Chapter 100

Bette was sitting out on the front porch reflecting on what a truly terrible day it had been. It was now midnight and so far no one was showing any signs of going to bed. When Bette, Tina and Finn had finally got back to the farm Niall had just been leaving – he was visibly upset as he looked at his two children before getting into his car and driving away. Sarah – understandably was shattered at the news of her husbands betrayal. There had been lots of tears and the atmosphere of hurt was the prevalent one. Sarah was blaming herself as well as cursing Niall – she was adamant that there was no way back for him. He had crossed an uncross-able line and there was no return for him or their marriage. Finn was angry- he had stomped around the farm throwing bales of hay around and he’d spent an hour chopping logs of wood for the fire. Tina was trying to be strong and it was obvious that it was taking a toll on her. Bette had hovered around doing whatever she could – now she was enjoying the night air and wondering if she could sneak off to bed. The door opened and Finn came out – he sat down and sighed

“Some day “ he commented

“You can say that again “

“It doesn’t seem like 24 hours ago that I was sitting out here talking to Tina about where we thought he was “

“How’s the hand ?”

Finn showed Bette his hand “ Probably explains why I have never been in a fight before – hands like glass “

“That is not a bad thing – keep it clean – god knows what colour it will turn if you get some muck or germs in it “

“I’ll dress it before I start tomorrow “

“How’s your mom ?”

“Quiet – Tina’s trying to talk her into going to bed “

“I wouldn’t want to close my eyes if I lost Tina “ Bette admitted. “She has to sleep alone in a bed that she has shared with her cheating husband “

“Knowing that he is with his young bit of fluff and baby “