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Great Unexpectations Chapter 23
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"His own daughter?", Tina asked softly.
"The things this man has already done to his own daughter are…" Richard stopped himself, remembering Faye’s presence. "Well. Let’s just say, I’m not putting anything past him. But even if all he wanted to do was find her and bring her home to pose in front of cameras, these men have other ideas. And there’s a very good chance that Mr. Buckley has no idea what these men have planned. We can’t take anything for granted though. They’ve made themselves indispensable to him. He’s a very weak minded man, and they’re pretty much pulling all of the strings at this point. And they’re very determined. It could get bumpy."
Bette and Tina looked at Faye who could only confirm Richard’s words with her welling eyes. She drank from her water again, attempting to assuage the lump in her throat. She knew she had just pounded the final nail into the coffin of her last hope. "I just thought you deserved to know what you’d be getting yourself into", Faye sighed. "What we’d be up against." Faye tapped Richard’s hand as she attempted to rise to her feet. He went to her side and offered his arm to steady her. "So thank you ladies, for coming over. I’m so sorry to have bothered you with this."
Bette and Tina looked at each other puzzled. "Um, Faye. Wait. Is it okay if Tina and I have a little talk?"
"Of course. Would you like me to leave the room?"
"No. Please sit. Maybe we can go into the kitchen?"
Faye nodded and looked to Richard, who immediately began to show them the way. He rejoined Faye and waited with her, nervously as the two women in the kitchen talked. The time seemed to pass excruciatingly slow. Faye almost laughed out loud when she imagined that Bette and Tina had actually snuck out the back door, never to be heard from again. Finally, they returned.
"Faye", Bette began. "We came over here to tell you that we would help you. But with this new information…well, um." Faye’s eyes turned as grey as her hope. "We will still help you. But you need to understand that we have a family also."
"Of course", Faye said numbly.
"If it any point we feel that our family is at risk we will drop out. I hope you can understand that. We can’t risk anything happening to our daughter."
Faye’s tears flowed down her cheeks. "I would expect nothing less. Thank you so much." She grabbed them both in a strong hug, her gratitude making up for her weakness. The women couldn’t help but smile at the joy they’d brought to Faye.
"Ok", Tina said. "Where do we start?"
TBC
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When does the other shoe drop?
Red, honey, you are doing a fabulous job with this story. With the last bit of info from Faye it makes me a bit leary for the girls and Angie. That bastard would stop at nothing to stop anyone from doing anything to help Faye and Cora. However, he does need to be exposed and arrested. This is a mighty subject now with the possibility that the girls could be hurt. We don’t want that, now do we. Politics makes strange bedfellows has never been more true. PPS
WOW!!!! I do hope that nothing happens to B&T and there family. Thanks PPS
I’m glad they’re helping Faye and all, but still, I worry. B&T are ace, and so is this story. And lol @ the potpourri! I got that for Christmas once. It’s amazing how well I was able to fake that grateful smile. (Though I’m sure the 2 or so glasses of wine I had with Christmas lunch helped immensely.) I still have that potpourri, it sits, unused, on a closet shelf. One day, I’m sure I’ll have a potpourri-based emergency, and then…! That grateful smile will be real! Ah well, I’ll keep reaching for that particular star. I will say though that I am honestly grateful for your post, red, cos I love this story. Post soon, and thanks!
Mostly loved the morning scene. The Bette and Tina goodness..and playing with their little girl. Hope this Faye recon mission won’t be too taxing on their relationship and family life.. PPS.
I loved the morning scene too. As you (so beautifully) write them, Tina is truly the yin to Bette’s yang. Like others, I’m worried that the morally bankrupt would-be senator will screw things up for them.
Let’s rock and roll!
Expertly written; I stand in awe of your skill with the English language. Plz keep B, T and Angie safe. PPS
Scary and dangerous coming!
Well this has the possibilities of a great big mess. Lot’s of drama ahead. Love how the story is moving along. Hope Richard has his own “cleaners” available. Thanks for the post.
This is getting a little scary! B&T are so in tune with each other. I love it! PPS!!
Your writing is so descriptive that it captures me and helps me to visualize the scene. Brilliant. B & T are going to love their enemy, huh? That is such a strong verse from the bible and one that is difficult to abide by. I hope that they will be successful in their attempt to help Cora. In doing so, they need to keep their family safe and Mr. Buckley sounds like a sleaze. Any father that would put their own best interest before their own child is **and I quote*** “An obstacle that needs to be removed.” Make sure he is dealt with, will ya Red? PS.