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Life and Love and Why – 30
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Bette entered the ward alone, having left Ned when he had to go make a phonecall, and was startled to find Angelica with her grandmother on one of the seats in the lounge, looking over one of Angelica’s books, the soft voice of Tina’s mother reading aloud the story. She wondered where Tina was, because she had a feeling leaving Angelica with her mother was not part of Tina’s things to do.
Still she stopped, not wanting to interrupt the obvious bonding moment, seeing Angelica’s animated expression as she thrilled to the narrative of her storyteller. However, Angelica’s delighted voice took that decision away from her.
"Momma B!"
Bette smiled, approaching the two. She focused on her daughter, not sure what she would see if she would gaze upon Tina’s mother.
"Gramma read me!" Angelica exclaimed, pointing at Mrs. Kennard. "Grampa sleep."
Bette couldn’t help but grin at the toddler. "And where’s Momma T?"
"Dunno," Angelica frowned, thinking, her expression a cross between Bette and Tina’s when they were in thought. "Loo?"
Bette sighed, once more seeing evidence of Angelica’s continued exposure to Helena Peabody. "Yeah, probably."
Angelica turned to her grandmother. "You read good."
"I’ve had a lot of practice," Mrs. Kennard replied, smiling down at her.
Angelica grinned, then turned back to her book, reading out loud to herself, although both Bette and Tina’s mother were aware that Angelica was making up words as she went along, making both women smile.
Bette gazed at Angelica, seeing for the millionth time all the features that made her Tina’s daughter.
"She looks so much like Christina, doesn’t she?"
Bette looked up, and smiled. "She really does."
"But Angelica seems to be capable of sitting still," Mrs. Kennard observed.
Bette nodded. "When we tell her to sit still while we attend to something else, she does. She doesn’t stray far from us, usually."
"That’s nice to hear." Mrs. Kennard noted.
Bette glanced around.
"She left Angelica with Tom and a nurse, before I arrived." Mrs. Kennard supplied. "Tom needed to rest."
"I see." Bette glanced at Angelica, who was ignoring the bottled water in her mother’s hands, and realized that Angelica had changed her mind about being thirsty.
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Wishing you luck Tina. With that mother you are going to need it. That and maybe a shot of tequila first.
Well played Bette! “Be careful”, something you really shouldn’t have to hear when approaching your mother, how sad! Be strong T! PPS!
intrigue, can’t wait for the next. PPVS
Oh boy – I feel as though Tina is walking in to the lion’s den. Protect your heart Tina! PPS.
Battle royal coming right up. …Maybe it occurred over dinner. This might be the rapprochement.
Oh wow Tiff, it looks like next chapter might be the one I’ve been waiting for where Tina gets a chance to talk to her Mom without everyone else around and gets to say what she really feels. I also really liked the fact that Bette had a few words with her Mother…alone. Maybe they will resolve some things and maybe they won’t, but it will allow both of them to tell the other what they haven’t said for 10 years. Amazing update Tiff!
Add another family member to Angie’s winning column. Now that is 4 of the family Kennard that she has won over.
Love Angie, so cute and sweet. Ok now the mother and daughter’s talk, let see the battle coming please, thanks!
Can’t wait for this whole mother-daughter thing to be somewhat resolved. Can’t wait for the next post, as always! Thanks Tiff.
I just knew Angelica would be the only one that would be able to charm the pants off Mrs. Kennard and melt her hard heart. Cathy is next. Hope Tina is very careful in her dealings with her mother. Angie has broken the ice now Tina just has to make the patch hold, hopsefully Mrs. K won’t give Tina a hard time because she will render permanently that tenuous that Tina still has with her and Tina will never speak to her again. Awesome chapter. Thanks for posting.
Wow, great story. I can’t say I’m surprised. Haven’t been on the site in some time but had a yearning to read some of the old classics as I think of them in my head and of course your stories were on the list. Reprise, Here’s to the Night, Just for A Moment, all good ways to indulge in my love for B&T. I guess I will have to download yours and other stories before they dissappear, like Don’t Panic and Giasony’s Denial I think it was called. Anyway, loving this new tale and really curious as to what Tina’s sister’s deal is. You know IC gets alot of heat, well deserved, but she did something really good creating Bette and Tina. That forever kind of love that just won’t quit is rare and you capture it perfectly. I really like your Helena and Angie is stealing my heart too. Looking forward to your next post.
Where are you Tiff? I can’t wait for an update.
no one can resist angelica…cathy is the only one who hasn’t met her yet, i wonder how she will react…can’t wait to see all pieces falling into place
Sweet! I knew Angie could render anyone defenseless in the face of her charm. Bette and Mrs K seem to have cleared the air. Hopefully mother and daughter can do the same. Good luck indeed, Tina. Thanks, tiff!
Seems like someone is extracting their head from their rectum.
Yep, Angie the ice breaker. Grandma couldn’t resist that tiny little angel. OK.,T, let’s see if Mom is going to play nice now. At least Mrs. K and Bette didn’t strangle each other.
For the umpteenth time, you have given me a smile after a restless sleep. Thank you. Angelica is so sweet. I love B&T interaction, T&A interaction and even A&G interaction. Simple and true.
Well, let’s hope this conversation goes much better than the last one. I think having just met Angie will help and mostly the fact that Tina’s sister isn’t around will go a long way toward making this one better.
Well, darn! I was hoping you wouldn’t stop there, tiff. Angie is just too freaking cute!
Was hoping Angelica would melt her grandmother’s heart. Thanks for the update…pps
Great story, but I’d really like to see more progression on Bette and Tina’s relationship. Please update soon.
so Mother Kennard and Tina are ready for round 2..
Ah Tiff…another homerun of cuteness! How clever of you to tie Helena to Angie…”Loo?” Chuckle! You are such a joy to read! How bout some canoodling between T and B. C’mon…give us a little something in the love department. :)
Another great chapter!!! I am glad Bette and Tina’s mom talked. Now lets see what happens with Tina an her mother. Thank you
Absolutely wonderful update. Thank you :)
i just caught up with this story, you have done an amazing job as usual, getting us hooked on your every word, chapter, and dialog!! can’t wait to see what happens next!!