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Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter Seventeen
From the previous chapter
“I’m sorry, I need to go back to one thing. You said that you believe that Ms. Porter is morally corrupt.”
“Yes.”
“Because of her homosexuality?”
“Yes. That and the affair. Can Tina really trust her again? Tina told me that Bette took away everything she had held sacred; she stole that from Tina. I don’t put much into the homosexual commitment ceremony, but it evidently meant something to Tina. For Bette to cheat on her, well, yes, that’s morally corrupt.”
“And your relationship, pardon me, your sexual relationship with Dr. Henry McPherson. . .?
“What about it?”
“Objection, your Honor. Miss Kennard and Dr. McPherson have both acknowledged that they are in an intimate, physical relationship together. Asked and answered. What is the point of this?”
“We’re discussing what is and isn’t morally corrupt, your Honor? I’m trying to determine if Ms. Stephanie Kennard is really someone who can make such a call.”
“I most certainly can.”
“Overruled. Continue.”
“You are sexually involved with Dr. Henry McPherson and you are engaged to be married?”
“I was. I explained that already. I called off my engagement.”
“What?” Whit stepped aside just as a tall man who looked like he might be a linebacker for the North Carolina Panthers leapt from the seat he had taken and shouted out in surprise.
Stephanie looked up the aisle. “Peter,” she shouted. “What the fuck is he doing here?”
“Miss Kennard, your language.”
Stephanie’s face turned three shades of red before she put her head down and sobbed, “Oh, God.”
Bette and Kit looked at the man in surprise and then turned to look at each other before turning back to him. The guy could easily have passed for Marcus Allenwood’s older brother.
* * * * *
“I’d like some order in my Courtroom this very instant.” Judge Marcos pounded his gavel onto the large wooden bench where he sat. “Bailiff.”
Kit leaned forward and Bette pushed her chair back to hear what her sister wanted to whisper in her ear. “I thought she hated Black and half-Black folks,” Kit said.
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Where do you even begin to comment on a story/chapter like this…there is so much, it is so rich in length, breath, the tapestry that you are weaving is absolutely tremendous. I feel lucky, we should all feel lucky to be reading what is obviously an enormous effort on your part, this beautiful story. The story we had hoped to watch in S3, but didn’t. Thankyou for making this come alive in the proper way, you alone can erase so many painful memories of the past season with this tale…You have covered it all…From the relaxed sexy tibette scenes, to the very hot hot Sharmen, thankyou for staying true to the playa shane is…and the Danish stuff…funny, erotic, it’s all here…Thankyou, now I’m going back to reread, and the reread again…This is like a good movie. You have to read it several times because you miss so much the first time through…Wow, thankyou…..
Wow, it’s been a long time, but I’m glad to see you’re back with such a great new chapter. Henry deserves to be fired. Stephanie deserves to lose everything. Glad to see Bette make up with Theresa. She can’t make enemy with everyone. She needs help and support more than ever. It’s also great to see Tina dream and think of only Bette now. :D
wow, great chapter as always. And so long, love it. Now, I wish that Stephanie would be put in her place and that Bette can fully consentrate on Tina, helping her back to good health. But I’m guessing that won’t happen in the near future. Anyway, great chapter and I hope you’ll post really soon.
i hope bette wins and tina sister loses everthing
Absolutely fabulous! I second what honda90 said. Your attention to details is meticulous and the story you’ve weaved is exquisite! The moment I saw your post,I had to wait ’til later with ample time to avoid any interuption or missed anything. I truly appreciated your dedication in bringing us such a wonderful alternative story and patiently wait for your next installment. Thank You!
Hate is a really strong word but I really do hate Stephanie Kennard! On another note, Portia, after 30 pages I’m still on the edge of my seat regarding B&T……the agony!
Holy freakin’ Jesus, those Dylena scenes were so effing HOT!!! I really like the way you write those two, and I’m hoping that their relationship turns out better than it did on the show. Very much looking foward to reading more.
Good sharmen scene.
What a tour-de-force, incredible! I absolutely hate what Stephanie is putting them through and whilst I want Stephanie to be squashed like the bug she is, that would probably mean a conclusion to your story and I don’t want it to end any time soon. But please get Tina out of the medical woods, so that she can be at Bette’s side during the courtroom dramas!
What a ride! Thank You. I check on your line every night. Talk about a long drawn out one…!
Man Portia…I don’t even know where to begin. I wish every story we got on this site had 30 pages…aw man. I get so happy when I see your story pop up before I even click on the story I clear my schedule. I hate Stephanie with a passion. I hope she gets hers…aw man make it happen. I feel so sorry for Bette because if she loses this she will also lose Angelica. Henry is so blind…I hope he dosen’t listen to Stephanie and shows up in court tomorrow. He is a cocky blind so and so. I think Teresa should testify…why is she so concerned on how Stephanie feels…Stephanie is not thinking about her…or Tina. She needs to weigh the the consequences. I could go on and on commenting on this amazing story. Please post soon and let us know what’s gonna happen next.
Oh, what a night! What a brilliant story you have here. I love the length, but I hate waiting for the next post. I hope Tina will begin to filter between reality and dreams in the next couple of days and is able to spend some quality time with Bette. Looking forward to the next post.
Phew!!! lol seriously marathon reading going on here. Ok first things first Satan’s spawn has to be stopped. I kind of understand the point Theresa is making but at the same time she has to realize that Steph is taking risks with Tina’s health and ultimately her testimony really would have made Bette’s case stronger even if all she ever did say was I support Bette as Tina’s partner and power of attorney. In the end I have to believe that everyone will get what they deserve. Its the only thought getting me through this. In Steph’s case I hope Henry turns out to have a horrible ex-wife and child who are sucking him dry and he has to work at Mickie D’s on the weekends to make ends meet. I felt very conflicted with this one I wanted it to end and at the same time I didn’t want it to end, frustratingly delicious. This is a testament to some damn good writing on your part. BTW the sex scene between Satan’s spawn and stupid made me sick not because of the het sex, but the mere thought of Steph having sex with anyone just *ugh* gives me major hives. Thanks
Steph is such a COW. I’d love for her to get the slap upside the head she so sorely needs. And Henry… he’s a bloody fool. As fun as ever, Portia. I’m really looking forward to your next update.
And oh yeah Alice and Dana to damn cute…lol
You have amazed me once again Portia. You take us so skillfully through a full range of emotions and experiences. Not to mention the smoldering sex.I am worried about poor Tina, but I am happy that when she dreamed she dreamed of Bette. I am also concerned about Steph’s unending narcissistic scheming and what more harm it may do. Finally, I thought Bette showed incredible maturity when she relieved Theresa of having to testify, but I hope Th. will anyway.Love this story to pieces, thanks a million.
What can I say? That was absolutely amazing. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into this story. You remain true to all the chacters, there is not a false note in the story. You are truly talented. Thank you so much. One small request: more B&T loving :).
there’s so much going on here, so much drama, i don’t even know what to say, except that i want one thing: no matter what happens, can stephanie die a thousand deaths, please? i don’t care how, i’m so angry with her i almost broke my computer screen..what a conniving b****…the sex scenes were hot, and i love tina’s dream…hopefully she will get better soon and be by bette’s side
Okay I have to admit that this took me a day and haif to read this..lol. I tried to finish last night but then I fell asleep, then read a little bit this morning and then finally finsihed this afternoon..lol! This story is so good and the details are incredible! I can’t wait for the rest of Stephanie’s testimony! Post soon!