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    The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Twenty Eight

    “So you’re telling me that you don’t love her?” asked Kit, a look of disbelief on her face.

    “No, I love her.” said Tina, quietly.

    “So what are you waiting for?”

    “It’s too soon. I can’t put that on her. She said that she would be there for me while I got through this time. Bette’s not interested in anything else but helping me become more involved in Angelica’s life.”

    “Tina, she left work everyday early this last week to spend time with you. What does that tell you?”

    “She told me her priorities had changed since having Angelica.”

    “And they have, she doesn’t work late into the night anymore, but I’ve never known her to leave work that early for anything or anyone, and for her to do it just before an opening, well, that’s just unheard of.”

    “Do you really think that she loves me, still?”

    “I don’t think, I know. Look, I have to make sure my sister is OK and I’ll make sure to tell her that you’re here. I’m sure that she’ll want to know.”

    “Thanks Kit, and it is really great to see you.”

    “No problem, and remember, I’ve been there, and if you want I can tell you of a good group that can help you.”

    “That will be great. Is if OK if I call you tomorrow?”

    “Call me anytime.” replied Kit, as she walked off to find Bette.

    Tina stood on her own for a while, she looked at the different paintings, thinking that it was quite traditional compared to what Bette usually exhibited. The pictures almost seemed understated, and then Tina remembered, the last opening that she had been to was Provocations, and there was nothing about that was understated. How she wished more than anything that she could have talked Bette out of that exhibition, but they both knew that it would be great for her career, but as it turned out, not so great for their already faltering relationship.

    As Tina walked along further she came to a table which had glass after glass of champagne lined up on it. This is what Tina had been afraid of. What had Helena said to her. The only thing that she couldn’t resist was temptation, and here was temptation staring her right in the face. She tried to walk away but her feet weren’t moving. She remained transfixed, staring at the gently bubbling liquid that was almost taunting her. It was then that she felt a warm, familiar hand slip into hers.

    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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