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Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter 26C
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They traded phones, Peggy still listening from the other end of Bette’s line. At the cabin the woman had pointed out, Bette hushed Tina and said, “I’m going to go up on the deck and just check it out. I’ll be right back.”
“Bette, you promised.”
“I’m just checking to see if he’s there. That’s it. If we have the right place, if he’s there, then you can talk to him.”
Tina nodded as Bette slid her phone across the deck and then crouched low and made her way up the back stairs leading to the seating area–two chairs and a gas grill. She fell onto her belly and slithered across the deck until she reached the large, low windows. Bette went to the very edge of the window and slowly lifted her head. Angelica was in the kitchen, sitting in her infant, convertible, car seat. Lifting her eyes a bit higher, she saw Josh Brecker in the main room of the cabin pacing and pounding his cell phone against the palm of his hand. Bette only saw two doors—the front and the one that was about two feet from her. She returned to her belly and pushed herself across the wood planks to the door. Slowly, she reached up and tried the knob. She wasn’t going in, but she wanted to know if it was unlocked. Bette closed her eyes—ridiculously, she thought if she couldn’t see him, he couldn’t see her and it helped her concentrate. She twisted the knob beneath her hand and smiled as it turned fully. Ever so slightly, she pushed it inward and it opened. It was unlocked. She brought the door back and turned the knob to close it.
“The back door’s unlocked,” she said to herself, actually forgetting momentarily that her telephone was close by and Peggy could hear her. Bette moved quickly across the deck, snagging her phone, and cautiously making her way down the stairs. She pulled Tina into the woods behind the cabin. Tina pointed into the woods. Deeper in was Josh’s grey Toyota.
“Tee, he’s in there. Angie’s in there. She’s fine. She’s playing with her fingers.” Bette wiped away the tears from her own eyes, then used her thumb to wipe away those that fell from Tina’s eyes. Bette cleared her throat. “I think you should call him. You’ve got his number in your phone now. Call him, tell him that you know where he is, that you’re here, too, that you’re leaving me in the car, tell him to look out and he can see the car at six o’clock. Tell him to look and see that I’m there and you’re alone and want to talk to him. He won’t be able to see who’s in the car from here. While you’re talking to him, I’ll get Angelica and then you get out. All right, baby?
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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