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Great Unexpectations Chapter 37
"That’s ok", Kit said. "We’ll be back later. Besides we have to find Alice and Shane. There’s no tellin’ what kind of trouble they could be in right about now."
"Alice and Shane are here too?" Bette asked. "Did everybody come?"
"Well, not everybody. Helena wanted to come but she’s not allowed to leave the state."
"Pity", Bette sighed in mock sympathy. "Be nice", Tina warned gently with a slight pat to Bette’s rear. Angelica stirred, letting tiny wimpers and sighs escape her mouth. Her eyes remained closed, but she instinctively wove her fingers through Bette’s long dark locks. The gentle tug melted Bette’s heart. "Thank you", she whispered to Kit, who could only nod proudly at the reunion. "And thank you", Bette said turning to Tina. "This is just what I needed."
"I know, sweetie", Tina said. "You forget sometimes how well I know you."
Richard took in the impromptu family reunion and sidled next to Cora. He gently leaned to her ear and whispered, "Why don’t we take a walk and let them have a little time alone." He’d needed to talk to her in private anyway, and this situation offered the perfect excuse. Cora looked up to him with a shy smile. She hardly knew these ladies. But seeing how happy they were to be with their little girl, she easily accepted his offer. She had questions for him anyway. Richard waved a hand in the air, catching Bette’s eye. He pointed outside, toward the beach and held up his cell phone, indicating he was always within reach if need be. Bette nodded and mouthed ‘thank you’. With a smile Richard slipped Cora out the door.
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Richard and Cora returned to the beach house from their walk. Bette and Tina looked up at them expectantly from the sofa as Angie read from her favorite book.
"I’m ok. Not great, but I’ll be ok", Cora said, answering the unasked but ever present question. Richard put his arm around her shoulders much like a big brother would as she wiped a trace of moisture from her left eye. "She’ll be ok. She’s a tough kid."
Bette at once rose to her feet to fetch Cora a glass of water. "Thank you", she said as she accepted the glass. After soothing the lump in her throat she smiled and handed the glass back to Bette. Cora looked at Richard and said "I think I’m ready now."
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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!