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    Ashes, ashes… Chapter 16

    Story written on December 22, 2005 by fanficchick.
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    “Roland, be a doll and amuse yourself for a while.  I’ll ring you when I need you,” Peggy Peabody said, pinching the cheek of her handsome driver as he closed the car door behind her.  Peggy squared her shoulders and walked toward the front door of Bette’s house, frowning slightly at the SOLD sign in the front yard.  “Insanity,” Peggy muttered, pressing the doorbell with the tip of her manicured index finger.

     

    It took Bette a few minutes to open the door, and when she did, Peggy could understand why.  The living room was a mess of half-packed boxes, and all of the furniture was draped with protective coverings.

     

    “I love what you’ve done with the place,” Peggy said breezily, looking over Bette’s shoulder.  “What do you call it?  Early Disaster Area?”

     

    “It’s my Chaos Period,” Bette replied, stepping out of the way to allow Peggy to pass.

     

    “It certainly is.”

     

    “The kitchen is in the best shape,” Bette said.

     

    “Good.  I like ice in my scotch.”

     

    A few minutes later they were seated across from each other at the kitchen table.  Peggy sipped her drink appreciatively.  “Thank God you haven’t packed the liquor.”

     

    “No, I plan on using that up until the last minute.”

     

    “Darling.  I don’t know what to say.  I honestly don’t.  How are you?”

     

    Bette forced a smile.  “As well as can be expected, I guess.”

     

    “Do drop the platitudes, Bette.  It’s me, not some wilting violet who needs to be shielded from the truth,” Peggy said.

     

    A flicker of panic crossed Bette’s face, followed by an instant of anguish, and before either emotion could take hold, she stood up and went to the wine rack.  “Could I interest you in a merlot chaser?” she asked.

     

    “I talked with some people about this little venture of yours in Seattle.  It sounds like you’re heading into a God forsaken cultural wasteland,” Peggy said, watching Bette expertly remove the cork from the bottle of wine.

     

    “That’s not true,” Bette replied, sitting back at the table with a full glass.

     

    “Regardless.  It’s certainly not an epicenter of the art world.”

     

    “Maybe I’m looking for something moreoff-center right now.”

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    1. i love peggy, she’s so right…bette, please stay and deal with the pain here and do it for tina and yourself…i think B&T really need each other right now even though they both are denying it…good for peggy

    5. Soo glad that Peggy paid Bette a visit. Peabodys to the rescue! Veronica’s seeing a lot of action!! Is that a conflict of interest to counsel both Bette and Tina? *Scratches head*

    7. Good ole Peggy! She’s definitely not one to beat around the bush. It’s about time someone had the guts to tell Bette what she needed to hear. Can’t wait to see how all of this unfolds!

    8. Your story is like a nice soft bed (with flannel sheets) at the end of a long day. Your portrayal of each character is brilliant. I could hear Holland Taylor talking to Bette. Please cancel your holiday plans and write write write.

    15. Everyone should have a Peggy Peabody in their lives. A straight talking, straight shootin’ type of gal who can cut through all the BS and set a clear pathway. Sometimes one needs someone who can see the trees through the forest. Love your writing.

    18. Since Helena gave Peggy the nudge – I think we need to be thanking Helena if there is a reconciliation. To make Helena the generous and kind one a stroke of genius. but can Tina forgive Bette I wonder?

    25. We haven’t seen a lot of Bette’s side of the story and I like this little chapter. It was nice. Really, really nice. I’ve always liked Peggy and I think I’m going to like Veronica Blyton as well. Kudos to Peggy for cutting through Bette’s denial and pointing to the way to recovery. I’m just wondering if Veronica Blyton was Helena’s idea or whether it was really from Peggy. Thank you, FFC. Merry X’mas to you and yours.

    26. Go Peggy Peabody! I love this old dame about at much as I love B & T together. She may be a bit excentric, but she’s got a good heart and a wise outlook on life – she has too, she’s made a good life for herself.Please post again soon. Happy Holidays

    27. don’t let bette leave let her do what peggy wants–don’t let helena win tina–girls need each other now more than ever-don;t let them be bullheaded they can only get better with each other

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