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    Great Unexpectations Chapter 37

    "Are you sure?" Richard asked. "We don’t have to do it now. We can wait until-"

    "No. Now is good. I want to see her", she said softly.

    A sinking feeling found its way into the pit of Bette’s stomach. "See her?", Bette murmured.

    "It’s not what you think, Bette", Richard said walking to his briefcase. He carefully tumbled the numbers on it’s combination lock and sprung it open. He unzipped one of the pockets and removed what appeared to be either a computer disc or a DVD. He handed it carefully to Cora. "Whenever you’re ready", he said. "There’s a TV in the den. One of those combo units. Just put the disc in and it’ll start on it’s own."

    Although it weighed no more than a few sheets of paper, in Cora’s hands the disc seemed to carry all the weight of the world. It did not contain any top secret military satellite locations. Nor did it hold the answers to what really happens at Area 51. Simply, it held a message from her mother. One last attempt to atone for the sins of the past. One desperate plea for Cora’s safety and maybe even a little forgiveness.

    Cora walked slowly towards the den. She stopped short and turned back with terrified moist eyes looking at Bette and Tina for support. "Of course, sweetie", Tina said. She lifted Angie from the sofa and walked with Bette and Richard as they followed Cora into the room. Cora handed the DVD back to Richard, not trusting her shaky hands to master the task of laying it on the awaiting disc tray. She sat down and was quickly comforted by Bette’s warm embrace. The TV came to life. A few moments of snow and then there she was. Faye Buckley. Bette was shocked at how lively and vital Faye appeared. Her hair was fuller. Her eyes were sharper. Her color was much healthier than the pasty pale Bette had become accustomed to. She was of a healthier weight. Not nearly as gaunt as she was in her final days. She looked at least twenty years younger. "She looks so old", Cora whispered sadly, comparing this image of her mother to her own childhood memories. Bette was struck by this sad contrary perception.

    Comments

    1. 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

    2. 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!!!!

    3. 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!!

    4. 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.

    5. 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.

    6. 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 ;)

    7. 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

    8. 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!

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