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    What is love? – Chapter 28

    Story written on November 7, 2005 by pancha305.
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    Bette wants to make a purchase which shocks Tina.

    “Bette, it’s your money.”

    That stung because Bette more and more had begun to think of things as “ours,” not “hers” or “Tina’s.” And she believed Tina thought the same way. They were going to be married in a few months.

    “Lisa Yuskavage and I were both born and grew up in Philly about the same time,” Bette explained. “She got her Master of Fine Arts at Yale, just a few years before I did. I know her, very superficially, but have carefully followed her career.”

    “Bette, it’s your money,” Tina repeated. Tina didn’t want to come right out and say ‘no’ but that’s what she wanted to do. It was so expensive and so disturbing. But she was not sure how she and Bette should handle this.

    “It’s our money, T and I don’t want to spend it if you can’t approve. I have 48 hours before I have to agree or not. Here’s a brochure on the painting so you can understand it better.”

    Tina took the brochure and sat in the living room to read it. Bette sat on the couch nearby and read the LA Times. She usually didn’t have the time to read it in the morning and so picked it up after dinner, but tonight she was thinking more about Tina and the brochure than the information in the newspaper.

    Before Tina started to read, she thought about the new stove that she and Bette had discussed buying. Tina had always enjoyed cooking, but liked it so much more now that she cooked for someone she loved. Tina thought that she and her mother didn’t agree on much, but they would agree on that.

    Tina wished she could talk to her mother about this. What did you do when your significant other wanted to spend this kind of money? But she would either have to tell her mom that she was asking for someone else, which was a lie. Or she would have to tell her about Bette, which she wasn’t ready to do. So she read the brochure.

    The Yuskavage painting was described as “unsettling and seductive.” Tina thought that it was every bit of that. The artist herself said that she painted themes from her own personality that embarrassed her. “I exploit what’s dangerous and scares me about myself.”

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    1. I love to see the outcome, but I really worried they’d have arguement or even fight for the painting. As I always say, things are much easier in the early years. I guess they do need to find out some common interests to enhance their connection in some sense.

    3. Tina is always forward Bette next move and thought..that is love..she knows Bette so well that she can antecipate..great and lovelly as always P thanks :o)

    5. Forgot to say, hasn’t Tina come out yet? Or came out partially? Wow, but they’re planning to get married in a few months? It’s definitely impossible in any asian countries I guess. Our parents will freak out for sure. =PBTW, I found you missed a ‘t’ in your title. I told you that just because I want to show you how much I love your work and how earnestly I read it. ;)

    8. That was too cute for words. You really had me thinking that this was going to be a big argument over that damned stupid painting. Tina can see through Bette really well and anticipate her wants, needs, and loves to surprise her to let her know that she ahs already come up with a conclusion. Love the story and the girls. Thanks.

    9. That was too cute for words. You really had me thinking that this was going to be a big argument over that damned stupid painting. Tina can see through Bette really well and anticipate her wants, needs, and loves to surprise her to let her know that she ahs already come up with a conclusion. Love the story and the girls. Thanks.

    10. Tina reminds me of my grandmother. She had already gone where you were going (figuratively speaking) and was on her way back again, meeting you before you could even think to start…and she never let on. Not once. She was always ENORMOUSLY glad for all my accomplishments and never diminished me for any of my shortcomings. She got her point across in the most subtile way. It is only now, decades later, that I realize how she indulged me, leading me gently into a better way as I thought it was all my idea. She was innately kind, and endlessly patient. And I loved her so much. Bette is very fortunate to have found a woman like Tina. And we are blessed to have your story. (Verklempt I am…talk amongst yourselves…) Thanks for the story and for bringing back pleasant memories.

    13. I remember in our younger days, I would wear Fannel PJ that would say I angry and dont touch. Love this/ Thanks Hey to all you Texas people Vote No tomorrow for prop 2. thanks

    15. Tina was just to funny in this chapter, with all the ways to save money… If I where Bette I would have thought the same, out with the flannel pajamas…loved how Tina aranged to get the painting for Bette, shows that she loves Bette and understands her passion with art even if she does’nt. Thanks a bunch always a treat to read your story. Post soon

    16. i adore tina in your story, i was actually looking forward too for more economizing, it was funny…fpr some reason it reminded me of people who go to the store 50 miles away to save 30 cents on something and spent all the gus to drive there…i’m glad they understood each other and didn’t fight about the painting

    20. HAHAHAHA I swear I thought I was gonna fall out of my chair and start rolling in the floor laughing. The flannel pajamas thing…OMG. I knew there was no way in hell Tina was gonna go to bed wearing some sexy little number.

    22. These two are soooo charming together. These episodes make me purr. So sweet, so comforting. I don’t know if I can handle the rough seas of L word Season 3but it’s nice to know I can find some solace here in your sweet story. Really

    27. And what is really wrong with flannel pajamas? albeez will tell you they are sexy ; ) thank you for the fun and love in this chapter…it is so wonderful to see them happy and compromising. Give us more please.

    29. A lovely and funny chapter. Tina has this wonderful way to show to Bette how she loves her so much. And Bette, even if she don’t totally understand how love “works” she can see it with Tina’s attitude. Thank you for this perfect story.

    30. This is by far the funniest chapter I have read in a while. Bette’s remark about Tina shopping from the Goodwill and Tina saying “how did you know” had me on the damn flo!! Job well done Pancha!!!!!!!!!

    31. I finally caught up with your story…two words..absolutely brilliant!!! My eyes are bloodshot from reading so much,but who cares, now I can go to bed happy!! Keep it coming.

    32. OH please Tina get rid of those pyjamas Bette works hard enough!lol so that was a great chapter i loved Tinas way of cutting back and showing Bette what it would be like… my partner would be very proud ot her! nice outcome we have an agreement in this house that if one of us REALLY wants something and the other doesnt HATE it then its a go,but if one of us cant handle it then…. i still get it anyway..lol joking!so Tina mustnt have hated it???or else thats love!

    33. That was AWESOME. very funny. I agree u gotta send them to more games. Can’t wait for softball/baseball,soccer.etc. etc. season. Thanks for taking the time.

    36. MAN, can Tina give a hint or what? All that economizing stuff is dang funny! Hamburger Helper, cant imagine Bette eating that stuff! Pancha, you crack me up. BTW I love the early years with B&T, more sugar less drama… but I still love drama tho.

    39. Wow! Tina’s economizing was hilarious. And the fact tht Bette was willing to not get the painting for Tina is reflective of how much she values her relationship w/ Tina. Maybe we need to send some of your chapters to IC and the writers at Showtime to help steer the show in the right direction.

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