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Vignettes: Chapter 57
Dakota struggled with the door while Joel pulled two boxes out of the car. He slowly made his way to the front door of the house, juggling both boxes and two bottles of wine. Dakota flashed him a look that let him know he better not drop the wine. “Hello? A little help here!” Dakota shouted into the door. Finally the door swung open and Bette grabbed two bowls from her daughter’s hands. “What’s the matter? Couldn’t handle a couple small bowls?” Bette teased as she kissed Dakota’s cheek. “Why don’t you try it? Then again, better not. At your age…” Dakota smirked and didn’t finish her sentence, knowing when to stop talking. “You’re lucky my hands are full, smart *****.” Dakota followed Bette into the kitchen where Tina was preparing a chicken barbeque. A beautiful yellow cake was across the room resting on the counter with white flowers dropped delicately around it. Dakota walked over to it and stuck her finger around the bottom edge to taste the frosting before Tina could stop her. “Dakota! Do not touch the cake. Your mother just did the same thing fifteen minutes ago. You two are nothing but trouble. Thanks for bringing the salad. It was a big help. Where’s Joel?” Tina was a mile a minute. “Right here.” He walked into the kitchen and immediately kissed Tina on the cheek, then did the same to Bette. “I’m so glad you came. You know how Zoe adores you.” Tina said. “Where is Zoe?” Dakota asked, looking around. “Softball game. She’ll be home later.” Bette said. “Such a *****.” Dakota said under her breath, sure that her mothers heard her. “You’re just like your mother, do you know that?” Shane walked into the room, grinning after she heard Dakota’s last comment. She placed her hands on her shoulders from behind then playfully smacked her on the head. “And I mean that one.” Shane pointed to Bette. “Dakota, your sister is not a ***** just because she plays softball.” Tina sassed. “I know. Someone has to give you two a hard time.” She poked Tina in the stomach then looked at Shane. “Where’s Damien?”
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(47 votes, average: 3.64 out of 5)
I love seeing Bette and Tina’s life unfold – very touching and another child too, you made me all misty. Really, really lovely.
That was simply beautiful. I couldn’t help feeling my heart melt when Zoe held out her arms for Bette to pick her up. I wasn’t sure where you were going to go with this, but I am so glad you are giving us a glimpse into their future. Thanks
Always one of my favorite stories, and you have taken it to a new level. I agree with kg, it is exceptional.
Lovely, Fareast. That was absolutely, lovely.
Beautiful, A child knows who to love and Zoe picked two good ones. thanks for posting
This story just gets better and better. You are creating a beautiful patchwork quilt out of the lives of Bette, Tina, their family and friends.
Fareast, that was really beautiful. I’ve loved the story for a long time.
Exceptionally beautiful story :D
Awww such a sweet story! How cute is Bette! Good job on this chapter.
Beautiful story..Thank you for sharing it with us..Post soon
OMG sssoooo cute..love it..Bette has a wonderfull heart and so does Tina great chapter :o)
K
Beautiful chapter. So sweet. Love your story.
I trust you fareast.LOved how you told how Zoe came to be.Glad this series will continue.
i must tell u this. i stumbled across this story a few days ago and stayed up till 3 in the morning reading it! iam so glad i found it.It’s really heart warming. congrats on the award.
Hey FarEast,
With this leap in to the future I thought that this story was winding down but yet again you have captured so perfectly the human condition.
Zoë entrance into Bette, Tina and Dakota’s lives was at first tear-jerking and tragic then life affirming and inspiring.
Your palette is full of color: every word perfectly chosen to paint the fine details; every phrase, a brushstroke giving texture and depth; every sentence, an image to cherish and visualize and every paragraph, the whole picture to complete the scene and move the drama forward.
It was great to see that the families have grown up together as Shane, Fred and Damien are all still around.
Thank you for this splendid and stunning spectacle.
Please post real soon and continue this brilliantly realized yarn.
The format is awesome and keeps me coming back for more.
Your Loyal Fan.
very nice- love the angle that you are approaching this story with. adds an additional layer to this already multi-faceted story.
Beautiful chapter! Bette has such a wonderful heart. Can’t wait for more
another master chapter… sweety just like you