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Feelings… Chapter 8
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"Bette, I should have been your relief! We had been together all those years. How the hell do you think it makes me feel that you went to someone else instead of me?"
"I just told you I didn’t want to add to your burden, Tina! Then, when you threw yourself into your volunteer work at the Center, I didn’t see you. I saw you more when you worked at Alphaville on all those major projects."
"But you were never around either, Bette, because of the Provocations preparations! You wanted me to run your little errands and be the good little wife, and when I wasn’t available the same way, you were clearly peeved! It’s as if what I was doing didn’t have the same value as your work at the CAC.
"Bette–what did you expect from me–this living being–our baby boy–died inside of me. I can’t even begin to describe to you how that felt."
"I know that, Tina–but I don’t even think you tried."
"There are no words, Bette. Sometimes I just wanted you to just be here, holding me. But you were too busy–I didn’t think you cared!"
"Tina, I asked you so many times what I could do. Maybe your pain prevented you from being able to tell me, but I did try, and you know that I cared–how could you think I didn’t?"
"Because your actions didn’t show it, Bette! I needed you so much, and you abandoned me! And to find out that you felt more strongly about some woman who was practically a stranger to you than you did about me–to the extent that you would jeopardize our commitment? I was there, Bette, helping you prepare for that debate with Fae Buckley when all I wanted to do was stay in bed. But I did it for you–for us, Bette. I believed in you and wanted to support you. When did you offer me that same kind of support? All you did was snipe at me because I didn’t jump when you asked me to!"
"That’s not fair, Tina! I supported your decision to stop working, even though I didn’t understand why you had to do that. We talked about that and you persuaded me that it was a good idea. But to be honest, I didn’t totally understand it. Even though we had plenty of resources, I became responsible for all our financial decisions. Along with the pressures at work and the pressures of taking on the added responsibility of our baby, I guess I cracked under the weight of it all. And then when it seemed that you had a problem with us having a biracial child, that hurt me so much, Tina! We had been together all that time, and it felt like you were rejecting who I am. So it pissed me off when you were trying to speak up for me with Yolanda. That wasn’t your place, Tina–that was between her and me, having nothing to do with you."
"But Bette–it did have something to do with me! We were in everything together!"
"Except that you made all those decisions without me, Tina–MAJOR decisions! Going to therapy, which was a waste of time and money; buying the birthing tank; overruling our initial decision to have a biracial child and getting upset when I got Marcus involved."
"Bette, it had nothing to do with him being black! I just couldn’t understand why you came up with him so late in the process when we had been looking for someone for so long! If it had been that important, why didn’t you introduce him to me sooner! Why didn’t you invite him to the party? I was so embarrassed by my reaction to him, but it was only because of the fact that I was just meeting him the same day you wanted me to go to the cryobank with him! I’m no racist, Bette!"
"Tina, I know that–but it still hurt me…"
"So, is that why you chose her, Bette?"
TBC
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I think they’re going to have to hurt each other with the truth a little bit more before they can get past all of the anger and start working on fixing things. Good job! It takes a lot of guts to try to tackle the mess these two made.
Wow! That was intense! I was so caught up with it. I wish they would have this typr of interaction on the show. I really feel there has been no closure between TiBette. Post soon!
well holy shit ark…..this is amazing….i love the talking it out…it makes wonderful sense of the situation….please, continue soon…..
What a Catfight! I hope clearing the air will help B&T.
Wow, Wow ! I just can’t wait for Tina to hear about what happened next between Bette and Candace… Well, Arkaycee, this is just getting better and better. Yet, you just cannot stop here, this chapter is far too short ( yeah, I know, I’m sooo demanding ! lol ! ). Anyway, your task is obviously very difficult here, you are quite ambitious and I have to say you’re doing an amazing job at getting to the heart of B&T’s issues, at having them talk, really talk for the first time in what seems like ages. Just keep posting Arr, this is brilliant !
this hurt me so much too here but I know most of it is the truth. This is how Bette felt. And the biracial thing did hurt bette deeply. Bette behavior in season one started the beginnning of the end for Bette and Tina. Bette thought she was falling out of love with Tina and so she began to treat her differently. The lack of sex and the thing about Marcus cause Bette to feel rejected. Keep going with the story but I think Bette and Tina need to talk about why they were not having sex as often. That is where the true lies. Bette and Tina forever
Oh boy, B is not pulling any punches….this is like a well choreographed sparring match. Tibette has to come out victorious, but they do need to get through this…get to some level of understanding b4 we can plant our victory flag. I just wonder how detailed B will get with the explaination of their interludes and are the details necessary?
whoaaaaa turbo this is intense!!
Even though it’s tough they need to work through this. It should have happened on the show. Thank you for this crystal clear and detailed interpretation of how and why they unraveled. Exceptional dialogue but Bette doesn’t need to reveal every little bit. Don’t wait so long to post!
what a hard situation for both of them because they are angry and hurt, you ar doing a very good job i hope they can find the way to fix this
Hey ark, I’m just lovn’ it. ‘You tell her T’,I just had to read this before I’m outta here.
Wow, I am so glad that you told us that it will end up a happy Tibette story, because this was very intense.
“Ouch” doesn’t even begin to describe this chapter. PPS!
Intense Rhonda! I love your writing and this story is what should have been shown on the show…talk about drama…this beats all the shallow soap-opera”ness” that they did show on screen. Ilene could learn a few things from you. You’re right – they must say what they are thinking – lay it all out there, let it be known – no more secrets. It’s the only way for them to come out on the other side of it; and I can’t wait to read how you play it out. You’re a brave soul to push through this deamon of a storm and you’re doing an excellent job babe! Can’t wait for more!!!
excellent dialogue. Getting out those harsh feelings.
Great updated PPS.
Well damn. I’m speechless. Bette is going IN!! Reading all that stuff made me mad, I don’t know how Tina’s taking this. I can’t believe Bette ran to Candy after that fight, damn you bette! And i Want Bette to get graphic about her interludes, and i Want Tina to get graphic as well about Helena and Henry. YES. Lay it all out there. This is some good stuff. POSt soon,preferably before the new year.LOL.
Keep in mind that this story took place before Henry, and even Josh, so Tina’s gonna have to share her on-line experiences–or will she? Mwahahahah!
Damn that was intese and they have a lot to talk and work things out. Ok post soon please, thanks!
first line I meant ‘ache and hurt so much’…for that first baby…please continue when you can…it’s not an easy task…I think Bette should spew it all out as should Tina…then let it go…
wow that is such a hard convo to have when they ate and were hurting so much…what got me was how useless their friends and family were at helping them thru the loss of the baby…and how overloaded they both were with really only each other to lean on…sure Bette had Kit but…Bette was not really trusting of Bette which showed in s1 and s1…only in s3 when Bette saw T making out with Henry in their house and she went to Kit…did Kit appear to be trustworthy/funnily enuff when she was in a settled relationship with Angus…you’re doing a great job with a terribly painful situation…the pain of losing the child will take years to ease…it will be a reoccuring hurt for both of them…
Well, the truth really hurts but this is the best conversation anyone has come up with between these two. The way that they both misread each other is so close to reality! Bette waiting for Tina to tell her what to do and Tina waiting for Bette to just KNOW what she needed……so real!Great chapter…..MORE SOON PLEASE!
How great would it be if this happened in S4. A girl can dream that they deal with their issues and get back together. Thank you for this wonderful story.
The hurt has happened…no need to sugar coat it to spare feelings…get all this stuff out in the open so there will be no doubt about what happened and try to move on from there… Tina needs to keep LISTENING and stop interupting. Keep posting….I love this story.