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Great Unexpectations Chapter 37
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The screen image of Faye focused her eyes just to the left of the camera, as if awaiting her cue. "Anytime you’re ready Mrs. B", Richard’s voice urged from off-screen. Heeding his direction she gazed directly into the camera. A slow, nervous smiled emerged and she began to speak.
"Cora. I’m sorry. I don’t really know where to begin. If you’re watching this then, obviously, I was unsuccessful in finding you myself before…well, before it was too late for me. However, it is comforting to think that you are sitting somewhere with Bette Porter and Tina Kinnard, watching this. They are extraordinary women. It’s an odd thing to speak of them as if we’ve met. The truth is, as I speak, I haven’t yet asked them to help me find you. But I have this feeling that they will. Assuming they listen to anything I have to say of course." Faye chuckled at the sheer absurdity of the task she was about to undertake. To ask a favor of two women who’d likely rather see her meet the business end of a garbage truck. And rightly so.
Tina reached softly for Bette’s hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. They continued to watch and listen as Faye apologized to Cora for not being there in person. For letting her slip away into a life of such complete terror that living on the streets was a viable alternative. At one point Richard had to employ the pause button so that Cora could collect herself. Bette and Tina looked at each other and without words agreed that maybe Cora would appreciate some privacy. They rose from their seats but Richard, reading their intention, spoke up. "Actually ladies, you should stick around. There’s something here that’ll interest you."
They looked at each other with blank expressions and then to Richard with questioning ones. Richard’s expression gave nothing away. Nonetheless, they returned to the sofa, sitting on either side of Cora. With Angie on Tina’s lap, they put their arms around Faye’s daughter as her sobs diminished.
Richard pushed a button on the remote control and Faye continued speaking. "Cora, you will soon meet Mr. Jenkins if you haven’t already. He’s a dreadfully dour man as you’ll learn. However, his services are essential. He will explain the details of my will but you should hear now what I’m about to say. I owe a debt of gratitude to Bette and Tina. Without their help I’m certain you’d still be on the streets, possibly seriously injured or…" Faye stopped, unable to finish. Her cloudy eyes were at once obscured by the water glass she was drinking from. "…or worse", she finished. Her eyes quickly darted to the side with an embarrassed smile. "No offense, Richard. I’ve no doubt you will find her. But you…uh…well…", she looked back to the camera, back to her future audience, with a poorly concealed smirk. "Well, he’s a little rough around the edges I suppose some would say."
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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!