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    HOPE ALONE – Chapter 15

    “I didn’t storm,” Bette said refusing to avert her gaze from the pool.

    “You did something close to storming,” Alice challenged.  “I know you too well for you to try to convince me otherwise.”

    “If I agree that I stormed, can we drop it and sit in comfortable silence?”

    “Not a chance in hell,” Alice smiled at Bette.  “Once, not if, you admit that you stormed, I get to ask you a million questions until you finally decide it isn’t worth fighting me and you admit you really want to tell me what happened to piss you off.”

    “I wasn’t aware I was fighting you,” Bette simply said.  “And I never said I wasn’t pissed, just that I didn’t storm.”

    “Why?”

    “Why didn’t I storm or why am I pissed?”

    “You’re so frustrating Bette!” Alice said as she placed her glass down and turned in her chair to face Bette’s head-on.  “Can’t we skip over the whining you’ll make me do until you give in anyway?  I want to feel like I’ve grown.”

    “You have grown,” Bette offered Alice a genuine smile.  “And for that I will tell you.  I am pissed at Jenny.”

    “I can only assume it had something to do with the conversation at The Planet and not just because of that piece of shit Lez Girls,” Alice said rolling her eyes.

    “She certainly lacks social skills for someone that professes to be a writer and should excel in the communication department.”

     “She’s wrong you know,” Alice said as she turned back toward the pool and leaned back in the chair once more.  “I got a small taste of what she was saying and I can tell you she’s wrong.”

    “What is she specifically wrong about?”

    “I seriously doubt Tina is fucking Kate,” Alice said feeling slightly nervous about broaching the subject.  “Jenny is spiteful and wants to do anything she can to take Tina down a notch, given that Tina and Kate put her in her place.”

    “Doesn’t mean it’s not true.”

    “What are you doing here Bette?” Alice asked sincerely.

    “I thought it was obvious,” Bette answered sarcastically.  “I am enjoying a glass of wine beside my pretentious pool.”

    “What happened in New York?”

    Bette sighed as she poured herself another glass of red wine and contemplated her answer.

    Comments

    1. First off, Alice’s lines about Dana made me tear up. Very beautiful. I’m a little nervous that Bette didn’t check the voicemail but.. I think she has the right idea. Its certainly not an over the phone conversation. I’m sorry to hear that you almost stopped writing this story. I understand that life gets in the way sometimes but you are one of the best TiBette writers out there..and since my feet are firmly planted on this ship I’m very happy you are continuing on. PPS.

    2. hi Gumby, i’m glad you have decided to continue with this story. everyone needs hope. and you have given this reader that with your writing. please don’t stop :)

    3. I don’t comment often, but believe me when I say I would really, really be sad if you didn’t continue with this wonderful tale. I look for your stories all the time. You have such a wonderful way with these two. So….thank you for still sharing with us!!!! You have to bring them back to one another. :)

    4. Oh my god the idea that you aren’t going to post for a while scares me. Your’s is one of the few that I log on to read. I look for it everyday. You have me on the edge of my seat with this story. I implore you to finish.

    5. Hey Gumby: thanks for choosing to continue with this story. I’ll read anything that you write but just for the record, this has been a well written story with really good characterization. Thanks for the time you take to write for us! Lin

    6. Hey Gumby! I’m glad you decided to continue with this story. I really enjoy your style. Hey Alice’s advice was almost sage-like. She could be Yoda jr! lol!! great writing! pps

    7. I’m so glad you’ve updated. I can totally see Alice doing that. Most times when she’s portrayed in a fic, she’s just nosy, loud, crazy Alice, but I can totally see this honest portrayal of Alice. I love the part when she talked about Dana and even how much she truly loves tasha, No one can ever be Dana. I really want to know what happens next, tanks for this Gumby. Tibete rocks!!!

    8. Gumby, I love all your stories. You are a very gifted writer. I’m not sure if I said anything to offend you in my comments but if I did, I sincerely apologise. I’m glad that you’ve decided to continue with this great story. Please don’t leave it, it’ll be such a great loss. I for one am desperate to see how it’ll unfold. Thanks for posting. Please keep your stories coming.

    9. Awhhh, Bette needs to bitch slap Jenny jenny, Then go tell Tina how she feels that she couldnt be with Jodie,because Tina has her heart and refuse to give it back Please keep on writing. thanks

    10. Wow this story is taking a very interesting turn, now they have a chance to work things out and see where will this road take them? I am so glad Honey that you changed your mind about writing this story because it’s really one of the best and something that we really wait for eagerly; I hope that everything is going well with you thanks for sharing your talent and your timeWith all my love

    11. i’m SO happy that you decided to continue with this story. I’ve been waiting to read chapter 15. I’m now waiting to read chapter 16…and 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 etc. Whatever happends, please don’t stop here!

    12. When I came home tonight , there were about 15-20 stories to read. I read yours first even though it was almost midnight. You are definite one of the few writers on this site that I truly anticipate reading. Your writing is always inspired. I came home after attending a town hall meeting at a local HS where Hillary Clinton spoke. She gives me hope for this country.

    13. Gumby thank you so much for coming back to continue writing this story. You would’ve broken our TBette hearts had you not cntinued. Alice was giving some very good advice hopefully Bette listens and not give credence to Jenny & aher damned ideas about what she thinks is going on. If only Bette knew what Tina was doing she would be trying to join her. Please let them talk and listen very carefully to each other, especially Bette w/o making crazy assumptions because of something she thinks and doesn’t know that it did not happen. Hopefully you will let them get back together. We all know that life gets in the way of us doing some of the things we want to do rather than what we must do. We will wait for you to clear some of the hurdles and please continue writing this wonderful story.Post when you can.

    14. Well, I’m gonna jump on the bandwagon with everyone else & say thanks for continuing this story. You’re one of my favorites! This was a great chapter. Bette needs to haul ass over to Tina’s PRONTO.

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