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Great Unexpectations Chapter 15
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Angelica enjoyed the attentions of both mama’s as well as those of the extended chosen family she had known most of her short, sweet life. Seeing Auntie Kit she reached out her one free arm, the other refusing to release custody of her milk. Kit jumped immediately at the opportunity to hold her niece. They walked around the pool as Angus escorted them, singing sweetly in the breeze.
Alice sat in the free chair on the other side of Bette and sighed deeply. "She is so great, you guys. I just love her to pieces."
The pride on Bette and Tina’s faces radiated widely as they silently agreed that, yes, Angie was indeed great. Intelligent. Happy. A beautiful child. She was everything a parent could hope for and more. But most importantly she was loved by everybody that knew her. Her parents knew that any member of this chosen family would gladly step into the path of a bullet, if need be, for this child. It was a special kind of comfort knowing that their child was loved that much by so many. It filled their hearts.
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The afternoon melted into evening and most everyone began to enjoy the waters the pool had to offer. Tina had partaken of many beers and Bette was selfishly beginning to worry up a prediction for herself in which she reluctantly enjoyed a full night of sleep next to a gorgeous, yet passed out, blonde. She didn’t dare interrupt Tina’s fun, though. It had been too long since they’d had fun like this. The two weeks they’d had so far was not nearly enough to make up for the last three years. Tina walked clumsily to the seat next to Bette. "I love you, babe", she grinned with glassy eyes.
Bette snickered, "T, honey. You are so drunk. Why don’t you sit down for a while?"
"I’m not drunk. Prove it", she slurred happily as she sat down.
Bette knew there was no use trying to reason with her. They’d had these conversations before. Bette simply thanked the heavens that at least Tina was a happy drunk and easy to manage. "Ok. You’re right. You’re not drunk."
"See. I told ya", Tina said, with all the satisfaction that only true inebriation could convey. Bette smirked and leaned over to kiss her softly, tasting the beer on her warm breath.
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Ok. My Mixed Feelings: When it came time to write this chapter I was so excited because it was one of those very specific scenes I pictured when this whole thing came to me. Maybe some of you other writers can back me up on this. But, there are certain scenes that are kind of like the keystones in a story. I felt this Bette and Alice talk was long overdue and was so excited to get to it. But as it was coming out it ended up packing quite more of a punch than I thought it would. This was much harder for me to write than the flashback scene from earlier (chapter 9). I’m sorry if it was hard to read. I hope you don’t think it was ‘darkhorse’. It really was not what i had intended. Hope the humor made it more palatable. Anyway, there it is. warts and all. -redhorse.
Redhorse, I thought you balanced it quite well…it was sad and angsty, and funny and sweet, and tender and perfect…loved drunk Tina, btw.. as to the name Horny for his rhino…tell him he can’t do that because some rhinos are self conscience about their horns
Loved the end. So cute. That was a really adorable BBQ. Liked that Angelica was so sweet to Alice. The intuitive thing reminds me of Tina. Just keep making up other names and the kid will forget about the first one. Like act like one you make up is really awesome. Thats the kind of thing I do and I used to nanny in the summers. PPS.
ash, Good one. Thanks!! thanks for the comments also. doing drunk Tina was fun for me. ok, not ‘doing’. you know what i mean. lol
audi. yours too. thanks guys! that should help.
Red, it wasn’t hard to read, really… it just reminds me of how big a miss Dana is. And the talk was overdue. I second ashtuck, you handled the scene really well. Angie=adorable, drunk Tina=adorable, tipsy marriage proposal… well, you get the picture. And what is it that Shane thinks Al can’t handle just now? It all seems a bit ominous… I love this story, this chapter is a perfect illustration of why. Excellent red, thanks.
As always brilliant,Love this story:) PPS
Ok, everybody. I’ve read a few comments now and I’ve come to the conclusion that you should disregard my first comment. I must’ve been bringing my own stuff to it. glad it didn’t have the same affect on you as it did on me. jp22: don’t worry. it’s not really bad. you’ll see. it’ll actually be a little funny, but a little emotional maybe.
Red, the chapter was great and you wrote it beautifully. Just the right mount of everything. Tina being just a little drunk was kinda funny. Bette and Alice needed that talk and so does Tina and Bette, maybe you will let them have it in the not too distant future. The nightly proposal was sweet, even though Tina forgot to wait to see if Bette was asleep. I’m happy she heard it and maybe if Tina keeps repeating it, the idea will come to Bette one day soon to propose and she will think it was her idea after all. They really need to get married again, let them go to Canada to make it real, that would be lovely. Enough of my comments. Loved the chapter and you did a wonderful job with it. More please. PPS
You’ve no need to have mixed feelings, this was brilliant. I read this earlier but it wouldn’t let me comment. I was frightened I’d not get an opportunity to praise you. The Alice/Bette scene really touched me. Very moving. What did Shane need to tell Alice though? I love Drunk Tina! She’s cute, haha! Thanks for this, red. You know I love this story :)
As for your nephew, make it a game to come up with better names. Tell him he’s won at the end.
This hard to read? I think not. I’d like to see you do it again! It’s really really good.
Tell your nephew that his toy looks more like a Horner.
I think you achieved a wonderful balance in this chapter, with Alice and Bette’s heart-breaking revelations offset by the casual delights of the framily get-together and the adorableness of Angie and drunk Tina. The Bette and Alice scene would have made terrific TV; thanks for conjuring it up in the first place, and then for exploiting its dramatic possibilities to the fullest.
ok, i have to comment once more. i don’t know if you ladies can see it but on the bottom of the page i’m looking at there’s an ad for ‘the men of ’07 contest’ with three shirtless men. well defined, but still. men. hello. know your audience!! LOL. made me laugh.
WOW!!!! redhorse, This was a very great chapter. The Bette and Alice talk is something I would have liked to see on the show. It was not hard to read, it was great. Tina asking Bette to marry her was so great to bad she was drunk. I do hope that Tina will remeber in the morning. Thanks I loved it. PPS
How can you not love these two together. Too funny with Helena. You did a great job balancing and bringing it all together. The group has a lot of history, and at times like this thats usually when it comes up. Dana may not be there physically, but she’s always close by in spirit.
Well, I thought this was a much needed talk between those two. Ilene could only hope to do as good as you. It was very touching, sweet and not dark in my opinion. What’s the deal with Shane’s comment though? You got another surprise for us? PPS
I guess it is true what they say about us being our own worst critics. Redhorse this chapter was so beautifully touching. One of my favorite things to do to unwind is to read and my favorite is romances. I have more lesbian romance books then I care to admit and I must say that the talented and gifted authors from this site are just as good as those published authors. Each and every author puts so much into their stories and we the readers are the ones that are the fortunate benefactors of each talented author. Sorry for getting on my soapbox in my comment, but this is something that I felt I must say and this chapter of yours brought it to light for me. Thanks again redhorse and keep writing for us.
Perfect scene between Bette and Alice… if only the show would portray these scenes as well as you and so many of the other writers do. Love the drunk Tina, especially the “marry me” comment. So sweet. Wondering about Shane’s near comment to Alice…hmmm. Brilliant chapter! Oh yeah, that ad has cracked me up more than once.
I loved this chapter. And I, too, love “drunk” Tina. LOL.
Wow, that was painful but done in such away that it allowed those pent up emotions to come flowing from the heart. Bette needed to tell someone about what happened to her and Tina and who better than Alice. Alice needed to allow her disappointment of not being with Dana when she took her last breath. I would love for Tina to express her feelings to Bette or Alice about the time when Bette locked herself in the baby’s room as Tina tried to beat the door down. Loved this chapter and will get back to you with an email soon (in a couple of days).
Redhorse no worries anymore huh.This was a very good chapter.I wish the show would be more open about stuff like this instead of bits here and there about Dana.I hope that Tina will be able to ask Bette to marry her but when she’s sober.Great chapter.
Wow.So emotional.I love the last part “Marry me” and i hope Tina asks again.Thanks :,)
Loved this chapter actually had to read the last 4 in one go as I had missed a few. Loved the ending ….
That felt like a lovely warm visit with dear friends. Sad or happy, we love them all.
Red you continue to amaze me.
Oh yeah, and I think “Horny” is a perfect name for a triceratops! And Red, I thought the Bette and Alice conversation was very well done. I can’t stop wondering what Shane decided not to say to Alice…that part really intrigued me! Thanks so much Red!
Thanks red. This was fun to read, not dark at all. Tina is funny! . Best possible spin on the Dana appearences, perfect balance so we can accept to nearly inplausable. This was just a great compliment to the previous chapter. Always looking forward to more. Thanks
I thought this chapter was great. Very realistic. Sometimes you have to look back to move forward. Drunk Tina was very funny. LOL
LOL@drunk Tina! Such an emotional chapter with a sweet ending. :D
Really emoiional and lovley Chapter. Love this Story. Bette’s and Alice’s conversation was touching. Alice is right, Bette should talk with Tina about it why she was so late with Dr. Wilson. And tell Tina, what does she felt in this sad evening. How she really has fared. PPS
Bette & Alice will never need a Psychologist because they have each other. Angie is and angel sent from above. What a cutie! As for B&T, I would really like to see Tina ask that question again….sober, of course. =)
wonderful update. Wouldn’t have been great if Bette could have shared all these feelings with Tina before Candace? You made me really miss Dana–IC’s second biggest storytelling error. I say let your nephew call him Horny–you’ll get a chuckle everytime you hear his name and you can tease him when he is older :)
Loved it! The whole scene with Alice and Bette was well written!
Well I loved this chapter. As much as we want it to be sex, sex, sex the entire time, a good story tells a story with layers and overlaps to draw you in. I think Bette and Alice’s talk was great and probably helped both of them to see things a little clearer because of it. And that’s what friends do for each other, at least for me, so I say, well done Red!! Plus drunk Tina added the necessary levity!! LOl. PPS
great great bloody grest; love drunk tina….
That was awesome!