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Do you remember when… Chapter 13
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It was her own insecurity that had spurred the feelings of jealousy, insecure about her own ability to please Bette, her ability to make her happy, and when other women showed Bette interest, the insecurity kicked in, the insecurity that reared its head as a jealous emotion, jealous of potential women who would be better for Bette, better than her.
But over time Bette’s love and understanding had eased her emotions, eased her insecurity… eased her jealousy. She could now say with hand on heart that if a woman approached Bette, their eyes would meet and she would feel their commitment to one another, she would feel Bette’s love and she would know… she would know that she was the only one for Bette; there was no need to worry.
But as she thought about her own jealousy it made her reflect on the jealousy she felt from Bette, did the green eyed monster rear its ugly head, was she actually jealous of the odd woman that approached her, she had never thought about the depth of the emotion coming from Bette, but it had to come from somewhere and as she compared her own jealousy, her understanding of Bette’s was clicking into place… insecurity.
The thought crossed her mind that maybe that was what Bette needed, maybe Bette needed the same reassurance that she but in a different way or more, she couldn’t compare her own needs with another’s, everyone’s needs were different and she knew that Bette had streaks of insecurity through her, only she was the only person that knew those streaks were there. And maybe, just maybe she just needed to alleviate those fears a little more often than she currently did…
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Bette walked to the window, her tears subsided, but she felt a heaviness in her chest, the sudden lightness from their earlier time together forgotten, not forgotten in Bette’s mind, but forgotten by her current emotions, they had been getting on so well, there had been minimal conflict between them since their long weekend away together, the weekend in which they had eaten Pemequid Oysters and had made love on a bed of rose petals.
There had only been the argument on the way home from that weekend, if she remembered Tina had walked out on her that day too, she had spat the words out about her father and slammed the door in her face in a similar manner as she had only a short time ago.
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An insightful glimpse of all the emotions beneath the actions. Nice!
Loved it!!
I….
Love….
Your writing!!!!!
You know Jo, as I read this, it occured to me that this is the only coherent explanation of why Bette would have debased herself for the sake of staying with the abusive Tina of season 3 that I’ve encountered. Certainly nothing IC & Co. ever even came close to offering. Fortunately for everyone, your Tina isn’t the self-serving harpy with the sometimes pleasantly plastic, sometimes sour smile that the TV show offered.
very emotional chapter for both of them…i’m glad they have an understanding…this is how i saw bette on a show as well, so tough to everyone else and so vulnerable inside…thank you
that was so well done and they both learnt something…thank you
Wow…you ran through so many emotions…brilliant as usual!
This is awsome and emotional and they understand and learnt something from each other. OK let see whats next, thanks!
Lamentamini, a couple chapters ago you asked about Nadia Merchant. Alice and Shane, well, everybody talked about Nadia on the show and they all hated her with a passion and some others have written about her. Jo captured their dislike of Nadia very well. Jobadge, you have captured the emotions and feelings in all their rawness between these two young women as no one ever has before, even IC, especially IC. You write them and all aspects of their love and lives with such a clear and distinct passion and power that they almost jump off the page. It is so palatable that we can feel it and see it so clearly when we read your words. It is almost real. That shows what an enormous talent you have and with the ability to reveal it so wonderfully. thank you for such a great story. We love it.
Great job. You wrote Bette and Tina’s emotions brilliantly. So we addressed Bette jealousy, which I kinda figured, but are we gonna address how Tina seems to suddenly demand things without clarification, or with assumption and then instead of processing through it with Bette leave? Now at least here she was able to figure things out herself, but I think she still does some…infliction on Bette with these snap decisions. Last Time Bette suffered head laceration, this time, Bette suffered an emotional upheaval. OK, enough babble, good job can’t wait for more…PLease post more soon.
O.o I refreshed this and it went from 1 page to 4. lol Great job!
as always you capture all the aspects of these two characters. brilliant and thought provoking Jo x
a nice morning to read this lovely story,,,,,,,,,,,,thanks again
For moi……awww you’re to sweet, the best Pit Bull I know!!! xx
At first reading, I thought, deja vu but then you brilliantly and insightfully expanded on one small incident. The brilliant writers can do that….get the reader to understand some small facet of a character’s personality w/o telling us but by exploring and having the characters show us. Needless to say but I will….a pleasure to read.
Great chapter. Love your writing, you have a way really making us feel their emotions with your writing.
what a great story to read before I head back to be. Thanks, Jo.
Lovely chapter…..
How true, how true…at least they didn’t let in continue. Tina stayed and then went back. Too often the pain and anger are the one’s in control, life should be this simple. To turn and go back and talk, make things right. Thanks!!
Really Good.
WOW!!!! JUST GREAT. I so love your writting. Thnak you PPS
Great writing Jo! Just amazing.
You wrote this brillantly.Sounds like real life. Glad Tina has the foresight to go back and face Bette and remember why she was so jealous. thanks
Whoa…!!! Sorry about the length…
Hey Jo! I was away and caught up with your last chapter kinda late. that’s why I didn’t comment… I wanted to say that I totally back up Azmama’s comment! One of the things I like the most about your work is its depth. And this chapter illustrates that so well! When reading the last chapter, I was delighted cause I love that theme: Bette being so protective with Tina (Yeah, for me, it’s also protectiveness ;) Not even mentionning the passion ignited by these ‘episodes’… (And not talking only about B & T here ;) But then, you don’t stop there and take us to a much deeper level in exploring your characters inner feelings about the whole issue. It makes them so much more beautiful (if that’s ever possible) because you show them in the glorious light of their weaknesses and imperfections. I don’t resent Tina’s behaviour at the beginning of the chapter. On the contrary, I feel that the parallel between Bette’s excessive jealousy and behaviour, and Tina’s sudden change of mood and withdrawal from Bette, is what makes the whole point of this chapter. And in the end, it is clear that it is what brings them together, as it triggers their reflection. Thanks Jo for allowing us to witness the imperfections of this perfect relationship! Cause B & T are not just a happy couple. it’s so much more complex than that. It takes work and communication, and lots of bumps. But if you’re ready to deal with the bumps like they are, then you get a hell of a partnership, beautifully described to us by the Master!
NOOOOOOOOOO don’t let them go home – you still own me some action on Kits desk LMAO!!!!! Wow what a deep and emotional chapter, nobody do it like you do – brilliant and fantastic!!!