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    The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Twenty Eight

    Then there was the afternoons, waiting for 4pm when Bette and Angelica would arrive at the door. Trips to the park, to the zoo, to the movies, anywhere where they could spend time together as a family. Some days it was easier than others to get a hold of where Bette placed Tina in her life. Sometimes Tina felt she had completely lost the ability to read Bette, then there would be the occasions where she would catch Bette looking at her, and then hurriedly looking away when she knew that she had been caught out. Tina thought back to two days ago when her and Bette were walking along the beach, watching out for Angelica while she ran on ahead. They had been reminiscing over times past, when Bette was still running her first gallery, how Tina would come over for lunch so that they could at least spend some time together in the working week. Tina knew that she was on dangerous territory. To talk about the good times meant that it was too easy to get carried away, that was when she felt Bette slip her hand into hers.

    Tina remembered looking down, that wasn’t even as close as she had been to Bette since she had been back. She always hugged Bette before she and Angelica left for the night, and yet there was something about the way that Bette held her hand that meant so much more that she could put into words. So much more that she could dare to articulate, so instead of saying anything she just looked down at their hands and squeezed a bit harder. Out of the corner of her eye she could see Bette smile in acknowledge of how much it meant to her too.

    “Tina, I know you’re nervous but it’s getting cold out here in this dress.” said Helena, over her shoulder.

    “Sorry, I’m coming.” said Tina, trying to clear her head of all the thoughts that were running through it.

    Tina walked in and marvelled at how many people were inside. She couldn’t remember the last time that she had been around this many people. If she was nervous before then the throng of chattering voices was making it worse. She looked towards Helena, moving closer to gain some support from her. Helena smiled back, hoping to reassure Tina that it was going to be alright. Tina tried to smile back when she caught sight of someone coming towards her.

    Comments

    1. That was like… I’m speechless. I really didn’t expect that to happen so soon, for them to try starting again. That was so tenderly done, and really so well-written… I’m just like, really pleased, sitting here with this little goofy smile on my face. So yeah, I’ll shut up now and just wrap up by saying that was a great chapter, citygirl.

    2. So well written and so sensitive to the subject. Bette is right: one day at a time. Sometimes one minute at a time. Thanks this story–it’s a tough subject to write about. Lin

    3. You could end it there and I’d be happy, knowing that they were going to try, really try….now pls don’t burst my bubble and throw something different at me…..Please!!!

    4. Absolutely Stunning! I totally loved it! Do you read stories sometimes and wish you had written a certain sentence from it – I do and I did – “Just wanting to revel in the silence that this moment was bringing her after the noise of her loneliness…”

    5. I so agree with Jobadge. That was the one sentence that leapt from the page and made me say “damn, that was good”. I did wish I had written it but then again I’d have to write a story. And I don’t see that happening anytime soon. So I’ll just plagiarize. ;-)Keep’em coming. It’s wonderful.

    6. So nice the way you’ve woven past and present together to bring us to this point and some hope for the future after dredging us through a cesspool of a past. Well that, may be a bit harsh towards the bartender, she seemed OK, but you know what I mean. So are we just going forward from here?

    7. As always, this and the previous chapter has been marvolous. I thought this was the story we talked about. I eagerly await more from you. You always seem to leave me on the edge of my seat! Good job.

    8. Thanks for posting City…Bette has such a beautiful heart. She is showing Tina that she is there for her…that even though this is technically her night…she is there for her woman. You captured this so well. I am sure they are still gonna take it slow…but at least they know they are both going slow in the right direction.

    9. IM STUNN! this was !!! im speechless.. om glad tina telling bette about the things going on and bette listeing and putting her family 1st.p.p.s. great job

    10. Damn awesome, that was beautiful and love it. This is what we waiting for and happy that they are back together again and can’t wait to see more. Post soon please, thanks!

    11. CityGirl, That was brilliant. I loved the attitude of all the gals in their desire to protect Bette and Tina while trying to softly push them together again. Helena was a star; supporting Tina yst pushing her towards recovery. Kit just said it like it is and gave Tina some much needed advice as how Bette was reacting to this recent reunion. Finally Bette demonstrated how much she had changed her priorities and was now just there for Tina even though other previously mire pressing engagements were occurring stimultaneously in the gallery. Bette’s gift was the perfect final note is wiping the slate clean and also looking towards writing a future together. Adorable and hopeful. Thank you for putting a smile on my face for the rest of the day. Now if only Season 4 could do the same. Yes, I do live in hope. Much gratitude for this delightful and inspirational story. You are a talented and skilled writer. Your Loyal Fan.

    12. Holy fricken crap, that was amazing!I truly believe that was the best chappy yet.I pretty much had tears of joy!You could feel their emotions.Well done City. I guess I needed to be patient, cause things are definatly moving foreward! PPS

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