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If it makes you happy – Chapter 11
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“OK, so you’re making the big bucks in the house. That took the pressure off financially, right?”
“Yeah” Tina conceded.
“So shouldn’t things have improved between you and Bette?”
“I’m sure they would have if I didn’t resent her for forcing me to go back to work.”
Shane raised an eyebrow but said nothing.
“When we first talked about starting a family we dreamed up this happy little world for ourselves. It was devoid of miscarriages and affairs. It was a life where Bette worked and I raised our family. When I moved back into our home right before Angelica was born I was hopeful that we could still create the life we’d planned. I never wanted to go back to work. So when I found myself working full time and Bette got to sit at home and play mom everyday I quickly began to resent it. I started to look elsewhere for the security Bette used to provide and it turned showed up in a more traditional form.”
“So were you actually attracted to these guys?”
“I was attracted to the idea of someone who wanted to take charge.” Tina said slowly as she thought through how best to articulate her response. “I wanted to feel safe again and Henry provided that.”
“So why aren’t you still with him?”
“He’s not Bette.” Tina said and instantly felt better for admitting the truth.
“No” Shane agreed. “Bette told me that he’s moving to Canada somewhere?”
“Yeah and that was my excuse to make an exit that I already knew was coming.”
“So do you want to date other men or women?”
“I don’t…” Tina’s voice trailed off. She knew it wasn’t true to say she didn’t know. “Neither.” Was the whispered confession she offered.
“You know about her girlfriend, right?”
“Yeah, Bette seems happy with her.” Tina said as she subtly fished for information.
“Abby’s been good for Bette.” Shane acknowledged “But that doesn’t mean there’s a happily ever after waiting for them down the line.”
“Any particular reason?”
“I’m looking at it.” Shane replied as she met Tina’s eyes “Bette puts on a pretty good show but I’ve seen the look in her eyes anytime someone mentions your name. It doesn’t take an overpaid therapist to know that she still loves you.”
Tina’s heart warmed at the admission, she allowed herself a small smile.
“If you want her back just make sure it’s for the right reasons.” Shane warned as she held Tina’s eyes with her own.
“So is it safe to sit down?” Alice quipped and then sat without giving Shane a chance to respond.
“Would it matter?” Shane asked exasperated.
“It’s fine, Alice, absolutely fine.” Tina replied as she smiled broadly at her friend.
“I’d ask what you are looking so happy about but you’re not going to tell me, are you?” Alice asked flatly.
Shane smirked as she and Tina exchanged glances.
“I figured.” Alice said sullenly as she reached for a sachet of sugar.
“When there’s something to tell, Al, you’ll be the first to know.” Tina replied before guiding the conversation towards less controversial territory.
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Sweet! You’re back! I think I see the glimmerings of a happy ever after. PPS!
Its nice to see you back. Thank you
ok, Now it is almost complete. You are back with your story, Jwet and Seahurst are writing again,Maybe skipton will Bless us with a chapter. One can only hope. Thanks hackgirl
this was awesome
Welcome back…wouldn’t it be awesome if this scene was played out in season 4? Oh dear lord let this be a spoiler…
Well written. Thank you so much for coming back to this story and sharing it with us.
Great chapter! Can’t wait for more from you!
post soon!
Glad to see this story back/ and hope that Tina is not just jealous because Bette has a new g/f/ thanks
Good chapter and let see whats next, thanks!
I think that I started this story, but it had Bette and Tina apart and my Tibette heart could not take it. I clicked on this chapter to see what was happening. I then went back and read the previous chapters. I am not sure where this is going but both Bette and Tina seem to still love one another so that gives me some hope that they can work it out.
Always happy to see a post from you. Thanks for sharing this.
You’ve the storytelling ability and a good story here. PPS.
you’re back – hurray..i hope tina will fight for bette (for the right reason of course), i want B&T happy together and maybe it’s not too late
Glad to have you back – it’s been way too long! Thanks for the update.
I’m curious as to what Alice said. Great to see this story again!
That’s a great chapter. Tina’s explanation is understandable, yet a bit selfish. But I still hope she and Bette could work things out and be a happy family ever since.
Thank you for posting again..pls another chapter soon…
always a fan of your work and this is no exception. thanks!
I am glad your back. Great Chapter. I hope tina makes up her ming soon. Thank you PPS
yah I wondered where this went. PPS
Hey H-gal, Nice to have ya back. More brilliant writing. Tina’s defence was perfect. She just told it as it was. No great pleading for empathy just the plain and honest truth. Awesome storytelling as this tale perculates along. Loved Shane’s “But that doesn’t mean there’s a happily ever after waiting for them down the line.” statement which gave Tina all the hope in the world. Can’t wait to see what she does with this new information. Delightful and entertaining. More pls and don’t wait so long. Much gratitude, Your Loyal Fan.
Don’t leave us waiting that long anymore!! Great chapter…