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Friendship Foundation Chapter 2
Story written on January 1, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
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Tina was still in her pajamas when she looked at her email for the first time, and took note that Bette’s letter had been sent only 15 minutes earlier. She quickly found one of Bette’s cards with the gallery number.
"Is Bette Porter available to come to the phone?"
She waited only a moment before Bette’s voice came on the line.
"You have an early start to the day," Tina said. "I thought you didn’t open until noon on Saturdays?"
"I had two clients scheduled this morning and they both called to cancel," Bette explained. "I’m normally not here on the weekend, but since I am, I’m getting a few things done."
"You’re not staying the whole day are you?" Tina asked.
"God, no, I’ll be home by eleven," Bette replied. "So I thought I’d see if you and Eric wanted to come over for lunch…maybe hang out in the yard for a while this afternoon."
"Eric’s working all day," Tina replied. "But I would love to, if that’s okay?"
"Of course," Bette thought nothing of it. "Bring a bathing suit; I don’t know if I mentioned I have a pool too."
"Well you didn’t, but it helps me understand why that’s your preferred place to relax," Tina said. "Why go to a crowded, polluted beach if you have a pool in your own yard."
"My own personal oasis," Bette said.
Bette offered directions to her house and suggested noon for Tina’s arrival. It was nice to find someone she had so much in common with, and she looked forward to spending a casual afternoon together.
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"Cobb salad, no bacon…" Bette set a plate in front of Tina and then another at her own place setting. Bette waved toward the center of the table. "And whatever dressing you’d like. Sorry I lack culinary creativity."
"You channel your creative energies elsewhere," Tina replied. "Besides, this is what I have every time I eat in that restaurant, and I’m there pretty regularly."
"Sparkling water?"
"Sure," Tina nodded.
Bette returned with a large bottle of water and a bowl of lemon and lime wedges.
"No wonder you spend so much time in your yard," Tina said. "It’s so secluded. It doesn’t even feel like I’m in the city anymore."
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I really am enjoying the unfolding of their friendship. It seems more realistic than Tina immediately kicking Eric to the curb and jumping Bette’s bones. Although who could blame her. I can understand Tina appreciating Bette’s sweet physique regardless of her “straightness”. Beauty is beauty and to be admired. Have a peaceful and fulfilling New Year.
This beginning makes absolute sense. Very realistic! Wonder how it will unfold. Thank you and happy new year!
Awww Swimmie, you’re brilliant. Love this story. This is the first time that I’ve seen a story that explores and shows us how their friendship developed and they became lovers before S1. I had to go back and read the first chapter again before I realized what were reading. Love it to pieces. If it has been done before and I missed it, my apologies to the author. Thank you Swimmie. Happy New Year.
🐠 SWIMMIE I love how do our B&T! Happy new year and hope you and your family swift recovery. Thank you ✊😘
Love the way you write, and the intelligent pacing of the story. You can feel the warmth developing nicely! Happy New Year, and hope everyone recovers soon.
“And what do you think my type is, anyway?” – that’s a loaded question… ;-)
Great beginning of the re-telling of the beginning of B&T. Thanks and Happy New Year. I’m looking forward to that pool party. Maybe Shane will shock Tina!
Thank you sooooo muchLove it,thank you.Happy New Year. ,
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i really love your take on this story. i wish ilene showed us more of Tibette relationship that happened before season 1 started. thanks :)
A perfectly blossoming friendship. Happy New Year, and thanks for taking the time to post. :)
Liking the flow of the story. Baby steps in the friendship department.
JKS, the flow of this story is great. It’s much more realistic than Tina instantly dumping Eric.
I like this beginning so much
Happy New Year! Can’t wait for the friendship to develop into something more. Thanks.
Wonderful. Thank you and happy new year to you and yours
Another great posting of your amazing story. I love the pace that it’s unfolding. And, as the others say, it’s much more realistic and I like seeing their relationship move in this way towards good friendship.