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Foundations – Chapter 6
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Tina’s arm was trembling from the effort but she carried on valiantly. When had Angelica gotten so heavy? Maybe it was she, getting weaker? She didn’t know. What she did know was that there were only about fifteen feet to go before she got herself, Angelica, a stuffed giraffe and a balloon through the front door. Tina felt satisfied that their trip to the zoo had been so successful. She was glad Bette had suggested it. It was nice just to spend some time with Angelica, focusing on her as much as possible and just having fun.
She maneuvered herself inside and set Angelica down, and the little girl took off towards the stairs for her room and the toys within, dragging her balloon and stuffed animal behind her on the floor.
Tina righted herself and blew the hair out of her eyes. She was surprised to see Angelica reappear in the entryway. “Hey sweetie.”
“Mommy, come with me.”
“Come with you? Okay, darlin’. Where are we going?” Tina pushed the errant lock of hair behind one ear and kneaded at her stiff back as Angelica led her through the house by the hand. Tina was idly thinking about what she wanted for dinner when one face popped around the corner, then another.
“Surprise!”
“Kit! Jenny! Hey!” Before Tina knew it, she was wrapped in a sandwiched hug between the two women. “Come with us,” Kit said.
With an arm around each of them, Tina wound her way into her backyard, where loose gathering of all her closest friends (minus Shane, who was away visiting her brother), a few colleagues, and a work mate or two was milling around the pool.
The assemblage broke out into an impromptu cheer when she saw her, which Tina found slightly hilarious even as it was embarrassing and touching. She supposed there were no songs to sing at a baby shower, but being cheered for felt weird. She wasn’t a returning heroine or something. She was pregnant. She brushed off the embarrassment and resolved to think of all this as recognition for the life that she was carrying and would soon deliver into the world, instead of herself.
She walked around greeting everyone, sipping at a fruity drink (non alcoholic, of course) someone had pressed into her hand. Hugs were given, her belly felt for kicks (which the baby stubbornly refused to provide), congratulations received from far-flung acquaintances who hadn’t even known she was pregnant. Bette moved between little groups handing out hors d’oeuvres and fetching drinks along with Kit. After awhile, Bette suggested the group adjourn to the living room, and they did so. Tina sat in the middle of the couch in front of a pile of presents sitting on the coffee table in front of her. Bette sat on her right, Kit on her left. Extra chairs had been brought in to accommodate everyone.
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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!