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The bitterest Pill
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She was vaguely aware that Alice had left the room – maybe she was checking on Angie. She glanced at the door that lead to the front door which opened and the skinny frame of Shane McCutcheon walked in. Bette at first thought that she was hallucinating – Shane was in Paris with her wife and running a wildly successful hair salon – there was no way she was here in LA. No sooner had Bette seen Shane but following her into the room came the tall elegant form of Helena Peabody. Bette managed to stand up, her legs seemed to fold under her and she was caught in the nick of time by Shane, Helena and Alice all reaching her within a few seconds and all of them embracing for a long time. All the tears that Bette had been holding inside her came out in with a shattering sob of pain. Helena could feel the pain shuddering from Bette – she held onto her and her friends for all she was worth hoping that somehow, they could cushion some of the agony that Bette was feeling.
None of the friends knew how long they held Bette – it seemed to be forever – yet it also felt like it was no time at all. When Bette finally stopped sobbing, they all slowly released their hold on her.
She sat down and stared at them
“I – I don’t know what to say “
“We are here and we are here for you “Shane said
“First things first – Alice – order the biggest Chinese banquet you can. Shane and I haven’t eaten in 6000 thousand miles and we are starving – you Porter are going to eat – get some beers from somewhere as well Alice – I am parched “
Alice smiled “Yes Helena “
“And while you are doing that – I am going upstairs to see my favourite rebellious 12-year-old and tell her that Shane and I are back in town”
She gave them all a huge smile and headed upstairs to find Angie.
Left alone there was a long silence. Alice was looking through her phone for a good Chinese take away that would deliver to this address. Shane sat down and looked at Bette
“I am so sorry about this Bette – did you see it coming ?”
“No – I didn’t see it Shane I have been trying to see if there were any clues that she was miserable – there wasn’t – maybe she is a better actress than I ever thought she was. She had me fooled Shane – I thought we had a good marriage – not perfect but solid – really strong. We talked and took time for one another. And all along she says that she was miserable. How am I going to keep going – I have lost my sister and my wife in a year – I cannot keep anyone close to me. I just feel so lost – like a part of me went out of the door when Tina left. She hates me and she won’t be back – this is the end of the greatest relationship I have ever had or I could ever dream of having. No one will ever love me or understand me the way that Tina did – that’s gone, vanished “
“Its bound to be hard at first Bette – you two worked it out the last time – you two have split up a lot of times “
“She never fell in love with anyone else “
“Henry or whatever his name was “Shane suggested
“She never fell in love with a woman – Tina has never loved any woman but me – that’s the difference Shane. It’s over and I have to swallow it somehow – I just don’t know how I am going to”
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Yeah, yeah. lets all blame Tina. When Bette cheated – lets understand and forgive, and even find some excuse for her, like someone tried after s1 TLW – how she was miserable and not got any attention from Tina (hmm, forget that Tina just have miscarriage, yeah). And mostly they forgot how Bette sometime treat with Tina like a servant, how she dismissed her in front of her father, how even before miscarriage she asked herself – if she fallen out love with Tina.
Yeah, Bette we all can forgive.
But when Tina left her in s3 – she’s traitor, not excuse. Lets even in fanfic paired Bette with someone else, they all better for her, that this traitor.
Hi allyemmerson,
Good to see you back!
My heart broke to ???????????? when i read in previews that Tina left Bette and broke again reading this short story. I don’t know if this was a one time story, but i must admit that i will only read Tibette stories with a happy Tibette ending.
Happy Boxing Day!
You always were brave in your writing, and you continue to be by writing from a point of view you knew wouldn’t be popular. And, you did such a great job! Thanks Ally…and it’s so great to have you writing L Word fanfic again! :-)
Now, since we did challenge each other, I guess it’s my turn. Yikes! :-)
Hola Ally que bueno que estés de vuelta pero quiero historias de tibette juntas y con finales
felices esta historia me dejo muy triste
This is a well written story…..I am one who believes that breakups are seldom sudden and seldom because someone fell in love with someone else instantaneously and then decided to to leave. It may seem that way to begin with in the first few days or weeks. But when a real examination of the history of the couple is taken, there will always be signs of discord or inattentiveness or the avoidance of the other in the couple. How can Tina say that she was miserable with Bette and not show some signs of being miserable? Happiness which is not real can only be faked but for a short period of time. Then most people do the run, hide and avoidance mode or the argue and antagonism modes. And most of these signs are apparent long before an affair takes place.
When Bette says we were talking and giving each other time. My question would be what was the depth of your conversations? Did both of you really hear and understand the feelings and emotions which were the support structure of the relationships. If every conversation was about how terrible work is and horrible some person was treating you at work, that may be talking, but its not communicating.
Another author of this stories said once that in a relationship it’s always harder to be present, to commit and to stand and fight for a relationship. Running and seeking alternatives is always an easier solution. And to sustain any relationship, it takes both parties to want the relationship and to work at it or it is doomed to failure. In this story, if Tina has decided that she no longer wants the relationship with Bette then there is no chance for reconciliation. The only reason they were able to come back together in the past was because they both wanted their relationship and they were willing to make changes in their behaviors to make that happen. But if Tina has decided that the relationship with Bette cost more than the benefits she receives or she’s tired of making an effort or she simply would rather have someone else, then there is no hope. That is why the divorce rate is 50% in the US and higher than that in the United Kingdom. It’s easier to give up than to stay and fight.
We really know little about what has happened here with Tina and Bette. We know little of what really has been going on for the previous months and years in their relationship. I do not think we have near enough information to affix blame one way or another. Yes, having an affair is detrimental to a relationship, but usually it reflects a failure on both parties to deal with each other as to the other problems going on in the relationship in an honest and forthright manner as problems, hurts and fears arise.
So great to read another story from you. This was definitely a sad one. I hope to see more stories from you in the future. Still have my fingers crossed you will finish the L wing.
Great to see that you are back, Ally! But I have to admit that I didn’t read your comeback story. I simply can’t bare to read any story with either Tina or Bette cheating on the other (or falling out of love) without a chance of reconsiliation.
I sure though that I’m not the only one who would be excited if you’d pick up writing Tibette stories again. Well, stories without the cheating or final separation part ;-)
Hi Ally,
Great to read a story by you again despite the reasons.
Not happy that Tibette split in the new Show and will remain reading their stories on this Site.
Happy New Year, off to read Seahurst.
BTW would always like to read an L Wing continuance:-)
SG
Glad to see you in Tibette’s land again buuut not too happy with the story. It is what it is but God, it’s so sad