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An End Has a Start – Part 20
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Tina scanned her to-do list. Nearly all of her business for the day had been taken care of, but she still needed to set up the appointment for the pool to be drained. She clicked through several websites before finding a company that was asking the right price. She balanced her laptop on her thigh and picked up her Blackberry, punching out the number and making the arrangements. There. That was done.
She powered down her laptop and decided to see to dinner. She’d start it now, that way they could eat early. She and Angie had already eaten a light lunch, but knowing Bette, she’d neglected to eat anything while she was out. And Bette likely wouldn’t be up for more takeout… Pasta? Tina was rifling through the cupboards trying to decide what to make when her thoughts turned again to Bette, who had looked upset when she’d come back earlier. Tina supposed that she should have followed Bette upstairs and demanded to know what was up, but she had known Bette long enough to know when she needed a little space. She wasn’t above sending Angie upstairs to keep Bette company, though. Being in the vicinity of their daughter never failed to act as an antidote for whatever ailed Bette sooner or later. Sometimes putting Angie and Bette together did Bette more good than hashing out her issues with Tina, and Tina knew this well.
She decided on beef stew, and set about chopping and peeling her vegetables. The minutes slid by and Bette still hadn’t come down to talk. She’s probably playing with Angie. Tina wondered if she should go upstairs and check on Bette anyway. She had been suffering with a lot of guilt lately, and Tina needed to be there for her. She stopped peeling carrots and listened. She could hear Bette and Angie talking. No need to worry.
The phone rang and Tina hurriedly wiped off her hands on a towel and called upstairs, not wanting Bette to be interrupted from her Angie therapy. “I’ll get it!”
“Hello?” Tina said, trying not to sound too breathless.
“Tina, hi.” It was Helena.
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Beautifully written story.
Hey Omalley…I’ve been waiting for you. Yes I think that Tina has the right idea…get everyone together and talk about Jenny. The thing that they all need to remember is it is O.K. to remember the good and the bad about Jenny…it’s O.K. to like her and yet dislike some of the things she did. This is a really great story Omalley…I’m just waiting for your next post!
AWESOME!
I love “wise & practical” Tina. She just radiates a grounded sense and uses it to influence her love ones. I love your characterization of Tina. So glad to see you back today! Happy dance!
thank you omalley. this series is post-season 6 therapy for fans.
Great chapter. The very beautiful and loving Tina, always the peacemaker for the family and always knowing just what to do to help her beautiful Bette. Thanks for posting.
Great chapter. The very beautiful and loving Tina, always the peacemaker for the family and always knowing just what to do to help her beautiful Bette. Thanks for posting.
This is a really great story.
I just spent two days reading your wonderful story; so I’m all caught up now and waiting for your next post!
Dont wait too long to update ;)
Tina always seems to know how to bring the gang together. I do hope that the air of tension begins to rise a little bit in the next couple of days.
i continue to be amazed at the deftness of your writing, omalley. the last line with tina & the rosemary bringing us back to 1st season and her first meeting with jenny, full circle with her memories of kit and jenny from that earlier time – so well done. i love how you write momma T & i love her for her desire to pull everyone together. i hope they can pull together for the occasion. thank you, as always & please post soon
Tina acts as a superb wife. She’s suitable perfectly for Bette. And I love it that they collaborate so than a good team. I can’t wait for your next chapter!!
You posted :) Thank you. I’ve been looking out for this story. Great update. Thank you again.
Thanks for the update. I hope they can all make it to the Planet to talk things out.
I’m glad Tina gave Bette a little push to make up with Kit. And she’s right about their group of friends needing to get together and talk about Jenny, and everything else. toby’s right, it’s okay to remember the good and the bad both about Jenny. And maybe they’ll all come out of it supporting each other, like Tina hopes… Great chapter, omalley, thank you for posting.
Hello omalley, I am so happy to have you back posting more of your interesting and entertaining adventure.There has been such a big black cloud over all the gals since Jenny’s death that Tina is spot on with them needing to share their memories; good and bad about Jenny after her funeral.A good wake is there to celebrate the life of the person as well as to mourn their loss.Good to have Tina and Helena as peacemakers and in getting Bette and Kit to talk things through. These gals just get their heads on and battle. They get intrenched in their own points of view and ignore the common sense discussion.It was adorable how Tee using Angie to get Bette out of a mood. Cute children do work the best.Now I want to know how the funeral goes and what the aftermath is.Friendships like these are hard to come across and these gals need to work to keep their’s alive.I hope they do.Such throught provoking storytelling.Many thanks from Your Loyal Fan.