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Foundations – Chapter 8
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“But I wanted to hold him first,” she whispered. She could see Bette wiping at her eyes.
“Let me see him. Please?” Tina was so tired, but she struggled to hold on, willing Bette to turn around and give the baby to her before she lost the battle against sleep.
Bette did turn around just then, holding a little bundle in a blue blanket. He was smaller than Tina had expected. Bette and Tina locked eyes in that moment. She was still crying, but she smiled at Tina anyway. Tina felt the love and the… completeness of that moment enveloping her. She knew she would remember this forever, and that one of the abiding memories of her life was happening to her right now. She may not always recall the seemingly endless labor (but Tina thought it might be a long, long time before she forgot) or the months she spent carrying him, but she would remember this.
Bette came towards her, standing close to the bed. Tina held out her arms with what felt like the last of her strength and Bette carefully placed their son down into them. Tina looked into the face of her child for the first time.
He was pale, a little gray looking, actually, wrinkly as though he had soaked too long. He looked right back at her, slightly frowning, and Tina wondered how a newborn baby could look so… knowing? It was as though he knew his mother was holding him. “Oh, there you are,” his face seemed to say.
“That’s right. I’m your mommy.” His eyes were lighter than brown, they looked golden. He was a solemn little thing. Tina smiled at him. Baby boy, don’t look so grim. You’re only five minutes old.
Tina loosened the blanket and smoothed one finger over a tiny hand. The baby spread his fingers open, and Tina carefully turned his palm over. Perfect little hand. He wrapped his fist around her finger, still watching her with an unsettling depth behind his eyes. She felt more bonded to him in that moment than anyone or anything else in the world.
“You don’t look like a ‘Parker,’” she whispered. “What shall we name you?” The baby creased his delicate forehead again, as though he were thinking it over. Tina thought it was the cutest thing she had ever seen.
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that was a very well written chapter..loved it..just awesome..anxious for the nxt chapter
So good. Is Angie going to be jealous? And did I miss some foundational B&T issues here or are B&T finally fully in sync now?
I’ve never read 25 pages before, but it was so exciting I couldn’t stop!
Just great!
Very sweet to give T & B some nice new family members!
Wow!! This was long, I mean 25 pages wow, but was so good, I just love it and Tina ohhh god.PPS
I so loved it!!!! I do hope that this was not the end of this wonderful sotry. Omalley, having Tina yelling at Bette was so funny. Thanks PPVS
Baby Ethan has made his presence know to the world and in a safe manner. Finally, we are getting to see someone from Tina’s side of the family come to her. I love Ethan’s name and am happy that the birth went smoothly.
Marvelous chapter!
all caught up… loved this… i could see them all in alice’s car… and helena was cracking me up… loved this chapter… and now i can’t wait to see where things go from here… PPS
hehhehehhehehhe…….. that was hilarious.. gr8 chapter.. post SOOOOONN plz.. i hope i’m 1st
That was great! I could totally imagine Tina yelling at Bette when she was having the baby! Can’t wait to see what happens next! PPS:)
Where have you been all my life. That was the truly the best ff I’ve read in a long, long time. You’ve got labor and delivery down perfectly. All that Tina went through and all that grumpiness is EXACTLY how it is. Did you just have a baby> Bette and Tina’s interactions seemed so real and so delightful. And you write so well.A very grateful reader. Thank you.
wow, that was like a trip down memory lane for me…especially tina getting all shitty with bette during the birth and not wanting to push…hilarious!!! and the wanting to get out of the hospital asap; i did what tina did pushed them to let me go…funny bette falling over but sad the camera broke…and i’m watching an old movie, ‘Breakfast in Hollywood’, hilarious stuff. loving the story, pps.
Whew, you scared me with the summary, omalley. I was wary as I clicked on each page, fearing another unexpected tough dramatic test for Tina & Bette. Thank God it was just the long, agonizing birthing process! Tina’s still testy but she and Bette really seem happy and content, for a change. Thank you for this 25-page gem, omalley! Please don’t stay away too long again. :>
This was *brilliant*. I loved the whole thing, from the Planet to the hospital (loved that labor scene) to the end and Aunt Leslie’s sage advice. You got some of everything in here, and I love the humor. Thanks so much for the post, I loved it. Post soon!
I so hope this is not the end. I love how you write B&T. Their dialog is so realistic. I loved Tina’s behavior during the birth–poor Bette couldn’t catch a break :). Thanks for the post, hope to see you soon.
Bringing up the rear…the wait was more than worth it! Had to read in shifts since I kept getting interrupted. I could visualize everything you wrote–the tone, the expressions. All the characters are true to form. And we finally meet a member of Tina’s family and get an explanation about her folks! This was soo good! Don’t let the length lull you into thinking you can take a break from posting! Ethan…sweet!
All the while reading I was smiling and holding back tears, so well written and enjoyable.
“Helena, what are you doing?”
Helena looked up, guiltily. “I was looking for my nail file. It’s the sharpest thing I have.”
Tina stared at her.
“You know… to cut the umbilical cord with.”
Oh, hell no. Tina smiled at Helena. “Helena? If you don’t stop what you’re doing right now, I’ll take my own nail file, and stab you with it.”
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