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Vignettes: Chapter 56
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“I was looking for my daughter, the one that’s apparently avoiding me lately. Why can’t you convince her to call home more often?”
“I try but there’s only so much I can do. She has a mind of her own.”
“Promise me one thing Joel. Make sure she comes to her sister’s birthday party tomorrow. Don’t let her forget, ok?”
“Sure thing, Tina. You wanna talk to her now?” Kody violently shook her head and frowned while flipping him off.
“Of course. Can’t wait to see you Joel. Bye.”
As he handed her the phone, she glared, but her voice was pleasant and cheery. “Hi mom! How’s it going?”
“I just wanted to remind you that it’s your sister’s birthday party tomorrow. You’re coming, right?”
“Of course I am. I have her gift and everything. A girl doesn’t turn eighteen every day.”
“You’re always such a good sister to Zoe. I know you’re busy and this means a lot to her, so thanks.”
“How’s mama doing?” Kody asked.
“Fine. She’s excited to see you.”
“Mom, I’m home like once a month at least.”
“Dakota, you live in the same city as us. That’s pathetic.”
“I have a life! I’m busy.”
“I know, I know… we just miss you that’s all. Want to talk to mama?”
“Sure.” Kody wandered into the kitchen where she poured herself a glass of red wine.
“So how’s my busy bee?” Bette said into the phone.
“Please don’t ever call me that again.” Dakota smiled. “I haven’t heard that since -”
“Since you were thirteen? And you told me you never wanted me to call you that. But like I always say, if the shoe fits…”
“Not you too.” Dakota groaned and took a sip.
“It’s fine you’re busy, sweetie. We just miss you and your mother is starting to panic because soon Zoe will be gone away to school. What are you drinking?”
“Merlot.”
“That’s my girl.” Bette smiled, wishing she could jump through the phone and have a drink with her daughter. Even though Dakota wasn’t Bette’s biological child, people always assumed she was because of the similarities between them, minus the looks.
“So mom’s getting empty nest syndrome already?” Dakota chuckled.
“You didn’t hear that from me.”
“My lips are sealed.”
“Speaking of lips… how’s that boyfriend of yours?”
“Fine.”
“You can do better than a fine with me. Tell me how things are going.” Bette persisted.
“Mama, he’s not my boyfriend.” Kody whispered into the phone. “We’re just friends.”
“Then why is he living with you? Aren’t you sleeping together?”
“I have to go.”
“Oh no you don’t -”
“Love you, tell mom bye and I’ll see you tomorrow.” Dakota cut Bette off and hung up the phone before she could respond. She walked into the bedroom and saw Joel sitting on the bed, scanning through some photographs. He picked up a video camera and started watching some footage.
“How’s the moms?” He asked.
“Same as always. Are you coming to the party tomorrow?”
“Wouldn’t miss it.” He smiled. “How’s all this coming?” He asked as he pointed to all the stuff scattered on the bed.
“Great actually. I’m almost done.”
“And they have no idea?” Joel asked.
Dakota shook her head and grinned. “My mothers don’t suspect a thing but when their anniversary comes, they’re getting the best present ever.”
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It’s about bloody time you got that award. I always thought you deserve it, when you first started this story. This story never fails to captivate me. Congrats.
i just read all chapters of your story, i must say the award is well deserved. congrats!! and post again soon. thank you.
I have not had the chance to say congrats! well deserved :) fun idea looking at life 20 years later for our favorite couple.
Congrats on the award.. you deserve it.. =)
About the new chapter, wow 20 years later? now i wanna see how thing will go from here.. awesome as usual..
Great update even with the years jumped.Congrats on the award.One question Did B and T remarry?
CONGRATS!! You truly deserved the award. One should have gotten one a long time ago for Soul Harvest- I still re-read that story because I love it that much! It’s good to see Bette & Tina still together 20 years later. I wonder what the anniversary gift is. Can’t wait for more!
Congratulations on the award and as always this story rocks, love it.
Thank you.
Kudos for the award, this is a great series. Chasemenow and Seahurst both took us into the future to great effect and your chapter of 20 years ahead continues that theme beautifully as well.
Well overdue — so glad about the award. I’ve been enchanted with your writing since Soul Harvest. You’re amazing. Thanks!
I Have really enjoyed reading your story from the very beginning. I wish you wouldn’t have skipped forward so many years. I wanted to read if Tina finally excepted Bette’s proposal, and where did this other kid come from? I just loved this story and wish there wouldn’t have been so many years skipped.
congratulations on a deserved award. hope you continue posting. i’ll certainly continue reading!
I have been waiting, and waiting to see an award icon next to your name! Thank God it is there now, right where it should be! Congratulation Fareast…it truly should be yours.
Along with all the others I extend congratulations for your fabulous story and I love the 20 year update and the mystery at the end.
conrats to your award… definitely you deserve it and much more. Thanks for this wonderful story and for you time
i was so excited to see your post! i was like, where had my favorite author gone? happy you’re back, great chap!
Far East, your story has captivated us for months. Congrats on your so well deserved award.
This is forever and always spectacular! Thanks for writing and sharing. And congrats on your well deserved award. *Smiles To you*
love this story…congratulations on the award. I usually don’t take the time to comment as I am at work and want to get the most stories read before I actually have to work but I want to let you know how much I look forward to your chapters!
Such heartfelt congrates going out to you. You so deserve the award you story has always had all the warmth and love and enticement that always left us wanting more and this chapter is now exception. I am all excited that you will now go one and spoil us all with more. Thanks so much
There’s my favorite writer, once again giving us a fabulous chapter. Interesting jump ahead in years! Congrats on the award, you know you so deserved it!
Congratulations of the well deserved award. This story has become one of my absolute favorites – thanks for taking us on the ride.
Hey fareast Congrationlations on the Award you DESERVED IT! tHANKS FOR THE Wonderful Awesome Amazing Story your sharing with us I Love it Please continue Post soon amd Thanks.
Congrats on the award. I’ve loved your stories from the beginning. Thanks for taking the time to write.
Congrats on the award, such a great story cant wait for more!
oh my.. what a pleasant surprise i´m glad they are still together and happy ..love your story..but you can put some past history about Bette and Dakota connection and about the other daughter..and CONGRATS for the award..post soon :o)
I have missed you..Great update can’t wait to see the surprise..Post soon
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Great chapter. Congrats on the award. Love this.
Congratulations on the award. This has been such a fabulous story to follow.
I liked the leap in years. I’m hoping that the pictures and such for their anniversary will lead to flashbacks? It would be nice to see how their lives unfolded after they reunited. Plus, we’ll need to get to know Zoe!
The eye rolling and the phone conversation was just about as real as it comes. I could almost hear my own phone ringing and the interrogation that would ensue if I picked it up! Can’t wait for more.
First of all Fareast congratulations on the award…you soo deserve it. You have given us so much in this story over the last months and´you keep going, now that is strong. But is sure is one hell of timelupe you have pulled on us. But I can´t wait to see where you take us. Post soon
I knew I hadn’t seen this story for a while and I know the older you get the faster time slips away – but twenty years since your last post – God now I really feel ancient:0) Well done on the award, you deserved it congratulations.
I love this story! Congrats on your award!
congrats on the award. Great chapter. I’m already getting tears in my eyes just anticipating the anniversary. Looking forward to next chapter.