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Tina commented, “Yeah, they were so expensive.”
Bette glanced at Tina who looked past her as she stared at the topic of conversation. “I got the sauce you like. The one with herbs.”
“Uhthanks.” Tina replied, resting her eyes on Bette blankly.
“While I was at store there was this boy, about six or seven arguing with his Mom. He had to go visit the dentist apparently and he wasn’t all too happy with that.”
Tina’s face broke into a small smile. “Well I’m sure Angelica will be no different.”
“I’m sure you’re right,” Bette agreed.
“They had the standard ‘want’ versus ‘have to’ discussion. The mother of course said he had to go. That he would only be able to do what he wanted to do and decide what he had to do when he was older.
Bette finished, “He said he couldn’t wait for that to happen.”
“Hmmm” Tina had already drifted off thinking it would only be another six minutes before she could get back to what she was doing inside.
“It made me think of Daddy.” Bette pressed on, hoping Tina was listening. “He certainly was a character wasn’t he?”
Sounding wistful she continued, “Full of opinions. Although he wasn’talways kind to you, he did have nuggets of wisdom.”
“Daddy used the exact line the mother used on her boy today on me. Repeatedly.”
“‘You do what you have to.’ “He also used to say, ‘You expend every ounce of energy to get what you want. But if it looks to be a wasted effort, accept it and refocus energies elsewhere.’”
Tina offered another casual “Hmmm”
Bette sighed quietly. “The thing is Tina we’re not six anymore. We can to do what we want and decide what we have to do.”
“What?” Tina asked. Now at full attention.
“This,” Bette waved her hand between them. Then said softly, “Seems futile.”
“Let’s not lingerlike this. There may not be anything left of what we were and what we had if we do.”
The assured countenance that was absent had noticeably returned. “I’ve tightened my timeframe for getting a job. I’ve already made a counter-offer for the best one thus far. Soon after I secure it, I’ll move out.”
“Bette” she started. Tina opened her mouth but nothing came out. No questions. No arguments.
Bette addressed the awkward silence. “Please. Let’s not belabor that point. Angelica should have a house to grow up in. A home she already knows.”
“In the meantime, I’ll take the spare room because Angelica’s things are already in the master bedroom.”
For the first time in almost a year, two things happened. Tina focused entirely on Bette and took everything she said to heart. Also, she nodded slowly. In total agreement.
“See?” Bette’s lips turned up wryly after glancing at the watch on her wrist. “Ten minutes.”
Meeting sad but calm eyes of the woman who sat across from her she got up slowly to return inside. Angelica needed to be checked, as did dinner on the stove.
They did what had to be done. In a way, this was also what they wanted. There was no anger anymore.
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Dude if this is what season 3 has inspired you to write so be it. The tale was well written and sad yet it had a sense of calm I fear will not be found in the show this season. As much as many of us like to read stories with the couple together I also love to read stories where characters reflect and process what’s going on in their lives. So if you write like that then I will read and cherish it. Good first try btw don’t disable the rating for fear that we’ll slaughter you with a 1.
I, for one, believe their relationship on TV is salvageable. They are going through difficult times b/c IC wants them to. But she can rescue them and it doesn’t have to be logical b/c many things on the show aren’t.
This is breaking my big B&T heart, but nicely written…
i thought this was well written … you can change it up…let’s see what you have in store for us. perhaps, this could be tina’s wake up call :)
Well done. It had me go back and read your previous entries. Hope you post again.
Maybe without Bette to help her with Angie.and she has no one to vent her angry on,and use as a doormat she will come to her sense,I’m afraid Bette has taken all she can take. You write like you want to write, Its your story and we all will read it. thank for posting thanks
ok slipperynipple…it’s on.
keep going with the story. I will always think they will end up together on the show. They may go through a lot of hell first. So my B & T heart..can take this..it actually helps. thanks for writing for us.
First i have to agree with slipperynipple in her comment so no need to repeat it…and tho im trying my very best to be optimistic about these two making it…well im not giving up hope yet but so far you story seems to be hitting the nail right on the head…would love you to write more on this,yeah it was sad but it was good too…thanks
I just hate how everyone gives up on them!! The whole relationship with them in season 3 seems to far fetched. I mean Tina has always been completely in love and then all the sudden she’s into eye rolls at Bette. I still believe that they are a great couple, and hate when writers give up on them….have a little faith!!!
Yeah this is sad and I agree with fergz1, and thanks!
Those were really good stories. You should continue writing and try exploring new avenues with the characters.
Why did you stop?…why?…this was sad but good writing. Please continue. Will they find their way back? I agree they should take some time apart to be happy…but you are capable of bringing them back to see what’s really important.