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If it is meant to be…Chapter 82
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Bette, on the other hand, had no idea why that was so funny, so she sat there with a polite smile on her face. Noticing this, Tina stopped laughing long enough to warn Alex, Oh honey, maybe we shouldnt be laughing about this…cause I think thats what they still called blue jeans when MaBe was growing up!
This caused Alex to shriek with laughter. Bette played along with them and grabbed Alex around her waist. Oh, so you think thats funny do you? Well, since I cant tickle your mom for that wise crack, you are gonna get it for laughing with her! Bette started tickling Alex, causing her to roll around on the bed, trying to escape.
MaBe, stop! Im going to pee my pants! Alex was crying she was laughing so hard. Bette stopped, but only because she wasnt sure if Alex actually might loose it on their bed, and didnt want to take a chance.
By the way, she stated indignantly. I will have you know that when I was growing up, we wore Levis 501′s and Swabees. There wasnt a dungaree in sight!
Alex was still laughing, but was now hiccuping, as well. She looked at Bette with a confused look on her face, finally registering what she had said. Everyone knew what Levis 501 jeans were, even in 2020, but… MaBe, whats a Swabee?
Tina burst out laughing at this, knowing that Bette had dug herself out of the old age hole, only to drop herself right back in it. Yeah Bette, whats a Swabee?
Just then, the door bell rang. Paul, who had been coming down the stairs ran and opened the front door. Hey Dad, Kathy…come on in.
Bette walked out from the den to see who was there. Hey you two, whats up?
Hey Bette. Well…uh… Dan hesitated, feeling a little nervous about the impending conversation. If you and Tina have a couple of minutes, we have something we need to talk with you about.
Bette waved them in, not feeling quite as weird as she use to about inviting Dan into a house he had shared with Tina for years. As they were walking into the den, Bette said, Okay, but you have to answer one question for me.
Whats that? Dan asked.
Do you know what Swabees are?
Upon hearing Bette ask that question, and then seeing the confused look on both Dan and Kathys faces, Tina couldnt help it, and started laughing again.
Give it up Bette. No one knows the answer to that question, except for other people YOUR age!
Bette started toward Tina, when they all heard Paul say from behind Dan. Swabees. That was the slang term teenagers used a long time ago to describe the bell bottom jeans that sailors wear. Teenagers used to wear them when bell bottoms were really popular.
Thud. There was silence. Everyone just turned and looked at the eleven year old boy. Bette, after finally picking her jaw up off the floor, looked at Paul in amazement. How on earth did you know that?
Paul just looked at all of them, wondering why they were staring at him like that. What? I read things.
Bette walked over to him and put her arm around his shoulders. Well, I guess you do. And, just for that, I was thinking that maybe you would like to go with me this afternoon to buy a car. Now that I am living here, Im going to need to start driving again… She looked at him and raised her eyebrow, smiling. I was thinking either a Mercedes, or a Jag…what do you think?
Excellent!! Paul squealed in excitement. Can I go with you on the test drives?
Absolutely!
Slammin!! Paul took off up stairs to get his shoes, feeling really good about knowing the answer to a question that neither one of his parents knew. Especially if it got him a ride in a brand new, really cool car!
Still smiling as she watched Paul careen up the stairs, Bette turned to Dan and Kathy. Okay, so what did you two want to talk about?
Well… Dan started. Theres two things really…
Tbc
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Great update! I love the humour between Bette Tina and Alex. That little girl is just hilarious. too cute. I can’t wait for your next update.
Another great chapter Sea! I second slacker, what is going on with the st8 folks?? The suspense is killing me. Please post soon.
Thanks for the amazing update. I love this story. Don’t leave us hanging too long!
Sea….so who’s the tease…lol. Wonderful update.
Sea, you just left us hangin again….whats up with this? hehehe….come on…………post another chap sooner….please
Ok Sea!! Are we picking up the bad habit of cliff hangers from Chicki now??? Come on…another post!!!!
loving it.
I just caught on to this story about a week ago & have just caught up to this chapter. Get writing!!!! What’s the news? Let it be that D & K are moving to LA, B&T move back too and the whole family are back together again,just as it should be. Wouldn’t that be a great finale??
Love this story…keep on truckin’..soon…please?
Thanks for getting Bette to Seattle. As for the rest, I’ll just sit here and wait for an update…college is overrated anyway, right?
Another cliff hanger. Kathy is either pregnant or they are moving. Or one of them is Ill.
Hmmm…what’s up w/the straight folks? Nice installment.
hope all is going well on your journey!! thanks so much for the update. think i know what will happen, and i’m glad for every update…love this story
Sea,
You are absolutely wondrous. Thanks you so much for another awesome chapter. This story keeps on getting better; they say it’s impossible to improve on perfection but you do will every new chapter.
Bette and Tina feel so right together in your story and the addition of all the children and Dan and Kathy have olny enhanced the story.
Desperate to find out what the secret is. Would be ironic if Dan and Kathy are moving to NYC or Chicago especially after Bette moving Heaven and Earth to be with Tina in Seattle.
Will follow whereever this leads.
Many thanks and gratitude.
A fan.
I think Ally is right. They’re moving and Kathy’s pregnant.
What a great way to start the day. Bring on the next installment so we all won’t have to guess all the wrong things.
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!
Now when is the cliffhanger queen going to let us know what’s up with Kathy and Dan….Are they moving to NY???
i think your story is rhe best,but what with these swammis, is that legit, ive never heard that before, but i believe anything you say,,im a big fan.
Thank you so much for this update. You deftly managed to move us through lots of plot updates, and yet the story never plods or misses a step. Loved this addition and, as always, I’m looking forward to your next gift!
Seahurst everytime I start to read one of your posts I feel like you have taken me on a journey. It’s a credit to how good you are that I always feel the journeys too short. Thanks! Are Dan and Kathy moving? Sick? I’m so guessing. Please post soon
This was a pleasant surprise to brighten my morning. Thanks for this chapter. It was great and it’s nice Tina’s awake again! Now, I’m dying to know what Dan and Kathy are going to say….
yeah they are moving and probably to new york and kathy is pregnant. thats my guess too. come sea don’t let us wait too long
SEa, you have got to be kidding me? Tease…but I’m glad that Tina is ok.
loved the lightness to it and that as FFC pointed out, you moved us so effortlessly through what could have been a very bogged down period. as usual Sea, you have my thanks!
Your chapters are like a cold drink of water after a long hot day. Glad you are back.
What a way to start the day! But, you know the cliffhanger is gonna be bugging me until you post again. Can’t wait.
as always another great chapter. you give us laughs and love, and now drama……thanks Sea……continue soon
Seahurst, this story is just so good. It makes my day to see a new chapter from you! The characters are amazing. The dialogue is so real. Thank you for sharing…
havent even read this chapter yet, just so happy to see your post, I am hooked
Spit it out Dan, will ya? Just kidding – it’s fun suspense. Enjoyed this chapter and thank you for not keeping us in the hospital forever. I admire the way you write the children – sensitive, yet realistic.
Ahhh! Sea, it’s sooo sooo good to have you back. You had me in tears by the third paragraph. It’s a gift, I tell you. Please don’t make us wait that long, though. Waiting for your next post. Thanks for coming back, though.
Your chapters never disappoint. It’s always a pleasure reading one. I’m not too crazy about cliffhangers so I’ll be waiting impatiently for the next chapter. Great chapter, Seahurst!
Seahurst, you just don’t disappoint. Another excellent chapter in an excellent story. I loved it from Chapter 1 and you still have me hanging on, waiting for every word that you write. These characters are so wonderfully imagined, written, and developed. What an incredible story; so glad it continues with such strength. Thank you.
Whew I’m relieved that Tina is Ok! But what is up with Dan and Kathy? You always leave us wanting more Sea!
okay…it took me awhile but I finally caught up (82 chapters is a lot of reading in two days). Sea, I love your style and the way you pull us into the story. The best thing about reading the chapters in such a short time was theat I knew there was anotehr one waiting for me…now I’m with everyone else….anxiously waiting for your next post. Keep up the great work and please post soon…this new addiction is very demanding. (smile)
Another great chapter…….please dont make us wait too long between the next ones…….
One of my favorites… please continue SOON!!!! Hope your journey is going well.
I keep checking back hoping you’ve put out a new chapter…but unfortunately, not yet. Your writing is superb whether it is on your stories or your analyses of the current episodes. I always am interested in what you have to say in the forums. But I’m particularly encaptivated by this story. Please come back to it and let us know how things turn out here.