The Gathering 01.93 – Lair of the Angel – The Beginning & The End
“I don’t believe I’m making dinner….” Lara scoffed seeing Jayden sitting at the table, looking vampy in her sweats and tank top. The kitchen was large, spotless with stainless steal that was polished to perfect reflection. The refrigerator was over stocked with fresh food and fruits. Jayden got up and Lara waved her away as Angel pulled out more chicken.
“How did you get all this food here in time for us to arrive?” Shane asked in her throaty voice and there was a curt chuckle from Angel. Angel stood, shoulders slightly slouched; eyes always studying, always alert to every movement of the room.
“I knew you were coming.” Was the rhythmic reply from the woman, deep voice that had an undeniable beat to it.
“How did you know?” Bette‘s cool voice came from the doorway; they were all slowly filtering into the large spacious kitchen. Alice sat down next to Jayden, and Dana plopped down next to her. Marty and Kit came in next as Angel threw noodles into the boiling water. Not really saying much, but observing how they bantered with each other, and were in total comfort together.
“What is it with the sleeping arrangement?” Tina asked; not really sure she wanted Bette spending the night in the same room as Sam of all people. It was a daunting thought but Tina was just going to have to get use to it.
“Like I said before, sometimes things need different perspectives. Having you in rooms with people other than the woman, or man, you are sleeping might hold that perspective.” Was Angel‘s answer; shrugging her broad shoulders.
“It’s not like we don’t talk already, we are all friends.” Bette offered, and Shane gave her a look of compassion. Was Bette trying to get out of spending the night with Sam? Shane smiled to herself thinking that Sam might be the shot in the arm that Bette wasn’t expecting.
“One on one?” Angel questioned watching as Lara‘s expert hands went to work on making the food; her eyes intent and Angel found her ***** as she shook one pan, and turned the burner on under another.
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All I can say is wonderful. I admire all your writing. I’ve celebrated Christmas with my love and then your splendid updates was my holiday gift. Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
this is a very nice ending to The Gathering and yes I really would like to read the part that you have set a few years in the future. Please post it soon. Before I forget I loved your entire story, it truly was fantastic. Thank you so much and please enjoy your Holidays. May God be with you and your family always..
That was truly great. These last few chapters had me laughing out loud!!! Lara and Alice, $1,000…Shane and Tina, $10,000, Locking the door on Bette and Sam, priceless. I am just so happy that Lara was not once Laurence,..no one died…was mamed beyond repair and everyone is “OK”….Hey, I did not get the Buffy and Angel references but I truly enjoyed your twisted tale. Let me pinch your cheeks, you are such a Tibetter stop denying it. Looking forward to more…Merry Christmas to everyone. Please have a wonderfully, safe and blessed holiday.
love all the BTVS reference! But Bette as Cordy?! the only resemblance is maybe the perfect wardrobe only! LOL….great story..hope you’ll be doing a suquel..Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year=)
Is this the end? Hope not. Love every series you’ve shared w/ us. Had to catch up on everything on Christmas, my family & friends have been giving me odd looks since I’ve had my head stuck in my notebook reading your stories. They just don’t understand J, I’m hooked. I may need an intervention. :D
I’m still here, I know you have more in store for us and I’ll wait until I see your name on another story before I do my happy dance Loved Angel Putting Betty and Sam together was so worth it. thanks bvh