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Provocations Linger- Chapter Two (revisited and revised)
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“Fuck, yes,” Bette thought.
“A scotch, please,” she answered aloud. She took in the handsome young man serving her and decided he looked fifteen.
Furtively, she glanced around the cabin and was very pleased to see that with only a few minutes left before take off the front cabin still had plenty of empty seating, most prominently the aisle seats next to her and Tina.
Tina heard Bette’s scotch order and shook her head as she reached for her own glass of Cabernet. She was happy to have a few moments to herself to collect her thoughts. They had a long flight ahead of them.
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Tina’s phone signaled a text message.
“That just made it in under the wire,” she thought, hoping it wasn’t bad news from work. If there were problems, there wasn’t much she could do about it till tomorrow. The pilot would be requesting all cells be turned off soon.
Retrieving her phone from her bag Tina noted the Los Angeles area code displayed. She blinked.
Bette Porter. The thought flashed into her mind that Bette still kept her number in her cell.
She opened the text:
“Hi Tina. I just sent Alice a one-sentence note telling her we’re on the same flight to New York. The six hour wait may kill her.”
Tina’s giggle from two rows behind her, made Bette’s heart skip.
The text continued: “Tina, I know this is beyond strange. If you’d like to set ‘ground rules’ I’ll follow them. If you are more comfortable, I’m pretty sure we could have a wonderful time just talking about our friends, our jobs, and our lives. I know from the girls that you have done some foster parenting and I would love to hear more about that from you. I would absolutely be up for that. But also, if you are up for it, I would like to talk about our past as well? It is completely up to you. I’ll follow your lead. I couldn’t be any happier to see you. Yours, Bette.”
Tina stared at her phone for several seconds after re-reading the message, a cautious smile playing on her lips as she typed her response.
“Bette. I wrote Alice too. Some things never change I guess. Come sit with me, I’ll buy you a drink. Tina.”
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2008- West Hollywood, Alice and Dana’s Bungalow
“You have got to be fucking kidding me,” Alice said aloud. She was staring intently at her Blackberry wearing only boxers and her glasses.
Dana looked at her over her own reading glasses and smiled. “Yes?” she indulged her.
“Oh my gawd! They both wrote! It’s true!” the blonde squeaked.
Dana waited patiently knowing Alice would share eventually.
The blonde starting dialing furiously, first Bette, than Tina’s numbers trying to reach one of them before the flight left. Both times she was sent straight to voice mail. A glance at the clock confirmed they should be in the air.
“Fuck and fuck… this is interesting.” She looked up at Dana and smiled happily, nodding.
“I’m sure it’s fascinating, Alice. Anytime you care to tell me I’m all ears,” Dana teased. They were stretched out in bed with one cat, several magazines, a paperback and Alice’s phone. Dana had joined Alice in her night owl habits now that she no longer had to train at the crack of dawn.
Alice cleared a path to her lover and squeezed her in excitement.
“You are not going to believe where Bette and Tina are right now,” she grinned happily.
“Bette and Tina? Are you kidding me?” The brunette flipped her magazine across the room, and turned her whole body toward Alice.
“Go ahead,” she nodded. Alice had her complete attention.
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TBC
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Awe that was so wonderful. I could totally see Alice’s excitement and Dana’s happy acceptance of her behavior. Here’s to B&T’s talk
I can see and hear Alice’s frustration not being able to contact either one of them. Hilarious. Also can see that cute grin of Tina’s when she giggled at Bette’s message. Hoping for a positive result from their talk. Can hardly wait for it. Thanks for posting.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story the first time I read it. I’m looking forward to reading the updated version. Thanks for posting it again.
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Hey ZuZu–you got me the first time with this story and I’m even more hooked now! Really great beginning. And how great that Seahurst lit the spark that got you back here writing for us. You are so right: she was the reason that I kept writing; her support was so appreciated. Thanks! Lin
I’m so glad you’re reposting this wonderful story
LMAO…poor Alice, i totally know how she feels LOL can’t wait for B&T talking :)
What a joy to read many of my favorite fanfic authors. I am so glad that many of you have returned. Now there are so many stories. So much fun!
I am hooked on this too, and I love the “GAWD” reference because I can just ‘hear’ that! Thanks, looking forward to more as you take us on this journey.
Okay, normally I wouldn’t think about it, but I have to admit I found the idea of Alice in boxers and reading glasses this side of sexy. LOL Bette’s right…the wait is going to kill her! LOL Thank you again for bringing this story back. As you can tell from the comments, there are lots of others who are happy about it too! Thanks!
It’s a wonderful life!
I’m happy you’re reposting this wonderful story. Thanks to Sea for giving you that push you needed. PPS
So cool. Maybe they can work on their past so in the future they can reconnect with their friendship, partnership/lovers, whatever works for them.
I´m glad you decided to come back to this story. I really enjoyed it the first time and I´m looking forward to how it plays out.
Excellent. Even great reading it the 2nd time around. Thank you.
hahahah Alice will always be Alice hey. She won’t be able to sleep lol waitin the opportunity to ring them to know more.I hope Bette and Tina will use this opportunity to clear the air. PPVS
Hey Zuzu’s Petals, I just adore this revised adventure. The way you are flipping between the past and the present is enticing.It was good to have Bette and Tina able to talk to each other.They now have six hours to sort through some of the unresolved issues.I do hope that they can find a future together after they get some closure.Just brilliant.Many thanks from Your Loyal Fan.
Thank you for reposting this story.Poor Alice…
Forever more in my mind that scene will be how I envision that horrible night ending. That was amazing…B&T are just perfect…Thank you and PPS