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As Bette walks past James’ desk she is greeted by his usual
cheery welcome. “Hey Boss, I have coffee
here if you need it.” James offers.
“Thanks James but I’m good.
I think I need to tackle a few things on my desk and then I’ll need you
to come in. I’ll call you.” Bette says
as she continues into her office.
James just couldn’t resist snickering once Bette had passed
as he just knew Bette would be surprised at her clean desk. The only question would be how she would take
it, Be Happy or Pissed off.
Bette slid opened her office door and took tow steps in
before she realized that her desk was clean.
Turning her head to the side with a smile she realizes it must have been
James as the files are neatly stacked with post-it signature notes sticking out
her and there. In addition there are
little notes attached explaining each file, what needs to happen as the next
‘Action Item’ as Bette likes to call them.
Trying to hide her smile, Bette moves back to her door and
screams out “James” in a loud and gruff voice.
Which was hard to do as she was still smiling and it just came out
weird.
Moving away from the door, Bette now moves behind her desk
and puts her hands on her hips, waiting for James to enter. As expected James comes a running as he burst
through Bette’s door.
“Yes Boss?” James is now all business as he is thinking this
is the pissed off Bette as he sees her standing there with her hands on her
hips.
“James what is all of this on my desk?” Bette asks pointing
with one finger at the neat stacks.
“Well it was so unusual the way you left your desk yesterday
and well I just thought I could help and well those are my thoughts but you
know I have watched you so long well I just handled things as I though you
would well here I can move everything back.” James says as he moves toward
Bette’s desk to put thing back.
“No No James this
is great.” Bette now says in a cheerful voice that makes James look twice.
“Really?” James says as it is dawning on him that Bette is
pleased.
“Yeah Really do you know how much easier you have made my
day today? I wanted to leave early and
now you have made it possible.” Bette says in a jolly mood.
“Really?” James says again.
Now Bette moves from behind her desk to stand next to James
and puts her arm around him.
“Really! Nice job I can’t thank
you enough.”
James turns a little red and looks down as he absorbs
Bette’s praise. Then it occurs to him
that Bette mentioned leaving early. “You
need to leave early?”
“Yeah, I’m moving back home this afternoon.” Bette says in a
quiet voice, a little in awe that it’s really happening.
“Really!!” James now says all excited. “That’s so great. In that case these are the only files you
need to look at.” James now says as he reaches across Bette’s desk and grabs
the largest stack and pulls out one or two files. “The rest I have taken care of already.”
Now Bette is truly smiling as she admires how James is
blossoming before her eyes. “Well thanks
James if that is the case do you happen to know if we have any spare packing
boxes around here?”
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I’ve enjoyed this story from the start. . .sorry its taken me so long to tell you! Look forward to your future submissions.
Jwet, this is one of my favorite stories, thank you for sharing it with us.
It feels good to read this chapter and my day (or night)will be even more better. Thank you
Thank you for writing this story. It makes me smille every ones in a while. I’m looking forward for the next chapters.
Hey nice one. This is a wonderful time for them and you’ve written it well. More please;0)
Bette…Bette…Bette. This is why movers were invented. To take care of these pesky little issues.
Great chapter nice build up! and nice humour with poor James! thanks
There’s no place like home!!!
reading you is like a beautiful down comforter. all cozy and safe. *sigh* loved this. i broke my hand and displaced my knuckle. fun. had the surgery on fri. driving me insane to try and type and do anything of value like work, workout. thanks for asking. post asap.
love this Bette, also Alice, she is on cooking duty. James is such a good person. Thanks
Alice, my love – they may be just clothes and suits – but just look how mighty fine they look on Ms Porter!!! Ahhhhhhhhh. Great feel good chapter Jwet!
Jwet! It’s such a great story that even the “quieter” times are a joy to read. Thanks, and yeah, I’m breathing a little easier now. ~lol~
“Second chances are a miracle of grace. They don’t happen often…” I know this quote isn’t actually part of this chapter but I’m struck by it every time I read it (and that must be at least 6 or 7 times now). It’s so true and so simply summed up. This is what I love most about your writing – time and time again I come across a little gem like that and the simple truth of the statement is so moving. Thanks for writing.
I’m all smiles – just what Monday needed!
What do you mean you’ll be back in a few days….you ruined the latest Harry Potter book for me, so the least you could do is post everyday :-). Now, about this chapter…how cute are B&T and D&A? So you’ve been thinking about Helena have you? Ghee I hope that didn’t put you into a bad mood…lol.
I’m not 100% sure what “goofy smile” means -pls remember my poor English- but I think that again I have it on my face right now.It just feels so good to see Bette’s home.
i have to agree with sweetpea theres no place like home and not just a house cuz Tinas heart is Bettes real home..i have no words to say how much i love your story..its amazing now bring it on BBC with Alice..lol.thanks Jwet
Ya, Bette’s going home! And yes Jwet, I will be coming to NY to meet you guys, Jacky talked me into it and my flight across the pond is all booked. I’m really looking forward to it
As usual, this is great. James is so nice. And finally moving home. Great chapter, please post again soon.
few days? Oooookkkkkk… dane and al get me each day… and you keep smiling and loving this story more and more. Jwet you’re absolutely fantastic.
Hey Jwet we MISSED your Story Thanks for writing back Anyway WHOA! it’s getting better and better your Story it’s not more STRESS to Read I LOVE IT only T&B OK jwet Thanks keep it going PLEASE.
JAMES is the BEST..WONDERFUL JOB.THANKS
Jwet,
Delightful. JK Rowling’s loss is definitely our gain.
This story rocks as Bette and Tina take the final steps to reconcillation and rekindling their reationship.
You have written a magical tale that has transfixed your readers with awe and wonder.
The simplest of scenes have become guiding beacons for Bette to safely traverse the stormy waters that her life had become. Through soul searching and honest, open communication Tina will lead her to the safest of habours. A place to lower the anchor and dock awhile.
As for the rest of the gang, they live and breath in this story and add so much enjoyment and a real sense of family.
Only Helena needs her ass whipped but I am sure that you will ensure that she is paid back in full for all her interfering and mischief.
Please post more real soon as I can’t wait.
Your Loyal Fan.
And the world sits right on its axis again…..thanks for a great journey….
That was great!! BUT I know you are not letting us off that easy…So is it Helena turn next or is Alice gona put a damper on things tomight…Post soon..You r the best…
more..longer chapters…please..post soon
Wow, the above comments are awesome. I agree with everyone, but Hackgirl and Moonshawdow nail it for me.
loved it!
Happy to see that Alice was only suffering a little mindless fog instead of being dead to the world in a carbohydrate coma. With just two simple words you manage to conjur up a visual that both makes me cringe and laugh…Big Bopper. For a jock, Dana is pretty resourceful, isn’t she?
Just a day in the life and you still make the simplest things endearing. Bette and Tina’s shared Mona Lisa smile, their friends happiness, Bette’s suits and James…our dear, dear James. Your story is like taking a cross country tour…so many wonderful things to see and take in…and even the rest stops are fun!
So, will it be Bette, Alice or Tina that take the wind out of Hurricane Helena? Can’t wait.
hey there- i just caught up on the last 5 or so chapters. life has been insane of late causing me to be a bit MIA but wanted to let you know how much i am enjoying your story. thanks!
Great update. Finally Bette’s going home, and the gang will be together again as it should be. Awesome.
Jwet – How you know when a story is good? It is good when after many “readings” it still makes the reader feel the same emotions as the first reading – like your story!
Thanks again for writing and posting your stories.
Oh yeah – Sorry Chase, my bad; I shouldn’t have ask the Potter question (I did learn who, though)
It’s nice to see them all happy.
One word – yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Love it!