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Foundations – Chapter 8
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“Here I am!” Bette reappeared in the doorway, fumbling with the camera. She walked over to where Tina was and held the camera up. “Okay, filming in 5… 4… 3… 2…”
Tina snickered at Bette’s attempt at directing and smiled on cue.
“Ethan is coming home for the first time!” Bette narrated. “Hi, Ethan! Tina, move the blankie away from his face,” Bette directed, pointing the camera down at the baby. Tina gave her a look that went unnoticed before doing what she asked.
“Aw. My precious boy is still awake, isn’t he? Yes he is! Look at me, sweetie!” Tina smothered a giggle. Something about Bette attempting to baby-talk was always disturbing and hilarious.
Bette abruptly lifted the camera into Tina’s face. “And here is Ethan’s beautiful mother. Say hello, Tina.”
“Hello!” Tina smiled and waved at the camera. She tossed her hair. “Can we go inside now?”
“Oh, yeah, of course. Okay, here we go!” Bette beckoned Tina to start walking and she filmed them while walking backwards, moving a little too quickly, Tina thought.
“Babe, be careful,” Tina cautioned too late, as Bette tripped on air and landed hard on her butt, sending the camera flying. “Are you okay?” She didn’t laugh, even though she wanted to.
Bette looked up at her sourly. “Fine,” she said sardonically. She took Tina’s outstretched hand and stood up creakily. Ethan made a questioning noise.
“That’s right, sweetie! Your other mommy is a klutz.”
Bette shook out her hair and brushed off her backside. She went over to the camera which had landed across the yard and picked it up. She looked up at Tina glumly. “I think it’s broken.”
Tina wrapped her free arm around Bette’s waist. “Come on, forget about that. We’re going to remember this with or without film.” Bette put an arm around Tina’s shoulders and they went inside of their home, together.
Tina looked down at Ethan fondly. “Welcome home,” Tina whispered.
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Tina was in the rocking chair of the nursery, willing Ethan to go to sleep. He seemed more interested in watching his mommy drift off than in getting any sleep himself.
“Do you want me to sing to you? You can forget it, I’m tone deaf. I don’t know what you’ve heard about mommies singing lullabies, but I’m telling you now, it’s not going to happen in this house.” Ethan kept his eyes on her face in what felt like a silent reproof. Tina felt guilty.
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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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