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Tina smiled and giggled.
“Well I guess I was a bit over zealous.”
“Just a bit.”
Ellie was starting to enjoy her mother’s embarrassment and chimed in.
“So what else happened, Mom?”
Tina giggled and tried to answer.
“Well El, Bette asked me a question, and um, I answered her.”
With that Tina buried her head in her hands and Bette started to talk through her laughter.
“Yeah, Ellie I asked what brought her to us today…and your Mom answered. She started with where she was born and finished about 20 minutes later with what classes you were taking last semester.”
Tina punched Bette’s arm.
“It was so not that bad.”
Bette wrapped her arm around Tina and gave her a peck on the cheek.
“Okay, T it wasn’t that bad but I did leave out your sprint across the room to the couch.”
Bette laughed and Tina buried her head in her hands.
“You so didn’t see that.”
“Oh, yes I did.”
Ellie was starting to enjoy the banter and asked.
“What happened?”
Bette smiled at Ellie.
“Well Ellie, your Mom was so cute, but she was obviously really nervous so I suggested we take a break and continue the conversation on the couch. I walked over to the fridge to get us water bottles and when I leaned down to get the water bottles I could see your mother literally sprint across the room and practically dive onto the couch.”
Bette finished and the table was erupting in laughter.
Ellie looked at her mother while she laughed.
“Now I know why you kept avoiding telling me about the interview.”
“El, it was so embarrassing…I couldn’t believe she even gave me a second chance.”
Ellie smiled at her mother. “So you did recover and actually have the interview?”
Bette smiled at Tina.
“Oh Ellie she recovered and she more than floored me with her knowledge of art and business, not to mention her life experiences, fundraising experience and her volunteer work. I would have been an idiot not to hire her. So I did.”
Bette looked down, but continued quietly.
“…it was the best decision of my life.”
Tina gave Bette a warm smile and took her hand. There was a warm silence, broken when the waiter brought their food.
They enjoyed their food and the conversation flowed. They returned to work and Ellie began enjoying working with Bette. Bette was so excited about the work Ellie couldn’t help but enjoy learning from someone so passionate about art. By the end of the day they were talking and enjoying working together.
It was just past six and Tina walked into back room where Ellie and Bette were working. She heard them laughing and stopped at the door and watched. Her whole world stood glowing before her and she stared on in complete awe. After a few minutes she decided to join them.
“Hey guys, are you two ready to head out?”
Bette looked at Tina with questioning eyes.
“I guess you two should head home. I just have a bit more to finish up here.” Bette took a breath and turned toward Ellie. “Ellie thanks so much for all your help, I hope you’ll consider coming back."
Ellie gave Bette a shy smile.
“No, um, it was really great. I learned a lot. Thanks.”
Tina smiled at Ellie’s small concession.
“So Bette, when will you get to the house? I’m planning on boring my daughter with some Classic cinema tonight. I figured I’d bribe her with pizza and some pretty amazing brownies. I already rented “Now, Voyager” and “Gaslight” but we’ll have to start soon if we want to get through both tonight.”
Bette looked at Tina with such love it nearly broke Tina’s heart.
“So what time do you think you’ll be over, Babe?”
Bette smiled and spoke with a shaky voice.
“Um, I guess I could finish this up tomorrow.”
Tina smiled at Bette, and turned to Ellie.
“So are we all set?”
Ellie smiled.
“We’re good.”
The ladies left the Gallery.
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Totally wonderful. I love that you post frequently. The story really flows. It helps that you write really well. ;-)
Awww How wonderful! I’m glad they are all getting along!
Another successful chapter, everything working out well for the two love birds. Ellie’s reaction to Bette scared me a little, but it was all for nothing. Thanks for the post, I bow in your greatness.
Great Update!!! I am glad Ellie is opening up alittle with Bette. Thank you PPS
Shouldn’t they be at the house by NOW??????????????
Porter’s Charm went well, I guess. .. thx a lot for your update :)
yhey yhey yhey! i like how this plyaed out.
Fantastic update. Thank you :)
loved it. just the right balance of awkwardness and acceptance from ellie. love how you show how deeply in love B&T are with all the little details. keep up the great work!
Gosh at last Ellie chilled out lol. They had a great time at the gallery and the night is not finished yet great. PPVS
This chapter was fantastic. Even though Ellie has accepted Bette and Tina’s relationship it will still take her a little time to be completely comfortable with it. They all are making good progress. Wonderful chapter. Thanks for posting.
I was anxious for Bette. How would Ellie take the interaction? I think you did a wonderful job. If Ellie totally fell over Bette it would seem so unrealistic. It would take at least a day to get adjusted. Wonderful story of mature relsationships.
Great interaction btwn them…
I thought for a while there, that Ellie was being a typical sullen teenager, doing that “trying-but-not-really” thing, with the one word answers and general silence. But Bette never stopped trying and Ellie’s warmed to her a bit, and I’m sure it helped that Ellie is starting to see just how much Bette loves her mom. As always, great chapter, DnA. Thanks for the post. :)
I guess I wasn’t too surprised at Ellie’s reaction. She and Tina are close, and she just found out her mother was disrespected in her marriage. Bette was so funny being so focused on impressing Ellie that she didn’t notice anything going on around her. I love this story, and you write so well.
Thanks for this post. Bette was so adorable trying so hard to make a good impression on Ellie. I love to see Bette in her overachieving mode. It’s a very endearing part of her personality.
Great, T got B to stop working and later maybe to stop talking. Really enjoying this and the interview retelling was fun.
This is melting my heart by the chapter that im so scared of all the happiness!