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    My Skin is Painfully New–Chapter 3

    Story written on February 20, 2005 by 24betteandtina.
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    Author Notes:

    Bette returns from New York and receives and invitation from Tina. THIS STORY IS INFLUENCED BY SEASON 2 SPOILERS.

    Okay.

    Bette, Ive realized that I cant live my life holding onto this anger Ive had. Its not good for me, its not good for the baby–I just want to let it go.

    Bette looked hard into Tinas eyes and reached over to hold her hand.

    Tina, Bette began.

    So I want you to know, Tina interrupted, that I have forgiven you.

    Bettes eyes filled with tears and she felt overwhelmed that she was being given another chance.

    Thank you Tina, you have no idea what it means for me to hear you say that, whispered Bette, tears now streaming down her face.

    I can see now that what you did wasnt about me, continued Tina. We were both lost and I guess we could no longer help each other find the right way to go.

    Oh baby, Im so sorry I hurt you. I will never, never do that again, said Bette leaning to pull Tina into her arms.

    Bette! Tina said somewhat sharply, pulling back from her embrace and breaking the hold Bette had on her hand. I wanted to tell you Ive forgiven younot that I want to come back to you.

    Bette stopped breathing and looked as though she was going to vomit. The power of Tinas words, following so close on the heels of the ecstatic hope that had been escalating wildly, crushed Bette to the core.

    Bette, let me finish please, said Tina in a gentler voice.

    I know youve moved on with your life, Tina continued, while looking at the poorly disguised love-bite on Bettes neck. I only thought it fair that you hear this from me, rather than through the grape-vine. Im seeing someone.

    ***

    Bette emerged from the bathroom several minutes later, having splashed cold water on her tear-streaked face and repeatedly telling herself to pull it together long enough to make an exit.

    Hi, Tina said shyly, coming up to Bette.

    Hi, Bette replied.

    BetteIm not apologizing for dating someone, but I am sorry that you are upset, said Tina. I really didnt want you to hear it from someone else.

    Is itis it serious? asked Bette.

    I wouldnt say that, replied Tina. We are really just getting to know each other. She has been very busy handling some big acquisition for her mother.

    Bette once again felt the crushing blow of a sucker punch to her insides as recognition dawned on her.

    Her name is, started Tina.

    Helena Peabody, Bette whispered.

    TBC

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    1. I can’t wait to see where this story goes. I like this new independent Tina. I wonder if Bette is gonna is gonna try to put up a fight with Helena, or if she’s just gonna let Tina move on? I’ve got my fingers crossed that Bette puts up a fight.

    2. that’s so AweSOME! the way you’ve layered this story, the pace is great, I really like how direct Tina is. I can see it all play out in my head and the dialogue is very good. Keep writing please!!

    4. Helena is going to take everything that Bette loves. Her wife,her child and her job. Love this story,glad that Tina cared enough to tell Bette Face to Face. I;m reading a Rita Mae Brown and & Sneaky Pie brown book now. Got all of then. thank so much

    11. This is a great story, but (please don’t think this is a criticism) the first chapter you wrote could fit in well again as the story flows to that time when they are attending the dinner, just thought it would bring a time flow into the story as it starts in the future then looks back. Great writing and emotion too, Bette really feels lost. I want to know how Tina feels after seeing Bette in the bedroom!

    14. NOTE TO JOBADGE: Thanks for your comments! Actually, I wrote “My Skin is Painfully New” as a stand-alone chapter, then was inspired to fill in the gaps. So, yes, a reworked “My Skin” will be a future chapter in this story. Stay tuned. (And also, a note to the reader who asked if Bette’s trip to Rubyfruit was based on an actual bar–well I seem to recall in my youth that there was a bar called Rubyfruit somewhere! But clearly it is a nod to Rita Mae Brown. Still the hottest Lesbian writer out there!)

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