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    Reprisal Reprised- Chapter 21

    Story written on February 13, 2006 by Skipton.
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    There was a time that you were everything to me Bette, no decision, regardless of how large or small, was made without weighing the effect or impact on you.  I am trying to adjust to a different mind set, but honestly, am not finding it all that easy.  I can not get through the day without wondering how you are doing, wondering what you’re up to, if you’re happy, if you’re sad, if you’re taking care of yourself and selfishly, if you ever think of me.

     

    I know that just friendship is a stretch for us, but as I have said, if the alternative to not being in a relationship with you is nothing, I simply can’t accept that.

     

    Bottom line Bette, I’ll take what it is that you feel you can share with me because whatever that is, it will be so much better than what we have now, which is basically nothing.

     

    I hope you don’t feel that I am ambushing you with all of this.  I’ve wanted to write you for weeks, but have just not been able to get up the courage.

     

    My feelings for you have not changed since we last spoke.  I am still in love with you, Bette.  Please know that when making your decision. 

     

    I hope to hear from you soon-

     

    T

     

    Rereading what she had just written, Tina rested the cursor above the Send button. 

     

    “What the fuck do I have to lose at this point?” she asked herself as she clicked the Send button and watched the message disappear before her eyes, to be delivered to a willing recipient she hoped.

     

    Moving the laptop from her lap, she rested her head against the back of the sofa and thought about the possible reactions from Bette.  The best, she knew, would be for Bette to respond immediately telling her that she was willing to try the friendship route.  The worst?  She didn’t even want to allow her mind to go there because it just wasn’t an option.

     

    Pushing herself off of the sofa, Tina stood and stretched.  Looking back down at her computer, she said, “I really don’t have anything to lose, right?”

     

    But her question went unanswered, the soft humming of the laptop the only sound to be heard.

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    1. thanks for making time for the story you are telling – you have such a sincere writing voice – so clear and deep. thank you.and I’m with you I bet the actresses feel as ambushed as the fans by some of IC’s decisions.

    4. mc is right…you have such a sincere writing voice. You are able to tap into the deepest emotions with such ease, that I am constantly surprised to find myself not breathing, or feeling an ache in my heart. It’s like I don’t expect it…it just naturally happens. Thank you for your time and for sharing your talent. And, thank you for your incredible comments on my last couple chapters. They mean the world to me…I respect your voice so much, and had hoped that I had achieved just what you said. Thank you.

    5. Skip..You express our pain so well. What is IC doing with TiBette? Drama is one thing but this is slash and burn. Thank goodness for writers like you who at least have them trying to communicate.

    6. Beautiful, and heartbreaking but always waiting for more. I had no idea that people were actually attacking MS Holloman, although I’m not surprised. It’s hard sometimes to seperate the performance from the performer as I believe Mia has suffered from that as well…

    7. For the most part I’ve tried to keep away from the spoilers but a friend emailed it all to today and I glad I read because it way to depressing.So the other six EP I won’t be watching. I find it a bit to much “drama” to pack into 6 EP.Sadly even the fic’s seem to have been affected. Even AMG has not post in a while.Anyway Skipon I don’t log on often to comment but your stories are always a pleasure to read so do keep writing.

    9. Tina’s note is all about what she wants. At no point since she walked out on Bette has she considered what Bette wanted. Not the night she left, not the days she refused to see her. Not when she pushed for divorce. This is all about Tina does she even see this? Honestly what’s in it for Bette? I know we basically want them back together, but I don’t see the “what’s in it for me” for Bette, until Bette decides she wants Tina.

    11. SKIP… i am so glag you posted… even though it hurts to see them like this… it also kills me reading other comments… i no i have not posted… but for me its been a few reasons… the show is a big reason… but also health reasons… my mind is not with it… but thank you for posting and i know you will find a way to get them together…

    12. Fantastic story, it’s such a pleasure and a thrill to read you, short or long chapters, please keep them coming.And I totally agree with you about your comment regarding Laurel Holloman, it takes a great actrice to provoke emotions as intense and different as love, hate, compassion or anger. And Laurel Holloman has proved again and again that she can do it whatever the storyline.Bravo Laurel, we love you.

    13. Skip, thanks for writing and I agree wholeheartdly with what you said in regards to them bashing The actress is not the character. And IMO that should go with all the actors/actresses. Its one thing to dislike the character and s/l and another to bash thier ability. Everyone has their own opinions just a little brash sometimes. And I have read all your stuff and it gives me hope that maybe IC is giong towards the same approach. Abscence makes the heart grow fonder. Sometimes you have to let someone go to get them back.. Thanks for the post and update soon! :)

    14. Oh brother, I could almost taste Tina’s hesitation. Been there, done that. Distressing to hear that there are those so ignorant to confuse the performer with the role, but it often rules this world as any news broadcast can confirm. Could it possibly be enough for IC to show anyone some mercy?

    16. i don’t know why anyone would attack laurel h she’s a good actress given what ic has done to her in s3-don’t like the writing of tina but thats because i want them together and i think most do great chapter write soon and i hope the girls in your story find their way to each other can only make them stronger post soon

    18. Thank you so much for this. This made my day for sure…tina processing her thoughts. Would love to know what Bette’s thinking. Hope you do find the time to post soon. Take care.

    21. Skipton thanks for taking the time to post another chapter of the story. Hope you are feeling better soon. Yes, the show stinks right now and here’s hoping that you will find a way to get them together again. thanks for the post.

    22. Skip……thanks for posting such a great chapter. i always look for your updates and smile whenever i see them. totally agree with your comment’s….who the hell know’s what is going on with IC.

    23. Would Bette really have the gall to reply this way to Tina’s quote: “but bottom line is Bette, I can’t be here and not see you. I can’t be here and not talk to you.”:…THEN LEAVE, YOU DID IT BEFORE NOW DO IT AGAIN I AM GETTING ON WITH MY LIFE..Skip you did sneak in a comment about “where to live” when Bette came over for dinner, though Tina sternly indicated she was back for good was this an opening? What drama, but would you really take us there? I could buy it, but would rather Tina get off her high horse and see what she did to Bette, I don’t think she has any idea

    24. Skip, thanks for the brief posting. In Tina’s words “That being said, I thought that I should let you know that as I mentioned, (OK, I’M ONE OF THOSE STALKER TYPES THAT P.M.ed YOU FOR ANOTHER CHAPTER) I miss you terribly (I CHECK FOR YOUR POSTINGS DAILY) and am telling you this not so that you feel that you need to do anything about it, (OK, THAT’S A LIE…OF COURSE I WANT YOU TO POST MORE!!!) just so that you know that it’s how I’m feeling. (SAD AND FRUSTRATED WHEN NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I PUSH THE “Next Post by This Author” BUTTON!!!) Please post soon :-)

    25. Skipton..so great to come on and read a new chapter from you…short or long..I’ll take what you have to give. I am glad that you posted the comment about Laurel. She is an amazing woman and I don’t think she would choose to be playing Tina this way. She has admitted it is very hard and she misses the love. The people that can’t separate Tina/Laurel…they better seek help. I also know you will be good to our tibette hearts

    26. This is getting good Skip. I wonder how Bette will react to Tina’s email. Once again, I find myself in Tina’s corner hoping she can reclaim the love that still exists between them. I’ve heard persistence breaks resistance. Is that the case here? Loved it…

    27. so glad you are back. Wonderful as always. Agree with your comments 100%. Both LH and JB did not want the B&T relationship to play out like it is. Makes them both better actors in my mind that they can still play the parts so convincingly. IC should feel all the wrath, not poor LH :)

    29. Oh man, Tina’s email broke my heart! Skipton, your writing is amazing. Even though Tina went AWOL on Bette in your story, the way you write Tina is making it hard for me to vilify her. You’re breakin’ me down, Skipton! By the way, I agree with what you said about Laurel. S3 Tina is killing me but I sooooooo respect Laurel’s acting. Please continue with the story when you can.

    30. this is heartbreaking…of course bette had all the rights to make her decision but i agree with tina, nothing for them is not an option, they have too much to share no matter what happened between them….and it’s a shame that people attacking Laurel, no wonder she said she was nervous for the season to begin…i think Laurel is doing a wonderful job with a crappy storyline and with the way her character is presented, i hope people will learn to distinguish between characters and actresses….in your story i hope Bette and Tina will reunite

    31. Thanks for coming back to this Skip you are missed when you are away. MC and Sea are on the money with their comments and as always Techie is our comic relief.

    32. Wonderful story, love the emotions you provoke with your story. Sorry to hear Laurel’s getting flack because of her portrayal of Tina. Luckily can’t read them because Showtime doesn’t allow access outside the US, but equally that means I can’t leap to her defence either. These personal attacks seem very unfair, particularly, as was evident by what she said in London, as she cares so much about the programme and what it can do for the community as a whole. Thanks for pointing this out and hope you don’t mind me coming to her defence within this comment. Look forward to reading more Skip!

    35. Skip..this is so what I needed…thanks for posting. After the previews for next week…I needed a pick me up! I agree also with what you said…I don’t like where Tina the character is going but I absolutely adore Laurel Holloman…and what a good job she is doing for us to all be up in arms about where her character is going. She can only do amazing things with the scripts she is handed…she certainly is actign the hell out of the IC dribble…lol!

    37. You do have a honest and sincere manner of conveying the heartfelt emotions of these characters. The ease in which you write their thoughts and feelings, overwhelms me and makes me hold my breathe in anticipation. Thanks for taking the time to write your wonderful story and for your comments about S3. Yes, we are disappointed and perplexed with the uncertainty of the character of Tina; however, Laurel Holloman (the actress) is doing an amazing job in portraying her. Thank you again, Skip

    38. just want to say Vam – agree with you – I too am kinda relieved that we can’t see what is being written about LH – seems v. unfair – she can only work with the material that shes given. Lucky for us she does such a great job with it! THANK YOU Laurel

    39. I AM SORRY. I AM SORRY I LEFT YOU IN SUCH A HORRIBLE ABRUPT WAY. I AM SORRY I NEVER CONTACTED YOU FOR SEVEN MONTHS. PLEASE, CAN YOU FORGIVE ME? …Is it really so hard, Tina? Pride goeth before a fall, baby, and you should consider yourself ‘fallen’. So, she wants to hear from Bette, can’t stand not hearing from her…how did she think Bette stood it? BTW – I hate what they are doing to Tina on SHO too. She wants and gets her autonomy – and then turns around and sleeps with one of her subordinates? Surrenders her power to a man? WTF? God bless LH, she is a good soldier. I’ll defend her to the end. Well, at least she is working and her baby can get new shoes. I hope she will prevail in the end. Thanks!

    43. It’s great to see a new chapter from you, Skipton. Once T decided to write the e-mail she got it all out, didn’t she? The ball is in Bette’s court now, though, and T and the rest of us will just have to wait. Leslie seemed like a pretty nice distraction. :} Brava to your comments. Nobody seems to understand why Tina is behaving the way she is and LH is doing her best with what’s been given to her. Separate the character from the actor, for sure!

    44. skip, you keep writing your story, we will all be happy. As far as IC Havent watched the last two weeks, been out of town, NoW after what you wrote. I dont think I will I Love Laurel Holloman though, she is a verry good actress./ Was the show that bad? yuk

    45. skipton,great writing ,heartbreaking but great.could we have some more post??????hope so because that’s not it,no way.we ‘re talking ’bout Bette and Tina here aren’t we???

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