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Great Unexpectations Chapter 18
But with a pregnant Tina in the car with her, Bette underwent an instant transformation. The first thing Tina noticed was that Bette kept both hands on the wheel. This was a disappointment. Bette also took an excruciatingly long time making certain all of the mirrors were correctly adjusted, the air conditioning was perfect, and seatbelts were properly fastened. NASA would be proud of all of the pre-drive inspections performed by Bette for even the simplest of excursions. Tina had even caught Bette kicking the tires once, as a sort of pressure test. Knowing that Bette wouldn’t know what to do even if the tires failed this test would later send Tina into reels of laughter.
Once they actually made it to the road Bette became the most cautious driver on the road. Almost dangerously cautious. She would wait for the entire road to be clear before making a simple right turn. When she was at the head of the line at a light that had just turned green, she would wait until she was certain that all traffic to the left and right of her had indeed stopped. She would suffer the honks and screams the she’d inflicted on so many others in the past. And she usually drove an average of five miles under the speed limit. Regardless of it all, Tina loved the attention and Bette’s caution. Unfortunately the first pregnancy did not last long. Tina often wondered if Bette’s driving would have slowly shifted back to her Type-A ways under the benefit of a full term pregnancy. She also wondered if Bette’s caution would continue to be endearing to her or if it would be one of those things they would eventually bicker about. While she was looking out her passenger side window and holding Bette’s hand she allowed a tear to well up in her eye. She brushed it away discretely with her right hand. It was her fondest wish that she would someday learn the answers to those questions.
Needing a distraction from her thoughts she turned on the radio and pushed the ‘CD’ button. Tina smiled as she waited for the music to start. Bette had certain rules about her car. Nobody else was allowed to drive it. And nobody else was allowed to play with the radio. Nobody except for Tina of course. And Tina knew the reason for both of those rules. Bette pretended that she was so protective of her car because of it’s inherent value, and her preference for the settings of the mirrors and seat, and any other excuse she could come up with when pressed. However, the music coming from the speakers was the real reason. It was Bette’s guilty little secret that she absolutely loved ABBA and they were always at the ready in the CD player. Her face broke into a smile as the introductory music of ‘Dancing Queen’ began to play. Soon her head and shoulders began to sway to the driving upbeat tempo. Tina watched out of the corner of her eye and grinned as Bette became a helpless prisoner to the rhythm and sang along.
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(24 votes, average: 4.42 out of 5)
i think i know where this story is going-i like it
Oh red, I’m so intrigued by your tangled little web… I’ll have to save my guess for the next chapter. Love your writing!
Faye Buckley is still a b_ _ _ _, and so is her mama. Thanks!
I’m even more confused than before, but will continue to read anyway. This is a very interesting tale. PPS
Great update and a little confusing. Still can’t figure what she is up to and I hope she is not planning to hurt the girls in some way. Maybe a foundation to help the LGBT community. PPS
Well, I’m officially not the sharpest tool in the shed because I have no idea what Faye is up to. I mean, I can guess that she wants to give something huge to Bette and Tina, probably the print Bette sold when she had no j-o-b but other than the obvious I’m dying, I’m sorry, I’ma jackass with a ton of money, I’m drawing a blank. Besides you are way to clever for something as obtuse as that so I guess I’ll have to wait and see like everyone else. Besides I’m too depressed to ponder it any further tonight! LOL.
Man this story gets more intriquing with each chapter. I get the feeling that Faye is dying or just maybe Faye may end up being Bette’s mom (no just kidding). Something is definitely up here.
Maybe I need something as obvious as Blue’s Clues cos this is all a bit Where’s Waldo? for me… I haven’t a Scooby as to what Faye’s up to. But natch, I can’t wait to find out! Still don’t trust her, her motives, or her throwing money at anyone affiliated with a Porter to buy away her guilt. Anyway, I really liked the description of Bette As Driver… it rang so true. I don’t think Bette As Passenger exists, and if she does, she must be fearsome. Excellent as always, red. Thanks for the chapter.
faye better give that print back; i still don’t like the lady.
If this chapter was to let us know what Faye is up to, you still have be stumped. But, that ok, it just means I’ll have to wait to see the connection between Bette and Buckley and why Buckley bought the Kiki Smith print. More to look forward too. Thanks for the update and PPS.
Great writing as always, but Faye’s intentions are a mystery to me. I get very bad vibes from her though.
Good chapter and what the hell is Faye up now!
so faye has kiki smith print…what’s going on? what secret is she hiding?
I am completely hooked! PPS
I have no idea where this is going, but I can’t wait! PPS!
I think you really have the characters and writing so connected realistically and I am definitely gonna put my ff vote in for you next time. It seems to me that you know the show inside and out and I can understand every nuance to your situations. Gotta say the best series I’ve enjoyed so far…..keep up the good word and oh yeah don’t take your time!!!!
Can’t wait to see what’s next. Love B&T’s easy and loving banter. Thanks for the post :)
I’m anxious to see where you’re taking this story. What is up with Faye? Please post again soon!
WOW!!! I so can not wait to see where you take this. I am hooked, Thanks PPS
Hum, I have a little problem. I’m french and I have absolutely no idea of what “a nestled potted fawn” could mean. And the web translations are awful, so would someone please explain this to me. Because I feel I’m loosing a big part of the story here…
I had a feeling that Bette saw the print she used to own. Are Faye’s hands cold and clammy because she’s dying? Please, I need more! PPS!!
I have no idea what Faye is up to.. But can’t wait to find out. Love this story. Angie has great taste in watching Blue’s clues. I used to love watching that with my son. lol
The mystery (reformed Faye or evil-as-ever Faye?) deepens, leaving your readers more hooked than ever. The inventory of Bette’s driving habits was brilliant! Kendra, it’s spotted fawn.
Kendra35, the fawn thing is the Kiki Smith print that Bette sold. :) No idea what Faye is up to.