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Foundations – Chapter 3
“Nuh uh, I get the shower first. I’m a lot faster than you are. I don’t feel like a lukewarm shower because you’ve hogged all the hot water.”
Bette rolled her eyes and grabbed Tina by the waist, before she could take another step. “Well then,” she said, pulling Tina close. “we’d better shower together then. To save time.” She punctuated her point with a kiss. “And to conserve the hot water.” Another kiss. “It’s the only logical solution. And if we stay in so long that the water goes cold… I know another way to get you hot.”
Tina gave a short, throaty laugh. “Alright,” she said, allowing Bette to lead her by the hand into the bathroom. She wasn’t used to Bette being this amorous in the mornings, but she could definitely get used to it.
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Tina flopped down into the waiting chair with a sigh.
“Well, look who’s here!” Alice said brightly.
Tina turned her smile on everyone at the table in turn, feeling like she hadn’t seen her friends in years, although it had only been a week or so. Her mind catalogued the changes in each of them since the last time they’d met.
Alice looked great, more polished and a little too dolled-up for this hour of the morning.
Jenny looked pale, but fuller-faced and more poised than the last time Tina had seen her, when Jenny had been all bones, sharp angles and hard words. She looked soft and delicate this morning, carefully dressed, her hair hanging long and shiny over her shoulders. Every part of her appearance seemed well-considered. She had lost that blank look in her eyes as well, Tina noted with relief.
Helena looked relaxed and confident, just this side of smug. The picture of casual sophistication and poise, not at all like a brunette Bridget Jones anymore. Tina guessed that having a fortune at your disposal would do that to her, too.
“Hey!” Tina said to the table at large by way of greeting.
“You’re positively glowing, Tina! You’re looking lovely, is that dress new? How far along are you, anyway?” Helena bombarded her with questions.
Before Tina could answer, Bette appeared, exchanging hellos with everyone before taking her place next to Tina.
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WOW nice update! what is with these two? they still haven’t grasp the concept of talking to each other….glad they worked it out. :)
Love it! Love it! Love it! PPS. I don’t know who I feel more sorry for Bette or Tina.. Thanks!
Great chapter. PPS.
Very nice omalley! Why are they so scared to talk to each other???
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
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
great chapter…loved Helena, I thought she might have been Bette’s secret saboteur, hilariously flashing Ms Epstein. pps
WOW…JUST…WOW!!!!!!!!! I love it. I felt the same way..who do feel more sorry for? Bette or Tina….PPS
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. :)
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.
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.
These two need to look up the patterns and see what it truly means, then learn to stay away from the word..eesh!