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The Set Up (18)
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“Yeah, bye.” And with that, Alice was off.
Tina was left scratching her head, trying to piece it all together before she headed out of the building. Even after she’d picked Angelica up from school, she found herself distracted with the possibilities. What might Alice say to her? And why? Tina realized that she needed desperately to speak with Bette – to give her the opportunity to explain first. It was what Tina would want in a similar situation. Not that I’d get myself into a similar situation in the first place … But she tried not to judge. As wonderful as Bette had been with her and her daughter, Tina tried not to make unwarranted judgements.
She was still distracted when she unlocked the door to the house and ushered her daughter inside.
“You’re not asking any of your annoying ‘mom’ questions.”
Tina locked the door behind them, sending Angelica a gentle smile. “Sorry, hunny. It was a … rough day, I guess.”
The over-stuffed backpack dropped onto the floor as Angelica looked into the living room. “It’s fine. Can I watch TV before I do my homework?”
“When will you have it finished?”
Angelica rolled her eyes – a habit she’d picked up from her mother at the early age of three. “Mom.”
“I’m serious.”
“Before supper.”
“Okay go ahead,” Tina agreed, letting out a nice, long sigh as she rubbed her thumb over the screen of her cell phone. She stepped into her room to try and gather her thoughts. What do I do? Just call her up? And then what do I say? There’s no easy way to do this, just don’t psych yourself out. Just do it. Do it!
Finally, Tina punched in Bette’s number, and waited. When she got the answering machine, she called Bette at work instead. The assistant promptly put her through, obviously having been given orders to do so.
“Bette?” Tina asked once confronted with the familiar voice.
“Hey T,” Bette smiled, her entire face lighted. “How nice to get such an early call from you. Has Angelica decided to cook all your meals too? Tell me something she can’t do.”
“No, it’s not that,” Tina smiled despite herself, dropping her head into her hands as she paced her room. “I just … I wanted to hear what you have to say about something.”
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Well, the apparently poorly-kept “secret” is out, and the world has kept on spinning. Angie didn’t seem all that bothered, heh. I guess the next thing is for Tina (and Bette) to each fully come to term with Bette’s past… Alice’s story wasn’t all that awful, but it’s amazing how many people think they’re in a “relationship” after sleeping with someone the first day of knowing them. Bette hasn’t treated Tina that way, and she’s shown how much she’s not the woman she used to be. Thanks for the post!
Great update, loved it. Tina is just being overwhelmed.
Who are you?” – “I’m the woman of your dreams,” – sweet :)
The pages just flew by. You can’t change anyone. You can only change yourself. Bette wants to change. Angie is pretty observant. Tina has been hurt by her ex-husband so she wants to protect Angie from the reality of her relationship.Tina needs to be more forthright so that Angie doesn’t think that her relationship w/Bette is illicit or immoral.
Loving each update. It’s great that Tina is willing to hear Bette out instead of running in the opposite direction. And she’s understandably cautious. But it would be nice if she showed that she wants to know more about what made/makes Bette the complex creature she is. Tina thinks she’s been putting Bette’s feelings ahead of her own, but Bette is doing all the tip-toeing! OK, waiting for the next chapter. :-)
Bette shouldn’t have to keep explaining herself. Although she was a major douche back then, she seems remorseful now. I admire the fact that she owns up to her douchiness and not blame it on some broken past. Which we often hear about, but I offer “pay the good deeds forward, not the bad ones”. Maybe Bette should apologize to Alice, god knows she’ll acquire some frequent flyer miles if she went after every women screwed over but she can cross one name from her little blackberry book. Thanks for the awesome post GR 😘
Great update. Hurray for Angie knowing.
Agree with azmama …you can’t change another person. But Bette has an external goal that motivates her: Tina and Angie. I’m curious what Bette’s internal goal will be, what motivates her to change other than her prize of getting Tina. Love this story! Thank you!
great chapter… angie is to smart… i feel for alice, but that was the old bette… lets hope alice drops it now… pps
No one ever realizes how Angie is lol GR as always I love your writing always able to articulate emotions so well
Thanks for the update. I’m so glad Tina is trusting Bette and really trying to get over the “player” image she has in her head. It is always going to be a part of Bette and it will come up from time to time but as long as Tina continues to be open with Bette about her fears they should be okay.As far as Angie, it seems that Tina has gotten into a habit of treating her as an equal in some areas instead of a child. She does need to consider Angie’s feelings but she should not let Angie dictate the direction or pace of her relationship with Bette. As adults, they should be making the decisions and helping Angie adjust to whatever it is they are doing.
I think its hilarious how much Angie noticed. Most parents don’t give their kids enough credit. I noticed a lot at that age but I love how mature Angie was about it all, she’s such a special kid. I also agree about Bette realizing that by hiding who they are in front of Angie, they’ll only confuse her and think loving either woman is wrong. I think every child should have an open mind about what’s out they’re but free to make their own decisions in life. Tina’s decision to speak to Bette before seeing Alice showed how much they’ve grown as a couple. Tina trusted Bette to tell her the truth and I love that, even more that Bette was completely honest even though she was afraid it would cost her Tina. She put as much faith in her relationship as Tina. Ahhh love this. Thank you GR !!
Thats good and glad they talk and get thing straight out, they are so sweet. Plase post more, thanks!
Another wonderful update. thank you.
Thanks for the posting! I love that adults don’t understand that kids aren’t that dumb. They do pay attention to things that the adults do with each other. They see things in movies and on TV and their world is much more open to intimacy than it used to be. I like Bette’s feelings that hiding things will give Angie the wrong impressions of the intimacy between them. Adults forget they they are the role models for which kids learn about relationships… and we wonder why they are so screwed up sometimes. Think about it adults… Be a better role model and teach them how to have good relationships with others… that is in your job description. Read the fine print.
LOL … I find Tina’s reaction on being “caught” by Angie is so funny :-D luckily she only saw Bette leaving, not really “caught” them in any compromising situation :-p it’s amazing to realized that simple act like showing or hiding your affection towards your spouse is actually a big thing for kids and they do pay attention! and its amazing to have Bette being so perceptive on Angie’s behavior/reaction… Great approach GR! Looks like all of them growing together now :-) and would that mean Tina will be more open about her feeling and closeness with Bette in front of Angie!? ;-) thanks GR for the update… It seems too short while in fact it is a 12 pages update! :-p maybe I am too greedy, but what can I say? it’s simply because your writing is so good GR! :-) PPVS ;-)
Angie is the best.Great update.Thank you.
Hello GrindRight”There’s no salvation for me now. I believe is the one line from the song Lover to Lover that shows up in this chapter. Now regarding those extra points for finding it. Use yourimagination Seduction is Patient. Thanks for posting.