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Vignettes: Chapter 66
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“Why’d you do it, mama?”
Bette leaned back in her chair and put her arms above her head locking her fingers in her hair. She sighed and looked from one daughter to the next watching their unmoving expressions. She knew these questions would one day come but she had hoped it would be forewarned. In a perfect world, the answers to the questions would be simple and understandable, as the questions would contain no accusations or sadness. Unfortunately Bette Porter did not live in a perfect world.
“Zoe, there are a lot of explanations I can throw at you, but none of them would be justifiable.”
“I don’t think Zoe asked for a good elucidation. But the truth might be better than sugar coating your answers.” Dakota stared down her mother, raising her eyebrows slightly in an almost accusatory manner.
Bette searched Dakota’s eyes and saw her determination to protect her mom from hurt. “Kody, I wasn’t maliciously out to hurt your mom. I made a mistake.”
“Why did you do it?” Zoe pressed.
Bette glanced at the door, hoping Tina would pop in and rescue her from having to undertake in one of the most difficult conversations she would have with her daughters. But she knew Tina was out for the night. She went south with Alice to shop and stay over night at a beach hotel for a small getaway. Bette didn’t ask but she assumed they were shopping for the anniversaries. It was rare Tina went away over night to shop. Why did she have to choose this night to leave?
“Honestly?”
The girls nodded.
“As your mother and I raised you over the years and watched you turn into women, we always said you could ask us anything. And I stand by that. But to be honest, this is one of the hardest questions you’ve asked me. Well, other than about *****.”
Zoe smiled. Dakota remained expressionless. “Thank god you’re not giving us another ***** talk.” Zoe said.
“But ***** is the central theme, isn’t it?” Dakota asked, stretching out on the couch.
Bette thought for a moment and shook her head. “No, it’s not.”
“It’s not? How’s that work? You had ***** with another woman and cheated on mom.” Dakota said.
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so wonderful! you’re amazing.
Love this story, and the gentle way Bette has with them. Yet so firm and stern. You can feel the love for each other by the way you write them…thanks
Still reading, still loving it.
Thank you.
Well, that was quite the mother and daughter bondins session now wasn’t it?!
Bette handled it well. She was honest and candid. She accepted blame where she was responsible but didn’t let them think that it was a singular incident or person that brought down the relationship as a whole.
Understandable that Dakota would be a bit more protective of Tina, even if she doesn’t really remember her mother’s pain. I suspect that she’s also protecting her own heart. I think she has real relationship issues and she’s slowly working them out tacitly through Bette.
I was laughing though, for a moment. At the end of the difficult conversation I thought for a minute there that Bette was channeling Yoda Shane with her sage advice on lessons!
Great last few lines. Just like a parent. Dakota could have been 45 and Bette would have said she first had sex at 46. LOL.
very nice- you never disappoint.
This is a story that always rings true. Thanks for the vignettes.
What a conversation to have with your kids.. I admire Bette’s openess. I love seeing Bette and Tina as older parents. Really great chapter. Thank you for keeping this story, I have really enjoyed it.
Excellent, as always! How is it that you never seem to have an off day writing??? I’m so impressed with your talent! Thanks for sharing it in this way…it’s a beautiful story!
Fareast,
Another believable and beautiful chapter to add to a very long list.
The open and honest relationship and communication between Bette and her girls was eloquently captured by your expressive and articulate writing.
As with most good things there is a sense of simplicity that mask the wondrous way in which you weave all the characters and dialogue together.
The sting in the tail here was unexpected and hilarious. I bet that left Kody and Zoë open mouthed and in shock. Nice to see that Bette still can silence her kids.
As ever, will be waiting for your next post.
Thank you so much for continuing this amazing journey and sharing it with me.
Your Loyal Fan.
Still loving this story.Can’t wait for the girls anniversary party.There will be a party right?
26??? *snort* your writing is excellent. loved the interactions. the girls not letting her get off easily. kody a tad protective even after all this time. sweet. dayum your good. thanks.
Now that was a tough conversation and Bette handled it so well. Honesty really is the best policy, unless you’re answering that last question you left us with. Now that was a loaded question and I hope Zoe pursues it soon.
Excellent chapter. Love B with kids.
Awesome. U keep writing I’ll keep reading!
That was great. Love when you have the interaction between the kids and Bette and Tina. That had to be tough for Bette, but honesty is the best, but somehow I can just picture that OMG I’m stuck look on her face. Still cannot wait for the party
Hey fareast that was so great I’m still Love it Thank you I can’t wait to read more Please continue post soon Thanks.
lmao..Bette is a smart ass..lol..im glad she have this time to talk to her girls about the past was important to the 3 of them..great chapter as always cant wait for more