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If it is meant to be…Chapter 46
“Please T, call me as soon as you are within cell phone range. I’m going to be craving the sound of your voice so badly by the time you get back from camping…you know I will be driving poor Milaine crazy.” The two women were standing in line to go through security at the airport. Tina had wanted to spend every second with Bette she could, before they had to say good-bye, and she figured this way they could add at least fifteen minutes onto their time together before she would have to step out of line. As always, they were oblivious to the looks they were getting from those around them, as they stood wrapped in each others arms, foreheads pressed together.
“I will Baby. I’ll call as soon as I can get a signal. I can’t believe that I won’t be able to hear your voice for three whole days, and then three whole nights.”
“Geez T, quit saying it like that. It makes it sound so much worse.” They scooted forward as the line moved a couple of feet. “I can do this…I know I can. I went for 15 years without talking with you, I can go three days….I know I can.”
Tina giggled. “You sound like the little engine that could. I know I can, I know I can…”
“Very funny!” Bette sighed, lifting her head up, kissing Tina’s forehead on the way. “Listen, I want you to promise me something.”
Knowing Bette was about to get serious, Tina lifted up her arms in mock surrender. “Ok, ok…I promise not to have a threesome with Dan and Kathy while we are camping with the children.”
Bette gave Tina an exasperated look, while casually glancing around to see the reaction of the people around them. “Tina…promise me that if things get too heavy, or someone doesn’t react well to your news, that you won’t let them make you feel bad. And that if for some reason you are feeling that way, that you will go and find the nearest land line and call me.”
“Bette, I told you…”
“I know what you told me Tina…just promise me…please. I can’t stand the thought that I will not be able to just pick up the phone and talk with you…to comfort you. This is a big deal what you’re doing Tina. Promise?”
Tina reached up and laid her hand on Bette’s cheek. “I promise you. I will find a phone and call you if it gets bad. But Baby, I don’t want you worrying about this. Honest, I know my children, and I am not worried. My only concern is Dan, but even so, he would never make a scene in front of the children. Just in case though, I’m going to tell him in private, before telling the kids. That way we can form a united front, which is so important when talking with them about something big like this. They need to know that we are consistent in how we both feel.”
Bette looked up to see that she was almost at the head of the line. She grabbed Tina again, holding on to her as tight as she could without hurting her. “I love you so much Tina. You being back in my life…us being together again…I don’t have the words to tell you how much this means to me. Three weeks ago, I was content with my life, grateful to have experienced love twice…which is twice more than so many people. But, even though I knew that at some point I would have to start dating again, I truly believed that my time for love had past. Now here I stand, with an incredible future ahead of me, filled with so much love, and a larger family as well.” Bette looked down and shook her head. “How can I ever thank you for what you are giving me Tina?”
Tina reached up and cradled Bette’s face with both hands. “Baby…I can’t give you something that is already yours, and I have been yours since August 26, 1997…the day I walked into your gallery.” Tina looked up, realizing she had to step aside. “I gotta go Baby. Call me when you get home. We can talk tonight, and in the morning before I leave. Ok?”
Tina gave her lover once last hug, leaned in and whispered, “You and me Baby…God, what a life this is going to be!”
tbc
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Poor Bette is going to be on Pins and needles until Tina callsCamping is great,but Tina is on a mission of life.a life full of love for her and the children,. Lets hope that Dan is the man that Tina thinks he is. Love this and the other 45 chapters. Thanks so much for all your time just for us.
things are going great, dont even think about planes falling down, car crashes, or whatever… please,… just let them be happy
Now comes the heavy stuff. I wish you well. I’m confident that it’ll be great as you have a wonderful imagination.
Simply wonderful Sea….more soon please.
Poor B&T have to part again.Can’t wait for them to reunite.
Oh yes, what a life it will be!! I’m anticipating Tina’s talks with her family!! Excellent job, Sea!!! Thank you!!
Excellent as always
*dreamy sigh* Just read this again. *melts into mushy puddle of happiness* Yer the best!! :D
You have done it once again. You have completely thrilled me with this beyond amazing story. Seahurst – I am totally under your spell and can not get enough. Oh so addicted!!! Keep up the beautiful writing and I (we) will read. Thanks!!!
Awsome chapter! I want to see how Dan & Katie and the kids react. You’re gonna make it easy or a little tough or hard… mm.. curious. And please, no more killing of the characters?! I think I’ve got enough share of those.
Camping is great, hiking, horse back riding. Great vacation. Can’t wait for another chapter.
I’ve loved the luxury of having them be in the same place! This long-distance thing is going to be hard on all of us! Thank you so much for this wonderful update.
So good…………
Tina is giving Dan a lot of credit…I hope he is up to the task. Since he never knew about Bette this will be a really big surprise for him. Bring it on!!
Another fantastic chapter.
Love it as usual. More please
I may have been short but it was definitely sweet!! Looking forward to the camping trip.
can’t get enough of this
I love this story, short or long. Now you have set it up, and I’m looking foward to this camping trip. The anticipation is killing me!
How do you do it? You made something as mundane as standing in line at the airport seem so full of love. You are just too good! I’m holding my breath for the Tina/Dan talk. Please don’t make me wait too long.
Sea…you have given us another beautiful chapter…I am so happy that you have stuck to your promise of taking your time and giving us a lovingly detailed view of their reaquaitance…I cannot wait for the journey you’re going to take us on to get them together in one home…excellent writing and believable dialog…can’t wait for Tina to tell Dan and the kids…bravo to the moon and back…10!!!
Best last line of a story. What promise of the future. Wonderful!!!!
*struggles with desk drawer* If you’d give me a minute…..*crash*…….I just need to dig my thesaurus out so I can….*OW-papercut*…….come up with enough words of praise for yet another masterpiece of……*AHA-found it*……a chapter.
*scans through thesaurus*
Damn. Not enough complimentary words. Just as I feared. ;)
Amazing job, as usual, Sea. I fall in love with your portrayal of Bette and Tina chapter after wonderful chapter. 5 doesn’t do you justice!
I just loved this chapter – it felt so real to me. I cannot wait for your next post.
As always wow no words.post soon
Excellent, once again, you have done a beautiful job.
LOVE IT!!! and more and more so with every chapter…thanks
Very nice, I hope Dan and the kids take it well. Can’t wait for you to reunite them again.
Great as usual… No killing anyone here. You have lots to come.
Thanks
I’ve never been camping, but this is one trip I’m so looking forward to…alright Tina – inhale, now exhale…here we go.
LOVIN IT, Seahurst!
***applause, applause*** i love BnT in your story. More please!!
The situation may not play out as Tina hopes. Waiting for more.
Techie, I give her a 5, despite the boot thing. You know Bette will be shopping asap.
Great job, Seahurst!
i guess we’re just gonna all have to wait and see the reaction, huh?
I’m on pins and needles waiting to see what happens when Tina tells Dan. HURRY!
Great job. This keeps getting better and better.
What a life it’s gonna be!!!!