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The Talks
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“Sorry, Kit,” they all mumbled.
“Alice, don’t you think there’s another apology you need to be making right now.”
Alice looked around confused. Dana and Shane nodded their heads towards James. Alice rolled her eyes.
“Sorry for blackmailing you, James. But…”
“Alice!” Kit warned.
“Sorry, James,” Alice said.
“I know you all meant good. And I hope it turns out right. And I really hope Bette never finds out what you did,” Kit looked at them and shook her head.
“Now. Who wants some pie?”
They all raised their hands.
“Mmm hmm,” Kit said and rolled her eyes before leaving to get them pie.
They stared at each other and didn’t say a word like they were little kids who were just scolded by their favorite auntie.
***
Bette and Tina sat on opposite ends of the sofa. Neither speaking right away. Taking a moment to feel the magnitude of the situation. Stealing glances. Tina kept telling herself to wait for Bette to start the conversation.
Do not rush her, Tina told herself again.
Bette looked over at Tina and noticed the rainbow sweatshirt. It was one of her favorites. She loved how the little rainbow popped against the yellow. So simple. So beautiful. Just like Tina. Just…like…Tina. Bette wondered if Tina wore it on purpose; knowing how much rainbows meant to her. They symbolized hope and new beginnings and a promise. She wanted a new beginning with Tina but she didn’t know how she could ever trust her again. And that was a big problem.
Bette looked down and spotted Tina absentmindedly playing with the string on her joggers. Bette thought it was adorable how Tina fidgeted when she was nervous. She was twirling and untwirling the string around her cute little fingers.
Tina looked up and smiled, catching Bette watching her. Bette cleared her throat.
Don’t fuck this up, Tina thought to herself.
“You know you don’t have to not wear my Yale sweatshirt,” Bette finally said.
Really! That’s how you start the conversation? Bette admonished.
“I didn’t want it to be a thing or make you uncomfortable.”
Like last time…, Tina thought.
“I appreciate that but it’s fine. It’s fine. I know you like to sleep in it.”
“Every night,” Tina said simply.
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I absolutely love this chapter. And the beginning is hysterical. I laughed out loud at the middle finger emojis. Poor James. I wanted to mention how much I like your writing style. You have a lot of talent. Alice trying to dig her way out is a case in point. And Kit’s lectures: “Pray. It’s already in motion. We can’t tell them now cuz it will blow up in all of y’all’s faces and they may never get back together. Keep your fingers crossed and pray. Oh and don’t do anything else to “help” them.” Kit used air quotes as she said the word help.” So well written. And of course the conversation between Bette and Tina via food. Very sensual. This is such a good story. So happy Bette left her door open.
TOTALLY AGREE!!
Poor James is right. LOL! I adore how protective he is of Bette and I really like the brother/sister vibe he has with Alice.
Thank you so much. This has been fun to write. I haven’t written anything this long ever. So it really is testing my writing abilities. That’s why some chapters take longer than others. It took me forever to get the part right last chapter about the flashback of why Bette wanted to break-up with Tina but I absolutely love how it turned out.
Kit is the mother figure of the group. I’m glad she reprimanded them and I’m glad she gave them pie afterwards. LOL!
Let’s see what happens with these doors.
Kit speaks her truth, holding NO grudges. She is PRICELESS at understanding the often crazy, zanny, misteps of her Gen X,Y,Z,”framily”.
So Y not pass the pie?!!!!
Very nice chapter…. so proud that Tina remained patient during the talks. They are progressing… it seems slow, but the fact that they could sit and be civil and enjoy a meal and do some talking is indeed progress. I had not realized that it had already been 5 months since Tina left for Vancouver. I am glad that Tina told Bette about her “offer” and request that she base in Vancouver. And I also like that she told Bill a definitive “no” – not going to happen. This should mean something to Bette when she thinks about it. Vancouver evidently was never going to be a permenant place for Tina to live. Too bad Tina left like she did. If she had taken the time to have a reasonable conversation about why she was going, they might not have the problems they are having at them moment. But what’s done is done. Tina is too impetuous for her own good. She needs to think things through and consider the ramifications of her major moves in her life. The fact that she does not trust Bette is a factor they need to work on as well. Bette has reason not to trust Tina. But Tina’s accusation of Bette cheating without some further evidence than catching her and Candace kissing and not getting an explanation and then leave town without notice for as long as a year? That is huge. But the fact that Tina has turned down a plum position in Vancouver should be a step in the direction of getting Bette back.
This is really a rather nice story….. actually I love Kiki Smith. We should all have a Kiki Smith in our lives.
Cannot wait to see how the rest of the week goes….
Me too. Tina is really trying. I think the inner dialogue helps too. That trust issue is tricky. They have a lot more talking to do especially about the miscarriage. And that is going to so emotional. Gives me chills just thinking about it.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the story. Thank you so much for reading. And yes, KiKi is a hoot. She has more planned. Hopefully it doesn’t backfire.
Again, your writing is amazing. I love these characters and how much you flesh them out. Your writing skills really provide a bigger/better sense of who these women are and how they relate (& related in the past).
Thank you, I love the stories you create about my favorite couple!
Thank you so much. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. It has definitely been fun to write.
I love your story!
Brilliant writing style, you have a real gift and i am happy you share that with us!
The first page was so funny!
The talk, Tina doing her best to give Bette the time and space but inwardly had to hold in, something she had a lot of trouble to do but she did it! Loved how Tina did the simple things she always did like putting the plate with small foods for Bette and for Bette remembering with fondness about it and a little more
It’s a beginning and for Bette to shout out her wants but not being sure or love or hurt will win, it was honest to Tina.
The last part gave me hope, the door is open to each other but Tina has to be patient and Bette be open about her feelings of hurt.
“Tina turned and walked away down the hall. Bette watched her disappear into the room, leaving the door open. In the past when they were upset with each other and on the rare occasions slept in different bedrooms, they always left the door open. Bette explained to Tina one time after they’d made up that although they might be upset with each other, she hoped they’d never be closed off from each other and that was why she left the door open.
Bette kept looking at the open door for a while before going to the extra room. Bette kept that door open too.”
Look forward to read the next chapter!
It is a beginning. They have a long way to go. But they are both trying and that is so important. The doors are open. Now what? That’s the big question. I hope they keep talking.
Brilliant, loved it, more please.
SG
Thank you so much!
They’re doing a fine job of accepting the joyful, soulful friendship and sexual memories while admitting that the soul-hurt that Tina brought to their “lovers world” is still an over-powering memory.
But! The door is OPEN for both of them. The foundation is being rebuilt . . . Slowly
The door is open! And that is huge for them. I’m excited to see what happens next. lol