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The Kennard-Porters
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For a split second, Tina was undecided about following Helena into the bathroom to soothe things over or going to the banquet hall to meet Bette. This certainly was not how she wanted to break things off, but she was a bit surprised by Helena’s reaction. It wasn’t even a break-up since they both agreed the relationship wasn’t going anywhere. They were fuck buddies, but she did care about her. Helena only let out her claws when she felt threatened. Maybe the Brit had more feelings for her than she realized.
Tina looked at her watch. She needed to be seated in five minutes, and by now Bette would be wondering where she was. Just as she started to head towards the banquet room Tina heard a deep unmistakable male voice behind her. “Good evening Tina.”
She turned around with a surprised look on her face, not so much to see Melvin standing there but because he’d called her by her first name. “Melvin, did you just call me ‘Tina’?”
“I hope you don’t mind. Both my daughters have given me an ultimatum.” Melvin gave Tina his most winning smile and puppy dog eyes.
“Don’t you dare use that Porter charm on me.” Tina responded playfully.
Melvin appreciated that Tina made light of the situation but they both knew the implications. “I owe you an apology Tina. There is no excuse for how I’ve treated you all these years.”
“No Melvin, there isn’t but now is not the time for this conversation. We need to get inside.”
“Of course. May I escort you to your table?” Melvin offered his elbow and Tina slipped her arm through it. As they walked he congratulated her on the honors and her pregnancy. He told her that he was very happy for her and Bette. That had certainly never happened before.
Bette had told Tina that Melvin and Kit were attending the dinner so his being there was expected but he did catch her off-guard showing up outside the bathroom. She wondered if he’d heard any of the fight she’d just had with Helena, and what he thought of her now. Well the hell with it. This was between her and Bette.
Melvin and Tina walked into the room just as everyone was being herded to take their seats. They spotted Bette and Kit standing near the honorees table, and Tina could tell that Bette was anxious.
“Tee, I see you found my dad. Is everything okay I was getting worried.” Bette looked at her father pointedly but the tension she felt from Tina wasn’t coming from her father. As a matter of fact, their arms were still hooked together.
“I’m fine Babe. I didn’t mean to worry you. I was just in the lady’s room and ran into your father.”
Tina thanked Melvin for escorting her and let go of his arm to greet Kit with a hug and kiss on the cheek. Melvin held the chairs for both Bette and Tina to be seated before he and Kit took their seats at a nearby table.
“They make a striking pair.” Melvin whispered to his elder daughter.
“They always have, and now they are back where they belong; with each other.”
Melvin looked just past the couple and saw a woman looking at them from the other side of the room. He’d been at the end of that kind of stare many times in his adulterous life and he recognized the venom of a woman scorned.
He again leaned over and whispered to his daughter. “Do you know that woman?” He discretely pointed in the direction so Kit could follow his line of sight.
“Yes, that is Bette’s nemesis and Tina’s former lover. Helena Peabody.”
“I suppose that explains it.”
“Explains what?” Kit asked.
“Nothing. Just watch your sister’s back. Women like that can be dangerous enemies.”
“Don’t worry Daddy. I’ve got her back.”
“Me too. I’ll be watching out for all three of them.” Melvin said bringing his gaze back to Bette and Tina. He caught them just when the baby must have kicked because Tina brought Bette’s hand to rest on her tummy and they shared a soft kiss. If Helena tried to make trouble, she would soon find out that a united Kennard-Porter family was a formidable opponent.
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There is a God! Thank you so, so much for the great post! I knew Tina would be shocked when she heard Melvin call her Tina! Now, Helena will have to deal with Melvin. I love it! Now, I can go to sleep happy and a smile on my face. When can we expect another post? I know enjoy this one for now. Appreciate thanks so much again. PPS
cellphone48 you’re such an inspiration. Thank you. I don’t want you missing sleep waiting for the next chapter as I recall you have a very busy sometimes crazy work schedule. I am working on the next chapter, just don’t know when or how it will go. I will post as soon as I have something I can live with.
Excellent chapter! It made me very happy.
Helena better watch out. The Porters don’t let mess with them.
It is still somewhat strange to see Melvin as a nice man, but i am glad that he is doing his best to show Bette, Kit and Tina that he is a changed man.
You are never to old to change and grow.
Thanks for the update!
Thank you Bibi28. You are correct in that it is somewhat strange to see Melvin as a nice man. He was a gruff character on the show but I think we saw glimpses of a softer side of him when he was on his death bed. It might have been the medication or facing his mortality but I think had he survived the cancer he could have become the character I am writing in this story. I won’t make him too sugary sweet. I remember when Helena came back after season 2 and it appeared that it was a totally different character played by the same actress. Her transformation was totally unrealistic to me. Hopefully I can pull it off with Melvin.
Wonderful chapter! Thanks
Thank you wkm. You are such a great supporter of writers on this site. Really appreciate you.
Happy Day!!! Yay Melvin, go on with your bad self. Hopefully helena will get a chance to feel Melvins’ wrath and be permanently dismissed by him. Can’t wait to read that. Helena can be a superlative bitch and she does need to be taken down all the way to the ground. I really do hope in this story that Melvin knows Peggy very well and maybe the two of them can give helena what for, she deserves it. Then let Bette wipe the floor with her. Helena just needs a good ass whipping and I think Bette and Kit can give her a good one. I’m very proud of Melvin. Can you just imagine three Porters and Kennard as a united front against hel-bitch. What a glorious thought. Great chapter. Thanks for posting.
BAT!! I have missed your stories so much!! I haven’t been on in a good while and I am excited to see nothing has changed. Your storytelling has always captivated me. I just love what you’re doing with this story and I hope there are many more chapters to this. It seems Helena is up to no good now that she’s be ousted as Tina’s puppeteer.
Wow, so good to hear from you OliviaKelly. What a nice surprise to have you back. Glad you are enjoying the story. It’s been on my mind for a while to write. I know where I want to take it, but just taking a bit of time to get there. Thank you for commenting. Hope you will stick around for a while.
I will definitely stick around. Life has been chaotic and I just need to escape a little. Take your time! I know you’ll come up with some good ideas, you always do :)
Hi BAT,
Life’s been catching up with me too so I can understand a slight delay on posting, still can’t resist the usual – PPS !!
Must say I do like the ‘nicer’ Melvin and am dying to see how your Helena turns out.
Nice to have you writing again and look forward to more.
When will we get another post on this amazing story? Missing you! PPS