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Tina, Tiny Pieces, Chapter 2
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Take them where you wish to see them go. I um, I trust your judgment, Tina.
She looked at me oddly, as if she was looking at something strange, as if I were a stranger. And she walked away.
I shake my head, clearing it. Ill tackle her tomorrow. Or maybe I wont. I chew my lip. I wonder if my nerves are because were out here, out by where I live now, or if its because I dont see them often – rarely, actually – and Im justifiably excited at the prospect. I look at my cell again, the time and date looking back at me, when I feel a hand on my shoulder.
Hey you!
I turn around to see a smiling, red-faced
Hot enough for you out there? Christ, its like a fucking oven. Well, I wouldnt know from personal experience, mind you, but Ive been told ovens get damn hot.
You look great,
She doesnt, really. Like all of us in this heat, she looks wilted and florid and wrung out. There is more. Or less. Her eyes have lost their sparkle, that adorable twinkle that was unmistakably
So do you, Tina.
Thanks. Its so good to see you. How are you?
Motherfucker, its hot. Lets get a table, huh, – I know its gonna be like 55 degrees in there but right now, Ill take it.
Dont you want to wait for Shane?
My stomach flutters then dives, just a little, when she wrinkles her nose, sighs and look down quickly at the floor. The smile that stretches across her face when she looks back up is too hearty, too deliberate.
Ah, you know what, honey? She couldnt make it. She called me on my way here and said she was super sorry but shes backed up at work and by the time she gets out, shed be holding us up forever.
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Okay, so the stories kinda heavy, lighten up people. Life is heavy at times. Kid, you seem to have gone along the lines of where the show is kinda heading right now, but realistically lets hope not. Suddenly its all about Tina, strange I seem to remember her always telling someone else that. She can’t be that blind to the damage she’s done. I do agree if she really misses the planet hey stop by, that should be interesting. As far as the lemon juice and Angelica, makes me want to smack her upside her head. If she has a problem suddenly with Angelica’s skin color then give her to Bette, cos Tina doesn’t deserve her. Keep it coming.
i’m joining lamentamini and greenie…it was disturbing…tina has to get help and leave henry, he’s a monster and a dragon, and he will eat her alive and angelica too…run tina, run…are you in the league of Ilene and Co? because you’re breaking my heart…again
This chapter was deeply disturbing. Tina is entrenched in denial, running on empty and going down fast. I had a pinch of sympathy for her as a residual effect of liking who she used to be. She made a series of unfathomable decisions resulting in her current untenable situation. The horror was epitomized by Tina’s applying lemon juice three times to Angelica’s skin in an effort to bleach her. Angelica was burned and this is CHILD ABUSE, racism and many other things. This is a searing story of Tina’s destruction of herself and those closest to her.From my viewpoint, you crossed the line with this chapter especially regarding child abuse and I’ll decide whether or not to continue reading your stories. I commend you as a very powerful, talented and fearless writer but the price I paid to get through this chapter was too high.
`ITS Amazeing that what it is…really this blows me away….Finally seeing into Tinas head …and it aint pretty….Both chapters were exceptional…Thanks for coming back….lovin this
How could Tina be so naive? I’m very surprised that everyone, even Kit still buddies Tina in the show. Even IC said going bad to men is the most serious betrayal in lala land. I love your writings. Hope to see your reposted posts soon. =)
Oh, Tina, Tina, Tina. You’ve made your bed (with Henry the wanna-be church-goer), now just go fricking lie on it. That’s the path you chose, now go walk on it. Don’t be tramping (pun INTENDED!) all over the fricking forest. Jeez. I SO miss your fic, Lastkid. Your ‘borrowed’ TLW characters are more fleshed-out than the actual ones in the show. Please write some more. As often as you can. Cheers!
This was so sad and disturbing on so many levels. I feel saddest for Angelica and the life she will be punished with by clueless tina and whitebread henry. Why does Alice even put up with her?
I am so glad Alice is telling Tina “how it is”. Maybe Tina will finally wake up and see what she has lost
PS…have I mentioned how glad I am that you are back
Here’s five dollars, keep writing!…P.S.: that lemon juice thing is a new one on me. Porcelana anyone?
Wow, this T iskillin me, as was your other T. But I am glad U are back. Keep posting, I’ll always read.
Hey Last, you silly rabbit, of course you are loved here, previous death threats notwithstanding…I got an email from Courtney, since I am one of the 2.5 that likes her, asking where that pesky lastkid has been, she has even missed you giving her a hard time! Her P.S. was “Courtney and Bette 4eva”…yeah I know.. a little junior high, but she probably just thought she would take her shot. In regard to this story, I think it is showing clearly Tina’s unraveling. It’s no longer just character flaws she is dealing with but I believe emotional/mental breakdown kind of thing, on the show and in this story. She is becoming further and further separate from reality, and of course, you write it sooooo well. I hope that your being back here means that things are better??????? Post again soon! PS tina won’t have to worry about having any future at all, with henry or otherwise, if bette finds out about the lemon juice. Wouldn’t wanna write that in luscious detail would ya????
How wonderful for all of us that you are back writing another amazing story. I am really glad that you are tackling the stuff going on with Tina. While it is really hard to watch/read, I do think the storyline is very rich and complex. I mean really, Tony Soprano is more in touch with his feelings. Bravo!
Still chuckling over “Milk” to “Cream.” Wonderful portraits of Tina and Alice.
Well, Kid…you are off to another incredible start. Tina’s issues are definitely hot button topics, but I cannot think of anyone more capable of deftly leading us through her emotional quagmire than you. You are intransigent in your examination of the motivations behind what some consider Tina’s execrable behavior but that is what makes this story so good. It not all roses and lollipops, it’s a flawed character that has made a huge decision to change her life with what appears to be little forethought in regard to consequences or personal insight. After only two chapters I am finding this peed into the aftermath extremely compelling.*** I love the way that you carried the theme of talking but not really saying anything from the previous chapter, the ‘dry heat’ and constant talk about the weather was perfect.*** I can understand why Helena was not particularly talkative with Tina, they have lost their common denominator of being a lesbian. This loss of sisterhood I would imagine would have Helena feeling as if her friend has gone on vacation and left a very reasonable facsimile in her place. She’s sort of the same person, but not quite. I also suspect that there is a part of Helena’s ego that has been deflated by Tina’s return to men.*** Alice is struggling too, she is not quite sure what is acceptable and what isn’t now that things have changed. I get the feeling that Alice is reigning in her true feelings, she too must feel as if she’s been betrayed in some way. Tina changed overnight and that sort of 180-degree turn can be unsettling. Alice is also caught in the middle because of her allegiance to Bette and Kit.*** Calling Tina on her need to be a part of a community that she abandoned was excellent, Tina never wants to discuss anything that is uncomfortable – yet Alice holds her feet to the fire. Even more so when she reminds her that she has broken up a family.*** Alice turns the spotlight on Tina and scrutinizes her actions for her, something that Tina won’t do for herself. The truth hurts and Tina tries her best to make her decision the result of everyone else’s behavior but her own. Typical of Tina, but when confronted with the truth she may have no other option but to see her culpability.*** Shane’s absence from lunch speaks volumes, she too feels betrayed. It’s like a divorce, there is pain and hurt and those emotions run deep and do not heal overnight. You can’t just say “I’m out of here†and then expect everyone to want to be in your presence and be happy about it just because you’re now lonely or because you deign it to be.*** The infamous lemon juice incident…Naïve and ignorant – obviously. Selfish – Yes!! But abusive, I personally don’t think so. Tina was misguided most definitely, but she did not set out to deliberately hurt Angelica.*** Tina is wrestling with demons that I doubt she ever even knew existed and it’s apparent, at least on some level, that she is embarrassed and ashamed about it. She is not happy with herself or her life to be sure.*** Henry’s tacit condoning of Tina’s attempt to lighten Angelica’s skin did not go unnoticed, if anything it served to exacerbate Tina’s own misgivings. His desire for them to go to church is nothing more than an attempt to drive a wedge between Tina and her former lesbianism and further wrap her up in the idea of family values. Henry is an insecure man.*** Max participating in the “Strongest Almost Man Contest†– HA! Now that had me rolling on the floor. Could he also participate in the “Almost a Wookie†contest as well?*** It’s a see saw for Tina right now. She is vacillating back and forth with how she feels, with trying to regain some of her old life back while accepting her new life and the way her friends feel about it. Everything is a chain reaction because of her one single action, but she doesn’t see it – not yet.*** Right now it’s about Tina and her belief in entitlement. It’s always been about Tina and what she wants.*** Highly intriguing story, Kid. More…more…more – please!!!
hey, did u know originally humans were black, and white came about thru a mutant gene? as for Tina take some more xanax or see a shriek…WTF did she think was gonna happen with Kit and her friends? they loved Bette be4 Tina even came on the scene…get a life or a lobotomy Tina..
Okay, I just have to say that this is, without question, the best stuff I have read on this site. Amazing.
plz continue, Im liking this, i was thinking this is how it might turn out with Tina and the gang, but who knows
tina needs to find some help soon. It is awful she is trying to “lighten” up her daughter. If she cant deal with angelica’s otherness she needs to let Bette take her. Angelica does not need to live in a home where she is not accepted. She really needs to get her head out of ass.
I don’t mind the long chapters, specially when they ae like this.I think Tian needs to go to THe Planet, who knows who she might meet there?!
I’m so glad to see you posted again. If even Alice is having a hard time connecting with Tina then I can only imagine how the rest of the group is dealing with Tina. I can’t wait to see where you’re going to take our poor, unhappy Tina ~ maybe to a happier place?!
Poor Angelika! Poor Tina, for that matter, but then she’s only got herself to blame – and what does she expect anyway. Must be hard on Alice but perhaps she can be the mediator – Angelika so needs her other mum and her aunt in her life – lemons, for heaven’s sake!
I wonder why I didn’t comment on the previous chapter? Oh well I’m commenting now. lol Anyway, this is actually a pretty disturbing story, but it’s so well-written that I don’t mind it’s not what I call “fluffy bunny” and cute. I could understand Tina being upset if she and Bette parted amicably and the gang treated her like shit for it, but everyone wised up and saw what was happening. The skin lightening thing is horrifying. Too many chemicals in sunscreen? WTF I’m sure there’s a brand out there that won’t kill a baby if he or she licks it off. Gee, I wonder why Henry wants them to go to church? Must be another way to “de-gay” Tina for good. No offense to Christians, I just dislike when people try to use the word of God (any god really) as a tool like that. ANYWAY I am curious to see how this all turns out, and as always, Alice is the best friend anyone could ever have.
Tina is still clueless!
Long…bring it on, Again really like this story, yes I’m a bit nervous knowing what your capable of writing…All of it, it’s thought provoking, it’s a real story, a tale to tell and you do it like no other…but I’m nervous, so pls be gentle. Did you really think you’d get tomatoed? Sometimes it hard to read what you choose to write, but it’s always based in reality and very good…so pls keep going…thankyou!!
i haven’t read it yet but judging by comments i might not like it…i’ll try to read and comment later
Great! The server’s back to eating my comments. Let’s see if I can recreate the magic. Lastkid, that was a really interesting chapter with some really tough things to chew on. You did a great job of showing how Tina can reflect while wearing a huge pair of blinders. One can almost feel sorry for her as her handicap is strangling her life. Worse still for her daughter, once Bette’s, who now bears the brunt of Tina’s incapcities the way Bette once did. Anticipating your next post.
Well LK, I think I have calmed down enough to comment. To echo Lamentamini, this is ‘actually a pretty disturbing story’. There are many issues bubbling at the surface and Tina, as you have so vividly described is so very lost and obtuse it seems. It was quite difficult to read the whole lemon juice bit. Anyway, your writing is as magnificent as always and maybe if it weren’t so, I wouldn’t have graphic images of Tina being hauled off to a mental institution kicking and screaming.
Oh good God your writing is excellent, Lastkid! I am addicted to this story in a good way…not the way that I need copious amounts of beer to get through Monsoon Sundays aka The L Word S3. Also, long chapters kick ass! As for Tina, she is killing me in this story. Just Killing me! It’s hard for me to tell who’s older, Tina or Angelica. It’s not the lemon juice that’s acidic, it’s her brain. She needs a reality check and I’m pretty sure that it’s waiting for her at The Planet. Anyway, please continue.
My heart sank when I realized that Tina and Henry were married….I wonder what will be Tina’a place on the show if she continues a relationship with Henry….She wouldn’t be a part of the family any more, the relationships would be strained just like you have written so well here. Awesome story, sad but awesome!
Great update! Hope to see more soon.
Tina is portrayed in this story as a selfish, mean spirited, self-absorbed, rascist bitch. How could you try to bleach your own child’s skin b/c she tans too darkly and it reminds you of your life partner. I usedto feel sorry for Tina but more and more I wish she was off the show.
OK, we’re all hooked now. You’ve given Tina enough rope to totally hang herself by marrying Henry. She really doesn’t get love, just want and her perceived necessity. I’m guessing Helena was distantB/C her yet untold fling w/B has now become a committment.Total quicksand for Tina.Well, LK maybe your mom really did save her best egg for her “lastkid”
Tina surely can’t be ashamed of Angie because she is half black. She needs help very badly. Get the baby to Bette and her and Mr.Perfect Henry have kids that wont embarress her Shame on both she and Henry. thanks
This is the first time that I read fanfic and would like Tina to die in this story..damn that was harsh..okay let me calm down. Tina is a very,very disturbed woman. She needs mental health services, very badly. Angleica needs to get out of that household. Lemon Juice, for fuck sakes?!?!? Would like to see how Bette is doing, hoepfully happy as she can be. Please post soon!
Lsbn intimidates the hell out of me. I won’t be so intimidated by her comments that I fail leave some of my own to say “thank you” for sharing this with us. This, your Tina, is indeed unraveling piece by tiny piece. I am horrified by her actions, all of them, not just those toward Angelica. Let the pieces fall where they may.