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Foundations – Chapter 7
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She wanted to tell Bette about her run-in with Jodi, but she was unsure about how it would go over. She definitely wasn’t concerned that Bette still had feelings for Jodi, but mostly concerned about raising the Jodi issue at all. These days should all be sunshine and happiness, or at least as close to it as possible, given the scrapes Tina was constantly getting herself into. Anyway, Jodi was nothing more than a small, annoying cloud at this point, and Tina didn’t want her to overshadow anything in her life. There was still something unsettled in the Jodi situation. If Jodi hadn’t been so bitchy to her in the gallery… well it wasn’t that Tina expected them to be the best of friends, but was she still hurting? Tina furrowed her brow, absentmindedly twisting the ends of her messy hair around her fingers. She was wishing she had chosen a different time to visit the gallery, wishing she hadn’t run into Jodi at all. Life was complicated enough as it was – she had to put Jodi out of her mind.
“What are you thinking about?”
Tina looked at Bette, who was looking up at her though a tangled mess of dark curls. Tina debated on her answer for a few moments, before settling on the truth.
“Jodi. I was thinking about Jodi.”
“What?” Bette pushed her hair out of her face and propped herself up on one elbow. “Why?”
Tina sighed. “I ran into her yesterday. When I went to pick up your print. She just happened to be there. One of those strange twists of fate, I guess.”
“I guess so,” Bette looked dubious. “You didn’t accidentally on purpose run into her did you?”
“Are you serious? What would have been the point?”
Bette shrugged one shoulder. “I don’t know. Maybe you felt like you had something to prove.”
“Don’t be ridiculous. It was totally coincidental. I would never do that.”
“I know you wouldn’t.” Bette draped her arm across Tina’s middle and rubbed her belly consolingly. “I don’t know why I said that. Do you want to tell me what happened?”
“Nothing, happened really. She wasn’t best pleased to see me, but that was hardly a surprise. You know Angie was with me, so it was kind of awkward. I’m surprised Angie still remembers her, to be honest. It was weird. It all still feels unresolved somehow. I don’t know, I’d at least like it if we could pass each other on the street without being met with an icy glare.”
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Good to see you back. You captured the stress of pregnancy perfectly. I feel bad for Tina that she feels so unsettled and overwhelmed and for Bette because she is trying to do/say the right thing. Please don’t be gone too long–can’t wait for the birth :)
Tina wont be ptrgnany for ever. so if I was Jodie I would be really be careful around Tina and her family Just hope that all goes well with Tina. thanks for posting
So, will we see a Jodi/Tina showdown in this story…I think we will. Tina has nothing to apologize for. Bette was paid back in full by Jodi for her “indiscretion”. I hope Tina can shake that guilt before they meet again. Well Omalley we had to wait for it, but it was a wonderful update!
i want to see jodie and tina have a nice chat! :)PPS
Mah-velous! Simply, MAH-velous! I can hardly believe it’s only been seven chapters! You capture that frightened anticipation of impending birth perfectly! Bette is being a real sport, suppressing her anal retentive side. Loved your sentence about Bette being narcissistic! Perhaps you are outlining a possible role for MM to play for her “wrap up” two episodes in S6. For the life of me, I cannot see what is left for her to do. You present a plausible solution. Looking forward to your next chapter, whenever you find the time to post! Thanks!
Fantastic writing! You portray the varied emotions so well. I think Tina is right to have a sense of foreboding where Jodi is concerned and that worries me.
glad you are back..thank you for the wonderful update. LMAO that Tina took the bra too. pps
What a way to break your silence, omalley! Welcome back! Again, I’m amazed at the raw, naked and true emotions that your writing evoke. I can literally feel the rough edges of Tina’s conflicting emotions. It’s like she’s navigating through an inner minefield. Hormones can truly be a b*tch. I love your realistic portrayal of Bette & Tina and their relationship. You can see them struggling with their flaws, yet their love for each other prevails, time and time again. Loved Tina’s gift, the return of the Kiki print. Yep, they’ve really come full circle. Loved the packing of Bette’s soiled T-shirt and bra and their playful banter. That’s truly sweet. Many thanks for this update, omalley! Hope it won’t take you long to post again. :>
I’ve been impatiently waiting for an update, and this was definitely worth it! Yeah…I think Tina is gonna have a smackdown with Jodi, and the birth will have its own drama. Whatever it is you write, I’ll be there to read! PPVS!
Wow T is a hormonal mess or is it mass? I remember but in those days no one bothered to explain it to me…seems like another lifetime when Dr’s were ‘still’ the experts on womens bodies and we did as we were told. When I look back, I wonder how I/We survived much of their stuff. Now, Jodi, well irredeemable is how I’d put it: Jodi just doesn’t get ‘Bette & Tina’…it’s got nothing to do with core values, well not really; its pure karma imo. Best T just forgets about Jodi. Now Bette doing all that fixing up is just her version of T packing/repacking that bag: they are both scared of this birthing event imo. But of course alphabette is not going to say that. She’s reverted to being ‘strong’ for Tina’s sake.I thought the old man’s observations were ‘spot on’ Imagine T with 2 active kids like Ange was behaving. A quiet quiet [and she is quiet] would be a blessing to her. Ange is more Bette’s image. Porter Kennard (Parker reminds me of the butler to Lady Penelope, not a nice image) should be quiet and a reflection of his mommy T. Love the story.
i meant ‘a quiet baby like Tina would be a blessing to her’…did i say that a great chapter…pps
Welcome back and thank you for the update. I feel bad for Tina and understand Bette’s desire to be there for her. Having jodi be in the same place with Tina was unsettling. I bet Tom ran off with Max. Still dislike jodi and I love Tina’s attitude throughout the encounter with her.
hi there- i just caught your story and wanted to let you know how much i’m enjoying it. definitely looking forward to more! thanks for the update.
Thanks for the update. I’d been missing this story and I have a feeling we will be seeing Jodi again before the story ends, right?
Great update. I love multiple pages to read! PPS
Can’t wait till Bette tries to find that bra to waer and realizes where it is! PPS
Great Update!!!! I so can not wait until Bette see her bra in Tina’s bag. Thanks PPVS
welcome back! wonderful update! pps
This is so good, so very good. Tina’s emotional surges are so realistic, and Bette’s efficiency as she tries to deal with it all is spot on. I’d like to see Jodi get one of Tina’s hormonal backlashes… I don’t think ol’ Jodes could handle it! I’m so pleased you’ve posted, don’t be away too long. Thanks :)
Jodi just killed the story argh, girl get your bitter ass on somewhere, Bette didnt want you so get over it…and how sweet for Tina to retrieve the KIki smith it was sad when Bette had to give them up on the show