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Foundations – Chapter 8
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Tina sighed and looked around the room. Where was Bette? Shouldn’t she be here by now? Movement at the door caught her attention. It wasn’t Bette, but a doctor with yet another nurse in tow. They got Tina hooked up to a heart monitor and a fetal heart monitor as well. He examined her briefly, determining that her labor had not yet begun, as well as determining how dilated she was.
Tina felt strangely calm. It was as different from her other delivery as could be. She wasn’t particularly frightened this time – she was excited. Happy. She just wished Bette was there.
She submitted to being poked and prodded and tried to send ESP to Bette. Come on, babe. Where are you?
“Everything looks fine, Ms. Kennard. You’re just beginning to dilate and the baby is fine. Your contractions are going to start in earnest before too long.”
Tina smiled at him, relieved. “I’m ready.”
He nodded and returned her smile. “Dr. Wilson is on her way, but really all there is for you to do is wait. We’ll be coming in frequently to check on you. Shall I send in your friends? There are a few waiting to come in and see you.”
“Please do!” Tina said, rearranging the blankets around her.
Helena and Alice filed in, and much to Tina’s relief, Bette was with them. She looked slightly frazzled, but there was a sparkle of excitement in her eyes.
“Babe! You’re here, finally! But then I haven’t been here that long either,” Tina babbled. Bette swooped down and kissed her twice, giving her an awkward half-hug that Tina returned. “I’m not quite in labor yet – well technically I am, but it’s going to be awhile. So you didn’t miss anything.” Bette smoothed the hair on top of Tina’s head.
“Good,” Bette replied simply.
“So, why aren’t you, like, screaming in pain?” Alice said uneasily.
“Childbirth is nothing like what you’ve seen in the movies, Alice,” Helena said witheringly. “And it’s not helping Tina to talk about how… utterly excruciating the process is.”
Tina looked at them in disbelief. “Thanks, girls. Now get out,” she said, only half-joking. She wanted to be alone with Bette. Thankfully, they took the hint.
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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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