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Great Unexpectations Chapter 2
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"Oh fuck. Fuck, fuck, fuck", Tina groaned as she collapsed onto the sofa.
"You said a mouthful", responded Bette, having nothing better to say.
Feeling the wine, Tina giggled at Bette’s retort. The giggles quickly descended into tiny fits of laughter.
"Stop it Tina. It’s not funny."
"I know. I know it’s not. I’m sorry", she said wiping the tears from her eyes and calming herself.
"So, T? How long have you felt this way?" Bette asked softly, still staring forward.
"Do you mean embarrassed and scared to death? About 2 minutes."
"You know that’s not what I mean, Tina." Bette said harshly, losing her patience.
"I know." Tina stalled even though she could sense Bette’s agitation growing by the second. Exhaling, "a while I guess." She slowly moved next to Bette and stared ahead as well."
Bette stood angrily as Tina settled into the sofa. "You have the worst fucking timing, Tina!"
"Believe me, I know."
"So what am I supposed to do with this information? Do you expect me to just leave Jodi and come running back to your arms now?"
"No. I don’t know. I didn’t exactly have this all worked out, Bette. I guess you don’t have to do anything." She paused, took another drink of wine and exhaled. " Maybe you could do me a favor and just forget I said anything."
"Oh sure," Bette threw her hands in the air, "just forget that the love of my life, who left me for a man by the way, finally decided that she wants me back!!"
"Love of your life? Still?" Tina, asked hopefully.
"Tina, please. Don’t confuse the situation."
"Well, I’m sorry Bette," she said calmly and matter-of-factly. "I know it isn’t fair to spring this on you. I know I have no right to interfere with any chance of happiness you might have with…her. But it’s out there now and I can’t take it back."
Bette looked down at Tina. Oh god, those eyes. Why was she saying all of this now? Why not two weeks ago? Before she stole that stupid sign. For that matter, why not before she even met Jodi? She sat back down on the sofa next to Tina. She reached over and gently took Tina’s hand in hers. "I don’t want you to take it back" she said as tears welled in her eyes. Tina gave a gentle squeeze and held Bette’s gaze. Feeling all the courage of half a bottle of wine and Bette’s last statement, she leaned in for a kiss. Bette leaned in to accept it. Tina’s heart began racing. Can this really be happening? So soon? As Bette’s scent became stronger with proximity she closed her eyes and waited for their lips to meet. Instead she heard Bette’s soft voice. "I’m sorry Tina. I can’t."
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In sleep, when the defenses are down, all sorts of truths can be revealed. Dreams, sleepwalking, talking… Just as effective as, say, a half bottle of wine. Looks like Bette’s been rumbled. Ah well, ta-ra Jodes! Can’t say anyone will miss you, dear. Now then, on to the future! Great update, red. Your writing is very good indeed. Post soon! Thanks
oh no u stopped there!!!!! great storytelling i was/am so into it…so u gotta post soon huh? pleaszzzzzzz….
Great story and excellently written! IC and her crew could learn much from you! Your portrayals of their mannerisms, thoughts, reactions, everything is so much like all of them. You write Alice to a tee! I knew Jodi would know that Bette wasn’t saying her name. You have to feel bad for her but there’s no chemistry between them. Or maybe it’s that the chemistry between B&T is so off-the-scale that it makes Bette and Jodi’s chemistry seem more sisterly than lover-like. All I know is I want to puke when I see Bette and Jodi kiss…yuck! Something is just not right there, and with JB being such a talented actress I have to think that their lack of chemistry is intentional. Oh who knows, but I do know that you sure can write. I’ll be waiting for your next post!
“The question of the night. The question of a lifetime.” There’s no questioning the bound there is between Tina and Bette, they’ve been sidetracked a bit, that’s all. Your writting is a delight to read, and I like this flirting side of Tina. Tina seducing Bette is going full circle in their story. Thank you for a great chapter.
Excellent chapter. I really am enjoying this story.
Wonderful story – beautifully written
This story makes me worried that I talk in my sleep. LOL!
WOW!!!! That was a wonderful chapter. Thanks PPS
Loved The Graduate reference (here’s hoping that IC has a “what now” resolution in store for Jobette too). I also love your balanced portrayal of Bette and Tina; both are sympathetic (and flawed) in equal measure. And thanks for giving the Bette/Alice friendship the attention it deserves. I wish you were writing for the show!
I know I don’t talk in my sleep which is probably good, cos I know I would have got my face slapped a few times. I’m always for B&T getting together, at least it appears that Jodi knew her time with Bette was only temporary. I also agree with Tina and Alice, that comparison of Bette’s sucked.
Great story, lovely writing. Thank you.
So Jodi knew all along that Bette and Tina were special and that some day they would find that road back to each other. A very bumpy road but a road back anyway.
So I wonder what Bette has been mumbling in her sleep?! I always root for B&T and this story is no different! Thanks for the update, wonderful. PPS
this chapter was such a delight to read (alice/bette dialog was so real and entertaining)…it’s sort of gives you hope and then takes it away and then gives it to you again…i still think though that it can go either way…thank you
This is indeed a great story: very good characterazing, sensitivity, deep emotions. But don’t leave us too long hanging in there.
I am rereading this story and it still made me cry. How much do you have to love someone to SEND them to someone else? Really think Bette’s overly developed ability to see visual art takes away from her ability to communicate verbally. Thankfully we have Alice to draw her a picture.
That was awesome!