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Let Me In – 3
Tina slipped off her jacket and began to unbutton her shirt, maneuvering her way to the bed. She still did not know why she and Bette continued to share their bed, given what was happening to them, but still, she was grateful. As she’d learned last year, sleeping alone was a lonely feeling that she didn’t really like. And she was hesitant to take Angelica away from Bette.
After changing her clothes, Tina made her way to the bed, and saw a pair of wide-eyed hazel eyes watching her. And that smile.
She felt herself melting, her heart suddenly full of love, her exhaustion from before instantly replaced by something else. "Hey, baby. What’re you doing awake?"
She was answered by a soft cooing sound.
"I know. Come on," Tina picked up her daughter, and held her close to her chest. "I’ve missed you today."
Angelica pressed her cheek to her mother’s.
Tina glanced at where Bette lay sleeping, and slowly walked towards the living room. "Did you and your mom have fun today? Lucky. I’m not having fun at all."
Tina settled on the living room floor, folding her legs to allow Angelica to rest against them, facing her. "You’re not hungry, right? Because I’m pretty sure you just ate an hour or so ago."
Angelica looked at her cluelessly.
Tina smiled, which was instantly returned by her daughter. Yes. She may not be very happy lately, and be punishing Bette for it, but here was her daughter, and made it all worth it. If it weren’t for the necessity of making money and going to work to make that money, she would never leave her side. Her little angel. She gently ran her hand over her daughter’s hair. "Baby, I need to tell you something about your mom."
Angelica reached out, trying to take hold of her mother’s hands.
"First of all, contrary to what your mom says, she was the sole provider in the household for one year. One." Tina lifted her index finger to emphasize her point. "And the economy’s really bad right now, and with your shots, and my outfits, baby, everything’s just a little more expensive than we thought. It’s not like I was having baby showers left and right while I was pregnant with you, you know?"
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So cute, yet at the same time so sad.
TD…You’re the mistress of emotion. So good…so sad for Angelica.
very nice TD- ditto Seahurst’s comments…
Great chapter and please tell me that Bette overheard Tina talking to the baby and beat it back to bed before Tina saw her. Please let that happen. Tina has to tell Bette that she still loves her and wants to make it work. Thanks for the post.
This would be a great scene in the show, giving the views a glimpse into what is going on int that crazy head of Tinas. As always, wonderfully written, looking forward to the next post!
Very sweet. I am happy that Tina is talking to someone, but notice it is someone who can not give her any sage advice~LOL! I am happy that we were privy to hear what she is thinking and feeling as I have been exhausted watching her just do things without talking, you know. The way you expertly described their interchange makes me wanna be a mom, but I am so afraid of the pain…the agony. I wonder who thought watching birthing videos in health class are a good idea…and the baby show, whew~LOL! Thank you for sharing.
that made me sad…..and I am with Seven. Tina needs to get a grip. thanks for the update
I also have the feeling that you will have Tina and Bette part ways. So sweet the way Tina is bonding with Angelica but yet so sad that she seems to have made up her mind about her relationship with Bette. Thanks for the update.
That made me all weepy and I had to go look at my sleeping child and now I’m weepier. Your writing is beautiful. I’m also so enjoying Pick-a-Part. So glad you are still doing that one.
Sad. But a great read. Thanks.
As someone who still cares about Tina even after the damn s/l this season and someone who doesn’t think Tina has become less human as some ppl think, I found this very interesting.. If only Ilene would give us some of that in the show, I don’t care if it’s gonna break anyones heart, I just wanna know what is going on through Tina’s mind.. Thank you..
finally we can see human tina…well, she can ask helena and get a day off and spend it with angelica and bette even, to see if there’s something worth to save…i think there is, but tina is the one who has to believe in it
This was very sad. I read it that Tina has made up her mind to leave the relationship. My aching heart. Thanks.
am having a sobfest. but i love that you portray tina/angelica interaction better than the writers did on the show. so continue, please.
So sad. if only Bette had overheard – but then that would put T on the defensive again – Ah well.
‘Rushed’ still means quality writing. Thank you.
TD,Read, Enjoyed.Comments.If only Bette could make Tina feel unconditionally loved…Heart-aching and tears falling. Wonderfully tragic and poignant.
Tiff….as a mother I say thanks to you. This was so touching…and might I add reminded me of some late night coversations I’ve had with my 8 month old…they way they reach out and touch your heart…you captured that to the nth degree!
Angie is so cute,If her mommy wasnt so up tight,and lay off of her Mom thing would be so much better. She[Tina] didnt mind spending the mega buch that Bette made, How long can this go on? thanks
You are doing an amazing job humanizing and explaining Tina’s behavior. Wonderful as always.
Yes, you did a fine job trying to humanize s3 Tina, but she’s still on my shit list, and this heartfelt chapter hasn’t swayed me one bit. I’m still loath to give her much sympathy, until she gets her head out of her ass and friggin’ talks to a psychologist/therapist about her inability or unwillingness to get over her hurt and anger.As always, great writing, tiff.
A therapist might help Tina, but she needs to talk to Bette. At this point Bette doesn’t know that Tina loves her and wants to stop them “falling apart”. Ironically, Tina is the reason they are falling apart. Bette dirt is done, Tina is still piling hers on and not taking responsibility for doing so.
I love this story as I love all your others. Chapter Two was great. I do believe that Helena will help T find her way back to Bette during season 3. I kind of wish you would have let Bette overhear the conversation between her two loves in this chapter. Keep up the excelant work. Thanks.
This is sad, I hope that they can find their way back to each other in your story. Thank you
Angei is cute. Yeah let hope they will find their way back to each other and work thing out. Ok post soon please, thanks!