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Back Home Again 10
At least there were some things about which Tina could still get her way.
As they were leaving, Tina took one more look around, expecting something, someone. Of course, Bette didn’t have to attend the reception. Bette was free to do as she wished. Gathering her things, Tina scooted the girls out the door, turned off the lights, and the three of them headed for the car.
The reception had already begun when they entered. It was not yet in full swing, still in the drinks and mingling time. Mandy was intercepted by her mother just after they entered, and, waving good-bye to Angie, took off with Paulette.
The room was reasonably full. Angie again went for shyness, standing in front of her mother and putting her arms up, wanting to be held.
Expecting as much, Tina complied. She nodded and smiled at a few people as she made her way through the crowd, looking for where they were seated. She was surprised, pleasantly, to find that she would be close to the front. There was even a youth chair set for Angelica. Stephanie, and not Marian, must have worked on the seating arrangements.
After depositing a sippy cup and a few other things at the table, Tina then went to wander and see who else she might catch up with.
One of the first people to meet her was John. “I have a surprise for you.”
“A surprise? What if I pass.”
“You don’t want to pass. It’s something you really want.”
“Really?”
He held out a drink. “Try this.”
“What is it?” Tina took a tentative sip, and was glad as the burning mixture went down her throat that she didn’t try to ingest more than that. “Orange juice and paint thinner?”
“It’s an experiment,” he admitted with a shrug.
She returned the glass to him. “Keep trying.”
While the glass was heading back towards Jack, Angie reached out for it. “Oh no, kiddo. You’re going to learn to drink the good stuff. C’mon, we’ll get you something.”
At the bar Tina ordered a Shirley Temple that she and Angelica could share. While Tina would have appreciated something a little stronger, carrying two drinks plus a child was not practical.
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(64 votes, average: 3.73 out of 5)
Gee, maybe it’s because I’ve not spent a lot of time around kids, but I found that backwash concept a little disturbing. I had to chuckle over Tina’s compliment to Trey for his intention of trying to score with Bette. Will the good times continue at the reception?
This chapter was fantastic. I enjoyed the banter between Tina & Trey over Bette. Ang was cute as usual.
Backwash isn’t bad when the backwash comes from your own child. Love that Trey took Bette to the party. That is not going to make Tina mom happy,but what will? Bette is so gutsy when it comes to Angie and Tina. Just hope that Tinas Mom acts as classie.as Bette and Tina are. thanks
Looks like the party has just begun and yet the pages flew by. Tina needs a real drink. Tina and Marian have avoiding having a confrontation, wonder how long that will last. Maybe Tina should cut in on Bette dancing with Trey. That’s a damn hot suit Bette is wearing. At some point, I think Tina’s resistance will wane…
I had a Shirley Temple once. I’ll stick to Coke and Mountain Dew if I can’t have alcohol.
Great update. Looking foreward to the next chapter.
nicely done as usual. looking forward to more and i too am expecting some kind of run in with the mother. a dance could be interesting but it doesn’t seem really clear what it is that Tina wants. at this point, Bette’s intentions seem much clearer than Tina’s…
Great to see this post. Washoping we would get one from you. Wonderful story and Tina dn Bette are being as gutsy as ever especially Bette. marian will probably fo into fits soon. Who cares? Seeing them as a family is great. PPS
Great chapter P.I still would like to see Tina stand up to her mother and proclaim her love to Bette. The banter between Trey and Tina over Bette was funny.
psued, Thanks for another great chapter…I am so glad they are sitting together and I do hope that Tina’s mother comes over…while she probably has nothing to say, I wouldn’t mind seeing Trey pretending that Bette was his date…even if it were a farce, it would be funny. thanks again for your time and effort to this story.
Next up, Mother Marian. I so want Tina to stand up to her in front of the gathering and give her a piece of her mind – although Tina may be too considerate to engage in such behavior. Looking forward to the conclusion of the reception and dare I suggest an evening back in Tina’s room with Bette — sorry Trey, she’s already taken!
Backwash, that is a good one. You can tell that Tina knows more about the backwash issue but also the drink itself was nasty. I enjoyed reading about Bette and Tina and Angie’s play wedding.
lets see what else the reception will bring…post soon
Hey Pseud, I did have a sneaky suspicion that Bette would turn up at the reception. I would love to see Tina really stand up to her mother and extended family by showing how much she is in love with Bette. I want Tina to realize and admit that Bette completes her and their family. Angelica was adorable as shyness enveloped her everytime new people were around. Her interaction and playing with Martin was sweet. Even if his parents didn’t know quite how to react to Bette being Angie’s other mother. I would love to see this family back together again. Perhaps Tina and Bette could go put Angie down and have a much needed conversation. Being it these foreign surrounding might give them the courage to sort themselves out and speak from their heart. Whatever you write I will be here ready to enjoy. Thank you so much for this morning delight. Your Loyal Fan.
well thanks for the update pseud. i think the world in general has lost its mind this week so its always great to get a little slice of wit, love, and general fun from your stories. just the tonic i needed. i hope you can post sooner rather than later.
The pages did go fast with such smooth writing, Conversations interesting and funny. and TiBette reconnecting again. Angie is adorable. PPS
Awesome as always….especially love the family interaction and Bette’s attempt to be close to her family. Thanks again for the post.
Nice steady simple progress. Human interaction. The dodge and parry of flirtation between two people who aren’t quite sure of where they stand with each other. Enjoyable as always. I’m already looking forward to the next half of the reception – whenever you have the time!
This chapter ended waaaayyy too soon. I love how B&T are getting along. Can’t wait for more.
I give tina lots of credit going back home like this most ppl won’t do it! Knew bette would find a way to make it to the reception. tina needs to relax and be open and honest about how she really feels with bette… as for mama kennard…and her close mindec click… tina needs to not get upset about her instead the best revenge is to show how succesful she is with bette. it is obvious she has stood up and her mom doesn’t care. so by being honest and having agreat time will only piss mama kennard off even more sounds great to me,lol….i think a kiss on the dance floor would do justice!! :)
great post, only just realized from your authors note that you post once a week. Man I wish it were like twice!!! I am looking forward to a lil smack or 2 from Tibette, but I relish in the angst at the same time!!!!
Hey if the backwash comes from one of your kids or your partner its okay. Gotta love Trey. Now I think Bette and Tina need to dance for themselves and to piss off Tina’s Mom.
tell trey to stand in line, were all trying to get into bettes pants!!! loved the pacing and the interacting with each other. this is just delightful. thx
Great chapter – yea what about a dance???? PPS
this had me laughing, smiling, & aw-ing (as in aw, how cute)……perfect, thx!
LOL! I am getting a kick out of Angie’s comment “she weddinged a boy”. I am so glad that Bette is at the reception with Tina. I hope there are more fun times ahead. :)
Pseud, you are sure shooting down I.C.’s theory that no one would watch Tibette without drama between them. We are all enjoying the simpler moments with them as a family. However, I think I would enjoy the drama of them tackling something together….like say Tina’s Mom?
nice that Bette turned up…Angie is so cute…personally I can’t stand backwash but it’s a kid thing…
THAT WAS AWESOME!