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Do you remember when… Chapter 10
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She stood stock still as her eyes finally met the one thing that she knew made her life complete, her Bette.
She watched her and smiled, noticing that she had fallen asleep, she also noticed the empty glass still in her hand and the empty bottle at her feet, she swallowed the lump in her throat as she stepped closer, moving so she could look into her face.
She brought her hand to her mouth as she took in the look on Bette’s face, the dark shadows under her eyes, the gaunt pallor across her face, she looked awful and her eyes welled as she realised that she was responsible for this change in Bette, the sob caught in her throat, breaking the silence.
Bette’s eyes flew open at the unfamiliar noise, her head turned suddenly as she realised someone was standing over her. Her eyes widened as she saw Tina standing in front of her crying, her reactions immediate as she flew out of the chair, taking Tina in her arms.
The mutual tears began, the sobs wracking Tina’s body as she felt the arms of the woman she loved wrapping around her, the overwhelming feeling of completeness once again surrounding her.
“I’m… sorry…” she began to say, as Bette held her tighter.
“Shh, it’s okay…” Bette’s quiet voice soothed her, regardless of her own feelings; she knew the only thing she wanted was Tina in her arms.
They stood silently, arms wrapped around one another, gently rocking together as the familiar feelings invaded them, the overwhelming love stirring between them.
“Are you okay?” Bette quietly whispered.
She felt Tina nod into her neck, she brought her arms around her tighter, knowing how tough Tina’s week would have been as she remembered the words that her mother had said to her, ‘it was time that Tina knew the truth…’.
Tina’s voice cracked as she spoke, “she told you didn’t she…?”
Bette smiled slightly as she heard the words, how Tina could say a few words and she instinctively knew exactly what she was talking about, “yes… she did…”
“I never knew Bette… I didn’t have a clue… how could she keep that from me…” the words catching in Tina’s throat as she spoke.
“She was just protecting you T…”
“I understand now…”
“Understand what babe…?”
“Why I always felt something missing between me and Dad…”
There really was nothing that Bette could say to that, but she would listen and she would comfort her, she would hold her as she spoke of how she felt, she would be there for her. She tightened her arms around her, placing gentle kisses on Tina’s hair.
“He blamed me for her affair… all my life he has been blaming me…” Tina said quietly.
“I’m so sorry T…”
“No Bette…, I’m sorry… I’m so sorry for pushing you away…”
“It’s okay, you’re here now…”
“You look awful…” Tina leaned back and looked into Bette’s eyes, seeing the full effect of their week apart on her face.
“Gee thanks T!” Bette smiled. “I missed you… so much…”
“I missed you too…”
They quietly took each other in, the few words meaning so much more than they both knew.
“How were things with your family when you left…?”
Tina raised her eyebrows, the motion telling Bette that the situation was not fully resolved, “I love my family Bette, very much…, but… I love you more…”
The open ended words sank into Bette’s heart, she had her back…
Bette wound her arms around Tina’s waist, pulling her in tight, her eyes welling at the feeling invading her, the empty feeling suddenly disappearing as her arms and heart became full, she never wanted to let her go, she brought her lips to Tina’s ear, whispering quietly, “move in with me…”
Tina leaned back looking directly into the sparkling eyes of the woman she had missed more than she had ever thought possible, she opened her mouth, no words coming forth.
“T… I don’t want to wake up without you beside me, I want to wake up and the first thing I see every morning is your face…, I want to wake up every single day with you in my arms…”
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1st….yes. Thanks for the words mate :o))
Definitely was not a disappointment. More please. Just love there reconnection and connection now. Both appreciative and not taking each other for granted now!!! Great Job!!!
Man this was good…you were pulling emotions out of me I was like dag…the story seemed so real. Give us more Jo
Jobadge, I have to say this story of yours is probably my favorite of all the fanfictions I’ve been reading so far, and let me tell you, I’ve been reading some pretty good stuff ( there are so many good writers around here ! ). But this one is just… Amazing and so “unique”. I had really hoped you would start posting chapters of “Do you remember when” again someday, but I was kind of losing that hope ( although I’ve enjoyed “Those adoring eyes” very much ). So I guess all I can say at this point is : Thank you very much. I’ve been missing this story so much ! Pleeeaase, Jobadge, don’t make us wait that long again for your next installment.
Excellent piece of pure emotion, as moving as deeply realistic. I love it a lot. It seems so real that I cannot help but thinking it came from life, deep from living memories… Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your sensitivity with us !
Yes, Jo, it’s been decided…You are the master of the romantic. More, please.
I can’t believe that Bette wouldn’t blow up at that rebuking by Tina, that she took things so well all week, her pride obviously not so all powerful in the beginning…lucky, tks J tks!
WOW!!!!! Thank you PPS
That Greg is just a fucking dyck! Actually, he deserves some sympathy himself. Although he didn’t acquit himself well, and the paid radiates outward from the source in concentric rings, he really is just another example of the bitterness that comes of trying to live according to someone else’s wishes and expectations. It’s not a market queers have cornered.
I meant ‘pain’ not ‘paid’. Crap, you’d think I’d learn to proofread.
*Very deep and heavy sigh*… Saying that this is my favorite series is an understatement… I read this amazing chapter listening to some amazing music, and let me tell you that in spite of the lump present in my throat the whole time, I just had one amazing moment thanks to you. You’re such a fantastic writer… Thanks for this fireworks of emotions… again!
This was amazing. you put it together so well. thanks
Thank you so much for sharing.
What a beautiful flash back..tough 4 B and T…but a great story…
yes yes yes, so glad you have posted a new chapter on this series. I love this story thanks
very emotional chapter, thank you
great pms
I love Tina’s mom. I hope that we get to see more of her in later post. There is that deep, deep connection that only true soul mates share in Bette and Tina. I wonder what Benjamin’s family would say if they knew that they had a granddaughter and what their reaction would be if they knew that Tina was deeply in love with a woman?
Ow that hurt like a…yeah you get the idea. Greg sucks. :( I kept thinking you made a typo when you said “he” instead of “she” prior to the flashback.
Raw and emotional. I felt so bad for Bette. She had to walk away from TIna, not able to comfort her. That feeling of being helpless, is awful. It’s like trying to comfort someone who is grieving. I guess in a way, Tina was grieving. Grieving for relationship with her Dad that she really never had. Great job Jo. Thanks.
warm my heart.
Hey Jo – I was too tired to comment last night, sorry. This post was everything I expected plus so much more….you’re fantastic!!! I did notice Tinas mother name :o))……..Again thank you so much for the post and the words, you’re a sweetheart.
I know it’s been a while since I left a comment, and I really have no excuse but I just wanted to say that I thought that was amazing. One of your best, and I hope that my chapter lives up to your expectations. Thanks mate.
Good chapter. That was emotional and great flashbacks. Please post soon, thanks!
Well..where to start…I really liked the twist you have in this chapter with Tinas Dad…..And as hard as the week was for both of them…it was much needed for Tina..BUT what i really liked..was the way you brought them both back together….at the pool!…the place where your first story started…..Kind of ironic…i loved it!
you write wonderfully ..pps
JO… loved this… what a chapter… please continue
wonderful! lately you have been making me cry wiht your wonderful chapter, thanks for post another one of this story
Loved “Adoring Eyes,” but I’m SO glad to see you back at this one. Amazing.
Thanks for a wonderful chapter Jo. I so love this ‘remember’ series. Great flashbacks and the way you capture the emotion is just awesome!
your stuff makes me cry like no other and this just had me sobbing — which i know wil make yoiu laugh. for me its my mom who doesn’t like that i am a fucking dyke… sadly i have never met anyone who loves me like bette loves tina. this is brilliant job. so simple but so poigant. as always you amaze me with your talent. ally x
I love these stories, you write them so well. Thank you.
So glad you’re back with this story, but wow, so painful and real the breach that was revealed! Thank you for taking the time to show us some backstory and the challenges of B & T’s love early on that helped to forge the powerful bond we see between them.