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THE L WING Chapter 169
Narration of President Bette Porter
It’s been a really good day and one which I hope is the turning point in my administration. From now on I just want to get on with running the country and pursuing the policies that I want in place for when my term of office ends.
The Senior staff meeting was a riot – JJ arrived first – smart business suit and looking fantastic. I had a huge crush on her for so long and when she swept in and greeted everyone with a hug I remember why – she just does not give a shit what anyone else thinks about her or her opinions. She gets on with what she has to do and gets it damn well done.
Phyllis arrived next – wearing cowboy’s boots with her business suit. Her accent is so Texas I suspect that she uses it like the boots to disarm people. But once she gets down to business she is sharp and perceptive and funny.
Henry makes less of an impact which I expect because he is much more understated an operator. It will be interesting to see how he handles the daily briefings – CJ’s last one is tomorrow. At the moment she is handling both jobs which must be hell on earth.
I put my papers down and stroll out to the corridors to go and see how my three newbies are doing on their first day. Phyllis is sitting at her desk – feet up – issuing orders to her terrified new assistant David.
“Phyllis – don’t scare off the staff “
It’s funny that it takes her a while to remember that when I walk into a room everyone else stands – I watch her with eyebrow raised until she stands up.
“Its okay Phyllis – I like things informal as much as possible but my job does mean that I expect certain formalities to be kept “
“Quite understand Madam President “
“That said – sit down – I would like to ask you something “
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I’ll have a cheese slice and a Mich Ultra, please. PPS.
Alice should just resign , she doesn’t need to take the crap for her so called friends. I know she had a big mouth, but god she has always been there for Bette in the administration. Why does she want to replace Tasha , I thought she wanted formaility, now she asking for informality. Make up your mind Bette. Every since, Tina she has become such a wimp in my eyes. get yoour alpha going again Bette. Lucy got what she deserve, Bejacks , just because she is family doesn’t mean she a get free ride.
I somewhat agree with you rbabe2005, but Tina isn’t the bad guy here and neither is Bette. What Alice has done seems more harder to forgive than what Lucy has done, I think what Lucy has done is mild compared to what Alice has done.
The heat is on!!!
So damn good Ally!!! I know I would really like to get down to the bottom of what Alice’s problem is. I can’t wait to read how you play it out Ally!
This is what needed to be done, Just Bette and Alice an open heart to heart, Ok so Alice was out of line, but then people react in a certain way, when something changes, or what not, I hope Alice stays, Come On, you have to a smart a$$ every once in a while.
Fantastic. JJ is write on the money. Bette and Alice need to sit down as friends and hash it out. If Alice can’t handle it, she needs to resign on her own with one of the wonderful letter from the President that will get her any job she wants.
God, Ally, i love the way you deal with things… It seemed all black or white about Alice, but no, here you come with some JJ therapy session and a new grey alternative… I like that. I think Alice was out of line, but I honestly didn’t think she deserved to get sacked. I’m looking forward to where you’re going with this… One thing is for certain, Bette certainly needed that break in Virginia and recharged her batteries!!! My, my, my, isn’t she in full presidential mode! Wonder what magic trick Tina did to her that POTUS is so back on tracks running that nation! Hmm…. By the way Ally, those “controversy” comments you’ve been having… Don’t they just crack you up?… Anyway, keep it up mate, this is great!
I’am so ready to hear what these two need to get said and to move on together as friends hopefully. Ally, Just have to say there is no way that a Confederate flag would decorate any office in the White House ever – sorry mate but your land of origin is showing -that would be offensive to Bette in all kinds of ways and would never happen. A texas flag would be a statement and your Phyliss could get away with that.
Sorry, BeJacks, but if Bette and Tina aren’t the bad guys, they aren’t blameless either. Pretty AND powerful, but not perfect. And so far Alice has only been upsetting in a personal way, not photographed blatently doing illegal things and publically bringing controversy to the administration. Why Bette is so incensed over “bump” when it is now a playful part of everyday banter I fail to comprehend. And mc, you’re right. A Confederate flag has no place in the White House and most especially in a White House in which a president of color resides. The saddle can stay.
Phyllis is…interesting. Let the games begin.
VERY GOOD work Ally, I am glad that Bette seeks varied opinions before making a decision. BeJacks you point out that Lucy is family, well so is Alice. Your family is not defined by whom you are biologocally related. If that were not true, the concept of adoption would be invalid. True and induring friends are hard to come by, so Bette owes this not only to herself, but to their friendship as well. “You should hold your friends close and your enemies closer” so why risk turning a old friend into an enemy. PPS :o).
Good chapter. Let Bette and Alice have a talk and work thing out, Bette should give Lucy a chance. Ok post soon please, thanks!
I’m with the two others who say that there is NO WAY Bette Porter would let ANYONE hang a Confederate flag anywhere in the White House. This is an African American woman whose recent ansestors were probably slaves in those Confederate states. I know you are not from the U.S., but by having that flag hanging anywhere close to the White House is very VERY offensive! There was all hell to pay recently when one of the Southern states tried to fly that flag it their state capital building. The country was very upset. Sorry, but as soon as I read that, I couldnt concentrate on the rest of the story, I was so pissed off. Please Ally have her take it down!
So glad they will finally have their chat. Can’t wait to see how it goes. I hope they can figure it out and remain friends and trusted co-workers. Great post Ally!
Hopefully Alice has come to her sences and realizes bashing Tina is not the way to go. She accuses Tina of having too much control of Bette, but, she and Shane have almost as much control.Alice has been abusing that control for months, she has to know if anyone else had done and said all the things she has they would have been out on thierbutts after the second time.I hope she gets everything off her chest and apologizes and gets back to being a good friend and advisor to the president (One of her best friends).
OOOOOoooo…the heat is ON! Bring it on Mate! I can’t wait for the conversation! I’d love some pizza and beer too…see what you can do! *wink*
I still think Alice should be sacked, she has been given way too many chances and Bette needs to forgive Lucy since Lucy is family or it’s going to blow over with Tina!
You havse us just howling with anticipation Ally. Bring on the pizza and beer. Hopefully Alice will listen and not be her usual self.
oh this should be good. cant wait. thanks.
a real mixed bag of advice for bette BUT what about aice’s 1st betrayal her affair with Helena wasn’t it while T was Hel’s partner…it seems like T always wins and Al usually loses…is Al envious of T??? great chapter anyway…more
forgot to say: I’d get rid of both Alice and Lucy…but I guess they could cause trouble…