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The Burden of Control – Chaper 8
Bette: (nervously) Iuh hear this place serves some good
food.
Tina laughs and Bette smiles, relieved that some of the
tension has broken.
Tina: Ive been here once or twice. Perhaps I could offer
some suggestions.
Bette: (sighs) Im sorry.
Tina: Sorry?
Bette: For being late.
Tina: Oh (she checks her watch) I hadnt noticed. We
actually got out a little earlier than I had anticipated. Ive been here since
four.
Bette: *****. You could have called. I would have come
earlier You didnt have to wait this long for me.
Tina: Its ok. Really. I was able to catch up on my reading.
Bette: That murder mystery that you were hooked on?
Tina: (quietly) Actually, I finished that one last month.
Im reading another by the same author.
Bette: Oh. Yeah. I forget how quickly you get through books
when youre really interested.
Tina: Theres nothing like a little drama to keep me
engrossed in the plot.
Bette: Yeah. I never really had time to get involved in a
story. Well not like you do, anyway.
Tina: Well thats what happens when you spend a lot of time
at home with nothing to do.
Bette winces at the implied criticism. Tina, realizing what
she had said, quickly reaches across the table at takes Bettes hand in her
own. Bette looks at their joined hands then up at Tina, seeing the apology in
her expression.
Tina: Im sorry. I didnt mean it the way it sounded.
Bette: Its ok. Youre right. I didnt spend enough time at
home.
Tina: Youre a very busy person Bette.
Bette: No, I made myself busier than I needed to be. I took on others responsibilities because I
wanted to make sure they were done correctly. I shouldnt have done that.
Tina: You just wanted to make things run smoothly for The
C.A.C.
Bette: At the expense of my marriage.
Tina: Bette
Bette: (interrupts) Like now. I let work dictate my schedule
and thats why Im late.
Tina: I told you over the phone, I know how busy you get
when a show
Bette: (irritated) ***** the show, Tina. It
Bette is interrupted by Kit, who pulls a chair over and
sits.
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OMG you gave me hope and then they both chickened out both have things that need to be said get it out already!!!! secrects only hurt those your trying to protect!!!!
K
Just caught up. Wonderful story, love it so much, can’t wait for more.
“nothing like a little drama to keep me engrossed” Tina must be one of us!
I just read all 8 chapters, and so far i’m loving it..
I hope Tina tells Bette i think she deserves to hear it from her at the very least. Great chapter.
DRAMA LOVER HERE WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY…WONDERFUL CHAPTER,TINA AND BETTE NEED TO TELL THERE SECRETS….MORE SOON PLEASE………
Your dialogue is very realistic and easy to read.
I was squirming in my seat, waiting for Tina to drop the news on Bette. They both have a vital secret to share and they’re both withholding, so much in character and part of their pattern and problem.
Thanks!
Nice and short….It nice to see that their talking….But Tina needs to tell her about the baby and Bette tell her about the cancer. Happy B-day
yeah!!! I love drama, so the more you have the better your story will go over with me, LOL
have a great b-day and an awesome trip.
can’t wait for more of this dinner, and to see if tina does tell.
OMG! yes their are chicken out to talk about their problems I agree with BTF I can’t wait read more of your Story WHOA! your have a quality of writing and the way you write the way I’m HOOKED LOL! Thank you for posted again Please post soon.
I love your story! Thanks!!! (I’m running late, so can’t elaborate much now…just wanted to let you know I think you ROCK!!! =)
oh man..this is kiling me..i hope Tina tell Bette about the baby and if Bette is really sick (i hope she is not)Tina will be able to help her as her wife not just a friend..amazing chapter as always but please dont do this to my weak TiBette heart..lol..thanks
Good to see them talking and now they need to have a real talks!