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The Burden of Control – Chapter 14
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Previously…
Shane: (suddenly) She doesn’t smile anymore.
When she’s with
she smiles, but it’s not genuine. It’s polite. It’s caring. But it’s not
love. When she talked about having lunch for you, her smile was real.
(pauses) Bette, please don’t give up on her.
Bette: I’mnot. I’m giving her time. She asked for
time. (pauses) Look, I see where you’re all coming from. I do. But try to see
things from my perspective. (sighs) Maybe in a few weeks. After I start
treatment and I see how that goes. Maybe I won’t have to tell her anything.
Maybe things will go right for a change and the treatment will work.
That’s a lot of maybes.
Bette: yeah welllife is full of them.
They lapse into a
comfortable silence, reflecting on the uncomfortable conversation they just
picked their way through. Alice looks up at Bette, reaches across the table and
holds her hand.
Don’t think for a second that we’re going to allow you to shut us out.
Bette: I
(interrupts) No Porter, just shut it for a second and listen carefully. We love
you. And we intend to be there for you, whether you want us to or not. (pauses)
Look, we were honestly devastated by what happened between you and Tina. But we
should have never shut you out like we did. I know, I knowyou asked us to. But
the fact remainswe turned our backs on you when you were hurting. What kind of
friends do that? Don’t think for a second that we’re going to repeat our
past mistakes.
Bette: I appreciate that, but I don’t want to bother
you with this. I mean I didn’t come here expecting anything from you.
Shane: We know you didn’t. But we’re glad you
told us.
Dana: We’ve missed you, Bette.
just get it in that thick head of yours, Porter. We’re in for the long haul.
We’re not going to let you push us away. Not this time. Got it?
Bette: (looks
at them and smiles briefly) I got it,
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Chapter 14
Bette glances
furtively at the lush, manicured lawns and prolific gardens bordering the
property line of the rather upscale apartment complex where Tina lived. The place even had its own security guard,
who Bette noted, was staring disapprovingly at her double parked car. There was nothing she could do about that
now. She was just about to check her
watch for what seemed like the third time when the door opens behind her.
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I’m glad you’re posting again. Can’t wait for more.
missed your writing glad you’ve written another chapter–have to agree on season 3-i watch then get very mad at the writers and ic for what they are doing to b & t and the rest of the gang if it wasn’t for fan fic keeping to the real chatacters from s1 i’d be very depressed–i hope no one else breaks them up or kills them off write soon
missed your writing glad you’ve written another chapter–have to agree on season 3-i watch then get very mad at the writers and ic for what they are doing to b & t and the rest of the gang if it wasn’t for fan fic keeping to the real chatacters from s1 i’d be very depressed–i hope no one else breaks them up or kills them off write soon
tibette—glad to see you back. I have missed this story. Don’t let S3 get you too down. I am supporting the show and I think I am actually coming to terms with B & T. I still have hope that they will find each other again…and I always have authors like you…who will make us happy in the end. please post soon.
seems they are progressing so slow, B&T need to talk more, tina still have feelings for bette, post soon, don’t make us wait
You’ve returned! Thanks for continuing the story, even if you were nudged into doing so. This chapter was definitely worth it. I do hope we won’t have to wait another couple of months before the next post. :-)
Don’t get discouraged by season 3 at this point there is nothing we can do to change it but you have a story you want to write continue on in the direction you intended and give us readers something to look forward too!!!!
Great chapter. Looking forward to the next one.
Just caught up with your story. It is incredibly sad, but wonderfully written. Hope you are able to update more often. Thanks!
Oooh I’ve missed your story. hope they find their way back together. please post soon
yay im glad you are back!. Nice chapter..maybe Tina’s dream was a way to get her attention to Bette…she soo needs T right now. I hope she tells T about her illness because although the girls will be there for her..who she really wants by her side is Tina ;) Post soon!.
So glad you posted really missed this story. Tina’s dream was so loving and full of promise, and to “wake up” realizing it was only a dream…UGHH. Tina needs to talk to Bette. She needs to tell her about the baby. Don’t get discouraged about S3, who knows where all this drama is going to lead. Please update soon and thanks for the story.
Great, you’re back now on with the show!
This is good!