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Wanted (Chapter 16)
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"I’m becoming more aware of that by the minute," Bette said. She made a mental notea big thank you dinner for Alice was on the horizon.
"ButHelena?" Tina stated the name as a question that she could not quite grasp the answer to.
"It’s more of a shock to me than anyone," Bette replied honestly.
"You didn’t see the look on my face yesterday then," Tina said firmly. "’Cause I can guarantee you, it was a pretty big fucking shock to me."
"I’m sorry that’s how you found out," Bette said quietly. "I just didn’t want to tell you about something that was a fling, so I was waiting"
"Until you were sure it wasn’t a fling any longer," Tina finished Bette’s sentence. There was a note of acceptance in her tone, but she was starting to recognize the direction of this conversation.
"I do love you," Bette started. "But we can’t seem to stop hurting each other in one way or another."
"I’ll always love you too," Tina replied. "But it takes more than love to make a relationship work. It takes trust. And respect. And it has to be a partnership."
"We’ve made mistakes we can’t recover from, but it doesn’t mean we don’t deserve to be happy," Bette said.
"We’re just going to have to find that happiness with other people," Tina said. A tear ran down her cheek and fell onto the back of Angelica’s hand as she nursed.
"It’s over," Bette said. The emotion choked her voice to silence.
Hearing Bette’s voice crack was almost Tina’s undoing. She gathered herself before responding.
"Our time as a couple is over, but we’re still the parents of a beautiful daughter," Tina finally managed. "Our focus should be on her, and on making this transition as easy for her as possible."
The details were yet to be determined, but they both felt as if an incredible weight had been lifted from them. The pressure to be the perfect couple was gone. The image they had portrayed to those around them dissipated like wisps of cloud on a breezy summer day. Every person has to be true to herself in order to be fulfilled, not feel obligated to live to fulfill the fantasies of others.
They reminisced the afternoon away with happy memories of their time together before addressing the business of a formal separation.
(tbc)
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This story is just so perfect. Bette owes Alice big time. Without her things could have been very ugly. Nice to see an amicable separation.
so sad, so sad, but i guess in this story it couldn’t be any other way…is it too bold of me to request more snippets? ;)
With all that´s going on the show, I love this story, as much I would have liked for Tina to be the bad guy, I like your closure.Thanks again JKS for a wonderful story, bring on the HelBette ship.
jks, this chapter was really sad for me. being a BT fan i’ve read this only cos u wrote it. still it’s sad that it’s finally over for them in this story. i hope u will also write other BT stories. thanks!
“What is it with you and art openings?” Tina asked evenly – that line is 100% pure brilliance. Talk about set-up and pay-off. How long have you been chuckling to yourself knowing you had that line up your sleeve?!? Bloody brilliant. Thanks for writing.
Can we have break up sex?? Okay no, that is wrong. Maybe? Okay no… Don’t mind me :)
*sniff* That was a great chapter Swimmie. Okay, now bring on HelBette!
Hey jks glad to see a new post. It’ll be interesting to see where it goes from here.
It’s always good to see that you’ve posted. I’m really enjoying this story.
Well, that discussion went a lot smoother than I expected…it felt like something was missing. Unlike IC, you helped us understand what happened, but I would have liked to ‘see’ more scenes. Anyway, it was another great chapter and the parts with Alice w/Helena and Shane jumping over the shrub were very funny! Still lovin’ it!!
vw….break up sex? LMAO You’re 2 funny. Swimmie you ROCK!
Wow, I guess on some level I was expecting something else…hmmm I wonder what you have in store for us…pls don’t end, we need these stories with some hope, levity and lots of fluff pls pls…ths is great, thankyou
I’m glad to see how calm they dealt with it. Yet it’s still too sad for me to accept. I hate the fact that Tina never says a ‘sorry’ to Bette before their official separation. She did destroy the family and kind of use Bette for a while.
Yippee…so glad B/T are over…full speed ahead with Bette and Helena…love this story…can’t wait for your next post.
I think we were all expecting Tina to blow a gasket(reminds me of an off color joke I know: …Looks like you blew a seal, but the penguin says “no, that’s just a little ice cream”) but ultimately she took it calmly, thanks to Alice. Pity they could only grow up after pulling down the roofbeam of their home. But having the guts to face it, they each deserve to move forward and seek happiness. And as this story is “Wanted” let’s see what’s in store for Bette and Helena.
I’m glad to see Tina handle this in a mature fashion. She and Bette will always have an untouchable love, and for a time that’s all that mattered in the world. I’m pleased with the way this story is going.Painful and passionate; such a difficult recipe to get right. But you’ve done it.
very well written! i actually love the fact that they talked of the good ol’ days…is it possible to let them act civil towards each other now?
Good for Bette, it is finally over. Thngs were easier for Tina than I would’ve liked but at least Tina can n longer wreak havoc on Bette’s life.
I am actually please that they broke up and did it peacefully. These two are so over…at this point, we have known them longer as a broken up or really unhappy couple than a committed couple. They both have changed their personalities so dramatically, you wouldn’t even recoginze them if you were to go back and watch the pilot. So I say, move on, do it peacefully, and maybe IC will read this, get some ideas and put H and B together…i think i would really enjoy watching that!
Damn this is sad that its over for them, and my heart broke and can’t do anything about it. OK now let bring Belena and let see whats next, thanks!
wow, illuminatigoddess, i disagree whole-heartedly. i find jks’ writing–especially this chapter–utterly beyond reproach. having read all of her work, i can say with absolute certainty she has never stooped to cliche. just because she opted to have bette and tina handle the potentially explosive situation with grace and respect does not denote a lack of complexity or chesesiness, but mature, realistic storytelling. give the woman some credit ;)
ah, bitter-sweet perfection, sis. truly.
Bittersweet storyline indeed, but handled with grace and poise. They are seeking their happiness, is there a more courageous path ? I think not. I love the drops of tenderness you let permeate your writing … lovely. A pleasure to read, thank you.
another excellent one JKS!i’d been dreadin this chapter but i’m really glad to see how u made this turn out. i think the show’s storyline has disheartenend a lot of us and u hear a lot of talk about the characters deserving happiness, love and all that.. i think we too deserved (and needed!) to see smthing go right by them. so, thanks JKS..eagerly awaiting the next post..(no pressure :) )
ugh….my poor heart..but I do love this story thanks
AHH very sad but it really had to be this way for them!!ive always said it you make Bette and Helena work, they just seem right in this story!!its good that Bette and Tina can at least be kind and caring to each other in this breakup!…does make it sadder though! THanks im lovin it
Nice, JKS. (But don’t you miss b!tchy S2 Helena just a little bit? ;-)
Your story is wonderful and your writing is brilliant! I hope that Bette and Helena continue to find happiness together. As for the show… S3 breaks my heart – I hope that Bette can find happiness soon just as she has in your capable hands. Until then… I have gone back to watch S1 … I long to see the “I’m so lucky to have you.” Tina. THanks Ms Swim, I so enjoy all of your posts!
Great as always. Continue on, please!
Man, kid, that was full up with after-school special morals. Well written as always, but I kind of wanted one of them to say, “Just say no to drugs.” *laughs*Nevertheless, I am impressed with your ability to dole out quality stories at such a fast rate. How do you do it? I’m still working on my next chapter, which has been in the works for the last month and a half. I don’t get it. Tell me your secret, please. I need some sort of…alternative thinking route in order to pull this stuff from the depths of my creative well. ach. *shakes fists*Oh well. I figure if you keep writing, people won’t miss me much. So keep it up.
“They reminisced the afternoon away with happy memories of their time together “…I think I’d enjoy reading this actually fleshed out a little more. They should have an ending coda before the new melody of B&H takes off…BTW, thanks for not taking the predictable way out by having a knockdown blowout, we may have wanted it emotionally, but Tina really deserves better than that. Thanks for being sensitive to the varying perspectives of this difficult situation.
okay excuse me while i find a dust pan and brush to sweep up the pieces of my broken heart. that was so right and so sad as well.brilliant writing as always jks
JKS, I think the resignation that the break up is being carried out with is breaking my heart here. I honestly love the way that you have created a connection between Bette and Helena, one that has the potential of a full blown love affair but the packing up of the past is not an easy task. Good to see that in this version the gals are adult enough to realize their frailities and failings while continuing to desire the best for each other. this is purely down to your amazing way with words. I feel sentimental about the past but hopeful of what the future will bring for this new partnership. Please continue with this wondrous tale and accept the thanks of a grateful reader. Your Loyal Fan.
Even though we feel that this parting was inevitable, I can’t help but feel sad. I really like Tina’s line: “What is it with you and art openings?” Those were my thoughts too when I read that chapter but you’ve worded it so perfectly. Alice really is a godsend…the girls sure are lucky to have her as a friend. I’m glad that B&T’s went so smoothly with no yelling and screaming. Sure it was hard but damn it they deserve to be happy, to use your words. Looking forward to what the next chapter will bring. Thanks for posting, swimmie.
Oops, I meant I’m glad to see that B&T’s conversation went so smoothly.
I totally agree with Betteandtinaforever – “so sad, so sad, but i guess in this story it couldn’t be any other way”