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Great Unexpectations Chapter 12
"Nakins!!", Angie said excitedly as she reached up for them. She held them with all the pride and sense of duty of an armed soldier escorting his country’s flag into battle. Bette walked behind her as Angie toddled to the patio door. Tina watched her girls make their way to the pool and marveled at how alike they were. At how, though it was not biologically possible, Angie was every bit as much Bette’s daughter as her own. Now, regretfully free of Bette’s seduction attempt, Tina turned her attentions back to her food and hummed happily.
Ten minutes later, Bette and Angie returned. Angie’s mood was slightly sour, as Bette tried to contain her laughter. "What’s up, Babe? What happened?", Tina said as she watched them coming back in.
"Somebody", Bette said, pointing down to Angie "doesn’t like it when you straighten the napkins after she’s laid them down."
Tina grinned. "Oh yeah, that’s right. She’s been doing that lately. Not just napkins, either. Anything that she does. I let her ‘help’ me stir eggs once. After she was done, I tried to take over to make sure they were ready. She pitched a royal fit. She likes things done her way and she’s very stubborn about it. I wonder who she gets that from", Tina said looking straight ahead with accusing eyes. Bette took in the look and volleyed it back to Tina.
They smiled as they raced each other to get it out first. "Not it!!", they said in unison, giggling. "Must be Marcus", Tina said. "Must be", Bette agreed as she leaned in for a kiss. "That poor man", Tina sighed. "If he only knew." They had long ago decided to attribute any unpleasant characteristic displayed by Angie to Marcus Allenwood. Not that there were many. Though they joked, he was actually held in highest regard by both Bette and Tina. In those tender moments when they watched Angie sleep, they would send up a silent prayer thanking God that Marcus had agreed to be a donor.
Later…
As Bette prepared the charcoal for the grill she watched Tina enjoying a well earned moment of rest on her favorite pool side lounger. She was holding Angie, also asleep, close to her chest. Bette admired the sight of the two most beautiful girls in the world. Her heart swelled. She was finally allowing herself to believe that this could really happen. She could really have her family back. Looking back on all the heartache and misery they had caused each other, she admitted to herself that there was a time, not too long ago, she would not have given herself the option of dreaming of days like this. She had even managed to convince herself she didn’t want days like this anymore. Too much to have. Too much to lose. Now, though, she struggled not to rush things. Even though it was Tina who had made the first move at their reconciliation, it was Bette who now wanted so badly to have the whole nine yards. She was already envisioning one home. Joint checking. New rings. The last two weeks had been such a whirlwind. Has it only been two weeks? Yes. Two weeks since I told Jodi goodbye. Two weeks since I said yes to Tina. Yes to Tina. I made her wait a week for that ‘yes’. What the hell took me so long? She’s Tina. She’s Angie’s mother. She’s my family.
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(21 votes, average: 4.86 out of 5)
Hmmmmmmm, okay when are you gonna let us in on it. Love the teasing and flirting between Bette and Tina, and you gotta love both of them looking upon the vision of the other with Angelica.
Money doesn’t erase everything, and the way Faye is throwing it about shows she’s got a lot of guilt to try and erase. But Bette’s right, it’s time for that nonsense to come to an end. I loved the bits with Angelica, she’s so cute. Actually her moms were quite cute, too! Nice chapter, red. Thanks for the update. (And as for how often you want to post… do whatever you’re comfy with, but I like a nice long read myself. Cheers!)
I glad Bette going to get to the bottom of this Buckley thing. I don’t care if Buckley is looking for redemption or not, she needs to stay the heck away from them. Take her guilt, take her money, and go to confession or something, but stay away from B&T and their family. I still think the woman’s a snake waiting to attack. Don’t have Tina come back and finish her off.
I vote for short chapters every day or two.
I think Faye is after one Bette Porter. Bette might be getting into a big fight and trying to keep Tina out of jail for killing Faye. Love that Angie so like both mothers. thanks
Wow. I loved this chapter. Especially the first half. Very, very compelling. My chest tightened reading Bette’s thoughts while Tina was sleeping with Angie. So beautiful. I can’t wait for more of that. PPS.
Alright AlphaBette is on the case. Maybe now we can get to the bottom of what Ms. Buckley is up to. PPS.
Oh yeah lite and sweet is just right and you totally had me crackin’ up with this statement…”She likes things done her way and she’s very stubborn about it…I wonder who she gets that from, Tina said looking straight ahead with accusing eyes.” You made me laugh tears with that one! The way you wrote the scene, leading up to it and your timing is what makes it so funny! I think Angie gets her stubbornness from both Bette and Tina! LOL! I love your writing. I check in several times every day looking for your story, so I love it when you post every couple of days or so. Waiting 6 days can be torture but your writing is always worth the wait, so do what you must…please just don’t stop! Thank you Red! More please!
Wonderful writing. I like this length read or longer. The more frequent the posting sometimes it’s easier to follow the story.
They´re so at easy:) PPS
That was a beautiful description of Bette and Angie and then Tina and Angie. I am so in love with that family and well the entire gang as a family. You make it fun to believe in love and family again. I noticed that you like the Tigers. They are playing about the same way the Cubs are playing now. Lordy be we need some help.
wow, I have just found this story and read all the chapters. I love your writing, what a great story. please post soon 8-)
Thanks for the beautiful update. Your updates are a pleasure to read.
Loving this story and your writing as always. I vote for shorter chapters, posted more frequently–its too hard to wait :). Thanks for the update.
Most powerful writer, good to get an update. Love that you always write with great attention to detail. The little scene, what kit sees while watching Bette and Tina by the pool while Bette is calming Tina plays in my mind as much as scenes with powerful dialogue. Reading this chapter before work this am is really nice way to start the day, especially with Bette giving herself permission to believe and all the wonderul happy feelings she is experiencing. Anyway you want to post is fine, really appreciate all the time you put in and that you share with us. Thanks
lovely tale…bette so understands tina…more…
The Faye Buckley storyline adds suspense, but your portrayal of the Porter-Kennard family is especially captivating. I’m with jp22 on the chapter-length issue.
Wow, Tina has been a firecracker lately!
BTW, no darkhorse please!
That was great!