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This was the first Tina was hearing about this, but she was thrilled to no end. She’d worried about the center losing the Peabody grant not only because it was a social services organization but because of Helena’s role in awarding it. But Peggy always focused on what made good moral and business sense. She couldn’t hold it against them if her daughter redirected the money from the CAC to spite Bette and to get into Tina’s good graces. It appeared Mark and Julie would have no worries on that front, and Peggy confirmed it. “Your organization will have a life-time of funds available to carry on the work that you do here. Tina thank you for using the funds so wisely and for spearheading the only good thing that came out of that period in our history. Congratulations to you both on your promotions. I look forward to having my grand-children continue to enjoy the benefits of your wonderful summer enrichment programs.”
“Mrs. Peabody, your generosity and philanthropy are beyond anything that I have ever experienced in my career. We are so very grateful and honored. Thank you. Tina has done a tremendous job, and although I can never fully fill her shoes you have my word that her work and the vision that she’s outlined for the center will be carried on.”
Mark stood and shook Peggy’s hand, and Julie did the same.
“Mrs. Peabody your gift will insure that and so much more. You have my word as well. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of being Tina’s assistant for almost 10 years so believe me I know what her standards and expectations are for our organization. I’m sure she will be checking up on us in years to come.”
“Well you’re both very welcome. Just keep up the good works.”
Tina also stood up but being less formal than her former colleagues she hugged Peggy. “Peggy, I don’t know what to say except thank you on behalf of the center. Julie is right, we do set our standards high and we really do make a difference in this community. The Peabody grant has opened a lot of opportunities for us to bring new and exciting programs and technology to the center. This gift will indeed ensure that they have the available resources to continue to enhance on what we have established. I am flattered and take great honor in the fact that you’ve named the grant for me. Thank you.”
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Great Post, thank you.
SG
Thank you SassyGran. Glad you enjoyed it.
Great job Peggy. Fortunately, Tina and Bette have had some this conversation a 18 months ago when they were reconciling. They talked about Tina’s role in keeping the two apart during the pregnancy. Tina admitted that she stayed with Helena because she felt loved, appreciated and gratified with the attention. She admitted that she was not ready to allow Bette to fully participate in the pregnancy but didn’t have an explanation as to why. Was she punishing Bette for all the problems she had getting pregnant? Tina did admit that she never really considered what her actions were doing to Bette. She only considered her feeling and desires at the moment, That was obvious when Bette was taken by complete surprise when Tina said she wanted to move back in with Bette just prior to the baby’s birth. Anyway, this is a good time for Tina to see Emma and rehash some of those things. Why did she keep pushing Bette away? There is something more to the reasons Bette and Tina separated to begin with. Perhaps Tina is still not aware of what that is, but she needs to bring them to the surface so they will not cause the same response. And what is she going to do to avoid the same reaction with this pregnancy and the attempts which are bound to happen? How is she going to keep from feeling like a failure when each month the test say there is no baby?
Bette and Tina are in a better place and they are communicating better. They have made some drastic changes in their lives just recently. New jobs for both which are entrepreneurial in nature and call for more hours and more stress to get off the ground. Now Bette has accepted the Director of the Peabody Foundation which is somewhat of an unknown as to the amount of hours and stress in that job. They are both older by eight years and have a precocious little girl who will need her parents as much as ever. Perhaps they need to see Emma before the insemination starts. Peggy is right. Tina has to pledge to be there for Bette and their family just as much as Bette does. But she must do more than pledge, she must be ready with the tools and skills to avoid the pitfalls of her history so there won’t be a repeat.
Great bit of writing. The story of the search for the donor was priceless. I agree with Bette. I was funny unless you’re the one trying to get pregnant. Nice way to use some of the canon of TLW. There were so many little incidents like those that some times we just forget. And with stories like this, we can enjoy the enhanced version.
Thank you for this chapter….
Hi Martha, as usual your observations are very insightful. Many of your thoughts will be addressed in the next chapter or two. Thanks for reading and reminding me that Bette and Tina did discuss some of this when they got back together.
Great writing BAT2012!!!!
Peggy is so right and i am glad that Bette takes her advice in consederation and acknowlegde it.
Bette and Tina spoke about that time, but it is important that Tina looks to herself and be open about her feelings, her fears and actions.
I think Martha made good points in her comment.
Thanks for this wonderful chapter!
Bibi28. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. Tina will definitely be encouraged to do some more introspection. Really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.