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    Reprisal Reprised- Chapter 20

    Story written on January 16, 2006 by Skipton.
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    “It allowed me to sleep a bit more, finally knowing what had driven you away.”

     

    “Bette-” she started.

     

    “No, Tina listen to me, please” she implored.

     

    “Ok” she said with a nod of her head.

     

    Satisfied that Tina was going to just listen to her, Bette continued. 

     

    “I was very lost after you left me, Tina, my balance was gone.  I no longer had anyone there to help me down when I was up or up when I was down.  I felt like I was in one of those little snow globes and someone had picked it up and shaken it as hard as they could, leaving me just to float around, nothing there left to anchor me.  I was, simply put, lost.”

     

    Looking over, Bette saw tears running down Tina’s face.  Reaching over, she brushed a few to the side, but watched as they were quickly replaced.

     

    Dropping her hand into her own lap, Bette continued.

     

    “There was a time, Tina, that you and I were simple.  There was nothing complicated about the love and life that we had together.”

     

    Tina nodded in agreement as she reached over for Bette’s hand.

     

    “But, then it got complicated” she said, looking down at their hands, intertwined tightly together.

     

    “And the more complicated things got, the further apart we moved from each other, so far at one point that I actually strayed from our marriage in the ultimate betrayal between two committed people.”

     

    Tina reached over and held onto Bette’s hand with both of hers, trying to offer strength and courage through the contact.

     

    “And I’ve never forgiven myself for that, Tina” she said through tears that had started to fall, “and I’m sure that I never will.”

     

    Tina felt Bette’s hand shaking and held it tighter between hers.

     

    Neither woman said anything, Tina waiting for Bette to get out what it was that she wished to say.

     

    Wiping the tears from her face, Bette looked over at Tina who was smiling encouragingly at her.

     

    Looking back down at their hands in her lap, Bette took a deep breath but said nothing.  She watched a tear of her own fall onto Tina’s hand and with her free hand, brushed it away, the dampness left behind simply another reminder of their shared pain.

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    3. Wonderfully written but so full of angst. It seems as if most of the fanfic writers that I respect and enjpy are following IC’s lead and writing terribly depressing stories. My little TiBette heart can’t take anymore.

    5. So Skippy where do we go from here? Could not quite tell if this was the end. Whatever you guys do is A ok with me as of now. If I can’t get this type of open honest resolution and discourse on the show I’ll take it here. I have to say this is not the direction I saw you taking with this story. So I can’t help but wonder if you have been influenced or you have one more revelation up your sleeve but whatever you choose to do I’m cool with it. As for the characters in your story Bette is so in denial. Safe and clean? Fuck that! Thats for the birds, you love, you loose but sometimes you win. But you have to be willing to get dirty and complicated. That’s the only thing I can not fault IC for her willingness to push the margins and get dirty with the characters. So why pre tell are you copping out?

    6. skip, I know this is just fanfic, I know IC is writing a TV soap, but wow, this is so sad, but I have followed your writing for so long, I trust where I think you are going with this story

    10. Well, Tina how ’bout them apples. Thought you could just come back and woo Bette back to your world, not so fast. You love Bette and still left, so love wasn’t enough for you to stay, why should Bette? She’s comfortable. You just have to give it time. She told you she wanted simple, can you offer that to her? If she is who you want work on it girl. Bette would do that for you.

    11. oh come on lets have a little faith people…the story can’t be simple it has to be complicated and full of angst. Tina girl you can’t give up, just like the weeds in your garden.

    14. Skip, I think you are doing a great job it makes sense that Bette would need more time, she’s not ready yet for Tina, it’ll be interesting to see where time takes them.

    17. Skip! How could ya do it? So beautifully written (of course) but so tragic! *sigh* Oh well, I can always go back to re-read chapters of “6 Months!”

    20. “Simplicity” – When Bette said she wanted that, I knew how this chapter was going to end. I don’t necessarily know how the story will end, though.Their relationship at this point is anything, but simple. Imagine having to look at someone your entire life and feel guilty. Not easy. Very thought-provoking and wonderfully crafted.

    23. Oy, skip you’re killing me. But I do have faith in your writing and this story so I’ll keep reading. Nothing is simple for long and I think Bette will figure out eventually that complicated can work and be simple in its own way. Did that even make sense? Lol.

    24. Yep makes sense the simplicity that Bette wants…although i think she will see that being simple is not always the easy way. Being in a relationship with a person that you dont love is simple ? i dont think so..looks like denial there. But i do agree that now is not the right time for them. Interesting path you got there for Bette. Great story and writing..i hope they can cross paths again up ahead but if not..well it was not meant to be at least for your story ;). Post soon!.

    25. God that was so good. I am so tramatized but not totally surprised. Is this the end or will Tina regroup and fight for Bette? Either way it’s a great story. Thanks

    29. Wow! What a great read! Here’s what I think. Tina should secretly start working in Bette’s garden while she’s at work. And then Skip, in your own eloquent way, somehow have Bette realize that her life is more balanced because Tina is there, yada, yada, yada. As always, thanks~

    31. well, i guess there’s no happiness in the world because there’s no simplicity in the world…this story can only go 2 ways: tina leaves and let bette enjoy her simple but loveless life, or tina stayes and fights for bette…oh, there’s 3rd way: tina finds someone else and lives simple and loveless life…so i hope you choose #2…this chapter was great but heartbreaking

    32. I totally believe that Tina will not give up. She will continue to fight for Bette and her see that they deserve another chance. I have complete faith in you Skip!! :)

    35. Skippy…..so the $64,000 question is “Who is getting married at the end of your version and IC’s version? Oh, the angst and what to do with it? Bette’s armor is up and Tina will need to break thru it. She should not merely get a free pass and just show up. Tina, go get your girl. All’s fair in love and war.

    36. I love all the comments this chapter elicited. Kudus for keeping up la drame, which sure makes for an interesting read. What I would really like to know, and maybe I’m the only one, what did Bette say to Lee over the phone? You were a little elusive with the, “what’s done is done” comment from Bette afterward. Thanks for another great chapter.

    40. yeay… as if season 3 were’nt heartbreaking enough we have to get B&T breaking up all over again in our fan fiction. Skipton I thought you belived in the uber couple…?

    42. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Okay, I’m keeping myself calm here. Loved this: “Watching two little girls go up and down on a see saw, she couldn’t help but marvel at their perfect balance, neither able to achieve her high or low without the other.” Bette needs to realize that with Lee she’ll never have those highs (and yes, even those lows) that make life worth living! Staying simply balanced is fine for a while, but does get boring. I trust you. Let me get back to my mantra. Rome was not built in a day….

    43. Altough this was sad i do understand why Bette said it altough i don’t believe Bette means it.Hope Tina doesn’t give up on Bette.Love this story and i hope you post soon.

    44. Skip I see you have quite a following now…see what happens to good writers!I am amazed at the chemistry Bette and Tina have even in fanfiction!! My heart refuses to give up on these two please post SOON!!

    45. Skip, you got me here. And I thought there was a glimmer of hope when Bette was looking out to sea in Santa Monica. I have faith in you, even though Bette’s decision was hard to read. Someone has to redefine Bette’s “simplicity” and “complication”. Tina, don’t give up on her!! A wonderful chapter, as always.

    46. Oh Skip that was so beautiful and depressing. I saw it coming though.I happen to trust where you are going with this but it still doesn’t make me happy about it.

    48. Dear God above, please don’t be like some of these writers and follow IC’s lead as in S3. Please let Bette find her heart, get over the guilt and go back to Tina. this is just so darned crazy, as if everyone needs to have them break up this season. Please!! Thanks for the post.

    50. I know that Bette feels guilty about the affair and maybe not returning to Tina is her punishment, but I feel in the long run that these two women belong together. As in real life the road is rocky, and windy but when there is this extremely strong love somehow they will find their way back. Bette will not be satisfied with Lee or any other woman. She was not satisfied before Tina and she will not be satisfied without her.

    51. Oh damn. Looks like Tina has encountered a stubborn weed of Bette’s denial. Too bad it’s in a flowerbed of unrealistic expectations. It’s going to be interesting to see just how this garden grows. Loved the symbolism sprinkled throughout the chapter. Marvelous Skip.

    54. Skip it’s so clear that alot of ppl DON’T read the ‘author’s cooments’ before reading the chapter. If they did they’d u’stand what you’re about. Though hard to read, it was progress. Now Tina knows where Bette’s at…she’s terribly broken and scared. What Tina has to do is fight for her. She can’t allow Bette to run from what they have.

    55. An agonising read – but oh so good!Will they ever come back from this? I have to say I have no idea what I would do now if I were Tina – So its a good thing you’re writing it!

    56. To clarify – I’m addicted to B&T angst! More please!At least on the page we know whats going through their heads – don’t always understand that from what happens on screen! More Skipton – More!

    58. Well, now I think I’m glad that S3 isn’t showing in the UK. I don’t think I could take any more angst! Have always loved your writing so am hoping that you won’t let Tina simply accept defeat and walk away, but will try to prise Bette out of her safety zone. “Provocations” would never have been mounted, if Bette had taken the easy route. Come back Bette!

    59. I had to come back and comment as I was late for work this morning, because I signed on and seen you had posted and I could not leave until I read, then once i did I thought oh F**k not only depressed with the show now FF. Please I beg you make it alright I am away to cry again

    61. Skipton,I trust you implicitly so I will go with the flow and sit back and enjoy your wonderful writing.Again, you have surpassed my imagination with this torturous tale.False hope is a terrible and tormenting emotion. It builds up such dreams and falsehoods; it allows the mind to wander and imagine all of the beauty that the world can provide.Then to have it torn away; be stripped of these desires is soul destroying.As always your prefect prose captures and demonstrates all of these ups and down.Tina must now resolve herself to the job ahead and steel her heart to regain what we all know is hers; Bette.I know that Rome wasn’t built is a day but once the foundations were laid the building started to form and a belief in the magnificent of the city abounded. At the moment I feel that everything has been torn down to start again.Will be waiting for your next post as always,Many thanks,Your Loyal Fan.

    62. Okay, I have to step out of the shadows otherwise I would never forgive myself if I didn’t tell you how much of a talented writer you are. I can’t wait to see how your vision unfolds. I have faith!

    63. “Slipperynipple”…I either: 1. Want one 2. Want to be one Or 3. Have one brought ’round! …yes, it’s past my bedtime. I just love that phrase! and I feel so silly.

    64. Not the outcome I was looking for but a belivable one. Bette is still hurting from Tina leaving and as much as I want them back together they still have a lot to sort through. Excellent chapter so well written. Post the next real soon.

    66. Did Tina really think that Bette would just go for the okey-doke and pick up right where they left off? A woman’s heart can only take so much! …’The okey-doke’…that was my father’s phrase. Loved his simple wisdom. Thank you, Skipton, you slipped that one in on us like a master phlebotomist slips in a needle. We didn’t even feel the sting until it was over and the cotton ball was applied. All Done! …where’s my 2006 concision? You knocked me off the wagon of simple phrases, you rascal!

    67. Skip, I know that I can count on you, of all authors, to help them find their way back to each other. This was a great chapter. Much like S3, I think this will take some time to resolve their issues with each other and hopefully find their way back to one another. I love this story. Please continue!

    68. Well, look at all them thar comments! You seem to have stirred the hornets nest! Fun to watch all the buzzing. Bette should be careful what she wishes for, simple can pale over time, if she didn’t know that already.

    71. bette is talkin bout simplicity?!?! why does she ever go for the ultimate betrayal????????Looks like she started it all..and she end things up. Fuck simplicity!

    72. Oh Skip, I feel like I just fell off a cliff. But… Tina’s expectations have been way high from the beginning and I don’t blame Bette for demanding her space here. However…she’s also denying the truth of her feelings with this talk of “simplicity” – ha! not if you have a relationship with another human being. :) Anyway, I’m gonna hang in there. Thanks for another excellent chapter.

    73. I really appreciate that you haven’t taken the easy route in this story. I’m trusting/hoping though, that this is part of the journey. Love the way you write.

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