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The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Twenty Six
“I can’t remember what I told you last night.” said Tina quietly, scaring herself with the admission.
“You told me that you thought you and Henry were splitting up.” prompted Bette.
“Not think Bette, I know we’re splitting up.”
“I know that I’m going to regret this but I think that I need to ask why?”
“Have you ever had that feeling when you so want something to work that you get blinded to all the other options? It’s like you’ve made that decision and now you are going to stick to it no matter how unhappy you are. That’s what the last year of my relationship with Henry has been like.”
“Once or twice, one obvious time.” said Bette, hoping the Tina would understand why she didn’t want to elaborate.
“The carpenter.” confirmed Tina.
“Yeah.” said Bette, still feeling the shame of her actions.
“I guess I proved myself to be a lot more stubborn than you. You ended it when you knew that wasn’t what you wanted and I, well I just got more and more entrenched. I got married to him, talked about having his child. I wanted him to be everything that….”
“You wanted to be everything what?” asked Bette, desperate to know whether Tina was going to end her sentence with the words that she wanted to hear.
“I was going to say that I wanted him to be everything that you were to me. I know that this is stupid but I’ve only just realised that no one matched up to you and I should stop looking for someone that does.”
Bette didn’t answer. She looked at Tina trying to think of a reply that tried to sum up how she felt but nothing was coming very easily. She knew that she had been through exactly the same feelings as Tina before, she knew that part of the reason for her splitting up with Emily was because she couldn’t give of herself the way that she had done with Tina, but in her heart she had given up on reconciling with her. The longer Tina had been married to Henry the more convinced she had become that Tina was happy with the choice that she had made, and now here she was, sitting in her house telling Bette that she couldn’t be with Henry any longer because he wasn’t her.
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gosh i feel all mushy……i love this fic……i just wish this could be Bette and Tina on the show!!!
you write sad so well – I am always moved by your mature and caring Bette.
That was sad but can’t wait to see the happy ending!!!!!!!!!!
That was really sad. But Bette was right, they weren’t in a place where they could have even attempted to get back together. It’s just a shame that it took Tina so long to start getting herself together. Once again, good chapter, citygirl.
I read the first line and was like, “WHOAAAAAAAAAA!” Then realized it was a flashback and was like, “Damn!”
So bittersweet and addictive…
this is flashback i hope and your comment about happy ending scared me a little…i’m gonna resort to begging: please, please give us happy tibette ending
I have to remember the flashbacks…lol…I love them but I get caught up and I’m like they are talking …yeah…then I realize she still left for 2 years…sigh. Why are you toying with our emotions…not telling you how to write but please have a happy ending in there somewhere. They belong together as a family. They love each other.
So why did Tina take the wrong turn at this point when Bette admitted that she’d never love another like she had Tina and did not rule out a future together for them? This story is enough to drive me to drink.
That just rips at my heart…tks for posting
Hey Citygirl! I’m loving this story. You do a fantastic job of blending the memories with the present. Although i admit it usually takes me a moment to realize which is which LOL. And you’re right if it was anyone but you..i would think…happy ending…but that’s ok…you always do a great job. Can’t wait for more. OH by the way..is this the fic you were telling me about at the convention?
That was a great update City. A sad chapter. Thanks! I know you would give a happy ending for us B&T fans! :) So then tomorrow it is! the 7th!
Another Great Chapter. Bette was right to tell Tina it was not the right time for them. But maybe soon one can hope. Thanks PPS
Wow! That was such a strong chapter. Thanks!
… god, the heartache of this story… It’s so painful but still I want more. Damn, what’s that all about?! LOL…
This is a love to hate story for me, its so sad…BUT I am hanging out for a happy ending!!!!
great as usual. thanks for the update and looking forward to reading more soon.
That was a sad and also a happy chapter. Tina knows that she is wrong or was, Bette is just the sweet lovealbe Bette with Tina thanks
As always great chappy!PPS
Wow, you draw me in every time. You know it’s bad when Bette is too worried to be pissed off at how self destructive Tina is being and it only got worse for Tina. Love the back and forth, keeping us on the edge of our seats waiting for more.
CityGal, That was tragic as both Bette and Tina realized what their stupidity and self-denial had cost them and those they profess to love. Hopefully this act will be cathartic and let them begin again. Brilliant emotional writing. Thank you for this moving and magnificent melodrama. Your Loyal Fan.
Happy or sad…we will read. I am, of course, pulling for the happy version.