LesFan

Lesbian Fan Social Network

    Fan Fiction

    This story has been set to a rating of PG. Age verification is required to proceed.

    Age Verification

    I am years of age as of today, November 14, 2026

    Enter your current age into the field provide above. Stories with a rating of R or NC-17 may contain material not suitable for children. LesFan requires that all individuals wishing to read these stories confirm they are of at least 17 years of age. LesFan uses the MPAA rating labeling system for all stories.

    LesFan will also make a best attempt to filter profane words in stories that are not rated R or NC-17 unless the individual confirms they are of at least 17 years of age.

    LesFan uses the following rating scale for stories.






    Submit

    Foundations – Chapter 6

    Story written on May 17, 2008 by omalley.
     Login to add story to favorites
     Login to add author to favorites
    Genre(s):
    Rating:
    fanfiction(s):
    Character(s): ,
    Number of Comments: 17
    Words: 6350
    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=69593
    Author Notes:

    As the pregnancy progresses, Tina’s in for more than one surprise…

    Most of the gifts were for the baby, of course, but for her there was a beautiful, if a bit impractical, peach silk robe from Bette, and an antique jade necklace from Jenny (apparently it represented good luck), and a photo album from Helena.

    Tina reached for an eye-catching package, a black box tied with gold ribbon. She opened it and held up a black bustier and a lacy skirt/panty combination.

     “Ah, that must be from Alice… the only free spirit in attendance who’d give someone lingerie at their baby shower,” Jenny posited in that innocent but deadly way she had of delivering backhanded compliments.

    Alice rolled her eyes. “Whatever, Tina likes it – right Tina? And if she doesn’t, Bette will,” she said with a withering glance at Jenny.

    Jenny held her hands up in mock surrender. “Did I suggest otherwise?” She had done just that, of course, indirectly. Tina wondered if they secretly enjoyed their rivalry more than they let on.

    Tina laughed to break the tension. “I love it, Alice, thank you. I just don’t know when I’ll be able to fit into it!”

    The gathering laughed gently.

    Kit handed her a small box. “This is from me.”

    Tina opened it, and pulled out a heavy gold pocket watch.

    “It belonged to out great-grandfather,” Kit explained. “It’s been handed down to Porter men from one generation to the next. It’s the closest thing we have to a family heirloom, and I want your and Bette’s son to have it.”

    “Oh, Kit. What a lovely gesture. Thank you!”

    Bette stood up and leaned awkwardly over Tina to embrace her sister. They were both crying, which made Tina cry. Everyone “aww-ed”. Tissues were passed around, and then Bette busied herself refilling drinks and serving more appetizers while Tina opened the rest of her gifts. She was amazed at the thoughtfulness displayed in the selections and at how lovely it all was. She thanked everyone profusely, and before too long people began to get up to go.

    After assuring Alice that she really did love her gift, kisses and hugs goodbye to Jenny and Helena, and a warm chat with Kit before she departed, Tina was alone again with Bette.

    Page 8 of 12« First‹ Previous678910Next ›Last »
    «
    FF Main Page
    »

    Comments

    2. 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 :)

    3. 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!

    7. 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.

    9. 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

    11. 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!

    12. 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

    16. 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. :>

    Leave a Reply