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Realizing – chapter 6
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“Baby, look at me.” Bette says to Angelica. She looks at her mother.
“You and me, we are the same. I was like you when I was little. But I played with everybody.” Bette says. “You like the other kids don’t you? Kerry, Danny, Pete and the others?” Bette asks.
“Yes.” Angelica replies.
“Good. They like you too, they don’t care that you have this skin colour.” Bette says softly.
“Stay with you.” Angelica says and points at the house.
“You live with mommy and Martin.” Bette says. Tina is standing and listening to them. Bette looks briefly up and sees the tears. She concentrates back on Angelica.
“Baby. It will get better. Look at me. I’m doing good right? I have you.” Bette says and kisses Angelica on the cheek. “I promise it will get better.” Bette says.
“Yes.” Angelica replies. She looks up at Tina. “Mommy no cry.” Angelica says and starts walking over to Tina. Tina picks her up and kisses her cheek and then pulls her into a tight hug.
“Mommy loves you.” Tina whispers. Bette stands up and watches them.
“Come on, let’s go inside.” Bette says and motion for the house.
Tina nods and follows. They walk into the living room. Bette set Angelica down and she runs to the guest room for her toys. Bette takes a seat on the couch.
“Tina, come here, sit down.” Bette says. Yesterdays conversation momentarily forgotten.
“Bette, I never thought that this would be a problem for her.” Tina says. “You had a feeling, didn’t you?” Tina asks.
“Yes. Because I was just like her. I too wondered why I was darker than the other kids. I didn’t want to be different. But my dad sat me down one day and basically explained it to me, just like I did to Angel now.” Bette says.
“I could never have explained that to her. Not I the same way. I have no idea about what it’s like to be black.” Tina says and starts sobbing again.
“Tina, look at me.” Bette says. Tina looks up. “You’re not alone in this. That’s why I’m here. That part is mine… sort of.” Bette says and gives her a slight smile.
Tina can’t help but smile too. They sit in silence for a little while, listening to Angelica’s singing.
”Bette, about yesterday… This is one of the reasons that you can’t move away. Angelica needs you here.” Tina says.
“I know… Caitlin had a talk with me too.” Bette says.
“She did?” Tina asks surprised.
“Yeah. She told me that Angel needs me here. That I’m no good to her 300 miles away from her.” Bette says and looks at Tina.
“So… You’re staying put?” Tina asks.
“Yes. I’m staying put.” Bette replies.
“Good. I’m glad.” Tina says.
More moments of silence. After a minute or so Bette breaks the silence.
“Tina, are you happy with Martin?” She asks.
Tina snaps her head.
“Yes, off course I am.” Tina quickly says as to not give her insecurities away.
“I mean really happy. Like earth shattering happy when you look at each other.” Bette asks again. Tina bow her head down, seconds go by without her reply.
“Tina?” Bette asks softly.
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I love this story. please post soon.
The racial issue was one of the most salient of S1, in my opinion, and deserves further exploration. Thanks for tackling it! Glad Bette and Caitlin could leave each other smiling. It’s nicer all around when a break can be done that way. For Bette to be so composed after finding another woman in her bed – what can I say? She’s a champ, that Bette Porter is better than me. …Thanks!
Good chapter. Good Caitlin is now out of the picter and now is Tina turn to kick Martin out too so let B&T get back to gether and be happy as a family. OK now let see Tina answer. OK post soon please, thanks!
Tina has a crack in her wall and that crack is spreading by the second. Bette did what any mother would do to protect her child. She is so right for Angelica and I am glad that she realized that before moving to San Fran.
Very nice chapter, filled with lots of pieces; looking forward to you putting the T&B puzzle back together again. Great work!!
Tina cant answer Bette. Yet Bette is giving up a better job to try to make Angelica a happier child They say a child shall lead you. Maybe that is what will happen. thanks
Lauren 25, not you too? You have now joined the official fanfic “leave em hangin” club. Oh, sure you didn’t know that one existed…but it does. Lots of fanfic writers are in it, and now you too are a member. Congrats ! (LOL)Okay, back to my comment. It was so sweet the way Bette talked to Angelica and told her how important it is for her to play with all the kids and that her skin color doesn’t matter. Tina is so busy at work, that she seems to be working herself to the ground. Is she trying to work alot to stay away from Martin ? Maybe she needs to let Bette know that Martin doesn’t give her earth shattering hapiness when he looks at her. Only Bette does that…right?
cpq we are thinking a like regarding the day care; especially in LA, it almost seems hard to select such a day care unless it was in Beverly Hills, so many children are of mixed heritage in that area; will this Tina ever grow up and just tell Bette how she feels and what she wants? Did she only say yes to Martin ’cause Bette told her too? Give us TiBette, but let Tina be a bit more grown up, please
this is going really good…now it’s tina turn to realize something…hopefully she will do it soon and be honest about it
Is very good thing that Caitlin talk to Bette for stay, definitly Angel need her, and now that Bette had an open heart talk with Tina she need to do the same and be honest with Bette abaout her feelings!
I am really liking this new story. I hope Tina wakes up soon and smells the flowers. Her and Bette are just ment to be together. Thank you
hey..where is the next pages??? why you stoped there??? mean woman…that was for sure a really good chapter..Angelina need to learn we all all diferent that is what maked unique..Bette did great..now i hope her and Tina try to find each other again..and kick bore martin out..great chapter..thanks
ops..Angelica..not Angelina..i blame Angelina Jolie..cuz she is always on my mind..lol..Cat baby im kidding..you know you are the only one in my mind and heart forever..
Tina’s head is bowed so thats got to be a NO? great now please don’t make her a slower learner!!! great story PPS
lol…yeah Pandora good save….I am glad Bette is staying…Angelica needs her. She can help her get over her insecurities, I am glad the kids aren’t teasing her. It’s so nice to have different races and colors of people can you imagine if everyone looked the same no variety? I hope Bette gets Tina to open up and tell her her true feelings. Sorry Martin.
I like Caitlin and I would like to see that work out.
I am enjoying your new story, please put B&T back together, hope there is a new chapter soon.
Lets get them talking about their feelings…….post soon…. I am addicted…..
hey…..u cant do that…..keep us hangin……damn……so whens the next post??? this is a very crucial moment for us tibetters……..post soon…..
Well at least we now know Martin hasn’t been putting ideas in Angelica’s head. He still has to go though.
Post soon, please! I’m addicted.
Love this story, let’s get them talking and back together. Of course, Tina still loves and wants Bette, she just needs to tell her, an dtell Martin, GOODBYE.
Okay, Bette idin’t lie to Tina when she questioned her, so why is Tina attempting to lie to Bette. Bette should be able to look her in thr eyes and tell that she is trying to lie. B&T should also attemp to put Angelica is a more diverse Daycare. She will not feel like she sticks out like a sore toe if she is in a more diverse surroundings and it would be better for her emotional growth :o)
I hope that Bette isn’t setting herself up for another devestation. post soon!