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Great Unexpectations Chapter 16
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Alice and Shane sat at the kitchen table each staring into space accompanied only by each other’s silence and a cup of coffee. Alice was mulling over her conversation with Bette from the day before. Shane noticed Alice’s eyes misting up and could not stand it any longer. "Al, what’s wrong? You know me, I hate being nosy, but are you ok? I saw you crying with Bette yesterday. What’s going on?"
Alice wiped her eye and began speaking. She told Shane about being with Tanya on that fateful day. She told Shane all the things Bette had said about Dana watching over her. "So, I guess it’s good, right? It’s like she’s always with me." Alice saw an unfamiliar look on Shane’s face. A sadness mixed with an apprehension, and something else. She couldn’t quite put her finger on it. Oh fuck. She thinks I’m nuts.
"Ok, Al. I have something to tell you, but you can’t get mad, ok?"
Alice began to get a sick feeling in her stomach. Something bad is coming. Nobody says ‘don’t get mad’ before telling you something good.
She nodded and braced herself for whatever was to come.
Shane began speaking as her own eyes watered. "Remember when we were at the Planet? That coin game? Ok. I didn’t take your coin, but I do know what happened to it."
Alice suddenly felt all the pieces click together. The words came to her mind as Shane said them. "It was Dana. She took your coin."
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Bette and Tina lay giddy, glistening, and gasping for breath. Tina reached for the baby monitor and turned it up, listening closely for sounds from Angie. Hearing nothing she smiled, looked to Bette and said, "she loves her mama’s". Her smile disappeared and her eyes grew wide when she saw what Bette was holding in her hand. She’d fetched it while Tina monitored Angie. She was now holding it and dangling it back and forth as if to hypnotize Tina with it. The Sharpie. Tina groaned and at once began to lower the sheet that covered her in an attempt to see the damage. Bette stopped her. "Let me save you the trouble T. It says ‘This is what happens when I get drunk and pass out at my own party’."
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(25 votes, average: 4.76 out of 5)
I really enjoyed Shane and Alice’s scenes in that. :D
The overslept panic is awful! It’s the only way my mind will be come unclouded quickly after sleep. Good for Dana getting the last laugh! :D
Yet another chapter jam-packed with funny and psychologically acute moments. Bette covering Boo’s ears because she was afraid that Henry’s name would provoke a smile really got to me. And the Sharpie returns!
Loved this chapter Red. They way you showed them all getting their days started was really cool. Great conversation with Alice and Shane regarding Dana getting the last laugh – that was ingeniously funny…and kind of sad at the same time. It’s good that Tina is helping Bette face her demons. Bette is learning that even though she and T may have some trepidations, they will be alright as long as they keep communicating and working through them together. I’m glad Tina wasn’t upset that Bette was late…I hope Bette’s car doesn’t get towed with her being double parked! Thanks Red! This story is just awesome!
Wonderful read, I love this story more every time you post another chapter. Great update.PPS
This was such great chapter, from Bette and Tina, to the interspersed scenes with their extended family, to the end. What’s one night and the risk of aticket or a towing when you have forever to look forward to? Thanks for the post, red, hope the next is soon.
Bette, why don’t you just give us all a heartattack.
thanks! you’ve outdone yourself again! all of the little snippets were fantastic. hadn’t thought of the coin as a seed, must say. and i’m sitting here hoping bette remembers having double parked. i somehow doubt it … eagerly await your next update! thanks again!
So glad that Dana finally got the last laugh…forever. Glad Bette is willing to admit her weakness. Thank you for your post.
I loved both Bette and Tina in this chapter. Bette able to express her fears and Tina not letting her get away with hiding them :). Great update–can’t wait for more.
I am totally loving all the B&T goodness and your writing in general – keep it (or them wink wink) coming:-)
Have I mentioned I love your writing? Bette trying to wake T was just fun.The Dana – Alice coin thing was a perfect. Glad she has the last laugh. So does it say “Bullshit”? or something else, was a bit confused? Thanks for finding the time to post.
Loved it! PPS!!
Nice…everything abouyt it…how everybody woke up, how Dana was a prankster, how Bette was unsure of sleeping in Tina’s bed (i’d totally be the same way)…pps
Great update Red! How great was that, Dana’s taking the coin? So funny. And loved Alice’s reaction to it – “That little bitch.” So funny. And B&T were very sweet. I’ve had that panic when I’ve overslept for something, you captured it perfectly! Thanks for taking the time to update, I know things area little hectic right now, what with all the crying you must be doing over last night’s game! LOL. Okay, sorry, just had to squeeze one trash talking moment in, I feel deprived since I haven’t been able to watch the games! PPS!!!
Desite the lovely story, all I can think of is the double parked car. I hope Bette remembers.
Ahhh…The return of the mischievous sharpie… hilarious, loved that scene! Brilliant chapter. Happy to see Dana get the last laugh on Alice… sweet. Just love your writing.
I loved this chapter. Having Bette work through her fear of the “bed” brought fourth how much each is willing to do to get back together. Good riddence to both henry and jodi. Can someone please give back ic’s brain so that she can fix Tibette?
that was so great; i’m so in-love with this story…
yep, i can imagine bette’s fear, i’m glad tina was cool about it..tibette rule!!!
God I felt Bette’s heart racing and feeling what she must have been thinking ” omfg I have screwed up” but glad to read your ending it was greatpps
Summon the U-HAUL! It’s funny that Dana really got the last laugh!
Oh, red….so good. Bette needs help. She is so unsure of herself at times. PPS.
Liked Tina calling Bette out on the bed double standard. Love that they are ready to U-Haul but I hope it isn’t too soon. I read for the B and T stuff but surprisingly really liked the idea of Dana getting the last laugh about the coin. PPS.
Dana got the good one or the best this time. B&T are great!