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Chapter 3 – Baby steps in the right direction
When Henry invited Tina to the beach with the children the next day she quickly accepted.
‘Is this what I want?’ she asked herself that same evening while getting Angie settled for bed. ‘Would Bette have a problem with me dating a man? Of course she wouldthat’s a stupid question. Okay so I would have to keep this to myself and myself only, no one could know. Not even Shane.’
Tina was just about to continue her mental volleyball when the phone rang.
Noticing the caller id she recognised Bette’s cellphone.
“Hi baby,” she answered nonchalantly.
“Hi T!” Bette sounded happy.
“How’s it going there?” Tina asked not really interested but just out of politeness.
“It’s really chaotic but its really not important now, I called because I miss my family! How’s my baby and our baby?” Bette asked excitedly.
Tina sighed quietly; she really didn’t feel like small talk tonight but she knew she had to try as they were moving further and further apart and it was mostly her doing.
“Hmm we’re good. She misses you.” Tina replied thoughtfully.
“She does?” Bette sounded surprised, “Does she really? And what about you T, do you miss me?”
This had been the third trip that Bette had taken this month and the month had only just started.
“What kind of a question is that? Of course Angelica misses you Bette and so do I.” Tina felt the beginnings of irritation forming lines upon her forehead. Trying her best to discard it she forced herself to focus on the picture of the two of them during happier times that sat on Bette’s side of the bed.
“What were you about to do?” asked Tina as she made note of the time and saw that it was still early at nine thirty in the evening.
“Oh nothing really, I had kind of a ***** day so I thought that I would just relax and try to get to bed at a decent hour for a change.” Bette sighed.
Even though these out of town art gallery reviews paid lucratively they were extremely hard work requiring her to visit each gallery and their respective displays of works of art.
It was at these times that she really missed the security of the CAC, well at least the fact that she didn’t have to travel hours to get to and from work. She did not miss the constant battles with the board members and overly sensitive artists.
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if Tina dosent want to give her heart completely to Bette it better dont give at all..cuz i dont think Bette will be happy for share her with someone else and a man??? IC is really crazy on the real show and if the spoilers are true is awful and show no respect for the Bette and Tina fans..i hope your story goes in a good direction..thanks and post soon
Oh the joys of the phone convo when you can feel the other person lying to you!!!
How stupid is tina to think she can pull that wool over bettes eyes. She wanted change but doesn’t want to deal with the change now?? And lets take the time and think about your kid while your out running around with this man tina. The most important thing bette has to lose is angel. We all know when tina wants to be harsh she has a good time doing it.
ohh wow, my heart is hurting! I love your story, just read it and am looking forward to more :)
I understand that if IC takes the B&T story this route. It does make sense, but in my opinion I think that Tina should just leave Bette and Bette should not take that from Tina. It is so much easier to revert back to pain then to move forward into the unknown (especially in the lesbian community from what I have seen). If B&T truely love/loved each other they need to let go of each other for the sake of their mental health since an open relations is what T thinks is best for her. *stepping off soapbox* On a lighter note – excellent writing. Keep up the great job.
Hey there.
I have to say that this story breaks my heart, which a, means that you are a great writer and b, if this story will be pursued by IC it would be a great shame.
It is my impression that the next season was supposed to be more about gender and less about silly black and white Jenny footage, something I, by the way, believe would do wonders for the popularity of the show. If that is the case it seems irrational to pursue the breakup of Bette and Tina instead of exploring gender roles and parenthood. It is easier to portray the early stadies of divorce than, say, exploring the beginning of a new way of being parents.
In your story Tina’s charater is totally irresponsible and unthoughtful as far as the newborn baby is concerned, something which I consider to be a bit far feached, in the context of the show that is. It would have been more plausible if she had been with a man instead of Helena, whereas now it seems staged and unnatural.
Would it not be more interesting if finding back and finding new roles in the partnership would be done through the experience of parenting. For example, Bette would find back to Tina sexually by experiencing a new side of herself in conjunction with reacting to Tina’s new found strength and general fortitude and vice versa.
It would, on a more political level, also be more interesting to ask the questions concerning the challenges of being parents hetero or gay when it comes to working hours, maternity leave and pay. I guess what I am saying is keep exploring this Tina but keep in mind that breaking new ground as a writer is not just done by breaking in a new stallion to a story.
good post…this sory is great…please post soon…
Okay I’ve caught up with your story. A most interesting take on B & T’s relationship post baby and the breakup. I can see Tina being unfulfilled but I’m not sure I can see her asking for an open relationship. But hey it’s your story so keep going. I’d like to see where your version of B & T go. Also, very good writing.
If I was Tina I would be very guilty and afraid. Her friends are all over the place. If Bette find out she will be out. I believe if I was Bette I would be looking myself. she know how and Tina is trying to find out how to be a player. I believe a light when off in Bettes head with the baby step thing. Go Bette and try to be happy.
I just dont get it…She’s gay!..and Henry is a guy..Poor Bette, Trajic how sad life can end up..I’d think that after Candace, Tina would want to have Bette’s full attention..guess not..Bad Tina..I luv it…Post sOOn..
I am not sure I like the direction this is taking, but your story is very good. Please spare us the heartache of having to see Tina get involved with a guy. I would probably be able to understand if it’s a girl. Post soon.
Bette knows Tina is becoming more distant and deceitful. Bette – is your radar still working and what happened to your backbone?
This is painful to read and difficult to accept. An outstanding chapter but I don’t know how much more I can take.
Damn this is sad and hurt to see these 2 likt this. Post soon, thanks!
I have to say i don’t like this Tina very much and i hope Bette won’t put up with it fot too long. Interesting story though.
Keep going – it’s going well, really well. I would still love to see Tina really fall on her face here … not because I’m mean but because she’s holding Bette to an impossible, improbable standard, one she cannot possibly hope to meet herself… utterly unfair of her but very Tina-like. You’re drawing her very well, by the way, excellent writing there. Would love you see you let Bette reclaim herself and tell Tina to shove off … I think I saw a glimpse here with the “why does she always tell me baby steps” type of thing — bravo Bette. Anyway, great story, keep going … and one last comment – some women do go back to men. Lots and lots don’t. Some people cheat and it all falls apart. Some people cheat and they put it back together.
So far So good. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. Please post soon!!!
crush…a man whoa ok..lets c where u take us
I just caught up and I must say that even though I HATEEEEEEE the spoilers more than anything I’ve ever hated in my life, I’m going to do my best at reading this story without crying lol I just love Bette & Tina together so much that seeing them apart breaks my heart. But the fact that even your story, which is fiction (but then again so is the show except I tend to forget that lol)can effect my heart this way means its great!! So I hope you plan on continuing and I’m just going to think of a happy ending where Tina will realize that men suck and that she can only be intimate with the person she loves- and that is Bette. Can’t wait to see what happens!
Ditto on the feelings about Tina! Hey, i really like this story…It’s so real! Thanks!
I had to catch up on your story which is good it was only 3 chapters….I can’t believe Tina would invite Helena to b&t house ,Bette would be soooo piss off if she knew and this guy thing SCARY…..PLEASE KEEP THIS FABULOUS STORY GOING….THANKS..
I know it will be a bit strained between these two, but I’m feeling it for Bette though. She’s still paying the price, a very high price.