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Coming up for air – part twenty eight
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Tina didn’t talk about Mikey with Bette. Tuesdays seemed to vanish from the calendar, leaving them with a six-day week to plan. Bette didn’t know what Tina and Mikey did together or how Tina felt about this new arrangement. The only thing Bette knew was that Tina loved this boy and that she’d do anything to spend time with him. Mikey represented the maternal side of Tina that Bette somehow couldn’t access. It probably wouldn’t have mattered to Bette had they not had their shared history of losing a son. But this was a reminder of how far away Bette had been, when it came to Tina’s thoughts and feelings of being a mother, of loving a child. And like back then, Bette somehow didn’t feel like she had the right to ask… or maybe it was the ability to ask she was lacking. All she knew was that there was no place for her fear to be expressed. So instead of being put into words and possibly eased, the fear festered inside her in clusters of angst, clouding her ability to love, to listen, and to open up.
Bette unlocked the front door. She went straight to the bathroom, hoping that a long shower would give her the clarity she needed so badly at that moment. When she reentered the bedroom she saw all of Tina’s things piled up in a corner. Her laptop, her purse, her clothes, her keys, her cell phone, it was all there. That meant Tina had to come back at some point.
The bed was a mess, pillows and sheets all piled up in the middle. Bette couldn’t help the sad smile that crossed her face at the thought of what went on to cause this mess. She would change the linen in a little while; she just needed to lie down for a moment. Bette picked up a pillow from the floor and crawled under the covers. The bed smelled like Tina, just like she had hoped. She pulled the sheet over her head and fell asleep.
Tina knocked on the door for the third time. Nobody answered. Bette’s car was in the driveway and Bette never left home without it. Tina was getting worried. Maybe Bette didn’t made it home. She knocked again this time with greater force and persistence.
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Straight to top of the list, and Tina’s number one was just… exquisite. Hm, I wonder if she’ll top Bette when she goes through the rest of the list? And yeah, anker, I meant to say it *just like that*. ;) They’ll have to keep talking to each other though, about children, about what they’re feeling, and about everything else. Great chapter, as always. Thanks, anker.
SWEET! they talked things thru what a start and its all down hill from here.p.p.s.
Excelletn chapter, anker. On TLW, I think Bette’s becoming a better communicator as well.
Glad to see them clear up some on their issues. It’s amazing what a little communication can accomplish. Great chapter.
Weh hee Love It bring on the list
Glad they worked it out. Do we get to hear the rest of the list or only Bette? I hope they keep their communication open and keep talking like they did this chap. Thanks for the post, PPS.
Oh I’m delighted at this turn of events. LOL. Thanks you for not dumping in them in Sappyville. I’m so relieved. Plus, I couldn’t stay away from this story even if I wanted to 8p. Now…on to that list eh? ~eg~ PPS~!
yes! they can talk without fight! is a very good start in the communicatin skills, i hope they talk more in order to make strong their relationship
beautiful… i loved it… and i love # 1 on the list… ok now we are ready for the next 19
It might take a while to get to the next 19. As long As they talk the other 19 can take years. No 1 was the best. thanks for posting
It might take a while to get to the next 19. As long As they talk the other 19 can take years. No 1 was the best. thanks for posting
Great conversation…hmmm 9 p.m. came a bit fast for me here!!!!! but bring on T’s top 20….yup, I’m on the mend…combination of virus and February being a month I’d prefer to see drop off the calendar…but ten more days and it’s over until 2008!!! ouch!!!! sorry u’ve got nothing to take up your weekend but writing for us BUT u made me happy with this ‘fix-up’, I hate it when THEY fight altho ep6 was a good one…both of ’em in full flight…SEXY!!!!!
Well, well, well Anker. I knew you would work things out for them. Great chappy and a strong communication line developing between the two of them. If only on the show!!!So life is good?! I’m so happy for you!I’m glad you have time to write, since you are so good and it makes me happy to read anything you write.Yea I’d say you fixed it.Can’t wait for Tinas top 20. I will take notes and set up a fan, cause its sure to get hot in here.xoxo
Ouch! MY dream vs. OUR dream… how true to life is that concept?! I was a little worried at the beginning of the chapter, but three cheers to Tina for holding it together and bringing them back around to what’s important. Great transitional writing, Anker! The top 20 post this weekend? You will spoil us! Thanks for writing.
Wow, a B&T learning to communicate. I am looking forward to the other 19 items on the list. :)
Yeah! Bring on the list! I’m glad they talked things out….something I wish they would do on the show!!!
much happier now :)
it is a start… longer
Now that is what I’m talking about, the communication, the love and so much more! Thank you so much for writing this!
Good that they’re talk and work thing out!
It’s sad to think that Tina’s dreams died without Bette, but I do love these lists. Can’t wait to read what the other 19 on Tina’s list are. Thanks!
Hey mate, glad you’ve started to fix their problems so soon, but they have a long way to go still!! Now give B&T and US that list to read, hear, feel, touch, smell, taste….okay okay I think you got the idea LOL. Post soon, I’m addicted to this wonderful story. Have a good Sunday :o))
Nice one, anker! That’s why you’re part of _our_ top 20! ;-)
Awesome chapter anker, communication is the key! Now on to Tina’s list…
Hey Anker. I just got caught up on the last 4 posts. I was so excited to see them when I got back. Excellent as always. I love that you have found a way for these two to communicate. So looking forward to the next post. Hope all is well.
anker, with this chapter you have proven what I have always known…you are an all around excellent writer. I am happy that I will get a double fix from you this weekend and hope all is well with you my friend. I know we are about to get another one of your HOT chapters and I can’t wait. wink! wink!