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    When Hope Is Lost,

    Story written on January 3, 2013 by bumsue.
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    Chapter 8

    At the six-month mark of Bette living in New York, a big show was scheduled at the gallery featuring four new artists that she had discovered. Allyn allowed her and James take the lead in this show. She had other plans for the evening as she was going to bring her wife and introduce her to her new employees. It had been long enough holding onto this surprise and she couldn’t wait any longer.

     

    The show was being held on a Saturday afternoon at two so that Ozzie and Stella could attend. He was excited because he’d get to wear his new tuxedo as his mom was wearing her men’s tailored black tux with a white men’s tailored shirt. She was wearing a purple cummerbund and Ozzie was wearing a cobalt blue one with a bowtie that almost matched his eyes.

     

    He was so excited he could barely contain his excitement. Bette just laughed at his antics watching him get ready for the big afternoon. She assisted him with his shoes, socks and bowtie. He looked at her when she was dressed and beamed and then shared his thoughts on her beauty. After that, they shared a long hug.

     

    He was beyond thrilled when the car pulled up to pick them up and drive them over to the gallery. James had already been picked up and was waiting for them to enter the car. He loved Ozzie as well and they often teased each other back and forth.

     

    “Afternoon, James! You look so good in you tux.”

     

    “Well, good afternoon to you, too Little Man. Wow! You clean up quite nicely. Hi, Bette, you look gorgeous!”

     

    “Thanks James. I hope this goes well. We’ve both worked so hard.”

     

    “Mom, no worries. It be fine.”

     

    “Thanks for the vote of confidence, Sweetie. Allyn was pleased as we walked through the exhibit last night so, now we just have the public’s opinion to deal with.”

     

    “Mom?”

     

    “Yes, Ozzie?”

     

    “I love you!” He said to her to defuse her anxiety. The smile on his face beamed at her. James noticed the strong resemblance between the two of them, especially with their smiles. It was kind of uncanny.

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    1. I’m loving how Bette’s journey of self-growth, love, and miracles are shaping her life and Ozzie is just amazing. Everyone should have an Ozzie to put things right. The whole thing with Allyn knowing Bette was Maxine’s daughter and not revealing it to her wife seems really bizarre and makes me question their relationship but it seems that both Bette and Maxine were in a place where they could reconnect regardless of the circumstances. Looking forward to more soon since you’ve spoiled us with double chapters.

    2. Another great 2 updates Sue.I love that James is back in Bettes life.I had a thang for him in The LWord there is something about Preston Cooke,But hey back to your story.Pleased that Bettes Mum has appeared and that Bette has been so receptive of her (Allyn must have had great confidence in the meet-up going ok).Still loving Ozzie.What a great kid.Now looking forward to Tina coming into the picture and into Bettes life again.You have a great way with words.Can’t wait for your next update.No hurry :)

    4. Enjoyed both posts..but have so many thoughts going around and around in my head!! Can’t believe Allyn waited to have both women meet in this very public place! Can’t believe that Maxine didn’t inquire about

    5. Fingers got excited and I posted too soon…Can’t believe that Maxine didn’t inquire about Allyn’s new hire at the gallery and recognize the Porter name! And, now how is this going to play out during the “rest of the story!” PPS!!

    6. Ok so I’m loving the story, but what about Tina, I know she was hormonal, but is Bette even thinking about her….I guess I have to just wait, but I am loving the story and I just love little Ozzie

    7. This seems more of a Bette story and that’s cool, but I’m more interested in Tina. What about her character? What has she learned from all of this? Will she be able to grow or is the experience of having lost a love the only thing she will get? Where is Tina? Thanks for the awesome update.

    8. Six months. *Six months* that Allyn has known who Bette is, and she’s decided to spring this reunion on her wife, and Bette, in the middle of an opening. That’s… wow. There’s so much to say, but I’m just going to have to wait and to see if Allyn ever redeems herself. In the meantime, I hope Peggy keeps her word and lets Tina know that Bette has indeed kind of crossed her path. (But then again, if it’s not in Allyn’s timeline…) Argh. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to post two chapters. Cheers

    10. Happy that Bette has James working with her again. Having him around gives her the stability she has had in the past with him. I have a million and one questions but I will wait for you to let us see things as they unfold. You have no idea what an impatient person I am. I’ve tried to control it in my old age and it’s getting there slowly. Love this story so I will wait.

    15. Thanks for the double updates. Now that Bette has stabilized her life, it is time that she learns that she is going to be a mother to a new born. Wow, that will be some family when it all comes together!

    18. Something I meant to mention in my earlier comment was that when the hair stood on Bette’s neck, I thought she would see Tina when she turned. I knew she would see her mother but I thought the hair turning was about Tina. Surely Tina should have seen the trades or newspaper or tv by now since they’ve had the opening. I hope she has and just shows up without any previous contact. Maybe she could contact Peggy rather than Allyn. Now is the time for them to make contact and start the forgiveness process. Can hardly wait. Thanks.

    19. oh this is just amazing im dying to read the conversation between Bette and her mother, and im soooooo ready for Tina to enter their lives and then the family will be complete

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