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Provocations Linger (and linger) Chapter Nine- (revisited and revised)
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“Alice,” they guessed in unison.
Sam looked from one to the other.
“Alice, as in your radio friend?” she asked Tina.
She was a feeling a little like a third wheel and not sure why.
Tina felt Sam’s discomfort and realized that waiting for some privacy to explain her and Bette’s past might not be possible. She didn’t want Sam to feel excluded.
“I met Bette and Alice the same night, Sam. I went to Bette’s gallery for an opening. She and Alice were already friends… Bette and I started dating not too long after the opening.” She tried to say it as matter of fact as possible.
“Bette’s gallery,” Sam repeated. She looked at Bette as the light bulb went on over her head. “I see,” she blushed, uncertain what to say.
Bette smiled uncomfortably and then occupied herself with her cell phone, stepping a few feet away.
Tina pursed her lips. Brushing her hand along Sam’s arm she made eye contact with her.
“It was the craziest thing Sam. We hadn’t talked in years and there she was taking the same flight to New York. Wild, huh?” Tina wanted to make it clear to her girl friend that she hadn’t meant to surprise her like this with her ex-wife.
“I was talking to you when I saw her…” Tina rambled.
Sam realized Tina was worried about her response and tried to alleviate her concern.
“That is indeed wild,” she agreed. “And then you flew across country together,” she hunched up her shoulders, shaking her head in amazement. “That would be… wild.”
Bette rejoined them. “A couple Scotches help.”
“Or a nice Chardonnay,” Tina added.
Sam laughed.
A horn tapping caught their attention.
“Thank God, there’s Tessa. Saved by the bell, eh?” the DP told Tina.
Bette and Sam quickly got the bags and Tina’s suitcase organized behind the back seat. Meanwhile Tessa had taken one look at Bette and jumped in back insisting Tina ride up front with Sam.
“Bette, you should take the front, it can get pretty windy in the back and you have that lunch meeting. Tina offered.
Sam frowned. “You wish Tina.” Turning to Bette she added, “It can get windy if we’re moving fast- but I doubt that will be a real concern, the traffic should slow us enough to keep your hair in place.”
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So, I guess this is it for today. Can’t complain! Looking forward to the next chapter!
I think I’ll quote Bette as my comment: “Perhaps I’ll say ‘surreal?’ Anyway, thank you again for the ride,” – thanks ZP… ;-)
I’m telling you…your writing captures me. I want to just read and read and read some more. Thank you for the three chapters…I really was missing this story.
Amazing writing. It is so difficult to keep two timelines going and coherent. Totally engrossing.
I’ve missed this story. Three chapters, you are forgiven!
Several chapters was just too nice of you. Thank you for your posts! :) Keep ’em coming as I’ll be here waiting.
Any time you want to do these triple posts… that’d be awesome. Thanks for the chapters. :)
is there a chance we get more? soon? such a wonderful story
How nice to have three chunky chapters – lovely! – more please soon?
I must be greedy, I’ve clicked ‘next post by this author’ twice and didn’t get the next one! LOL! Nevermind that there was, how many posts? That is a true statement toward your writing, it just pulls me and holds me there! Excellent-post VERY soon and welcome back!
Thank you for the triple post. I am looking forward to seeing how Bette and Tina move on to the next phase of their lives.
“Oh, ze plot thickens and zee cheese, she begins to bind…” …You know that’s my quote, right? Yes, it is apropos. Use it in good health and keep on posting this very good story! Thanks!
“Oh, ze plot, she thickens, and the cheeze, she begins to bind…me channeling Hercule Poirot…
What a treat 3 posts together i cant wait for more, hopefully very soon.
I’m enjoying reading this the second time around as much as I did the first time. It’s so well written. I can feel the tension and sadness of all the unspoken thoughts and unfinished resolution between Bette and Tina. Please update soon.
I remember this story!! It is great. Please keep posting. I don’t remember it having an ending the first time though. Hopefully that is at least 50 chapters away!
Thank you for 3 excellent and awesome updates. I have so missed this story. Just brilliant. Thank you.
Can’t wait for the next post & crossing my fingers, it will be a multiple chapters. Thanks for sharing Zuzu.
Hey ZP, Great additions to this interesting and intriguing adventure.It was fun to have Bette and Sam meet. There was an element of sizing each other up which Tessa witnessed.I thought it was brilliant to have Tina admit to her fling with Helena before Bette has even met the woman.Tina’s support of Bette through her father’s death just prove yet again that there is much unfinished business between these gals. It is inspiring that a tragedy can bring them together as only they can really understand the sense of loss the other feels. This is a true connection between hearts, minds and souls. One that will last forever.Sam is doing a good job of not being overly bothered by Bette’s re-introduction to Tina’s life.Only time will tell how this all plays out.Bette and Tina just belong in each other’s arms. I hope they find this out too and soon.Many thanks for this fabulous fan fiction.Your Loyal Fan.
Loved it. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Thanks for posting.
Love this story. It’s so different – can’t wait to read more. pps
I’ve been wanting to let you know how much I am enjoying your story, particularly your Tina and I am glad you are exploring their big fight. Extremely well written, excellent dialogue. Keep it up.