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Foundations – Chapter 6
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“Ms. Kennard – your baby has the hiccups.”
“The what?” Tina was astounded for a moment, then giggled in disbelief. Relief flooded through her so strongly, she thought she might pass out. “That’s it? Is that even possible? The hiccups?!”
“Just the hiccups. Your baby is fine; it’s not hurting him at all, any more than your hiccups hurt you.”
Tina closed her eyes and breathed out a silent prayer of thanks to Whomever might be listening.
“I’m going to discharge you, Tina, but if there’s anything else you need before you go, just tell the nurse outside that you want to see Dr. Beam, and I’ll be right with you.”
“Thank you doctor,” Bette said.
“Any time,” he said jovially. “Just get home and get a good night’s sleep.”
Bette stepped close to her and held out both hands. Tina took them. “Let’s go,” she said simply.
They were almost home before Tina realized that the baby had stopped hiccupping.
***
She had her feet propped up, a cold drink on the table beside her, her knitting in her lap (a blanket of unimpressive construction, but at least she had done it with her own hands). Things were nice and easy. Calm. She was serenely happy. She doubted it would last more than 5 minutes longer, but she was going to soak it in while she could.
“T? Could you come up here? I want to show you something.”
Tina rolled her eyes. I knew it.
“Can’t you just describe it to me, whatever it is?”
“No; sorry.”
“I’ll be there in a second,” she called. She maneuvered herself out of her chair. It was really awkward getting up and sitting down these days, but Tina didn’t mind, much. She made her way upstairs to the nursery, taking her sweet time about it.
“What is it?” she asked, before her eyes answered her own question.
She had been aware of Bette’s working on the nursery for some time now, throwing herself into decorating the room with her usual gusto. Tina had seen it progress as the weeks went by, but she had had no idea that the room was even close to completion. But it was. Tina clapped a hand over her mouth as she took it all in. It was beautifully, tastefully done. Soft colors, bright lighting with no glare, everything about it was well thought out. She was glad she had allowed Bette to take control of the design, although she saw a few things she’d had a say in. The wallpaper and the restored antique crib, for example. Tina was bowled over by the finished result.
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WOW!!! That was so beautiful and so heart felt!!!! Thank you
That was really beautiful….I think B’s surprise even outdid the baby shower…from the letter, it sounds like T’s parents are no longer living though, is that the case? thx for the lovely update, looking forward to the next one :)
Omalley, I think that you might have outdone yourself with this chapter! It was everything you could want in a story: humour, surprise, tenderness…it was magnificent!
wow that was really nice of bette to do that for tina. :) PPS
Absolutely beautiful and so moving that I’ve completely forgotten my Maury Povich snarky comment. Thanks so much.
That was really beautiful to read. She understood Tina’s pain before she had even voiced it.. and that means something.
I loved how you put into words all that Tina has been going through while pregnant. I also loved how Bette went out made contact with Tina’s family. I can’t wait for the next post.
Wow that was the best gift ever to give to someone you love! Love this story and can’t wait for more:) PPS
wow… i’m all caught up… and i love this story… i remember how the hiccups feel… my sons had then too… so glad bette got a hold of someone from tina’s family… maybe now the rest will also want to meet with them… PPS
Simply wonderful. If I haven’t let you know by now what I think of this story, then know this: I love it. Thank you.
AMAZING! I am so glad that Bette reached out to Aunt Leslie. I look forward to learning more about Tina’s family and roots as she reconnects with her family. I love that Alice made sure there was a baby shower, it was so fun. You’ve outdone yourself once again, BRILLIANT!
That was so beautifully written you covered every one and every body. Now Tina has something for both Angie and the baby from her side of the family thanks
Ahhh…..I’m speechless. This chapter had some of everything. You covered all the bases. Thanks!
LOVELY OMALLEY, BLOODY LOVELY, PPS.
This was 4-hankie chapter. Poignant and beautiful.
I fourth the *WOW* of akalittered, beachlife and valenkat7. Really, *WOW!* I wanted to post a comment 2 chapters back but I didn’t have the time then. Well, I’m still pressed for time today, desperately trying to beat a deadline but I couldn’t resist dropping a few lines of appreciation for your very realistic, very moving, well-written Bette & Tina tale. I love this, omalley! I even went back to all your previous posts, the prequels, and I was really impressed. I rarely read a fanfic from Tina’s POV, so thank you for this! I get a kick out of reading her thoughts, her insecurities and seeing her character in all its complex, complicated, sometimes annoying but totally endearing glory. And in this story, the couple’s both very human: still working on their issues, still making amends for past mistakes, still trying to make the relationship work every freaking day. Yeah, every day’s seems a trial for them but their deep, abiding love for one another always shines through, always sees them through. Thank you for weaving this tale, omalley! Can’t wait for the next chapter. :>
Aww so sweet!