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Great Unexpectations Chapter 21
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Previously…
Faye inhaled and exhaled deeply. "I have a very specific reason for that, Bette. I must confess that I’m frightened to tell you. You should first know that I never intended to tell you about the artwork. About the money. What I’m about to ask you will make everything else I’ve said today and last night seem quite insincere. I’m not an idiot. I do realize that. Please believe me. I’ve meant everything I’ve said to you both. But I’m at a point now where I’m running out of options."
Bette and Tina clasped hands, fearing the worst, even though they had no idea what ‘the worst’ could possibly entail. They were simply preparing themselves to be blind sided by… something.
Faye continued, with Richard’s hand on her shoulder for comfort and support. "I can never change my phone number. It needs to stay the same as it has been for nearly twenty years. I’m trying to find Cora. My daughter. And I need your help. Please."
Chapter 21.
Faye sat quietly as she let the words echo in Bette’s and Tina’s minds. I need your help. Please. They sat, staring blankly. So many questions. First and foremost being- Are you fucking kidding me? Bette decided to let that question remain unasked. For now.
Faye shifted uneasily as the slow second hand made it’s way around the face of the clock. Watching the blank expressions on the faces of her guests, she began to tug nervously on her bottom lip with her forefinger and thumb. The warmth of Richard’s hands still on her shoulder did little to settle her nerves.
Tina’s hand turned cold in Bette’s and limply fell loose from her grip. "I’m sorry Faye", Tina said numbly. "I don’t understand. Could you repeat that?"
With scratchy voice, Faye turned her moist eyes to Bette and Tina and explained. "I understand any confusion you may have right now. I really do. It’s hard to know where to begin."
"How about at the beginning", Bette said softly. Faye was pleasantly surprised at the comforting tone of Bette’s voice and fought the urge to hug her immediately.
"Right. The beginning", Faye began. "Well… you already know that Cora ran away from home years ago… for reasons that I will not go into. I apologize. I can only bring myself to say that while you know the pain of losing a child, you will never know the pain and guilt of having a child voluntarily leave you. You’ll never know the pain that comes from your child leaving home because you’ve failed to protect her. Failed to keep her safe. I know that about you. You’re wonderful parents. Your daughter is so loved. You will always do whatever it takes to protect her." Faye’s battle against her tears was a losing one now. They were humble tears though. Coming one at a time. Not arrogantly, all at once. Richard held out a tissue and Faye accepted it weakly.
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Interesting. Faye and her kid were abused.. and any statute of limitations may havve run out. I’m still not clear on the why this random couple she was once awful to is who she is turning to.. but at least this answers a lot of questions. Although it kind of kills the buzz on Tina beating her ass. Hope there are some sweet B/T scenes coming up. PPS.
Wonderful, intriguing story. PPS.
It’s terrible to be a mother whose child is abused let alone by it’s own father; and horrible to be in a position to do nothing about it and to carry that guilt cuz as mothers all the responsibility for our childrens’ welfare is dumped on us…poor Faye..nice that B & T get to help someone or do they…I guess so.
I hope she is not intertaining thoughts of B&T taking Cora in after she is gone. That would be too much to ask especially someone who is not a friend or even related to you. Bette and Tina being who they are will probably help her find her daughter but that should be as far as they go.
I wonder about Cora’s state. Right now I’m imagining the worst: drugs and prostitution. Love your writing as always!
Well…..that was really sad. I hope they decide to go back for more info. PPS!!
Despite this new relevation, my opinions re: Faye shift with the same ease as that “one small calorie” in those ancient Diet Pepsi adverts. Now I pity her, now I don’t. One thing I do hope is that if Bette & Tina do decide to help Faye (and something tells me they will, at lease Bette will, anyway), that, as rufus said, there aren’t any repercussions for them from that low-life she was married to. …Ugh, and the more I think about it, I’m sorry Bette was ever convinced to bring that tape to the debate. The whole thing is just sad. I can fully understand the need for Bette to just want her family around her right now. Right. I look forward to another of these well-written (and thought-provoking) chapters, red. Please post soon. Thanks
Wow, this is very interesting. Hopefully Faye will be alive to see her daughter and to talk to her. I am also hoping that Bette and Tina will help out. Not sure why I feel this way but it would help to bury all the bad feelings once and for all.
I fear that if B&T do help, that this man will come after them and Angie. It seems that Faye would try to “immobilizing” this man as well as searching for her daughter. This is a such a good story Red. Thank you! More please!
Well Red, I’m finally able to sit down again after that brutalization of my Yankee ass by the Tigers which means I can let ya know that your last updates were fab, well, for a Tiger fan. LOL. Can’t wait to read more…
Wow that was sad!
Well that explains Buckley’s behavior. Still not sure what B&T can do. I’m guessing Buckley want’s them to get Cora psych. help when she gone. So the question remains, if Richard has all of the “buddies” working to find Cora, why can’t his “buddies” get rid of the dad? I don’t think Buckley is beyond getting rid of her ex, especially since she’s dying.
Hope you will let us see some sweet moments from Bette/Tina/Angelica coming up. Bette needs that after hearing about Faye.
I’m with Probie. Just off the SOB so the only competition they have with finding Cora is the time Faye has left. This story makes me wish that Tina on the show had gone back to the Center for Social Justice instead of getting back into the movie business. While the thought of Tina giving someone hell at work is sexy, I miss the Tina who wrote the grant that earned the CSJ all that charity money. That angle got dropped like a damn hot potato. :(
If Bette and Tina do help Faye, I hope they won’t face any unpleasant repercussions at the hands of her horrible ex. Right now they need some quality downtime to process everything.
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