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    To Love Again, To Live Again

    Story written on September 10, 2005 by goldfish.
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    Author Notes:

    A B&T story……..five years after the fall

     

    They met outside on the sidewalk of their favorite caf.  Bette looked at her as she approached.  Claire was beautiful inside and out.  She was petite with long dark hair and green eyes that were mesmerizing.  She was as smart as she was beautiful.  They could sit for hours and discuss topics from the different views of Dali and Picasso to the events that were happening around the world. 

     

    Claire was an art instructor at a local private school.  They had met when her class had toured the gallery Bette was working at.   They became fast friends and then lovers.  Bette had told her right away about Tina and had been honest from the beginning she wasn’t looking for a long term relationship.  She also had told her that she was planning on returning to the States eventually.

     

    But as she looked at her now, she ached inside.  Why can’t I love this woman?  Why won’t my heart accept Claire as my destiny?  She smiled at Claire and waved.  She answered her own question in her head.  Because she is not Tina, Tina is my soul, Tina is my destiny.

     

    Claire kissed her hello.

    Claire:  “Hello Bette”

    Bette:  “Hi Claire”

    Claire:  “You look beautiful as always.”

    Bette:  “As do you.”

    Bette took her hand and they went inside.  Once inside they ordered and had polite and trivial conversation, both avoiding talking about the inevitable.  Eating their meal and enjoying each others company, re living memories and laughs they had shared.  Claire finally spoke of things to come.

     

    Claire:  “So you are all set to go?  Packed and ready?”

    Bette:  “Yes” Bette avoided looking at her now.

    Claire:  “You will let me know when you arrive safely.”

    Bette:  “Of course.”

    Claire:  “I’m going to really miss you, you know?”

    Bette:  “I know.”  Bette took Claire’s hand.  “I will miss you too, I’ll email you every day.”

    Claire:  “Good, I want to know how things are going, progressing.”

     

    Bette looked at Claire now with tears in her eyes.

    Bette:  “You know I love you Claire, but.”

    Claire stopped her by putting her finger to her lips.

    Claire:  “Bette it’s ok.  I know you love me as much as you can for now.  I know Tina is your soul mate and I want that for you.  I want you happy.  I love you Bette and I am here for you always remember that.”

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    15. I think you should make Bette more torn about her feelings for Claire. It gives their relationship more credibility, making Claire more than a straw woman, waiting to be knocked down. If Bette has already conceded that she can love no one but Tina, then all the power to decide her future resides with Tina. Drama exists by driving up the stakes.

      What if Bette wants to go back to L.A. to settle, once and for all, if she has any future with Tina before she settles down with Claire? That setup would open the door for possibilities. As it is, Bette already has a job and a house in L.A. What if Tina says no? Then, Bette has placed all her eggs in one basket and it could all come a cropper, leaving Bette looking like a fool.

      A beautiful fool, to be sure. I love B&T together too.

      Just a couple thoughts…

    17. Ah, that’s always such a joy to see your name appears on the list. This unique Goldfish’s touch ! I love it – but you already know that.
      Well, even if I’m a big fan of your so engaging “In the Beginning” story, I can understand how a talented author like you prefers to begin something new for a while, if inspiration wasn’t there for now. But I’m confident : this break will finally bring it back to you and no doubt you’ll give us updates of ITB as soon as the success of this new great story of yours will galvanize your inspiration ! This way, we lucky readers will have a double pleasure to enjoy your so fine and sensitive writing.

      I already looking forward updates for this new story of yours, Goldfish : this beginning is excellent !
      I especially appreciate here the way you brang so much questions for which we’ll only have answers later : we have to wait as patiently as we could – and that’s a gourmet pleasure, for me…
      Many questions indeed : what happened to Tina during these 5 long years ? Has she also have someone similar to Claire in her life – or is she alone ? And what happened to the gang ? Did they keep the same lives or not ? How everybody – and above all Tina, of course ! – will react to Bette’s come back ?
      Anyway, you already show us something very positive : a new Bette, who obviously had worked a lot about herself during all these years, using the time and distance as essential ways to realize why things happened and, consequently, what had to be changed in herself to try her luck with Tina again – giving her new reasons to trust her. Just to see the way our Bette was so honest and open-hearted with Claire, from the very beginning of their relationships, is enough to fully understand how she actually changed for the best.

      By the way, Claire is a wonderful, likeable and touching character, understanding until sacrifice, loving on the must unselfish way, considering Bette’s happiness more then her own one… God, this girl is truly admirable ! Well, even being such an unquestioning fan of B&T together, I cannot help but feeling deeply sad and sorry for her – and only your talent is to blame for that ! (*wink*)

      Thank you so much for this new gift, dear Goldfish : you were, you are and you will always be a delight to read.

    21. “We will always have Paris” – A beautiful start. This is elegant and classy, top draw ……..well done. Thank you for your time, and for posting, a pleasure to read.

    24. wooo awsome story. I wonder if T is still single ok she asked about Bette but you never now. I hope Bette will get her back. Thanks and I hope you will update soon.

    25. Wow, this Claire, sounds incredible. But, Tina will always the one for Bette, regardless of time, people, events, and relationships. There’s just nobody for Bette, but Tina, and nobody for Tina, but Bette. I hope Claire comes to L.A. and finds someone, other then Bette to fall in love with. Great beginning. I’ll be awaiting your next post for this story, as well as the other one.

    28. Gold..great beginning. I’m intrigued with the concept…please write more. LOL. I really enjoy your stories…so I”m looking forward to following this one also. Thanks Gold…so please continue. ;-)

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