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    From Afar

    Story written on April 20, 2005 by Jwet.
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    Chapter 25 Good Advice

    Jackie is now also smiling at Bette You know Bette I can see why you are so successful. You leave people with positive pictures that they run in their minds as they think about what you are trying to get across. I agree with you on your assessment of Tina but I just want to be square with you when the time comes to offer Tina the position and she says no, you are OK with moving on to another candidate, right?

    Ok. Yes I will be OK with moving on if that becomes the case. I pray it wont but rest assured that I have thought through this possibility and will deal with it if that becomes the case. Bette reassures Jackie.

    Jackie looks hard at Bette and realizes that it true Bette has come to terms with that possibility. Feeling better that she has aired this all out she only has one more thing that is bothering her and well she might as well get that out too. Great I just wanted to make sure we all are on the same page. But now that I have opened the door I have one more thing I want to get across to you and well this one is more on the out of bounds side but Jackie now is having second thoughts and is looking at Bette to gauge her reaction. Deciding that she has nothing to loose, Jackie plows forward. Bette I feel that you have become my friend. As your friend I just feel compelled to say that now that I have met Tina and I feel I have gotten to know you well I dont really know how to say this. I let my personal ambitions side track me from the one person that I should never have let go. Jason was more to me than just my lover and husband. He was my friend, my confidant. I miss him is so many ways. I miss the little talks we would have continuously through out the day. I never knew how much I relied on his opinion of things. My accomplishments where gauged by his level of acceptance and he always accepted and praised me. This praise became my motivation for further achievement. I drove hard and in the process my connection with Jason become stretched and stretched. I began to hear all the praise that others gave me which drowned out Jasons words. We began to speak daily but not on the same level of thought.

    Bette at this time tries to interrupt Jackie Jackie I understand, but I still feel connected with Tina by helping her from afar. I mean that is not the same as what we had but Im still there.

    No Bette listen to me. Jackie emphatically comes back. I lost Jason because I let that connection get too thin. Dont take it for granted. Yes I function fine without him but in truth there is a hole in my heart that makes me realize no matter how successful I am, I failed at the one thing that could possibly have been my divine mission in my life. Dont make the mistake I have. I let my job all consume me. You have already taken that step back. Its not your drive anymore. Dont let this new passion of yours consume you. Dont stay in the background. Tina is right in front of you, she wants you involved with Anna, and she wants your company. Its the family that you wanted. I have lost my opportunity for the family that I wanted. I still no matter how brave a face I put on it have NOT GOTTEN OVER that simple fact. Dont let your own opportunities pass you by. You may never get them back. Jackie said all of this with such passion that she felt a little worn out when she was done. Looking up to Bette Jackie could see that she had touched a nerve as Bettes eyes can be so revealing.

    I know.I know Where the only comments back that Bette could make as the words that Jackie had spoken seemed to match Bettes thoughts of late. Ok Jackie I get it. What should I do differently?

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    1. another scary scenio for Bette – Tina accepts the directorship but is in a personal relationship with someone else. Oh my, please don’t go there; my heart won’t be able to take it!

      Great story, looking forward to the framily gathering and meeting Irene.

    2. It’s a very good chapter and your story is so great.
      Jackie knows so well Bette’s situation so she can speak about it with Bette with her life’s experience. May be Bette needs some help because she don’t know what she could do even she try to do the best things for Tina and Anna. Because of that, she forgets the main point.

    3. Another great chapter. Bette needs to talk to Tina, Tina has noticed the changes in Bette but have they really talked?
      They are both holding back, Jwet give them a little push in the right direction.
      Thank you.

    9. Jwet – I hold no ownership on the phrase HOT MONKEY LOVE, so it is free to use with both my approval and encouragement, although with the disclaimer that it apply to Bette and Tina. But, given it’s your story, I can’t really dictate terms. (I just hope, for Anna’s sake, that Shane’s moves with the au pair come when she’s off duty.)
      Jackie…kick Bette’s butt on this one, she deserves it, and needs the push. Then again, an ActionTina action figure might help, also.
      Nicely done chapter. Thanks.

    10. Jackie is a good friend to Bette, she is giving her good advice. I like the fact that Tina (indeed nobody) will ever know about Bette’s involvement in the foundation

    12. I’m beginning to like this Jackie character more and more as your story progresses. She’s a good friend…Bette should accept her advices with open arms…they can really benefit her. Ah, I’m guessing this new Au Pair is straight…since she wants to be the girl that her parents raised her to be…I predict so much changes in her while her stay in LA…especially with Tina and the girls. She’s another Jenny!! Nah, I’m only making observations;P I love your story Jwet, please update soon=)

    13. Good that Bete has somebody she feels she is able to ask for advice. New thing asking – and taking for it! Shows she is changing. Lucky Tina.

    17. “Don’t let your own opportunities pass you by. You may never get them back” – That is so true. Come on Bette, its time to come out from the background. Go and be with your family. Grrrrreeeeaaaattttt update :)

    20. Wow! Jwet, i have just caught up with this……. truly amazing story. i especially love your portrayal of Bette. You certainly are one hell of a writer:). I am a big big fan of anything you write and this story only further enhances that ….Thank you:)

    21. Another fabulous chapter.
      Such an articulate and expressive talent you have.
      The imagery and depiction of these characters is truly a marvel to behold.
      I can completely visualise Irene meeting Tina and Anna as well as Jackie being a sounding board for Bette as she shares her life experiences to prevent Bette from making the same mistakes. Looks like Bette is finally ready to hear what Jackie has to say.
      Am sure that you have a few hiccups in store but hope to get these two star-crossed lovers back together.
      Awaiting your next post.

    22. Hello,Jwet
      I enjoyed this chapter very much. I am hoping that Bette will listen and get the one thing that is so important to her life.
      I don’t see how you post so many chapters, but keep up the great job.

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