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Hindsight – Chapter 14
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I indicated to turn left as the sun suddenly became blinding, I reach for the visor, folding it down to take the sun out of my eyes but my attention is caught by something as I do, out of panic I turn the steering wheel and pull over beside the sidewalk, a rush of adrenalin at the suddenness of my action ran through me, a dryness appeared in my throat…
I glanced back to what had caught my attention and my throat immediately constricted at what I saw.
Two photographs, tucked inside the flap of the sun visor.
One of Angelica when she had been about six months old, looking adorable with her curls and toothy grin.
The other, the two of us, me and her…, it was taken so long ago; it was one of our favourite photographs that Alice had taken when we had been completely unaware that she had a camera.
We had a barbeque for the gang and Bette and I had snuck to a quiet corner of the garden, she had held me close, whispering into my ear about how much she loved me, how much she wanted everyone to go home so that she could make love to me in the garden, she was smiling down at me as I was taking in her words, taking in the feeling of her hands moving down over my bottom, my arms had been around her waist as she kissed the tip of my nose… we had heard the click of a camera shutter and turned to see Alice smiling at us… she just said something that made us smile, ‘I love you guys…’
And with the response to her words was another click of the shutter, and there came the resulting photograph in my hand, the photograph Bette had been keeping in her car…
My eyes welled as I looked closer at the image, I remembered how Alice had gotten the photographs developed and presented this one to us in a frame, with a simple message attached to the wrapping, ‘Tibette Forever…’
The photograph was showing signs of wear, as if it hand been handled on a daily basis, I brought it closer, turning it slightly to see the marks on its surface… the small round marks of dried tears…
I couldn’t stop the tears that flowed as I pictured in my minds eye how Bette would have sat in this car, as I am doing now, and taken the photograph from its place on the visor, running her fingers over the image of ‘Tibette Forever’, allowing the tears to fall, as I am doing now, allowing a single tear to drop onto the image of how we were… as I am doing now…
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this was great
Awwww, Jo… that was so sweet. The Levis, the memory, the photograph… the love, the tears, the long-felt need… just beautiful. Thanks!!!
I know the idea about the photos was your own country bumpkin, sorry about that LMAO!!!!
So sad, and yet sort of happy. I loved the little flashback to the Porter ass stopping traffic. It’s like I told you the other day. Dean Porter is hot!!
I’m gonna cry
How about this name – do you like it?? We do and I’m sure JT does too LMAO!!!!! Loved the chapter.
Uh, Jo, you may just want to rethink that reincarnation as a pair of levis thing. I mean, just cause the pair you have in mind graces Bette’s posterior, it doesn’t necessarily follow that that would be the ass you end up on. (After all, if you’re reincarnated, that automatically means you’re not in heaven.) You might get stuck with Robbie Coltrane or something. Just think about it, that’s all I’m saying. Falls under “be careful of what you wish for”.
Hello jo, Well what you know, ANother tender and touvhing chapter from the emaculate writer that you are. The sentiment in this tale tugs at the heart-strings yet is not too saccharin and false. I believe that the honesty with which you write is the leveller your words. It is heartbreaking to read how two people can rip each other apart without realizing it and without malice. Please continue this tear jerking with your talented and skillful prose. Many thanks and appreciation. Your Loyal Fan.
You can really make a person cry, Its a happy time but yet so sad. Tina is doing all the thinking now .She knows she had more to do with the break than Bette. thanks so much for posting will take the long with the short ones. thanks
And now that I’ve read the story, I think my suggestion of extra diapers to accomodate the flood of sentimental tears I made last time still stands. I wonder if there’s a good way to wear them on the head without obstructing speech and vision?
OMG…thank god for the writers that are true Tibette fans. We will need you. : ) Thanks, Jo.
Damn Jo, you made me tear up! I am not goin to even acknowledge the fact that scene in the backyard is connected to to your other story. As I have stated before this story has no connection to anything except season 3. Post soon!
You are an amazing and intelligent writer. You don’t write down to us. And yet, it all seems so simple and perfect. Her smile is truly breathtaking. If Tom Cruise has the best “male” smile then Jennifer Beals definitely has the “female” equivalent. She truly can fill a room with her smile.
Jo, you did it again. This chapter was better then the last. JB in Levi’s would stop anyone dead in there tracks. I am glad Tina is thinking things out. Thank you PPS
I can see things improving between those two, theres a lot of hope, very good Jo. And azmama is so right when she says that JB can fill a room with her smile. She dazzles me everytime I see that bright smile of hers.
Yep, still get a lump in my throat reading this!…but im seeing hope there again…its still very sad and emotional…but there is a definate light at the end of the tunnel…another great one mate!
I agree with funnyone. You may end up on my ass and that’s not the best place to be. LOL Okay Tina has to pull it together and hurry up or she won’t be back in time.
Tina has a lot to make up for, but she’s making a good start…. enjoyed the post.
It sounds like Tina is coming to her senses and is remembering all her love for Bette. Maybe I should say all of Bette’s love for Tina and maybe just maybe there is that spark that is still smoldering in the ashes of their lives. With a little scattering of the ashes and memories may a spark again ignite the love of Tibette.
Hey Jo…thanks for posting. This is some emotional stuff girl…I love it. If Tina is gonna keep stopping and having these flashbacks…she’s gonna run out of time…she should have stayed at Bette’s ordered out and got Alice to get Angelica a outfit or 2…Is she gonna rethink her relationship with Henry next? I hope so.
I need a box of tissues! Anyone?
jo all of this is sweet
Your writing stirs so many emotions. Thanks for continuing the story.
i hope tina will make it in time but it’s nice to see that she noticed all those little things that bette was living with for the last 7 weeks
Absolutely fabulous !!! Your talent is amazing !! Thanks!!
Damn that was good, you made me cry my friend. This is will make Tina realized how much Bette love her and she have a lot to make up, and let it start mow. Ok post soon please, thanks!
Well, there simply are no words. I just can’t wait for your next chapter, Jobadge. I am anticipating it highly. You’re such an amazingly gifted storyteller ! You’re a blessing, Jo. Thank you so much !
How can you allways find those words that wrench a heart with pain and make it jump up with hope at the same time… This story, Jo… Its a piece of art, its a jewel, a pearl, and so many emotions, so muich love floating under the surface… I just had to secretly sign in at the hospital to leave you a coomment… Thank you, Jo… There are no words to describe your writing!
oh my god reading this at work is so dangerous. jobadge, your writing is so amazing. you succeeded to put tears in my eyes, so true and real.
TiBette forever…
Absolutely beatiful!
Ah mate, you’re definitely back in top form in the new year – this was truly amazing!!! I don’t get it, how can each post top the last one??? You can be her levis if I can be her thong LOL. More please xx
Whoa!!! That was an intense and sweetly poignant read…I am on tenterhooks here…PPS
Awesome writing Jo!