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    New York Minute – chapter 76

    NEW YORK MINUTE

    CHAPTER 76

     

    Bette was watching James as he moved a sculpture round a few inches

    – he looked across at her

    “What do you think ?”

    “Come and see for yourself “

    James walked across to Bette and stood beside her “ The lighting isn’t right “

    “You are right

    – what do you think we should do ?”

    James rubbed the stubble on his chin and thought about the question. He was much more involved with the gallery and the antiques side of the business than he had ever been when he had worked with Bette in LA. While it was nice that she

    valued his opinion — she did expect him to have the answers when she didn’t – so he was using his brain more.

    “I think the background is wrong “ he said

    Bette considered his reply and nodded “You are right

    – we need something less plain”

    “Black ?”

    “Too much

    – too severe “

    “Grey ?”

    “Depends on the grey “

    James nodded “You know that you and I have conversations that no one else would understand”

    “Yes – I think its working with you for so long “

    “Old married couple syndrome “

    “That is a truly scaring thought James”

    “Isn’t it just “

    Just then the door of the gallery was pulled open and Angie came racing in

    “Mommy

    – Uncle James “

    “Hello sweetheart “ Bette grinned at Angie who was wearing her grey skirt and white school shirt

    – she looked adorable. Angie ran over to James who lifted her up and swung her round.

    She laughed and kissed him

    “Ugh James

    – you are all hairy “

    “Its stubble sweetheart “

    Angie looked at his face and rubbed the stubble and laughed “It feels funny”

    As Bette was laughing at Angie and James she saw Tina come in. Tina gave her a beaming smile

    – Bette raised her eyebrows, obviously Tina’s lunch with Peggy had gone on for a while.

    Tina walked across to Bette and kissed her passionately on the lips

    , Tina was slightly drunk.

    “Hello my beloved “

    “Hello there “ Bette replied moving back a little

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    Comments

    1. Wonderful chapter, AllyE. Hopefully Tina will take Bette’s advice and only worry about how she feels about seeing her parents again. Also hope this business deal with Peggy works out well and not to the detrement of Tina. I can’t believe that Peggy is wanting to teach helena a lesson and involve Tina in it. Although that is what she told Tina I don’t think she meant it quite like that, maybe I’m wrong. That is so unlike Peggy that she would resort to oneupsmanship. After that last paragraph, I was waiting and looking for the next paragraph. Kinda left us hanging a bit. Thanks.

    2. I just love the way you write…so easy…so real…so down to earth…yes, there’s drama – but not the wacky sort we see soooo often. I’m gonna chalk it up to intellect! …and the proper use of grammar ! An AWESOME combination! Please, very please may I ask for something for tomorrow morning? A little LWing maybe…? It would really make my day, as I have to work later through the day – I’d really enjoy a nice start – that is if you have anything ready, of course. ;)

    3. I´m getting repetitive here, but you really are an amazing writer, no two ways about it. Your insightfulness and knowledge of human characteristics and behavioral patterns is just awesome.

    4. I am so loving this story. Either way Tina will get the closure she needs, if they go or stay in her life. Angie was just to cutest and funniest little angel when she was talking about James beard and if Bette ever felt it. Love T&B, and I can see Bette’s slight concern over Tina working for Peggy, but I believe it is with good intentions.

    5. Hello Ally :-) thanks for this update! It’s so cute to read about Angie and James interaction. And your Bette is such a perfect partner ;-) looks like the lucky stars is shining upon Tina and it’s so good to know that in the end it will be good for Bette and angie too :-)

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