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Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter 26C
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Bette grasped Tina’s hand and they ran down the stairs. Both women were in tears as they reached Peggy and touched all over Angelica’s little body—patting her hair, running their hands over her face, her arms, and legs. The two mothers were in complete synch. Bette bent to unsnap Angie’s onsie and lifted the tiny, white t-undershirt, and Tina examined her torso. Bette sighed in relief as she handed Angelica to Tina who held her up, with Angelica’s back against Tina’s chest. Bette bit her top lip as she opened up Angelica’s diaper and checked there, too. “She’s okay, Tee. She’s fine. She’s okay.” Angelica stared up at her mothers no doubt wondering why they were making such a big fuss.
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4:00pm
Carmen was seated at the kitchen table with the landline cord stretched across the hallway to the table listening to her mother. “If this is who you are and this is the one you want to be with, you should just love her. Stop making her feel bad. You have to learn to move with her not against her. A good dance, the two move together, even when you step away, she comes forward, you move forward, too, she steps back, you keep moving toward her. In a good dance, my Carmen, you don’t leave the dance floor, you move around her, with her, against her, but you don’t walk away from the dance. You never do that.”
“I understand.”
“All right, m’hija. I know you don’t like to hear my advice, but. . .”
“It’s good advice, but I have to go. Shane’s on the other line calling me.” Her cell phone was in the middle of the table vibrating across it with a soft buzz.
“Just love her.”
Carmen picked up her cell and flipped it open while she continued with her mother, “I will. Gracias, Mami.”
“You are like a pan dulce, light and sweet, and no one says ‘no thank you’ to pan dulce.”
“I love you, Mami.”
“You, too, m’hija.”
That call ended and Carmen cleared her throat. “Hi, Shane.”
“Hey.” She was almost timid.
“Are you all right?”
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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