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Let it be – chapter three
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As soon as Bette Porter reached her desk she shouted for James who came running into her office.
“Change my appointments – I will be missing between noon and 2pm “
“Franklin “James began
“Franklin will just have to deal with it – I am taking some personal time between noon and 1 and then I am meeting my wife for lunch – if he doesn’t like it would you like to tell him where he can insert it ? “
“Yes Bette – eh Peter has been on the phone – he’d like to see you today “
“Tell him I can meet him tomorrow for breakfast – no – I’ll see him at 10am in here”
“Okay — and a few people left their cards after last night “
“More business or artists?”
“Bit of both “
Bette took the cards and glanced through them – one of them was from Pete Smith – it included his home address, email address and mobile – handy.
“Okay thanks – I’ll do these later – what’s up first?”
Bette worked steadily for the whole morning – her mind kept wandering and she kept bringing it back to what needed to be done in her job which was hard and demanding. But her mind wanted to replay the sights from the night before – she threw her pen down in exasperation at one point. She had been writing down the name of a potential new investor and when she had looked at the paper she realised she had written Pete Smith. She swung round in her chair and stared out of the window.
It had been her doing – she had thought of it and she had gone with Tina and then Pete with the idea. She had asked a man – a stranger – that was the fucking thing that was now eating at her – what the fuck did they know about him? She had rejected possible sperm donors because she had wanted an artist – a notoriously sexually over-active bunch of men. How many great artists had suffered from syphilis in the 18th and 19th century – and now there was the 21st century curse – HIV – had she put Tina and herself at risk?
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I see and appreciate that Bette is struggling… in a way, she’s kind of brought this on herself. But I was always glad that Tina got over whatever mental block she was having and realised that Marcus Allenwood was just as viable a donor as anyone else. When Bette originally mooted this boy as a potential (but unwitting) donor, it felt like Bette was making a really haphazard decision, just out of desperation and more than anything else, to please Tina. It felt like she was giving up a lot to go with the kid, just because, after Tina’s strop in Foxworthy’s office, this boy A) had a Y chromosome, and B) he was white. I was relieved it didn’t go through originally, and pleased that Tina got over whatever silly mental hurdle she had. But this take on it so far is really interesting, and quite well-done. I can’t see Bette getting over this easily at all, once she realises just what she’s done in the name of love, and what Tina’s allowed in the name of desperation. Post more of this when you can, ally, but I’ll be looking for your other tales as well. Cheers
You’ve got Bette down to a science….yes she is going to tear herself up for a long time about this and it could be the death of their relationship if she can’t get control of it. Not to mention there are a thousand things that the PI could find out and it would backfire…Oh ally, you have left yourself to many different options it’s making my head swim thinking about where you feel like taking us….Just pls be gentle.
good answer tina…
good answer from tina! i’m happy to see another update of this story hope you do it more often :0)
Great chapter… you continue to amaze me! Please continue soon!
Actually, I think that this will save their relationship, not be the death of it. It seems to be a wake-up call to Bette that she needs. Ally: thanks for this story. Lin
I have to disagree with Tina. No matter how you look at it, it was an astonishingly stupid thing to do. NOW they want to have a clue as to who Pete is. NOW they want to know if he’s healthy. So they didn’t get pregnant before, still not a good reason to pick up strangers as a means to start a family. And besides all that, Bette’s bugging out over having witnessed the stupidity that she arranged. Is Tina REALLY sure that if this got her knocked up it will all be worth it? There’s nothing wrong with wanting children, but is it worth sacrificing the relationhip that should be the basis of a familly? Or is the potential offspring more important?
Dear sweet baby jesus on the manger, let Tina not be pregnant by this man and let them find a way to marcus allenwood so that Tina can give birth to Angelica. J/K I love ur story. PPS
I agree with funnyone! In this day and age that was an incredibly stupid high risk to take. Tina is really thinking that the end justifies the means and sometimes it’s not. I don’t see how Bette would ever get over any of this. Gosh Ally this story can go in so many different directions. I can definetly seeing Tina sleeping with him again,behind Bette’s back if she does not get pregnant. Now that would be some DRAMA! OOOO,I love it!!!!
So glad to see Tina taking some action in getting tested…it’s a wonder Bette hasn’t made an appointment yet, as it did cross her mind that this guy may be sick. From Bette’s thoughts, I gather that they didn’t even bother to ask him before they did the deed – very foolish indeed. I pray that neither of them have contracted any diseases. It just always seemed so improbable that Bette, with her personality, would go through with this. And Tina too…as well as she knows Bette, it seems like she would have said no at the last minute just because she knows how this is going to mess with Bette’s head. Come on people!!! There are so many OTHER ways to get sperm…there’s even this 20th century place called…a SPERM BANK! It’s especially easy for people who can go out a buy high end gold & diamond bracelets on a whim, to get their hands on good sperm! Oh, but Ally, I love the way you write them. You’ve got all of them down…even when you wrote Marina interrupting B&T at the counter…”Sorry to interrupt you two” I could hear her voice in my head. Yep, you’ve got a gift Ally! I think the proper response for Tina at the end would have been “No ONE is more attractive than Bette in my eyes”, but I know why she said MAN at this point and time. Thank you Ally!
This is going to drive Bette nuts. I don’t know wheather I want Tina to be pregnant or not. I’m glad you’re writing this & I’m not! PPS!!
When I saw this on the show, I was just amazed that they would think to do this and here again. Just please let him be disease free and let Tina NOT BE PREGNANT BY HIM. Let htem find Marcus and let Tina get over her initial thoughts of her inability to parent a bi-racial child. That is so much crap. Children are a blessing and are to be loved, whatever the race She just has to be that strong alpha woman and tell the world be damned. Love your stories AllyE. PPS
Nice chapter. Since you need to re-test in at least another 6 months for diseases like HIV, the majority of this pregnancy (if Tina is pregnant now) will be clouded with an STD scare. This story could get really dark if you wanted to.
ally, I love that you re following up this s/l with another possiblity – I agree it was dumb dumb dumb but I would say they aren’t the first or last who would take this risk. Of course no one wants to see these two as that dumb but what you are doing with the consequences makes for interesting storytelling. However I too want Angelica and not a child from this sexual moment that would be best left in the past IMO but what will Ally do? that is the question. Write on and surprize us with your vision – can’t wait to see where you go.
i still find it awing that someone would have unprotected sex with a man (espiecially) in this day and age. it would freak me the hell out actually. so i can really understand struggling with those thoughts. thanks.
Hello Ally, Thank you for this delightful update. I do think this is how Bette would react if that night had gone as you suggested. The desire to have a child has become all consumming for Bette and Tina. And it seems at any cost. The harsh light of day can bring many doubts and show the recklessness of the previous night’s events. I love thast Tina knows this and is doing all that she can to demonstrate to Bette how much this meant to her and how she understands these morning after regrets. The truth is that it happened and now the possibility of a child is real and what they both want so Bette has to deal with it. Good to see that Bette is beginning to see how she has neglected Tina recently and is now trying to make amends. Basically, Bette and Tina have an opportunity to rekindle their romance and have a child. That has got to be worth one night of madness. Please continue this loving tale soon. Many, many thanks for taking a road not taken. Your Loyal Fan.
WOW!!!! Ally, I just hope no matter what happens B&T can live through it and stay together. This is slowly going to eat away at Bette for the rest of her life I think. You are telling this story in such a great way. Thank you Ally
Good chapter. Hope he not got any disease or anything that put Tina in risk and hope she not pregnant too. Good that Tina go check up and take test and everything, poor Bette this it driving her more crazy. Please let them be ok and no drama please, thanks! Please post soon, thanks!