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Foundations – Chapter 8
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“Okay, fine. Hmm. I didn’t want your first introduction to music to be my voice, but you asked for it,” Tina cleared her throat and began to whisper-sing quietly to the baby. She was starting to get into it when Bette appeared in the doorway with a hand on her hip.
“Do you really think that song is appropriate, T?”
“What?”
Bette crossed her arms. “‘Like a Virgin?’”
Tina shrugged, sheepish now. “Sorry. Ethan asked me to sing to him. He won’t go to sleep, and that was the only thing I could remember the words to. I’m exhausted.”
“So am I, T. The past few days have been quite the adjustment. But I think I got more sleep than you did last night. I’ll stay here and rock him to sleep, you go take a nap. There’s no point in both of us being awake.”
Tina didn’t have to be asked twice. She and Bette made the switch and she was shuffling into the bedroom when the doorbell rang. She groaned.
“I’ll get it, babe,” she called down the hall. She hoped it wasn’t any of their friends. She wasn’t up to being polite and entertaining anyone. Hopefully it would only be one of those annoying campaigners going door to door – it would be easier to get rid of them than it would be one of her friends.
Tina patted her hair as she eased downstairs, and went to the door. She looked out the peephole, seeing some short lady she didn’t recognize. She swung the door open.
“Yes?”
“Christina? Well, look at you!”
Tina started. The twangy voice was recognizable even if the body it was coming out of was not. “Aunt Leslie?”
“None other. Close your mouth girl, you’re gonna ‘ttract flies. Are you gonna ask me in or not?”
Tina stared for a moment, then grinned, stepping forwards wordlessly, her arms outstretched. She had been communicating with Aunt Leslie for a few weeks now, via e-mail and a couple of phone calls, but she hadn’t expected to see her aunt at the door any time soon. Not that she minded, but it was a bit of a surprise. Especially seeing her looking so different.
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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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