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Real Tibette – Thanksgiving 2023
‘Y’know, I think this is gonna be okay,’ Bette said, smiling as she sat in front of the fire, eating s’mores and getting her hair put in a plait by Sasha.
Ben had come back down after his sister was ordered to apologise. There was a firm rule against name-calling, even by implication, in this family. Sasha tested the limits, though. The girl, who would be ten in a matter of weeks, was such a rollercoaster, always pushing forward and falling back, one minute shockingly adult, the next maddeningly infantile. It would be bewildering if Bette and Tina hadn’t lived through it twice already.
Mid-morning, Angie messaged to say she was an hour away, so Bette filled her in on the basics of the situation. Angie replied with a row of laughing emojis. Bette showed Tina.
‘Well, at least she’s seeing the funny side,’ said Tina.
Sonny made toast, hot chocolate, oatmeal. Sasha picked flowers. Ben chopped more logs. Kit and Bette played Scrabble. Tina read the New Yorker. Solly roasted himself in front of the fire. With no big meal to prepare, suddenly the day felt longer – and more fun.
And then, barely half an hour later, there was a knock at the door.
Everyone looked at each other.
‘Did you hear a car?’ Sonny asked.
No one had, not even Sasha, with her supernaturally good hearing. Solly was already standing at the door, wagging his tail and doing his ‘c’mon, hurry up’ jig.
Bette got up and went towards the door. Something was off. They could all feel it. Kit put her hand around Sasha’s shoulder. Ben stood up. Tina took off her reading glasses.
Bette opened the door . . .
‘SURPRISE!!!!’
The chorus of voices made her lean back. And brought everyone else rushing to the door, to see Alice, Jed, Stephanie, Helena and Ringo (Helena’s dog) standing there.
Solly gathered his wits first and went to check out Ringo’s goolies.
‘Alice . . .’ Bette said, completely thrown.
‘Happy Thanksgiving, Porter!’
Sasha barged past Bette and went for hugs.
‘What are you doing here?!’ said Tina, laughing.
‘Our first New York Thanksgiving, we thought it would be nice to see you!’ said Alice, with her arm around Jed’s waist.
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Hey pal,
‘Waves’ from across the pond!!
Is it really as simple as just ask & receive??? Ha!!!
I’m waiting on a relative to arrive at my home & got the hot news flash that you had posted an update!! My heart sped up & of course I had to seed for myself. What a huge surprise & a much welcome one.
Thank you in advance & I’ll comment further when I’ve consumed every word!!
Woohoo!!!
haha, THANK YOU! will reply to your email in a jiffy
thanks for being excited :-)
Largo
I love this TiBette Universe you have created and I keep coming back to read your stories. I was really excited to see you had posted again and I loved this new chapter. Please keep writing! And thank you for the stories!
Hi there, alisanne
How nice to meet you and to hear that you like this little world. That makes me so happy.
I will keep updating this family – Christmas story is in the works. Also one for Another Left Turn, if I can manage it.
Thank you for your encouragement. It means a great deal.
Largo
Hey Largo,
I’m always so happy to read another chapter of Real Tibette and it was great and funny!
You are so talented and i can’t wait to read more!
Hi Bibi, my friend
Thanks so much for reading this and for all your encouragement and friendship. I’m very happy you enjoyed the update.
Take care
Largo
Thank-you for the Tibette holiday story. I enjoyed reading it.
Thanks, Cathy! I’m so pleased you liked it. Make me very happy!
Take care
Largo
Absolutely loved it! Thank you so much for posting.
SG
SassyGran!!
How r U doing kiddo? Gonna mke the trip the exhibit?
Hi
Not making the Exhibit I’m afraid, are you?
SG
Not going this yr. But looking 4ward to the posts by our friends!
Hi SG and Dumplin!
Lovely to see you both here.
Thanks for checking in and reading this update. I hope you are both well.
Looking forward to Laurel’s show tonight!!!
Largo
Totally AGREE w/these comments. NOT surprised that the REAL Tibette fam is adorably caotic as evah!!!
After u’ve calmed down from from the Holloman exhibit maybe there’s a chapter wth yall meeting up wth the Kennard-Porters . . .
Hi Dumplin!
Yes, I’m enjoying the family growing up – working out what the kids are into and how having Alice in NY affects things. There’s a lot of moving parts. Thanks for taking the time to read it and comment. Means a lot.
Take care
Largo
Largo,
I correct the previous comment . . . DISagree that U have been “arrogant” by calling this masterpiece as “REAL”. Pfff! It certainly I S that!!!
Authors on this site have enraptured us with exquisite insight in filling gaps that were not revealed in TLW nor GenQ.
BaddAss Writers U r!!!!
hahaha, you are the best, Dumplin :-)
The gaps…. the gaps, oh the gaps!
I’m so pleased you enjoy what i enjoy writing. It makes it all worthwhile.
Largo x
This was so needed, missed & delicious to deavour.
Excellent writing as per your usual postings.
Tibette has so perfectly fit themselves into each other & draw such strength from one another.
And Angie, trying her hardest to find the right fit & balance in her life & love. Hopefully we’ll get to read in the not to distant future who she meets & really falls in love with.
Overall, a gem & this will join all your other endeavours as my all,time favorites.
Thanks for making our holidays a bit more grateful & joyful.
All my best.
Coll,
Aren’t we the blessed ones who get the healing nectar that comes from creative, humorous, nsightful literature??
Glad U spoke of he “joyfulness” that springs forth
Hey D,
Yes, we are very blessed. I deeply appreciate the efforts of all the writers on this site for giving of their time & creativity in imagining these wonderful stories.
We all need joy in our lives in any form.
Take care my friend.
Thank you for your lovely comments. It means so much to me that you enjoy this Tibette world. I like writing them as a solid team in, as you say, a big messy family, just filled with love and support. Everything we never, ever, saw on the show.
Thanks, friends
Largo
the Writers on this ABSOLUTELY prove that lesbian couples can have stable ‘ships and “double-you-over laughter in all the caotic happening that “framily members” bring
Hey Largo, just got round to reading your beautiful story, you know me always late to the party!!
I loved it, I love this family unit with Kit, Sonny and Solly! I just wish your stories went on and on. I love reading about their adventures. Don’t leave it to long my friend!