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Hindsight – Chapter 17
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I think she could tell it was a lot for me to take in, maybe she had been thinking about it when she had been gone, the panic that I had shown before she left and her need to reassure me that she would only be gone for that hour.
I broke the intense eye contact between us, it was weakening the already weak state my heart was currently in, what happened to all that anger I felt toward her last night, I seem to recall feeling angry as she had asked me those questions beside the pool. I turned my head and kiss the curls of my daughters head as I take a deep breath and swallow the lump that had appeared in my throat.
“What have you two been up to while I’ve been gone?”
“We dipped our toes in the pool and played with her toys…” I said as I looked back at her.
“Do you still fancy going to the park?”
I swallow that lump again before nodding and voicing my reply, I would like nothing better that to go to the park with them both, “Yeah… I’d like that…” I looked down at the bags she was carrying and I smiled, the ice breaking the momentary intensity “did you pack enough stuff?”
She looked down at the bags and laughed, “Uh… well you know me… something to cover every eventuality…”
“Apart from when you forgot to pack her clothes last night?” I questioned, wondering if she remembered that was the whole reason for her trip this morning.
“Well yeah… apart from that!” she chuckled. “I was in kind of a rush last night…”
I didn’t reply to that, there was no need, we had been over that, I just looked at her, but it wasn’t uncomfortable.
“I uh… brought some food… shall we take it to the park with us, have that picnic?”
Why did this lump keep appearing in my throat every time she spoke to me…, it felt like such a barrier from the natural swallowing process that should be simple and easy, but nothing seemed to be lately, and why was it that when I tried to swallow I felt that sting in the back of my nose and corners of my eyes, why did theses things happen when she spoke to me in that soft voice and when she looked at me…
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Hiya Jo, Great to have you back as your wonderful words have been missed. This tale is overflowing with primal desire and basic animal instincts as Bette and Tina continue to spend time together. Even the distraction of their child is not enough to get them to tear themselves away from each other. Bette’s reluctance to move forward is completely understandable as her heart and head are working at different tangents to one another. Tina’s motvies are less defined as she is still with Henry yet is standing byt Bette and ready to admit that she was wrong. I do hope that some of this heartache can be laid to rest and some joy can pours on to these gals and their child. I am a hopeful romantic so I hope that Tina can mend Bette’s shattered spirit. Please continue whenever you can because this is a story worth the wait. Many thanks for returning from Your Loyal Fan.
“…and a little child shall lead them.” At least through the front door and into the house. OK, so if Tina can see the effect her touch is having on Bette and she keeps doing it, I have to assume she means to induce said effect. In which case Bette should move on from kissing Tina’s hand to other parts of her person. OK, Jo, I’ll grant you the clingy black skirt, but I thought the short sleeved bat wing jacket they stuck her in while she walked the campus with Phyllis in Episode 2 was ridiculous. And I don’t even care much about clothes, but that was just wrong.
Wow, Jo… this is so tender and bitter sweet. Like Bette, I wonder what Tina is up to… is she staying the night? Is she leaving Angel with Bette? Is Henry no longer in Tina’s heart? I can’t wait for you to tell me… LOL…. Thank you… you never let us down!
You just killed me with that last update…the pain, so far reaching you can taste it…
Really lovely chapter….Bette is slowly regaining some trust again..ok very slowly!…but its happening..right?…good that your back with this..and im really sorry about your cat..x
I didn’t realize before reading this, who much I’ve missed your writing – it was amazing as usual and may Henry and Chuck rest in peace xx
A sweet sweet night for me, first 4.03, and then an update from you… Youve been in my thoughts today, the sadness about losing the cat who has been around you for so long… Putting feelings in writing, letting the emotions ooze through the screen, touch the readers hearts, Jo, you are just brilliant at that. You can make a word into a wand, and you put your magic on us… Please make my heart wince and jump again real soon, and post! ;) HUGS
I love how u truly demenstrate how desameted bette whole life when tina left, took angie with her longer
This was a Great Update!!! Poor Bette I do hope Tina is not going to hurt her again. So Sorry about your cat that really hard to deal with. I just love your story. Thank you PPS
Oh, Jo, you’re going to make the wait for an outcome that much more excruciating! Pulling at my TiBette heartstrings like that! Please update soon. Sorry about your kitty, too–an ex of mine lost hers last summer after 15 years together, and it’s rough. Sounds like you had many wonderful years together!
You don’t need me to write anymore when you write stuff as good as that. You’re leading the way mate. Awesome.
Losing a pet sucks. =( *hugs* I hope Tina isn’t just dinkin’ around. If for some reason she doesn’t want to be that close to Bette at this moment she could back away and say so. PPS!
YOu are just fucking amazing…I sure hope you post very soon. Don’t keep us hanging too long. I am sorry to hear about your cat…always hard to lose a beloved pet.
damn woman u r a tease with that ending!! i was like yes at least one more page and then i scrolled down!!
Love the tension. Love the story. PPS
And you thought I was over my little Jobadgiction? No fucking way… ;) Just very busy lately and a huge lack of privacy caused by a sisterly invasion that should hopefully end soon… But I’m still with you, Jo, more than ever! Love this story and its recent developments. I haven’t seen any of Season 4 yet, so I’ll stick to the Levi’s! ;) Thanks mate, and sorry about your loss.
Okay, I live a long way away from you, but I promise, that if you get rid of the Levi’s, I will hunt you down. :)The skirt was HOT but the Levi’s, well the Levi’s….(wipes drool slowly running down chin) The levi’s are The OASIS that is BETTE.
This is such a wonderful story…thank you.
Jo, I’m going to agree with you on the black skirt Bette was wearing in Ep#3. It did fit**ahem**quite well! I love this story. So much pain and hope. Love and tenderness. Bette & Tina need to reconnect so bad. They both need each other in order to “breathe.” Post soon.
Beautiful, Jo. I can’t quite separate you from your character here. This story is very emotional and this chp is darker, very sad. I am addicted to this story, I have to confess. PPS. Take care, dear.
Sorry the job was so screwy. This story continues the carry my heart and love for these two fictional characters. They love that they once shared is still there. Can they save it and/or will they save it? I remember the last time you wrote about Bette turning and placing a kiss on Tina’s palm. I hope that that action will again stir those feelings of love and belonging.
I am totally with you on the dress from ep. 3, she was totally HOT!!!! Now back to the story, “you need to breath” and so do i after this chapter. Great update, i’ve been waiting on another chapter PPS.
Your writing as always is superb. I lost my cat of 18.5 years and it was tough but it does get better. And hell yeah on the little black skirt and that sexy walk to her car. But that little black knit dress worn to T & H’s mixer was fierce. That woman has a body that is indescribable. She looked 15 years younger than her true age talking to Nadia when Nadia sat on Bette’s desk. Damn. She looked amazing.
i can see the light :)
So sorry about your cat…love the story…
Good chapter and let them talk more. Yeah Bette is so hot and sexy, love her!
Wow Jo! That was awesome! Thanks. So sorry to hear about your cat. :(
wonderful wonderful! they love each other so mucht that hurt, i hope that this time that they will spend together will encourage them to try to fix their issues. I am sorry to read that your cat died. take care