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The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Nineteen
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“So that’s when you started drinking?”
“It just seemed easier. I wasn’t in love with Henry anymore. You know it was a constant in our relationship that there was always a third party. He was always angry that I let the adoption go through with Bette but that was something that was important to me. Back in the day where there were things that we important to me apart from where my next drink was coming from. We both knew that was a way of keeping Bette in my life and I succeeded in that.”
“So you’re saying that you drove him away as well?”
“That’s what I do Shane. I drive the people that I love away from me. The three people that I have loved, Bette, Angelica and Henry. Where are they now? Nowhere near me that’s for sure.”
“But you came back here, I mean. I think that says you‘re ready to start making some kind of amends.”
“Do you remember that day I came to drop Angelica off at Bette’s and you said to me that it wasn’t her usual day?”
“Yeah.” said Shane, trying to keep up with another of Tina’s changes of subject.
“As you know I asked Bette if she would take Angelica for a few days, which she did but what you don’t know is that we nearly kissed. I was so desperate for her to kiss me, to make me forget all that was happening around me. To go back to how things used to be, if only for a few minutes.”
“So what happened?”
“Nothing. Bette said that she couldn’t. That it wouldn’t end in just a kiss.”
“Which would be right.” agreed Shane, silently marvelling at Bette’s self restraint.
“No, but can’t you see that’s a pattern that I’ve always followed. When I can’t handle something that’s going on in my life I run to Bette. I cheated on three different people with her because I couldn’t resist the pull that she had on me.”
“Three people?” asked Shane, trying to work out who the people were that Tina was referring to.
“Eric, Helena and Henry.”
“But you just said that Bette stopped anything from happening.”
“She did, but I wanted it, so much, and she was always there. I was always in love with her and Henry knew it.”
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It’s going to be a long road – but
Sorry – accidentally pressed the wrong tab! I wanted to sound more optimistic (which I am) that with the support of all her old friends, she can pull this round – but Bette and Angelika are the key. Great story.
city…I just love your story…so pleased you have brought Tina home to her family…of course…I live in hopes of a TiBette reunion…PPS…I’m hanging out for an update…
I noticed how Tina didn’t make too much of the fact that Angelica and Bette were doing great, is she now going to be afraid that Bette is a better mother to Angelica than her?
Its great Tina has all this insight but what will she do with it? what will she do to straighten herself out.
it’s good that tina has friends that can help her but she needs to talk to bette for sure, please make them to work things out for the happy ending, please, please…
“the Bette shaped hole in my heart.” A priceless, poignant and very pretty line. Wonderfully sad story, CG. Beautifully done.
Tina is taking baby steps…but at least she is moving. She needs to take one day at a time. She needs to get herself together before she she can think about getting Angelica back. Will Bette give her back is the question. I want them to be a family.
All of us TiBetters are so sappy. We want them back together, no matter what. Tina owning up to her transgressions. How novel! Just like Mads, I am irrationally optimistic about S4 and B & T. PPS.
Tina is coming along and I am glad to see her friends are there for her…I still would like to know how long it’s been since Tina has seen Angelica. Amazing story and looking forward to the next chapter.
LMAO@funnyone! Olive Oyl! That’s exactly what my mom would say about Shane.
This is good and cant wait to see B&T to see each other again!
Its good to see Tina make a start of actually dealing with things. Even talking about being on her own without being disconnected for a while, which probably would be very good thing. But I have to admit having Olive Oyl, I mean Shane, talk about eating properly was rather amusing.
I want that old Tina back too! I have to say that I am still trying to remain upbeat about season 4 – I think my Laurel hug helped get me focused :o)
Tina’s got to get through a day before she can get back to Angie or Bette. I’m surprised she hasn’t got withdrawal symptoms yet. (Not that I’m wishing such horrors on her!) At least Tina’s owning what she did. Great chapter, city girl. It’s stories like yours and the others that are keeping me sane until 7 Jan.
Hope you can bring the old Tina back.
God this story is goooooood!Nice work!
It makes me glad to see that Tina is taking the correct track and that she has friends to help her. I’m hoping for a TiBette union too. Hope you take us there some day! :) Love this story.
Tina taking responsibility, I like it. I have Irationally Optimistic S4 Fever and I’m glad to see it’s catching!
You have some excellent story telling skills on display here citygirl. You do a great job of showing emotion, instead of having the characters tell how they are feeling, and that is a gift many of us wish to emulate. Thank you for taking the time to write, and I do hope you think highly enough of your skills to consider writing for “a living” instead of only for our consumption.
Please write faster. : ) and bring the old Tina back to us. Thank you so much…and luckily haven’t seen the S4 promos.