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The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Twenty Seven
Tina pulled out her cell phone. She checked the time and wondered if it was too late to call. She knew that Angelica would be in bed but that wouldn’t stop her talking to Bette, just to catch up on their daughter’s latest adventures. She put the phone back into her bag before pulling it out again. When did she become so indecisive? She dialled number and waited for Bette to answer.
“Tina, how are you?” asked Bette,
“I didn’t know whether you would still be up” replied Tina, ignoring Bette simple inquiry.
“I was thinking about going to bed but I have time to talk, if you need to.”
“I was just wondering how Angelica’s is? Whether she’s still enjoying school? What she’s been up to?”
“That’s a lot of questions.” laughed Bette.
“I’m missing out, and I know that I put myself in this position but that doesn’t make me wish that I wasn’t there seeing it all for myself.”
“You can always come back, you know that don’t you.” said Bette, taken aback by the sadness in Tina’s voice.
“No, I can’t. Not how I am right now. I would only do more damage than I’ve already done by coming back to LA. Angelica shouldn’t see me like this.”
“Like what?” asked Bette, wondering how bad things had really gotten for Tina.
“Bette, I’m in a bar on a Tuesday night, I’ve already had too much to drink and the only person that I can think of to call is you because….”
“Because what Tina?” asked Bette, gently.
“Because I’m still not in a place where I don’t run to you every time things get really bad.”
“Do you remember the time when I called you after going to Franklin’s house…”
“And you called Helena a dragon, and a monster.” laughed Tina, despite herself.
“Um yes, I’m not proud of that, but at the time that’s how I felt, but anyway. I felt like I was in trouble and who did I call? Not Shane or Alice, you. I’d hurt you, cheated on you and yet I didn’t know how to break that pattern anymore than you do now.”
“So what you’re saying is that we’re stuck with each other.”
“We have a daughter together, it kind of comes with the territory. I wouldn’t ever want you to think that you couldn’t come to me with anything. I know it’s not easy, you being there and the two of us being here but I tell her every night that you love her. Fortunately she’s at an impressionable age where she believes her mother.”
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Another piece of the puzzle falls in place. Gosh, Tina sure does know how to beat herself up. Bette’s pretty much totally forgiven her — long ago by the sounds of it, Angelica loves her unconditionally… Tina really just needs to learn how to forgive herself. I know it will come. Yet again, a great (but sad) chapter, citygirl.
Amazingly Heartbreaking!
Another great chapter, Its soooo very sad
Would a brain tumor explain Tina’s behavior? Or maybe she was raped as a child, cause she’s better than Jenny at mutilating herself.
Very well writen, I hope Tina gets it together soon. And gets back to her family. Thank you PPS
My God you sure can write!
Another exceptional chapter. Thank you.
Another fine chapter.
Ouch ouch ouch. That’s about it.
this chapter was so well written. You conveyed Tina’s lostness in an especially clear way. Very sad but I’m hoping Tina won’t be sad forever.
Well City, it was a great chappy, but I personally am ready for the future! That was depressing!I want to see the “movement”. I luv the story, just tend to luv the positive more.
Another chapter to love…I could feel Tina’s pain. I don’t think Bette was being formal…she was probably shcoked and worried about Tina’s phone call. They seem to be few and far between. Keep posting.
Good chapter. Sad to see Tina like this and Im with Lamentamini!
very nice,very sad..is it almost time for bette to come and rescue tina in S.F.p.p.s.
Depressing but soo wonderfully written! Thanks City.
Wow this is good!! Really well written…thanks!
I feel bad for Tina….I hope you take her the right way…back to Bette. : )
Oh, T… you poor thing… Another great chapter, citygirl. Thanks.
tina’s life was really depressing…can’t wait when you finally will move to the future and get them happy together
Well CityGal, The misery really piles on in this sorrowful tale however I do believe that you have to reach the bottom before you can attempt to climb up again. The descent is torturous as time and time again Tina tries to validate her actions and fails. She is in purgatory but reaching out to those she loves. Thankfully Bette was there and able to talk. It might not get Tina to hit the deck but it does offer some light at the end of this tormented tunnel. You are nor afraid of showing us the darkness that this can bring and I welcome your bravery at showing it as it can be. Many thanks for this phenomenal fan fiction. Your Loyal Fan.
I take it that was the bartender Tina picked up at the beginning of the story.
Well written but so depressing. Bette seemed a little formal/stiff with Tina. Is that what you meant to convey? PPS.
PS – Same thought as Lamentamini. Nicely done!
indeed well written!! Love the story!!