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The Letter ch. 25
The Letter
Chapter 25
Something was up and I didn’t know what it was. Things with Tina were better than I thought they would be both in watching the movie together and at breakfast so I didn’t think it was her. Momma had acted weird at breakfast and it reminded me of how she had been weird when I was in her bathroom before we left for The Planet last night. She wasn’t so strange that it was obvious but she was quiet and wouldn’t look at me like she normally did. I wanted to know what was happening but just went with the flow because until someone slipped, I wouldn’t know anything. Aunt Alice came to stay with us during the day and was late because she had overslept. That was normal. Lyss and I went next door to play with Taylor and Shelby when Aunt Alice arrived since we hadn’t seen them all summer. Their mother was home and we were told that we had to check in if we went anywhere else. We wouldn’t go anywhere else. Mrs. Hinton was always really nice to us when we came over and usually had fresh baked cookies. That was a real treat since the fresh baked ones at our house was when Momma put the Chips Ahoys in the oven to soften them. Too many times, they got burnt when she forgot they were in there.
I knew that something was wrong when Aunt Alice came over and asked Mrs. Hinton if we could stay longer while she ran an errand. She looked frantic and for Aunt Alice to look frantic, it wasn’t because of work. It was because of someone in the family. I tried to ask her what was happening but she told me that she would be back soon and that she really had to go. Mrs. Hinton told her to take her time and that she had no plans so we could stay as long as was needed and she would make sure we had lunch. Lyss and I got a quick hug and she was gone. It was even strange behavior for Aunt Alice.
After a while, Mrs. Hinton said we could go swimming but we had to call Aunt Alice first to check that it was ok. She said it was ok and again, she seemed like she was rushing me to get off the phone which was not like her. She loved to talk and for her to run out of the Hinton’s with no explanation and for her to rush me off the phone, I really wondered if it had anything to do with how Momma was at breakfast. I didn’t have time to really think about it though right then. Lyss and I went to get our bathing suits and the sun block and spent the rest of the morning having fun in the pool. When we went home to change, both Aunt Alice and Aunt Dana were there. Aunt Dana never finished this early at the club unless it rained. They were sitting on the couch talking when we walked in. They stopped as soon as they saw us and Aunt Alice asked if we had had a good time and if we were hungry. Lyss answered that we had a good time and weren’t hungry because Mrs. Hinton had given us lunch. We then ran off to change and I again got an uneasy feeling.
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Oh gawd! Oh gawd! Poor little Em and littler Lyss. This just sucks, Nag! Sucks Sucks Sucks…otherwise it was just sweet and lovely! Really liked Mr. Piddles being there in Em’s thoughts! :) Ummm…wondered where you been…sorry school starts tomorrow…sigh…Gosh I just hate seeing little girls upset and crying!
Glad to have you back. Have missed your posts and really enjoy your writing. Hope the computer situation settles down for you.
Ok. It’s time for Helena’s dogs to find the dirt on the grandparents!
I hope Helena’s dogs are Rottweilers and while they are digging up the dirt on these sleazebags, the sleazebags are buried, literally and figuratively! This is every kind of wrong. I knew Em would think Bette was sick, and I know they wanted to wait til the right moment to tell them, but I wish she hadn’t had to be worrying about that. Hi Christy, just saw you over at the other one!
You go Em!! Thanks…glad to see you back!
welcome back… and i agree its time for helena to come to the rescue… love this story… PPS
Great update – sorry for your struggles with the computer. I like how Em knows what’s right and she will get a chance to say it to the judge I hope.
Welcome back. I’m sorry to hear about your computer though. I really enjoyed the view of Bette and Tina through Em’s eyes. My heart breaks for both of the kids and Bette. Thank you for a great chapter. PPS.
What an outstanding story. Great storytelling! PPS.
That’s the stuff Em!! Don’t give in! Fight the bastards! *ahem* sorry about that…great to see you back and as strong as ever. I’ve missed this story terribly, and so happy to see Em’s fighting spirit – she’s gonna need it.
So glad to see you and your story back. I have been looking for it everyday.
It’s GREAT to have you back, and with such a GREAT post, WOW! OMG, this chapter took us so high with Em and Lyss getting comfortable with Tina and Em’s idea for her gift, and so low with the girls getting the news. Gosh, I am worn out–LOL. I love that the girls seem to be able and seperate the two and did’t assume that the emergence of Tina in their lives was the cause of the bad news (some young minds would have gone there). I feel for the entire family and LOVE Em’s defiance through her pain. Oh YES we need a group and family HUG. PPS :o).
Oh you made me cry. Lenore and Tina’s parents need to get involved here to support Bette & her babies. This is too cruel!!! U HAVE TO POST SOON. Tell me about computers. This dog I have keeps losing its wireless and now the battery died. Its only 12 months old. Lucky I have a 3 year warranty but I just know they’re gonna take it off me for a week so I’m finding it hard to take it into the shop to get fixed. Its lost wireless 4 times so far. And the cursor jumps all over the show. Don’t buy an ACER!!!! anywayz welcome back. sorry u have to back to work. know what u mean, that sux t
see the f….er just posted the comment b4 I was finished.I meant: work sux too.
Naaaaaaag, geeze I missed you. You and this story are too good to be away this long. Hey maybe we could all chip in and get a typist to type those hand written notes in for ya! You amaze me every time I read an update. You write each person’s narrative so well. You can move from an adult to a 12 year old child so convincingly. I can just never say enough…you are superb!
I hate seeing/hearing children cry and this chapter made me want to slap the Warrens senseless for their shameful act, for causing undue fear in the hearts of Bette’s girls and pain and agony to Bette, Tina and the rest of the family. On a lighter note, Em’s invitation to Tina to visit her attic sanctum is a clear indication she’s really starting to trust and like her. As always, kudos to your writing, NAG. This narration reads and feels like that of a real perceptive and well-loved 12-year old. *Thank you, thank you, NAG!!!* :>
Helena I sure hope you got something up your sleeve, cos the girls are going to need it.
WOW those poor little girls!!!!! Glad all is ok and it’s just your computer on the fritz!! AWESOME as always… PPS!!! thank you
This is such a heart breaker. This whole mess is probably about money. The kids probably don’t mean a thing to the grandparents. I trust you to make it better for the entire group especially for Bette, Em and Lyss.
NAG, what a most entangling chapter you got here! All the thoughts shared by Em truly demonstrates the difference that Tina’s presence is doing by changing the ambiance at their home and also winning points that are welcomed by Em and Alyss. The unsettled future is there, but the love for mom B and the new feelings towards T are in the right track. Thanks for this AMAZING update NAG! This was fantastic! PPS Lucero & Marsha (JC’s Salsa Aunties)
Are you never going to post again? I think I’m going through withdrawal. Please Post Soon!!!
NAG!! I love your story. Please post again soon… I hope that everything is okay!
i feel bad for emma and lyss.i wonder if lenore can do some of her own checking things out since she lives by the warrens. i’m sure there is some gossip going around!what has helena’s investigators found yet? :)PPS
So glad to see you back, wondred what had happened. Everyone’s right, this sucks the big one. But leave it to Helena’s investigators and Joyce’s ingenuity and the warrens will be taken care of post haste, hopefully without even going to trial. Once everything is exposed they will back off and Bette can adopt the girls immediately and when she and Tina get married Tina can adopt them as well, I think everyone would like that most especially the girls. Emma is coming around to Tina as we knew she would. Great job. Sorry you have to go back to work so soon but, here’s hoping you have a good year. Post when you can.
NAG, hope everyting is ok with you. Where are you??? I’ve had to go back and re-read this one….please don’t leave us hanging….it’s just too good to leave it there. Hope you come back to us soon!!! We miss you!!! PPS