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Let It Happen – Final Chapter
George grasped his head between two hands.
“I am buying this house, Porter. Name your price,” he said, sounding serious, as he continued to gaze around.
“Stand in line, George,” Niall said, laughing as he and Diane walked over to their small group. Just like old times, back in LA, he thought.
“Yes, George,” Diane rejoined. “We were here first….besides; this place is a work of art. Art. Every square inch, top to bottom. And we’re the ones in the art business, not you…”
“Will you all just stop?,” Logan cut in. “Whatever anyone pays for for this place, I will just pay for twice…then give it back to Bette and Tina. Alright?”
A new voice joined the mock-serious banter about buying the house.
“Since they bought this house from me, I believe I should be first in line to buy it back, and on top of any premium Mr. Polson here elects to pay,” Luke Skinner’s elegant baritone.
The group’s loosely formed circle opened to let him join.
He stepped into the middle of the circle to kiss Tina warmly on both cheeks, then embraced Bette, and similarly kissed her.
“Bette…,” he crossed both hands over his heart. “You have my grandfather’s soul in you. There are no words…. you have worked a miracle in this house,” he was tearing up.
The group fell silent, as he held Bette’s shoulders and regarded her warmly.
“You are my sister in all but name…you and Tina. You both have brought me great joy, beholding this house that I can see has been rebuilt with such love, care, affection…and sensibility. We, the entire Skinner family, as I have told them all about this project, owe you both.” He bowed slightly.
Bette held Tina’s hand, and responded, “Luke, we’re just custodians of this house. This will always belong to your family, and we are deeply honored that you and your family have shared this part of your heritage with us. Sharing all your grandfather’s papers…I was able to imbibe some aspect of his vision because of your generosity…so personal to him, I’m sure…and hope I have been able to translate some that in the design and esthetic of our home today.”
“No, Bette… you and Tina, and your beautiful baby girl are our family now. The best kind of family…in our hearts, even if not in blood. Our families will always be bound now, enjoined in this house,” he said fervently.
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Thanks for a great story…well written and dialogue was exceptional. You have great talent. Will be looking forward to reading more awesome stories from you. Truly, truly enjoyed it….
You’re welcome! Am glad you enjoyed it. As it happens, I’d written the next book, “Love Soul Heaven Hell,” which starts here: https://lesfan.com/?p=83431 soon after this last chapter. The second book covers the early period of their marriage, and develops themes introduced in “Let It Happen.”
There is a third book, just now reaching Chapter 6, called “Empire State of Mind,” which starts here: https://lesfan.com/?p=85767
Lastly, I wrote an accompanying two-chapter set to the series, which introduced 2 characters, Jules and Diane, that I am using quite a bit in the third book. They enter the picture here: https://lesfan.com/?p=83723
Would love to know how all of that shakes out for you!
Thanks again, and Happy reading :-)
S
Thank you so much for an exceptional story, beautifully written. I love Bette and Tina and you add so much to the characters without loosing their original personas!
Look forward to reading more from your pen. You make me laugh, you make me smile and you make me cry the sign of a great writer. Thank you.
All I can say is DITTO!!!!!!! to sassy gran’ s comments!!!! You are,
Indeed, an excellent writer. Thoroughly enjoyed your marvelous
take on Tibette. Eagerly look forward to devouring your next story!
Thanks for writing and sharing!