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    FIrst, Last, & Forever? (Version 2.0 – Chapter 14)

    Story written on November 2, 2007 by Steph8373.
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    Bette and Tina, 3 months after the end of Season 2.

     

    “And then I did something I am even more ashamed of, Bette.  I left you.”  Tears continued to flow freely down Tina’s face, and Bette continued to wipe them away tenderly with her thumbs.  Bette watched Tina intently, trying to decide if she should wait, or try to speak.  After a few seconds, Tina took another deep breath, trying to steady herself, and began to speak again.

     

    “You need to know that I don’t blame you for what happened that night.  If I had been stronger, I would have talked to you rather than acted out against you.  And I wouldn’t have walked out on you that night.  I should have stayed and tried to figure out ten months ago whether we had a future together, Bette.  I left without even asking why you did what you did.  I was a coward, I was afraid that you were going to say you didn’t love me anymore, that you wanted to be with her, or with somebody else.  So I left you before you could leave me.  Please forgive me, Bette.”  Sobs now racked Tina’s body, and she hid her face in her hands.

     

    Bette was stunned, yet again.  How could Tina blame herself for that night?  Bette buried her face in Tina’s hair, and just held her as they both cried.

     

    “It was my fault.  It was all my fault.  You were so strong, and I was so weak.  Too weak and too afraid to let you see me grieve.  I always loved you, and it was only you that I wanted.  Never her, never anybody else.  I do forgive you, Tee, but I’m still not sure what I’m forgiving you for.  You did nothing wrong.  I love you.”  Bette whispered in Tina’s ear.  “Promise me this doesn’t change anything between us, that we can still be a family, Tee.  I can’t lose you again.”

     

    “It changes everything, Bette.  Your forgiveness, your understanding, they change everything.  Your willingness to talk about this, about everything…I know I’m ready to come home.”  Tina felt Bette relax in their embrace upon hearing her words.  “I love you, too, Bette Porter, and I promise that from now on, no matter what happens, I will be strong enough to stay and fight for us.”  They stood by the window, just holding each other, for what seemed like hours, but was probably only several minutes. 

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    Comments

    1. God you’re good. I must admit I’ve never been able to actually watch the entire scene… But I’m workin on it. I’ve just watched the Henry/Tina scenes from season 3. Next step is this one.

    5. Once again, what I love the most is your ability to fill SO many gaps that were left by IC. Everyone has differing opinions on that “bedroom scene” and you really put a wonderful twist on it, and the ideas you brought to life with your talent is amazing. Thanks Steph, and as long as we get a post from you, I don’t care what story it is!! Thanks again. Have a great weekend.

    6. That scene has been discussed so much, and I am not fully convinced that Bette was forcing herself onto Tina. She clearly was trying to control Tina, though, and Tina wrested some of that control back. It was a painful, sad and angry moment–so powerful! One couldn’t watch it and not be moved somehow. Though I don’t agree 100% with your interpretation here, I do love the fact that they were able to talk about their feelings instead of keeping them–the thing I believe led to their destruction. And though the conversation was much delayed, it was needed even more! Thanks for filling that gap so well! Where’s the next chappy?

    7. You have written and reposted again, what we all hoped at the time would happen. You post and we will read,theones that missed this the first time should be thrilled to be able to read this. Thanks

    8. Steph, once again youo have done a wonderful job of telling their story as it should have happened and as we wanted it to happen. They should have been able to talk about that night and come to grips with it but alas, IC did not ssee that. So happy that you did. PPS

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