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Foundations – Chapter 5
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Max crossed his arms, shaking his head and narrowing his eyes. His body language suggested that this was nothing more than what he expected from Tina. Judgmental little shit, Tina thought.
Alice’s face seemed to convey support, but as she looked around at the angry audience she shrugged one shoulder apologetically. She wasn’t going to take up for her.
Shane gave Tina two thumbs up. Tina rolled her eyes. It figured that the one flicker of open support for her would come from Shane.
Helena was sizing her up with an “I knew it” look on her face. Jenny looked bemused as she scribbled on a notepad, taking in all that was going on. Kit was looking at Bette, worried.
Jodi was watching her with a look of triumph. She knelt down to Angelica and signed something to the little girl. Angelica took off her shoe and hurled it at Tina. Jodie scooped up Tina’s daughter and patted her back soothingly. Tina, sick with fear and rage, started to get up, but Maury’s checking hand pushed her shoulder forcefully, sitting her back down.
Tina watched in a daze as Jodi took to the stage.
“You should have picked me, Bette. I don’t even like most children, and I would never say that,” Jodi declared. Bette took Jodi’s hand.
“You’re absolutely right, Jodi. I should have chosen you.” Bette stood up and wrapped one arm around Jodi’s waist. She turned accusing eyes on Tina. Angelica raised her head from where it was nestled too comfortably on Jodi’s shoulder and stuck her tongue out angrily at Tina.
“Bette,” Tina protested. “I’m sorry! I didn’t mean it! When Jackson is born, I promise I’ll-“
Bette interrupted her, looking at her quizzically. “Jackson? I thought his name was Parker.”
Tina’s eyes snapped open and she sat up with a gasp. She pressed the heel of her hand against her head. Stupid nightmare.
Apparently her subconscious was trying to tell her something. She sat up and ran her hands trough her hair. "Fine," she said out loud to herself. "I’ll talk to someone about this."
Speaking to the baby, she changed tacks and asked, "Do you like the name Jackson more than the name Parker?"
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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.