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Bette’s Dilemma-Forever Begins
Three Weeks Later
Sounds of splashing and contented giggles drifted into the kitchen where Bette stood leaning over a half full cardboard box in a white tank top and a pair of pajama bottoms that had seen more use outside of the bedroom than inside it. Righting herself Bette reached up to take another plate from the cupboard while a smile of deep contentment crossed her lips. The sound of Angelica’s happy play interspersed with T’s comments and laugh were just another reminder that they were a family once more. Dandy the orange tabby stretched leisurely in the kitchen window meowed once as if to say his thanks for being included and then repositioning his head on his paws dozed back off to sleep. Tina’s surprise at finding the tabby on her patio when she had gone to open the door the morning after their confrontation was surpassed only by her shock at seeing Bette take a half can of tuna from the fridge, spoon it into a bowl and give it to the feline with a chipper, "Good Morning Dandy. I’d like you to meet Tina". Bette’s explanation of the tabby’s arrival the day before and Angelica’s affection for him had sealed the deal and after a mandatory vet visit he had become a permanent part of the Porter-Kennard household.
As she wrapped the plate in newspaper the brunette thought over the last few weeks since she and Tina had met with Jodi. Looking back she had to confess even to herself she had not been entirely sure that Jodi would follow through on all her demands. Jodi’s retraction of her accusations later in the afternoon of their meeting had been followed by a swift apology on the part of the Board of Directors as well as a pay increase for "her inconvenience".
Phyllis had been beside herself with happiness when she had called Bette into her office to inform her. "I don’t know how you did it Bette but whatever you did it most certainly worked. The Board was so horrified that they had been mislead in such a manner they have issued a pay increase for you and have granted you early tenure. I have to say that I am so pleased for you." In celebration Phyllis had taken both Bette and Tina out for dinner at one of LA’s most exclusive restaurants. Jodi’s position at the university had been immediately withdrawn a loss that Phyllis and the university would feel for sometime to come; despite everything there was no denying Jodi’s talent. It had inevitable meant more work had fallen on Bette’s plate as Jodi’s classes needed to be covered for until a replacement was found. Interviews were in the finishing stages and Phyllis hoped to have the candidate chosen by Monday morning. Bette found herself looking forward to returning to her usual duties. The strain of working 12 hour days and then helping Tina with the move was beginning to take their toll on her. That’s what happens when you get older Porter–its not like you’re 20 anymore she thought wryly to herself.
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(37 votes, average: 3.57 out of 5)
Great update and things are going just as they should for our girls. Hopefully, Jodi will no longer be a problems for anyone anymore. They can start their lives over together and be a very happy family w/o any hassles. Bette must tell Phyllis what has been happening and the info that she has so that Phyllis will stop interfereing with whatever it is that Jodi is doing. Great chapter and love the story. PPS
What do you mean this is the final chapter? There is still plenty more to say in this wonderful story.
Great chapter…but it really can’t be the finale can it??? How about a sequel?? I enjoyed your story. I hope you post again soon.
Leesa this story has been a joy to read both here and on the other site. Its sad to see this end. Maybe you can write a sequel. To me you left it open for one.
I think this is a good place for this part of the story to end. I will be writing another story. Perhaps it will be a sequel
I’ve loved this story from the very first word to the very last one! I do hope that you write a sequel to this or just write any story because you are amazingly talented Leesa! I look forward to more from you!
Leesa thank you for an amazing story!!! waiting for the next one! :)
Sorry to see it end but I loved how you developed this story. I do hope to see more of your writings in the future.
Though I see that this would be a good place to end the story, I don’t want you to. But if you say a sequel may be in the works I promise to pout a little less. This was a magnificent story and I am glad I got the chance to read it.
To stem the flood of pouting I will let people know now that I intend to write a sequel to Bette’s Dilemma
What do you mean – Final chapter. You can’t be serious, can you? Please you can’t end this. It’s so much potential in this story. Please continue or how about a sequel – PLEEEAAAASSSSSSEEEEEE!
Don’t tell me that it’s really the last chapter?? It was a mistake, you can’t do that Leesa, this story can continue forever and you have a lot of things to say. Beautiful story and written with such talent, thank you so much dear and post soon please.
This was great. Love the update.
Sequel maybe??? Please! PPS
thank u very much for an excellent and entertaining story. i’m almost sure you’ll be back with another idea sometime. once again many thanks.