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Summer Vacation. Chapter 43
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“I hope Freddie never learns to walk …” she muttered, grumbling as she returned Che back to the table, holding him up in front of her as he wriggled and squirmed and kicked his legs to be free,
She let him down by Angie and Stacie, thinking how The Planet looked more of a crèche than a café without any of its regular patrons in for the day,
“Who’re we waiting for?” Carmen asked, bouncing Freddie happily upon her knee,
“Just Jo,” Alice replied, as Jo walked in the door right on cue,
The counter top was stacked high with trays of food still to take to the beach, bags surrounded them on the floor and the children sat expectantly dressed in summer clothes as if the day were nothing less than a holiday outing. Jo surveyed them all as she wandered up, realising her late arrival to be the source of everyone’s collective stress.
“Sorry I’m late,”
Tina smiled, shifting over to make space at the table, “No worries,”
“Yes … worries!” Alice jabbered manically, “we’ve got to get going there’s still loads to do when they get there,”
“Ssh,” Helena silenced her calmly, “calm down, there’s plenty of time,”
But Alice wouldn’t rest until they were on the road; cars loaded and iced coffees refilled for the journey,
Jo stood by the door expectantly as the various families gathered to make their way to their cars; Tina with Angie, Stacie and Maggie, Stacie’s mom, Helena and Li who were waiting for Alice to finish her last minute checks, Carmen and Shane who were driving up with Lara and Dana and finally Kit, who simply looked fraught, trying to convince Che to do as she wanted,
“Is anyone coming with me?” Jo asked, watching them file out the door, “I … er … I don’t know the way,”
“Auntie Jo!!!” Che squealed, running at her full pelt and wrapping one chubby arm around her thigh,
Kit sighed as he finally came to a standstill, “We will,” she offered gratefully, “I could use someone else to talk to on the drive besides him!”
They left one by one, locking up The Planet for the first time on a Sunday in as long as anyone could remember, if Bette forgot and took a detour past it’d be a sure fire giveaway, if Lottie saw their home from home was closed she’d be sure to think something quite serious was wrong.
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ha! what are you going to do to me in the spotlight? nuffin i’m sure, nuuuufffin! this was a great chapter sweety, i loved it. boy, bette and helena sure get along great near the end huh? makes one wonder if they might have a bit of adult fun once tina falls off a cliff and the kidlets take a nap hey? muahahahaha…ok, sorry, *ahem* in all seriousness, i do actually like your tina a lot. she’s so motheringly, and its all so wholesome in a fantastically visionary way…you’ve delved into los angeles lesbian life from a much more satisfying angle than the show does, right on down to the ongoing presence of artistic vision, the loyalties of extended family, and a little revolutionary named Che. good show baby, i look forward to more…this story really is like that ride at an amusement park that you just don’t want to leave, because the sun is shining and your grrl is beside you, and your hair is whipping in the breeze. xoxo
Sofa, this was a fabulous chapter! Che may turn out to be a little too much for poor Kit if he keeps this up. I can’t wait for Bette and Lottie to develope a closer relationship. The two of them are the only family they’ve got (and Kit of course), it would be nice for them to really find each other.
Mustard and onions-raw, for maximum spunkiness! God only knows what that mysterious brown sauce is that you Brits keep talking about. I have a birthday coming up soon, I’m going to see if I can find somebody willing to let me spit beer on her thighs-such a novel way to celebrate.
Hey there Sofa! nice to see you had a good time over the spotlight.. it was funny to read some of your answers and at the same time some of them left me in a thoughtful mood. Anyway, about this chapy.. I loved how you portrait lil Che… he just makes me smile everytime he apears on some scene. I hope Lottie and Bette can talk a little more in a future chapter.. you know… *really talk*. (readers note: tomorrow is my b-day.. how I wish I had friends like the girls!! I would love to have a surprise party like that one!.. well a girl can dream, right?). Take care em, nice week!
Heya Sofa! Good stuff! When is Tina taking that nap???? Hee Hee *evil grin* Can’t wait to see just where you take this story. For the record, I just like plain old ketchup on my hot dog! MORE!
I was surprised that it wasn’t a NC17 but I loved it none the less.I couldn’t wait to read about Lottie’s reaction to the surprise. Angie is too cute my daughter would be the same way.PPS.
Wow, they are learning more about each other. I love how the entire family still gets together. Loved the scene with Bette cleavage diving with Tina and Angie’s glare to her mom before she busted up into giggles. Post soon.
Hi Sofa! Loved ya in the spotlight! Glad to be in the *know* about the *asteriks* too funny,…. I find myself doing it too … can’t wait to see how Bette tries to convince Lotties to pursue her art, as I *hope* she will… Maybe she will have Miss Sparks’ help…(wish Jo was my *teacher*), anyway, can’t wait for the giving to begin…. I’ll just sit back on my sofa and maybe reread your great stories…actually I’ve started… Tks
Hello Sofa… first you Rocked it out in the Spotlight :P… booyaa… this is so very good… I love the family atmosphere you create… it is just so beautiful and special… not perfect… it has its flaws but that is what makes a family so very special… just being there for one another… I love how Bette is chiseling away her resistance and eventually I think she might ask “Lottie” to stay… to complete there family and to well pursue the art that so empowers their family gene… hugs, JC (King hmmmmm… ok… I accept :P)
I am glad that Bette is getting more insights into Lottie. I hope that she makes sure that they finish their conversation. Lottie and Bette need one another and I can’t wait to see them develop a closer relationship. This chapter was AWESOME!
Hrm, I wonder how Bette’s gonna get Lottie to come around to doing art full time, without Lottie feeling like she’s being nagged… The party is awesome and they’ve not even gotten round to the gift giving yet. Great chapter, I love the way this story flows. thanks, sofa!
gotta have more; love your story…of course i like the onions and brown gravy style…
Sofa you really know how to make a reader feel like there right in the story. In the morning after the pool party I could see school teacher Jo waiting for Angie to go away so she could get up. I have back yard parties in the summertime and some of my friends work at the local high school where my son goes to school, it’s all in good fun till you have to threaten you kid about keeping quite about parties at school. Then the beach, I almost felt like I was right there watching all the goings on. Great chapter, Thank you. Md
Fantastic update… wish i was at that party. gosh they had loads of fun! the humor in the update was great. but i was wondering about lotti’s thoughts of making a mistake. i really wish she would tranfer to CU and change her major to art, because that seems to be what she loves the best! medical school is so not her!
LOVED IT!!!!!!
THAT WAS GREAT!