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Great Unexpectations Chapter 20
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James nodded. "Shouldn’t be a problem. I’ll get right on it", he said over the hum of the now active printer. Taking the warm paper from the printer tray, Bette looked over the list, fondly recalling where each piece had hung in her house. Remembering how she’d made the decision to buy each one. What it was in the work that spoke to her. How Tina had approved lovingly of each purchase. Then remembering what prompted her to sell them. Bad times. No job. How painful it was to part with her art. Each sale proof of her failure to provide for her family.
She handed the list to James and he perused it. His eyes widened. "You sold your Kahlo? And the Kiki Smith?"
"I know. I know. It was…it was a difficult time for me James. It’s hard to talk about. But please, just see what you can find out. Make this priority one. No school stuff today. Ok?"
He nodded and slapped the paper across his open palm. "Sure thing."
After James left, Bette opened the yellow pages of the phone directory. Finding the page titled ‘florists’ she picked up the phone and dialed quickly.
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Tina was sitting at her desk, staring blankly at her computer while listening to her phone headset. She clicked on the animated card, dragging the red six to the black seven. "Uh huh", she’d say occasionally to the unlucky person on the other end. They were clearly wasting their time and would be repeating their efforts later, as Tina was not absorbing anything that was said. "Ok, I have to go. We should talk about this some other time." Not waiting for a response, she disconnected the call and removed her headset. She clicked on the ‘deal’ pile and found that she was out of moves. "Fuck", she muttered. Even the god of solitaire seemed to be against her today.
She reluctantly picked up her cell phone. Earlier she’d been alerted that a message from Bette had come through. At that time, she ignored it. Did not read it. Wasn’t ready to read it yet. Now, she felt drawn to it. It was Bette after all. Tina knew that Bette was trying to reach out to her. Why do I always push her away when she tries to apologize? What is my problem? She flipped open the cell phone and scrolled through the screen menu. With the touch of a few buttons Bette’s words were in view. Familiar words. After she’d first heard these words, years ago, she’d cried herself to sleep. Now she read them, slightly paraphrased, with new tears in her eyes. "I wish us happiness, and I hope that we forever spare each other pain. And if we find that isn’t possible…I wish us forgiveness. I love you, Tina. I will tell you everything. I promise."
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Great story Redhorse. An interesting tangent to take the Tibette story.
Take-charge Tina and contrite Bette are a wonderful combination. Poor James with his unwanted admirer; that would be an intriguing story in itself. I can’t wait to see how the Faye Buckley mystery unfolds.
Wow! You had me on the edge of my seat. I’m still confused why Faye wants B&T’s help. Bette is so romantic. I loved the text messages and flowers. My kind of woman! PPS!!
Redhorse, Do not worry about how long or how short. This story just keeps getting better and better. I can not wait to find out how B&T can help find her daughter. Great Chapter Thanks PPVS
Gotta love James. ;) And how cute were all those flowers and that message? :D
First off, super happy that Bette and Tina are back on track. That is my first priority when readng this story. Its why I love it. Second, I’m kind of shocked at the revelation. Is her daughter some lesbian Bette screwed back in the day? Can’t imagine why else she would need their help..and even that doesn’t make sense as to why Bette could help her. I hope its not that..and I hope her daughter isn’t any of the crew in the story so far. I’ll wait and see what you have up your sleeve.
Wow, Cora. Is she the same girl that was in the video the first season? How does Faye think that Bette and Tina can help her get her daughter back? Very interesting, and provocative. Can’t wait to read more of this enthralling tail.
Wow Red that was an amazing chapter too! I’m so glad that Bette opened up to Tina. Loved your suttle humor when Tina asked, “”Bette? You know that Richard thing would never happen, right? Never.”and Bette looked at Tina with a warm smile and replied “I know Tina.”” For some reason, this and the flowers being sent to Tina every half hour really got me laughing. I almost feel sorry for Faye (almost) because she is a rare breed – there aren’t many people that will admit that they were wrong, especially when it is about something like this; and Faye is actually trying to correct her mistake. So I have to give her props for that, but I still have the attitude that she kind of asked for the problems she is having. I hope that Tina and Bette will help her find her daughter. Loved the “forgiveness” text that Bette sent Tina…so sweet. And Tina’s right. She shouldn’t shut Bette out when she’s trying to apologize…and Bette shouldn’t block Tina out like that. Thanks Red! PPS!
Good that they talk and good that Faye tell them the true!
Again with all the pages? I don’t get it. Sorry, once more, if you have been misled to think this was a longer read.-red
Great story, lets hope Faye finds her daughter, as she is trying to redeem herself. Love the B&T interaction. Post again soon.
Thanks you APW. Great chapter. Great job getting B&T back on track. Loved the James sequence. You do such a good job with the balance of auxillary characters, and maintaining your pacing. Looking forward to the next chapter, not quite ready to feel sorry for Faye.
I love long chapters IF they contain substance like yours does. Very intriguing and exciting. Please continue, totally enjoyable. Love Bette’s show of contrition. Tina definitely wears the pants in that family.
The number of pages don’t matter Red, just the content. And, what content! Great chapter by the way but, please don’t make me feel sorry for bitch buckley. I knew she was up to soemthing but no this request. Is she dying and wanting to make everything right with her daughter now. what kind of monster is she anyway? well, I already know the answer to that question. And I don’t for one minute believe that she has had a change of heart. Great story Red. PPS
okay…. I admit it…. I would be watching too. Another wonderful chapter! I love the apologetic Bette… so vulnerable and charming. As much as it surprises me, I believe Faye is sincere, but can’t get how B&T could help find Cora. Seems as though she is perhaps sick and wanted this to come out in her will instead…
I hope you didn’t take the “cruel” comment to heart. I meant it light-heartedly. I love this story and your writing. I actually didn’t see the Cora thing coming. I can’t wait to see how Bette and Tina fit into the puzzle.
You have a great Story going. It becomes interessing and mysterie from Chapter to Chapter. Great writing. Can’t wait for the next update. Post soon.
Don’t worry about the amount of pages. The story reads quickly because it’s great. Ok, what is B&T the lost and found. Buckley has enough money to hire a team of detectives, why go to B&T. I know it will come later (lol), but you did say it will probably raise more questions. Thanks for the post.
Ah, the start of the big reveal… I’m glad Faye wants to find Cora, something she should have started doing, oh, I dunno, *immediately after seeing her daughter’s face adorning the box of a bloody porno flick*, but I think she’s mistaking Bette and Tina for David & Maddie. B & T are the supercouple extraordinaire, yes, but detectives, they are not. Bette making it up to Tina was quite nice, though. No more withholding for them, I hope. Great chapter, and I’m not fussed about length, cos I’ll read anything you write. More soon please. Thanks, red.
Fascinating–you are just reeling us in. I love reading your story, and it is a tribute to your writing that I am warming up to Faye Buckley. In fanfic, Faye can be redeemed. However, I hope it’s OK if the Faye Buckley of the Canon is an evil woman.
with all her assets she can’t find Cora…