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“I have seen the empty red wine bottles after the three of you have been going over old times and I have rarely seen my mother so hung over as after your weekend away “
“Now that was a riot – it was a very good time “
Emma told the waiter what wine she wanted and leant back enjoying her cocktail and taking in as much as she could about Tina’s new relationship
“So come on Porter – I want to hear this story about when you were here the last time – this is a good one mom “
Bette smiled
“About three years ago I was seeing a movie producer called Theresa – she brought me here hoping to get me drunk and to agree to act in a movie she was trying to get financial backing for “
“Can you act Bette ?”
“Not as far as I am aware” Bette replied “It was a ploy – she was trying to seduce me “
“And it didn’t work ?”
“No – I drank a bottle of the most expensive champagne they served “
“How much was that ?” Tina wanted to know
“At a guess I would say about $3000 “ Emma put in
“How much ! “
“Yeah – that will be about it “
“Gee – that’s unbelievable – so you drank this expensive champagne “
“I did – handed her the bill and went home – she didn’t get me to be in her movie – it was a expensive version of the casting couch – which I didn’t want a part of “ Bette laughed
“I remember interviewing a young intern – it must have been about ten years ago – she’d been working for us for about three months and she hadn’t really cut the mustard. Well she made it very clear that there was NOTHING she wouldn’t do to secure another year”
“MOTHER ! “ Tina was shocked
“What – you think it never happens in the legal profession ?”
“What did you do ?”
“The only thing that might have tempted me would have been all three Charlie’s Angels in a Jacuzzi – apart from that I wasn’t going to bite. I sacked her “
“For coming onto you ?” Bette asked
“For thinking I could be bought so cheaply “
“These cocktails must be strong – where are the toilets in here ?”
“Through the double doors on the left – and there is an attendant “
“Oh God “ Tina got up and headed off. Bette lent back and regarded Emma. This was the first time she had been alone with Tina’s mom since they had come out as a couple. Bette did want to say something but this scene was not playing out as she had expected it to. Emma seemed anxious – Bette wondered if her own calmness had unsettled the normally in control woman.
“You have a truly amazing daughter “ Bette said
“I know – she is my pride and joy. I love her more than anything else on this planet “
Bette’s look was sceptical “ That’s good because Tina thinks that she is a disappointment to you. I tell her that she must be mistaken “
“I want the best for her “
“That’s not the same as being disappointed in her “
“It is possible that she might have taken some remarks of mine the wrong way – but she knows that I love her very much “
Bette regarded the older woman for a few seconds – this was going to be a verbal chess match
“I don’t need to tell you that her self confidence is not as strong as it should be given how special she is “
“It seems to be improving – possibly since she dumped Jane and started to see you “
“I hope that I good for her because she is very good for me and I love her very deeply. Tina’s happiness is very important to me “
“And to me “
“I wouldn’t want anything to hurt her – I would be very unhappy if anyone hurt her“ Bette said
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What a terrific chapter….I’m not sure what Bette will do if she hurts Tina. I’m not sure I want to find out. What was the big deal by trying to impress Bette with her money? Is she trying to indicate that Tina is somewhat accustomed to being really well cared for and Bette better measure up? Or is she saying I’m wonderful, look I can spend hundreds of dollars on a dinner? She is so obvious in that she thinks money impresses most. Bette is very well situated for her age (30 yrs old) and I think that if push comes to shove, she could support Tina comfortably even if Tina did not work. And what difference does it make how much money Emma has? Its Emma’s money not Tina’s. Emma is just weird. My experience is that the more one shows off and talks about money, the less likely they are to be speaking the truth. They may have some money, but they probably have more debt than anybody you know.
Oh, I love the David Cassidy references. Really makes me laugh. Particularly liked that Bette turned down a date because she was not a David Cassidy fan!!!! So funny.
Emma just needs to back off. Have them over for Saturday brunch and leave it alone. Accept that Bette is a part of Tina’s life until notified otherwise. Keep your opinions to yourself.
Great…great chapter…..thank you so much. Love this story….
Emma might think she is queen of the pride but a new empress is watching her every move. Even with all her money Emma has the insecurity of a ragamuffin. Power is her game. Tina adopted the sentiment of her Mom. i hope the happy couple can hang on past the honeymoon stage. i know they well have issues ,children ,but I think they be ok. Rosemary will make sure of that. The job offer was perfect. You have really spoiled us with all these chapters. Write to your hearts content. PPS
Great chapter!
Emma, she doesn’t impress me, throwing her money to let see she is rich? And her comment about that she is for 80% responsible the firm is succesful, very arrogant to say something like that. I am sure she made the firm a succes with help of Katie but she couldn’t have done it without her partners. She can be proud without being arrogant.
She doesn’t want to hurt Tina but continue to do it. Bette was really cool in how she made it very clear to Emma that she will not allow anyone to hurt Tina. Well done ????????????
I love Rosemary, wish i had a mother like her, proud and so supportive of Bette and now helping Tina to get a new job. She is awesome!
Bette and Tina will have ups and downs in their relationship but i have faith that they will overcome any downs, but please, no Candyass!!!
AE, I keep trying to catch up before commenting but I still fall behind! Rosemary Porter is the kind of mom we all wish we could have. Emma—not so much. I see folks don’t like Emma much, but I find her sympathetic. I am so impressed that you can make her so unlikeable but still make her sympathetic. She counted on Tina’s other mother to soften her rough edges and she is at a loss without her. Taking people to places like Bemelmans/the Carlyle is how she always impresses people and also gifts them a great evening. I don’t think she knows any better–her late wife would have clued her in that it was a bad choice for B&T dinner but there is no one to set Emma right. I think she is learning–you are doing a fantastic job of showing how hard that process can be. I suspect it is going to be two steps forward and one (or two?) steps back, Oh please oh please let Emma be happy (or — realistically–successfully fake happiness) for Tina’s new part time job.
Bibi28–I know Emma’s world quite well. I can’t remember how big her firm is but if it is under 50 lawyers and is a litigation firm, one partner could easily be responsible for 80% of the profits. That partner doesn’t do 80% of the work–the partner who brings in the clients has the power and gets the credit for the work the related teams of lawyers produce. A famous description of law firms is that the lawyers are in three categories: finders (like Emma) who bring in the clients and manage the big picture issues for the clients, minders (day to day managers of matters for the clients) and grinders (usually junior, lawyers who :grind out” the work. And HUGE KUDOS to Emma and Kate for being out a quarter century ago as New York city BigLaw lawyers. It is hard today to imagine how hard that would have been and what good lawyers they must have been to be out and so successful.
Spu (hoping for 100s of chapters that end with a reformed Emma, perhaps, ready to love again)(not that I would dare to tell the great AE what to write)
Tina really wanted to work usual seller in bookshop? I’m sorry but for me even her work in community center was better.
Great Chapter as always Ally.
Glad we have many posts to come with your take on these Bette and Tina!
Thanks for posting
SG