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The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Twenty Seven
“You tell her that I love her every night?” asked Tina, closing her eyes, trying to force back the tears that were threatening to form.
“Every night, we have a photo of the three of us when she was a baby. Every night when I tuck her into bed we look at it and that’s when I tell her.”
Tina was silent, she had no idea that Bette and Angelica had formed this little ritual. She missed Angelica more than she could put into words, and having Bette tell her this made the pain in her heart almost unbearable.
“Tina, are you still there?” asked Bette, concerned by the silence at the other end of the line.
“Yeah, I’m still here. I had no idea.”
“Well, I can’t have her forget about you. Her life is packed with finding out new things every day. It’s important to me for her to know how much we both wanted her and how much we both love her.”
“I miss her, so much.”
“I know and one day, when you come back to LA you’re going to prove to her how much.”
“How long do you think that she’ll wait?” asked Tina, doubtful of Bette’s prediction.
“As long as it takes.”
“Are you seeing anyone?” asked Tina, aware that she was bouncing from one difficult subject to another.
“No, my life’s full. I have Angelica, the gallery and our friends to keep me more than occupied.”
“How is everyone?”
“Some things never change. We’re all still trying to figure out how to get through life the best that we can.”
“And the gallery?”
“I can’t tell you how much I am loving having my own gallery back. The CAC was a challenge and I loved being Dean of the art school but this is really the thing that makes me excited to go to work everyday.”
“I think that you’ve figured out how to get through life.”
“Not completely. I still lost you.” confessed Bette.
“No, I think it was me that did the losing.”
“Let’s not discuss our sorry tale tonight.” said Bette, sadly.
“You’re right. I should let you go and get some sleep.”
“Are you sure that you’re OK? You calling me, it’s kind of unexpected.”
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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!!