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If it is meant to be…revisited
Year 2024…five years later…
“MaBe, are you okay? Your knuckles are turning white.”
Dani put her hand up and covered her mouth, not wanting her step-mother to see her smile. She couldn’t help it, she had purposely chosen this time to talk to MaBe about having *****, because she knew that by having this conversation in a moving car, it would limit how Bette could react to her step-daughter’s questions.
On the other side of the car, Bette’s mind was reeling. ‘Why is she asking me about this?’ Tina’s the one that they had designated to have these conversations with their children. Tina’s the one who has prepared herself to answer any questions about *****…questions that were bound to come up, as their children got older. So why was her partner’s oldest daughter, sitting there staring at her, asking her these questions…and why is she asking them while she was driving?!
“Huh…so…I’m sorry Dani…what did you ask me?” Bette could feel the heat radiating off of her skin, the color rising in her cheeks, could feel the ache in her fingers from gripping the steering wheel so tight.
Dani tried not to laugh at the look on MaBe’s face. She knew she was uncomfortable, but so was Dani…well, a little bit anyway. That’s one of the reasons she wanted to do this here, in the car…so neither one of them had to look each other in the eye. But, uncomfortable or not, Dani wanted some answers, and even though she wanted to talk to her mother about this, she wanted to test the waters with MaBe first. Hopefully she would get a better idea of how her mother would react to her wanting to be sexually active, by how the more conservative of her mothers answered her questions…if she answered them.
“I asked how you knew when it was the right time to have ***** with someone?”
‘Yep.’ That’s what Bette thought she had heard. ‘Oh God’, she inwardly groaned. ‘I don’t want to answer that…do I have to? Can’t I just turn up the radio and keep driving? We’re only about fifteen minutes from the house…*****, I can hold out for fifteen minutes…I could…Oh God…’
Dani patiently waited, as she watched the different expressions of both horror and panic cross MaBe’s beautiful, but clearly stressed out face. Dani almost felt sorry for asking her now, but realized it was too late to take it back. How was she supposed to know that the older woman would be this uncomfortable with the subject of *****? She was so open emotionally in other ways. They shared a wonderful, loving relationship, and Dani felt as close to Bette Porter, as she did to her birth mother. Adults really were strange creatures. They should teach classes in school on how to communicate with, and understand the inner workings of the adult human brain.
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So glad you are back with this, just love this story. Wonderful chapter with a nice little surprise at the end. Can’t wait for more, don’t stay gone too long. Also, very interesting about JB and 9/11. Thank God they weren’t there.
you had me at hello
BVHALL A million stars for you for just posting Welcome back. Have one that is almost 16 so I get a lot of ? on sex. I just print STUPID on my forehead and tell her I,m looking for my hearing aid which I dont have nor need.. Thanks so much for posrting.
I am so glad you are revisiting this story. I never tire of reading it. Please continue to update it. I wholeheartedly agree with your views on fate. I know that is how I found my wife. Yes, we must work hard to make the things that we want in life happen but I think that fate(predestination) is the trump card or an ultimate controlling factor.
Yea!!! You have returned! I’m thrilled…and this new series looks exciting…please keep posting
Awesome update! Please continue, I love this story!
There are shoes, sweaters, and PJ’s that always feel good and welcoming. I hope returning to this story is the welcome you need to keep inspiring you to share your stories.
*Blink, blink* Shakes head…am I dreaming?! A chapter of If It’s Meant To Be???? I…am…in…heaven.
Seahurst, this story is like a favorite blanket – I just want to sink down and wrap myself in it, getting that warm fuzzy feeling that comes from something so special. The worst of days are made better when I see a new chapter from this series.
Great story as always. You weave the tale of this family so skillfully. I cannot wait to see how Bette answers Dani’s question…or how Tina is going to approach this subject. Is Dani just curious, or taking after her mother’s? Either way, I will be anxiously waiting another chapter. If this relieves your writer’s block, could we be so lucky to have two series going at the same time??? Ah, now that would be fate indeed.
Glad to have you back! Your writing is always a special treat. Hope you continue!
YOU WROTE!!! AHHHHHH!!!! My eyes practically popped out of my head when I saw your name, Sea!! Thank you for making my day! :)
I too believe in fate. What you said was beautiful. JB’s story amazes me. I’m so glad that she let her husband sleep in that day.
Excellent chapter. It’s wonderful to revisit these characters. I can’t wait to see how Bette handles this!!
*Leaves you a set of boxing gloves to fight off that pesky writer’s block*
Seahurst!!! Now you know, I’m just overwhelmed that you have chosen to continue this story. I can’t wait for more. Thanks for this!
here we go Dani ;)
LOVE IT Seahurst!! You have too many fans not to revisit this story often. Thanks!
Well Seahurts U know u have lots and lots of fans in this site, so your stories are always welcome, I suppose u hate your writer block but hey if get a sequel because of it!!! honey u better embrase your FATE… :) give us more soon.
YES! YES! YES! I am soooooo happy to see more of this story! I loved the first part1 I am glad that you are revisiting it! Thanks a million! Give e more, please!
What a wonderful surprise to see this posted. It’s a great chapter too. Bette did very well, despite her nerves. In fact, I may copy this and save it for when I get those questions. :} Block be gone! Write on!
Oh wow…what an ending, does “gulp†even begin to describe it? I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter. I was so happy to find a post from you and a ch. to one of my fave series no less. I was smiling throughout the entire chapter. The part where Bette just wants to turn up the radio and hold out for 15 min just had me laughing. Great chapter, Seahurst and glad you are back! Can’t wait to find another post from you.
i am soooooooooooooooooooo curious…
Must have been the fresh country air that broke your writers block!
amazing Sea… and the ‘gulp’ let me waiting impatiently for more!!!!
And as you said I do really believe in fate… when things are suppose to happen they do and you can’t take it, change it… you just go with the flow and try to live with what is left of it and sometimes you learn to appreciate it, to keep fighting… some days are harder than others but you keep moving, and crying and missing a lot…
I have finally finished all or your chapters and every story. You are an amazing writer and love this story but I also enjoyed the others. I hope that the writer’s block goes away and you can continue writing more great chapters to this story and more new stories. Hang in there and hope to see a post on this one soon. I knew Dani would be a lesbian…. ; )
Sea, thank you so much for reprising this wonderful story! As you can see your legion of fans have been longing for a fix! Hope you continue to keep the writer’s block at bay so you can post again soon!
Very glad you are back with more of this story!!! It is one of my favorites….thanks for the journey!
I love that you returned to this story – anything that helps you flex your imagination and share your voice with us I’m overjoyed to read. Thank you. and I like this mothering problem for our girls.
This is good and let see what’s next.
Good to see you here with an update to this story.I hope to read some more stuff soon.
don’t keep us waiting long for the next chapter-i like to see what happens next.
yeah.. PLS continue… this is one of my faves in this site!
From one night owl to another, welcome back. Writer’s block is a…bag of chips isn’t it? Glad you got through. Would love to read more of this.
I never thought i’d read more of this story, I have missed it. This was the first story I read and got hooked to. I love it, please continue :)
I am sooo sooo happy that you are continuing this story. This was the first story I was hooked on. Thank you for posting this chapter and post soon, please of course.
Welcome back Sea…..
I too, believe in fate..I am where I am today, because fate brought me here.
Don’t keep us hanging….How do you make love to a woman? :-)
I’m happy you’ve returned to this story. So Dani’s a lesbian? And she’s coming out to Bette first.
Writer’s block is a bitch isn’t it! I’ve had it since last August Ha!
OMG can’t whait for her answer POST SOON
I really like this chapter sea!
It is a little bit TOO SHORT though…don’t you think sleep is ssso overrated?
What a privilege it is to see a post by you and one that is revisiting a story I loved reading. You haven’t lost a thing Sea. I hope you continue with this. Your characters are so well developed and loved.
I forgot to ask. Where did that quote from Jennifer come from?
Great to see you post something – it’s always good. One big complaint here, how could you leave it there, you really know how to make me grind my teeth;0)
Hey Seahurst Whoa! I Believe in FATE me too I’m really BELIEVE in FATE I’m still reading your Story WOW I love it keep going Please post soon.
OMFG!!!!! I’m feeling exactly how Dani is!!!! Talk about Fate and Divine Intervention. Seahurstm you gotta post ASAP!!! Please
Go ahead and reel me in! Yes…I’m hooked. Thanks!
now you got me hooked!!!! please post soooonnnnn…..
Wow seahurst, that was quick, thanks for this it made my day. now you’ve got over your writers block stop reading and get writing, thanks great chapter, but you can’t leave it there, post soon.
Cute update! Loved it… ummm.. then again, I always love your posts. Looking forward to more. Yeah, I’m with you on the fate thing.
WOW SEA… welcome back and i love it… i too have missed you and this is also one of my favorites… and now i think bette and dani should stop and tina should also be involved in this conversation… sorry thats the mom in me talking…please continue soon…
and i think you just kicked
If this chapter is any indication, your block is gone now. I hope you will give us some more chapters about this family.
Welcome back,
Your trip was your ticket out.
Welcome back,
To that same fanfic that you wrote about.
Yeah we like you a lot cause you write fic that’s hot, welcome back,
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back!
Encore!
sooo glad to see a new chapter by seahurst —- absolutely charming…..as always
It’s great to read you again. It’s like the summer season of our favorite stories is starting — keep up the work you are so talented.
Yes! Welcome back Seahurst!
thank you so much for revisiting this story!!!! Glad you got thru your writers block. I hope all is well with your travels…..I love this story and was bummed when you decided to end it! BTW…..after all the talk way back in Seattle about the salmon recipe, you never did give up the secret……….
(old cooks never stop looking for new recipes)….thanks again for writing again!.
Paula
This story remains one of my all time favorites. I was so glad to see you pick it up again. I hope you continue. You made my morning! I give it more stars than the sky can hold!!
almost feel of my chair when i saw that you posted. it made me so happy. i love this story and the way you write. glad you worked thru your block. loved the quote from JB also. hated having to answer “those” questions. thank you thank you thank you. please post soon.
This should be interesting, please post soon.
Nice way to frame Bette’s answer… and very realistic!
Seahurst, I have been reading on this forum practically since it started and have NEVER commented before. I can’t describe how excited I was to see another installment of “IF it was meant to be” this morning. I love all your writing but this story pulled me in from the beginning. I felt compelled to leave a comment telling you this and urge you to continue on with the story (and maybe give us some info on what went on in the 13 years before the current time frame). Thanks for all your hard work on these stories!
WELCOME BACK! This is one of my favorite stories. Please continue.
Very good Sea. I like this. Please continue soon.
thanks for this update! cant wait to see where this goes!
Brilliant chapter Sea! I’m glad that you got over your block, please continue, this is great!
Interesting start…
Very touching, the Beals quote.
Seahurst I have missed you so. Awesome update. Please don’t stay away for so long again. I love this story and look for it often. Thanksie….
In my post above, I meant five years had passed. I’m getting my fanfictions mixed up!
Seahurst, thank you for that quote from JB, I know what you mean when you said it brought you to tears, ’cause most of whatever comes out of her mouth brings me to tears ( mere words cannot express the energies that radiate from such a wonderful, soul). And your story was just wonderful, SO I THANK YOU FOR THESE TWO GIFTS YU HAVE GIVEN ME HERE TODAY.
I can’t add to what others have said because it’s all been said – so I’ll reiterate what others have said. I am SO glad you’re back with this story. It’s my favorite. I’m really excited to see you back.
Very Nice chapter Sea as always, so glad to see you back on fanfic,
(aka “self-proclaimed president of the Seahurst fan club”); welcome back…clearly we ALL have missed you. and, as always, incredibly well-written. Thank you.
God Seahurst, nothing like a loyal following!! You are the queen of fan fic. Nice update. Please up date more. I hope this gives you encouragement to keeping writing. We love you.
Welcome Home Sea!!!!! You know what you’ve started, right? You’ve set up our parched, Seahurst-thirsty minds to receive new drops of this magnificently crafted set of characters. I am so happy that you have posted and I am so glad you pushed that ole writers block away. This was really good. I like the fast forwarding and how Bette and Dani’s relationship has developed over time. Little Dani all grown up and thinking about batting for the pink team. Can’t wait to see how Bette reacts to this. Thanks for a great post, Sea! =)
i am an avid reader, but a lazy commenter, but i have to tell you how great it was to see your name back with a new post!!i can’t wait for whatever ride you wind up taking us on!!
welcome back. I missed this story. You rock!. can’t wait for the next chapter.
Sea is back in the saddle. Love the direction and the writing is as always highly engaging.
LOVE IT….I have been missing this story. So glad you have picked up the character line again…looking for more!
Up until a few days ago I had not read any of your stories. I was so intrigued when I read this chapter that I went back and read the entire series over the last two days and I must say that your writing is incredible. I was moved to tears more than once. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. Also thank you for sharing the Jennifer Beals quote…very moving.
Great to see you back I sure have missed you. Great update. Please don’t wait too long for next post.
You move into this so gracefully and I am just in awe of how well you wear these characters. I loved your quote at the beginning. I too believe in fate and I think we are all here to learn lessons and well you are helping me learn these lessons. Thanks for this wonderful story that you tell so well.
Yes this story is back I was hoping there was an update to all this, I’m so excited..but not stunned that Dan is a lesbian I mean she clearly had a huge crush on Bette