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Milestones, ch.4
The Porters made a smooth transition from life in Ohio to life in California with the help of Melvin’s prior knowledge of L.A. and the Kennards’ warmth and friendship. Melvin, Jake, and Sharon combined knew all of the hot spots of the city for the young and young at heart. When Melvin, Maxine, and their two girls moved into their house, Jake and Sharon gathered some of the neighbors together for a backyard cookout and meet and greet. This also helped Katie to make some new friends which brought a sense of relief to Maxine.
While on an early evening walk Maxine looked over at Sharon and said, "I know I already thanked you and Jake for the party, but I have to thank you again. I..I was a little worried…about Katie, you know? She’s getting close to that difficult age all kids go through and this was a big move for her."
"It was a big move for me and I came here when I was twenty-two!" chuckled Sharon. "But I know what you mean," she continued more seriously. "She probably had friends she’s known for years and it couldn’t have been easy leaving them behind."
"No, it wasn’t," Maxine admitted. "Katie’s been through a lot already. She was four when her mother died so for awhile it was just her and her daddy. Then I came along and at first things were fine until she realized Melvin and I weren’t just the handshaking kind of friends…"
"Mmmm-hmm yeah I get what you’re saying," Sharon said with a raised right brow.
"Yeah exactly," continued Maxine. "Katie wasn’t outright rebellious or anything. She didn’t try to sabotage Melvin’s dates with me or be directly mean to me. She just got really distant. One day I went to eight-year-old Katie and asked her what she would like to have more than anything at that moment. As soon as I said it I could’ve kicked my ass all the way back to Chapel Hill because I thought as sure as the sun rises in the east that she would say her mother. But she shocked me and said she’d like a Sno-Cone." Maxine laughed at the memory. "So I told Melvin we were going out for some girls-only time and we had Sno-Cone and a chat."
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1st?? Glad you didn’t do a full rendition of ‘That’s what friends are for’…playmates Bette & Tina has a nice ring to it.:) Hope Tommy is not too much of a trouble maker for the new families.
hey babe… love your story and you stay at the pace your in… there is no rush… and i can’t wait for bette and tina to be playing together in a playpen… sooooo uncle tommy… well bring him on… please continue soon
This is such a great back story to the peripheral characters. I love how you weave these two families lives together.
Sounds like Tommy will love West Hollywood. I like the Porters in your story much better than the show. Maybe Maxine will hang around a little longer. A playgroup sounds fun, you think that I could join? Do we get to see umm, Tina’s knees?
I love it too… Tina is hard to write on the show? I didn’t know that. But she must be easy to write for you since she’s like 2 months old right now in your story… This story is great and angst-free for now, exactly what we need before season 4!!!
Somthing tells me this is going to be good. I love this story. PPS
Oh yeah, about Maxine… I really like her, please don’t feel compelled to follow the show s/l and get rid of her…
Good chapter. The parents are get well along and have fun!
Just remember your other dutys. Like how you have made the Porters and Kennards such good friends. thanks
Lament, you show us that it is not necessary to write an NC-17 to hold everyone’s attention. I just love everyting about this story, please continue at your own pace, you’re doing just great.
Thanks for the update…and once again keep writing at your pace…I look forward to following the friendship of the families and the girlz…
hey you, of course I saw your name….why do you think I picked that particular verb sweetie? anyway, I love the backstory. Looking forward to chap5. I also like that Melvin seems more human in your story. great character development….keep it up!
Lovely story Lament. I can’t wait to read the next chapter. =)
See, comments never lie Lament!…;) Such a refreshing story! Love it! I agree with everyone, don’t feel obliged to follow the show’s storyline about Maxine and Melvin. They’re so great in your fic! Can’t wait to know more about Uncle Tommy! With that type of friendship between the families, no doubt that the connection between B&T will be some very special bond! Please please keep it in line with “Rock me gently”, their bond was so amazing in that! ;) Chapter 5, chapter 5!!!
Give us more baby Bee and baby Tee please. Just imagining them little cuties makes my heart swelled.:D
Aww…male bonding! I love the backstory here, and certainly, you don’t have to stay canon! Your creativity is awesome, so don’t let anything stifle it. And don’t be discouraged by comments, number of hits or lack thereof. You’ve got a loyal following that is enjoying your unique take on this story as well as your “unique” sense of humor, which makes me laugh out loud quite often! Sweet story–please continue very soon!
Hey, take my comments as you will and do what you feel you need to do… ;) Loving the background and side characters… I just hope it doesn’t take TOO long for baby B&T to grow up! ;)
Hey pal! there’s no rush, at least for me. It’s interesting to see how you play with the backround of the characters, something that few authors can do.
Im looking forward to tomorrows post to see what Jake and Sharon are smirking about.Hopefuly Tommy will be the type of uncle to spoil Tina and Bette. =)
nice bringing angus’s parents into the story…anyway, i wonder how long it will take them all to grow up in your story LOL