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Something so right – chapter 51
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“As I said – very old fashioned “
“Its not old fashioned “
“Maybe it’s a generational thing “
“I know that our relationship would end if either of us cheated “
“I don’t agree. I do see that you and Tina are soul mates. You will probably end up living together for the rest of your lives. But fidelity doesn’t have to be the end of the line “
Bette shook her head “I don’t agree “
Niall shrugged “The reason that infidelity isn’t an issue is that we are honest with one another – I tell Sarah when I am going to see Paula – she knows her – well in a town this small its
impossible for their paths not to cross “
“And you know when she is having it with the hired hand ?”
Niall nodded – Bette was struggling to see how knowing made it right.
“Tina is my daughter and I love her but she is perhaps more romantic than we were – she always believed that one day her Prince Charming would come along and sweep her off her feet “
Bette laughed “Not a phrase that’s been applied to me in the past “
“Well from what she told me when we were in LA – you swept her off her feet. You were gallant and polite. She is a sucker for that – the fact that you are her Princess Charming is just one of those things. She loves you – I see how she looks at you and she just is so besotted by you. I guess that explains why she is so angry with her mother “
Bette put her coffee cup beside her feet and sighed
“ I don’t want her to fall out over with anyone over me. I want to be part of your family. I see
what she feels about you all. The last thing that I want is that we can’t come here because Tina and Sarah are arguing over me “
“Sarah can’t win an argument with Tina over you – I see that – Sarah has a stubborn streak that has always been there and has never faded. But I am more thoughtful and flexible I guess. I see that Tina knows that she is with her soul mate – and nothing is going to make her side with anyone over you. Tina is totally loyal and she is totally loyal to you “
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I was thinking the same thing as pandamel. Maybe Bette will get a vhance to see a picture of this Brenda then she will at least knowif she had anything to do with her in the first place. Thanks for posting.
Yikes, if Tina’s dad is a Yankees fan and Melvin is a Red Sox fan… don’t ever introduce them. Blood bath. Loved the chapter and cannot wait to see what happens with Sarah.
Bette is right whatever works for tina’s parents. tina shouldn’t be so judgemental and her mom should not be so judgemental based on rumors. open marriage is tricky situation doesn’t work for everyone, sorta like what shane was saying in the camp fire scene. excellent update ally. love the heart to heart with tina’s dad and bette…:)PPS
Glad that Bette is there for Tina. It must have been hard for Tina growing up with that and not understanding it, but apparently the open marriage works for her parents. I have confidence you will work this all out. Thanks for posting!
poly tunnels???? im daft. thx
Interesting chapter. I think its one thing for consenting adults to decide to have an open marriage. But to do it when you have children, in a small Southern town, it must have been fairly humiliating for the children. Considering where Tina is from it would have totally been part of the gossip mill..and not looked kindly on. So, I could see where that would be very upsetting for a child. I mean I don’t care what adults decide to do but sometimes those decisions have ramifications on other people in their lives that need to be acknowledged. Looking forward to more.
Wow!!! That is really an open marriage. Very radical. What happens when that sex turns into affection and love? To have a decade-long affair? Has to be more than sex, right?
Methinks this is foreshadowing of the issue of fidelity in Bette and Tina’s relationship down the road. Am I right? I couldn’t have an open marriage myself. PPS
I agree with pandamel and hope that Sarah over hears how Bette is there for Tina and able to help her through this without being judgemental. Bette is so right, rather than trying to judge her parents lives, Tina needs to simply try to live her owns. Maybe this is part of the reason Willow wants to go away to school. Maybe she needs a breather.
Bette is so gentle and wonderful with Tina, I love this Bette, thank you Ally, we definitely missed you.
What a revelation on Thanksgiving Day, open marriages are not for everyone and if they can make it work, more power to them. There are too many things rolling around out there today to have an open marriage, some you can’t get rid of, it’s too risky and dangerous. Happy that Bette makes Tina know that she understands and it’s not something they will ever do. Sarah should lighten up, those that live in glass houses can not afford to throw stones. Thanks for the chapter AllyE.
Wow Ally, great Niall/Bette and then Bette/Tina discussion about open marriages. I have never understood them myself, but if it works for two people that’s the main thing. However, even if it works for them, it doesn’t always work for their children as we saw with Tina. Wonderful story!
I love how supportive and understanding Bette is with Tina. Hope you are feeling okay.
I totally agree…no sharing! Hope that Tina’s mom is like hiding in the shadows and witnesses this scene and starts to come around! PPS
Just what is Tina’s problem that she is so utterly close minded? Because she was embarassed by her parents when she was a teenager? EVERYBODY is embarassed by their parents when they’re teenagers! And as for Bette, I think her issue with Mel wasn’t his infidelity (although it may well have been for his wives), but that his treatment of her ranged from the cold and distant to the outright hostile. But then, Bette and Tina wouldn’t be the first ‘liberals’ I’ve encountered who were rigidly prejudiced. Was it really Bette’s business to inform Tina that her fears of her mother having a new stud were true? And was that a good way of getting Tina to calm down? Maybe Niall should have a heart to heart with Tina on the back porch like he did with Bette.
Really really liking this interesting twist to Tina’s family.
I’m not a fan of open marriages, but if this one has worked for Mom and Dad. That’s well and good. It however doesn’t seem to go so well for the children. They have a loving family, but not without its troubles. Bette, because of her background, seems to accept it better than most. Love this story!!! Keep it coming.
Your writing is so amazing! I had the same thought as pandamel, is Sarah possibly overhearing this????
That was great and like Bette with Tina’s father, hope Tina’s mom will come around soon. Love B&T, Bette is there for her. Plese post more, thanks!
famous last words from Bette? I do hope not. T’s been hurt enuff by her parents open marriage. pps
Just three things, Ally…continue, continue, continue!:)
Maybe Bette should run a check on Brenda. Does help to know who you are up againts. Loving your story. Thanks for sharing.
COOL!!! Thanks Ally! Take care.
Wow! Crazy stuff! I hope Sarah overhears this? Or comes around soon…or something…Great job! Can’t wait for more!
I feel bad for Tina but I am glad that Bette is there and understand.I couldn’t have an open marriage myself. Thanks Ally.