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First, Last, & Forever? (Version 2.0 – Chapter 12)
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“We started our marriage as equal partners, Bette. Then I gave you all of the control, and the burden of that control,” Tina explained regretfully. “And I didn’t see that all of that burden was crushing you, and taking our marriage with it.” Tears ran down Tina’s face as she said this. “It wasn’t all your fault, Bette. I should have been there for you, too; I should never have expected you to carry all of the burden for both of us. I am so sorry I pushed you away. I understand why, Bette, and I forgive you. Can you forgive me?”
Bette didn’t have the words to respond, and she just sat at Tina’s bedside, crying. Tina gently stroked Bette’s hair, waiting for Bette to process what she had just said. When Bette finally looked up, her expression had changed from one of hurt and fear to hope and almost awe.
“Of course I forgive you, Tina. I forgave you for not being there a long time ago.” Tears continued to stream down Bette’s face. “And I know now that you’ve forgiven me. But can you ever trust me again, Tee?” Bette’s expression had again changed to one of fear and doubt.
“I trust you, Bette. Completely.” Tina affirmed without any trace of hesitation. “When I saw you with our baby, that last lingering doubt was erased. I’ve seen what you’ve gone through, Babe, how much you’ve changed. Back to the person I fell in love with eight years ago, only better.”
Tina’s words filled an empty spot in Bette’s heart, one that was created when she succumbed to her weakness with Candace. Tina knew they had only touched the tip of the iceberg when it came to Bette’s reasons for cheating, but the reasons were not important to Tina at that moment. Her only concern was making Bette understand that they could work through things. Bette would talk to her about the “why” when she was ready.
Everything had been going so well, until Tina told Bette that she wanted to see Helena. Tina would never forget the hurt and fear she saw in Bette’s eyes. Bette couldn’t even look at Tina.
“Can I at least ask why you want to see Helena?” Bette had asked, deflated.
“Of course you can ask. I’m your wife, remember? No secrets.” Tina had responded, trying to reassure Bette that her intentions were pure.
“Well, why do you want to see her?” Bette asked sharply, crossing her arms and pouting just a little.
“Because, Bette, I never really got a chance to clearly end things with her. You saw how she behaved here before our appointment, Babe. I just want to make sure she understands that she no longer has any place in my life.” Tina was trying to fight back a smile, which she was sure would infuriate Bette even more.
“Okay. Let me bring you the phone so you can call her.” Bette said softly. Tina could tell Bette still felt insecure about her wanting to call Helena, but wasn’t ready to admit it. Bette brought Tina the phone, still somewhat reluctantly, and listened while Tina made plans for Helena to come see her later that afternoon.
“Don’t worry, I’ll make myself scarce.” Bette said, still jealous and somewhat irritated.
“Bette, wait. You don’t have to leave.” Tina assured her.
“Yes, I do. Helena is the only other woman, at least that I know of, who has made love to you, Tina. And I can’t stand the idea of being in the same room while you two talk about your relationship. I’m not ready to see that.” And with that, Bette stomped out, heading for the nursery.
(To Be Continued…)
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sulky sucky bette………….she needs 2 grow up………..
i CAN SEE WHERE bETTE IS COMING FROM.,but it was her who started it. Remember Tina still can’t call Candace by her name. I would react the same way,and Helena has been rough on Bette and her job and prading Tina all over the place so that Bette could see her with Bette lover on anothers arm. thanks
i don’t think i read that chapter so many times LOL i’m glad tina is going to end things with helena properly, i just hope helena will listen and it won’t create any problems between B&T
Good chapater and Im with BetteAndTinaForever. Please post more, thanks!
Ok, a sulking, pouting Bette is no fun at all! Tina needs to end things.
Damn, Bette wake up so you can bask in the after glow. While this exposition is necessary to fill in the blanks I kind of want to kick Bette in the head. Tina forgave you for cheating on her. You don’t need to be pissy that she attempted to move on after you pretty much shattered her..and she had nothing. So, if someone is to blame for not being the only woman to lay Tina.. Bette needs to own up a bit. But obviously they work through everything considering the present tense in the story.
I am cracking up over the Betty references… “the particularly annoying girl band that seemed to be popping up everywhere with no explanation.” That was my thought throughout Melvin’s service and during that impromptu round-table discussion. Strange, indeed! As far as Helena goes,I actually felt bad with the way Tina ended things with her. I felt she had genuine feelings for Tina and didn’t deserve to be kicked to the curb so indifferently. Great chapter.
Wow! Powerful chapter which contained alot of elements of emotion. Alot could be said, and has been actually, about Tina’s reaching out to her former lover, but instead I’ll just say that I find it very interesting where you could go with it, as there are SO many options. Hmm…alot comes to mind in this particular chappy, but it’s all good and thought provoking dear, so no worries. Thanks for always managing to fill so many gaps where IC had failed. Bring on the next one!!! Great Stuff.
temper, temper. thanks.
I can just see Bette stomping off and fair enuff it’s too early in their reunion for her to feel safe with Tina and Helena is her competition…as for the carpenter, I roll my eyes!!!! Lmao. I’m really enjoying your story.
Ooh…pissy, insecure Bette! Not a pretty sight. Indeed she started it all, but she doesn’t have to respond as she has. But she’s human–what a concept! The annoying girl band refs also cracked me up! I do believe Helena had genuine feelings for Tina, but I don’t see that it was a lasting relationship in that Helena was very manipulative and self-serving. So indeed closure must take place, but I don’t think it has to be a “step off, b*tch” sort of thing. Love how you’ve filled in the gaps of what we didn’t see and kept it real with some conflict! It’s only in our fantasies that B & T are lovey-dovey all the time. Just loving this story!
i feel for both of them, thank you friend that was touching. post soonlove
Bette can’t help how she feels, but I have no doubt that she will step up and be the loving supportive partner that Tina knows and loves. Bette knows Tina loves her but sometimes even strong Alpha people get scared and jelous and it makes them turn into bratty petulent children without them being able to do a thing about it. They feel bad afterwards but what’s done is done and can’t be taken back. PPS
Oh I just can’t get enough of this story, it’s just excellent! And believe you me, I definitely want another great NC-17 chappy… so how about some Flowers? Chocolate? Wine? Begging? More praising? What would do the trick?
What a great story…I love the pacing, it seems like they are taking enought time to think about and talk about things this time so they might actually work out this time
So, it appears that Helena didn’t come to visit Tina in that Peabody Hospital bed, =at all=? (H forgot the way over?… H’s Jag is in the shop?…) I believe our Bette can rest easy. – – – And dear Steph, if you need to mention a certain group again, feel free to change the word ‘musicians’ to ‘noisemakers’; we’ll know who you mean.