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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.

    She took Angelica out of her high chair and up to her room. She ran her daughter a bath, dressed her for bed and read her a story. She went through all the motions as though nothing were wrong for Angie’s benefit. When she was sleeping peacefully, leaning heavily against Tina before she was halfway through the story, Tina stayed where she was, with one arm wrapped around Angelica and one hand over her abdomen. She was still wearing the loose-fitting sundress. On second thought, the dress wasn’t so bad. She had totally overreacted about it earlier; after all, it was just a dress. There were more important things, like her children. Her family. Her love. Bette.

    I can’t believe I let myself doubt her because of what Helena said. She had been ridiculous. When she considered how she had blown up at Bette at dinner, sadness rose up in her so strongly that she couldn’t quite breathe. She didn’t want to fight with Bette, and Bette was right – Tina was always shutting her out these days instead of just talking to her. Despite her vows to trust Bette and to be honest, she kept falling into the same trap. At bottom she supposed she was just scared of losing Bette again. Trying too hard to avoid conflict was only succeeding in making what would have been minor disagreements into something much worse.

    Tina carefully disentangled herself from Angelica and tucked her in. She left the room quietly, looking back over her shoulder as she quietly closed the door, gathering her resolve to go and face Bette.

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    Tina peeped around the corner of the living room and spied Bette, sitting on the couch with a book open on her lap, but she wasn’t looking at it. She was staring into space, slowly twirling a strand of hair around her finger. She looked deep in thought.

    Tina jumped when she spoke without turning toward her. “I know you’re there Tina. Are you going to stand there staring, or come in and talk to me?”

    Tina came in and sat down next to Bette, leaning against her the same way Angelica had leaned on Tina as they read upstairs.

    “I’m sorry,” Tina said quietly.

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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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