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I have decided to take Kit’s advice and make myself accountable and available to Tina in everyway possible. Tina did not ask or insist I do so but having thought about what Kit and I discussed and not having many other options, time and accountability are the only two things likely to get Tina to be in a place where she can trust me again. So, I leave work at 6pm each and every night, unless there is a real emergency and as yet there has not been. Same for answering my cell after I arrive home for work calls. I only answer it if it is urgent and as yet there has been nothing that will not wait until morning. Twice in the last week and a half I have called Tina and asked her to come and have lunch and I have given her my full attention when we are at lunch. When she asks me to do something with Laurel or I say I will do something, I actually do it. I told her if she has questions about anything she should ask and I will answer them truthfully. I know a week and a half is nowhere near long enough to gain Tina’s trust but I have to start somewhere and so far the results are pleasing. Tina seems more relaxed. We almost have a routine. At the minute Tina is on holidays from work but has said she wishes to return to work more or less full time. I have told her and I mean it that I am supportive of that. My position here is more flexible than the one at CAC. I have been making breakfast so Tina can sleep in on her time off. OK, it is not really breakfast, more coffee but I want her to rest on her holidays, sleep in a bit, she has been looking tired.
Tina’s afternoon
I am sitting on the couch my head in my hands. I decided against calling Bette to collect me. I have no shoes on and I know I am elated but I do not know how to tell Bette. Will Bette be happy, is this what Bette wants, how will I explain it to her, will she feel trapped, will she leave? Things are going so well. Bette and Laurel get on famously and we are starting to come together as a family. We have a routine and the ***** is great. Bette was always a good lover. Bette has made it clear that myself and Laurel are her first priorities. Bette has done what Bette does best, when she makes her mind up, nothing can move her from achieving her goal and she made it clear that getting this family back on track is her goal. I know work is still important to her and that will never change for her, nor do I want it to but I cannot deny that it feel good to be Bette’s priority. I shake my head in my hands still, it’s too soon, too overwhelming, God if I had known Bette was coming back. Laurel comes scooting in and I pick her up. Bette loves Laurel, it will be OK I tell myself. I take a nap and a shower, I do not want to be a wreck when Bette gets home. It has become Bette and my routine that we cook dinner together, as opposed to when I used to cook dinner for her. OK, maybe she sets the table and I do most of the cooking but we are here doing it together and that is what matters to us both. Tonight I think I will cook and tell her over dinner. We can and will work this out together, I try to reassure myself.
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Well that was certainly worth the wait. What a surprise! I can’t wait to see Bette’s reaction. As usual, great chaper.
I enjoy this fic immensely. Just wish Bette would get her BACK BONE and that STRONG SELF CONFIDENCE back in herself and in their relationship.
Hmmm, I think early on that was definately a fair call, Bette was pretty soft. Now I’m not so sure. Bette is doing what she wants and getting what she wants, just taking a different approach to the old Bette. Not to worry ninety9percentsure, Bette still has it in her !
Wow, what a twist in your story. Loving it. Looking forward to more.
I love it…she wanted to give Laurel a sister/brother? Thanks for that great update. please post soon.
Wow, well I can wait to hear how that happened! Thanks for the story…it was a nice Christmas treat!
wow… lots of questions coming….(and for the record) I like this different bette its a nice change with a bit of the old bette….. can’t wait for your next post!!!!! hopefully it will be soon……
Back it up when did Tina get pregnant. Was it a one night stand, did she do the whole insimination thing? My head is spinning right now I don’t even know where to begin. I just hope that everything will be fine with them in the end.
Great writing. How is Bette going to handle this news? Post as soon as you can.
did i miss something how did she inup pregant???
With some guy named Josh or Peter. I know I’m kind of insane because of the spoiler. But I don’t think it’s as simple as Tina doing another insemination behind Bette. =(
:O *falls over*
I think Pancha’s Big Red is the baby daddy. Bette gets punk’d again!
What? what the hell how its that happen and what a good twist. Ok let see how Bette react. Post soon please, thanks!
techgal LOL…wow, what a twist, not what i expected…did tina get inseminated again? or did she had sex with a man? i can’t wait to see bette’s reaction…
don’t tell me someone raped her.
wow !!! – i like this a lot — need to go and read the backstory now but you’ve got my attention !
How does Bette take the News – does she do the right thing? Come on We NEED to know! talk about cliffhangers!
Wow, that was some twist yes. I can’t wait to read the next one. please post soon
nice twist, but when and how did Tina get pregnant????
Okay?, Pregnant the old fashioned way or impregnated by invitro? Same sperm donor as Laurel’s? Hopefully Bette will be happy regarding this turn of events. Thanks for the post.
i almost fell in my chair???? how could Tina be pregnan??? she had a man?? gggeezzzz i can believe this Bette will not take this very weel…can wair for more UNBE..thanks
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
unbe…that was amazing. I agree with you..this Bette still gets what she wants, she’s just using another way of getting it. I think this Bette is stronger and much more confident than the older Bette. Reason: because she’s emotionally connected, open, and focused on what she really wants and needs in her life. And yes, questions have come up…like, “how” did Tina get pregnant? LOL. Thanks for the update…later.
I love your story! Thanks for the great Christmas present. I especially like your transformation of Bette! Please continue.
Wow I can’t wait to see Bettes reaction…