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Great Unexpectations Chapter 31
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"Ok. We’ll call you when we land in Traverse City. We love you guys. And thank you all again for…everything. Well, everybody except Alice", Bette smirked.
"Hey!", Alice shouted.
"We love you Alice", Tina said. "It might take Bette a while to get over the car thing, but we still love ya."
"Ok, bye guys", Shane said. There was more scuffling and assorted whispers and giggles. "Oh yeah", Shane remembered. "Um, hold on Bette. We have something for you."
Bette and Tina looked at each other with quizzical eyebrows wondering what their friends were up to. "Ok, hit it Kit", Shane said with a voice that sounded like it was trying in vain to suppress laughter. Within seconds a familiar tune came over the phone’s speaker. The song had been cued up to the chorus. ABBA’s "Fernando". Unfortunately it was not ABBA that was heard singing. The voices of Alice, Shane, and Helena drowned out any hint of the group as the music played on. Even Kit’s skillful voice could not compensate for her friends’ lack of talent.
"There was something in the air that night/The stars were bright/ Fernando!!", they sang to their hearts content. "They were shining there for you and me/For liberty/Fernando…"
Click.
Bette hung up the phone with a crimsoned face, her ABBA fixation no longer a secret. "Well Tina", she said after a long pause. "I hope you weren’t too attached to any of those ladies because once we get back home we are never speaking to them again."
Instead of a sympathetic ear or a pat on the back, Bette heard Tina singing softly. Picking up where the gang had left off. "Though we never thought that we could lose/ There’s no regret…"
"Et tu, Tina?" Bette picked up a pillow and threw it at a laughing Tina.
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The flight to northern Michigan was short and uneventful. Richard kept his eyes to himself and to his laptop, thus avoiding looks of recrimination from Bette. Faye was giddy with anxiety. Getting so close now. This had to be it. Bette and Tina held hands while sipping their mineral water. They could also sense this search coming to its conclusion.
The pilot taxied the jet to a stop and the passengers were quickly released to their awaiting car. Richard took the keys from the driver and stowed the bags into the trunk. "Are you ready ladies?", he asked hurriedly.
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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!