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Great Unexpectations Chapter 12
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Her thoughts were disturbed by the sound of Tina softly shifting in the lounger. Her mother’s instinct had her arms still protectively around Angie, as she settled into a slightly different position and resumed her dozing. Bette quietly slipped into the house and returned moments later with her camera. She waited a minute to make sure that Tina and Angie were sound asleep, not wanting to wake them with the sound of the mechanical click of the shutter. She lifted the camera to her eye, quickly lowered it to adjust the settings, and then raised it again. Her whole world was in the view finder. She snapped the picture and then lowered the camera discriminantly, preferring the actual vision to the one found through the lens. She set the camera down and resumed the preparation of the coals while her girls slept.
Tina was awakened a short time later by the mesquite aroma of Bette’s grill. She groggily opened her eyes, feeling the dead weight of her daughter, still asleep on her chest. "Babe, why didn’t you wake me?"
"You both looked so peaceful I just couldn’t, T."
"What time is it?"
"Don’t worry, we have a little time. Nobody’s here yet."
"Can you get her, please? I need to get up?"
Walking to Tina, Bette took in the last moments of the mother and daughter embrace with a slight sense of sadness at its apparent conclusion. She bent down and kissed Tina gently on the forehead before lifting Angie from her chest. She deftly positioned the child against her own chest and allowed the small head to rest against her shoulder.
"You two are so beautiful together", Tina whispered as she gazed at them and gently patted Angie’s back. Bette tried to conceal her smile as she silently noted the mutual admiration society meeting that had been called to order.
"I’ll go put her down, T. Just relax. Everything’s all set. You did great", Bette beamed with pride. Tina watched as Bette went into the house and into Angie’s room. Almost immediately there was a knock on the door. A polite knock more than anything, as Kit opened the door and poked her head in. Tina walked quickly to greet her with open arms and a wide smile. "There’s my girl", Kit smiled, hugging Tina firmly.
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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!