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Realizing – Chapter 8
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“I understand that, but… I can’t just up and leave. I have a daughter to consider.” Bette says. Bette runs her fingers through her hair. “I know that and I understand that you need…” Bette continues. “I…” Bette gets in before she’s cut off again. “Isn’t there anyone else you could get to fill that position?” Bette asks. “I have a job, which I like very much.” Bette says.
“Mrs. Peabody, I do want to help you in anyway I can, but isn’t there another way I can help?” Bette asks. Bette stands up and starts pacing around her office. “You what? You can’t do that.” Bette says, starting to get a little angry. “You convinced the school board that I need a leave of absence?” Bette asks. “Oh my God… Peggy, I can’t leave my daughter.” Bette says.
Bette listens to what Peggy says and is getting more and more frustrated.
“Having her on a plane alone at the age of three is not an option Peggy.” Bette replies to Peggy’s suggestion. Bette walks around her desk again and sits down.
“Peggy, if I were to take this job, you better be prepared to pay big time.” Bette says.
“How much?” Bette asks after a few moments. “70.000 dollars a week? That can’t be right?” Bette asks completely shocked. “Plus bonuses?” Bette says. “Another 500.000 at the end of the year. Wow, Peggy… I don’t know what to say. I guess you really want me on that job.” Bette says after a little while. “When do you need my answer?” Bette asks. “NO?” Bette asks.
“Peggy, you can’t do this.” Bette says. “Can you at least give me a few minutes to think?” Bette asks. She listens to the reply. “Yes, you may call back in 3 minutes.” Bette says and hangs up with her.
Bette grabbed a pen and started writing something down.
“3 millions and three hundred and sixty thousand dollars a year.” Bette says out loud to herself. She keeps repeating it till the phone rings again.
“Yes, I’ve thought about it and… I guess I’ll do it… It will give me enough money to secure Angelica’s future education.” Bette says. “Yes. I’m free this weekend. Okay. I’ll see you on Friday.” Bette says and they hangs up again. ‘I can’t believe I’m doing this. And only because Mrs. Peabody is opening a new museum.’ Bette thinks to herself. ‘And she wants me to do it.’ She continue thinking. ‘Tina, just when we’re about to start on our reconciliation.’ Bette says. ‘I need to talk to her.’ Bette says to herself and grabs her cell phone. It rings three times.
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OMG, I’m stressing here. First Tina finally goes over and admits she loves Bette and wants to be with her, then you throw this wrench in. Cruel, just cruel. Please,please let Tina consider going with Bette to London it would really be a fresh start for them.
I would love to say, “OMFG I can’t believe Bette said yes.” But really, I’d probably have said yes a well. I mean, think about it. A crapload of money for 1 year of work. Plus, they can webcam each other every day/night. The 8-hour time difference would suck though. And yes I’m aware that I say this as a person who has no children. It’s totally hypothetical for me at this time.
great chapter…Thanks
GO WITH HER!!!! GO WITH HER!!!! GO WITH HER!!!!
Great chapter, so Hope that Tina goes with her, please please please please. xxxxxx
Bette!!! TAKE THEM WITH YOU!!!!!Uhhhhh, Lauren…. I cannot believe you stopped right there! You tryin to kill me or what!?! … Mannnnn!… Now I gotta wait for an update. Great chapter by the way! =)
This is actually their original plan. Tina gets to stay home with Angelica while Bette earns the money. Peggy is probably prepared to house them too so most of their money will go into savings. This allows them to really focus on each other w/o family interference. I am not happy that Tina wants to keep Martin in her life, Bette’s already told Tina she can ‘t watch the two of them together, it hurts too much. Tina has to know that Bette doesn’t want to leave(she didn’t want to go to San Fran) and that this must be an incredible offer. It would almost be irresponsible for Bette to decline this offer.
at least bette asked and i hope tina will go with her, they just found out that they love each other still, it would be cruel to separate them and also from angie who adores bette
Very cool twist that I was not expecting. Awaiting the next post.
VERY Interesting chappie Lauren. Girl, “You got skills”. I hope that Tina and Angelica go with her, if nothing else it will allow them both to form a deeper bond with Angelica so that she will less lightly to be insecure if either of them have to leave or go away later. This seems to be a pivtal time in Angelica’s life when she needs to be close to them both :o)
Say YES!
I know you must have cliffhangers but really….now, at this time when we really want to hear what Tina says to Bette.
Tina, get on that plane with bette! thanks for the great chapter!
Ohhhhhhhh my, the plot is thickening upU have 2 post u just have to…….
*hand raised* I’ll go Peggy…I wouldn’t mind. If it is for only year and the pay is all that…Hell yeah Bette should go…and if Tina is smart she’ll go too. They can look at it as a learning expierence for Angelica while she’s young. Is Tina still at the studio in this story? (I forgot) but if she is she can read scripts over there…maybe even shoot a film. This is a no brainer…but something tells me since this is fan fiction some drama will come with Bette’s hasty decision.
Another nail biter ? Lauren25, you gotta stop killin me! LOL! Okay, I hope Tina will think about going with Bette to London. For the kind of money Peggy offered Bette, I don’t know how she could refuse? That’s alot cash…..I hope it all works out.
“Tina. What does this mean?” Bette asks.”I don’t know. What do you want it to mean?” Tina asks softly. …doesn’t that sound just like our tender, even-keeled Tina from S1? Remember when she cooked dinner for Bette and made her announcement? Damn, I miss that Tina! Her unconditional love of Bette was a touchstone for me, and I’m sure for most viewers. There won’t be enough money in the world for Bette to make up for the time lost with her family. She should turn down to offer, or relocate them all . I wonder if Martin has something up his sleeve besides pancakes and bacon. Thanks!
dun dun dun!!!! ohhh cruel world!!
Tina has to say yes…how could she not? Who could refuse? Not me!! I would so be there! What time do we leave? Love it Lauren!
I think London will be a good place for them to start over as a family. It may help them get over the events of the past. So I think it’d be good for Tina to go along…maybe take a year’s sabbatical, since money is obviously not a problem.
This is so good and I agree with gerrie7 and hope Tina will say yes. Ok post soon please, thanks!
O golly gosh I should hate u for leaving us there….please put B and T 2gether in London or anywhere!!!!
Say yes Tina please! definitly is a big step for both of them but it will help them so much be in other place far away that the place where the problem start! i never imagine that Bette will ask Tina to come with her! excellent!