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Vignettes: Chapter 57
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Tina stood and worked her way over to Bette and rested her hands on her shoulders, massaging gently. “Thank you.”
“For what?”
“Being honest and having a wonderful heart. I’d love to meet her. We’ll go to the shelter tomorrow. How’s that?”
Bette looked up in disbelief. “Really? You don’t think I’m crazy?”
“Of course you’re crazy, but there’s nothing wrong with that.”
One month later, Bette and Tina were leaving the shelter in a car with a new baby seat in the back seat next to Dakota.
“Still think being crazy is ok?” Bette asked as she looked over her shoulder at their new daughter.
“Definitely.” Tina said as she looked with Bette. “We need to name her. It’s horrible they only called her girl at the shelter.”
“I already have a name.” Bette replied quickly but also quietly.
“What?”
“Zoe.”
“Zoe? Why that?” Tina asked, perplexed.
“Zoe means abundant life.” Bette looked at Tina. “She’s full of it. Not only that, but when I’m around her, I feel like my life is worth something. She makes me feel full of liveliness. But not only her; it’s knowing she’s part of this family. I want to always be reminded of a rich life, how that little girl transformed my way of thinking. Second chances happen once in a blue moon and I thank god he brought you back to me, Tina. I not only gained your love but now I have a beautiful daughter as well that I’ve helped you raise the last few years. Now we have a new bundle of joy who needs out love more than anything.”
“Abundant life. I like that.” Tina said after thinking it through. “Let’s be sure she lives up to her name.”
“She will.”
***
Bette’s eyes were misting over as she finished her story. She held up her wine glass and said, “to abundant life!” Everyone followed and toasted with her.
“Couldn’t resist, could you?” Dakota teased her mother.
“I have to admit that’s a good story.” Joel said.
“So Zoe, how’s life been treating you? Living up to your name?” Shane asked as she wrapped an arm around the young woman’s waist.
“With these two, who couldn’t?” Zoe shyly smiled at her mothers and winked.
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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