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Realizing – Chapter 8
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“Hello?” Tina says.
“Hey, T, it’s me. I need to talk to you. As soon as possible.” Bette says.
“Okay, I’ve just picked up Angelica from day care, so I’m not far from there. Where are you?” Tina asks.
“Still at my office. Could you maybe meet me at the Planet?” Bette asks.
“Sure, we’ll be there in 15 minutes.” Tina says.
“Okay, I’ll be there in 30. Drive carefully.” Bette says and they hang up. Bette grabs her purse and hurries out of her office. On her way, her mind is racing. ‘How does she tell Tina that she’ll be away for the next year, on the other side of the world. London, it’s pretty far away.’ Bette thinks to herself on her drive towards the Planet. ‘On the other hand, this might be a good thing. Distance or maybe Tina could come with me. No, it’s too soon for that, isn’t it?’ Bette says to herself. She parks the car outside the Planet, she sees Tina’s car there. She walks inside. She sees Tina seated with Angelica on her lap, talking to Shane and Alice. Tina notice her and waves and smiles. Bette smiles back and raises her finger, indicating that she would be one minute. Angelica also noticed her and wiggles herself out of Tina’s lap and starts running towards Bette.
“Mama, mama.” She calls out.
Bette turns and smiles and lifts Angelica up in the air and then settle her in her arms, she kisses her cheek.
“Hey, baby.” Bette says. She turns towards Kit. “Hey, Kit, could I borrow your office for a little while?” Bette asks.
“What for?” Kit asks.
“I need to talk to Tina about something. It’s important.” Bette says.
“Sure, go on in.” Kit replies.
“Thanks.” Bette says and turns and they walk towards the table.
“Sweetie, could you hang out with aunt Shane and aunt Alice?” Bette asks Angelica.
“No, wanna be with you.” Angelica replies.
“Sweetie, I need to talk to mommy for a few minutes. We won’t be long.” Bette says.
“Okay.” Angelica replies.
They reach the table.
“Hey, Bette, what’s up?” Alice asks.
“Hey, guys, nothing’s up. I just need to talk to Tina for a few minutes. Can you watch Angel for us?” Bette asks.
“Sure. We’d love to.” Shane says and reaches out her arms and Bette hand Angel to Shane.
“Tina, would you join me in Kit’s office for a few minutes?” Bette asks.
“Sure.” Tina says and stands up and they walks to the office. Bette opens the door for them and they enter and she closes the door behind them.
“So, what’s up?” Tina asks as she leans back onto Kit’s desk.
“I don’t know how to tell you this.” Bette says and takes a seat on the chair next to the desk and Tina.
“Tell me what?” Tina asks.
“That I got a new job offer.” Bette says and looks up at Tina.
“Wow, that’s great. So what’s the new position? Director in the school board or something?” Tina asks.
“No.” Bette says and bites her lower lip.
“Then what, Bette you can tell me.” Tina says.
“Well, I got a phone call from Peggy Peabody today. She’s opening a new museum and wants to me do it, organize everything.” Bette says.
“Wow. You’re going back to museum work.” Tina says and looks down onto her legs.
“Well, yeah. But the thing is…” Bette starts.
“The way you lay it out, I’m guessing it’s not in LA. Where is it? San Francisco? Seattle?” Tina asks.
“No.” Bette replies.
“New York?” Tina asks.
“No, it’s in London.” Bette says and waits for Tina’s reaction. She uses a few moments to get her head around it.
“London.” Tina replies.
“Yeah.” Bette says.
“You took it, didn’t you.” Tina asks. She knows Bette and sees in her eyes that Bette took the job.
“Yes, I did. With it, I’m able to secure our future and Angelica’s education. I said yes because of Angelica.” Bette says.
“Well, I’m not sure if she would see it that way. The only thing she would know is that her mama went away.” Tina says, starting to get angry.
“Tina, listen to me.” Bette says and reaches for Tina’s hand. “T. Look at me.” Bette pleads.
Tina looks at Bette.
“Come with me.” Bette says.
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OMG, I’m stressing here. First Tina finally goes over and admits she loves Bette and wants to be with her, then you throw this wrench in. Cruel, just cruel. Please,please let Tina consider going with Bette to London it would really be a fresh start for them.
I would love to say, “OMFG I can’t believe Bette said yes.” But really, I’d probably have said yes a well. I mean, think about it. A crapload of money for 1 year of work. Plus, they can webcam each other every day/night. The 8-hour time difference would suck though. And yes I’m aware that I say this as a person who has no children. It’s totally hypothetical for me at this time.
great chapter…Thanks
GO WITH HER!!!! GO WITH HER!!!! GO WITH HER!!!!
Great chapter, so Hope that Tina goes with her, please please please please. xxxxxx
Bette!!! TAKE THEM WITH YOU!!!!!Uhhhhh, Lauren…. I cannot believe you stopped right there! You tryin to kill me or what!?! … Mannnnn!… Now I gotta wait for an update. Great chapter by the way! =)
This is actually their original plan. Tina gets to stay home with Angelica while Bette earns the money. Peggy is probably prepared to house them too so most of their money will go into savings. This allows them to really focus on each other w/o family interference. I am not happy that Tina wants to keep Martin in her life, Bette’s already told Tina she can ‘t watch the two of them together, it hurts too much. Tina has to know that Bette doesn’t want to leave(she didn’t want to go to San Fran) and that this must be an incredible offer. It would almost be irresponsible for Bette to decline this offer.
at least bette asked and i hope tina will go with her, they just found out that they love each other still, it would be cruel to separate them and also from angie who adores bette
Very cool twist that I was not expecting. Awaiting the next post.
VERY Interesting chappie Lauren. Girl, “You got skills”. I hope that Tina and Angelica go with her, if nothing else it will allow them both to form a deeper bond with Angelica so that she will less lightly to be insecure if either of them have to leave or go away later. This seems to be a pivtal time in Angelica’s life when she needs to be close to them both :o)
Say YES!
I know you must have cliffhangers but really….now, at this time when we really want to hear what Tina says to Bette.
Tina, get on that plane with bette! thanks for the great chapter!
Ohhhhhhhh my, the plot is thickening upU have 2 post u just have to…….
*hand raised* I’ll go Peggy…I wouldn’t mind. If it is for only year and the pay is all that…Hell yeah Bette should go…and if Tina is smart she’ll go too. They can look at it as a learning expierence for Angelica while she’s young. Is Tina still at the studio in this story? (I forgot) but if she is she can read scripts over there…maybe even shoot a film. This is a no brainer…but something tells me since this is fan fiction some drama will come with Bette’s hasty decision.
Another nail biter ? Lauren25, you gotta stop killin me! LOL! Okay, I hope Tina will think about going with Bette to London. For the kind of money Peggy offered Bette, I don’t know how she could refuse? That’s alot cash…..I hope it all works out.
“Tina. What does this mean?” Bette asks.”I don’t know. What do you want it to mean?” Tina asks softly. …doesn’t that sound just like our tender, even-keeled Tina from S1? Remember when she cooked dinner for Bette and made her announcement? Damn, I miss that Tina! Her unconditional love of Bette was a touchstone for me, and I’m sure for most viewers. There won’t be enough money in the world for Bette to make up for the time lost with her family. She should turn down to offer, or relocate them all . I wonder if Martin has something up his sleeve besides pancakes and bacon. Thanks!
dun dun dun!!!! ohhh cruel world!!
Tina has to say yes…how could she not? Who could refuse? Not me!! I would so be there! What time do we leave? Love it Lauren!
I think London will be a good place for them to start over as a family. It may help them get over the events of the past. So I think it’d be good for Tina to go along…maybe take a year’s sabbatical, since money is obviously not a problem.
This is so good and I agree with gerrie7 and hope Tina will say yes. Ok post soon please, thanks!
O golly gosh I should hate u for leaving us there….please put B and T 2gether in London or anywhere!!!!
Say yes Tina please! definitly is a big step for both of them but it will help them so much be in other place far away that the place where the problem start! i never imagine that Bette will ask Tina to come with her! excellent!