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Great Unexpectations Chapter 32
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The women walked into the house as the car drove away. Tina dropped both purses (as she had relieved Bette of the burden of holding her own) onto the coffee table and looked around aimlessly. What now? Bette walked directly to the liquor cabinet and poured herself a shot of…well, she was not exactly sure. She hadn’t bothered with reading the label. It looked the right color and burned her throat accordingly. Her exhaustion and empty stomach facilitated the easy calm that came over her. She held up the bottle to Tina.
"No thanks." Tina said.
"Well, I’ll have yours then", Bette said with a tinge of self loathing, pouring herself a second.
Tina sat down on the sofa. "Bette. Come here sweetie. Please."
Bette complied, not letting go of the bottle or glass until she reach Tina’s side. She set them clumsily on the table and curled up into Tina’s waiting arms. Tina held her and stroked her hair and kissed the sweet skin of her forehead. The sad, comfortable silence held them in a trance-like state for several minutes until Bette sobbed quietly. "Oh god, Tina. What did I do? What did I do?"
Tina kissed Bette softly. "Bette. Listen to me." Bette looked into Tina’s teary eyes and waited. "Bette. You gave a scared, dying woman one last reason to smile. It was one of the most beautiful moments I think I’ve ever seen." Bette closed her wet eyes and clutched Tina close to her and let loose with more sobs. No longer quiet. "Thank god I have you, T. I don’t know what I’d do if you weren’t here."
Tina continued to hold her and caress her. "Shh. It’s okay", she purred. She was struck with the realization that she needed to comfort Bette as much as Bette needed the comforting. She’d been robbed of that on the night of the debate. Now so many years later, and under much different circumstances, Faye had given her the chance to make up for that lost opportunity. Faye had given Bette the chance to need and accept a soothing word or touch. The scales balancing themselves.
"Would you like some tea, babe?" Bette did not speak but nodded her head against Tina’s chest. Minutes later Tina was standing over a whistling tea kettle. She steeped the bag in the boiling water and brought the cup to Bette who’d taken to laying down on the sofa. She set it on the table, pat Bette gently on the knee and picked up Jenkins’ business card. She walked to the far end of the room with her cell phone and began to dial. After three rings Tina was surprised to hear the gruff sound of the man himself. She’d expected to reach a secretary. "Yes", he said simply. No ‘hello’. He didn’t even identify himself.
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you so did not stop there
you are so wrong for stopping there!!!
Perfect. Why can’t IC see that? PPS. Have a Merry Xmas.
Faye’s death was a tear jerker but I’m glad it’s bringing Bette and Tina closer together instead of driving them apart. Thanks for posting!
red, red, red, you are a little devil for leaving all these poor ladies in the lurch.i think that’s why htere are only three comments, the rest of em just plain passed out. i’m sure you have the rest of this moment already on your laptop so quit re-reading it and post it! lol. just kidding. merry christmas…
Stopping like that is a crime in NY.
Faye’s passing is sad, but in the aftermath, there have been one or two good things happening. One of them, a Really Good Thing. I just hope that they find Cora as well. Thanks for the post red, and I hope you have a really happy Christmas and New Year. Cheers
Loved the proposal. I just love this story. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
I didn’t care for Faye in the begining either, but was saddened to see her go. I hope Bette and Tina find her daughter before it is too late and she is able to trust them to help her get back on solid ground and leave the life she is living now. PPS and Merry Christmas.
First, let me say to everyone, have a very Merry christmas and a Happy New Year. Second, the woman in the Dove commercial just at the end of the story is absolutely gorgeous. Now for the story, Jeeprs, did you have to stop at that point? That is so wrong. I loved that Bette did not want Tina to stop asking. Love the story. sorry to see Faye go, at first I would not have cared but, this has helped to bring our girls closer.
It had a properly sad beginning, but I like the tease of happiness at the end. I think the Faye you have in this story would appreciate it. I hope they find Cora soon.
I was happy to see a new post from you and then life got really busy with family. I finally was able to read it and jumped for joy. Loved how Tina was there for Bette when she slowly lost control. I also loved how Bette knew that every night Tina would ask her to marry her.
Yay! Thanks Red! You’re amazing!
oh god yes!!!! PPS
Great chapter redhorse. I love the way you have Bette and Tina sgaring their feelings and turning to one another for support. God I hope I.C. sees the light of day and has them talking like this in S5. Bring on that next update you tease!
Huh…&#@#ç&%@è#&$ù£%£…Bllrrgggkkklll…DUH! Hmmm.. yep! That’s pretty much what this little ending did to me!!! Well done… Very well done!!! So romantic and in line with the characters in your story… IC, read and learn!… But will Cora be found? Stay tuned…
Absolutely perfect, red! This was a nice Christmas present. Love that Bette’s been hearing the proposals all along, so sweet. I think I also gasped, “oh God yes” when Bette asked if Tina was going to say it. Hope you have a happy and safe New Year!
This is so good and loving it. Love B&T and happy Bette say yes, sad for Faye and hope they will find her daughter soon. Please post more, thanks!