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The Letter ch. 31
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The Letter
Chapter 31
The weekend couldn’t have been better had it been something that was scripted. My parents were in love with Alyssa and Emma from the start. I knew that they would be. Both kids were just loveable. I continued to see that as I got to know them better and my parents were as always, incredible. They showed the girls such a good time. I doubt they would forget this weekend any time in the near future.
Sleeping in the tent had Emma so excited. It amazed me that a kid who had so many other interests would be taken with the idea of something so simple. It was wonderful to see her able to step away from the turmoil in her life and just enjoy something wholeheartedly. Long after Alyssa had gone to sleep, she and I talked. I think one of the reasons that I have such a love for camping are the memories I have of the late night talks with Dad under the stars or with Mom cuddled up in a tent. With few outside distractions, sleeping outside is ripe for opening up. Emma did with me. Had I not loved her before, I would have fallen in love with her in that tent.
Mom, Dad, Bette and Stacey had gone back to the house after Daddy’s ghost stories. I had loved hearing them as a kid and the girls loved them too. I was afraid that Alyssa would get scared but Daddy had given her a flashlight, just like he used to give me, and held her in his lap as he told the stories. I could tell as I cuddled up beside Bette that Alyssa was overcoming some of her fears in those moments. She didn’t run to Bette. She looked over occasionally for reassurance but she was so taken in the moment that her fears were put aside. She stayed there with Daddy, hiding in his shoulder at times but enjoying herself. Watching Bette watch Alyssa was a moment that I will never forget. It was like she was seeing her little girl in a new light…one that was filled with such pride.
Bette and I kissed one another goodnight as the girls got themselves situated. I hated that she was leaving to go sleep in the house but understood. Our differences were something that I thought gave us a good balance. It was a little easier to take since Emma did enjoy some of the things that I enjoyed doing. Hopefully as time passes, we being able to do our activities without Bette will allow us to learn about one another without her influence. We were getting to know one another as individuals and I think we were enjoying what we were discovering. When Bette walked toward the house, I sat down in front of the fire. My first instinct was to sit for a moment to enjoy the solitude that this place offered me. With so much going on between work and life with Bette, it wasn’t often that I had a moment just for myself. I realized quickly, that I didn’t miss it. That was a thing of my past. My present included many people that I loved and wanted to be with. Right now, if not Bette, then Emma and Alyssa. Before I had the opportunity to get up and go into the tent though, Emma came and sat beside me.
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OMG!!! You were so missed. I thought maybe your computer crashed again. I know you have a life, but I am selfish and I totally looked everyday for one of my favorite stories. Thank you so much for finding time to post again. I can’t wait until Joyce puts some wup ass on the Warrens.
As I live and freekin breath, I as speachless, breathless and all around just tickled that my fell off the face of the earth friend came back to life, quick kill the fatted calf. NAG, welcome back I really have missed you, now off to read your story, Md
oh wow, what a nice surprise! welcome back! i so missed this story. thanks for the update!
Your amazing L, it’s like you didn’t miss a beat. I hate you though, I had plenty of tissue before you came back. So sweet. Please don’t come popping back in here with a “I didn’t see that super duper drama slamer comeing” chapter. I will read it but I like the happily ever afters better. Thank you, Md
Welcome back, you and this beautiful story were indeed missed. Great chapter, heartbreaking what the kids must feel.
Welcome back. You wonder about a story and hope you get to get to see the end. Tina is so very lucky not only with her parents aand friends but to have two wonderful young ladies that love and trust her. She has the wonderful Mother of the girls that loves her. How lucky can one person be? thanks
Welcome back! I’ve missed one of my favorite stories. I hope you are able to continue…..
Welcome back! i missed this big time!!! emma was breaking my heart, at least she broke a major wall with tina. even better that tina was able to be open with emma! :)PPS
I have sooo missed this story.. It’s simply beautiful! Thank you!
Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag! And I couldn’t imagine anything more wonderful that seeing “The Letter” by Nag on the board tonight. Written with your usual magnificent flair and I’m looking forward to those Christmas holidays and the rest of this story!
NAG, so good to have you back posting for us. Missed the story and your wonderful writing. Happy that Tina and the girls are having a great time and bonding so well.Tina’s parents will become the grandparents for these girls once Bette and Tina marry and I hope that comes true for them. Great chapter. PPS
Your story was the first thing I saw at 5.30 am. If this wasn’t a nice way to wake up. I’m so happy to see you are back. Don’t let the gaps between posting grow that big again.Missed you. :)
YAY! Welcome back! Now pleeeeaaaaassssseeee don’t leave us for that long again! PPS.
Great chapter, I’m glad Em finally opened up to Tina.
welcome back, i really missed u. lovely tina/emma scenario.looking 4ward to the holidays; i hope u get to do some writing.thx for this.
It’s so wonderful to have you back!!! This delightful story just continues to melt my heart. I could picture the story unfolding so vividly…you truly have an incredible gift. I hope you find time to update If You Never too…
Dearest NAG, you are here! *doing our happy dance* You were greately missed! You wrote such a heartfelt update. We also cried with Emma and were moved by the sweet love that Tina is surrounded. She deserves the family that she has fought for. This small break before the main battle vs the Warrens was really needed. Thanks for this beautiful update. PPS Hugs & kisses on both your cheeks. Lucero & Marsha (Proud Salsa Aunties to the ever loving JC and Eunichick)
Gawd!!! I was getting so worried about you!!! Great to see you back writing, and hopefully healthy! You certainly picked up on something wonderful…camping out under the stars, around a fire…talking! It all certainly does for some reason give one an ability to open up…Thanks! Altho I’m frizzen my auss off right now, FloWo!
I hope whatever crud that keeps visiting you has finally played itself out. It is nice to see Emma opening up to Tina. In the long run it maybe Tina that she goes to when things get rough.
so glad you are back – great update.
WELCOME BACK, I hope all is well. I love how Emma openned up to Tina. I look forward to the day when they can call Tina’s paents their grandparents. PPS :o).
Oh Happy Day NAG is back!! Thank you!!
Wow,that is so weird! I thinking of this story only last night and wondering how I could find out what had happened to you – and here you are! Thanks for a lovely update.
Happy to see you back!!!! That was an amazing chapter!!! Thank you
Yaaaaaay! Nagster’s back. I’ve missed this story so much! Please don’t stay gone so long next time….
im so sorry for commenting so late but i had to tell you that i love reading your story its amazing and it brings back so many memories of my childhood thank you so much for sharing and im looking forward to reading more thanks again take care