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    The Burden of Control – Chapter 14

    Story written on January 31, 2006 by tibette99.
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    Author Notes:

    Echo Park…revelations and questions.
    Nothing is what it seems…

    Tina: It never is.

    Bette: (smiles) Answering phones all day definitely helped
    me in the long run. I essentially learned how to deal with stubborn artists and
    obstinate backers the hard way. Without
    the experience, I doubt I’d be where I am today. (pauses) I’m sorry. The last
    thing I wanted was to ramble on about myself all afternoon. What about
    you?

    Tina: Well I started out at Alphaville as an assistant to a
    production manager. I spent more time
    reading and editing scripts that writing my own. I interned at Alphaville out
    of USC one summer, traveling to various photo and movie shoots and catering to
    a variety of directors and actors. I found it all very exciting. (pauses) Now
    I’m more management material than anything else. Writing was always more of a hobby than
    anything I wanted to pursue professionally.

    Bette: Still, I think writing is far more difficult than
    painting. I only draw what I see. You, on the other hand, use your imagination
    to create something out of nothing.

    Tina: Well my imagination’s been bogged down my budgetary
    reports and production analysis notes lately.

    Bette: I understand all too well. (pauses) Would you like to
    continue our walk?

    Tina: (smiles) I’d love to.

    They pack up remains
    of their dinner and follow the path down towards the lake.

    Bette regales Tina
    with stories surrounding the rich history of the neighborhood. She points out the various art deco statues
    that litter the grounds. They make their way towards the famous ‘Lady of the     Lake‘ statue and fountain and finally come to the red bridge, which leads
    to a small island within the lake. Bette
    places the picnic basket and blanket on a nearby bench and shyly reaches for
    Tina’s hand. Tina takes the offered hand
    and smiles as she is gently pulled onto the bridge. They stop halfway across to take in the
    scenery.

    Tina crosses over to
    the railing and points to a family of ducks swimming through some water
    foliage. The setting sun casts a muted haze across the lake and Tina slips her
    sunglasses down to the bridge of her nose.

    Tina: (pointing) Those flowers are beautiful.

    Bette comes up behind
    her, shading her eyes from the glare, recognizing one of the lake’s other
    famous features.

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    2. 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

    3. 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

    4. 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.

    6. 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. :-)

    7. 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!!!!

    11. 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!.

    12. 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.

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