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    From Afar

    Story written on October 17, 2005 by Jwet.
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    Chapter 111 – Spit and Fire

     

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    “Jack I have no idea what you’re talking about.  Of course I heard you about keeping a low
    profile and staying out of the lime-light.” Bette says defending herself.

     

    Jack realizes immediately that Bette isn’t aware of the
    editorials but wants to make his point clear before he explains, “Bette we need
    to keep anything which will impugn your integrity to a minimum.  With that said I assume you haven’t seen today’s
    editorials.  They were spread out in a
    few papers but the gist of all three of them is the same, you are a
    manipulative, underhanded person of low moral character who doesn’t remember
    where you came from.”

     

    Bette feels the heat moving up her neck as Jack describes
    the editorials but still feels at a loss to understand.  “Jack who wrote these and what exactly do
    they say?” Bette demands.

     

    “Well they are all written by people who wish to remain
    unknown as they are all signed anonymous. 
    What each of the three has in common is that they all allude to you
    having founded the MYV.  How they found
    that out I don’t know but from there they each draw direct lines to some sort
    of misbehavior on your part each with varying degrees of recrimination.” Jack
    pauses here to let Bette absorb what he has said.

     

    “The MYV, they each mention the MYV is that why you know
    about these so quickly?” Bette is still trying to piece this whole thing
    together in her mind.

     

    “Yes, Jackie called me first thing this morning.  Bette have you told anyone or know of anyone
    besides myself and Jackie who even know about your involvement in the MYV?”
    Jack asks as he needs to get to the bottom of what’s going on here.

     

    Before Bette answers Jack she thinks of Alice. 
    A flash of anger courses through Bette at the thought that Alice would betray and
    violate her and her family in such a manner. 
    “Jack I need to call you back!”

     

    “Bette wait ” Jack starts.

     

    Bette immediately slams her hand down on the phone cutting
    Jack off mid-sentence.  Picking it back
    up she begins dialing Alice.

     

    ***

    Tina and Jackie together had made good headway on what the
    official MYV response would be to the editorials.  Feeling that they had the situation well in
    hand, Tina was just getting up to go back to her own office when Cheryl comes
    running into Jackie’s office.  “Quick,
    turn on the TV.  Reverend Pillary is
    giving a press conference.”   

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    5. Sorry havnt commented in in ages really crappy computer ! and ive been playing catchup (very slowely) so now im up to speed and as always the story is riviting and exciting so looking forward to next chapter what more can i say this is still up there with the best.

    6. you have got my panties in a twist with this. poor bette, she did it for the greater good. al better be quick on her feet. i think bette might have an axe to grind, wrong person this time. thanks, girl

    7. Given how I have felt about Alice in this story, I was extremely gratified to see that Alice did not capitulate and hand over Bette’s head on a silver platter at her editor’s request. Although she has not fully redeemed herself with me, she is making strides. Now, will she continue to see the big picture is the question.

      Alice has got to understand on some level, that Bette will think she was these editorials come from her, or at the very least she was the fountainhead that created the leak. If she can understand that fact, and does not react when Bette comes after her, then they, along with Tina, will be able to join their forces against Helena (or the anonymous source) and best her at her own game. She still doesn’t know that they are aware of her foundation misdeeds.

      At first I was surprised that the newspapers would publish such anonymous editorials without indicating that they have been able to confirm the accusations. But then again, I would imagine that The Peabody Foundation has had close ties to those publications for sometime. The Peabody Foundation no doubt, is well respected – so why would they question Helena’s integrity?

      Very nice visual of the Reverend Pillary on the steps of the MYV, with hands up in blessing. Gave me the feeling he was on the steps of an alter or his pulpit. Sort of a ‘let he who is without sin, cast the first stone’ kind of admonishment. Very nice, indeed.

      The celerity with which Reverend Pillary was able to orchestrate and address a press conference leads me to believe that this is not the first time he has had to step into the fray. He was quite media savvy and always the politician.

      If they are able to discredit the anonymous source immediately, that will aid in truncating any further attempts by Helena to dismantle Bette. Which in turn could allow Bette to remain out of the spotlight just as she has wanted all along.

      Exceptional chapter, Jwet. Like you said, we are getting into the smackdown with earnest now!

    9. Glad that Alice is not succumbing to threats from her editor and betrays her family. Don’t fret! With all the brains behind the family and extended family at the MYV, they will overcome Helena’s evil intent. Helena, on the other hand, will get a taste of the girl’s medicine!!! Being calm and collected is the only way to battle this attack on Bette and the MYV by you know who. Didn’t Winnie Mann once say to Bette that Helena gets a kick out of anyone rising to her bait?! The Reverend certainly did an excellent job in his handling of the press in front of the foundation’s office. I hope that he will remain calm as he speaks with Jackie and Tina and that Jackie will keep Bette out of this.

      Thanks for posting, Jenny. Hope you’ll feel better soon.

    15. ok Jwet if you come to visit me on rehab please bring some candys..lol..im dying for next chapter..the truth is always the best and wise solution..please post soon thanks :o)

    16. I have been following this story for months. I love all of the drama and twists and turns in it. Now, what will Jackie and Tina say to the Rev.? LOL! I wonder if Alice will lose her job behind this? And who is the anonymous one? Enquiring minds want to know. It has the smell of HELL-ena; but you never know. She could have gotten someone else to do her dirty work. SO WHO DID IT? =)

      You’re doing a fantastic job with this story. I have loved it since I read the very first chapter.

    17. It’s so cool to see all the pieces coming together. Alice is the wild card in all this…what is she going to do? I can’t wait for Helena to get caught. Great chapter and I hope you’re feeling better.

    19. Hey Jwet I’m still anxious to known I think Helena have something to do with this News! I think Helena have also access with the editor Office she everywhere LOL! I’m just guess Jwet Thanks for update!!

    22. great speech Reverend, and really great chapter J. I had a lot of fun with Alice’s last name watching TLW and now, what you wrote that was funny too.Anyway, it’s always nice to me to see some trace of Polish (esp. there’s no TLW on TV here). I’m looking forward to next chapter, as always.

    23. Is he a good guy or bad guy, Reverend Pillary? I think he is a good guy since Bette has such respect for him and he for her, even though he does not like “gay”; he treats Bette with great respect.

      So, I think at the end of the day, Reverend Pillary and Alice will save the day. Yes, I’m still cheering for Alice!!!!

      Have you been sick? I hope all is well.

      No beans…..promise…..no beans…..

      Thanks for this story!

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