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“And you think I’m enjoying your half-articulated sentences? Honestly, dear girls, not everyone can read your minds like you read each others’”
“But you can”
“That’s right. But I gave birth to you…”
“…believe it or not” added Helena, under her breath
“Helena” berated her sister
Peggy laughed “It’s alright Estelle, I do believe I’ve missed Helena’s biting remarks”
Helena smiled, despite herself “I don’t think you knew it was me who was there with you in London all this time”
Estelle turned to their mother “Did you know, really?”
“I did”
“The truth now, Mother”
“I’m familiar with the concept, Helena”
Before Estelle could wave a white flag on their behalf, Helena laughed “Oh, I think I’ve missed your comebacks too, Mummy!”
“There, there” Peggy patted Estelle’s hand. “Don’t look so worried for us. We do love each other, don’t we Helena?”
“Mm hmm” nodded Helena, smiling, though her tone was a tad noncommittal.
“You two have an awful way of showing it” grumbled Estelle.
“Well, I did get a chance to show her that, in a more conventional way, thanks to your little ploy”
“Hmm?” asked Helena, not understanding what her mother meant.
But Estelle did. “Ah, I see it now. That’s why you didn’t let on that you knew” She knew, better than anyone else, how difficult it was to get close to Helena once she was hurt. Peggy’s minimal attention towards Helena in their younger years had hurt Helena deeply, and Estelle knew her mother had an extremely difficult task of getting Helena to open up to her again. In spite of Peggy’s efforts and Helena’s willingness, she still had this… wall… around her, when it came to her mother.
Peggy smiled and said softly “Helena, darling. Would you have let me talk to you so much, if you didn’t feel like you had to pretend to be your sister? Would you have let me hug you so often, had you known it was directed from me to you, not your sister, but you?”
“Of course” Helena’s voice shook, just a little
“No, my dear. You would cringe, as you did just now. It’s my own fault. I know you don’t mean to, but it breaks my heart to see it”
“Yes, well” murmured Helena, looking away. She seemed lost in thought for a while, before looking back to her mother “Will we work on it, then?”
“We will, we will” said Peggy, her voice thick as she leaned to plant a kiss on Helena’s cheek.
“Aw, isn’t this nice” piped up Estelle, effectively ruining the moment “Why, we could even pass off as a family!”
“Aren’t you the funny one” Coming back to her usual self, Peggy arched an eyebrow “Perhaps you would like to apply that wit in explaining to me exactly what you’ve been doing here, neglecting your duties to the Foundation like this”
“Quite a funny story, really” said Estelle stoically, even though her reddening face showed how flustered she was.
Helena burst out laughing but gulped it down abruptly as her mother’s eyes turned to her.
“And you’d be wise to spend this time formulating me a detailed account and bio data of precisely whose company you’re seeking in West Hollywood that you felt it was worth moving here a whole branch of the Peabody Foundation.
Eeep!
Hah! Smirked Estelle, glad she wasn’t the only one being interrogated.
“Don’t smirk so, Estelle” said Peggy, without even turning to look. She added calmly, “Oh and I’ve made dinner reservations for tonight. You’re each to bring a guest” She waved her hand carelessly “bring the woman you are so infatuated with, Helena. Estelle, who will you bring?”
(tbc)
So! Who do you think Estelle would bring?
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OMG I can’t believe I’m first. Glad to see you found the strength to write an dpost this lovely wtory again dear vvitchy. I liked it very much as always and enjoyed the convo between Mrs P and her daughters. i really hope she and helena will get passed their differences and have a healthy mother daughter relationship.As to answer your question I would say Estelle would bring Tina but I guess it will be too obvious so i’m going for Alice?? Don’t leave us hanging too long sweetie thx
i think estelle will try to bring tina…. really great update! thanks! pls. post soon!
can’t get nothing past peggy at all can you, love that woman not only is she hilarious but she gave birth to two hot daughters in this fic. who will estelle bring to dinner?? hmmm?? well i think it depends if your feeling soppy, if you are then it’ll be tina, one big happy family round a dinner table but if your feeling comical it’ll be alice but then again i could be completely of you do something really really unexpected and have her bring jenny or dare i say moira/max i dont think anyone would see that one coming (or want to but anywayyy)love this story pps
Bring Shane! She’s cool. Or Kit. Kidding, but I always think that meeting ex girlfriends with your current date would be TOO weird. Yet nothing is TOO weird for ya? Haaaa. Great job V, you’re the best! The best! The best! “too easy…” shakes head. Do continue! -waves the pom-pom around-
i sure as hell hope it isn’t tina…dang-it!!! alice would be so much funnier…wonderful update, as usual..
I was gonna say the same thing Belena said. I love Peggy…
I love this story! Funny, sweet, dramatic… :D I think perhaps Estelle would want to bring Tina but I don’t know whether Tina would want to go with her. Hmm..
Ok, I’ve just read all of these! I can’t believe I left them for so long to catch up!!! I have to say I like Peggy in this one. Your portrayal of her on the show is fantastic! And I also really like the contrast between Estelle and Helena! Some brilliant writing again babe ;)
Oops…two times lightning, first time must be lightness sorry.
Another great chapter vvitch, loved the interaction between the sisters and also between the three of them. Great way of portraying those awkward feelings between Peggy and Helena, I recognize those feeling very well. You’re a great writer, you combine seriousness with lightning to lightning the mood, I admire that. Well the question I guess Alice is the best date choice for Estelle. Keep doing the good work, I loved it.
Great writing Master V. You can certainly feel the difference between Helena and Estelle. She why do H and E have such a different opinion of their Mum? Please elaborate…Oh I think it will be Tina..Should be interesting to see B&T interact with Belena and Testelle interactions….Does Tina know about the twins yet? Will have to reread
*dancing and smiling* So Peggy knew, huh? How you are able to give “the face of Helena” two distinct voices, add in Peggy…have us feel the changes in their personalities (in her presence) and make it believable is beyond me. Even the familial struggles and desire for repair ring true in what is starting to have the feel of a dramedy (spelling) This is really beautifully written. Who shall E bring? I agree Al would be fun in this mix and yeah Tina is expected but I think, it would be more challenging and complex.
Great chapter once again, vvitch! Poignant how Peggy tried to get through to Helena without her knowing she knew of the switch, and I just love how these three banter! I figure Estelle will want to bring Tina, but yeah–will she come? And I also don’t remember if Tina knows yet about the twins! Let us know soon!
ohh, my vicky, I love your fic soo much, it’s such a nice surprise when I see a new chapter! I love this “triangle” between Peggy and her two daughters, it’s so funny and so much add to the characters, to both of them. For so much I love Helena and her love for Bette, I cannot but miss the fierce Estelle and I so much can’t wait to read about the dinner with Peggy and Estelle and Bette at the same table! To answer your question, of course Estelle should bring Tina!!! That would be fantastic to read… please, pretty please, Tina is the one very reason (other than Helena) Estelle decided to stay. She can’t but bring her!
This is great! I loved the interations between Peggy and her daughters. Now..I think Estelle should bring…Alice! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA Can’t wait for the next chappy!
This is so funny, Helena will bring Bette and Estelle will bring Tina, and this will give Peggy a big shock lol. Ok post soon please, thanks!