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    Foundations – Chapter 3

    Story written on April 26, 2008 by omalley.
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    Unbeknownst to Bette, Tina’s search for a nanny continues… with a little help from a friend.

    “You’re setting a poor example.”

    Tina looked up at Bette. “Excuse me?”

    “You, you’re setting a poor example for our daughter,” Bette said, nodding at Tina’s plate. “You’ve been playing with your food and not eating it for the last ten minutes.”

    Tina glanced at Angelica. The child was stirring her food around in a wide circle, creating an unappetizing mixture.

    Sighing, Tina pried the fork from Angelica’s grubby hand and began feeding the little girl from her own plate, casting a dirty look at Bette.

    “What did I do?” Bette asked with mock innocence. “I merely pointed out that our daughter was imitating your atrocious table manners. Looks like we need to get that nanny in here without delay,” she said snidely.

    Tina glared at Bette. “Yeah, we do need a nanny. I’m tired of running myself ragged and I’m sick dealing with your bitchiness every night because you’re so exhausted,” Tina snapped. “As much as you like to pretend you’re Superwoman and that you can handle everything without any help at all, the fact is, you can’t. Foisting our children off on Kit isn’t a solution, Bette, and I refuse to let it go on. I want to keep my job. I don’t want to give up my career. You know this; we talked about it before I got pregnant. Stop pretending like you have a legitimate reason to oppose getting a nanny. You know what this is really about.”

    Bette looked shocked at Tina’s outburst, as though she hadn’t expected her one sarcastic remark to cause such an intense reaction.

    “You could have told me, included me in this decision. It’s hard to feel like you’re half of a couple in a serious relationship when big decisions are being made without you.”

    “I was trying to figure out the best way to bring it up, Bette, even though I knew ahead of time what your reaction would be.”

    “That must be convenient,” Bette said with a wan little smile. “Must be nice to have a ready excuse as to why you keep shutting me out and sneaking around rather than just talking to me about anything.” And with that, Bette wiped off her hands and left the table abruptly.

    Tina looked down at her plate, her eyes filling with tears. She didn’t know what had come over her or why she had just said those things to Bette. She pulled herself together for Angelica’s sake, not wanting the girl to see her cry. It was bad enough she had witnessed a fight.

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    5. So happy tht Tina finally talked with Bette as she should have done ages ago regarding the nanny. I wonder if Bette is really just afraid that someone might not be good to the children or did she have a bad experience with a nanny as a child? Interesting. But at least they have come to an understanding of it and know they can not do it all, it’s impossible. It’s not like they can not afford to hire a nanny. Another thing that bothers me about this pregnancy is tht Tina is “tired” so early in this pregnancy. Are vitamins in order or something else that keeps her energy up, pray that nothing is wrong with her already. She needs to see the doctor for that rundown feeling. Great chapter. PPS

    6. It’s like Hels was channeling Alice and Jenny both while she “helped” Tina during that interview, but the f-me pumps… that’s all Helena. As for Tina… girl, you’ve gotta learn to give Bette a chance to screw up first, she might surprise you by not doing it! Love the story, more soon, please! Thanks

    9. I am glad that Tina saw what she was doing even though it did take a disagreement to get the point across. And Bette is being a responsible parent in wanting the best for her children now she just needs to find a way to get that while allowing someone to help them. So glad that the girls made up and ended the day in a OH SO HAPPY way. :)

    10. I loved the beginning (the morning in the shower) and the end (bedtime). The middle was funny but scary at the same time. Helena sure knows how to scare someone. I loved how Mrs. E stood up to her.

    11. I thought that was a charming chapter and I’m still laughing at Helena’s interviewing techniques. “Are you attracted to Tina, Ms. Epstein?” But I’m glad Tina moved forward in getting some help…however misguided her efforts. Trying to do everything can really wreck a relationship.

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