Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of PG. Age verification is required to proceed.
Foundations – Chapter 5
Login to add story to favorites
Snatching up the phone once more, she punched the redial button. Dan’s secretary answered.
“Tina, I’ve given Dan your messages-“
Tina cut her off short. “Jamie, I know he’s there and I know he’s avoiding me. Get him on the line. Now.”
***
“Tina?”
Tina looked up from the tv, chewing vigorously and raised her eyebrows at Bette. “Yeah?” Her voice was muffled around a mouthful of popcorn.
“Have you been out of the house at all today?”
Tina shrugged one shoulder and turned back to the set. “I got the mail, does that count?”
Bette picked up the remote and snapped off the tv. ”No, it doesn’t.”
Tina rolled her eyes. Days had passed, and she still hadn’t been back to the office. She hadn’t felt like going in. What was the point? Dan had confirmed her worst suspicions, and the project she had been fighting for was no more. With the nanny around keeping Angelica occupied in the afternoons, there wasn’t a whole lot for Tina to do. She’d been vegging out in front of the tv for the most part. She didn’t feel like doing anything and she didn’t want to go out. Can’t Bette just lay off?
She shoved more popcorn in her mouth in a pointlessly defiant gesture and glowered at Bette, waiting for her to say something.
“You can’t stay holed up in the house, Tina. It’s not healthy.”
“I didn’t feel like going anywhere. I’m not going to run around town for your benefit. God forbid the pregnant woman does what everyone has been telling her to do, and takes it easy for a day or two.”
Bette wasn’t having it. “You’ve barely moved off that couch, Tina. You’ve been deflated and mopey since you had that talk with Jenny.” Bette narrowed her eyes. “What did she say to you, anyway? If she did something to upset you, I swear, I’ll-“
Tina waved her off. “Jenny has nothing to do with it.”
“Then what is it, Tina?”
“Nothing!” Tina was getting angry now. “My only problem right now is you, riding my back.” Tina wiped her salty, popcorn-greasy hand on her sweatpants, making Bette wrinkle her nose in distaste.
“Sorry,” Bette said, not sounding as if she meant it. “You just relax then, if that’s what you want to do.” Bette crouched down and gave Tina a kiss, stroking at her hair and pulling her hand away with a mild shudder and a frown. “I guess showering was another one of those things you didn’t ‘feel like’ doing, hm?”
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
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.