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Jackie just finished with her seventh phone call and wanted
to get at least four more in before she called it a day. After lunch with Tina, Jackie had felt
compelled to contribute to Tina’s effort to get to the bottom of what was
happening with these non-profits. It
wasn’t so much that she wanted to go after Helena Peabody as she wanted to
protect Bette Porter. With all the
different aspects that Jackie had seen in Bette, she had seen her love and
devotion as her most admirable quality.
Bette was an amazing woman and Jackie wanted nothing more than to cover
Bette’s back in any way she could. But
the more she researched this particular problem the more she was changing her
opinion. She was beginning to see a
great injustice which she somehow felt compelled to correct.
Jackie had just been able to leave voicemails for many of
the calls but in the instances where she could actually connect with someone it
helped that she either knew them or they knew of Jackie. She had to chuckle in that she never thought
she was that popular but it surprised her a little how many people knew of
her.
Having a report with the person she was talking to let the
conversation flow more freely. This
allowed for questions and answers which weren’t the official party line. Any whiff of misappropriations of funding is
the kiss of death in the non-profit business.
When you rely on donations for your livelihood it’s never a
good thing to let people believe that the money they give freely is going to
some fat cat, fancy lunch or other extravagance that doesn’t help the needy
face that you have on display. One fact
that struck Jackie was all of the people who had been relieved of their duties
as a result of the incidents recorded in those articles none where currently
employed in the non-profit industry.
What a waste of good talent.
Jackie was just shaking her head at the thought of what had
gone on as she picked up the phone to dial the next number on her list. It seemed that Ms. Helena Peabody was a
blight on the non-profit industry.
***
Tina could tell that Bette wasn’t in her usual jovial self
when she walked in the door. It was only
because Tina knew her so well that gave her the insight to be able to tell that
something was on Bette’s mind. She was
quieter and more reserved than normal but other than that it would appear that
all was well as Bette gave no other clue as to her disposition.
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It’s so cool that Tina asked Bette to adopt Anna. Now about that 5 million, all I can say is yikes! Will Tina be upset or will she understand?
What! great chapter Jwet. Now that bette is going to adopt anna the family will be complete. i think tina will be happy about the 5 mil.
I’m thinking they should take the 5 million and by some god awful island in the middle of nowhere (maybe between Africa and Australia, the closer to Antartica the better). Kidnap Helena and dump her ass on it. I’m sure you have 5 million better ideas on how they could spend that money hiding up your sleeve. Thanks for writing.
Does Tina know about the Foundation?
thanks for thinking about us (as always). have fun on Saturday!
whoa 5 mil. poor tinas probably gonna have an attack of something. heehee. as always your writing leaves me wanting me. i love how they interact. they talk, listen, think. cant get any better than that.
yes the houses in the north end of the city are quite breathtaking. while on your trips later, if should take a pass at slc again. b&tf and i would so love to meet you even if its in the airport. adoring fans, ya know ;) theres always next year for the pig roast.
damn 5 million!!! excellent J!!
i am sooo happy about Tinas decision about Annas adoption…now Bette have to talk about the foundation meaning and Annas birth..amazing as always J thanks
Hopefully, Tina will not take Bette’s,take the offer as being Anna’s other mother. I look forward to your next chapter, please post soon.
That was such a nice update. Looking like Jackie will get to the bottom of one Helena Peabody. Awesome that Tina asked Bette to adopt Anna. Now about the 5 mil. Knowing Tina she’s not gonna be happy at first, but I’m sure Bette will bring her around. Imagine loving someone that much that even if your not together that no matter what you want to know that they’ll be taken care of. I say lets get past this, then the truth about the foundation.
Great chapter Jwet, I love that Tina has asked Bette to adopt Anna and completely unite thier family. There is no way that Tina should be upset about the 5 million. Tina needs to relize that this was done during a time that Bette had no idea or hope that they would get back together. Talk about a selfless act. How many people would give someone 5 million with no strings attached. Heck, Helena would have been trying to take or still the 5 million. Heah Tina, if you don’t want it you can roll the 5 million over to my bank account. It would go a long way given the current gas prices—hee, hee. Thanks Jwet, have a good time and bring us back a new chapter.
You know I am such a softy for anything concerning them and baby :) – great chapter.
EXCELLENT!! As always…I think Tina will put the money to good use… Afterall she does run a non profit…LOL Post soon I want Bette to tell Tina about being in the delivery room with her….PLEASE!!!
aahhhh…to be the recipient of Bette’s love and adoration. where exactly does one sign up? thanks for this- nice chapter!
Bette can set up a trust fund for me if Tina doesn’t want it. I just love the person that Bette has become. Please post soon.
K
Excellent as always. Such a sweet chapter.
5 MILL………DAMN…..GREAT JOB JWET..WILL WE EVER GET TO ANNA’S BIRTH??????HAVE A GOOD TIME AT THE PIG ROAST…DAMN HELENA TO HELL………THANKS…
Hey Jwet, will Tina need the smelling salts or a glass of Cognac, or maybe both..lol…Tina asking Bette to adopt Anna, ah so sweet….brilliant chapter
as always.
Have a great pig roast feast.
Thank you.
Oh, Jackie is a smooth one. The way she asked about Marci’s husbands fishing and then laughed at her remark…pure fundraising schmooze-speak.
She can play the game, but with integrity. The fact that she was more concerned with Bette showed her true character. Taking Helena down is just gravy.
Nice that Jackie’s reputation preceeded her, in a good way that is. Unlike Helena’s.
So, once Jackie has finished with her investigation – will Helena be making an extended visit to Martha’s old stomping groung, Camp Cupcake? Or will she be wearing the latest in designer neon orange jumpsuits as a less fashionable establishment? *snicker,snicker*
That was nice to see that Tina is so willing to let Bette have her special time with Anna. Sometimes parents can become jealous about that sort of thing. It shows that Tina has a strong sense of self as a parent, she wants the best for both Anna and Bette.
Tina’s leap off of the couch gave me a start as well. I know that antsy feeling. Unfortunately, hindsight is always 20/20. She can’t undo the past, but she can use it to strengthen the future.
So, happy that Tina finally was able to talk to Bette about adopting Anna. Bette’s emotion was genuine and touching. Very touching.
Now, as for the $5 million. Hopefully, Tina will review what Bette had said…she set up the trust BEFORE she split up with Helena. That means that Bette truly wanted only the best for both Anna and Tina. She knew that Helena could provide and that $5 million wouldn’t compare to Helena’s cash reserves, but she wanted to be there for them anyway.
Maybe Bette can explain to Tina that the money would be there if something were to happen to her, Anna would be taken care of. Like she said, it doesn’t replace what Tina herself could provide…it only makes it possible for them to persue other opportunities that they might not otherwise have sought out. Besides, by the time Anna gets to college, she may well blow through that if she goes to an Ivy League university at the rate tuitions are increasing!
Five million dollars isn’t chump change, but it isn’t enough to keep you rolling in clover the way the economy is going.
Fantastic chapter as always. Have fun with the pig roast!!!
Five million ways to love your lover and yet, only “50 ways to leave your lover”. “Just slip out the back Jack, make a new plan Stan, no need to be coy Roy, just listen to me….”
I have no idea where that came from, perhaps too much Sirrus Easy Listening Music.
Love the way you worded that For Tina and the baby and any addition ones. Even it she wasn’t with Bette she and her children and grandchildren would be taken care of.. Love that Tina wants Bette to adopt Anna.. thanks so much for posting.
Your right JWet, the super sensitive is just so sexy.
And just how much loving can one person get – Tina, god girl you are one super lucky person in this world!!! You got Bette Porter and she just wants you to be provided for no matter what……….ah some people get all the luck.
Hey, unfortunately can’t make the Pig Roast, so it will have to be the piccy and New York in 11 days!
Thanks for the chapter, Jwet. It was great as always. I love how this Bette and Tina talk to each other. take care
Yeah Tina 5 million and you are a millionaire
Like I said earlier – in fanfic land, money is easy to come by! But then again, with today’s real estate prices, maybe $5mil is not that much?
Great chapter – you show why Jackie was the woman Bette wanted to mentor Tina because she is that good!
I’m not a parent and I can see the love of parents give their children in your story.
Thanks again for another wonderful chapter.
PS: No pineapples on our roaast pigs! I don’t like pineapples either!
Hey Jwet Thanks for that wonderful Amazing Story I Love it WHOA! I’m really appreciate it Thanks.
Can Bette do a trust for me? lolol… great Jwet.. and so sweet of Tina to ask Bette to adopt Anna… can’t wait
Go Jackie….Go Jackie!! I’m doing the happy dance…and my dogs are giving me funny looks….wonder why???
I’m with Skipton…..how can I get on Bette’s list for sharing $5m….that’s alot of loving!!! And it would be fun to show my appreciation….hmmm…aahhh…ooops, better watch out or the rating police will come after me! Anyway, I think you get the picture.
JWET, thanks for the update and keeping your fans transfixed with your story…we’re on the edge of our seats waiting for the next post.
Have fun at the pig roast! oink…oink…oh, a little late for that, huh?
Holy Cow – who knew Melvin was loaded? And now Tina and Anna are too, some kind of sweet justice there. The whole chapter was sweet, especially the thought of Bette adopting Anna. Beautiful.
Thanks for this, and for your kind words to me.
I am glad that Tina asked Bette to adopt Anna and that they finally come together as a family. Excellent chapter. Looking forward to the next one.
I’ll take the five million if Tina doesn’t want it. LOL.. Awesome post Jwet. I can’t wait to get back into the loop and keep up with you.
5 million dollars?! Woo! That’s all I can say about that. As for Tina asking Bette to adopt Anna, WOW!! YAY! The family will soon be complete! Helena…that girl needs to be body slammed or something! LoL…awesome chapter Jwet, I just actually caught up once again, things have been kind of hectic, but I finally found time for myself and there’s nothing I would rather do with that time than read your wonderful story…=) thank you!