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Tom stood up, looked sternly at Tina and interrupted.
“What do you mean, his wife of 18 years tells him she wants to explore her feelings for someone else and he isn’t overly concerned. Is this the kind of thing you do all the time?”
Tina stood with her hands on her hips and glared at her father.
“I think you know better than to ask that question, but I realize the sensitive nature of this conversation so I’ll answer. No I had not so much as looked at another person in all the years we were married and I had always been faithful to my husband.”
Joe sat down and lowered his head in his hands and whispered to Tina.
“I’m sorry Chrissy, and your right, I knew the answer….but why did he take it so lightly…why didn’t he fight. He obviously loves you.”
Tina knelt in front of her father.
“Daddy, in a lot of ways he really didn’t have a right to fight.”
Tom looked at Tina with questioning eyes. Tina couldn’t respond clearer. Annie spoke.
“Tom, I’m guessing that Joe may have been unfaithful to Christina.”
Tom rose again and began ranting.
“Is that what this is about? It’s probably some midlife crisis or something Chrissie, he’ll get over it.”
Tina took her father’s hands.
“Daddy this has nothing to do with Joe and I. I asked Joe to leave before I even kissed Bette. I just realized I wanted more and if things didn’t work out with Bette, than I would look elsewhere. Joe and I were over. Do you understand Daddy?”
Tom looked into Tina’s eyes.
“I want to meet this person. I want to see if she really makes you as happy as you say.”
Tina looked at her mother.
“Mom, Bette’s at the hotel. She’s waiting for my call to either pick me up or come over. What do you think?”
Annie saw Tina’s eyes light up at the mere mention of Bette’s name. She looked suspiciously at her daughter and studied the changes.
“Call her. I can’t promise it’ll be pretty, but this involves her too.”
Tina jumped up and kissed her parents.
“Thanks guys, I’ll be right back.”
Joe looked at Annie.
“What do you make of all this?”
Annie sighed.
“Tom, you saw her jump up. She hasn’t looked that carefree and happy since – like she was 12 years old. We better be very careful here. We don’t want our feelings about this gay stuff alienate her.”
Tom looked at his wife.
“How do we feel about this gay stuff?”
Annie laughed.
“Frankly Tom, I haven’t got a clue, it’s always been kind of remote, you know, but I’m guessing by the end of the night we’ll figure out how we feel about it. Let’s just try and keep our cool.”
Tom lifted his drink and drained it.
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Can’t wait to see how they react to Bette! PPS
Hey D&A, Loved the stunned and shocked response from Tina’s parents. Her father’s line “Are you pregnant?” had me LOL. Too funny. Can hardly type as tears roll down my cheeks. What was great to read was how Ann and TOm rationalized their daughter’s emotions and whole being then invited her lover to their house. This shows an openess and caring nature. Having a contented and happy child is their ultimate aim rather than one who conforms to the hetero lifestyle. I am sure that sparks will fly when them meet Bette. I just can’t wait so please continue real soon. Your Loyal Fan. (Yes, still chuckling…)
DNA! You did not just leave it there…pass me the whiskey!!!
oh i can not wait for them to meet Bette.I love this story, Tinas parents will be cool, i hope.
Oh are they in for a treat. I believe when they meet the gorgeous Porter, they will be in awe of her beauty and they will see just how much she loves Tina. It’s written all over her face and her actions always. They will see and feel the force of their love and will not be able to deny it. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Thanks for posting.
Oh are they in for a treat. I believe when they meet the gorgeous Porter, they will be in awe of her beauty and they will see just how much she loves Tina. It’s written all over her face and her actions always. They will see and feel the force of their love and will not be able to deny it. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Thanks for posting.
Sincerely hope you will be postingthe meeting soon, very soon.
OMG! Bettes gunna knock ’em dead for sure.
LOVE IT!!!! MORE PLZ
That was goooood!
There is always PFLAG, the PTA for gays and lesbians LOL. Never too late to get involved mom and dad. Thanks for the post Dazed, awesome as usual.
At least, Tina’s parents have negatively taken the news lol, because parents????? they’re most of th time sucks pmsl. I am hppy for Tina that her parents are wiling to give it a shot and make sure Bette love s thir daughter. I am confident Bette willknock them out for sure lol. PPVS
It seems like it’s going well. Her parents love her and who can turn down Bette’s charm. Thanks
That was fantastic, D. Wait till dad takes a look at Bette………boo-yaa. Even, mom, noticed how Tina reacted when she spoke about Bette. D, let’s see some Irish sparks fly, but at in the end love all around. please post the next chappy soon.
A truly great chapter ! I love the very realistic way you depict the parents’ reaction : one can easily see they’ll put their love for their daughter above anything else, but at the same time it’s a huge concept to digest and, my, isn’t it usual for the old generation after all ? As a man, and an obviously sensitive and sweet one, Tom will certainly be stunned by Bette’s gorgeous appearance and so polite and brilliant attitude. I think it will be harder for Annie to accept her, until she’ll fully realize how deeply her Tina is loved. Dear author, you so perfectly paint this scene, I’m more than ever hooked by this masterpiece of a story you created ! Thank you so much for the gift – I mean it. With all my reader’s gratitude and true joy – A.
I can’t wait for them to meet Bette! I just hope Tina’s dad doesn’t drink too much and say something inappropriate…
Well that went a LOT better than it could have, especially after the revelation with Joe. I think most parents would be praying it was mid-life crisis.
PHOOEY more please…….I cannot wait until they meet Bette and see them both together…they will get it !!!! great update
A couple of glasses of Irish whiskey will kind of numb some of their pain. Then they’ll meet Bette and they will love her. PPS.
Wow! Great update. Can’t wait to see what happens when they meet Bette. Thank you :)