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Provocations Linger-Chapter 8
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“Bette.”
Tina waited for the Gallery owner to look up from her laptop. Bette registered Tina’s tone and quietly closed her computer.
With expectant brown eyes firmly focused on her, Tina offered a nervous smile.
“I wanted to tell you… I’m really glad we got this chance to reconnect.”
Bette rewarded her with a slow, dazzling smile.
“Me too, T.
Encouraged, Tina asked, “Have you thought about after the flight?”
Bette wavered, trying to mask her uncertainty. She didn’t know if Tina meant immediately after they landed or was asking about the two of them and the future. She decided to wait for Tina to clarify herself.
Tina swallowed, reading the hesitation in Bette’s eyes. Holding her gaze, the blonde rested her hand on Bette’s.
“It feels really good spending time with you again Bette… I don’t want to say goodbye without knowing that I’m going to see more of you.”
Bette smiled cautiously. She tried to remind herself that Tina’s girlfriend was meeting her at the airport and that Tina would be staying with Sam during her trip.
“It feels amazingly good to spend time with you too, Tina,” she admitted simply. “What did you have in mind?”
Tina blushed at the question, smiling slightly.
“Well, we could start with a ride from the airport. I know it could be a little awkward Bette, but honestly, Sam lives four blocks from Washington Square, I’d hate for you to cab it.”
Bette was torn. She dreaded meeting Tina’s girlfriend but couldn’t think of one acceptable reason she would admit. Sighing she accepted the ride and tried not to read too much into Tina’s answering smile.
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American Airlines, Baggage claim
“I can’t believe you checked,” Bette shook her head, pretending to be shocked.
“Oh, Please. You’re here for twenty-four hours Bette. I’m here for three dinner meetings and a fashion show, not to mention a party on Fire Island Sunday.”
Bette laughed, but inwardly wondered how many of those events Sam would be accompanying Tina.
As if on cue, a lovely young woman dressed in a faded olive t-shirt and white painter’s pants approached Tina, engulfing her from behind.
Tina’s laugh was surprised. “Sam! Where’d you leave the car?”
“Tessa’s here. She came up for the party on Sunday. She’s staying with us this weekend, hope that’s okay?”
“Of course it’s okay, tight, but okay.” Tina smiled. Turning to Bette, she noted the stress beneath the smile Bette was presenting Sam. Tina took her ex’s hand and squeezed it gently.
“Sam, this is Bette Porter, she’s family from my Weho days. I told her we’d give her a ride, she’s staying near Washington Square.”
Sam smiled at Bette, noting Tina’s protective posture with her.
“Absolutely. Which hotel are you staying at, Bette?”
“Actually it’s a friend’s townhouse. She’s near the Cherry Lane Theater?” Bette clarified, shaking the photographer’s hand. “Hi Sam,” she added belatedly.
Sam grinned back. “Hi Bette. Whose town house are you staying in near the Cherry Lane? I think I know every homeowner in that neighborhood. We’re constantly asking to shoot there and constantly being denied. But I keep asking…”
“I don’t think Peggy Peabody would be too helpful either,” Bette commiserated.
Sam cracked up. “You are correct. Ms. Peabody is firmly in the “NO” column, but we keep asking because she’s so much fun about refusing us.” Sam grinned again at Bette, curious about this woman Peggy Peabody would lend her home to and Tina referred to as ‘family.’
Hard to miss she was jaw dropping lovely, but Sam got a different vibe from her she would have to think about later.
“There’s your bag, T-“ Bette called out to the producer, before deciding to reach out and snag it herself.
Sam caught Tina’s eye and received an odd smile. The director of photography couldn’t help but wonder exactly what kind of family Bette had been to Tina.
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I’m McLovin’ it!!! More, please, quickly. Thx.
Sam doesn’t know about Bette I presume, this will change. Loving your story. Thank you
I’m still lovin’ it. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
I agree with jp22! sam is certainly going get an earful. and i too wish for sam and tina break up, please! :)PPS
I’m with jp22 instead of “family’ it should have been ex-wife. thanks
Zuzu, I am loving it.. 2004 snippet ACTUALLY made me cry. It was so sweet. [in reality im just a little tired and on the emotional side.] Sam.. is a gonner! woop dee doop, This Tessa thing has to be bad .. and Bette satying so close in peggy’s house.. how perfect.. maybe Peggy will organise for Bette to go to one of Tee’s functions… ah the wonders of fiction.. wonderful as always.. Nr
Oh, ze plot thickens and zee cheeze, she begins to bind…
Soooooo, Sam doesn’t know about Bette. Is Tina doing what I so absolutely hate – lying by omission? That’s so tacky and so S3. I’ll withhold judgement until I read the next exciting installment of this captivating story. Thanks!
Zuzu…still masterfully written. This is really getting good. Something will have to happen to have Bette stay more than 24 hours…or…they’ll meet up back in California. Bye bye Sam…no one told her about the inseparable B&T connection.
So happy to see a new post. I am totally captivated by this story and can’t wait to read what the weekend brings. I’m sensing one very tense car ride from the airport. Thanks for the update!
im not a writer or anything…but what if “tessa” turned out to be the “twink” from season 2? just a thought.
fabulous , loving this great story line. Can’t wait for your next wonderfully written and developed chapter. Love the mystery between your tibette . PPS. ;)
I am hoping with Bette and Tina’s reconnect comes the end of Tina and Sam. I think Sam may figure it out before Tina admits it though. I am totally hooked on this story!
What they all said! Great update, took too long to happen, fully hooked, PPS!
I’m loving it! PPS!!!
i also have an answer to Sam but it’s more colorful then the one offered by jp22 ;)
Interesting that Tina never told Sam about Bette. Thanks, and PPS!
Let me clarify for you, Sam. The word you’re looking for is “wife”. I do hope it’s not going to be too awkward between Bette, Tina and Sam… but I’m really (selfishly) hoping that there’s a breakup on the horizon. With Sam and Tina. Thanks for the post, Z!
Love it but there is far too much time in between the chapters!
OOOOOOOOOOOH, this is getting good. Please tell me our girls will eventually get back together.
Oh my, why would Tina not tell Sam about Bette? Is it because she does not think she and Sam are permanent or is it that she does not want to think of Bette as an “ex?” Very interesting situation. PPS
i feel so jealous on Bette’s behalf…sam sounded so gorgeous in your description; how can bette win here?…i do want her and tina back 2gether BUT…maybe Tina and Sam work? maybe Sam makes Tina happy? I dunno I’m torn here!!! pps
You write so beautifully – the sadness and the heartelt desire to heal is wonderfully written. I know you might not put them back together but you have given us all a conversation that IC never could manage – thank you. I’m hooked when’s the next chapter.
This is so good and cat figh coming lol!