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    Lifeline – Chapter 12

    Story written on February 12, 2011 by gr8d8.
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    A song prompts a flashback as Bette remembers a fight.

    Bette’s eyebrows shot up, surprised and slightly wounded by the accusation.

    “Insecure?!” 

    “Yes!  Insecure!  What else would you call it, Bette?”  Tina leveled a very pointed gaze, daring her to answer.

    Bette grasped for a response wondering what she would call it.  Stupid?  Immature?  She was not admitting that, that was certain.  At least not yet.

    “Protective!” she sputtered, suspecting that she was in for it.  But it was a protective mechanism.  She was protecting Tina against…against what?  Oh, who was she kidding?  She was afraid.  Still.  Really?  After all these years and knowing that Tina had far too much integrity to blatantly troll for a replacement for her…why did she still get jealous? 

    She was insecure.  Fuck.  And paranoid.  On an intellectual level she knew Tina was right, but on a purely territorial sexual level her instinct was to guard and keep what was hers. 

    It was ridiculous-sounding but completely true.  She was pack leader and Tina was her mate.  Who was her pack?  The girls?  Oh, Jesus.  Then Tina was pack leader.  Co-leader at the very least.  Why didn’t T want to guard and protect her?  Where were T’s instincts?  That in itself was maddening.  But she did do that, just not as rashly as Bette.  She was subtle about it. 

    Tina snorted.

    “Protective?  That’s absurd!  What are you protecting me from?  Flirting?  Seriously?  What is this, seventh grade?  Do you think I don’t know when to walk away?  Do you not trust me to do that?  How long have we been together, Bette?” 

    “Do you honestly think that when you’re not with me I don’t get hit on by  men and women?” 

    Oh, boy.  She was on a roll.  Now she was truly pissed to have gone there.    

    “Well, you’d be wrong Bette, because it happens pretty fucking often!  I’m in the movie business, for fuck sake!  I deal with gorgeous, talented, confident, rich and famous people all the time.  Do you think I haven’t had plenty of opportunities to…?” she stopped short of saying what was on her mind.

    “To what, T?”  Bette’s face reddened, her voice and her agitation escalating.  That was some list of attributes she had just rattled off pretty damn easily.  Gorgeous, talented and confident, huh?  She tasted the jealousy rising again like gorge in her throat and spat out the words she almost instantly regretted.

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    3. Mercy sakes!!! that was hot and I know Bette thought so. I knew Tina felt when Bette arrived but I think she also saw her as well. Would love to know what Tina’s thoughts are when Bette mentions this song and argument to her. Getting their thoughts during this time is very interesting but I think I want Tina to wake up more than anything else. Very interesting way to tell the story. Thanks for posting.

    4. Just finish reading chap 12, this is one of the most beautiful written love story of B&T, that I have read in a while. Even if we lost Tina, I don’t think we lose the love of these two amazing women. Thanks for the journey.

    6. Hey, I’m still here, Nell. =) I was just rereading the chapter, savoring the words-the sounds, images and emotions they evoke-and gathering my thoughts. Loved it from start to finish, Nell. Excellently written as always. =) I smiled at the mention of the infamous TK eye roll, which drew a lot of flak from Tina/Laurel detractors back in the day, the cheeky tongue and touching pillow talk and the very nice “green-eyed monster-Tina seeing red” combo. I chuckled at the “door-slamming, window-rattling, foot-stomping and shoe-throwing” part of the lovers’ quarrels and LOL at this: “Of course, forgiving each other was probably half the reason they were so good at fighting. The make-up sex almost always started out tender and tentative and ended up sizzling hot, both of them desperately sorry for their actions and eager to reclaim their love by burning up the sheets for eight straight hours or until one of them lost consciousness. Even that didn’t necessarily stop the proceedings.” Woohoo! Loved this paragraph, Nell! But surely the couple can try a nonviolent yet equally exciting foreplay. Their house must have a good foundation to withstand and absorb such regular eruptions of fury. And their love and commitment to one another must be that deep and strong too to withstand and absorb such intense bouts of rage and insecurity. I loved Bette’s explanation of her song choices that will remind them both of the good, the bad and the ugly of their relationship. Bette’s grounded and brave enough not to gloss over their fights, the hard part of their otherwise lovely marriage. So Bette has an insane jealous streak and Tina’s flirtatious and scary when she’s angry. I don’t think they loved each other less because of the other’s imperfections. I must say I also love the way you picture Bette and Tina as equal partners in almost every measure: beauty, hotness, intelligence and professional success. Thank God Tina’s not a damsel in distress here or a weakling who’s so lucky the Alpha Bette picked her among her throngs of admirers.BR>

    7. To quote the great Sting, this story is a “surprising novelty,” Nell, so please write it as you please. I trust you and I know you have a plan. I know you’re not prolonging the couple’s agony just because you want to or you have no idea where to take this story yet. I’m sure you know what you’re doing and I trust you. Tina is slowly getting better and Bette is learning how to cope and not losing hope. I know you’ll put them out of their misery, in a good way, someday soon. I can’t wait to read Tina’s take on Bette’s tongue teasing talk, her song selection and that fateful fight. Hope she can give Bette a sort of reassurance by twitching her finger, raising her eyebrow or smirking a bit in the next few chapters. I think Bette and their friends will rejoice at any slight movement from Tina. That’s all I’m hoping for. A thousand times thank you, Nell, and Happy V-Day to you too! =)

    8. I love the way you write these characters. They both have fiery hot temperaments but they also both have a fierce loyalty to each other and such deep love and respect for each other. I love reading this story.

    9. So happy to see another chapter of your great story! I just love your Bette and Tina – the truth and complexity of their relationship, the passion and humour, their heartstopping overwhelming love for each other, and not to forget Tina’s expert display of flirting after her swim! – you are a brilliant writer, Nell. Thank you!

    12. This is such a wonderful story and the writing is superb. I love the story please, please don’t leave us hanging much longer. I check everyday for a new chapter.

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