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Great Unexpectations Chapter 21
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Bette and Tina looked on with tears threatening in their own eyes. Even the thought of having to protect Angelica against anybody or anything struck fear into their hearts. True, they did the usual things that parents do. Made sure she was current with her immunization shots. Gave her food, shelter, clothing. Love. Most of all love. But the real dangers of the world were, thankfully, out of her reach. So far. They did not look forward to the day when their true ability to protect her would be tested.
"I’m sorry", Faye struggled. "You came here for answers, not to see me crying like a fool."
"Faye", Tina said softly. "Tears over a child are never the tears of a fool. But… I’m still not understanding how we fit in. Or why you even need us at all. You obviously have enough money to get as much professional help as you need. Bette and I…we’re not private investigators."
Faye nodded. "That’s true. I do have the resources." She looked up to Richard for assurance on whether to proceed or not. He gave it with a silent nod and red eyes. She looked back to the women. "But…I don’t have the time. I’m not well. In fact I’m very sick. My doctors tell me that the best I can hope for is three more months."
Bette’s eyes widened as the pieces clicked together. Faye’s pale face. Even with the assistance of makeup it was pale. The cold clammy hand shake. The way she fell like a ton of bricks at Tina’s fist. Tina had never dropped anybody like that in her life. Tina, for her part, was looking down at her fist with abject shame. She remembered the sense of victory she’d had seeing Faye hit the floor. A rather hollow victory now. Tina’s mouth opened. "Faye. I don’t know what to say. I’m sor-"
"Stop", Faye hushed her. "Don’t you dare apologize to me. Not after what I’ve done to you and Bette. I’ll not have it. Do you understand me?" Tina closed her mouth and nodded, looking to Bette. Bette nodded as well.
"Anyway", Faye moved on. "That’s why I need your help. Richard will take care of the detecting. But I’ll need someone to work alongside me as I direct his efforts. He’d be the first to admit that he’s a little rough around the edges."
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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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