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    From Afar

    Story written on January 8, 2006 by Jwet.
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    Chapter 160 – Our Family


     

    Finally it came to the Robert Scrivner Award for Creative Grant making.  This award was established to recognize a grantmaker who has demonstrated outstanding creativity.  It honors grantmakers who, with a combination of vision, principle and personal commitment, are making a critical difference in a creative way.  The award was created as a memorial to the late Robert Winston Scrivner, former staff associate of the Rockefeller Fund and first executive director of the Rockefeller Foundation.  "It seems particularly appropriate that tonight’s award winner was mentored by the current director of the Rockefeller Foundation.  This newcomer has lived up to every idea this award encompasses.  It is with great pleasure that I present this years Robert Scrivner Award to Christina Kennard, Director of the Motif Yen Valor Foundation.
     


     


     

    The hall breaks into a loud applause that continues as Tina rises to make the journey to the front of the room and onto the stage.  To anyone who didn’t know Tina’s body as well as Bette, they wouldn’t notice anything but to Bette it was obvious.  Tina was just beginning to show, she was little over two months pregnant.  She certainly had the beautiful glow of someone who is pregnant.  Tina climbs onto the podium, she is all smiles with her face aglow in warmth and natural beauty.  As she approaches the podium she looks over the crowd and settles on Bette’s shining face.  Bette’s pride in Tina can clearly be seen as Bette feels like her heart is about to burst.  Their eyes meet across the hall and they connect in unspoken joy as if they are the only ones in the room.  The award presenter touching Tina’s elbow with the award to present it bringing her back to the moment.  
     


     


     

    "I want to thank my family for all the loving support they all provide me that allows me to go forth in this world.  You may know some of them but they are all sitting back at that table over there.  I have to tell you I have been so blessed for the love and encouragement they have supplied me.  It’s been an interesting year with lots of ups and downs and they have all rallied around me and mine to keep us safe and whole.  Thanks to you for this award and to them for making it possible.  Thank you." Tina finishes holding up her award and backing away from the podium to the applause of all.
     

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    1. I’ve printed this lot (last 4 chps) out to read ‘in hot water’ tonight – until then its LA LA LAH CAN’T HEAR YOU! NO SPOILERS PLEASE!!!Get back to ya when I’ve read it!

    2. What a wonderful and excellent and happy ending. So happy for them and they all wonderful. Thank you for sharing this story with us and hope you will have a new one coming soon. Ok thank you, excellent!

    4. I’ve just rushed in from a long car journey to find this closing chapter posted. Have to get my breath back and will comment properly as soon as I can. This has been one of the must-read stories!

    5. Amazing, absolutely amazing…I have read it all and then again, thank you for all your time, effort, thought, dedication and so much more. All who read what you write are better off…But I must say that you have your reasons and in theory this story could have gone on another 6mths or longer and hopefully you have something else brewing after a bit of a rest..But I was so looking forward to how you were going to get Helena thru her mess. As you haven’t, I must say that I love how you wrapped things up, all questions answered nothing left to wonder…..THANKYOU, THANKYOU, THANKYOU….

    6. I’ve watched this story evolve and you as a writer grow and improve with it. It seemed that you always had 2 or 3 subplots going at any given time yet you managed to keep them going and in the end bring them all together for a wonderful ending. Bravo Jenny. I look forward to your next story….there will be one yes?

    7. No I don’t want it to be over, maybe a sequel? lol please? Great chapter as always. I love it. I hope you’ll come back and write, hopefully about Tibette lol I’ll read anyway, you are a great writer. Thank you for this story. Bye ;)

    9. What a wonderful story and a beautiful happy ending, thnks for this journey, look forward to the next journey you take us, it might have to be soon as you may have to cheer us up when S3 starts you could be the happy alternative

    10. I was hoping for some fireworks between Tina/Bette/Helena, but this is much more classy. Bette and Tina will not stoop so low. Not sure how I feel about Bette being the director of Peabody Foundation; more fireworks from Helena as Helena already feels that Peggy wants Bette as her daughter instead of her. I liked the banter between the girls at the dinner table, very “family”! I sincerely hope you continue writing, if not this storyline than another? If you don’t, I will miss you very much. Would coffee work as bribe? Thank you.

    11. i can’t believe it’s over…you didn’t lie when you said that as soon as tina learns about bette being there during delivery that it will be over…*sigh* i want more…new story, sequel, prequel, whatever…just write

    13. Well this was a great chapter and a great ending. I am sooo sad to see it end, but I know it probably had to. I am hoping that you have another story coming to us as the two you’ve written have been totally awesome and I could read them over and over again. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. If you decide to write another one, I will definitely be here to read it.

    14. Nine months to tell your tale. It has been a glorious ride, totally engrossing, meaningful and entertaining. Never boring. It is as if you’ve finally given birth to this complete being: your story of Bette and Tina. Brava. I’ll be looking for your name on the fanfic list.

    16. ohmigod! it’s over…. hopefully a final chappy? :DGreat story… fantastic journey…. i luved every step of it and every twist and turn. You are awesome!! Look forward to your next endeavour. ;)

    17. Can’t believe it’s really over as I’ve read this story from the beginning. Thank you for such nuanced, evolving and thoroughly developed characters. I could always count on you for a powerful and entertaining story of substance and consistency. Look for a PM.

    18. Thank you for sharing your talent with us…it’s been a good ride with lots of twists and turns…I appreciate the ending so much! BTW – the ride was so good I’m not getting out of the car…you need to start another journey!

    19. Jwet – thanks for the awesome and fun story with to many twists and turns and so much family. Looking forward to whatever you decide to write next. Thank you so much.

    20. I`m with Seahurst:”Standing ovation, Hands clapping, feet stomping, whistle blowing”. It`s been quite a journey but finally, here we are. Definettly one of my favorites and I`m looking forward for the nex one. Again, THANK YOU for sharing this history with us. A loyal fan.

    21. Wow! I can’t believe this is the end. I’m going to miss this B&T storyline -I’m just a sucker for happy endings :)By the way, did you ever finish the “Let it Go” story? I really liked that one too. Please keep writing and I’ll keep reading!

    22. I’m with Seahurst too on the “Standing ovation, hands clapping”, etc. Brava!! It’s been a most excellent journey, J, and a most excellent ending. I loved the girls’ conversation at the award dinner, loved that Peggy wants Bette to take over as the Director of the Peabody Foundation, loved how supportive Tina is, loved that Bette is putting her family first, loved the happy ending…I just love your writing. And I’m gonna miss it. Please don’t stay away too long. I hope that idea you have brewing in your head will be another worthy adventure we’ll be taken on soon. Thank you.

    23. Sorry I’m late posting…been out of town, but I’ve read the last few chapters. I’ve enjoyed this story from the very beginning. You are a very talented writer. I hope there will be a sequel coming or a new story you’ve sunken your teeth into.

    24. Thank you for an amazing story. You are so inspiring as a writer. It was wonderful to read this series, I have laughed and cried through two of your stories now. We share the same vision for what would have happened to this band of friends and Bette and Tina.Bravo JWET!!

    25. Jenny, this story was amazing. You are a fantastic writer and storyteller. You deserve to take a break, but please come back to us with another story. I will read anything you write and after seeing the first episode of the new season, we diffently need writers like you to keep writing loving B&T stories. Take care and hope to see a new story from you soon.

    26. >standing up to join the ovation< Brava, JWET! Congratulations on a job well done. It's been a great pleasure to read your story. Thanks for sticking with it and rewarding all of us with a joy of an ending. Keep writing!As for me, I will try to honor your request and I thank you for making it.

    27. I can’t believe its over! Wow!i loved this story J. I liked how you tied it all together, peggy not quite getting there in time to save Helena – if she went to an ENGLISH Boarding school – she’ll cope with jail!Bette letting slip on the stand that she was there – I coul just picture it – loved the way you wrote that scene!So what now? a Hiatus while you watch S3 with the rest of us – or do you have plans for a new story? – Cos I’ll read anything you care to write!

    28. Jwet,Am tearful as I say goodbye to this wondrous tale. It has been such a journey; a marvelous adventure that you have allowed me to participate in.I need to read the last few chapters before commenting on the story and finale but I trust in your great talent and amazing abilities to carry this through to a natural conclusion.Many, many thanks for this great gift.Awaiting your next story.Your Loyal Fan.

    31. hey girl i’m home finally we had a death in the family that’s why i was gone so long even missed the first two episodes of l word– what a fantastic job you have done in writing this story– i believe the show should of followed you what wonderful loving imagies you wrote and we actually could feel and see in our minds and heart i’m just so blown away its truely one of the most beautiful examples of love that i have every read i just can’t find the right words except this was so great that we could never hgive you enough stars i give you the sky the universe of stars with love from our hearts thank you can’t wait to see what you’ll write next please don’t keep us waiting to long but you do deserve a rest thanks for teaching me about true love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    32. Well i cant believe its over,it came to such a natural end i have to admi i had a lump in my throat there for awhile …lol But dont you just love happy endings… Again Thankyou so much for shareing all this with us, really looking forward to reading whatever you have planned for the future,if its half as good as this story then it will be amazeing.Cya B

    33. I can’t believe I read your story since 3/31/05, you’re an incredible writer, thank you very much to share your talent with us. It’s been beautiful from the first chapter, full of love and emotions, thank you again.

    34. Oh and I forgot to say – we got these two up on the pedestal and what more could a woman ask for than these two Happily Ever After? Well there is something actually, that pedestal, its in my garden, entry fee applicable but binoculars are included in the fee, night visions apply after 8p.m. Please form an orderly queue.

    35. hi i have been your avid fan from the time you wrote your story ‘LET IT GO” and now From Afar. The beauty of your stories are that its different from the rest of those found here (I am not saying those others are not good – in fact, everyone of them are excellent) but yours – well, something about them that makes me eagerly awaits for the next chapter and the next and the next. I am sad to see the end of this story but i am sure or hoping that there will be a new one soon. Pls do keep writing as you do write beautifully….you deserve every awards!

    36. Well mate, its been a hell of a journey, an absolute epic! And the only way I can describe it is to use the words, in full capital letters, that can only descibe your story and what it has done for me, HOLY FUCKING COW. And, WOW, you used it! I knew Tina would look amazing with that “glow” about her – great!!! Bette & Tina have been on a very long, emotional and painful journey since the beginning of From Afar and they have become so familar to us that we even have our own unique names for them….. SHSL & SST, on the highest pedestal know to man or beast, fully furnished with heated swimming pool and red crushed velvet cushions, and carved in the wood of the front door “SHSL & SST 4 EVER”.

    37. hi i have been your avid fan from the time you wrote your story ‘LET IT GO” and now From Afar. The beauty of your stories are that its different from the rest of those found here (I am not saying those others are not good – in fact, everyone of them are excellent) but yours – well, something about them that makes me eagerly awaits for the next chapter and the next and the next. I am sad to see the end of this story but i am sure or hoping that there will be a new one soon. Pls do keep writing as you do write beautifully….you deserve every awards!

    38. I will miss this story! However you wrote the ending so well that I don’t feel as if I am missing anything. lol…how does it feel? 160 chapters, 9 months, and roller coaster of a ride done.Don’t stay away too long. I know I will miss your writing too much for that. You never know when I will show up at your door step and demand more! Thanks J!

    40. SEE it has all come full circle. That first award Tina got although she may have deserved it. I always felt she got it b/c of Helena. This time she really deserved this award. For all that Bette suffered throughout this story it finally comes full circle for her. She made her pennants for the wrong she did and now she once again has it all. A loving wife, daughter, friends and a great job. Jwet I am somewhat at a loss for words about this story. It touched my heart and grabbed my mind at a time when I really needed it last year. Giving me something to look forward to every day and to top it off I made the best friend in the world by meeting you. Thank you for more than you will ever truly know. Luv your friend TK

    41. Hi, I’m one of your silent reader, but I can’t remain silence now, I’ve to say I really enjoy reading your brilliant story. Thanks for giving us a wonderful story of yours. Cheers Jwet!

    42. Sorry I wasn’t on board for the entire ride, but the part I saw was a gas. Neatly wrapped up conclusion. Howerver, with Bette becoming director of the Peabody foundation, Peggy ought to consider getting some body guards for when Helena gets out of the clink. It’s bound to driver her crazier still. Say, is there a story line here?

    44. Jwet…THANK YOU for writing this lovely story, the twists and turns in it have been a glorious ride!! Please take a short break from your writng but please, please continue, your fans will NEED their JWET fix! Alice had the best question….WHAT ARE those Monday monring car-pool conversations between Tina and Samantha…..hmmmm…..would they be rated NC-17????? LMAO Anyway, thanks again my dear friend.

    45. The finish line has now been crossed…”sigh”..it has indeed come full circle, it has been an absolute joy and pleasure to read your story. I thank you for taking the time to write and share your story with us Jwet.

    46. I’m one of your silent readers JWET and I just want to tell you that I love this story. Your chapters are so detailed and full of character development. I will miss your writing so please come back soon. Thank you.

    48. I can’t believe that it’s over. This has been a very enjoyable read since the very beginning. I look forward to hearing what’s going to happen from you next!

    50. Jwet,Your writing talents are amazing. This has truly been the most outstanding story I have read on this site. The “”happy ever after ending was just the icing on the cake. Thank you, you will be missed by all of us that have been reading this story, since the behinning. Hope you have another one stashed away that you will be sharing soon.

    51. Admittedly, I have yet to catch up on this story. You have posted much faster than I have had time to read and am many chapters behind. I’m glad I clicked on your story this morning hoping to just get a current overview of events thus learning this was concluding. Do return if you find further inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

    52. Thanks for another wonderful story… For remaining true to your characters, for the twists and turns in a well organized plot … and for punishing Helena. :) A real tour de force.

    54. Jwet, you are a blessing! This is truly one of the best and definitely the most unique fanfics I have ever read…and you finished it!!! We should thank you for that alone. The twists, the turns, the drama, the secret that took forever to be told, the love, and finally the joy. Jenny baby, you are a blessing! THANK YOU!!

    56. Thank you so much for sharing this story with us. I’m sad that it’s over. It’s cool though that Tina is pregnant again and that Helena is doin time. Could there possibly be a follow up just to see if Tina gave birth to a boy or a girl????Thanks again

    58. Standing ovation J…Hands clapping, feet stomping, whistle blowing…standing ovation. Thank you for the incredible amount of time and thought you put into this story.

    60. I am saddened by the ending of this wonderfully written story. I have enjoyed this story from it’s beginning. I was extremely happy that it ended the way it did. I hope that you will continue to grace us with your thoughtful, and well put together stories. Thank you!!

    61. Lovely and outstanding!!! What more can I say that has not already been said?!? This was a great read and I do hope you come back. Thanks again for sharing your amazing talent!!!

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