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Great Unexpectations Chapter 28
Previously…
"Faye. This just blew wide open. We probably won’t get any concrete information on Cora directly because she’s likely using fake ID. But, once we get those payroll records we’ll have so many more possible leads. Dozens more."
Bette walked to Tina, put her arm around her waist, and proclaimed proudly to all those present, "She’s with me".
Faye chuckled and for the first time since meeting with Bette and Tina, was filled with a genuine sense of hope. Hope that she would see her daughter again. This hope filled her with a little bit of her old spirit. "Ok, Richard. Get me those payroll records. I’m not paying you to stand around and look handsome."
"Yes ma’am", he said dutifully, hiding his smile.
Chapter 28.
Over the next hour Richard worked furiously on one computer while Tina sat at another one just inches away. They’d somehow entered into a friendly competition to see who could get the payroll data first. Bette and Faye watched on with amusement as they silently cheered on their respective teammate, keeping in mind that they were all on the same team. Richard’s method involved first finding the employer ID numbers for each of the production companies responsible for Cora’s movies. He then hacked into the Department of Treasury database and pulled all of the withholding tax records attached to those numbers.
Tina, for her part, sent an email to an old friend who was now regional director of a very large payroll subcontracting agency that specialized in small independent motion picture companies. While Richard was compiling and cross-matching hundreds of names, Tina played a game of solitaire awaiting a phone call.
"Red three on the black four!", Bette suggested excitedly, standing over her. Cheerleading comes in all shapes and sizes. "Thanks babe", Tina said reaching up to pat the hand that was resting on her shoulder. Ten minutes later the game was interrupted by the chime of her cell phone. Richard glanced sideways listening to Tina’s conversation, trying not to focus on the fact that he may be losing.
"Hi Lydia. Thanks for calling. I’m so sorry to bother you on the weekend." Everyone listened intently while Tina made polite small talk. She asked about Lydia’s kids and smiled as she learned they were doing well in elementary school. Tina blushed and said into the phone, "Um, yeah. That would be nice. We should do that." Bette squeezed Tina’s shoulder knowing that Lydia had just made a move on her woman. Lydia had always had a thing for Tina. Tina looked up to Bette with a smile and pursed her lips as if to kiss her. The rolling of Bette’s eyes and the twinkle of her smile let Tina know that Bette understood the game that must be played.
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(28 votes, average: 3.89 out of 5)
oh wow am I 1st??? Not that it bothers me. Great, great, great, so sweet the good-byes and that final comment about would it have hurt for Ange to shed a few tears, love it. More when u can. Thx.
Aww so sweet. :D
Sweet. But sad. Damn, that goodbye was pretty sad. And the Jodi reminder was awful. Hope they find what they are looking for and aren’t in too much danger. PPS.
Angelica may not have cried, but you had me a little choked up. Loved the chapter and that last comment. This story has been such a delightful read. Heartfelt congrats on you nomination!
Love Angie. the last comment was priceless. Kids know when they are loved and that child is. Shane is so understanding. thanks
Sweet and touching. And I just knew Bette was going to stop the car after they left Faye’s place.
I am so loving this. Thanks PPRS
Could Angie be any cuter? I hope this trip is short yet fruitful. And I love that last line. Great chapter, thanks for the update, red. (And congrats on your wholly-deserved noms. Your writing’s fantastic.)
That was heart warming even though a little sad. I hope that Faye will have a heart warming period with her daughter. I know I am a wus but I love happy stories.
Good chapter!
Hey, hey, Red, thanks so much for the update, I know how pre-occupied you are with dinner these days! LOL. Isn’t little O just the best thing ever? Her momma’s better be comin home in one piece or else you’re going to have a little revolution on your hands! PPS
You are doing such a great job with this story and making me cry too many times. Bring them home safely to their baby and the rest of the family. The baby is so sweet and very intuitive, as most babies are. Let them find Cora soon and make her come home with them to see her mother one last time and understand that her mother could do nothing about what was happening to them. Maybe she can forgive her mother before she leaves this world. Hopefully she is not so bitter that she can understand. Post when you can.`
Couldn’t hardly read the last lines for the tears. So much love there. Hope they have a productive trip! PPS!!