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The L Wing chapter 175
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“It’s a miracle that she will be have your genes as well as Tina’s. Yes Bette – this has decided me – its time I cut back on my hours so I can spend time with my two new girls. Is everything alright with her and Tina? “
“Tina is very fit and healthy – so is the baby. I just intended to take good care of her – take care of both of them – they are the most precious things on this earth to me “
“I wish I had taken that attitude when you were born -I was such a bad father “
“You loved me – I knew that “
“Admit it Bette – you never saw me “
“I know but that just made that moment when you would come home more special to me. I would struggle to stay awake so I could just see you “
“Make time to tuck your daughter into bed Bette – however pressing a meeting seems and a briefing needs to be digested – nothing matters more than that baby that Tina is carrying “He hands me the photo and I return it to the plastic wallet and back into my pocket
“And Tina as well “
He nods “And your wife – Bette – I think you need to go and meet Leigh “
I nod “Yes I do and you need to stop beating yourself up. You did what you thought was right and I had the best of everything “
“Thank you sweetheart “
I kiss his brow and leave the room. The house is quiet – Kit is standing in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee
“Hey sis “I smile at her
“Hey Bette “
“I’m sorry I have been so off with you and dad – it’s been such a huge thing to all of us”
“We would never keep anything from you. You had so much going on in your life and with your job – you didn’t need this on top of just getting Shane back “
“I know – that’s what Tina says – I’m sorry “
Kit takes hold of me and hugs me. I rest against her – she has always been there for me. She talked me into becoming a Senator arguing that I had so much to offer. And I can never forget that with Peggy and Lara she helped Tina and I get together.
She looks at me
“You need some time off “
“Tina says I need a long period of boredom. Just working and coming home and resting with her “
“Is she alright – she looks tired “
“She is fine – so is the baby – where is Tina and where is Leigh?”
Kit indicates the window – I look out to a long beautifully manicured garden. I see Tina sitting at a picnic table covered with a giant red and white sun umbrella. She is facing Leigh – Tina has her hand on Leigh’s and they are deep in conversation.
“They seem to have taken to each other “
“Your wife is a very sweet person – heaven knows how when she lives with such a sour puss in you. And Leigh – well she is a dear child “
“I would like to get to know her “
“You will – now get out there and meet her “
“She seems to be getting on so well – maybe I should leave them “
“Elizabeth – get out there. Tina is just paving the way for you “
I nod – yeah – I have to go and start getting to know my sister. I open the door and step outside. It’s a really nice day – I remember this garden – there is a pond at the bottom of the garden and a several apple trees. I walk down to where Tina and Leigh are sitting. Tina looks up and smiles at me
“Hey babe “ Tina smiles at me “Leigh – I want you to met Bette Porter “
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I’m sure Bette had to deal with discrimination, but I want to quibble with you a bit about Republicans. While I am a life-long independent (I don’t care who you are, you have to work for MY vote), my grandmother was the state secretary in the Republican party in the 50s (she was born in 1898). Obviously for equal rights for women and personally worked to help the Black community. Her husband, also Republican, was one of very few lawyers in our northern area who would represent Blacks. Granted, far too often today the party panders to small minded bigots who hate in the name of GEEEZUS to get their votes as a base to serve corporate greed. When my grandmother was involved religion was never discussed as having anything to do with politics. That is a relatively new factor. But when my grandparents were around, they saw it as the party most interested in minimal government interference and pro-personal freedom, an organization for the middle class more than giant corporations. Going back even farther it was the party of Lincoln, the Democrats of the day were pretty solidly behind maintaining the status quo in regards to slavery. All of this to say that I don’t think it accurate to equate being a Republican with bigotry. I will now descend from my soapbox. And I hope things go well between Bette and Leigh.
AllyE, you are doing a great job with this story and putting in the historical facts. You have a great grasp on our politics and life in general in the states. Telling it through Bette’s eyes is wonderful and spot on. There is one paragraph on the first page that is very pertinent in my life and I have to show it to someone. Although I have told her enough times. Thank you.
one simple word..LOVELY
Tina is gonna be put on bed rest or something, isn’t she??? This pregnancy is off to a rocky start and Bette is not seeing the signs. have a good time with ur lady!!!
Loved it!! I really can’t wait for Leigh and Bette to finally just…talk. Good luck this weekend my friend..let me know how it goes! *WINK*
Ally you little devil, ya left us with the subtle cliff hanger!! PPS
Ally, You are a marvelous writer – your vision of how Tina holds Bette’s emotions in her heart and helps this wounded leader deal with all she’s been through and all she carries as the POTUS is simply inspired storytelling obviously written by a woman with a huge kind and generous heart. Thanks for all the stories you share.
I love the way Tina is Bette’s sounding board for so many things and how Tina holds Bette’s heart in the palm of her hand.
Great as usual Ally. Loved how you added the history of the time through Bette. Tina always has,had a calming affect on Bette. Their is ony one person in my life who can do the same and all it takes is a look or slight touch, and its not even someone I’m with. Bette will be an awesome Mother, and good for her for not giving a crap if the “Republicans” walked out.
Great, thanks so much
catching up yet again. funnyone – i was clapping as you were decending from the soapbox. thanks.
Tina is good for Bette!