Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of PG-13. Age verification is required to proceed.
Crossroads- Epilogue
Login to add story to favorites
(16 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this post.
Loading ...
Bette sensed the transition in Lara’s mood. She reached out and pulled the woman close to her. Tears glistened in her own eyes as she whispered. “I know. I miss them too.” They stood motionless as a sea of women and men parted and flowed around them. Not surprisingly, there were many such islands of clustered women, exchanging remembrances of lost friends and lovers. The atmosphere was bittersweet and the air was filled with a charged energy that always seemed unique to this event.
“Oh my god, did you stop by the Nestle booth? They’ve got free Crunch bars in pink wrappers. I got fifteen.” A familiar voice lifted the mood. With a hiccoughing laugh, Lara brushed her eyes and turned to smile at Meg. Her sister stood, holding out one of the bars. She was six months along with her first child, and her husband, Brian couldn’t seem to take his eyes off her. Lara agreed with him that pregnancy was particularly attractive on her sister. Meg was constantly glowing…and chewing. She swallowed and continued with a grin. “This parasite growing in me just will NOT get full.” She unwrapped the new chocolate bar. “Thank God it has discriminating tastes though.”
Brian chided her gently, “Honey, stop calling her an it. She’ll be born with a complex.”
Meg snorted and poked Bette’s arm. “Look at my accountant husband pretending to be the psychologist of the family.” Directing her gaze at Brian she continued. “It’s okay sweetie. If ‘it’ has a complex I’ll get ‘it’ sorted out in therapy sessions. ‘It’ will get a family discount.”
“Mom, look at my scarf!” Angelica’s voice interrupted the good natured bickering. Everyone turned to admire the pink scarf draped dramatically around the nine year old’s neck.
“Absolutely lovely! When we get home, maybe we can take a picture of you wearing it, and you can try your hand at a self-portrait?” Bette was eagerly fostering Angelica’s newfound passion for sketching.
The young girl nodded seriously. “I have some pastel chalks I’d like to use. Will you help me?”
Bette nodded. She looked over Angelica’s head, searching the crowd. “Sure thing, pumpkin, where’s——?”
“Looking for me?” Tina tapped Bette’s shoulder from behind.
With a big grin Bette spun around and gave her a light kiss. “Always.”
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
okay, at first, i thought lara was getting a little sum sum! but alas…she was just jogging! oh well! her and alice still ahve to “Catch up” as you put it. lol, kinda sad about carmen though…it was nice that her and shane atleast built a friendship again, although…i dont think i could be ‘just friends’ with either of them! power to em tho! great update, it was amazing to here from you again! its been too long.
oops looks my comments didn’t pop up the first time. PURE GOLD! (one last pun, LOL). Such a sexcellent piece of fanfic, Goldrun, you should be proud. Sigh, alas, things in Crossroads-Land have winded down…I can’t wait to start reading your next one whenever you can start it. For a second there I thought Alice might be the other name Lara was running the race for the cure for, but then having a Lace family at the end? Aw, SUCH a nice touch. It just implies that everyone is healthy again, accompanying each other on their mutual journey. And Dana lives indeed. Also enjoyed how you showed us how everyone else was doing with life’s happenings–well done. Maybe I will end up writing something myself after all (although you and Blue are a tough act to follow…btw I’m glad that gauntlet is down, heeehee!). Thanks again for a truly memorable fanfic with all the highs and lows and touching developments. Good onya and catch you next time!
Bittersweet… but mostly sweet. It’s a graceul ending to a fine story. Thank you, and I can’t wait for you to post again. Cheers
Wow, that was such a sweet ending for an absolutely stellar story, Gold – though you did have me very worried at the beginning with all the huffing and puffing between Lara and Bette, and then with the unidentified second name on Lara’s sign (poor Carmen, though!). I really liked your codas for each of the gang’s stories, and I loved the idea of Lace having their own little baby (and naming her Dana was just a perfect choice). I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed reading this story the whole way through. Your consistent development of the characters and their relationships, mixed with the countless great moments of humour and poignancy, made this one of my all-time favs. I’m already excited to read your next foray into ficdom – gauntlet accepted! :)
This ending is …. realistic. =) sthwat. Im so excited abt ur new lace story…. thou i know u wont update anytime soon… but i will b here …waitin’ =)
I love this story as I always do can’t wait to see what you do next so please post soon great update
Gold, what a sweet ending. I’ve often thought that Alice would name her daughter Dana, so I absolutely loved seeing that. Sad to have lost Carmen, but this epilogue was tremendously satisfying…thanks for the update. I’m looking forward to your next story!
Awesome, shame it had to end cause it was a great story. Problem little toe eh? You should see a foot dr about that……. ;-) Cant wait for the next story xx
I had the same worries as Bluemini. But Bette and Lara..naah, never. ;) But I really did think Alice might be the one who didn’t survive breast cancer. Seriously, once you get adepted to last.fm you will be hooked. ;)My newest discovery (which last.fm recommended me based on my musical taste) is Missy Higgins.
i´ll be there! december sounds great ;-)love the end of your storry. they are all so sweet and i will miss them very much. so i hope you will continue some day…like allway i´m very late, but i was in denmark…cu soon, big hug, naren