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Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter 26C
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Don’t back down. Tell her how you feel. Explain that you’re no wuss. You’re a decent guy, but not a pushover. Tell her you love her. She’s been through a lot. Maybe she doesn’t believe it. Maybe that’s the answer, he thought. No, don’t tell her you love her. You need to talk about boundaries and communication. Those are the things to discuss. This is about her not respecting me. Jesus, do I even want her? Think about it. Is she really the kind of woman you want to spend your life with Henry? Don’t make the same mistake. Don’t get attached to some self-absorbed woman who dismisses you at every turn. Didn’t you learn the first time? Come on, man. Get home and just end it. End it, man. Henry turned into his driveway, stopped for his mail and pulled out one torn envelope that said ‘current resident’ but there was also handwriting on it.
Henry drove up the long driveway and looked down at the envelope. ‘The police took her away around 2:30. Your Postal Carrier, Tony.’
Henry stepped on the brake and stared at the envelope. “What?” he said aloud. He tossed the envelope on the seat next to him, drove to the top of the driveway, turned off his car, and jumped out. He ran into the house. “Stephanie! Stephanie! Steph!”
Henry ran up the stairs and saw his clothes strewn across the hall and in the bedroom. Drawers that the police had pulled out during their morning search remained open. Slacks and shirts that had been lifted from the closet wardrobe pole were still on their hangers. He flew down the stairs, past the foyer, and down the hall. He looked in the living room and family room as he ran. When he went into the kitchen, he saw that the wooden back door was open and the screen unlatched. Henry raced out. “Stephanie. Steph!”
He ran into the small cottage that he used as a quiet retreat. Stephanie wasn’t there and it looked like she had been in the middle of something. He stepped across the room, saw the papers on the desk, saw a legal pad with Theresa’s name, Tina’s, and Bette’s. Another sheet of paper had Henry’s name. For the first time, Henry truly accepted just how diabolical Stephanie Kennard could be. He looked at the list and saw that most entries had been crossed off the list in each column. Next to the lists were a stack of postcards and tri-fold sheets. Henry picked them up and shuffled through them while looking at the lists. Not one of the postcards matched the items that had been crossed off. He dropped into the wicker chair and combed his fingers through his hair. “Oh, shit. Oh, Stephanie.”
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i am once again left speechless at your incredible ability to weave a tale. i actually yelped in excitement when Angie was safe but at the same time, believe it or not, felt somewhat sorry for Josh. only your writing could evoke that somewhat schizophrenic sympathy.I’m also a bit worried at the introduction of Jodi into the story but hope that after all that we’ve been through with Bette and Tina to date, she will not pose a threat to their relationship.as for all of the other characters and their stories, i am finding them entertaining and interesting as well which is not usually the case when reading as i’m pretty much just a Tina/Bette fan. this again, is testimony to your ability to ability to entertain.thanks again for the story and the time and effort that must be involved. looking forward as always to reading more.
WOW. you put so much into this everyone was weitten about. Could have done without Jodie tho. thanks
I’ve spent the past two days reading the whole thing, and honestly? It’s great. Really, really great. The characters are well written and adhere to canon, your reweaving of the events of Season 3 into this alternative version is not only really well done, but in my mind — preferable. As for the Jodi issue, if she’s like every other non-core character in your work (herself, but changed), I’ll be very happy to see where that goes. I do wonder, though, moments after Bette is reunited with Tina and her baby for the first time in weeks, she wanders off to talk to Jodi? That seems a little… I don’t know, inhuman? But, hey, if that’s my only complaint in 26 chapters, consider it an amazing feat. I’m a huge Danish fan, and I’m happy to see you keeping the love alive. Would love to see more of that relationship in your writing, but generally I think the chapters are fairly good about being even with their time. You’re prolific. Are you really spitting out this much in three days? Because if so, that’s incredible. I mean, really, really exceptional. Thanks for writing this, it’s a great read, and I can’t wait to see more of it.
more sharmeeeeeen!!! pleasee!!..excellent chap, so glad angie’s ok, hope you post soon
Thank goodness Angelica is safe. I’m glad Boden was there. Um, not too excited about Jodi showing up in this story :). Can’t wait for the celebration…hope everyone gets a little ‘private celebration’ time :wink:. You’ve really spoiled us this last week Portia. Thanks for this wonderful fic and don’t be gone too long :)
Nice way to weave Jodi and Big Bear into the story – and loved that Bette denied ‘gush’ing. Great stuff, Portia.
Bette better mess up of jodi!! yeah for angie being okay… now it’s time for the port-kennards to get on with their lives. tina needs to finish her rehab.i wonder what else steph. did what else is she hiding??? great update!!:)
Ahhhh… I can breathe now. That was tense, but Baby A is safe, finally! I’m so glad there was a third person there and Boden clocked that whining maggot Josh. Although, I think Bette would have ripped him apart eventually anyway. Hels is leaving, which is a shame, but her heart’s somewhere else… So! Ol’ Steph’s about to get her comeuppance, big time. I hope Peter gets his money back, as well as his furniture. I’m dreading the stuff coming out that was on that list of hers. Girl needs help, if she can survive prison. This was so good, I can’t wait for the next post. thanks Portia.
glad angie is ok…can’t wait for shane to get home and face the wrath of carmen…things need to change