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Great Unexpectations Chapter 37
"Oh please, Tina. It’s a golden retriever. These are the best dogs when it comes to kids. Angie could ride this dog using his ears as the reins and the dog would just love it." The owners laughed. "That’s kinda true. Rusty is very mellow."
While Tina negotiated the growing love affair between her daughter and the dog, Bette went to visit Cora.
"Hi", she said, sitting down on Cora’s blanket. "Nice day, huh?"
Cora nodded. "Yeah. Perfect almost."
After a few moments of silence Bette said. "You know, Cora. I’ve been thinking. I was kind of in shock after watching that video of Faye, um, your mom. I should have said something sooner, but then we had the funeral and your meeting with Mr. Jenkins. Anyway… we won’t…I mean, if you want to…well…the money that she left for Angie? We won’t get in your way if you want to contest the will. It must’ve been quite a shock to-"
"No", Cora interrupted. "I don’t want to do that. I like you guys. And Angie. Besides my mom left me plenty. And after everything she put you through…I don’t know. She really wanted to do something for Angie. It would feel wrong to try to undo that."
Bette looked out to the water. Watched Tina and Angie playing with Rusty. Smiled. "So, have you made any decisions? About what you’d like to do next? The world is kind of your oyster right now."
Cora winced. "Well, don’t think I’m a dork or anything, but I think I wanna go back to school. I never even graduated from high school. That’s kinda bothered me."
Bette smiled and put an arm around Cora’s shoulder. "I think that’s a good idea. I think Faye would really like that."
Their quiet moment was interrupted by Alice arguing with Tina. "But T. A dog would be great for her. Kids are supposed to have dogs. It’s like the law or something."
"But dogs need space to run around, Al."
"So you take ‘em to the park. Hello."
"And they have to be cleaned up after. They’re not exactly known for using the indoor plumbing."
"That’s easy", Bette offered. "Alice can take care of that", she said raising her eyebrows.
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Wow what a finale, glad to see another baby on the way. Thanks for a great ending and hope too see more.
Great ending….but it left me wanting more…how selfish!!!! lol
Loved it!!!! Really thorough ending especially Mr Buckley’s demise. Thx so much for a greatly intriguing story. And my soppy heart loves the ending. Maybe
maybe, one day u’ll let us in on how Cora progressed and do a little update on B, T, A, The poopy dog [u know they can be trained to do it in the one place], new baby and Alice. maybe…see my big pleading puppy dog eyes!!!!
Thanks for this great story. I’ve loved every minute of it.
well, well, well, look who finally posted her story! it was definitely worth the wait so i won’t bust your chops too much. can’t wait to read the new one. i was a bit surprised that mr. buckley’s demise. i kinda figured it would feature a shovel, a hammer, and a ticket to tahiti. anyway, thanks for giving us this story. i know the next one will be even better!!
I have missed you and this story. I loved the ending with Cora getting some of her childhood back and Richard doing whatever was needed to make sure she was safe from the “evil dad”. I loved the banter between Alice and the locals at the beach. Heck, in our area we still stop for funerals. I do hope that you will revisit this story at some time down the road. You left us hanging with a pregnant Tina and mommy Bette.
What a long awaited welcome surprise, hope you are back to writing a bit before dissappearing again.
Bittersweet. Yhat’s what it is. We are blessed with another post, but the post is the finale. Thanks for coming back to finish. Thank you for your story. I hope you will share another s with us.
Gotta echo Spumoni – very bittersweet it is. Thank you for this amazing finale….hope to see another one from you, whether it be a continuation of this one or something else – when you can, of course…till then ;)
Great story…loved every chapter!
I just wanted to express my graditude for your story I have been guilty of silent reading but just had to let you know how much I love this story. Great journey which had me scared happy and joyful for our girls and poor Cory. Thanks
Thank you for this story. It was a pleasure to read (and I’m delighted Angie got her dog).
This was a wonderful story, red. Thanks so much for writing it. Cheers
I absolutly loved this story and hate to see it go. So I’m with Rau in the pleading for a little tidbit in the future of how Cora is doing. And how B&T, Angie and her little brother or sister (or maybe both LOL)are doing….please???But every story of you will make me read it, thank you Red and hope it won’t take too long for a little somnething from you!
Fantastic ending! Though I will miss this story I hope to see more stories from you soon.
Great story, Red!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!