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Something Italian – Finale
She told him how difficult it was to build back the trust but how they’d managed to do it because each was invested in working things out. She made him realize that everyone suffers at one time or another in their lives. They can’t let it be their ruin. They have to fight and come out stronger in the end. She told him she knew he had the Porter fighting spirit because he’d accomplished so much on his own from sheer determination.
After that visit Bette had stayed in touch with David. They emailed or spoke on the phone a couple of times a week. Tina was the only one she shared all this with. Bette hadn’t even told Kit that she knew where David was. She’d promised David that she wouldn’t say anything to Kit until he was ready.
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David called Bette on the morning of her birthday.
“Hello?”
“Hey Auntie. Happy Birthday!!” Bette loved that David called her ‘Auntie’ even though he was a grown man not too much younger than she. It made her feel that they had re-connected as family.
“David. I can’t believe you remembered. I just mentioned it in passing.” Bette hadn’t expected the call.
“I remember everything we’ve talked about these past few months. I didn’t tell you but I started seeing a therapist. After you told me how Emma has helped you I thought I would give it a try. It’s really helped me to come to terms with a lot of stuff I’ve been holding inside. Our talks really helped me too. I think I might be ready to see Kit.”
“David that’s great news. I’m glad you decided to see the therapist. It’s obviously been good for you. Are you going to call Kit?”
“No. I thought I would just come out to Los Angeles. I think this meeting needs to be face to face.”
“When were you thinking of coming?”
“Gina and I have vacation from December 23rd until January 1st. We thought maybe we would spend some of that time in LA. I’d like to meet my little cousin and Tina. I guess what I’m saying is I’d like to spend the holidays with family. Gina is an only child and her parents have passed away. She doesn’t have any family to speak of. We’ve always just spent the holidays on our own or with friends.”
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For once I’m the first to comment, yeah. Thank you Bat for these romantic and very beautiful story. Some parts really put tears in my eyes. Needless to say that I’d love this story to go on and on and on.
You did a great job, both the story itself and with the posts. Thank you, much appreciated.
I remember after reading this story the first time thinking what were the other acts were. I’m so excited that you are going to continue the story. Thank you so much, I loved it
I must thank you for reposting this amazing story! Although i read it earlier, to me it felt as the first time.
It has so many wonderful and emotional parts, like Lady sovjet already said, it brought tears in my eyes.
I am looking forward to the sequel and i love that Peggy Peabody will have a larger role in it.
Thank you for sharing this story!
My first time reading this story and if i happen upon the previous one i will read it also wtbs i loved reading this story which i see has a sequel so i’m super happy.BAT,u did an absolutely awesome job of stringing this story together .U had love,angst,forgiveness,hurt,betrayal yet your foundation remained untouched and that was love from which u built on.THE FAMILY IS COMPLETE and thanks.
Thank you BAT.
As you know a first time reader and I enjoyed very much.
Please let us have the sequel soon, I’m looking forward to Peggy just as long as my favourite couple are together and to the for !
thankyou thankyou and thankyou. this was awesome.
You did a magnificent job in writing this story. The detail, the character development, the emotion, the intricacies, were woven together seamlessly. Brava!
Amazing the twice time around also! Thanks you are one of my favorite authors. You truly brought joy to my life each day with the post/posts. Thanks again and looking forward to your next story. PPS Be Blessed and safe!
Felt like old times – reading posts everyday! !! Thank You for doing this for us !!! OH – And we can’t wait for the next one !!!
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to relive this story. I wish that Kit and David would have had a better relationship on the show. You have provided an happy beginning for the whole Porter-Kennard family. As a long reader of this site, I want you to know how I appreciate the dedication required to provide such quality stories to read. You and all the writers that so graciously keep us entertained, deserve our heartfelt thanks. Bring on the sequel. Will you be finishing your other story? Thank you again.
can’t wait for the sequel
Thank you so much for this story. It was beautifully written
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, simply fantastic!!! Finally caught up with the postings. This story was such a joy to read and enjoyed it very much. You had every emotion possible that a person or family could experience and all surrounded by love. FANTASTIC. Can hardly wait for the sequel to see Bette and family and see Peggy express her love for Bette and her family and to see just how Peggy helps Bette rise to greater heights and importance in the worlds of Art and Business. That will be some great reading. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you BAT !! You are awesome. Just came back from a long trip. Now is my two weeks off to enjoy the rest of your wonderful stories…cheers !
Don’t matter how many times I read this story it feels like new to me.
I haven’t comments through treading but you know how I love all of your stories Champ.
Your style is unique and your vision , everlasting.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
PS: don’t think I didn’t noticed the changes you made though :-). I think you could have another big chapter from this one..:-) come on Champ
Bat thank for taking me on this fantastic trip! What is
this story.
A perfect ending for everyone.
My heart TIBETTE come to thank you.
Finally I managed to update, and forgive me for
I have not done the reading immediately.
Beautiful story.
The entire constellation with praise !!!
2018 Third time reading and it was as if I’ve never read it before. Off to sleep cause work comes at 6:30 am.
Finished a complete re-read and enjoyed it more than before, I think?!
Now on to read the new postings!
Very excited!
Thank you as ever BAT
SG