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Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter 26C
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“She wah outta line.”
“They didn’t even put me on administrative leave to look into it. I just got canned. Canned.” He shouted and then softly said, “I’d never rape anyone. She lied.”
“She did. Ah’m sah-ry. She is sah-ry. Beh-ette thinks we can sit down togeth-ah and talk about it. Can we?”
Bette moved to the door, but before she could open it, Boden was behind her. He covered her mouth to keep her from screaming and whispered in his deep voice, “It is I. Boden. I cannot let you go in.” He turned Bette around and continued in a low tone, “What happens to Tina when he sees you’ve taken the baby?” Boden shook his head to imply that the outcome would not be good. “Call her. Get him on the phone. Tell him you’d like to come in and talk. We must move quickly.”
Bette understood. She couldn’t be the one getting the baby and helping Tina. “Peggy, hang up. I’m calling Tina.”
She heard Peggy click off and Boden sent Bette to the front of the cabin. Bette pressed her speed-dial for Tina’s number and when Tina answered she said, “Tee, it’s Bette. Could you put me on speaker?”
“Bette,” she said by way of explanation. “Okay, Joss?” The phone went on to speaker.
Bette took her time, making sure that her voice was steady and calm with a tone that spoke of negotiation. “Hi. I’m outside the cabin. I’m really worried about you. I don’t want anyone to get hurt. Josh? I have made an incredible series of errors involving you. I’d like to do what I can to make this right. I-I want you to know how terribly. . . terribly sorry I am about all of this. This has gotten crazy, but we can make it right now. Can I please come in? Can we sit down and come up with-with a plan so that we can get your job back, whatever money you want as punitive damages for what I’ve done to you. . .” Bette had planned on groveling and she was.
“Joss, let me go to the door and let her in. Follow me. Yeah, that’s right, stay right behind me, watch me.” A moment passed. “Bette, I am opening the door. No one is with you, right?” Tina held the phone in her hand and spoke loudly into it.”
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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