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Foundations – Chapter 8
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Tina pressed the side of her glass against her face, ignoring the questioning glances of those seated around the table. She was unbelievably hot, in spite of having purposely chosen a seat in The Planet close to the air conditioner. She didn’t care how she looked just then. She was pregnant – the normal rules of conduct didn’t apply. She contemplated fishing an ice cube out of her glass and rubbing it all over her face, but decided against it.
“Tina, are you listening to me?”
“No,” Tina replied bluntly. Helena chuckled at her rudeness, but Alice, who had asked the question, was less amused.
“Great. Well, I’m not going to repeat myself.”
“Sorry, Alice. It’s just that I’m so hot.”
Alice sighed. “Whatever.” She picked up a menu that a waitress had left at an adjacent table and began to fan Tina with it in exaggerated movements.
“Alice, what are you doing?”
Alice smiled sweetly. “I’m helping you to cool down, Tina. So that you can pay attention while I’m speaking to you.“
Tina grabbed the menu away from Alice. “I said I was sorry, you don’t have to make a scene.” She looked at Alice pointedly. “I’m listening, I promise. Go on. You were saying?”
Alice launched into her story all over again, something about how the users on her blog were all up in arms over some deliberately provocative article Alice had written, and Tina did her best to ignore the fact that she was rapidly becoming too cold, and maybe it hadn’t been such a great idea to sit under the air conditioner after all. Tina tried to focus. The baby was equally bored by Alice’s story, and Tina felt him moving slightly before becoming still once again. Tina imagined him dozing off as Alice droned on. Poor, bored baby boy.
Alice slapped the table with mock frustration. “She’s doing it again!” she exclaimed to Helena.
Tina started, then laughed apologetically. “I’m sorry, Alice. I was just thinking about the baby. I can’t help myself. He’ll be here any day now.”
Alice shrugged and sipped at her iced coffee, but Tina could tell she wasn’t really mad. Alice was nearly as excited about the baby as Tina and Bette were, partly because of the prospect of being an Earth mother once again.
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that was a very well written chapter..loved it..just awesome..anxious for the nxt chapter
So good. Is Angie going to be jealous? And did I miss some foundational B&T issues here or are B&T finally fully in sync now?
I’ve never read 25 pages before, but it was so exciting I couldn’t stop!
Just great!
Very sweet to give T & B some nice new family members!
Wow!! This was long, I mean 25 pages wow, but was so good, I just love it and Tina ohhh god.PPS
I so loved it!!!! I do hope that this was not the end of this wonderful sotry. Omalley, having Tina yelling at Bette was so funny. Thanks PPVS
Baby Ethan has made his presence know to the world and in a safe manner. Finally, we are getting to see someone from Tina’s side of the family come to her. I love Ethan’s name and am happy that the birth went smoothly.
Marvelous chapter!
all caught up… loved this… i could see them all in alice’s car… and helena was cracking me up… loved this chapter… and now i can’t wait to see where things go from here… PPS
hehhehehhehehhe…….. that was hilarious.. gr8 chapter.. post SOOOOONN plz.. i hope i’m 1st
That was great! I could totally imagine Tina yelling at Bette when she was having the baby! Can’t wait to see what happens next! PPS:)
Where have you been all my life. That was the truly the best ff I’ve read in a long, long time. You’ve got labor and delivery down perfectly. All that Tina went through and all that grumpiness is EXACTLY how it is. Did you just have a baby> Bette and Tina’s interactions seemed so real and so delightful. And you write so well.A very grateful reader. Thank you.
wow, that was like a trip down memory lane for me…especially tina getting all shitty with bette during the birth and not wanting to push…hilarious!!! and the wanting to get out of the hospital asap; i did what tina did pushed them to let me go…funny bette falling over but sad the camera broke…and i’m watching an old movie, ‘Breakfast in Hollywood’, hilarious stuff. loving the story, pps.
Whew, you scared me with the summary, omalley. I was wary as I clicked on each page, fearing another unexpected tough dramatic test for Tina & Bette. Thank God it was just the long, agonizing birthing process! Tina’s still testy but she and Bette really seem happy and content, for a change. Thank you for this 25-page gem, omalley! Please don’t stay away too long again. :>
This was *brilliant*. I loved the whole thing, from the Planet to the hospital (loved that labor scene) to the end and Aunt Leslie’s sage advice. You got some of everything in here, and I love the humor. Thanks so much for the post, I loved it. Post soon!
I so hope this is not the end. I love how you write B&T. Their dialog is so realistic. I loved Tina’s behavior during the birth–poor Bette couldn’t catch a break :). Thanks for the post, hope to see you soon.
Bringing up the rear…the wait was more than worth it! Had to read in shifts since I kept getting interrupted. I could visualize everything you wrote–the tone, the expressions. All the characters are true to form. And we finally meet a member of Tina’s family and get an explanation about her folks! This was soo good! Don’t let the length lull you into thinking you can take a break from posting! Ethan…sweet!
All the while reading I was smiling and holding back tears, so well written and enjoyable.
“Helena, what are you doing?”
Helena looked up, guiltily. “I was looking for my nail file. It’s the sharpest thing I have.”
Tina stared at her.
“You know… to cut the umbilical cord with.”
Oh, hell no. Tina smiled at Helena. “Helena? If you don’t stop what you’re doing right now, I’ll take my own nail file, and stab you with it.”
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