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Part 9 – “The unexpected”
“I’m exhausted but I feel pretty good for having just delivered a baby. I’m just glad it’s over.”
“Is Nicolas okay… where is he?”
“They took Nicolas to the nursery for observation.” Barbara expression changed at the mention of observation. She immediately worried that something was wrong with the baby since he’d come a week early. Dr. Perez caught the look and explained.
“Nicolas is fine. It’s just routine. He was a week early but fully developed. Even if they go full term we keep newborns in the nursery for a few hours after birth to monitor vitals. Also gives the mother a chance to get rested. Child birth takes a lot out of you; more than you realize. Some mothers feel like they shouldn’t take time to themselves but believe me you’ll thank me later when you need your stamina. Bette if you’re going to leave Angie in the bed with you then I suggest you use the body pillow between you. You’ll be tender for a few days.”
Bette wanted Angie to sleep in the room with her so they made up the bed with the body pillow in the middle. It was a queen bed so there was plenty of room without fear that Angie might roll off.
Bette used the bathroom then settled into the down softness of the mattress and supporting pillows under her head. Angie stirred a bit when she got on the bed but didn’t wake up.
“I’ll leave you now but I’ll be back before they bring Nicolas in to check on you. You’ll probably get up several times to pee but try to relax even if you can’t sleep.” Dr. Perez bid Barbara goodnight and left the room. Barbara brought the chair to the bedside so she could talk to Bette without disturbing Angie.
“How was she?” Bette asked Barbara about Angie after Dr. Perez left them.
“She was worried about you but there wasn’t any anxiety. I think she was just more excited than anything. We’d both fallen asleep by the time you went into the delivery room. Molly came in to let me know. I stayed here to watch her in case she woke up but she didn’t.”
“Thank you for taking care of her.”
“It was my pleasure. I really enjoyed our evening together. She’s an amazing little girl. You and Tina should be very proud.”
“We are.” Bette was reminded once again that she needed to have Angie call Tina in the morning as soon as she woke up.
“Well I better let you get some rest. I’m going to head back to the hotel for a few hours of sleep. I think the jetlag is catching up with me. Will you be released today?”
“I opted for an extra day so I’ll be released tomorrow morning. Will you be back later?”
“Yes. If you want me to.”
“I want you to. It’s not exactly the weekend we planned but I want to spend time with you. I want you to see the baby.”
“I can’t wait to meet him. I’ll be back later this afternoon. Sleep well my love.” Barbara kissed Bette on the lips brushed her hair back and kissed her forehead before leaving. She went into the living room area to find Molly and Shane pulling out the sofa sleeper. Kit and Roger were getting ready to leave to go home.
It was 3’oclock in the morning. Barbara had left the rental car at Bette’s house but didn’t feel like driving so Roger and Kit offered to drop her at the hotel. She could get her car later and was grateful not to have to take a cab ride in the predawn hours. Barbara arrived at her hotel in just as Tina and Sam left theirs to head to the San Francisco airport for the early morning flight home.
Bette turned off bedside lamp and carefully scooted down into the bed. She reached over the narrow pillow between them and touched Angie’s hair. Bette closed her eyes and instinctively rubbed her stomach. She didn’t think that she would sleep but exhaustion overtook her when she closed her eyes.
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Thanks. Glad Nic is ok and everything went smoothly. Tina is acting strange. What’s up with that
Thank you for posting. This story is well developed with nuance and clarity as well. Post again when you can.
BAT,
I know that this is not a TiBette story and that Tina is really different from the very beginning but I could feel that she still cares for Bette and she is not just in a hurry to go back home bcoz of Angie but bcoz she also wanna be there for B.
Anyway, thanks for this wonderful story.
Nice story evolution! Thanks for posting!
Oh, welcome in this world Nicolas Shane.
I am happy everything went oke.
It is good to see Tina took the first flight home.
Still hoping for a tibette ending.
Beautiful story….thanks !
Thanks! Tina still cares for Bette. Sam will be out the picture! This is Bette and Tina we talking about. I have faith!
Thanks for the posting. Glad the baby is here safe and Bette OK. Glad Tina is rushing back, please post soon with a Tibette moment or two!. Still hoping for a Tibette ending!!!
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Okay, after this one I feel like Barbara is here to stay? Glad that Nicolas Shane Porter is fine. And I feel like I missed a part of the story – where did Leigh go?
Hey, Bat, very nice chapter. I feel like Sanetree that Barbara made a great connection with Boo and Bette in a way that will strengthen their bond. Tina has grown in a different way and still holds onto some negative stuff towards Bette and that will never do to recreate their special bond. Parts of her still seem to live in a box and Bette did stray so unless forgiveness is a strong part of being together, they are most probably over.
But it isn’t over until the fat lady sings so keep on doing what you are and I’ll keep on reading it however and wherever you take our characters.
Thanks for the story.
I agree with what Bumsue wrote. I normally don’t comment on each chapter I like to see where the story goes and ends. The story is so warm and loving the between sister and brother.
What a great chapter. Thank you
I’m with Sanetree,what’ve happened with Bette and Leigh at the Observatory?
I think it’s natural for Tina to worry about Bette.They have a long history and a child together.She still cares for her.
I’m anxious to read about Angie and Nicholas meeting,and how Tina is going to react to know about Bette and Barbara’s relantionship.
A lot of good stuff,maybe some drama is coming up?
Thanks for posting.
Hi all,
Sorry I jumped forward in time. Nicolas was ready to be born and Leigh didn’t fit into this chapter but she’s still around. I will fill in the blanks in a future chapter. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Well im trying to hang on in there, but these chapters are getting harder, well written i give it that though