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Intervention – Chpt 25
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Franklin sat upright and retrieved the wayward olive from his lap, rolling it between his fingers before popping it into his mouth. “Yes,” he agreed, as he masticated the olive, “I am a complete and utter fuck-up.”
“Don’t chew with your mouth open, Darling,” Peggy chastised him.
“Yes, Peggy,” Franklin said, swallowing.
“Now, let’s see. Where shall we start?” Peggy said, taking another sip of gin. “Bette, my dear, we are here because Helena was a bit disturbed that I told her on the phone just moments ago that I had seen to it that you be named the Director of the Board of the CAC.”
“What?” Bette screamed, her body jostling forward.
“Darling, I knew nothing of this before Mummy’s call, I assure you,” Helena said to Bette.
“But, Franklin, you and I had agreed to meet about my return to the CAC. You never showed for our meeting the other night,” Bette exclaimed, her face growing warm with anger. “You said you had a proposition for me. I assumed it was of your own deference.”
“Bette, my Darling, you are growing quite agitated for naught,” Peggy said softly. “I’m coming clean with you. Franklin was acting on my request.”
Bewildered, Bette closed her eyes and shook her head.
“Bette. My dear. No one. Absolutely no one can run the CAC like you. It’s all but turned into a ghost galleria since you left. No one denies that. Not even Franklin. Right, Franklin?” Peggy posed, turning her head to Franklin.
“Yes, she’s quite right, Bette. The institution has lost its joie de vivre, it’s following, it’s verve and creativity. Not to mention its paid patronage. Without you, its cutting edge simply does not exist. It’s floundering.”
“I’ve seen to it, Bette, that Franklin has been appointed to the head of the California State Art’s Board. I plan to funnel extravagant monies into the entity, much that will be earmarked for the CAC. He has political connections, otherwise I would rid you of the wretched bastard once and for all. At any rate, Franklin is to name you to head the CAC,” Peggy announced. “Franklin was supposed to set a meeting with you at the restaurant and then not show up, as happened, so that you could meet Helena and strike up a delicious rendezvous. You see, she has had a monumental crush on you for what seems forever. I was simply helping the inevitable along. Where Franklin screwed up was not calling you back the next day. Or the next. To offer you the position.”
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OMG I so missed this story but I know you weren’t in a good place to write at the moent. I’ glad you’re back though and gosh what a delight it was. I so adore little Angie, she’s just priceless ‘you’re not our friend you just go home, that’s the best I’ve heard in ages hahaha. Thanks for posting dear I loved it.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzz you came back with a new chapter of this story I love and thank you. From reading your post I can understand that sometimes you just don’t feel like writing and we must understand that. Loved it and I so love Harry he’s the best!!
Nana Z! Whee! Loved the update. Never fails to put a funny smile on my face coz it’s always so full of good witted humor. I hope that things are alright on your end. Definitely looking forward to another update soon. Hint hint nudge nudge wink wink. Talk soon! ((:
hilarious…this story is such a treat..it is bangin’…love it!!!
Little children and aminals are very good judges of humans So Franklin is out. Harry is so funny.
I really needed this tonight. It has always been a joy for me to read your stories and tonight is no different. Thanks for the post!
About time, zheese. You let a little thing like your life going topsy turvy get in the way of the story? You know I hope it quickly gets back to turvy topsy, don’t you? Frankly, if I were Franklin, (say that 5 times fast) I wouldn’t need Angelica to tell me twice to leave. And Peggy resorting to violence-throwing an olive at the man like that! Even though the man should know Peggy means post haste when she says post haste, there’s no call for violence.
How awesome!!!! I laughed out loud several times! So glad to see you writing such amazing dialog! The monkey, the toad,2 pups, a fluffy pussy a kid w/mouth and Peggy…! Such fun! Glad you’re back! Noted the: ” The institution has lost its joie de vivre, it’s following, it’s verve and creativity. Not to mention its paid patronage. Without you, its cutting edge simply does not exist. It’s floundering.” …hmmmmmm… Wishing you well! B N & T >^..^<
…and I must say: you are our joie de vivre! Love the playful banter! Leave the drama to the drama queens! This is better then Bugs Bunny!
What an awesome pick-me-up after a long and tiring week! Wonderful Zheese! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!