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    Reprisal Reprised- Chapter 16

     

    “I hope so, Al, I really hope so” was all she said as she watched her friend get in her car and drive away.

     

    Closing and locking the front door, she walked directly over to the present that was sitting in the chair.  Picking it up, she then walked into her bedroom, where she sat down on the side of the bed and just looked at the elegantly wrapped present that was sitting in her lap.

     

    She noticed that her hands were shaking slightly as she pondered the contents of the box in front of her.

     

    “Only one way to find out” she whispered as she reached for the ribbon to pull it free from it’s beautifully tied bow.  Having done so, she slid a finger beneath a sealed flap, careful not to rip the paper.  Once she had successfully removed all of the paper, she again just looked at the box that she was holding.

     

    She had no idea what was inside and the nervousness she felt at finding out was quite daunting.

     

    Slowly, she lifted the top of the box and set it down next to her on the bed.  Reaching in with both hands, she pulled the tissue covered item out, placing the rest of the box next to it’s counterpart.

     

    Again, she paused to study what was currently sitting on her lap. 

     

    “What are you?” she whispered as she ran a finger along the tissue paper.

     

    Finally, she reached down and slowly pulled the tissue off and turning it over so that it was facing her, felt tears immediately dampen her eyelids.

     

    “Oh Bette” she moaned as she gently rubbed her hands up and down the sides of the framed painting that she was holding.

     

    She was immediately transplanted to the Post Ranch Inn in Carmel.  Bette had surprised her with the trip for their 5th anniversary and the weekend had been magical.

     

    The painting was the view of the Pacific Ocean that they had had from their room, more specifically, the view from their bed.  As they had rarely left their room and bed, they were constantly commenting on the beauty that was in front of them.

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    Comments

    1. i’m known at my work as a lunatic now, i laugh and cry if i have a minute to read stories, and today i cried with Tina, i hope their conversation will be good and bette will understand…i want them to be together so bad…love this story

    2. I agree with Missyang, I miss this story. I keep going back to your older stories when We dont hear from you for a while love you love you love you, you are the best

    3. Damn that was good. You have been tugging on all my heart strings with this story from the start. Today the tug was particularly stronger. Thanks for the story.

    4. im so glad you back,…that was beautiful..i cant wait for them to talk..they love each other very much i hope they can find their way together again…thanks Skip :o)

    5. SKIP… so glad your back… love this story… and i hope bette and tina can start talking again and get back together…please continue as soon as you can

    6. just read all ur other chapters a couple of weeks ago. like what u did with tiff’s story. this chapter was heart-wrenching. i hope bette can fulfill her promise. thx for the update.

    7. It’s kind of cute that you posted today. I have been re-reading your 6 months story, just to be reminded of how good you are. And its not like I don’t have anything else to do. Its a shame you don’t post as frequently as you used to but I understand fanfic does not an income make. This was gut wrenching, all that love and pain. This story is one of the unique ones that makes you stop just for a second and ponder life, love and all the other L Words.

    8. Once again you’ve managed to touch me with this heart wrenching tale. Something tells me that when they do finally talk it will not be easy for either one of them. Thanks for the flashback and glimmer of B&T during happier times.

    9. I’ve missed you skip, but no matter how long you are away you come back to us with a wonderful chapter and we love it. thanks for this story its wonderful as always. keep up the good work.

    10. thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to give us a little something. So sad and beautiful to read. Looking forward to you writing them talking, hopefully I won’t be teary eyed for long.

    11. Do you know how long I have been waiting to find out what was the gift Bette gave her? Your story is so addicting and I held my breath when I read of the unwrapping? You are a wonderful writer and I too have read your other stories while waiting for you to post again. You are an amazing writer! Thank You!

    12. Skip!! Did you post this per my earlier request today? Probably not but let me think it for a minute k? Alright, I’m back to reality now. (smile) The mere fact that Bette dropped by Tina’s housewarming/welcome back soiree says a lot. The fact that she dropped by with such a meaningful gift says even more. Makes you wonder what’s going on in that head of hers given the sentiment & history behind the wonderful painting. Doesn’t she know that returning it to Tina will drum up all sorts of emotions? Probably. Once again, you made me feel something for Tina. Okay, not just something but a great deal. Hmm, wonder if Tina will call & interrupt Bette & Lee’s dinner. Then Lee will jump on her bandwagon about their changing relationship. Maybe Tina will just call Alice instead. Or maybe Tina will just continue to dream a little dream about Bette. Dunno Skip. Feels like my heart is in a knot. Guess it rivals the lump in my throat. Damn, you’re good.

    13. I was just saying, I thought you brought the drama and I could just feel the lights going down on the scene of Tina, alone on the bed, holding the picture. The audience is stunned to silence. I don’t know how you would do the flashback onstage…maybe this would be better as a movie instead. I’m saying I really liked this very much. It was very visual. I’m ready for Act II. Thanks!

    14. So so sad…I was missing your story glad you found time to post us a great chapter…Can’t wait for their meeting on monday…cross my fingers and hope for the best.

    15. What a wonderfully sweet reminiscing of the past and what a heart-wrenching experience of the present! I want to know what Bette’s purpose of returning the painting to Tina. A very touching chapter, Skipton. Looking forward to the next. Thanks. Techgal, on one side of the stage, a lone spotlight shines on Tina sitting alone on the bed, holding the painting from Bette. As the spotlight dims, a breathtaking view outside a floor to ceiling window comes into view on the other side of the stage. Bette and Tina walks into this room with the view followed close behind by a bellman carrying their luggage in….how does that sound? I think it may work…

    16. “.how does that sound? I think it may work… ” Obzidian, as long as Tina could negotiate the cross-over in the dark and quickly. Perhaps we have some business of the bellman opening the door , taking in the bags. Of course, Bette would enter after the bellman with Tina last. I guess it could be fall and she could quickly don a coat to cover the costume she was wearing in the present scene. Or, how about a looooooooooonnnnngggggggg cross-fade on those lights???? Some interlude music? Scenario #2: Okay, they are already in the room. Bette is staring out at the ocean. She calls for Tina. There is a momentary delay. She calls for Tina again. Tina enters from the bath – in a towel (works for me – heh!)

    17. gosh, goddddd…sometimes it feels like you’re banging my head against a wall and then I remember it’s you, skipton…and with your stories, there is ALWAYS hope. Masterful, as always…

    18. ok..skippy you are making my heart hurt. please have T call her and post soon…real soon. albeez, I can’t find you anywhere..foofy girl. HI fishy!! and J…

    19. I don’t even care for Tina’s character in this story, but why do I get the feeling you are reeling us in? Resist her Bette, the jury is still out on heart breaking Tina.

    20. You are still the greatest writer,you can feel everything you are reading like your right there with Bette & Tina.I love reading your stories and they leave me looking forward to each chapter[like a quick fix] just seeing a new post form you.Was a way for awhile the first place I went was to your stories get cought up, (LINDA)

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