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It’s about time…Chapter 4
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“Bette…” she begins to protest, but I cut her off again, this time more vehemently.
“No Tina, I mean it. You do so much for me. So much. And I don’t mean cook and clean and all that stuff, even though I do appreciate all that. You’re always there for me, to listen to me ***** about work and to calm me down when Franklin gets me all worked up. To support me at all my shows and all the other places I drag you around to. And you never complain, no matter how boring it gets or how tired I’m sure you are or how you’d probably rather be anywhere else other than there. And how do I repay you? By ignoring that you need those things to, by taking you for granted, by not offering you that same support you give me without question. God T, I’m sorry, so very sorry.”
I’m not looking at her while I rattle off all the ***** things I’ve done recently, I don’t think I could if I wanted to. Saying it all out loud makes it sound so much worse. My adrenalin is pumping on overdrive and it’s making me lightheaded. I have to get up, I have to get away from her for just a little while. As I finish off with my pathetic excuse for an apology, I turn my head completely away from her, willing her not to see the tears that have formed in my eyes. God you’re weak Bette. It’s her you’ve hurt, she’s the one that deserves to cry. As I’m sliding away from her to make my escape, she pulls me tighter to her, not letting my go.
“Bette, look at me.” She doesn’t sound angry. “Bette, please, look me in the eye.”
I try to swallow that lump that has formed in my throat and I blink repeatedly to clear my eyes. If she wants you to look at her, you do it God dammit, you owe her that much. I slowly lift my head.
When our eyes finally meet, I see no anger or bitterness, just concern in those soft brown orbs that always make me feel so loved.
“Bette, you have nothing to be sorry for. At least not any more than I do. We’ve both been neglectful and distant baby. It was both of us, not just you.”
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My list of favorite authors has grown with the addition of your stories. I liked your added nuances to their lovemaking and the heart to heart. Thanks for sharing.
Great chapter, I love that they are actually talking, that would be nice to see on the show.
If only this is how it would have been. thank you for this story.
both issue you brought up is juz right. They really need to talk.save them! post soon..!!
“I’m sorry that I can’t get you pregnant.”
and
“Well T, I’m just not happy at the CAC anymore.”
not to mention:
“And I hate that the CAC’s done that to you. You used to love working at your gallery.”
Core issues. Thank you for stating them.
Was it that the TV characters couldn’t articulate their feelings, or did the writing fail them, incomprehensible itself in trying to portray their confusion?
Which was the chicken, the egg?
techie – hi. sure loved your comments. i think i agree with you totally. wonderful stuff this chappy. i mean was it erally so hard to figure out what was wrong and what actions were needed to repair some of the problems. thanks
Beautiful, sensitive, well written. I wish the show had explored these issues with them, rather than going for infidelity and that kind of reconciliation – I think your situation would be closer to most of us in our own lives. Cheers and thank you
You put it out there in an honest and open way. This is what I wanted to see on the show and it’s what I enjoy reading about on the site. Thank you for the mature and realistic direction you are taking this story. Best of luck with your studies, and come back to us when you can.
Good chapter. Glad they talking about their problem and let see what’s next, thanks!