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Pick A Part – 11
"So," Bette Porter began, taking a seat behind her desk, and looking at the teenager in front of her. "How was school today?"
Angelica looked at her, as if wondering what the best answer to that would be.
Bette sat patiently. If Angelica thought staying quiet was buying her time, she was in for some serious disappointment. "Want to hear about my day?"
Angelica hesitated. Was that a trick question?
"I too learned a lot of things today." Bette continued. "Like how trees and fences within private property is liable for damage."
Here we go. Angelica closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and opened them.
Nope, MaBe’s still there.
And unfortunately she seems to have chosen today to give her staff the afternoon off, as evidenced by the lack of living souls outside this office.
Which was shrinking by the minute, taken over the force of nature that was Bette Porter.
Angelica silently wished for her mommy.
"Trees," Bette continued evenly, leaning back in her chair, "turn out to be expensive, even though it did not cause any harm or damage to anyone or anything."
Angelica jumped when her MaBe hit her hand on the table.
"How did a car barely a year old decide to come in contact with a tree?" Bette asked.
Angelica hesitated.
"How did a car that my wife and I gave to our darling daughter with very specific instructions and rules end up crashing into a tree and reaching into the thousands in damages?" Bette continued. "How did my daughter, who promised to love and cherish the car, end up handing her best friend the keys when she was specifically told that this was not allowed? How, Angelica Kennard-Porter, did you manage to break all previous records on misdemeanors and misbehavior for a Kennard or a Porter in one afternoon?"
Angelica glanced away.
"Look at me."
Angelica lowered her gaze, not ready to look at her mom. What was it about Bette Porter that made her feel even more guilty than she already was?
"Angelica."
"I’m sorry."
"Look at me."
Angelica scrounged up all her energy and willpower to look at her mom.
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You’ve got their dialogue down. Glad to see Bette recognize the “Bette” in Angelica.
Angel remind me more of Bette. If anyone knows about Trust Bette could write a book/ thanks
Ah, tiff_duke, this so good, in so many ways. azmama’s right about the dialogue, but the interior monologues are fine, too. The way you’ve woven the absent Tina into the scene. Lost trust-why does that theme sound familiar?
Thanks for the post!!!
haaa good times tiffy!!!
grewat chapter love this story saw the love bette has for angel liked that too
Just caught up with the last 2 chapters. I agree with the others. The dialogue was spot on and very in character, especially Bette. When Bette said: “You’ve clearly demonstrated that your sense of responsibility and priorities leave much to be desired.”, it reminded so much of the conversation between the girls where they pushed Alice to break up with Gabby Deveaux!! Still loving the “In some cultures…” reference. Thanks, tiff.
I meant to say that when Bette said: “You’ve clearly demonstrated that your sense of responsibility and priorities leave much to be desired.”, it reminded me of the “Step off, b*tch!” episode on the show.
Wow!! Dialogue was spot on! Emotions were spot on! Descriptives were spot on!! This chapter was absolutely perfect in every way!!! Thank you!
Fifty grand in damages! Good Lord, Angelica! Just take the grounding and get a job and say nothing more. Excellent as always, tiff_duke.
I adore this story, especially waiting to hear what is next “in some cultures” statement will be. Keep em coming, we’ll be reading.
I thought A was gonna saylike when you and mom split for awhile over trust?
that was hilarious – and touching. I would so suck at being a parent.
TD,Read. Enjoyed and Commented. Gold Star please…This was an awesome chapter. Bette took the best line of attack with Angelica. Angelica is basically a good kid but needs to know that there is often a price to pay for a moment of recklessness. Angelica knew what she had done was wrong so Bette played on this perfectly. Being disappointed in her daughter was a far worse punishment than be shouted at. I loved Angelica’s attempt at gaining some ground but Bette was right there to put her on the correct path. Loved it! Your Loyal Fan.
love that story LOVEa…please post more of that thanks :o)
Two excellent chapters. It made me squirm to remember what it’s like to be 16 and get in trouble. Bette did a good job.
love this story….post soon,anytime!i’ll always be reading. your loyal fan.
wonderful…MaB is tough but yet so loving…love the dialog
Good chapter and I agree with BetteAndTinaForever and let see what’s next, thanks!