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Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter 26C
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Josh Brecker was being led outside. His wrists were cuffed behind him and two rugged men whose faces were pink from the sun and wind walked on either side of him, helping him down the stairs. The back of their shirts said SBPD for the San Bernardino Police, but the logos might as well have said, “Ski Patrol,” since the men looked like they were more comfortable wearing a pair of Atomic brand skis and some head gear. They should have been grasping a pair of ski poles, instead they were holding up Josh.
At the bottom of the stairs, Josh looked at Tina and Bette with that same expression of confusion. “You guys said there were no police and you said you’d help me get my job, and you weren’t mad at me. You said you knew it was a big misunderstanding and you made a mistake.”
Tina turned away, shielding herself and Angelica from him.
“I thought. . .” Josh began.
Bette who hadn’t deigned him with a glance, turned to stare at him. “You thought wrong.” She cut him off.
“You! You said you were sorry.” He used his head to point at her.
Bette’s condescension was plastered on her face. “I am sorry. I’m sorry I didn’t press charges the moment I saw you all over Tina. You don’t have a clue about us. If you thought for one moment I was going to let some-some sniveling nugget of excrement enter our lives, land on our doorstep, and we weren’t going to clean it up, you were sorely mistaken. You forfeited your career the moment you touched Tina. And I know that you’re going to lose years of your life, if not your entire lifetime for taking our daughter.”
“But you said. . .”
“I said, I said,” Bette mimicked him. “I said what the fuck I had to say to get my child. We have her. Let me make myself perfectly clear, Mr. Brecker. I want you to understand exactly what I have to say right now. You won’t have to worry about getting my words right. I will not equivocate. If you rot in prison, that will be fine. If other prisoners go after you for abusing a child, that will be fine.”
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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