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Vignettes: Chapter 66
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“We’re all human and we all make mistakes.” Dakota said. “So why didn’t mom just take you back?”
“Ah… because it’s not that easy, kiddo. I betrayed your mother’s trust and that is a deep wound. To trust again after something like that… well, maybe you should ask your mom about that.”
“This honesty thing is nice.” Zoe said.
“I think so.” Bette smiled. “I’m glad I could spend some alone time with my girls. Your mother is going to be so disappointed you came home the weekend she’s gone. Bette looked at Zoe.
She shrugged. “But it was nice not having her here tonight. Not in a bad way.”
“I know what you mean.” Bette reassured her. “I hope you can learn something from our relationship.”
“We can’t escape your teachings, can we?” Dakota grinned.
“Life is a journey. There are so many different roads to take that it’s hard to keep track of what’s right and what’s wrong. They gray, dusty paths are confusing, but stay focused on the goal and where you want to be, and you’ll get there. Bumps are always in the way but work around them. Have traveling companions, don’t do it alone.” Bette said.
“I think she’s turning back into mama again. She’s starting with a lecture.” Zoe mock whispered to Dakota.
“I head that!” Bette said. “And I’ve said what I need to say. I’m officially closed for the night.”
“Ok, we get the point and we’re going to bed. Dakota, are you staying?” Zoe asked.
She shook her head. “Not tonight. But I’ll swing by tomorrow.”
Bette frowned but kept quiet. “Drive safe. Love you.” She kissed her daughter goodbye.
“I have one more question mama.” Zoe said before Dakota closed the door. She peeked in to listen.
“I’ll answer it depending on what it is.” Bette negotiated.
Zoe held back a teasing smile. “How old were you when you first had *****?”
Dakota stifled a laugh, dying to hear the answer. Bette looked from one daughter to ther other, one eighteen and the other twenty five, contemplating a safe response.
“Twenty six.” She replied.
“Honestly?” Dakota smirked.
Bette put up a hand and started to turn away. “That’s another question.”
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so wonderful! you’re amazing.
Love this story, and the gentle way Bette has with them. Yet so firm and stern. You can feel the love for each other by the way you write them…thanks
Still reading, still loving it.
Thank you.
Well, that was quite the mother and daughter bondins session now wasn’t it?!
Bette handled it well. She was honest and candid. She accepted blame where she was responsible but didn’t let them think that it was a singular incident or person that brought down the relationship as a whole.
Understandable that Dakota would be a bit more protective of Tina, even if she doesn’t really remember her mother’s pain. I suspect that she’s also protecting her own heart. I think she has real relationship issues and she’s slowly working them out tacitly through Bette.
I was laughing though, for a moment. At the end of the difficult conversation I thought for a minute there that Bette was channeling Yoda Shane with her sage advice on lessons!
Great last few lines. Just like a parent. Dakota could have been 45 and Bette would have said she first had sex at 46. LOL.
very nice- you never disappoint.
This is a story that always rings true. Thanks for the vignettes.
What a conversation to have with your kids.. I admire Bette’s openess. I love seeing Bette and Tina as older parents. Really great chapter. Thank you for keeping this story, I have really enjoyed it.
Excellent, as always! How is it that you never seem to have an off day writing??? I’m so impressed with your talent! Thanks for sharing it in this way…it’s a beautiful story!
Fareast,
Another believable and beautiful chapter to add to a very long list.
The open and honest relationship and communication between Bette and her girls was eloquently captured by your expressive and articulate writing.
As with most good things there is a sense of simplicity that mask the wondrous way in which you weave all the characters and dialogue together.
The sting in the tail here was unexpected and hilarious. I bet that left Kody and Zoë open mouthed and in shock. Nice to see that Bette still can silence her kids.
As ever, will be waiting for your next post.
Thank you so much for continuing this amazing journey and sharing it with me.
Your Loyal Fan.
Still loving this story.Can’t wait for the girls anniversary party.There will be a party right?
26??? *snort* your writing is excellent. loved the interactions. the girls not letting her get off easily. kody a tad protective even after all this time. sweet. dayum your good. thanks.
Now that was a tough conversation and Bette handled it so well. Honesty really is the best policy, unless you’re answering that last question you left us with. Now that was a loaded question and I hope Zoe pursues it soon.
Excellent chapter. Love B with kids.
Awesome. U keep writing I’ll keep reading!
That was great. Love when you have the interaction between the kids and Bette and Tina. That had to be tough for Bette, but honesty is the best, but somehow I can just picture that OMG I’m stuck look on her face. Still cannot wait for the party
Hey fareast that was so great I’m still Love it Thank you I can’t wait to read more Please continue post soon Thanks.
lmao..Bette is a smart ass..lol..im glad she have this time to talk to her girls about the past was important to the 3 of them..great chapter as always cant wait for more