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It was heartbreaking for Tina to hear Bette talk like this. But she knew Bette had come a very long way to talk so openly about how she was feeling. And she knew she needed to listen to every word, however painful.
“I am going to be fine, Baby. I am. I am going to be just fine. We are going to be fine. Better than ever, you know why?”
Bette shook her head, her chin quivering.
“Because today, for the first time in my life… in my entire life Boo, for the first time… I stood up to my mother. And I fucking told her off… and, Baby… I will never, ever take her shit again. And you gave me the strength to do that. Yes, you did. Bette, you did. Look at me. You gave me the strength. And you know what else?”
Bette shook her head no again, her heart soaring at Tina’s words even as her brain chewed on the worry in her heart.
“I am going to get to the bottom of why I have been hiding my whole life. Why I chose to drink out of that champagne glass. I have been coasting my whole life Sweetheart, avoiding uncomfortable situations while I make them worse at the same time. And I am done running. You know why?”
Bette didn’t have to shake her head this time. Her eyes told Tina all she needed to know.
“Because I want to be the perfect wife, partner and best friend to you. Because I want to be the greatest version of myself because you deserve that. You make me want to be better.”
Tears running down her cheeks, Bette Porter blew a deep breath out of her mouth, then another.
Their foreheads touched as each got control of their emotions and marinated in the nearness of the other.
“You are the perfect wife Tee. You are”
“I can be better. I need to be better.”
“I was so scared before I knew what happened to you and now… I am completely terrified”
“I am ok, Bette. The bruises will heal. I am here, with you. And I am not going anywhere. I am right here.”
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That is some kind of greeting for a mother who has not spoken nor seen her child in ten years. What a walking disaster. And not a very effective manner to achieve her goals. Not very intelligent approach. Appears to be mentally deranged.
Nice surprise when Bette and Tina completely switch roles – the strong alpha and the weaker follower. But isn’t that almost always the way it turns out? The over bearing controlling personality is really shy, not very confident and emotional and the weak one is really the one in control? I think they are both alphas and subservient types. That is why they are so perfect together. Its why they can truly work together and be happy.
Love, Love love this story….. Thanks. could use another chapter.
Awesome, simply, awesome. I loved the peak into the early part of their relationship.
Looking forward to the next…
K
Thank you SuperK! I like adding those little insights into their past, glad you loved reading it.
Well I may have called it right a little bit in a previous post by saying that Ma Kennard probably put on one hellofa sob story after Eric contacted her from the hospital. He had to have given her Bette’s address😡. More importantly the over-the-top “crying out for her “baby” to be returned to her as if Tina was a 2yr old to blame Bette or whoever she thought was Bette (Kit) really got my knickers in a wad!!
“Religious” people are not the same as “spiritual” people. Religious folks want everybody ELSE to toe the line while they themselves are far from it.!! I assure you ‘ol Donna wholeheartedly believes that her daughters being raped/beatened/incested/whatever is OK compared to them being in love/committed/would give life&limb for a same-sex partner 🤮😡🤮.
Religious folks are always labling people and tossing “them” into the heap called “outsider”. They dont for one minute believe that any of their lustful egregious sins are anything to worry about🤫🤭
Donna is not in Tina’s face to save her soul or anything else. She doesnt want the truth & public scruitany to come out on her cruel & greedy deals with Eric. She doesnt want her church folks to find out who she & her husband truly are so she’s gonna try to explain it all away by saying “that gay daughter of mine did this, that and the other”!!
Gosh I wished you would have let Kit slap the shi** out of her!!! BUT! I’ll settle for Tina finally standing up to her 😐
I’m glad u’ve already said that Lucy is gonna step up because I was surely gonna start my “rant” about her 🙄.
Sorry yall, I dont trusser😖
I’m feeling sad for Tina because she still has to go to police station to give her statement. Wonder if she’ll be shown the crime scene photos. 😩😥. She already remembers that Rapedog shredded her dress. And her under clothing??? Damn photos will certainly be shown at the trial.
“Religious people are not the same as Spiritual peole”, gosh Dumplin, I love this comparison so much. You are 100% spot on. And I think that frames the problem with Mama K so well. She sees her religion as a sledgehammer to keep her daughters in line, to do what they are told. I guess it worked for as long as they allow it, and Tina has decided to no longer play along. I really did think about Kit being the one to bitch slap Donna but in the end I want Tina to finally step the F up. In this story and in the TV version. Get a grip on yourself and your actions already TK!
I am sad for Tina too. The statement is the next chapter to write and I already deleted draft one because I cant get my mind wrapped around how to write it. This chapter had three versions, lol. Sometimes I am too much of a perfectionist.
I love your comments, thank you for being so loyal and commenting each chapter. I look forward to hearing what you and the others think.
As my 86 year old church deaconness aunt would say, “that bitch is a demon.” LOL Donna Kennard is trying to save face with her holy friends. She is quite aware of the debachery of Eric because of her other daughter, Lucy. Its all about appearances. Im glad you are offering this story while we all wait with anxiety and uncertainty. I am in self quarantine for the next few days so I am looking forward to updates. Thank you for devoting your time to this site. PPS
I love your 86 year old deaconness aunt! She sounds like she would have set Donna K straight!! And you are so right – it IS all about appearances and Eric fits the bill for the kind of marriage that would look good for Mama K. Thank YOU for devoting your time to reading this site and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it so much
Maji,
You mean Donna’s “holier than THOU” friends right
Dramatic and over the top it may be but it’s definitely Brilliant !!!
Thanks for posting a great story and please, please post again soon.
SG
So dramatic and over the top! I didnt like any other version of Mama K that I wrote, this one sat with me the best. Dont worry, she has more tricks up her sleeve. That dog still can bite. Thanks SG!
So, this is Donna Kennard. She definitely needs a reality check.
I love that Tina confronted her. Impressive how she slowly talked herself into a rage. Great that all of this added stress started not only her time of working through the trauma but also pushing her self-confidence.
Tina and Bette will remember their moment in the car for some time. Looking forward to see how Tina will change now that she has some insight to her own personality.
Thanks so much for constantly giving us new chapters to enjoy, BK. I just love your writing and your insights to Tina’s and Bette’s characters.
Kiwi
This IS Donna Kennard. Scary, huh? Yes, I liked how Tina talked herself into an angry place too, I dont think confrontation comes as easily to her as it does to Bette. She is more used to keeping a low profile so that her mother leaves her alone. Thank you for reading and commenting!
Oh my god BK,
I had to laugh so hard when i read how Donna acted, is she living in a different world? Good lord, that woman is crazy and she make me say words i don’t use normally!
I really love how you portray Tina and Bette, so supportive and full of love and both so in tune with each other. Their need and appreciation to protect each other. Also good to read that Tina is going to get the answers to the questions why she reacts self destructive and passive agressive to situations.
The scene in the car, beautiful ♥️
Stay safe and healthy ????
BiBi
So glad you found it funny, I did too. I wanted to portray her as a nutcase but also one that was so over the top that everyone around her would be like WTF just happened. She comes in like a tornado. Stay healthy yourself, this is a crazy time right now!