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Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter Eight
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“There are many other things to consider, Ms…Mrs…?”
“Kennard.”
“Mrs. Kennard, if liberal views were all it took to raise a child into an adult, we’d let every 13 year old who got knocked up keep her kid; every recovering Meth head would keep his children. Our foster care system is over-taxed because we can’t afford to take a laissez-faire attitude in our decision making. Bette Porter is an unemployed lesbian with a friend who’s in a coma. She is not a good candidate for second parent adoption. It’s that simple.”
Bette was nearly in tears. “Wh-what?”
“However, since things could change at any time, I am not prepared to make a final decision in this case. Dr. McPherson has also spoken on your behalf, Bette. This case will remain opened for the next eight weeks. I hope you’ll have something to show for yourself by then.” At the end of her outburst, Roberta Collie bounded down the hall, her wooden heels clicking loudly and angrily until Bette heard the glass door at the entrance open, the sound of street traffic, and the soft hum of the Center returning.
Bette turned to Stephanie and Theresa. “Theresa, thank you for what you said. I feel stymied by all of this. It’s everything and this second parent adoption is just the icing. It’s good to know that I’ve got your support.” Bette glared at Stephanie. “I would never thwart your desire to see Tina. Maybe your being here will help her in some way, but I swear, when she’s out of this and better, I’m going to let her know what her sister did and said. I’m going to let her know how you’ve behaved with our daughter, and I’m going to tell her how you devalued her and the life she’s built with me. I know Tina. And if you think you know her, then you know what her reaction will be to this.”
“I have a right to my opinions.”
“Not always,” Theresa said, shaking her head.
“Always,” Stephanie’s eyes were narrowed, lips thin, anger heating her up as she glared at her mother with her arms crossed over her chest.
“Bette won’t say it, but I will. I don’t want you coming here.” Theresa was adamant.
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portia, really thankyou. You take as long as you need to tell us your version of S3. Your Dana is true to other seasons and I loved her little pitstop!! Couldn’t Theresa be Bette’s supporter with the adoption process, being a blood relative wouldn’t she be offered Angelica before social services took her?? Keep steph away, sounds a bit homophobe…I like seeing the snipits of Alpha Bette..and the struggling one made me cry. Portia, there is so much in your story and this chapter, thankyou for giving us readers so much to digest we are so very lucky to have you posting again…pls don’t stop…
Wow, you broke my heart. I feel like I was going through the whole Season 3 mess again. My heart’s bleeding for Bette again…
If I haven’t commented on your story in previous post, I’m sorry. This is so heartfelt and moving. Also, you brought the funny in this chapter with Alice and her Hermes Scarf and Bette with the wallpaper money. I think I’ve read a Tibette story of yours before ages ago on Ralst’ Passion & Perfection. Thank you so much for sharing your talent – and for writing lots when you write. I love the long stories.
I just started this chapter. Theresa Kennard has invaded B&T’s home. Why am I getting a flashback to that story where Vanessa Redgrave loses her longtime companion and her family comes and takes everything from her, including their house? Please, tell me I am delusional…back to your wonderful story…
This story has it all: length, breadth and depth. It’s a winnah, baby! They need to spare us the formalities and just hand you your Fanfic Award right now! I wish I could comment in depth, but I feel too shallow right now….Thanks!
Great storytelling , Portia