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    Congratulations are in order

    “We will be ready. Bette; thank you for taking care of everything and for taking care of Francesca and the baby. I’ve been worried because I’ve had to leave her alone so much lately. I would never forgive myself if something should happen. You just don’t know what a blessing this is for us. I just don’t have the words to express my gratitude.”

    “We are all blessed Marcus. We will take good care of Francesca and the baby. You do what you need to do to put on the best show possible. No worries and no guilt. OK?”

    “OK. Good night. Kit it’s so good to know our baby will not only have a wonderful mother, and grandmother but an Auntie as well.”

    “I’m happy that I could share this special moment with all of you. I can’t wait to meet my niece or nephew. He or she will certainly be loved and cared for. Thank you for including me sis.”

    “Thank you for being here for us Kit.”

    Bette and Kit grab a cab back to the loft. They pick up some food at the corner deli and spend the evening on the rooftop talking, catching up and planning for the new addition to their family. Bette is too wired to sleep and she’s on L.A. time anyway so she’s up for most of the night. She finally drifts off in the early morning hours but she’s up by 7 am. She starts coffee and prepares a light breakfast for herself and Kit. She sends an email to Peggy’s assistant Michael asking him to make arrangements to move Francesca things to Los Angeles and Marcus’ to the loft.

    ***

    David gets them all to the airport and they take the Peabody jet back to Los Angeles. They arrive two days before Valerie’s opening. James has taken over the entire showcase and Bette had only to do the final walk through. “Bette I can’t believe what an amazing job James did in designing the displays and placements. I’m in awe of how everything looks. I almost don’t recognize my own work.”

    “Val your work speaks for itself. We just did some framing and added a few lighting features to enhance the beauty that you created. You should be very proud. I promise you we will have a successful show. Lisa also managed to capture the essence of your work in her photography and the pictures of you that accompany the bio are amazing. I especially love that she took some in the natural setting of your studio. The streaming video on the website has already solicited some very positive comments. You are already a superstar and the show hasn’t even opened yet.”

    Comments

    1. I am sure you left out a couple of pages. ;-) Excellent chapter. I wonder if Tina will be upset that Bette didn’t tell her about her adoption plans? Eric seems awfully bossy especially if Tina and he have an “open” relationship. Tina seems kind of mousy/timid when it comes to Eric. Just my observation. Looking forward to more. Thanks for writing frequently and longer chapters as well.

      • azmama thank you for continuing to read and commenting on this story. Your observation about Tina and Eric’s “open” relationship is very astute. More will be revealed about Eric’s behavior in a future chapter.

    2. Good chapter I’m glad everyone but Tina heard the happy news. I on the other hand think Tina shouldn’t be upset as she chose to wait for Eric and one thing led to another on that issue. If Bette does tell Tina than she has to be supportive as the next 3 months bette’s mind will be on this baby. The feeling I’m getting this baby is coming early am I wrong? Francesca wasn’t feeling too great after the show? so am I reading into it too much?

      • Dee22 we’ll soon see Tina’s reaction when she finally hears the news. No worries about Francesca. She will take the baby to full term. Thanks for reading and commenting.

    3. Tina doesn’t seem too interested in Eric from a relationship standpoint as it looks more like an arrangement than anything else but she lets him kind of dictate things to much for them not being serious..And since she missed Bette’s announcement about the baby I hope she is supportive in Bettes decision when she does find out

      • Pie_Fair like azmama you too have hit the nail on the head regarding Tina and Eric’s relationship. More will be revealed about their intimacy. Stay tuned for Tina’s reaction to the news when she finally hears it. Thanks for reading and commenting.

    4. Bette pity not to have the opportunity to talk about Tina
      adoption, however, I know she will give support to Bette.
      This story is excellent.
      Great chapter.

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