The B Word Chapter 34

Maria, Tina, and Bette are hugging each other outside on the patio of the mansion.

Dominic enters the scene..Good you guys found Maria.
Dominic turns to the lady who is sitting in the chair with her sunglasses on.
Hello Its good to see you again. Dominic says as he goes up to her.

Eva.I take it you met my daughter, Maria. Dominic says as he points to Maria
This is my step-daughter Bette and her partner Tina.
Oh I am so sorry Maria says as she puts her hand over her mouth.
Eva comments. Well you sure dont let anyone push you around Maria.

Tina and Bette look at DominicSo whats going on?
Dominic tells them to sit downEva asks her maid to bring out some snacks for everyone.
Well I called Eva to tell her about what Peggy was doing. Eva here is an art collector
Whose father is a wealthy oil man from Texas..Eva volunteered to have her body guards kidnap Maria and bring her here.Dominic states I didnt trust Maria to be on her own with the pressure the Peabody Posse was putting on her.

Marialooks totally surprised.I cant believe this I thought it was the Peabodys who kidnapped me
Eva is also good friend with the attorney at the CAC. Dominic says as he looks at Bette.
In walks four guys with jean and t-shirts on..
Maria this is Tony he is in the FBI and these are his partners..Frank, Tommy, and Scott. Dominic says as they all shake each others hands.

Maria we need to ask you some questions. Tony states.
Do you have the letter?

I have itTina says as she digs through her purse for it. Here it is
She hands it to Tony.

Frank addsMaria you did the right thing by not giving into their demandsThat is a federal offense to tamper with a witness. Mrs. Peabody has herself in trouble not just her daughter this time.

Thank god you guys kidnapped meI was getting ready to give in.I didnt want to see anything happen to Bettes careerShe has worked so hard. Maria said as she started to cry.

Oh honey nothing bad is going to happen to your sister’s career. If I have anything to do about it. Eva said with a smile. Then she looks at Bette..What would you think about a promotion?

Bette doesnt know what to sayBut what about Franklin?
What about that *****? Dominic says as he puts his arm around Bette
Tony adds.He is in big trouble for some tax evasion stuff anyway plus with his connection to Peggy it doesnt look good.

Bette flashes her smile that is like a 1000 watt light bulb.
YES! Tina blurts out

Eva comments I have talked to the board at the CAC and told them about what has occurred. They cant be happier to know that you will be taking over.That is if you accept their offer..

Bette squeeze Tina’s hand and just keeps smiling Yes.I accept!

Peggy is in the process of being arrested by the US Marshals as we speak. Frank announces.

Just then the door bell rings at Peggy Peabodys penthouse suite.
Yes the butler says to the men at the door.
We are here to see Mrs. Peggy Peabody. The man announces.

Next you see Peggy being handcuffed and escorted into an unmarked police car.
You must be mistaken.I dont understand. I want my lawyer right now!

The car pulls off with Peggy fussing in the back seat.

Back at the Beach..

The door bell rings.The guard answers it and leads the guests out to the patio.
Eva you have some more guests. He announces

Please show them in Eva answers..

Alana, Anna Bella, Shane, Jenny, Alice, Kit, and Dana show up with beach towels and suitcases.

Hey baby girls! Kit says.As she hugs Bette, Tina, and Maria.
Wow this place is off the hook! Shane says as she is in awe.
I read about your mansion in Architecture Digest Eva.! The pictures do not do it justice compared to the real thing.
You have a tennis court on the beach.how awesome! Dana replies

Oh please Alana let me see the baby.. Eva says as she goes to pick up Anna Bella
She is so adorable..

So what brings everyone out here? Bette asks
Eva has been kind enough to host everyone for a week so everyone can unwind.
Dominic states.
That is so kind of you Eva Tina says with a smile as everyone else chimes in.
But I have an opening at the CAC. Bette states.
Dont worry about itBette. James has taken care of everything.. Eva states
Your place is here with your family.You need to relax before you start your new job.

Eva I cant tell you how much this means to us. Maria says.with a huge smile.
Maria its my pleasure to help you and your family. I am so sorry you have had such a
rough month. Eva adds



There are 10 guestrooms here so Anthony will show you to your rooms.Eva explains..Then we are going to have a dinner here on the patio in an hourAlong with a bonfire on the beach a dusk.

Wait we didnt bring any clothes Bette and Maria say in unison.
Jenny holds up the suitcases.We packed a lotfor you from your houseeven your computers..

Everyone laughs as they are escorted to their rooms.

TBC..The Beach The Bonfire.