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Hindsight – Chapter 23
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And I had to cope…, barely…, but I had to come to terms with my failed relationship, how do you actually recover from losing your one and only, knowing they are still out there and that they continue to be your one and only, only you don’t continue to be theirs…
If I’m honest, brutally honest…, I knew that the majority of my pain and heartache came from losing one half of my life…, my soul mate…
If I had Angelica back in my life and not Tina then I would still feel that there was something missing, there was no question about Angelica’s place in my heart, she took up such a huge part and I loved her with such an intensity, but the part that would never recover was if Tina was not part of my life, that empty space would forever be engrained with initials of TK, my one and only…
“I’m not happy Bette…”
“You’re not…” what was I expecting, that she had left and had found happiness…, there was the double edged sword again, only this time it wasn’t waving around in the air, it was slicing right through me…
“No… I’m not…” she told me.
“And was it… was it all worth it…?” I needed to know.
“No… it wasn’t worth it… I just don’t know what to do about it…”
“T…” I took a deep breath, did my heart just suddenly start to beat faster, I think it did, I’m not sure at which point the adrenaline started to pump through me, but there was a definite rush travelling through my body.
“Yeah…”
“It’ll be okay…” I didn’t know how, I had absolutely no idea…, but I just knew it would.
“Will it though… my life is such a fucking mess…”
“What about… uh… what about Hen… uh… Henry…?” Why couldn’t I speak in a full sentence, what power or hold was it that she had over me that made me stumble over my words, or was it because I was trying to say his name.
I saw her shake her head, I saw her take a deep breath, I don’t think she had thought that far ahead.
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Again a heart wrenching chapter…but as always..i see hope there ..i do!…Nice one!
This is such a wonderful story, love the way they are talking to each other. Please post again soon.
I have a feeling the question of Henry is going to be addressed again, sooner rather than later… And I, for one, would like to see Tina give a better answer than “I don’t know.”
Tina, Tina, Tina the shall set you free. Now get in there and embrace it instead of your usual modus operandus of running like the wind from it. It may not be as attractive as Bette, but you’ve got to go there before you can really and fully embrace her again.
The truth, that is.
Sweet chapter Jo, and finally no tears – mine that is! Tina’s got some rough weather ahead of her and she’s right it’s going to take some time to row through it. Hopefully it will be the exact length of time it takes to allow all the pieces of Bette’s heart to heal back together. You’re so good Jo! Thank you!
YES!!!! the puzzle will fit back together, just don’t force the pieces til they are ready!!! YES!!!
god i love your writing and this fic…..amazing…post soon….ooo and make it much, much longer…..i won’t mind!!! =0)
I’d like to see a better answer than “I don’t know” as well. Who knew an article could set someone free? LOL@funnyone! xD
Boo Boo is going to help mommy piece back her mamma’s heart one puzzle pieace at a time. It will take a while but at least it is a step in the right direction.
I love this story. It’s always painfully short (and I do mean painful), but every chapter is well worth reading, and the emotion it evokes just reels the reader in. Now, please post soon so they can finally get to the park. :)
That one made my heart warm..thanks Jo.
Hey, Jo, you’re the shiznit. Every chapter is brilliant.
I keep repeating myself when I leave you a comment… I’m gonna stop sayin’ this was great and bla bla bla. You probably already know it. :P Good step with this chap. Take care, Jo.
Like B said “I see hope there” and maybe after they get themselves back together maybe they will get back together. I will always hold out hope for B&T. Great update
A joy to read.
All the pieces of the puzzle will fit together again, if you do it carefully and dont try to make it fit until both are sure. Love that they are at least talking without angry. thanks
Think the word should be anger thanks
They’re making such good progress. You’re breaking my heart, but it looks good for them if they have the courage to try again… oh, and of course, once Tina gets Henry the hell out of her life. I think Bette might get all the pieces back yet… LOVE IT SO MUCH.
Jobadge, if anyone can put that jigsaw puzzle back together again…it’s you! You can do it!!! LOL! PS.
I LOVE the dual perspective… it is working very well… it makes me crave for that next chapter even more. Thanks.
where they belong… Perfect end of a perfect chapter Jo… the jigsaw of Bettes heart however is entwined with Tina’s, and to let all th pieces of that puzzle fit, their hearts need to find that perfect rhythm again, where two becomes one… Thank you! PPS!
WOW!!! Very powerful Chapter. Thank you PPS I love the way you write.
This is only my second post on a story on this board and that fact says everything about how much I love this one. I needed to let you know about the lyrics of a song which fits your story amazingly well. I think it expresses the actual, though not yet fully revealed, feelings and thoughts of both characters:ALRIGHTWipe those tears away from your eyesJust take my hand, you don’t have tocryIt’ll be alright, baby, I’ll make italrightDon’t let the world get you downReach for the love that’s all aroundIt’ll be alright, baby, we’ll make italrightI’ll pick you up when you’re feelingdownI’ll put your feet back on solid groundI’ll pick you up and I’ll make youstrongI’ll make you feel like you stillbelongCause it’s alright, it’s alright, letme make it alright, make it alrightStay with me tonight, stay with metonightSometimes the words well they’re justnot enoughAfraid of feelings and in need of loveBR>To make it alright, baby, I’ll make italrightWhere will you run to, where will youhideI know the pain comes from deep downinside, but it’ll be alright, baby,we’ll make it alright, babyLet me make it alright, Make it alrightLet me make it alright, Make it alrightStay with me tonight, stay with metonightIt’s alright, it’s alrightIt’s alright, it’s alrightIt’s alright, to stay with me tonightI’ll pick you up when you’re feelingdownI’ll put your feet back on solid groundI’ll pick you up and I’ll make youstrongI’ll make you feel like you stillbelongCause it’s alright, it’s alright, letme make it alright, make it alrightStay with me tonight, stay with metonightIt’s alright, it’s alrightIt’s alright, it’s alrightIt’s alright, to stay with me tonightWipe those tears away from your eyesSorry for the long post!I’m looking forward to the next chapters.
I agree with the sentiment that “I don’t know” just don’t cut it anymore. When they come back from the park I hope Tina DOES KNOW something cause they need to talk and she needs to come home. So it shall be written so it shall be done…lol. More please.
God I love this fic Job. I love the pace of it, its not moving to slow, and its not moving too fast..just perfect! I want Tina to be sure of her decisions in life, and she needs Time to process her mistakes, and Bette needs time as well. LOve it. Please more!
Great job Jobadge, really enjoying this story.
Lots should happen at the park!
Way to fricken short Jo, but I luved it!PPS
Well Jo, This tale is so full of mistakes and miscommunications from both Bette and Tina that it is no so refreshing and gut wrenching to see them both making the tentative steps back to one another. Bette was unravelled and destroyed by the loss of her love and her child while Tina, desperate to feel something different made the mistake of thinking that a man could provide it. I think that seeing the effect of their breakup with some distance has illuminated them it to appreciating what they originally had. Sad to realize that you don’t miss the water until the well run dry but that is exactly what has occurred here. The major bonus heer is that they are now ready to talk and tell each other the truth. What was once broken may be fixed with a lot of love and dedication, a little truth and reality check and a helluva load of hard work. I do think that the gals are up for this as the rewards outweigh the effort. Thank you for carrying on with this wonderful writing and overcoming the petty annoyances for some readers. I appreciate every word. Many thanks from Your Loyal Fan.
Great they’re talking and you’re so right – this day and Tinas answers are huge steps for them. Good one mate…and I can’t wait for you to make all the pieces to the puzzle come together where they really belong!!!
again…Great chaprter, thank you. Whenever I see a new chapter posted on this story I have to sit down and read it really slowly begging for the end of the page to be as far away as possible. I love everything about the story, the same events seen from 2 different POV’s and the powerful words get all my emotions going! Thank you again…
Awesome as always!
I’m a long time reader- but first time commenter. I just wanted to let you know how amazing I think this story is. It pulls me in so much that I feel like I’m in the room watching bette and tina go through this. I can picture their faces and I feel what they are feeling. This all leads me to believe that you must be an amazing writer to make me feel all that. So keep it coming cause I’m a huge fan! take care!
You did it again, Jo… (talking about that first-time-comment urge!) Right, I personnally think that “I don’t know” is a great answer to the question about Henry. I mean… If asked about Bette, I’m sure Tina would have a lot of things to say, but “I don’t know” surely wouldn’t be one of them…!
wow….intense they are.
Aww family go to the park and hope hendick not interrupt them again!