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From Afar
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Jack pauses a moment more as he looks from Tina to Bette. He knows that something has just happened but at the moment it was escaping him. Clearing his voice he once again moves towards Bette in the witness stand.
"Yes, so Ms. Porter let me review. You noticed the Peabody Stamp on the photos at MOCA and to you that meant these photos were the property of the Peabody Foundation and as such any waiver releasing them for viewing would have to be between Ms. Kennard and the Peabody Foundation correct?" Jack says leading Bette.
Bette momentarily looks lost as she pulls her eyes away from Tina and focuses them back on Jack. Finally Bette answers "Yes".
"OK with that there was one more piece of information I was hoping you could provide. This concerns the sperm donor that Ms. Kennard was inseminated with. The two of you chose that particular donor together didn’t you?"
"Yes we did." Bette answers directly still with her mind on Tina and not really what her answers are. The only thought running through her mind at this moment is that Tina now knows she was in the delivery room and she needs to explain. She needs to get her somewhere in private where they can talk.
Jack had hoped that Bette would run with that answer a little now looks closely at Bette and realizes that she is not there with him, as she needs to be. Moving to take a stance directly in front of her in the hopes of pulling her focus back to him. "Ms. Porter could you explain a little how you arrived at this donor?"
Before Bette could answer that question there is an interruption as a woman comes busting through the closed courtroom doors. The woman runs directly up to Jason Wanger, Richard Cramit’s attorney and hands him a note.
The undercurrent going around his court today does not amuse Judge Russell and this interruption put him over the top. "Mr. Wanger what is the meaning of this interruption?"
Jason opens the note and reads it. With the color drains from his face, Jason stands up to address the judge "Your honor please excuse this interruption. I seem to have an emergency, which has direct bearing on this case. I respectfully request a recess."
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(51 votes, average: 3.53 out of 5)
OK ive waited so long for that and YES YES YES it was so worth it,right now i dont really care about Helena tho i know its a huge part of the story!!! i think youve done an amazeing job with not just this chapter but this whole complicated intense story…Excuse me now but im going to go back and read it again…sigh!
Ah, Helena gets a royal kick in the behind and Bette & Tina are complete, I like that just fine! Great Peggy P.
Finally, the last secret is out, great how you got Helena out of the courtroom, is Helena going to prison, dying to find out what happens.
Yes!!!!!! I knew it!! I knew it!!I knew it!! I remembered that Bette was in there during the delivery! Hahahaha! Now, deal with THAT Helena! Ha!Great update! I am doing my happy dance! OUTSTANDING!
I really wanted to comment earlier about how Tina will be when she finds out that Bette was there and Bette didn’t tell her. I was hoping that you will write a compassionate and understanding Tina (of Bette’s promise to Dr. Wilson) but I didn’t want to influence you; but my gut feeling told me that you will write this chapter as you did. It is definetly not too long. I think Helena finally realizes the consequences of her actions. I wonder if Peggy will have the resources/power to get Helena out of this one. Thanks for double posting today. btw: my team is losing! Boo.Thanks. Many many Thanks!
Ah… SHSL & SST are complete, magic.
Now the circle is complete. No gapping holes. The strength of their love is a fortress against all those that would attempt to come between them. A ring of fire that purifies that perfect love. Jwet, this has been an incredible journey you have allowed us to take. I shudder to think that you almost gave up on it. Thank you for hanging in there as we all are so much richer because you did.
for me this chapter is an equivalent for “omg…omfg..” scene. it was so worth waiting! I love how you wrote it, thanks so much J!
Oh my god you are a master at this, if I could have one wish in this world it would be that you could write a book no a series of books on Bette and Tina as I would read them and read them and read them. Magical, trulely magical
Awesome. I’ve been so anxious for Tina to find out and you did a superb job. Was absolutely perfect. Looking forward to the next chapter.
aaahhhhhh!
Ahhhhh…big sigh…big goofy grin!! But, could someone please tell me what SHSL and SST stand for?? Thanks J…this was perfect!!!
Awww… That was just WONDERFUL!! Simply WONDERFUL!! Me = Very happy!! Thanks, great chapter!
Brilliant!!!
Brilliant!!!
I don’t know you do it: write 150+ chapters that are so well integrated and complex but it all makes sense and is so logical. Wonderful!
YEAH!!! YEAH!! YEAH!!That was amazing, Jwet You are one of the few writers that melt this frozen heart..:PKeep posting…!!
this was perfect…thank you
not far off from taking your bow..and letting us throw you flowers. 159 chapters and with your writing…I could read 150 more. They are complete. thank you
How can you be angry with someone that loves you that much? Helena will look good in Jail house orange. It a shame that Peggy has to go throught this. She has always done so much for so many. Helena didnt know that Bette knew that the nurse was holding Tina hand. She is a wicked human bit of s**t. thanks
I loved Tina’s reaction, her understanding. There is so much love between them. What a way to reveal the secret. I thought Jack was going somewhere with his question to Bette about the authenticity of the photos and then boom, there it was. Good job, J. Now, on to the finale too see what Helena gets!! Thanks again.
Oh my gosh you know how into this part of the story I have been – amazing, simply amazing :)!
Excellent!!! This story is phenomonal abd beautifully written. I have enjoyed it so much and i will be sad to see it go. However I believe you have taken the story as far as it could go. I hope this is not the last I read from you..maybe a B&T beginning with a twist?!? until then I will be rereading your other story(the title just left my mind. Can’t wait for the next chapter!!!
This is the one I’ve been waiting for and it was perfect. Bette deserved a private moment to tell Tina she witnessed their child’s birth and you found a wonderful way to do it. Thank you for kicking Helena to the curb in a way that she couldn’t be rescued by money. Now I’m ready to say goodbye to this masterfully written story. You’ve earned a rest and I’ll be here patiently awaiting whatever you write.
*sniff sniff* another great chapter!!! I’m so glad the Bette told Tina. *sigh* keep writing. I’ll be reading.
I figured the secret would eventually be told through the pictures – never guessed on the witness stand…I LOVED IT!! I’ve been waiting SO long for Tina to find out…such beautiful torture, J.
Excellent excellent excellent. This is unfuckingbelievable, when Bette say the nurse that was holding Tina’s hand, I gasp and shock that she did say it out loud in court and happy that Tina know, they are talk and everything good now. This is awesome and about Helena is funny and love to see every step she going down, Peggy is good. Now let see what’s next, thanks!
Wonderful!
OK now I can breathe. My lil’ happy dance has been cocked and ready to go for a very long time. For a story that at one point I thought would only go in one direction. You have taken us on so many adventures since I first started reading From Afar. Thank you for your wonderful friendship and all the fun I had when you allowed me to share and be a part of this. GR8 Minds think alike. :) I cannot beleive the wonderful friendship I now have with you thanks to this web site and your story catching my heart from the very first. I hate to say it but, how in the world do you ever out do this story. It had everything and I will always love it. Thank you so much my friend for sharing. TK
OMG! That was a brilliant way to reveal that Bette was there. Only Tina, Bette and the HellBitch knew. Heh. I love this story and am sorry it is coming to an end but look forward to your next story *wink, wink* Great job!
I am going to cry that was so sweet!