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Vignettes: Chapter 28
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If you want. Well be in the lobby in an hour after I pick up Dakota and we pack our stuff up. Tina shut the door behind her.
An hour later in the lobby, Bette nervously waited for Tina and her daughter to come through the elevators, bags in hand. Finally they arrived and Dakota smiled brightly, completely naive to the history and present between her mother and this other woman.
Hi Bette! Dakota hollered.
Hi there Dakota. Ready for the plane ride home?
She shrugged. I wish I could stay with you.
It was a fun weekend, wasnt it?
I like you. Dakota said shyly.
I like you too, sweetie.
Dakota, honey, grab your bag and bunny. We need to get going. Hug Bette goodbye. Tina said, hoisting a bag over her shoulder.
Bette embraced the girl and took a deep breath. She smelled like outside, like freshly fallen leaves on drying grass. Dakota finally let go and waved.
Mommy, arent you going to hug Bette goodbye? Dakota asked innocently.
Tina hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. She glanced at Bette and moved forward, taking her in her arms. They held on a few seconds too long before they broke free and Tina walked away with her daughters hand clasped with her own.
When they were out of earshot of Bette, Dakota asked, Mommy, are we going to see Bette again sometime?
I dont know, honey… but I just dont think so.
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Tina, I didnt come out here with any expectations. But the more time I spend with everyone, the more I want to know everyone. This trip down memory lane just kind of happened. Being here in this city with these women brought back so many memories. My mind is flooded with thoughts.
Me too, but Im not running around, digging up the past and filling everyone in on every last detail of our lives together, Bette.
Its not like that Tina. I felt like I owed it to Shane to be honest with her. She deserves the truth. Everyone here does. And Ive decided not to hold anything back this week.
Bette looked squarely at Tina and stood up in front of her. She reached out and put her hands on Tinas arms.
It was just weird watching everyone mill through some of our most personal things. I had no idea you put together that box. It caught me off guard.
A lot of things have caught me off guard this week, Tina. But Im just going with it.
Thats a first. Tina muttered.
Do you want me to leave now? Bette asked, taking her hands off Tina and moving towards the door.
Yes – no… I dont know. *****, Bette, how do you always manage to make me second guess myself? Tina asked, though she was mostly asking herself.
I think Ill go. Bette said.
Ive never stopped you before.
But you always could… anytime.
Its too late. Tina whispered.
Its never too late, Tina. Bette whispered back before shutting the door behind her.
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Tina…if that ain’t an opening, I don’t know what is. Go for it! Sure, there might be loss, but think of the gain! Another great installment.
Come on, Tina. Let go of the past…you shouldn’t be harboring fears after all these years. Didn’t you learn anything about yourself while raising a child (alone) in Colorado? Where’s your confidence? Heck, where’s your spine? Go, Bette, leave her alone. She’s too stuck in the past to have any kind of progressive conversation. Great chapter!
Damn – love it! Go Bette! Great job again. Can’t wait for the next, you’re stories are always something worth reading!
as much as i would love to see them back together, i gotta kinda agree with Seven. the affair was how many years ago? time to either let go of the fear, or let go of Bette. one of the two…thanks for this. as always, awesome to read!
Make your mind up one way or the other Tina. Great chapter as usual Fareast.
This was a great chapter, but I’m not sure how much more heartbreak I can take, or that Bette and Tina can take. It’s time!!
You are killing me here. Great chapter!
Boy! You threw this together, from top to bottom, the action was tremendous. I loved the way you interpolate the past with the present! This was an action – packed episode – it read like drama raher than fiction!
Thank you! I love that they are finally starting to confront their past. Will they move forward together in their futures?
Only Fareast knows!!!!
Great chapter, but get these girls back where they belong & that is together
Come on Tina. let down your defenses and take another chance. Dakota’s already accepted Bette, don’t turn her away now!
Wow, Tina sure has become stubborn…….here’s hoping that they will realize before it is really too late:(…..
I can’t tell you how much i love this story, Thanks for another awesome update fareast:)
Have I told you yet that you’re brilliant?
It’s time for these two to confront the past once and for all so they can begin to contemplate their future! I’m an optimist I believe it could happen!
Hi! fareast WOW! Another Beautiful Amazing Story I agree with seven come on Tina the past it’s over they have Another time that you need to move forward Life is to Short be happy Please post soon.
Wonderesque! Is that a word? Hahaha! The conversations move fluidly, everything is in its place (and yet not), and the characterization is incredibly concise. You are a wonderful writer, a wonderful dramatist…I don’t know what else to say! I am definitely loving your Bette and Tina…and Shane’s trip with happiness. Shane deserves to be cut some slack from the dark, brooding person she’s being portrayed as on the show. Truly, you are what fan fiction IS –> giving us what the show could not, and more. Kudos!
Wow, Tina had a daughter. They are so close I love this Bette as she doesn’t jump to conclusions. We any get so many chances in this life they have got to jump on one of these soon. OK I love this story you really got me going can you tell???Thanks
Tina girl…you have to make up your mind wether or not you want Bette in your life or not. Please let her in and ask her to come back to the room. Great update fareast – you are soo good at this. Post soon
Darn it, these two need to set their pride aside. I think Bette is willing to do that. Tina on the other hand needs to grow up.
Come on Tina, you have got to move forward…leave the past behind and look to the future with Bette i hope..
Thank you.
Oh my god, please post soon!!! come on tina get with the program!
I wonder why forgiving those you love the most is so hard for some people.. Dakota loves Bette already.. And fate keeps bringing them back together – stubborn they are..