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The L Wing chapter 175
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THE L WING Chapter 175
Narration of President Bette Kennard Porter
Seeing my old school in the distance as I stand looking down the hill brings back a lot of memories for me – not all of them good. I was the only African American girl in my year – and the years above and below. I was painfully shy even though I had thousands of ideas and opinions and because it seemed like all the other girls were so socially assured I felt I never fitted in because I was awkward. Maggie brought me out of myself – she made me want to celebrate my “differences”. In fact she was the first person I talked to about my feelings for women. She told me that loving someone was the greatest feeling in the world and if it was a woman I fell in love with I should not be ashamed – she told me to celebrate love. Ironic that she was “celebrating love “with my father a few years later.
I feel a soft hand on the small of my back and turn to see the woman who proved to me once and for all that love is the greatest feeling in the world – my wife. She smiles at me – I know she has been talking to Leigh. That’s why I moved away – in the hope that Tina would be able to connect with Leigh if she was still so afraid of me. Not for the first time Tina has succeeded where I have failed – I am so lucky – she is the greatest. She grins and me, moves closer and we kiss – she tastes so good. Tonight when we are in bed I am going to touch her and taste her and make love to her with all that I am.
“I love you “I whisper.
“You don’t have to whisper it “
“It takes all the effort that I have not to shout it from the top of the Lincoln memorial “
“Nice answer – you okay?”
“Lot of ghosts “
She puts her arm around my waist and stands beside me.
“You expelled those ghosts when you became the President of the United States. You have proved who you are and what you stand for. You really are an amazing woman Bette – you don’t see it but I do and I am so proud that you love me and want me enough to have a child together “
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I’m sure Bette had to deal with discrimination, but I want to quibble with you a bit about Republicans. While I am a life-long independent (I don’t care who you are, you have to work for MY vote), my grandmother was the state secretary in the Republican party in the 50s (she was born in 1898). Obviously for equal rights for women and personally worked to help the Black community. Her husband, also Republican, was one of very few lawyers in our northern area who would represent Blacks. Granted, far too often today the party panders to small minded bigots who hate in the name of GEEEZUS to get their votes as a base to serve corporate greed. When my grandmother was involved religion was never discussed as having anything to do with politics. That is a relatively new factor. But when my grandparents were around, they saw it as the party most interested in minimal government interference and pro-personal freedom, an organization for the middle class more than giant corporations. Going back even farther it was the party of Lincoln, the Democrats of the day were pretty solidly behind maintaining the status quo in regards to slavery. All of this to say that I don’t think it accurate to equate being a Republican with bigotry. I will now descend from my soapbox. And I hope things go well between Bette and Leigh.
AllyE, you are doing a great job with this story and putting in the historical facts. You have a great grasp on our politics and life in general in the states. Telling it through Bette’s eyes is wonderful and spot on. There is one paragraph on the first page that is very pertinent in my life and I have to show it to someone. Although I have told her enough times. Thank you.
one simple word..LOVELY
Tina is gonna be put on bed rest or something, isn’t she??? This pregnancy is off to a rocky start and Bette is not seeing the signs. have a good time with ur lady!!!
Loved it!! I really can’t wait for Leigh and Bette to finally just…talk. Good luck this weekend my friend..let me know how it goes! *WINK*
Ally you little devil, ya left us with the subtle cliff hanger!! PPS
Ally, You are a marvelous writer – your vision of how Tina holds Bette’s emotions in her heart and helps this wounded leader deal with all she’s been through and all she carries as the POTUS is simply inspired storytelling obviously written by a woman with a huge kind and generous heart. Thanks for all the stories you share.
I love the way Tina is Bette’s sounding board for so many things and how Tina holds Bette’s heart in the palm of her hand.
Great as usual Ally. Loved how you added the history of the time through Bette. Tina always has,had a calming affect on Bette. Their is ony one person in my life who can do the same and all it takes is a look or slight touch, and its not even someone I’m with. Bette will be an awesome Mother, and good for her for not giving a crap if the “Republicans” walked out.
Great, thanks so much
catching up yet again. funnyone – i was clapping as you were decending from the soapbox. thanks.
Tina is good for Bette!