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Chandelier – 39
"She will."
"And there’s my cold shower." Tina told Bette, pushing on her shoulders." Okay, get up."
"No," Bette groaned, refusing to let Tina go.
"Bette," Tina told her sharply, which earned her a sigh.
"I’ll go," Bette told her, finally pulling back. "But that daughter of yours needs to be taught a thing or two about timing."
Tina grinned as she watched Bette put on a robe. "What are you talking about? Her comic timing’s impeccable."
Bette paused, considering that, and smiled at the blonde. "That’s true."
Angelica’s cry interrupted again.
"Yes, geez, I’m coming," Bette muttered, pushing open the French doors that led to Angelica’s room.
In her crib, Angelica was standing up against the railing, crying her heart out, but as soon as she saw Bette, stopped as if a switch had been flipped. She smiled at Bette. "Mama."
Bette glanced over her shoulder at Tina. "Manipulative. Yours."
"Gets what she wants. Yours." Tina returned.
Bette turned back to Angelica, picking her up and placing her on the prepared changing area on the bed in Angelica’s room. "Oh, you’re just a mini-Tina, aren’t you?"
"Mama," Angelica agreed, turning to begin her crawl.
"Hey, stop," Bette reprimanded, pinning Angelica to the bed with her left hand while the other picked up a new diaper. Angelica struggled, causing Bette to say her next statement: "You stop and behave or you’re gonna find out how good Mama B is when it comes to pinning girls down on a bed."
Angelica looked at her.
"Yeah, and your mommy’s a very good student," Bette continued, expertly changing the diaper, and tossing the old one in the diaper bin. "And you, baby, officially win our cold shower award."
"Bee," Angelica grinned, as Bette picked her up to test if the diaper stayed in place.
Bette looked at her daughter. "Okay? All changed. Now go back to sleep."
Angelica pouted. "Mama."
Bette held her gaze, in a Porter battle of wills.
Angelica repeated, louder: "Mama."
"Oh, fine." As if she could ever say no to that face. Bette stood up, and carried Angelica to Tina’s room.
"Mama!" Angelica exclaimed, upon seeing Tina, who had put on an old sweatshirt and was now watching some old movie on the TV set.
Bette placed Angelica on the bed, and the child eagerly crawled up to sit beside her mother. Almost immediately, Angelica launched into an animated discussion on something. Then she turned, saw the TV, and like her mother paid attention to that source of entertainment.
Bette sat down on the edge of the bed, and and glanced at where Tina and Angelica were watching some Woody Allen/Diane Keaton film, she supposed for the millionth time, with Tina idly running her fingers over her daughter’s curly locks.
Bette smiled, and couldn’t help the small chuckle that escaped her lips.
Both Tina and Angelica glanced up at her.
"What?" Tina inquired.
"Am I the only one who isn’t a movie buff in this family?" Bette asked.
"Then I guess you better learn," Tina suggested, as she pulled Angelica closer to her.
Bette sighed dramatically, and lay down on the bed, with Angelica between her and Tina. "So what’re we watching?"
"Annie Hall."
"May I suggest something more kid-friendly, like –"
"You say Catch That Kid and I swear I am never letting Angelica watch a movie under your watch again." Tina threatened flatly, her gaze on Angelica, who giggled at the screen.
Bette paused.
Tina grinned. "Just teach her about art, honey, and leave the pop culture to me."
Bette grinned back. "I can do that."
"Now, watch the movie." Tina commanded.
Bette glanced at her.
Angelica turned to her, as if to check if her Mama B was paying as much attention to the TV as her other mother was.
Bette sighed, leaning back against the pillows. "I’d just like to go on record saying this isn’t how I want to start my Saturday morning."
Tina grinned at her. "If Angel falls asleep, I’ll make it up to you."
Bette looked at her. "I like your offer."
"Good. Now watch the movie."
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tiff…that was hilarious. Just want to say that my kid has made me watch “Catch That Kid” multiple times..and I just don’t mind because I get to see JB.
You are an amazingly talented writer, great chapter
Now that is a true family. Even though a lot still has to be worked out those few steps that they have taken is exciting to see. Baby Angelica has brought this family back together with only her smile and what few words that she can say. I have always enjoyed this story and only wish that IC had asked you how to put Bette and Tina back together. For the record, I love Catch That Kid (but I also like Disney movies).
i can’t stop to said it: this story is so good! and you write it in a marvellous way!
As Shane is apt to say, “so fu*king cute.” They are a sweet family. Thanks for this story.
another excellent chapter with such great witty dialogue! =)
Great chapter. They are so cute and sweet family and love them. Yeah Catch That Kid is good movie and especially JB in it and she so beautiful love her. Ok post soon please, thanks!
too fvcking cute. Great chapter TD!
i love it! the dialogue is so funny. bette is so cute when she’s pouting.
“…I wish I knew how to respond to comments individually, but I don’t…” Tiff, you’ve discovered the perfect reply – another chapter! If I’m ever given the choice between an individual reply and another chapter I know which I’ll pick, every time. :)
What a lovely morning! What a lovely family!
well i do hope angel fell asleep cuz i’m right off woody allen, fun dialogue…more soon please..
“She’s like the world’s best cold shower.”LOL! I have no idea how you come up with this stuff. It’s not blatant, explosive humor at all. It’s just naturally funny as hell.
cold shower award LOL…angelica is the best daughter anyone can have…btw, catch that kid is a good movie, especially because JB’s in it LOL…well, this is how i want to start my friday morning before work: reading another chapter of your wonderful story
YAY! Love it! Bette’s so cute… and I love how Angel can already wrap B around her little fingers. :)
Super chapter. But how long is the honeymoon going to last. and where are they going to live. I’m glad that somethings, like the sheets, have begun the migration to Tina’s.
juz sooooo cute~
Tiff….so good. You’re the master of dialogue. Funny. Sarcastic. Petulant. Delicious. Clever. Sexy. Wonderful.In person, you must be really clever and quick-witted.How fun!
fabulous as usual. isn’t it time you picked up on my story now?
Tiff..always a guranteed excellent fic from you as usual. Loved it. B&T with Angelica is soo cute. Lovely fic.
Hey TD, Wonderful and entertaining for a Friday afternoon. I just adore the simple way that you bring out the best and playful sides of all your characters. The images play through my head like a episode and capture a slice of real life. Bravo. Chuckling at Bette’s lack of movie knowledge and her lack of discipline in regulating her child. How adorable was the scene of Angelica crawling up the bed to be with Mama Tee. Awesome. Thank you for this dee-lite. Your Loyal Fan.
Great as always!!!! Thank You
At least Angie keeps the water bill down. Best cold shouer in the world is a baby crying. thanks
At your suggestion, I read two Cramit stories. OMFG. Erotic doesn’t even begin to describe her writing. It left me breathless. The remarks and comments are so funny and not to be believed. Has she been posting recently? If this was B & T on TLW, they would have a huge viewing audience. Next up Giasony.
tiffy always a pleasure
This is an awsome story. Thanks.
Love how comfortable this family is together. Oh…and I so wish Giasony and cramit would come back!
this chapter – wonderful fun- you write humorous dialogue so well. I loved Alice getting nailed with ‘suck’ last chapter.
A charmer — just like Baby A.