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Great Unexpectations Chapter 12
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"Kit, so glad you’re here. Can I get you anything to drink? We have iced tea, lemonade, club soda?"
"Nothing just yet, thanks though", Kit said as she casually looked around.
Tina gently took her hand and whispered, "he’s not here yet."
Kit looked down as her face crimsoned. "That obvious, huh?"
Tina only smiled, opting not to add to Kit’s embarrassment. "So, Kit. You never got back with me about how much I owe you. Do you have an estimate yet? Even a rough number?"
"I’ve got a number, all right", Kit said. "But you better sit down for this one." Tina furled her brows as she tried to read Kit’s meaning. "Hold onto your panties. Ten. Thousand. Dollars."
Tina’s face dropped as her stomach fell. "Kit. How could that be? Did we break an espresso machine or something?"
Kits laugh left Tina with a confused sickening feeling that reached the depths of her stomach. "Do you wanna let me in on the joke? I don’t get it."
"I’m sorry, girl. That wasn’t very nice. Here. Take a look." Kit reached into her purse and pulled out the check she had been given days earlier. Tina examined it in shock as Bette came from Angie’s room. She put her arm around her sister and kissed her on the temple. "Hey, Kit." Noticing the great attention that Tina was paying the slip of paper, Bette slipped behind her for a peak. Seeing Faye Buckley’s name on it, Bette blurted, "Ten thousand dollars!! What the hell is this?"
Kit began to tell the story of the white haired man in the nice suit who had visited her. "Why didn’t you rip it up?", Tina interrupted angrily. "T, come on. Let her finish", Bette said, trying to calm her.
"Tina, believe me. I was going to", Kit continued. "But he said that if the check didn’t clear in two weeks he’d be back with another one. I don’t know what to do. I was hoping you two would have some ideas."
"That pisses me off!!! She thinks she can just buy us off! Buy off her guilt? Who the hell does she think she is?" Tina was on a rant now, and Bette knew it was best to just let her vent. Tina grabbed a wine glass and filled it. Realizing she was getting loud, she decided to go outside, so as not to wake Angie. She closed the door and continued her spoutings as she gestured her arms violently in the air, talking to no one but the birds. Bette and Kit watched her through the sliding glass door. It was almost comical, but the sisters had an innate sense that laughter at this juncture would not be a sound choice for either of them. Kit looked at Bette and asked "shouldn’t we do something?"
"I’ll go talk to her, Kit. You’d better stay here."
Kit watched as Bette opened the glass door. Tina traded talking for pacing and began a circuit around the perimeter of the pool. Bette walked in the opposite direction and met Tina at the far end. Kit could see Bette wipe Tina’s cheek as Tina stood and let her. Bette was talking calmly now, while Tina looked in her eyes. After a minute Tina nodded and Bette gently wrapped her arms around her and kissed her. Kit turned her head with a smile to give the lovers a moment of privacy.
Kit busied herself in the kitchen, pouring herself a glass of iced tea. Bette came in quickly to gather the steaks and chicken for the grill that had been patiently awaiting her attentions.
"Is she ok, Bette."
Bette nodded and smiled. "She is for now. But Kit, did that man give you his card?"
Kit nodded and reached into her back pocket. "Right here, baby sis", she said as she handed it to her. "What do you want me to do with the check?"
"Take it to the bank. Cash it. Replace what you lost in the fight, and then donate the rest to charity. Any charity you want. But bring me the receipt, ok? I’m gonna put an end to this."
TBC
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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!