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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.

    Tina’s tone was deliberately low and calm.  “I didn’t get in the car and take off; I didn’t even lock the door.  I just went into the bedroom.  You could have followed me.”

    “You have a temper, T.”  Bette said, stating the obvious.

    “Me?!”  Her wife laughed bitterly.  “You practically called me a whore!”

    “I didn’t mean it.  I was angry.  You’re scary when you’re mad and you wouldn’t have listened to me after what I said.  We both needed to cool off.”  Bette smiled a little, judging by the silence that Tina knew it was true that her anger could be intimidating.

    “Bette, I don’t even raise my voice to you very often…”she replied somberly remembering her face in the mirror.  She was pretty fierce in her ireful state.

    “You don’t have to.  You’re very good at expressing yourself otherwise.”

    “That sounds vaguely insulting but I’m gonna let it go for the sake of calling a truce.  Uh, your words were rather… explicit too, you know.”

    They were quiet for a moment gathering their thoughts, both a little raw yet.

    “I shouldn’t have said what I did.  You rile me up,” Tina admitted as she rubbed her eyes and temples, trying to form the idea she hoped to get across. 

    “I’m not tempted by what’s around me, Bette.  It’s not real to me.  It’s just people playing games in order to feel good about themselves; but I don’t need it, baby.  I have you and I’m happy with us.  I don’t wonder if there is something or someone better out there for me.  I don’t want some hot young thing.”

    There was a sound of soft chuckling on the other end of the line as Bette tried to find the compliment in that statement.

    “You know what I mean,” Tina added, chuckling herself.  “You’re the hottest woman in the world to me, baby.  Why would I want to look elsewhere?  Hmm?” 

    She waited for Bette to speak up and when she did her voice was soft and vulnerable, contrite.

    “I know I have no reason to be jealous.  I try not to be, I honestly do.  But when I see you smiling and laughing with someone who I can plainly see thinks they have a chance with you….something snaps and I temporarily lose my sanity.”

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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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