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Tina — Plan B; pt. 95
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Bette’s outside the door. She’s knocked twice, quietly, and said my name three times, also quietly. I can’t find my voice to respond, but it doesn’t matter. She enters the room, as I knew she would.
I’m seated in the chair. She seats herself on the floor at my feet, hugging her arms around her legs.
For the first few minutes it’s quiet between us.
‘So.” She finally says.
“Yeah.” I respond. I don’t really know why, but it seems like the proper response at this point.
At this point, which is where, exactly? I’m not sure where, or how I got here. How we got here.
“Will you tell me what you’re thinking?”
The request is easy. Complying, well, that’s far more She’s here, she returned. But she’s here, she’s with Jess. So much in all directions. “I’m not sure.”
To this she just nods. Patient.
Where’s the Bette I know? The Bette that would be pacing the room, screaming? Maybe I don’t know this Bette nearly enough.
“T, I’m here.”
Maybe I know her too well.
She’s here. She returned. And I find myself smiling through my tears, acknowledging that fact. My great fear – or was it?
“Yeah.”
“I said I’d be.”
And you said that a long time ago, Bette. “It felt similar.”
“I know. For me, too.”
This admission has my attention.
“This time, I knew that I could stay in
“What I had thought was normal -”
Did I just hear Bette’s voice break on that last word? Now she truly has my attention.
“It’s been empty. Expansively empty. I’ve found myself to be more myself here, with you. I’ve denied that there were things in my life that I was missing, but there were. I feel that more strongly than ever.”
Now it’s Bette’s turn to look down, to look away from my gaze. That, more than anything, wrenches at my heart.
“I could have gone back to what I had allowed myself to accept before, but that’s not what I need, or what I want.”
She was quiet for a moment. Still not facing me.
“Tina.” Her voice was very quiet. I found myself leaning closer to hear. Her head slowly rises, and I can see the tears gathering in her eyes. “I meant everything that I said before I went to
Now I’m conflicted. Bette’s there, at my feet. She looks so vulnerable. I want to take her in my arms, and assure her that everything, that we, will be okay. But I find myself held back by what’s not been talked about between us.
“Bette, we need to talk about something.”
Her response is a nod.
I suck in a breath before finding form to the word. “Jess.”
(tbc)
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i hope it’s not something secret about Jess she wants to discuss, but jsut about Bette’s bonding with her and talking about things that Jess can’t talk to Tina…and damn, Tina, just give Bette a hug, she deserves one
oh man..I hope you post soon..I’ll take short chapters too. thanks
Now I am convinced you just enjoy torturing me!!! LOL
I think missyang means that the love between two people should not change just because they have a child, if anything it should get stronger. But I think because B&T have not been together during most of Jess’s life that there is alot more stuff to work out between B&T. Tina needs to let Bette back not only into her life, but also Jesse’s. I think if they keep talking they will figure it all out.
Sometimes short is a good thing; And you always return. Interesting times ahead.
“Jess…is not really your baby…She belongs to Big Red, the bouncer from Pancha’s story…I didn’t know how to tell you…and Red is coming back to WeHo today to claim us…sorry…”
OMG bette’s not the father of jess!!!!
I must agree with Seven on several issues…it seems that you do not allow Tina to think through her fears and problems in the same way that you do for Jess and Bette. I’m wondering if this is on purpose, for effect, which clearly gets the attention of the reader, but it is equally frustrating. I also think that it would be impossible for Tina to simply allow Bette to come in and be a parent with her without hesitation…after 15 years of raising a child as a single mother, these are things that Bette will never be able to make up for. The three of them are going to have to work out a new type of relationship. Tina is going to have to learn to share and Bette is going to have to work on not overstepping, especially in the beginning. As always, I love this story and where you are taking me with it. I implore you to post quickly, as begging does not really suit me!
I think they have to talk about Jess. Bette kept something a secrect from Tina in regards to there child, how many other things would Bette keep secrect. If there going to do this, there can’t be any secrets betwen any of them.
Another awesome chapter like everyone else very confused as too what she is going to say about Jess. Look forward to it
Jess? Okay pseud. I’ll be interested to hear what you have to say on the Jess issue. I think they have to talk about Tina’s propensity for jumping to conclusions, and her inability to communicate regarding her ongoing lack of trust, rooted in the original deception, and subsequent departure of Bette from the family unit.No small factor is Bette’s inability to recognize they’re still early enough in this attempted reconciliation that she should be meticulously guarding Tina’s feelings. If she does something that might be misconstrued by Tina, she should take steps to ensure Tina is aware of what is going on. (Situation with Jess a case in point.) Three strikes and you’re out baby. The fastball has just been released from the pitcher’s hand, and we’re gonna have a strike out or a home run. But if you think they need to talk about Jess, so be it…My no reading ff on weekdays is taking a hit today! Damn!
Finally! They’re talking!!! (huge exhalation of relief) Alright, Tina needs to deal with the fact that Bette’s going to have to share what’s been only Tina’s for the past 15 years or so. Oh, please have a good talk…
I’m with seven on this one.we forget that she had Jess all those years, Jealousy is sometimes a bitter pill. thanks
Great set up, pseud. They are so close in proximity, but so distant in the same moment. Their fears are mutual – rejection and their solutions mutual as well – trust. You could feel the slow dance of familiarity as they each took their turn leading. Why Jess? Because Jess is the one person that both unites them as well as tears them apart. They need to talk about her in order to learn more about their own feelings for each other and how they move together…as one, as two and as a family of three.
Jess, why do they have to talk about Jess. Croo and Techgal, you had me cracking up. Hey “P”, you know no matter how short or how long your updates are always welcomed.
Aww…the hated cliff hanger. Nice one though, keep writing I for one can’t get enough.
Why Jess? Sometimes I found it’s very wired/interesting. People make children due to their love, but after having children the love is not the love any more. It becomes more complicated. The consequence affects/destroys the reason?If you dunt know what I’m saying, never mind. I’m not quite sure myself, hehe.
What could she possibly have to talk about Jess that would affect their relationship? Is she going to admit that she’s jealous of how well they’re getting along, or that Jess sought Bette out for a conversation that could have been had with Tina? What is up with Tina anyway? In all/most the chapters where Jess or Bette are speaking, they reveal so much more of what they’re truly thinking. I can’t say the same for those containing Tina as the primary voice. Why is that?
Great chapter! Jess has been Tina’s alone for so long. I can think of many things Tina might want to say to Bette. Your story is amazing! Write more soon, please.
I’ve been MIA with the comments but I am still reading. Work has had me in a vortex for sometime now and I thank God for the Holidays as it should ease up for just a bit. The story’s going famously and thank you for starting to let Better and Jess connect. She may be a stronger ally in winning Tina back than any of us may recognise.
They´re talking. I can´t believe it. Do they know how to do that?Caution: dangerous situation.
I like your story. I like Bette. I like Tina. I like Jess. I like your story. Thank you.
hmm, wow. I am glad that they are talking at least. I honestly don’t think that bette was in the wrong here. Jess needed someone and it’s hard to talk to a parent about these things. and bette even made jess promise to tell tina. I hope all of this comes out and that bette and tina work on themselves too. keep writing. I’ll be reading.
Now they talking and Jess what about her now and let see what Tina want to see about Jess. Ok post soon please, thanks! Oh Techgal and Croo’s comment is so funny!
yeah why Jess? why Tina feel so threatened by Bette and Jess relationship?…at least they are talking is a start..cant wait for more thanks :o)
WHAT !!!! you have my attention!!
I can see Tina needing to talk about Jess. She’s the most important thing in Tina’s life and until she is squared away on that front she won’t be able to commit to Bette.