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The Journey 61
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Bette: “And you never thought about it, why did you not raise this with me?”
Tina: I decide the best approach with Bette when she is scared is gentleness and offering her security. “Honestly, yes, I did think about it but I see things rather differently.” Avoiding having to articulate why I did not raise the issue earlier.
Bette: I raise and eye brow in surprise. “How is that exactly?”
Tina: I know Bette better than any person in this world and the more defensive she gets the more I am certain she is frightened. I grow confident offering her re-assurance. “Well, the things you mention will still be there, we can find ways to manage them.”
Bette: “I don’t want my life managed, I want to live my life.” Real anger begins creeping in.
Tina: “Bette, look at me, look at me, the things you mention are all external factors. What went wrong with us had fuck all to do with any of that, it was something wrong between us. We used jobs and friends and even ex’s to cover up what was wrong, they were not the cause.”
Bette: I listen to Tina. “Well you know what, that does not make me feel any better, knowing we were the ones who were fucked up.” And I raise both palms in the air out of frustration.
Tina: “Don’t you think Bette, that many of issues we had as individuals and as a couple have been addressed, and even where we don’t have the full answers, we are better aware?”
Bette: I don’t say anything, I just think about what Tina has said for a minute. “Like what?” I want concrete answers, I want certainty.
Tina: “That we are even having this conversation, please Bette, we can do this. I know we can. Look, once upon a time when you were scared you would have withdrawn into your work and I would have resented you for doing that and withdrawn from you when a situation like this came up, instead here we are talking about our fears and our hopes, openly and honestly, as equals.”
Bette: I shoot Tina ‘the look’, as though I am scared but I do not deny it.
Tina: “Bette, babe, I know there are certain things we need to deal with when we get home and yes, truthfully, this is more of an ideal world, with none of the external factors but Bette, let’s get real, we knew there was ALOT of hard work to be done to keep us together. Why after coming so far, would you want to stop?”
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Another wonderful chapter ,hope its not the end
you stopped writing for months and when you finally decide to post again, it reminds me very clearly why I was wandering here in the very first place, looking for every new chapter of your first story, you are a STAR, a 100% prodigious big star writer. One more thing, thru your stories, you considerably helped me to improve my english, maybe one day, I’ll give you a call, just to say “thank you” unbeknown (first I need to learn how to say unbeknown). Merci :-)
Love this story and your beautiful writing.
Woohoo! I love it. I am with Bailey I hope your not posting frequently to wrap this story up… I hope they still plane on talking to Laurel. It’s sad that she has had to deal with this and even witness some of the fights her parents have had. Hopefuly Tina and Bette will learn to argue when the kids are not around or at least keep theire voices down when doing so. Thanks a bunch.
I like this Tina also. She is strong and yet gentle also. She is passionate and loving towards Bette. Both have made major mistakes and both need to show each other without question how much they do love one another.
Thank goodness that ended well…I was sweating for a minute. This has always been a favorite story of mine…please keep posting.
wow im so happy to see your story continue… i loved these chapters you have a passion for writing and im really honored to be allowed to read you work its amazing as always thanks again
Wow this is amazing and glad thing work out. OK post soon please, thanks!
I am giddy. Two great chapters in one night. I hope your frequent posting is due to your passion for writing and not an attempt to wrap up this story quickly. Your story makes me smile. Thank you.
WOW!!!! Two chapters in one night. Thank you I glad that Tina and Bette are making there life together. PPS
at last, Bette and Tina really sorting out what’s really important as opposed to what’s pure distraction…please continue
What would the show be like if these two women talked the way you have them talking? I would be really happy.
I think it’s quite normal for Bette to have that insecurity. Tina conceived Jen when Bette’s away. She had no intention to include Bette in the family picture. Didn’t Tina hold back in some sense? Why can’t she just answer Bette’s question and talk to her directly?
oh good, i can understand bette insecurities though, but it’s great that they worked it out
What a journey it’s been unbeknown. Great chapter.I’m glad Bette’s asking these questions.If these are the questions she needs to ask to get over her insecurities, then fine by me. I know Tina’s annoyed,but she understands(or she should). Post soon.
wonderful! and you didn’t make us wait! i like so much that they can move in this, i hope they can come to LA soon
Thanks unbeknown. I really need to go back aways and read some of the older chapters because i’m getting fuzzy around the edges on the exact plot of your storyline…. but for now i’m happy
So wonderful. Bette is a dolt sometimes.
I was so happy to see another chapter. Bette, deep down she’s just a big baby like the rest of us. Nice to see them actually talking, and boy is she lucky Tina understands her so well.