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The Burden of Control – Chapter 6
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Bette (interrupts)
The last time didnt work out very well, I know. But Im not just running back to
the bottle again, if thats what youre worried about. (pauses) I want to get
my life in order. I cant do that here. I NEED to do this.
Kit: I understand
Bette. But why not wait until after the show? Surely youre going to be under
more stress in the next few weeks. Id hate to see you have to deal with that
by yourself.
Bette: Kit, lets
face it. Whether I move back in now or a months from nowIm still going to be
walking in to an empty house. Thats just something that I have to live with. I
cant use work as an excuse to hide from facing that any longer.
Kit: Okay Bette. But
you promise meif it gets to be too much, that youll come back here.
Bette: (smiles) And
here I thought that you couldnt wait to get rid of me.
Kit: Thats not
true. I love having you here. (smiles) Its nice to have someone to talk to.
Bette:
(sarcastically) Yeah, like Ive really chatted the place up. (sincerely) Im
sorry for the way I acted before. I really do appreciate all youve done for
me.
Kit: I told you that
I understood Baby girl, and I meant it. Im just glad things are turning
around. So when are you planning to go back?
Bette: Tonight. Im
going home tonight.
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It didnt take very
long to pack up Bettes things and move them out of Kits apartment and into
Bettes Saab. Kit was still surprised at the vast collection of uncomfortable
looking pumps Bette had stored away in her suitcase. Didnt Bette ever wear any
sensible footwear to work? Bette closed the trunk and placed a hand almost
reverently on its surface. She was going home.
Kit: Are you sure
you dont want me to go with you?
Bette: Im sure. I
have to do this on my own.
Kit: Okay. (she hugs
Bette, then watches as she gets in the car) I love you.
Bette: I love you
too.
Kit watches with a
smile as Bette pulls out and drives away, soon disappearing from view.
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Bette pulled up to
the darkened house a short time later. With her suitcases and laptop bag
awkwardly balanced in her arms, she frowned a little as she struggled to
navigate the path leading up to the front door. Tina had always remembered to
leave the porch light on for her.
Instead of thinking on it as a
happy memory it reminded Bette of just how many times she had chosen to stay
late at work, while Tina sat at home waiting for her. How many times did I walk in the door to find her curled up on the
couch asleep? How many times did I make
her wait up for me? And for whatwork? She sighed unhappily as she made her
way into the house.
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powerful update!! hope to read more soon!
Revisiting the scene of The Scene: do you think TLW will ever address what went on that night?
I wonder about Bette’s decision to come home before the show is up. Kit had some wise advice. Maybe Bette should have waited until the stress of doing the show was over. Does Bette ever listen?
And now? The couch? What is the point of going home if she isn’t readyb to face the pain in full and proceed forward? Sleeping on the couch is no panacea and surely a good night’s rest in a bed is imperative for dealing with all that she must face, work, divorce, health issues.
This is a transitional chapter? Thanks for posting. And lay off the Skittles, girl!
poor Bette. I’m glad she decided to move back home, even if it meant going ot an empty house. I hope she stays away from the alcohol like she told Kit. last thing she needs is a problem like that.
The bedroom scene – really touching. I guess she’s not sleeping in that bed.
so………….what about the business card. What kind of doctor is she? i NEED to know. You’re killing me. POST SOON!
i´m still very sad..but i can see why she is going to sleep on the couth..she feels like she dosent deserve sleep on the bed without Tina is too much pain to much memories to much remorse..and she just made her second mistake what was not talk to Kit she is sick i wanna see B&T together but not just because Bette is sick but just cuz Tina loves her and want be part of her life again…ok i love your story please post soon and thanks :o)
I hope by her being home she wont be driven to the bottle…..And sleeping on the couch is only going to go so far….She needs Tina and only then will she be able to sleep in that bed again…..Post soon!
i am glad you wrote bette viewpoint on the scene. the scene should have been discuss in season 2. i know you will do a wonderful job writing it in your story. tibette, right now your story is a joy to read even if it only 1 page long.this was such a sad chapter,bette is so sad,right now she feel she is the blame for failure of her marriage[ WITH THE AFFAIR] but it take 2 people to do that.tibette is this story told from bette view? will we hear tina side?
nice touch on the bedroom scene, I liked the way you explained it, another thing we will not see in the show, really happy when we have fan fic writers like you who are willing to talk about it. STILL waiting on what’s wrong with bette, and how she is going to handel it. I hope we get a update soon.
WONDERFUL CHAPTER…thanks…
Man that was sad I could feel Bette’s pain and sadness. I hope she reaches out to Tina she needs to pull her self to gether and fight for what she wants. Great chapter enjoyed it very much and looking forward to more soon.
I think you have finally found the answer to why Bette is such a bitch at work… the uncomfortable shoes. That can ruin anyone’s day.
This is so sad and hurt and emotion!