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    Ashes, ashes… Chapter 16

    Story written on December 22, 2005 by fanficchick.
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    “Off the map is more like it.  If you need a break, Bette, take a break.  But don’t run away.  And don’t flush your brilliant and burgeoning career down the toilet.”

     

    “Such that it is,” Bette snorted.

     

    “Nonsense.  You could open your own gallery in this city and be turning a profit in less than a year.  You’ve already done it.  You could do it again.”

     

    Bette shook her head and looked up into Peggy’s eyes.  “No.  Not now.  I don’t  I don’t want to be here anymore.  I need to be away.  From this city.  From the memories.”

     

    “Memories aren’t confined by geographic boundaries, Dear,” Peggy said gently. 

     

    Bette shrugged and took a swallow of wine, not speaking.  Finally, Peggy broke the silence.

     

    “Did I ever tell you about my husband Malcolm?”

     

    “Husband?” Bette asked, raising her eyebrows.

     

    “Oh, I was much more conventional, once upon a time,” Peggy said lightly, running her finger along the rim of her glass.

     

    “I can’t even imagine it,” Bette said, leaning back in the chair.

     

    “Malcolm and I met in Paris.  We were students, both mad about art, and we stumbled into each other, quite literally, at the Louvre.  I was in love with him before I knew his name,” Peggy said, her eyes bright and her voice dreamy.

     

    “Very romantic.”

     

    “It was.  We were married in less than a year.  I got pregnant with Helena on our honeymoon,” Peggy smiled conspiratorially.

     

    “So I take it you did more than tour the world’s art galleries together,” Betty said wryly.

     

    “We did that, too.  It was the happiest time of my entire life.  Unfortunately, the bliss was far too fleeting,” Peggy said, her smile fading. 

     

    “How so?”

     

    “My darling Malcolm was a daredevil.  He was always off sky diving or mountain climbing or some such thing.  His passion was speedboats.  And one afternoon he got a bit careless behind the wheel of his prize craft.  And suddenly he was gone,” Peggy said, finishing the last of her drink.

     

    “Oh God,” Bette said softly.

     

    “Helena was nine.  Her father’s princess.  She wascompletely inconsolable.  And I  Well.  I didn’t care if I lived or died.  I was incapable of taking care of myself, let alone a grieving child.  So I sent her away.”

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    1. i love peggy, she’s so right…bette, please stay and deal with the pain here and do it for tina and yourself…i think B&T really need each other right now even though they both are denying it…good for peggy

    5. Soo glad that Peggy paid Bette a visit. Peabodys to the rescue! Veronica’s seeing a lot of action!! Is that a conflict of interest to counsel both Bette and Tina? *Scratches head*

    7. Good ole Peggy! She’s definitely not one to beat around the bush. It’s about time someone had the guts to tell Bette what she needed to hear. Can’t wait to see how all of this unfolds!

    8. Your story is like a nice soft bed (with flannel sheets) at the end of a long day. Your portrayal of each character is brilliant. I could hear Holland Taylor talking to Bette. Please cancel your holiday plans and write write write.

    15. Everyone should have a Peggy Peabody in their lives. A straight talking, straight shootin’ type of gal who can cut through all the BS and set a clear pathway. Sometimes one needs someone who can see the trees through the forest. Love your writing.

    18. Since Helena gave Peggy the nudge – I think we need to be thanking Helena if there is a reconciliation. To make Helena the generous and kind one a stroke of genius. but can Tina forgive Bette I wonder?

    25. We haven’t seen a lot of Bette’s side of the story and I like this little chapter. It was nice. Really, really nice. I’ve always liked Peggy and I think I’m going to like Veronica Blyton as well. Kudos to Peggy for cutting through Bette’s denial and pointing to the way to recovery. I’m just wondering if Veronica Blyton was Helena’s idea or whether it was really from Peggy. Thank you, FFC. Merry X’mas to you and yours.

    26. Go Peggy Peabody! I love this old dame about at much as I love B & T together. She may be a bit excentric, but she’s got a good heart and a wise outlook on life – she has too, she’s made a good life for herself.Please post again soon. Happy Holidays

    27. don’t let bette leave let her do what peggy wants–don’t let helena win tina–girls need each other now more than ever-don;t let them be bullheaded they can only get better with each other

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