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Love and Pride – chapter 71
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LOVE AND PRIDE – Chapter 71
Tina padded downstairs – she needed coffee. She turned the radio on as soon as she entered the kitchen and was pleased to see that there was already a pot of coffee steaming on the percolator. She poured herself a cup and went into the living room. Helena was laying on the floor reading one of the broadsheet Sunday papers. Tina could see the other papers not yet touched were the red-top Sundays that specialised in sex, the royal family and celebrities. They were the British equivalent of the National Enquirer – she picked up one paper which had some story about a minor royal drunk in a nightclub and chuckled.
“What? “ Helena barely looked up from her reading which Tina saw was of the current developments in the Middle East conflict
“Some story about a right honourable someone or other getting drunk on champagne at £300 a bottle and wrecking someone’s garden and peeing in a post-box and stealing traffic cones. You can’t be that far down in the aristocratic pecking order – why aren’t you front page news?”
Helena looked at Tina and burst out laughing
“They could have used that fetching picture of the seagull sitting on the upended picnic table
“Tina added chuckling.
“Oh God Tina – this is crazy. Yes I was an ass – yes I was a drunk and probably boorish ass but I am not a bad person and I feel that I am “
“You are not bad “ Tina moved a newspaper and flopped into a chair “But you caused damage “
“And we both know that I could make that go away tomorrow – just go in there and write a cheque “
Tina sniffed and looked serious
“Please don’t lecture me “Helena said “My quota of lecturing will be filled up by Dame Peggy starting in a few hours time. What time did Bette leave?”
“Just after 8 – she got up at 7 and came in with a coffee for me and asked if I wanted a bacon sandwich. My reply was a little harsh on her – poor Bette “
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funnyone, i wouldnt have known what a bozo was if you hadnt explained that one. ally what is teechy (sp)? just kidding girl. your brit references just crack me up. very nice that she started the session with a hug. thanks.
I think alice should be described as one of my all time favorite English sayings – cheeky monkey! Appropriate and it cracks me up everytime I hear it. Hopefully Bette got through to Peggy. Parents should never compare one child to the other, never ends up well for anyone. Thank you for all of the posts ally. You are, as Chefette mentioned, Queen of Fanfic! May your reign be as fulfilling for you as it is for us!
I love Peggy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! brb
I really really love this story. It’s got everything love, drama suspense and loads of emotions. You are just an excellent writer.
Good on Peggy for doing what she needed her daughter to do… coming down like a ton of bricks wouldn’t have worked at all. And congrats on your 450th! Thanks
YAY Peggy!!! And, wow, Bette is very very rich. Gulp. Bet the Tina’s family would welcome Tina back if they knew about the money. BTW, I hope Tina gets reconnected with her sister. Tina could rescue her from such a sad situation.
Standing ovation for Peggy doing the right thing. You don’t kick somebody when they are down and Helena’s heart is broken right now. Add that to the fact that she probably has a bit of an inferiority complex thanks to her “angel like” sister and Hels is having a rough time. I just hope Peggy doesn’t turn around and do a complete 360 and drop the hammer on Helena in the next few minutes. I love this story and your writing is great. Keep up the good work and PPS!
Way to go, Peggy! If she just lays off the comparisons to Bette and Tina I think they really will work everything out between them. Besides the check to cover damages, I really hope the 3 bozos (pronounced bo-zo, long Os, after a clown from early American TV) get some community service as a sentence. It would be good for them and might even give Helena some of the sense of direction she’s looking for.
That’s weird. I didn’t do anything and I was scared just as if I was Helna. And now I just sighted in relief. I guess that means you are a great writer!
i like this Peggy i think that if she talk with Helena and support her off course with a serious talk it will help more to helena to be punish.
Hello Ally, Girl you will soon be at your half century which is a massive achievement. NOt that 450 isn’t. ANyway back to your terrific tale. I just love it when Helena and Tina talk. They just seem to connect unlike any other characters. I think that there is a mutual respect and understanding between them. Neither has been on the right side of their family but has found a sense of belonging with Bette. She is the one constant in each of their lives. They just seem able to converse about everything clearly. Wonderful writing from you makes it all the more special. Bette’s defense of Helena was admirable. Bette loves her sister with all her heart but does not let it cloud her judgement, She was able to explain the situation and higlight Helena’s stupidity without degrading her in her mother’s eyes. Peggy is a smart cookie and was glad that Bette didn’t try to sugar-coat the truth. Helena was foolish and imprudent but alcohol was a contributing factor along with Alice and her hair-brained sense of retribution. Sweet to see the delight and Pride that feels about Bette and Tina. She was able to do some gentle teasing with had me rolling in the aisle. I could just picture Bette’s embarrassment and the colour flush her face. Peggy does admire Bette and Tina and their relationship, She see the hard word ethic they both share and is content to nurture this. Once home, Bette and Tina were adorable as absence made their hearts grow fondered. Loved the amout of luggage Peggy had brought and their struggle to get it all in the house. Priceless. And finally Peggy facing Helena with open arms, ready to comfort not castigate or critize. So out of left fienld that I jumped with jump at this revelation. More please as your wicked and warped mind plays more games with me. I just love being a mouse in the hands of an expert cat. Much thanks and gratitude for sharing your talent and skills with me. Your Loyal Fan.
Don’t know why, but that last scene brought a tear to my eye. No matter what age you are there is nothing like the love and comfort from your mom.
So sweet Peggy! Glad she didn’t lay into Helena.
I am so glad Peggy took Bette’ advice Helena needs her support she already feels like she is in B&Ts shadow.
WOW. Was totally not expecting that bit at the end! Great chapter!
I am glad that Peggy was not the ice queen that we have been expecting. I think funnyone’s idea about community service is great, it would do Helena good. 450 post’s WOW. You are the fanfic queen.
Good chapter. Love B&T, they are so sweet. Good that Peggy didn’t kill Helena there and hope they just sit down and talk. Im with funnyone, community service is good and they won’t do anything stupid again. Anyway please post soon, thanks!
Wow ! Beautiful chapter, Ally. Loved it !!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you !