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An End Has a Start – Part 21
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Bette parked the car and looked over at Tina. “Here we are.”
“Are you ready?” Tina reached for Bette’s hand and gave it a squeeze.
“I guess. As long as Max doesn’t start giving me dirty looks and popping off at the mouth.”
Tina laughed. “Oh, I think he hates me more than you right now. In fact, he always has.”
“He shouldn’t – you’re the only one that doesn’t talk about him behind his back.”
“Only because I think he’s a bore.”
Bette and Tina giggled together, not with malice but mostly out of nerves. Max hadn’t exactly been cordial to them lately. A little private ribbing was in order.
“Not really, though,” Tina amended. “Underneath all those dull, computer nerd layers, Max is a sweetheart. And a good friend.”
Bette gave her a look. “Save it, T.”
“No, he is! He’s loyal. Anyway, this is the reason why we’re here tonight. To talk to Max and everyone else. To be together, and there for each other, the way we used to.”
“When was Max ever there for either of us?”
It was Tina’s turn to give Bette a silencing look.
“It’s true,” Bette contended. “His link to our circle was, well… Jenny. Even though they didn’t seem to get along anymore and hadn’t been close in ages, Jenny was the one that brought Max into our world. Maybe he’s feeling lost now that she’s gone.”
“And then there’s the whole pregnancy thing. Tom is such a jackass. You know, Max never would have met that bastard if not for you bringing Jodi into our ‘world,’ as you call it. Ever think that maybe being knocked up by your ex’s interpreter might have something to do with why Max isn’t your biggest fan?” Tina was only half-teasing.
“Oh, stop.” Bette pulled the keys out of the ignition and dropped them into her bag. “Are we going in or not?”
“Here goes nothing.” Tina climbed out of the car and linked arms with Bette as they walked down the street to The Planet.
“I hope you were right to organize this, T.” They were going to meet their friends for a night of remembrance of Jenny, the night before her funeral. Tina had wanted to see her and Bette’s friends all together in one place. There was also the unspoken, yet implied goal of airing out any issues before they gathered to lay Jenny to rest. It wouldn’t do to have a lot of unnecessary tension at the funeral. Tina would rather give everyone a chance to have it out with her – if necessary – than have a lot of awkwardness tomorrow.
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Hey omalley, Great to have you back and already putting the cat amongst the pigeons. Tina was really taking aback by the gang’s expectations. I think the move to NYC is something that she and Bette need. A fresh start in a different place.I will be waiting and watching for your speedy continuation of this brilliant adventure.More please and many thanks from Your Loyal Fan.
Hi. Glad you are back with this story. I think Tina & Bette need to go to New York for a fresh start away from all their friends. Please don’t let Bette leave Tina hanging out there on her own. PPS
i always thought they should stay in LA… unless of course they move near me in NY…lol… nice little cliffy you through in there… wonder what they will do… maybe they should take max in and then they would fall in love with the baby and max gives them the baby to raise… hmmmmmmm… i like that… what do you think…pps
I would not mind them staying but the both need a better job than what they have now. Tina needs to move onto something much better than aaron and the studio.
I certainly didn’t expect that! Great chapter. I think (hope) Bette pipes up that the move to NY will be good for both of them – a fresh start. Love all your work OM.
Hey, glad to see you back, omalley! =)I wonder if Bette will come to Tina’s rescue? After the tragedy that happened in their backyard, will the Kennard-Porters be able to live happily and peacefully in that house? I don’t think so. I’m curious though if Bette has changed her mind about moving to New York and what she is going to say about Jenny, if she’s going to say anything about her at all. Looking forward to your next post and your other stories in the pipeline, omalley. Thanks a lot! =)
Glad you are back.Great story.
That was a turn that I hadn’t expected. Max living with the Porter-Kennards??? The ambush about staying in LA? Is this a big cliffie? Is Bette about to confess that she killed Jenny? Coz, she did. I know. I saw it. OK, maybe I didn’t see it. [abrupt change in subject] I am excited bouncing in my seat at the thought of new postings from you. You just have to follow through. You have to. I will be crushed if you don’t. I’m gonna be like Tina when she grabbed the marker to write “Candace” on The Chart. Besides, you don’t want to get a rep as a c[hapter] teaser.
Didn’t expect that turn of events. It’s a toss-up, 50% says they should go and 50% says they should say because Bette doesn’t really want to go but, can they continue to live in that house. Before the accident was solved, I would have said go as fast as you can to NYC and leave LA behind with all its miseries. Now that Jenny is gone and Kelley has left them alone I’d say they should stay put. However, they do need a fresh start or a frest start without all the meddling of their friends into their relationship. If they could achieve that then they could stay and start anew. Just my thoughts. Thanks for posting.
I guess the sentiment of the night is getting to Bette, cos she just put Tina on the spot. Is she going to come to Tina’s rescue? And is Bette going to regret that offer to let Max stay? I’m glad you’re back posting. More, please! thanks :)
Hey, welcome back! :o) I missed this story very much! Thank you!
What a wonderful thing to see an update on this story. I have so missed it. Love it. Thank you.
Ah…a twisted-pretzel-cliffhanger…well done OMalley! You have to post soon…withdrawal for this cliffie starts in about 24 hours….please save the addicts of your stories!!!!!