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So far apart
She was physically fit, sculpted, and toned from swimming and a regular workout schedule with a personal trainer. Harrison was Dana’s tennis partner but he was also Bette’s personal fitness coach. Exercise and meditation were two things Bette would not sacrifice. They were important to her physical and emotional well-being. Although Tina might consider them extravagances for Bette they were essential.
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Bette was being quiet so as not to disturb Tina or wake Angie who was asleep in a bassinet in their bedroom so when Tina spoke in the dark Bette suspected she’d been waiting up.
”How was the meditation group? Did you have an epiphany or something?”
What Bette also suspected by the tone of voice which was dripping with sarcasm was that Tina was still angry. Obviously she hadn’t gotten over their earlier fight. Like Alice had tried with Dana at breakfast that morning, Tina too tried using passive-aggressive behavior to get a rise out of Bette, but like Dana Bette didn’t take the bait.
Even though they were on different paths to recovery both Bette and Dana were about to embark on a life changing journey. This took precedence in their minds over vengeful, mean-spirited rejected lovers. They both knew they’d hurt the women they loved in a way that they might never be fully forgiven for, but they couldn’t spend the rest of their lives on probation or living with regrets. Life was too short. It was time to live it to the fullest and not waste it wallowing in guilt and despair.
“Or something … it was interesting. How was your evening … did you get a sitter?” Bette answered.
“No I canceled my plans.” Tina responded.
“How was Angie?” Bette asked wanting to make sure her daughter had a good evening.
“She was great. She just wanted to play. I had a hard time putting her down. Is she usually like that?” Tina asked. Sadly she wasn’t Angie’s primary care giver so she knew little of the child’s usual behaviors.
“Mostly on days when I’m away from her. I guess she misses me. I’m sure she misses you too. We both miss you.” Tina didn’t answer and Bette didn’t repeat it. She knew Tina heard her the first time.
“Do you have an early call in the morning … maybe you should try to get some sleep? I’m still wired so I’ll probably be up for a while.” Bette suggested wanting to end the conversation.
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Trying to live your life for or thru someone is pointless if you are the only one trying.BETTE should not allow TINA to treat her this way and to belittle her is way over the top.DANA/LARA opposites whereas they are going into unchartered waters and anger is the one emotion DANA clutches like its a life raft.Sad scenes all the way around.
dunnthat, thanks for being the first to comment. I named this chapter ‘so far apart’ because Bette and Tina are not even on the same planet right now. As painful as it is Bette will realize soon enough that she can’t fix things between them while Tina has no desire to even try, They are on different paths to self-discovery. They need to complete their individual journeys before they can even begin to be a couple again. Dana’s anger and treatment of Lara will be a test of their strength as a couple but at least their foundation is solid and can withstand more.
A late start for me today – ‘life’ getting in the way again !
This post is so well considered and written BAT, thank you. I wish I had read something like this 20 years ago !
Well on to the next post, as you see, still reading :)
I like that you have Bette voice her thoughts and clearly adresses the issues she thinks they have to work on..
At least Tina is thinking about Bette’s words and is starting to analyse her own reactions.
And now to the next part … :)
The certainty for harmony and duration of any relationship is respect for individuality. Love is not to cancel each other. You must maintain a routine in which their wishes, the “I” of each stay alive. But when that individuality is bordered by negligence, is a sign that something is not right in relação.E this is happening to our couple.
The complete constellation.