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Great Unexpectations Chapter 22
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He opened the decorative wooden box hidden in one of the drawers of the coffee table while he spoke. "They wanted to think about things. They know that we need an answer sooner rather than later." He held up a hypodermic syringe needle and gently flicked it with his finger. He pressed the plunger softly to expel all of the air bubbles. She looked away as he gathered up the bottom hem of her blouse and swabbed her skin with the alcohol rub before administering the injection.
The routine of managing her pain had a pace that was gathering steam. More and more injections as time went on. She loathed the needles, but preferred them to the harrowing side effects of the more traditional chemo or radiation therapies.
"Faye. We still have to tell them about Mr. Buckley."
Faye sighed, feeling the quick affect of her medication. "Yes. They deserve to know. If they’re going to do this, they should know everything."
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Tina hummed in the kitchen while Bette and Angie slept on the sofa. Bette was now occupying the full length of it. Her slender legs bent slightly at the knees to accommodate her stature. Holding Angie close to her.
She opened the oven door, slid the roasting pan inside, and set the timer. Despite what Bette said earlier about not being hungry, Tina knew full well that her appetite would soon be stimulated by the savory smells of the kitchen. Bette had a tendency to not eat when in the face of stressful situations. Not on my watch.
Tina smiled as she walked towards her girls, gazing on their peaceful slumber. Tina gently lifted Bette’s feet and made a place for herself to sit. Putting Bette’s feet on her lap, she gently stroked them. Rubbing them. She leaned her head back and took in all of the events of the day. Waking up alone. Panicking. Finding Bette outside asleep. The bagel. That fucking bagel. Crying on the way to work. Wondering what she’d done to drive Bette out of their bed. Getting to work. Fucking work. The text from Bette. The tears again. This time not filled with as much pain. The flowers. Her smile. The flowers again. And again. And again. More smiles. Eventually laughter with each delivery. Bette coming to her. Telling her everything. Going to Faye. Faye. Art collector Faye. Dying Faye. Suffering mother Faye.
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You made my night with this post! I love this story. Mr. Buckley….hmmm…what ya got cookin’ there redhorse? Faye is in pretty bad shape & as much as I was happy that Tina gave her the “smack down” at the Planet, you now have me feeling sorry for her. Oh, you read that correctly…It’s your fault that I actually have **dare i say it?***”Compassion” for Faye! I guess that’s the best compliment I can give you, Red. Your writing is so good, that I want Bette and Tina to help Faye find Cora. **which I know is exactly what you wanted, right?** Ciao.
Aww. Loved the family time. And the hot ending.
Seems the masses concur that this post was fabulous – who am I to disagree? LOL. I knew you still had some cleverity up your sleeve, Mr. Buckley, indeed! So a victory on the boards and on the baseball field, seems like lady luck is smiling on you Red! PPmoreS
Absolutely wonderful! Thanks!
Wonderful, Red!!
God, I love these two. What a perfect ending to an rather depressing and sad day. They will help cos thats just who they are, bit worried about Mr. Buckley.
Love this story. You write beautifully.
LMAO Bette reminds me of the Old Man from “A Christmas Story” and how badly he wanted just a little bite of turkey.
This story gets more intriquing with each chapter. Mr Buckley, the evil and horrible excuse of a man needs to have his gonads cut off and hung up to be viewed by all. On the other hand Bette and Tina have such a closeness even after all that they have been through.
Great chapter!
That was really quite heart-warming, lovely really. I wonder what they’ll decide about Faye and Cora, cos I worry about that “Mr Buckley”… quite a bit, actually. Just in case I haven’t mentioned it, I love this story, red. Thanks for the chapter.
And here’s how well your writing sticks, red: I was just in the shop and went through the aisle with all the alcohol in, passed the shelf full of Jose Cuervo and immediately thought of Faye Buckley singing, which made me laugh out loud. Of course I got looks, it being a weekday before lunch and standing tittering to myself in front of the tequila, but ah well. Yeah, good times. Again, thanks!
Great chapter! They are so sweet and loving to each other. I hope Mr. Buckley isn’t going to be a big problem. PPS!!
What a beautiful family, and what a perfect interlude before Mr. Buckley enters the picture. If she wants their help, Faye needs to tell Bette and Tina the full truth about her ex.
Brilliant, continue soon