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Reprisal Reprised- Chapter 22
“Give me one minute” Bette said to Shelly as she made her way back to her office. She had been in back to back appointments for most of the day and a call that she had been expecting had just come through.
Sitting at her desk, she reached for her water bottle and moved the mouse to her computer to bring it to life.
Quickly scanning her e-mail for the document that she needed for this phone call, her eyes immediately stopped when they saw the message from Tina.
Knowing that she didn’t have much time, she couldn’t help from opening the message to get an idea of what the content was about.
Sitting there motionless, she read the entire note, no emotion visible on her face. Taking a deep breath, she quickly typed a brief response and then moved on to what it was that she had been looking for.
“Bette?” she heard Shelly call out. “You ready?”
Briefly resting her head in her hands, she said, “Sure, send him through.”
Looking at her watch, Tina saw that it was close to
Sitting in front of her computer, she re-read the note that she had sent her for probably the tenth time and wondered if she had been right in sending it.
It was just at that time that she heard the ping telling her that she had new mail.
Looking at her inbox, there it was, what she had been waiting to see, a response from Bette.
With a shaking hand, she quickly opened the note and read Bette’s response.
Tina-
Thanks for the note and please excuse this brief response. I have been between meetings all day and currently have someone on hold waiting to speak to me.
I just wanted to let you know that I did receive your note and if it’s alright with you, will call tonight to discuss over the phone versus my trying to type out a response here. You and I both know how long that would take me
Please let me know if you’ll be around tonight and if not, when a good time to call you would be.
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pumpkin says
Skipton – Thank you so much for this – it is a balm in these troubled times. Thank you also for not letting Season 3 scare you away from writing. And, especially, congratulations! The few days before delivery seem to slow down to a crawl, but hang in there — you’re in for the most amazing, rewarding ride of your life!
vam says
Wow! That was lovely and full of hope? Thank you for coming back with this story. Look forward to hearing your news – hope all goes well! Life is going to be DIFFERENT in the best way!
downlow95 says
Yesssss! Thanks Skip for the update. Congrats on the upcoming new arrival.
Massmom says
Wonderful update. I love the way they were in parallel positions but mentally both in their back yard, so nice. You’ve been missed!What a wonderful, exciting time for you and your partner. Best wishes to both of you!
missyang says
Friendship is foreplay, huh? I guess Bette just need some time to accept Tina again. They’re charactered in each other’s bones. How could they erase?
BetteAndTinaForever says
thank you thank you…this was wonderful..it’s slow but they are getting there…true love, gotta believe in it
martinimoonlight says
ur other half and you are pretty lucky.hope all goes well and that u’ll still have time to update this story that i’ve missed.thanks.
smiley says
Everytime I think of this story, lo and behold it magically appears! I love your writings,so full of love,drama,heartfelt emotions. you never cease to amaze me! Congrats on the baby! Your hands will be full!Please post as soon as you can!
Clarity says
Thanks for posting this excellent chapter despite the exciting chapter about to unfold in your life. As for the story, Tina is Bette’s kryptonite. Although Tina’s right to say that she knows they won’t get back together immediately, and I intially wanted Bette to really make Tina beg for forgiveness, I’m giving up the ghost. Sunday’s episode took me to new depths. I hope you’ll get to post soon, Skipton. If not, I’ll just reread everything you previously wrote.
Marti says
Wow! First and foremost, congratulations and my best wishes to you and your partner. Love how your story is progressing. They’ll find their way to one another…when two souls are destined to be one nothing can stand in their way. Again, best wishes during this beautiful time in your lives…
strtgirl1 says
skipton, I have really missed your story, I check for it all the time. Thankyou for a beautifully written storyline, which ever way it goes, I know it will be with class. Your writing is like reading a novel, Always looking forward to the next post. Congrats on the soon to be new arrival. just enjoy life, thats what it is all about. as for S3 Its just a TV Show, just like fan fiction. For our amusement or enjoyment. People gotta remember that more. Blessings to you and your other half.
curious says
always a joy skip and congrats on the baby!!
honda90 says
Congrats on your soon to be package…and you think you don’t have time now to write…we’ll never see you afterwards…thankyou for this chapter and for the ray of hope you leave us with…it means a lot tks
azmama says
Thanks for taking the time out of your busy life to write for us. Your life is about to change in many wondrous ways.
funnyone says
Well done and best wishes.
Farmerduck says
Beautiful post, Skipton. I had missed your baby news if you had posted it in the past. That is so wonderful. Congratulations. I always thought it was so corny when people talked about what a miracle it was, that little screaming infant. But it is a beautiful miracle. Don’t forget your camera like I did! The adventure is about the begin!
phantomframe says
Congrats, Skip! Our daughter just turned 10 months old, and it’s been an amazing journey so far. Your life is going to change so much–so much so, that if we don’t see a post from you until next year, I won’t be surprised!
brigbeach6 says
Skip, that was such a great post, so well written, just beautiful. Yours is truely a story that I always look for and I get all excited when I see a new one! I loved the whole backyard thing, and Tina’s complete honesty. I think maybe if the two of them start to really put things on the table, they will soon come around. Congrats on the baby and I hope you still find some time to finish this tale that you have begun.
phyl says
Love this story…and may all go well with the new baby – congratulations!
justkeepswimming says
Thanks…Always love your writing. You’re one of a select few who gets me reading fan fic on a weekday. Thanks for the update on the baby too!
Madcapper says
Skipton this was really good. Good luck with the baby.
fergz1 says
skipton..thank you so much for the post. I can’t wait for the friendship to begin..
km_new says
Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to post. I wish you and your other half the best with the pending birth.
Jwet says
Hey so the time has finally come. Enjoy the quiet for a moment for soon you won’t remember what it sounds like. Thank you for taking time out when I know you are so busy to put this together. Your writing is as always so stellar. I feel the whimsical tone in Bette and Tina with her hope. Thanks
obzidian says
“One day at a time, Bette, one day at a time”! There seems to be hope yet. Does leaving the door “just cracked so as not to completely close off the yard that she loved so much” signify her feelings for Tina? She still loves Tina and yet she’s scared but still leaving a crack so as not to completely close off her heart? Thanks so much for this hopeful update. Congratulations on the baby.
robbeedee says
Skipton, After everything these gals have been through it is great to see the doorway to communication opening up between them again. The simple pleasure of being comfortable with someone is a major turn on and I hope that Bette will realize this as she starts to spend time with and share her life with Tina again. It is brilliant to see the honesty that now exists in their relationship as Tina plainly states her case and the matter of her emotions and to where she would like this reconnection ending. Thank you for creating this torch to lead me away from the travesty of BnT in Season 3 and to a much more satisfying and appealing place. Will be waiting for your next post as always, Your Loyal Fan. PS – on personal note hope all goes well with the delivery and a new life is in your loving arms soon.
mette hartmann says
I´ve been looking for and missing your update and behold the sun came out in the midst of a snowstorm. Thanks for a truly lovely story with such care for the written word. You truly are an amazing writer. Best wishes to you and your significant other – the two of you are in for the best time ever, and well at least 15 years of sleep depravation. But it is so worth it.
M99 says
Thanks for the update Skipton, congratulations to you and your partner.
coop says
Great update. Its so nice to read something that at least gives us hope. Loved how you ended it with Bette telling Tina about the yard, since thats where the conversation began. Looking forward to more, even though we may need to wait. That couple of hours you found, enjoy why you can, but its all worth it. congrats and good luck.
greentea says
Bette better buckle up because Tina’s at the wheel. I just hope she stays on her side of the road. She seems pretty determined and we don’t want a case of road rage. Love how you’re developing this. Your writing continues to amaze me. Wonderful as always, Skip.
snQQpy says
GT said it best…Tina is at the wheel…I look forward to going along for the ride with them. Now, about that new edition…say it with me….BABYSITTER!!! And if your not quite ready to do the babysitter thing, do like B&T, let your partner hold the baby long enough for you to belt out a couple of chapters!!! -_-
bpottken says
hi, are you going to post soon? soon, pls, i hope
skycaptain says
I miss this story so much. I check the sight daily hoping this story is back. You are a very talented writer.
skslkorty says
Hey..wonderful..you have such a knack for findin authentic voices with your characters. I felt like I was in the bushes close by hearing every word.Sighing Ahhh.. at the end. The garden smelling so nice was such an endearing mention..something 2 people who had shared the same space for so long would care about.No matter how eager we are to read more your parnter and baby to be take priority..OK Your world is soon gonna rock like never b/4 CONGRATULATIONS
ut says
Yes this is wonderful and excited, and can’t wait to see how the friendship go. OK post soon please, thanks!
mariam says
waoooooooo full of hope i see ,thanks a lot ,that what i want for them.
pandamel says
Skip glad to see your back! This was an excellent chapter for B&T to start anew, I can’t wait for you to continue, I may just have to re=read your other stories in the mean time:)
techgal says
Yes, you’ve been gone, but when you return you come back with a vengeance! Great! …no pressure, huh Tina?
Down Low says
Loving spouse, new addition on the way, successful career, and you can write the wrongs of the world….Jimmy “Skipton” Stewart “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
gerrie7 says
at last!!!! Skip, you know how i feel about your story. THank you so very much for this. Am excited about this friendship between bette and tina…i think deep down bette knows what she’s feeling but just having some difficulty surfacing it. Can’t wait for your next post.
wo`wo says
awwwwwww..needed this to warm my b&t heart.gave me hope.warm wishes to both of you..congrats on the comin new addition to the family!
strgrllvslwrd says
Thanks for taking the time to update. However few and far between your posts are this is still an amazing advventure. Your life will never be the same after the little one comes along. Enjoy the quiet now.
T. says
Firstly, I guess I can say CONGRATS on your new bundle of joy by now…CONGRATULATIONS and God Bless you all! Secondly, I love the hope that this chapter brings! Love, T.