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Foundations – Chapter 7
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“Nice,” Tina said shortly.
“What are you looking so dejected about?”
“The birth of our child.”
Bette laughed aloud. “A-plus deadpan delivery, T. What’s really the matter?”
“I just told you. I’m scared. I’ve been thinking about what labor was like with Angelica, and chances are it won’t be as… as traumatic, this time, but I can’t stop thinking about everything that could go wrong. You understand, don’t you?”
Bette pulled Tina over to the bed and sat her down, then perched next to her. “Of course I understand that, T. I know you’re scared. But I can’t promise you that everything will be perfect or easy. I can only make promises I can keep, like this,” Bette paused and took Tina’s hands in her own and looked deep into her eyes. “I will be at your side, and I will do everything I can to get you through it. Okay?”
Tina gave a slight nod. “Okay.”
“Good girl,” Bette gave her hands a squeeze, then kissed Tina’s lips and the top of her head quickly. “You just relax.” She went over to the vanity and picked up a hair clasp, and piled her wild hair on the top of her head and secured it there. “I’m going to go change the batteries in the flashlights,” she said and was gone, leaving Tina with an abrupt silence and her disquiet thoughts. So much for being comforted. After a while, she stood up and took everything out of her bag and began repacking it once more.
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It was one of those rare nights where the moon was bright enough to illuminate the bedroom with faint white light. Tina could make out Bette’s sleeping form, the repose on her face. Tina wondered if waking her was the right thing to do, but right or not, it was what she felt like doing. “Bette?” She paused, waiting. “Bette, are you awake?” she asked firmly, with every intent to keep repeating the question until Bette was alert.
“Hmm? What. What’s the matter?”
Tina rolled over slightly to face Bette more completely. “Nothing is the matter. I just wanted to talk.”
“Talk.” Bette ran a hand through her hair and rubbed her eyes. “In the middle of the night. Okay. I’m listening. Well?”
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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