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Reprisal Reprised- Chapter 8
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“Deal” smiled
Placing the phone back on its cradle, Tina rested her head back against the headboard of her bed.
“God I’m tired” she said to her empty hotel room.
“Joan may cost a fortune but she is so worth it” she thought to herself.
She had just spent the last 30 minutes telling Joan about the time that she had shared with Bette. As she expected, Joan had had quite a bit of feedback but ultimately, seemed proud of Tina for coming clean with Bette, at least partially that is, and, she had to admit, she felt good about that as well.
What she was not able to get out of her mind though was the way that Bette had responded to her, looked at her. She had expected the anger, the aloofness and the distance, but what she had gotten was way beyond that. There was a coldness there, a vacancy, ultimately, a complete and utter lack of caring that she had never before experienced with Bette. No matter how upset Bette may have been with her in the past, there was never a time that she had looked into her eyes and seen nothing there. Bette’s eyes were a mirror of her soul and Tina had always been able to read her perfectly just by looking into those eyes, the part of Bette that could never lie.
And so, this is what scared her, terrified her actually, the fact that she saw nothing there, nothing to help gauge what it was that Bette was feeling or going through. Tina didn’t know whether she had lost all access to that view or whether Bette had just mastered cutting it off, especially from Tina.
Regardless of the answer, the fact remained that Tina was completely in the dark when it c
Getting off of the bed, she made her way over to the mini bar where she grabbed the bottle of red wine. Pouring herself a glass, she returned to the bed, knowing that she should probably order something for dinner. She knew that the food would be wasted though. She had no appetite, the mere thought of food actually nauseating her.
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on my way to an interview. so ill comment later. jesus skippy. you sure bring it though. be back later.
oh my..i hope the other did not take sides and let B&T do whatever they want they need to talk more and im with Tina you go girl and get your womam back..great chapter Skip please post soon thanks :o)
Good luck albeez on the interview.
Now for the story…
I’m liking that Tina has to make the effort to reconnect…welcome change. But it’ll be interesting to see her go about it b/c I’m sure she too has changed. The big question is, “Will Bette be able to trust her again?” I’m hoping she does but then again, if Bette’s eyes are lifeless, it seems like it’s gonna be dang near impossible. Maybe very good friends with ridiculous amounts of never-to-be-touched sexual energy? Nahhhh, that’ll never work!
UH OH wait till kit gets a hold on tina..good lord skip still hooked continue soon
Skipton,
This story is just starting and already I am completely addicted to it.
It is so realistic that when two people care for each other as much as Bette and Tina do that after a argument or falling out that they lash out, rebuked and act remotely in one another’s presence. What they need to do is get to a safe and secure place where one of them will take that leap of faith and trust the other with all of the pent-up hurt and sorrow that they feel.
Only by sharing their inner most fears and anxieties can they move forward. You do have to deal with the past and all it contains but you also have to live in the moment and plan for the future.
As for the pacing of this story; it was wonderfully, wickedly deliberate. I want to see the gals reunited but in the other hand want this to be deserved and not demanded.
Your writing is beautiful and captures all of the characters uniquely and true to the screen versions: Shane’s ability to keep a secret; Dana’s failure to understand Alice’s gentle jibs: Alice’s rhetorical “Fuck me’s”; Kit’s defense of her sister; Bette’s self-reliance and Tina’s generosity of spirit.
I love the tender ebb and flow of this terrific tale.
I will be waiting and watching for your next post.
Your Loyal Fan
Kit has become as protective as a lioness with her cubs. She’s seen the broken Bette and knows that if she breaks again, there will not be enough emotional glue to ever put her back together fully again.
Shane is a woman of honor. Although none of the gang might see that right now, but keeping one’s word is a sacred promise. Her loyalty to her friends runs deep and they should know that she would do the same for them if asked.
Even though Alice and Bette may butt heads from time to time, Alice is always going to be there for her. She will not over indulge, but simply allow Bette a safe place to stop while she considers her journey.
Tina’s inability to read Bette shouldn’t come as a suprise. Once upon a time she was able to see below the surface, much like an Etch-a-sketch. Now however, that screen has been tilted and shaken in such a way that it is now blank. She now has to work from intuition instead of the obvious.
They can circle the wagons all they want to protect Bette. But ultimately, Bette will have to be the one to make the decision on how or if she should handle Tina.
Excellent chapter. You convey the deep emotions of those that have a history together that have loved and lost so well.
WOW… SKIP… you really brought it on here today… and kit… she needs to lighten up…we all know how shane is..a true loyal friend… and i think the family should at least let bette and tina talk… because in the end bette and tina have the final say… and from what you wrote they are both still hurting… and looks like they are still in love with each other…
bring it on baby… love your stories…
ooooo baby, Tina’s in deep and Bette? Well, Bette’s reaction tells me that she was very affected by Tina’s visit. Shane may not have pleased Kit, but I think she did the honorable thing.
This is a great story, Skip!
Skippy, you just ripped my heart out here. What a beautifully written – though painful tale. Keep going with this, please.
I’m looking forward to your process, as you rehabilitate Tina. I’m going to observe my reactions, as my feelings for her, spurred on by your writing, turn toward the positive. I’m assuming this will happen, eventually.
For now, I’m back in the office with Kit.
My oh my Skip. That was awesome. Bette on that bed, rocking back and forth. Tina leaving completely undid her and I understand that better after this chapter. I love your Alice…maybe because I use that expression way to much. Lol. As always I can’t wait for your next post!
my my skip u created great emotion in both B&T. cant wait until they get a chance to really talk and work this mess out
LOVE IT SKIP..GREAT JOB..THANKS
“I’m gonna bring it back, baby. I swear that to you.”
Bring IT Tina…..Bring IT!!
skippy – such pain. but such love. cuz its there. bette cant for the life of her figure out just what the hell happened. i believe she really knows that tina could never lash/hurt another like what she did if for not a good reason. tina really must have been a mess. but talking will help. and kit. if kit is so bent out of shape then maybe she ought to go and talk to tina. i think tina will be able to hold her own and matybe just maybe shell she the why and get it. well techie why are you in the office with kit. i think kit needs to lighten the hell up on shane. shane the devoted. is that a saint of some sort. i love how you draw all these characters. so defined and different but there for the other. this is hard but will be worth it.
Barrie – thanks. i think it went well. will know by friday. *fingers crossed*. and the reason bettes eyes are lifeless is cuz tina has been gone, IMHO. she needed to understand the why. only tina can give that.
skippy – havent loosened my grip on the arm rests. my stomach is still in knots. and hell, it better be worth it.
snQQpy right behind you.
Dont fault Shane, she was asked to do something and she did. Being very honorable but that is Shane. Kit is very protected of Bette,Bette will have to make up her own mind about Tina. .Tina could have stayed and hated Bette or leave get help and learn to trust and love her. Thanks
wow…great update…looking forward to Tina and Bette actually conversing.
Tina is going to have to fight her way through a few people to get to Bette. I know Tina was wrong for taking of on Bette but her friends need to cut her some slack she has also been hurting. Post soon
I never leave a comment in your history before but I love the way you write , You cherish the caracthers so much that every time I read your stories you leave my heart warm and for that thank you very much Skipton rules!
I am having a great Fan Fiction day. So many wonderful authors have posted and the commenters comments are top notch as well. Skip thank you for writing another story. Your voice on the site rings loud, clear and resoundingly orginal and honest. Best of everything to you and your family.
i love this story.(as i did your other ones)you express it all so well, looking forward to more chapters so post soon plz.
Hey skip that was so great Thanks I hope they really back to each other Tina and Bette it’s look like the beginning Please continue post soon Thanks!!
Skip, this is terrific stuff as usual. I know your story will be nuanced and, I hope, long. I just want to flow along with this as I did with “6 months.” That was probably my favorite piece on this site. Ponch
I haven’t been reading much but luckily came across this tonight. The emotions are well defined. Misaligned readiness and timing often impact relationships. Both have been unwilling to listen borne of hurt and disappointment. I look forward to the resolution, whatever that may be. Thanks.
I love this story. Tina has some explaining to do but it will be worth it. Bette let her back in…please.
Okay Skipton,>
Please tell Tina to return to wherever it is she came from. She is really starting to get on my nerves. As much as I love B&T together, I’m not sure this is healthy. And to quote Bette. “Please…do not fucking do this, not again…” Tina shouldn’t go ‘round tryin’ (as Kit would say) to ease her way back into Bette’s heart. <
“Tina asked me not to say anything” she weakly explained. << And Shane, you listened to a professional escape artist because?? >>
At least I remained grounded this time and for that I thank you. Great chapter btw.
p.s. Do we get to meet the ‘friend’ from the picture at Shane’s b’day party??
Great update. Love how you’ve got everyone’s emotions in complete turmoil. There mad, confused,protective,and some without saying may be a bit happy. Shane has always been the realist, never taking sides, just watching and waiting. They all need to back off just a bit and wait and see. Lets hope that Tina means what she says about getting Bette back, and that she has half of the determination that Bette has always had when the situation was reversed. Lets be honest, when you love someone the way those two love each other there can only be an us or a we, it can never be just friends.
First, I have just read all of your stories and they were AWESOME. Much props to you for writing such a tale. You really have a talent for capturing all the emotions each character goes through. Your stories flow so naturally and the drama you create is fantastic. From reading this series and comparing it to you previous fiction, I am safe to assume that Tina has a very valid reason for leaving again, though painful nonetheless valid. It sounds like she had a severe nervous breakdown. Based on your character portrayal I think Bette and Tina’s relationship have only two ways to go either they are together or never see each other again…no friendships in between. Thier love is hard and strong, niether would be able to just watch from the sidelines. Please continue..I will brace myself for the emotionally drama that you will bring in the next chapter!!!
this road is sure gonna be bumpy and wild. but eventually..finding their way back to each other…is inevitable right? :)
Thanks so much for this new chapter. Love the way this is coming together. You really paint the individual conflicts, emotions, and agendas so well that I feel for each of them and what they’re going through.
you are one of my very favorites and so the joy of reading your story again is thrilling. And I’m loving having Bette be the injured party and Tina having to work her way back into Bette’s heart. Can;t wait to learn why Tina took off.
Alright, we’ve been teased for almost a week now, can we get another chpater? Given that Tina maintained her career life I don’t think she had a breakdown, but what made her leave and push for a divorce from Bette, only to come back begging? Inquiring minds want to know. Also let Bette tell Kit I love you, I need you to be there for me, but let me settle this Tina thing on my own, with your support, not your rules.