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    Chapter 2 – THE PLAN

    Backstory on the Peabody’s’

    Years ago, Bette had met the extremely wealthy businesswoman and philanthropist Peggy Peabody when Bette was Director of the CAC in LA.

    At that time, Bette was attempting to secure the right to display the Provocations Art Exhibit that Peggy controlled.  Although Bette wasn’t initially successful with her first request to procure the exhibit, Peggy was instantly impressed with Bette’s knowledge of the art world and her determination to succeed. They clicked intellectually. Peggy came to regard Bette as a successful businesswoman in her own right and took her under her wing for career guidance. Peggy had intervened with the board of the CAC when they first tried to remove Bette from her directorship. Later, Peggy assisted and mentored Bette in her career when needed; often offering advice and suggestions.

    Gradually, they developed a deep personal bond as well. Eventually, Tina and then Angelica were included into Peggy’s adopted family along with Bette. Unfortunately, that made for a very awkward situation for Bette in regard to Peggy’s family.

    Peggy’s daughter, Helena, disliked Bette from the very start. Back then, Helena was resentful towards Bette for her close relationship with her mother, which Helena did not share.  Peggy and Helena had always had a tenuous relationship with Helena frequently rebelling against her mother’s wishes and advice. Jealousy and bitterness towards Bette were prevalent at that time from Helena.

    After Bette and Tina separated when Tina discovered that Bette had cheated on her with the carpenter, Helena and Tina had a brief romantic relationship. Tina had become pregnant with Angie through artificial insemination but didn’t disclose that to Bette immediately. Bette eventually found that fact out from Helena. The affair between Tina and Helena ended when Tina realized that she still loved Bette and wanted another chance with her.  At that time, Tina had wanted her family back.

    Eventually, after Helena had a few scandalous challenges of her own – being disinherited by Peggy and deprived of access to the Peabody fortune and then went to jail for theft of funds from her then lover, Helena was faced with a life decision.  So, after being released from prison through her mother’s influence, she accepted her mistakes and changed her behavior towards others. Helena had been humbled and she learned to appreciate the people in her life.

    Comments

    1. Great – Tina in charge! I like alpha Tina!

      But i see a huge problem in Bette’s campaign – i see all forgot that in LA lives not only members of LGBT community. I really don’t understand what Bette can suggest for majority of voters – white middle class straight people. Or latina – where agenda about immigration for them for example? Shelters, fight for LGBT – it’s not their agenda. What gay candidate can suggest for them? She wants be mayor of LA? – traffic problems, immigration problems, not enough cops in the street – this is common problems for big cities.

      • Hello Zhenya,

        Thanks for the insight & comments.

        My intention was not to remake the storyline of Bette running for mayor. As we have read, that storyline was Jennifer’s response to the election of 2016 & the unfavorable policies & views of the USA’s current administration.

        The references to Bette’s campaign focus is setting up 2 events that will happenin later chapters.

        Yes, the Tina in my story has a much stronger role & a bigger voice than in the OG series. She is an equal partner to Bette.

        Hope you enjoy the upcoming chapters!!!!

      • Hi Angel,

        Thanks so much for your comment.

        Hope you get some R&R soon!!

        Carrier – thought that storyline was just so ridiculous. They really thought we would buy that Tina divorced Bette – claiming she needed space & to find herself & then get into another quick relationship???? Poor writing on the part of the Gen Q writers.

        So, I will do my best to bring us a very different view.

        Be safe!!!!

        Thanks

    2. A fantastic story! And Tina is a great help for Bette, Dani better listen and learn from her.

      They briefly touched why they are divorced and how they feel.

      And Tina’s full name Tina Porter Kennard, is that a hint?

      I really love your story!

      Thank you and i hope you are able to update soon!

      Stay save and healthy ????

      • Hi Bibi,

        Thanks so much for the your interest in this story.

        Yes, I felt Tina needed a bigger voice & what better way than to help Bette.

        Yes, there is some foreshadowing going on!!!! Remember, this is a Tibette story!!!

        More to come in later chapters about their lives in NYC & the many reasons for their divorce. Like in all their past breakups & reconnecting, it takes 2 for it to happen.

        Hoping to update weekly if not sooner.

        Thanks again, enjoy & keep safe!!!

      • Thanks so much.

        I have always considered Tina(LH) to be a much stronger character than IC portrayed in OG & now in Gen Q.

        She would have to be to be in a long term relationship with a strong willed person such as Bette.

        Enjoy more to come

    3. Really liked your description of Kit. I’d forgotten how explicitly feminist she was about business. That’s something I will make a note of for my own stories going forward. ;-)

      Your Tina / Dani dynamic has me intrigued, too. And yes, Carrie gave us all a headache! Nice job to just dispose of her, haha

      Am enjoying and looking forward to more x

      • Hey Largo,

        Sorry I missed this comment you left.

        If only the sins of GQ were that easy to dispensing of Carrie – she doesn’t exist!!!!!!!!!

        I have always been a fan of Pam Grier way back to the 1970’s when she was mean Jackie Brown!!!!

        She’ll only be able to live on in this story through flashbacks unfortunately. She does pop up a few more times I this story – so enjoy.

        Didn’t want Dani to be a potential love interest to Bette so I had to find a way to smooth her rough edges & she can learn a lot from Tibette. They are both great at mentoring others.

        Take care & see you on the pages!!!

        Collins

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