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Foundations – Chapter 5
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She nearly jumped out of her skin when a voice behind her said "Yes. Much more." For one crazy, still-half-asleep moment, she thought her baby was speaking to her. It was only Bette, of course.
“You do?” Tina asked recovering herself. “I kind of do, too. Jackson. Jackson Kennard-Porter…”
Bette rolled her eyes. “I’ll pick up a book of baby names tomorrow.”
Tina smiled ruefully at Bette, patting the cushion next to her. She didn’t protest when Bette turned off the tv again, as was her automatic habit when she saw one on. When Bette was seated, Tina wasted no time in speaking. “I have something to tell you.”
Bette looked surprised by her tone. “Okay…” she looked at Tina, waiting.
Tina took a deep breath. “I’ve been doing some thinking in the last few days and realizing a few things about myself. When Jenny came to visit –“
“I knew it! I knew Jenny was at the root of this. What did she say to you? What–“
Tina held up her hand. “Bette, I told you once before Jenny didn’t do anything, and she didn’t. Just listen. She was telling me about a new script she was shopping around and she was so excited about it, it made me really think about how much I’m going to miss working.”
Bette looked confused. “Your leave isn’t even going to be that long to begin with, Tina. You’ll be right back at work before you know it, and wishing you weren’t.”
Tina shook her head. “That’s not all, Bette. Once we got the nanny and caring for Angelica wasn’t quite as immediate a concern as it was before, I started thinking that maybe after this baby was born, we could get someone full-time… so I could devote more time to my job. I’ve worked so hard, and I feel like it’s all slipping away from me.” Tina paused and took a deep breath. “I missed a big meeting the other day, and it was entirely my own fault for not remembering it and for knocking off work in the first place, but it really hit home that some sacrifices just like this will be necessary for the next few months, and I guess I’m just bitter about it. I’m not handling it well at all. I’m frustrated and I feel horribly guilty for being frustrated, if that makes sense.”
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well since you said “fast food” fish taco, i fear tina made the wrong choice in dining establishments, apparently she doesn’t know the deliciousness that is rubio’s!? mmm, i’m getting hungry just thinking about it….thx for this & pps
OMG….you had me LMAO…..”sugar,water and purple”?!! and the fish tacos…oh lord i was rollin!!!! poor Bette! PPS…PPS…PPS…PPS… ;-)
Tee hee!! That was really funny! I loved how Tina opened up to Bette and how Bette responded! PPS!
Great chapter, O’Malley! Vis-a-vis Maury, I must confess, I lost all respect for Connie Chung once I found out she was married to him. All their embarassing over-sharing about their attempts to get pregnant just turned me off!Did you know that Maury was once a respected serious journalist, the son of a very good sportswriter? And Jerry Springer was once the mayor of Cincinnatti? Well, sex sells, somewhere. Loved this chapter. The ambiguity that Tina feels and expresses is real. Thanks for showing that pregnancy is not all sunshine and roses. I want a burrito!
Oh – and you captured the Maury/Jerry ambiance perfectly! Your characters responded in character as well! Thanks!
ROFL at the maury nightmare, fish tacos and grape soda,lol… poor bette!!awesome update:)PPS
“The fish taco…” – See?, told ya those things were vile. ;-)
When Bette is feeling better I think Tina has some making up to do! Loved it:) PPS
I bet Tina will be more picky about where they eat after this I loved the sugar water and purple. thanks
This was great. Loved it! PPS.
Hahahaha…Great update O’malley. Poor Bette…she’s really suffering the Daddy blues of this pregnancy!
Way to go, Kennard! Loved the whole taco-purple-stomachache thing, it got me laughing hard. As for the pregnancy-job thing, well, life is not all about roses. Love your insight and the way you write :)
I just started reading this story and find it and your writing delightful. PPS.
Hilarious…I got hooked on Days of Our Lives, well, one actress actually…when I was pregnant many moons ago & like Tina I couldn’t wait to get back to work either even though I adored my baby. Great omalley. I needed a good laugh. PPS.
Maury Povich–love how you got down pat his alleged hug that is really a death grip to keep the guest from runing off stage. And–since YOU brought it up–have you ever wondered if the women with dozens of potential baby daddies just want multiple trips to NYC and are probably getting guys to pay her $50 to be named so they could get a trip to NY, too? OK, OK. No more tabloid TV talk. Loved the chapter. Thanks for giving us Tina’s spin on the work vs. home dilemma. Oh and uh–could you maybe, just maybe, only if you want to of course, but you might want to consider–Bette on Rachel Ray. Bette’s head spinning in circles as she tries to figure out what is going on as RR changes subjects with every sentnce, and Bette desperately trying to ge a word in. Good times.
What a great story and great interactions between B and T. This is so carefully written and cleverly crafted. The small dramas of everyday relationships writ large and meaningful. I’m really impressed AND best of all really AMUSED. Thank you.
I am so happy that Tina opened up to Bette and Bette’s response was so supportive and loving. I am looking forward to reading more.