal desires have been revealed. Seems too much like an arrangement, all very platonic and business like. Looking forward to the next chapter.
azmama thank you for reading and commenting. I really appreciate your insights. Unfortunately my style of writing Bette and Tina even in a romantic story (which this one is not) does not lend to panting, sweating and carnal desires except of course during the act. Sorry if the relationship feels too intellectual or like an arrangement – not sure how else a platonic relationship should be portrayed. I said this wasn’t typical TiBette – and to me that means they can be together in the same room without being naked. However if you stick with the story there is a conversation between Bette and Tina that talks to the ‘lack of passion’.
My view when including sex in a story agrees with something Peggy said at the end of season 5 talking about Bette and Tina and Helena and Leigh Ostin playing musical partners: “… all that fu**king with no art is really rather dreary.” I hope my stories offer enough of a plot line that the sex is significant when it happens.
Who is she calling? Tina I hope
Another great chapter. Love this story. Congratulations!