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Real Tibette – Thanksgiving 2023
‘Trader Joe’s. Kit asked me to get cornflour.’ Tina exhaled noisily. Bette’s head was buzzing with confusion. ‘Look, let’s talk at home, okay? We’ll . . . we’ll talk at home. I love you.’
‘What’s she doing, Bette?’
‘I don’t know. I’ll see you soon, honey.’
***
‘Here,’ said Bette, handing Tina a cup of tea as soon as she stepped into the kitchen.
‘That better have gin in it,’ said Tina.
‘C’mon.’
Bette went into the utility room. Presently, Tina stuck her head round the door and asked what on earth she was doing.
‘Oh,’ Bette said. ‘Force of habit.’
The utility room was where they’d taken to going if they wanted a private conversation. But Wednesdays, Kit had yoga class, and Sonny was at the gym, so right now they had the place to themselves.
In the living room, Tina put her tea cup on the coffee table and sank onto the sofa. Bette sat on the other end. And then Tina burst into tears. She was tired, and menopausal, and sorrowful at the news from Angie that Nik wouldn’t be coming to Vermont this year because they’d broken up. Three weeks ago, in fact. Would Tina and Bette please let everyone know before she got to the cabin.
Bette edged closer, taking Tina’s hand. ‘It’s okay,’ she said. ‘She’s okay . . .’
‘How do we know that?’ Tina sniffed. ‘She’s not picking up.’
‘You called her?’
‘Of course!’
‘Right.’
‘I just . . . How could she keep this from us for three weeks?’
Bette gave her a sideways look. ‘My father knew precisely nothing about my love life when I was at college.’
Tina looked appalled. ‘We are not Melvin, Bette.’
‘No. But maybe parents are parents. Maybe the life stage Angie’s at, she doesn’t want or need us to validate her decisions.’
They looked at each other for a long moment. Then Tina looked down. Her lovely hazel eyes edged with tears as she ran her thumb over the bones of Bette’s hand.
‘I just liked him,’ she said softly. Then looked up. ‘Y’know?’
Now Bette welled up. Because that was it, wasn’t it? That was what hurt. The shock of losing Nikita from their family. The beautiful, smart, caring young man who’d felt like a son to them, and an older brother to Sasha, and especially Ben. And at Thanksgiving too.
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Hey pal,
‘Waves’ from across the pond!!
Is it really as simple as just ask & receive??? Ha!!!
I’m waiting on a relative to arrive at my home & got the hot news flash that you had posted an update!! My heart sped up & of course I had to seed for myself. What a huge surprise & a much welcome one.
Thank you in advance & I’ll comment further when I’ve consumed every word!!
Woohoo!!!
haha, THANK YOU! will reply to your email in a jiffy
thanks for being excited :-)
Largo
I love this TiBette Universe you have created and I keep coming back to read your stories. I was really excited to see you had posted again and I loved this new chapter. Please keep writing! And thank you for the stories!
Hi there, alisanne
How nice to meet you and to hear that you like this little world. That makes me so happy.
I will keep updating this family – Christmas story is in the works. Also one for Another Left Turn, if I can manage it.
Thank you for your encouragement. It means a great deal.
Largo
Hey Largo,
I’m always so happy to read another chapter of Real Tibette and it was great and funny!
You are so talented and i can’t wait to read more!
Hi Bibi, my friend
Thanks so much for reading this and for all your encouragement and friendship. I’m very happy you enjoyed the update.
Take care
Largo
Thank-you for the Tibette holiday story. I enjoyed reading it.
Thanks, Cathy! I’m so pleased you liked it. Make me very happy!
Take care
Largo
Absolutely loved it! Thank you so much for posting.
SG
SassyGran!!
How r U doing kiddo? Gonna mke the trip the exhibit?
Hi
Not making the Exhibit I’m afraid, are you?
SG
Not going this yr. But looking 4ward to the posts by our friends!
Hi SG and Dumplin!
Lovely to see you both here.
Thanks for checking in and reading this update. I hope you are both well.
Looking forward to Laurel’s show tonight!!!
Largo
Totally AGREE w/these comments. NOT surprised that the REAL Tibette fam is adorably caotic as evah!!!
After u’ve calmed down from from the Holloman exhibit maybe there’s a chapter wth yall meeting up wth the Kennard-Porters . . .
Hi Dumplin!
Yes, I’m enjoying the family growing up – working out what the kids are into and how having Alice in NY affects things. There’s a lot of moving parts. Thanks for taking the time to read it and comment. Means a lot.
Take care
Largo
Largo,
I correct the previous comment . . . DISagree that U have been “arrogant” by calling this masterpiece as “REAL”. Pfff! It certainly I S that!!!
Authors on this site have enraptured us with exquisite insight in filling gaps that were not revealed in TLW nor GenQ.
BaddAss Writers U r!!!!
hahaha, you are the best, Dumplin :-)
The gaps…. the gaps, oh the gaps!
I’m so pleased you enjoy what i enjoy writing. It makes it all worthwhile.
Largo x
This was so needed, missed & delicious to deavour.
Excellent writing as per your usual postings.
Tibette has so perfectly fit themselves into each other & draw such strength from one another.
And Angie, trying her hardest to find the right fit & balance in her life & love. Hopefully we’ll get to read in the not to distant future who she meets & really falls in love with.
Overall, a gem & this will join all your other endeavours as my all,time favorites.
Thanks for making our holidays a bit more grateful & joyful.
All my best.
Coll,
Aren’t we the blessed ones who get the healing nectar that comes from creative, humorous, nsightful literature??
Glad U spoke of he “joyfulness” that springs forth
Hey D,
Yes, we are very blessed. I deeply appreciate the efforts of all the writers on this site for giving of their time & creativity in imagining these wonderful stories.
We all need joy in our lives in any form.
Take care my friend.
Thank you for your lovely comments. It means so much to me that you enjoy this Tibette world. I like writing them as a solid team in, as you say, a big messy family, just filled with love and support. Everything we never, ever, saw on the show.
Thanks, friends
Largo
the Writers on this ABSOLUTELY prove that lesbian couples can have stable ‘ships and “double-you-over laughter in all the caotic happening that “framily members” bring
Hey Largo, just got round to reading your beautiful story, you know me always late to the party!!
I loved it, I love this family unit with Kit, Sonny and Solly! I just wish your stories went on and on. I love reading about their adventures. Don’t leave it to long my friend!