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Great Unexpectations Chapter 31
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"Fuck man!!", the kid screamed. Blood streamed down his chin and tears streamed down his cheeks. Tina grabbed Richard by the jacket and shook him. "Let him go, Richard. He’s just a kid! Stop it!"
Richard looked at Tina with feral eyes. She stared back at him, not backing down. She reached into her purse and took out three one-hundred dollar bills, and tossed them to the bleeding kid. "Sorry", she said and dragged Richard out of the store.
Tina’s anger at his actions fueled her angry walk. "That was pretty fucking stupid", she scolded. "What if he calls the cops? Those places always have surveillance cameras. It’d be nothing at all for them to have a flyer of you all over the place in a matter of hours."
"I know", Richard said glumly.
"How in the hell are you gonna help Faye if you’re behind bars?"
"Alright! I get it! I fucked up. Okay?"
They walked in silence for five blocks until Tina finally spoke. "Well. At least we know she’s here."
"No. We know she was here", Richard corrected her. He refused to relax his standards, regardless of the progress they were making. Tina was about to discuss his motivational methods when she was interrupted by her cell phone. It was Bette. "Tina, you and Richard need to come to the hospital. Now."
Fifteen minutes later they arrived and were met by Bette at the front door. They walked through a hallway lined with vacant wheelchairs. "What happened?", Richard asked.
"She’s deteriorating", Bette said simply. The long walk to Faye’s room suddenly took on a heaviness that could not be loosed. It clung to them like a heavy cloak. It made their steps dull. It filled their ears with the muffled din of random pieces of conversation they absorbed along the way. They reached Faye’s door and looked inside. There were a handful of doctors looking over her chart and nodding. One of the doctors leaned down to speak to her as the others left. Bette and Tina rose to their feet in anticipation of news. Any news. The last doctor cast a grim glance and spoke softly. "She doesn’t have much time. If you have any unfinished business, or perhaps last goodbyes, now would be the time." Bette’s heart sank and she clasped blindly onto Tina’s hand for support. Physical as much as emotional. Richard walked quickly into Faye’s room. Perhaps to escape before his tears announced themselves. Tina urged Bette to take her seat again. "Let’s give them a minute", she suggested. Bette nodded weakly and fought the rising bile in her stomach. "There just wasn’t enough time, Tina. We need more time."
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Well… I guess Bette did what she thought was kindest. There was a lot of humor this chapter… it balanced how it ended nicely. But I’ll admit, I’d hoped that there would be some last-minute miracle towards the end. I’m very glad to see you back with such a good chapter red… but… poor Faye. :( (Did I just type that?!) Great chapter, and p.s. the only eggs I have will be used for early nog. Cheers for the post red
No worries about the hiatus. I’m just grateful for the update. What an emotional rollercoaster. I loved the laugh-out-loud humor of Alice’s death-defying gamble with Bette’s car and the embarrassing revelation of Bette’s ABBA fixation. At the other extreme, of course, was Faye’s death. And here Bette took a gamble because what if Faye had lingered on? Bette clearly sensed the end was imminent and her assurances about Cora were an act of kindness. I expect Bette and Tina will work extra hard to make those assurances a reality.
Glad that you are back. It is okay to be a slacker. Sometimes you just have to do it. I loved the banter between the gang and of course Angie’s stubbornness (just like her mother Bette). Bette did what she thought was right and for Faye it was. I hope that Bette is going to be okay.
Owwww, very painful
Red, One off your best chapter by far!!!!! I did hope that they would find Cora befor Faye died, but please let then find her. Thank you PPS
Wow, redhorse I don’t think that there’s a dry eye left in the house. I never thought I’d feel this for Faye Buckley! Can’t wait for your next update to this story.
Hey Red, Welcome Back and you came back with one heck of a chapter, eh? **The Eh is for our neighbors to the North*** The first chapter of this story I wanted Tina to kick Faye’s ass until she had her in tears & now….I have tears in my eyes at the compassion & kindness Bette showed Faye at the end. Your story telling is descriptive and brilliant. On a side note, thanks for mentioning Traverse City. When people think of MI they only think of the negative stereotype that is associated with Detroit. They don’t realize how many beautiful cities we have across the state. And Traverse City is absolutley lovely. PS.
Red, you are too kind but as we both know, it was and is all you baby! I have to admit, I wasn’t going to read the whole chapter but I just couldn’t stop myself. Excellent as always, although I think you are channeling your inner IC with this turn of events. Where have all of the happy endings gone? LOL. Now, post again!!
Red, you are a very talented writer! This chpater and the whole story are brillant! Great humor and lightness well balanced with the drama. I think many of us would act like Bette did, what do you call it, a kind lie? And hopefully it’s not a lie, just a matter of time before the exact same result… Shame that Faye couldn’t see her daughter one last time… I agree with jb621, Detroit and Michigan are a very beautiful place. I was there a few years back and was amazed by how nice it is! Thanks for mentionning it. Can’t wait to see what will happen now. Please post soon. And thanks!
HEy red, That was awesome. Sometimes doing the worng thing for the right reason is the best that you have to offer. I do believe that giving Faye hope in her final few moments was the proper response from Bette. Sweet to see that Tina was there as Bette’s tower of strength. As for the gang and the car and puppy debacle, how hysterical was it. Just the perfect light relief against the darkness and sorrow to follow. As for Richard’s lashing out, it just showed his frustration at all that was going on. I do hope that the gals will complete their quest and find Cora. More please whenever you get the chance. This tale is an emotional rollercoster ride and so worthwhile. Please continue soon. Many, many thansk from Your Loyal Fan.
wow that was so intense at the end…thx for posting, very moving tale…balanced by humour…get ange the dog…
I write this with tears in my eyes…..so sad. I was hoping Faye would live to see her daughter. Bette did a good thing. She’s so much more a softie than she lets on. Great chapter! PPS!!
Incredible! Strong,emotional,humourous – wow, what a rollercoaster. Will wait patiently for the next chapter of this wonderful story – whenever you’re ready.
Damn this is sad!