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The Journey
Tina: "Bette, really, it’s OK, you needed some time on your own, and truthfully so did I." and I approach Bette as I speak, maintaining eye contact, really wanting her to know no harm has been done.
Bette: I watch Tina, a little unsure.
Tina: I take the lead because it is clear that Bette will not. "I made us a salad, if you are still hungry. I’m hungry." I say in light reference to the time. I smile as I say it to convey to Bette that I am teasing.
Bette: "Actually I am starving." And I pull out a chair. I maybe made as hell with Tina but she was always a good cook, why starve to death because I am angry?
Tina: I get the salad bowl and place in the middle of the table as Bette takes a seat. Unsure whether wine is a good idea or not I reach up and grab wine glasses and everyday tumblers for water. I place some bread on the table.
Bette: "Can I do anything?" I ask feeling useless, fully aware that Tina is organized down to the last detail. She pulls her seat out and sits. "It looks really good." I say enthusiastically. I start to put some on Tina’s plate and sense the uncomfortable silence now that the niceties are out of the way.
Bette: I place some on my plate and start. "It’s good." I confirm and trying to lessen the heavy atmosphere that is setting in.
Tina: "Bette?"
Bette: "Yes?" and I give Tina my full attention.
Tina: "About tonight?"
Bette: "Yes…" I say not understanding.
Tina: "The girls are asleep in that room and there is only one other bedroom." I try not to sound concerned.
Bette: "Oh…" I say, unsure of how to proceed. "Ofcourse Tina, you should sleep in the other bed. For Heavens sake you just had a baby, as though I would make you sleep on the couch…."
Tina: "That’s not actually what I meant." I see Bette is not grasping it.
Bette: "I’m sorry, I don’t understand the question…." And I put my fork on the side of the plate.
Tina: I stop eating myself. I hesitate. "I hope Bette, you don’t mind but I think this week will work best if each of us say what we really mean."
Bette: "Yes, ofcourse. Is there something you need to tell me Tina?" I ask seriously.
Tina: I fiddle with my napkin and smile. I take my time putting y napkin in my lap. "Actually Bette, yes, there is something I need to tell you."
Bette: "I’m listening."
Tina: "I want us to sleep in the same bed."
Bette: I nearly choke on my salad, I try to recompose myself. "Uh, Tina, I don’t know if that is such a good idea….I mean, well you know what I mean, that……..fuck, Tina I don’t know."
Tina: "It’s your decision Bette, but I wanted you to know where I stand on this. Unequivocally, I do not want you sleeping on the couch."
Bette: "Right…." I say unsure of how to proceed.
Tina: I just watch Bette, pushing her has never worked.
Bette: "Can I ask why you think that would be a good idea given the circumstances?"
Tina: "I don’t see how you being out here and me being in there" and I point for emphasis "will help us. I just don’t see that providing an environment for intimacy."
Bette: I nod as I consider what Tina has just said "Intimacy" I repeat.
Tina: "Yes, Bette, intimacy. It’s your decision, you must be very angry…."
Bette: And I can’t help but snort.
Tina: I continue "but me in there, you out here, how is that helping."
Bette: "I don’t know Tina. Will anything help? You make it sound so simple."
Tina: "It is simple Bette, it is just a matter of what you want."
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(46 votes, average: 3.46 out of 5)
Glad you’re back, I’ve missed your story. Please.. don’t let this family fall apart.
Glad you are back love this story, they need serious talking to be done, Bette is still very angry hope she will calm down and give it a chance, please make them make it.
Good to see you back! I think Tina is making some valid points, but is she prepared if Bette decides that couch has her name on it? I very much like where you are going with this story!
Glad to read your story again! Bette need to be less hard with Tina she is trying to do the best for keep the relation. i hope they can fix their problems
I have missed this story. :) Great to see it moving again. Thanks.
Very beautiful, I too have missed your calm voice as you move these ladies through all their feelings.
I know what I want, Tina, no Bette, no Tina, no Bette. Oh damn too hard to choose. Okay Tina wants Bette. I am hoping that Tina is able to get through to Bette. Bette is scared and I can understand, but she still loves tina or she would not be there with her.
I was so happy to see your post…I hope thatyou get to post again soon and that B & T talk…
I missed your story, so glad that you are back! Please don’t let them fall apart. Please post soon
missed you
Good to see you back and good chapter. This is very hard for them but they will work thing out, just give them time, they will talk and go through this together. Ok I have a little question, ok Tina just have a baby and now she drink beer, I dont think Tina can drink beer or wine right now that she is breastfeed right. OK post soon please, thanks!
I believe Bette needs to listen to Tina. you can’t solve problems if your in different places thanks
So glad you are back. I missed your story and your writing. You did a wonderful job fixing them before, I hope you can do it again. Thanks for posting.
Excellent story. You have a good ear for their convos. They are so indecisive, on tenterhooks. Keep it up.
this is so good you are back ! there is an unbelievable intensity in your story, you describe the scenes so well, and the dialogue always fits perfectly with the context. I love it, thank you ;-)
great to see you back! I’ve read this & now i can’t remember for my life what Bette has done in this story to upset Tina – so i’ll just have to go & re-read it all (what a lovely excuse!)
I am so glad that you’re back. Hope the real life interruption wasn’t too serious and that you came through it safe and sound. Hope to see many more posts…you’re one of my fave writers!
Yeah, I have to agree with Tina on her last sentense. As long as that’s what you want, you can have it again. All the emotional matters could be solved by emotion.
So glad you are back. I love this story.
i’m happy you’re back…i hope both B&T want the same thing – each other
Thanks for the chapter. I am still in awe of your ability to write. Keep it up, take your time and carry on making it special.
So happy to see that you back! ^_^ Hope that Bette sees thru the haze and realize they want one another. Can’t wait for your next update …