Dear diary, since I last wrote, Perry Wright, and I have gone out many times. He was such a good listener, I found myself telling him everything that had gone wrong with Jem and how it had been both our faults things went the way they did.
Because of my fears regarding getting into a relationship, it was Perry who suggested I date a few people. He told me with my limited experience, I would need a frame of reference other than Jem to know if Mr. Wright was Mr. Right. Yes, he said that. On the one hand, it made me a bit uneasy he seemed to already know he wanted to spend his life with me. On the other hand, though, it impressed me that the prospect of other men in my life didn’t threaten him.
In fact, he always seemed to have a confidence in himself I wished I possessed. When I expressed this to him, he told me he wasn’t always confident. His parents’ less than amicable divorce and bullying in school about his weight nearly destroyed him.
Then, he told me about a Big Brother program he’d been enrolled in where he was assigned a mentor who took him places and did things with him. Although it wasn’t all at once, his “big brother” had changed his outlook on life and had given him the building blocks he needed to heal.
I’d heard of the program but I’d met no one who had been in involved with that sort of mentor. It seemed to have done a world of good for Perry.
So, over time, I accepted dates here and there from other people. The most memorable was Jason Newman. He’s very handsome, isn’t he? I found him to be charming, polite, and kind. He had everything anyone could ever want in a potential partner.
What I realized through these dating experiences was there was something wrong with all of them.
None of them were Perry.
He became the measuring stick for every guy that asked me out and in subtle and big ways, no one measured up. If I enjoyed talking to Jason, for instance, I realized I liked talking to Perry just that much more.
There was one other thing that tipped the scales where Perry was concerned. He passed the Karen test. No other guy I knew had managed to do that. Karen was an astute judge of character. A person could do the most minor, unnoticeable thing whether it was their body language or something they said, and boom! They’d score an “F,” no second chances, no collecting two hundred dollars as you passed Go. Nope, straight to jail and off with your head.
So, if Karen thought Perry was a good guy, then I figured he must be.
Perry lived twenty minutes from me in a quiet suburb on the water. What I found out was that he was renting the house and tended to move around a lot.
“I’m searching for permanence,” he once told me. “I want a place that’s mine to plant my feet, but I always thought it would be better to do that with the person I’m spending the rest of my life with. A fresh start for both of us instead of something that’s mine or theirs.”
It made sense yet I was amazed no one had ever snatched this man up since he seemed so open to getting married and starting a family.
Perry also didn’t want to stay in this house permanently because it was on the water. While this location was enjoyable for him now, he said he couldn’t see having small children here because it was too dangerous.
Everything he did and said was so endearing but I didn’t tell him that. I wanted more time to enjoy getting to know him better.
It was during this time I thought Jem should meet Perry so they could at least know each other a little. Each time we set up the meeting, Jem backed out. I wasn’t sure what was going on with that except that I knew he worked a lot of hours. He was still in pursuit of the Executive Chef position at his restaurant. So, after a time, I dropped the matter.
Kara loved visiting Perry’s house because the days were hot and he had set up a cute wading pool for her. Our house had a back patio but no grass or room for her to play or have a pool.
We often chatted as she played and it relieved me Perry understood the importance of not leaving her unattended. He never tried to pull my attention away from my daughter and it seemed he liked her a great deal.
He also didn’t mind doing things that incorporated Kara.
Many of the times he called, he’d say, “What are you and Kara doing Saturday? Would you like to…”
It made me feel good that he asked about her and included her because I felt he understood how important Kara is. She will always come first in my life, before any friend, before any man.
As the months of dating Perry continued, Kara became comfortable with him and they even had their own game.
She would hide behind a tree, and he would look all over except where she was, calling, “Where’s Kara? Where in the world could she have gone?”
Perry would make a show of peering into the trash can if we were at the park, under the swings, and behind the bushes, all the while calling her. As this went on, she could barely stifle her sweet giggles. Finally, she would jump out from her hiding place, squealing with delight at his surprise.
Kara seemed to have a fear of heights and so it took a lot of coaxing for us to finally get her to go down the slide. As I stood at the top with her, I explained that she would be all right and Perry would catch her at the end.
But it must have looked an awful ways down to a child of her size. At last, though, she agreed to try it.
Did she enjoy it? Look at this picture, then you tell me.
As promised, Perry was waiting for her and scooped her up in his arms.
He must have seen how uncertain she was because he said, “Hey, you did it! What a big girl you are! Did you like it?”
“No!”
“What?” he said with a laugh, then swung her around, tickling her.
I laughed with Kara as Perry told her what a good job she did.
“You are so brave, Kara,” he cooed.
“Want to go on the slide again?”
“No!” she said, but she was grinning.
While Perry and I hadn’t declared our undying love for one another, I felt things would head in that direction in a matter of time. So, it was important for Jem and Perry to meet. After all, we would all have a role in Kara’s life. It wouldn’t do for them not to know each other even a little.
I was in a rush trying to get ready for the evening when I decided the meeting couldn’t be delayed any longer. Perry would be by in a short while to get me, Karen was babysitting, but Jem hadn’t left for work yet. After knocking on his door without an answer, I discovered him in the creepy basement, tossing clothes into the dryer.
When he heard my footsteps, he spun around, then looked me up and down.
“You’re dressed up.”
“Yes, Perry and I are going out. I wanted to talk to you.”
“About what? You’re showing a lot of skin, aren’t you?”
I felt my jaw drop as I noticed the sweat coming down his face, staining his shirt. “What? No, I’m not. What’s gotten into you?”
His nostrils flared as he stared at me. “You’re a mother now and you should dress like one. This dress screams you’re looking for a lay.”
“Jem!” It was both a yell and a gasp.
Just as I was about to give him a piece of my mind, he sighed and shook his head.
“I’m sorry, I’m overly tired and I shouldn’t have said that.”
“Okay,” I said, my stomach tense.
His hands flexed, then opened in repeated motions. “Well, where are you going with this guy?”
A coldness gripped me to my core and my skin tingled as I answered him. “I don’t feel that’s any of your business. And, his name is Perry Wright. I wanted you to come up and meet him but now I don’t think that’s a good idea.”
“I don’t have time anyway.” There was a hardness in his voice and eyes and I couldn’t fathom where this hostility was coming from.
“Are you upset with me about something?”
He raked his hands through his hair and planted his feet wide, crossing his arms in front of his chest. “Yeah, it’s your turn to have our daughter and you’re leaving her alone to party. I thought you cared about her more than that?”
“This is ridiculous. I spent the entire day with Kara and we had a great time. She’ll be in bed by eight o’clock-” My face tightened as I realized what I was doing. “You know what? I don’t have to explain this to you! I have done nothing wrong and I don’t owe you anything!”
“Yeah, actually, you kind of do,” he said, his voice rising in pitch. “You owe me some respect as Kara’s father-her real father!”
“So, this display is because you’re jealous of Perry? You haven’t even met him.”
“No, and I don’t want to either. You listen to me, Bea, you will not replace me in Kara’s life.”
Tears burned my eyes and I wiped them away impatiently as a bark of laughter escaped my lips. “Of course I won’t. It’s not possible. You’re her father and she will always know that. Listen to yourself, Jem, this is getting out of hand. We’re not married anymore. I can do whatever I like and you’re just going to have to trust that I won’t bring anyone into Kara’s life I shouldn’t.”
He was stone still for the longest time. My breath felt stuck in my throat as I waited and expected the worst.
Finally, he let out a slow exhalation and his mouth twisted into a tight smile. “You’re right. I just need to maybe cut back my hours and get more sleep. Then, I’m sure I’ll see all of this differently.”
I didn’t totally believe him but for the sake of our friendship and Kara, I wanted to. Touching his arm lightly, I was able to manage a small smile. “Let’s pretend this didn’t happen and when you’re feeling more yourself, I would love for you to meet Perry.”
“Sure,” he said in an easy sounding voice. “I’ll let you know when I’ve straightened things out.”
I couldn’t get out of that creepy basement and into my own unit fast enough. Karen and Kara were in the kitchen and I scooped my daughter up. When she smiled at me, I felt my spirit brighten. This child was the light of my life and I couldn’t imagine anything making me any happier than I was at that moment.
“How’d it go?” Karen asked, her voice dripping with pessimism.
“Well, it was a bit worse than you said it would be.”
“That jack-“
“-As I was saying,” I said before she could swear in front of Kara, “I think he’ll come around. It’s awkward for him right now, but he’ll get used to the idea.”
“Hmpf.”
“Hmpf,” Kara said in a perfect imitation of Karen.
“Oh, really?” I said.
“She’s more like me every day.”
I turned, walking to where Karen was standing. “I hope so. If she’s like you, I’ll never have to worry about her.”
Karen didn’t smile like I thought she would. Instead, she became serious. “I want you to promise me you’ll be careful.”
“About Jem?”
“I don’t trust him. I know you will point to my past with men and tell me I don’t trust any guy, but that’s not true. I trust Perry. I even trust the guy I’ve been seeing… mostly.”
“I believe your instinct,” I assured her. “But I honestly don’t think Jem will be a long-term problem. He’s been working really hard for advancement at work. He even told me he would try to work less and get more sleep. You’ll see, it will be fine.”
She was about to answer me when the doorbell rang.
“Perry’s here!” I squeezed Kara until she squirmed to get free, then kissed her on the top of her head.
“All right, all right, give me the pipsqueak and you have fun tonight. And, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do,” Karen smirked.
“Well, that leaves it wide open,” I laughed before opening the door to my date.
Author’s Note: I would like to thank Bee (Poses by Bee, Stories by Bee) for making the lovely poses for my wading pool and park scenes. I also used one of her toddler poses for Kara. Thank you, Bee!
As always, thank you for reading, liking, lurking, and commenting,
I love Perry! He’s got a good head on his shoulders and seems very wise. It’s so endearing that he also includes Kara, and he’s really, really good with her. Bea would be smart not to let him get away although she’s also smart for not jumping the gun again. I think she’s learned from past mistakes that it will only get you in trouble.
I think Karen is right about Jem. Bea wants to give him the benefit of the doubt, but he is sending me tons and tons of red flags. I think in the back of his mind, he is still hoping that she will come crawling back to him. Right now, he knows he can’t have her but doesn’t want anyone else to either. Karen is right to tell her to be very careful. I think he is going to be trouble, real trouble.
My, my! Jason Newman is hot, hot, hot! Where is the Sim and how do I get my little mitts on him? LOL!
I’m so glad you love Perry. He’s different than anyone else Bea has considered before. Kara loves him, too, which is extra good. I’m glad, too, that you like that Bea isn’t rushing into anything.
Jem is full of red flags, and Karen can see them a mile away. Bea on the other hand, is hoping it’s going to be okay. I think you’re right that Jem thinks she’ll be crawling back to him at some point.
Oh, you likes Jason Newman, eh? 😀 Well, I made him for that one pic. LOL He was going to be a rival for Perry, and I had this whole thing shaping up, then realized I was running out of time for some other stuff. So, one pic was all he got. I’m not even sure if I saved him. If I did, I’ll email him to you. 😀
Oh my, a love triangle! Now that would’ve been interesting. Yeah, I can see how time would’ve been a factor with doing something like that along with the big event you had in store for this generation. Naturally, I’m not saying it because I don’t want to spoil it for any new people that show up here before they get to that point. The big problem with love triangles, though, is that you have to decide which one is going to win out. That can definitely be hard.
Oh yes! If you still do have Jason Newman around, definitely email him to me. 😁😁😁 That Sim is a keeper! ❤️❤️❤️
When I don’t know who should win out, I usually let the game decide. That’s how Blue ended up with Matt. ❤️❤️❤️ Although, she had hearts with Matt, Dax, and Elliott, too! lolol
My biggest problem is that I’ve given myself 30 chapters (not including bonus posts) for each generation. At the time I set the rule, I thought it would be hard to fill 30 chapters. Now, it’s barely enough time at all. lol
I’ll look for Jason Newman ASAP and let you know! 😀
Oh yeah! That’s the best way when you don’t know which direction to turn. That is how I did my bachelor/bachelorette challenges (and I’ve done three of them). I pretty much went hads off except for doing a couple interactions to initiate certain things, but it was the game that dictated where things ended up. Lenora and Tyrone were pretty predictable, but if you’re interested in reading about Lenora’s fairy friend Ileah (she’s on my SimLit Legacies blog), you will see a lot more twists and turns with her challenge. 🙂 We all know the game can do crazy things. Hahaha.
Hahahaha!!! It’s nice to have that structure, and you’re a master at getting it all to fit where you want and need it to. Me, I think I’d totally blow it. LOOL!! I often get Diarrhea of the Fingers, so trying to cram it all into just a few chapters would be a complete and utter epic disaster. LOLOLOL!!!
Oh yay!!! Yeah, I hope you can find him, as I’d love to use him to hook up with one of my heirs, if that’s OK. If not, there’s always a Plan B. 🙂
I think I’ll be reading all of your stories. 😀 Lenora’s fairy friend sounds really interesting! I like the hands off approach and use it quite a bit to see what happens. When I write a generation, I have a brief outline of things I know I want to happen. Other things are left to chance. 😀
I’ve been looking for him, and I haven’t found him yet. I’m going to go through some older saves and see if he’s in one of those. 😀
Perry’s suggestion is a good one. She needs to know she shouldn’t just settle with him, but actually wants to be with him. And Jem… ugh, just ugh.
Thank you 🙂 I second your ugh to Jem. lol I’m glad you liked Perry’s suggestion. I think he’s more mature than the type of men she’s used to. lol
Kara getting cuter with every chapter.
And Perry seems like a keeper. <3 <3
Thank you so much. ❤ I love this family.
Catching up again! But wow oh wow, Jem just seems to be getting scarier and scarier. If I were Bea, I would avoid that creepy basement at all costs. Maybe she could start doing her laundry at Karen’s or the laundromat? I would not want to find myself in that basement with Jem during another one of his moods. He does seem to have a temper, and though he hasn’t shown any violence yet, I am concerned for Bea and Kara. I would be really reluctant to allow him to have Kara alone.
Perry on the other hand seems to be a great guy so far. I’m hoping that he stays that way. He is Mr. W”right” after all. 😉
Also going to add that Jem was sweating pretty profusely in that basement. I wonder if he is struggling with alcoholism? I could be far off the mark, but he seems to be showing some of the signs. I think there is something going on there, whether it’s alcohol, drugs, or something else.
Ooooh! That’s a wonderful guess about Jem. 😀 You might be on to something!
Thank you so much. It’s wonderful to see you! 🙂 I’m with you. She should definitely find somewhere else to do her laundry. I think being in the basement with Jem is a bad idea.
I love how you put that! I think he is Mr. W”right,” too. 😀
Pretty interesting xD
Thank you so much! 🙂
You are welcome I am glad how the things goes with Perry.
Me, too. I think he’s a good guy.
He has the profile indeed.
He does indeed. 🙂
The pics of them spending time with Kara were so cute! And Kara not liking the slide lol!
Jem is showing his toxic side, ew! If he really cares about Kara he’ll make time to meet Perry. He should care about who is spending time with and influencing her.
Thank you, Heather. 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed the slide pics. haha
Yes! You are so right about Jem and what he should be doing. It’s too bad he’s only thinking about himself at the moment because Kara needs him to be a healthy part of her life.
Oh man, this Jem guy… his jealousy couldn’t be more obvious! I really fear like he could be dangerous under the “right” (that is, wrong) circumstances… let’s hope that’s not the case (or let’s do because I’m a total sucker for drama, hehe)!
Mr Perry’s confidence sounds off the charts! I can’t think of many men who would propose something like this – or, he knew the exact thing that would make Bea fall for him. Either way, he’s the exact opposite of Jem so for now I’m happy Bea found him! 😀 But hmmm… trouble seems to be in the making..!
Little Kara is so cute!! <3 I love her red hair <3 <3
Thank you so much, Sempreviva 🙂 You’re very right about Jem’s jealousy. Hopefully, he maintains his cool and doesn’t do anything rash or foolish. LOL But, I’m a sucker for drama, too, so fat chance he’s just going to stand by. LOL
I’m happy Bea and Perry found each other, too. He’s definitely confident. We’ll probably hear more on why he made this particular suggestion to Bea in the future.
I love Kara’s red hair, too! It’s been a while since our genetics went red, so this is thrilling for me. 😀
Oh nonono, I do not like where this is heading with Jem… Please tell me Bea won’t end up murdered or something 🙁 Mr. Wright seems laid back but involved at the same time, and I do like him, but I wonder if he has a slightly more mysterious past than he lets on – aka why hasn’t anyone else gotten with him yet?
Thank you so much, Raymond 🙂 I wish I could ease your fears but I can’t promise anything. Jem has definitely come unglued.
That’s a good question about Mr. Wright. I can honestly say, he doesn’t have a lot of baggage but it is interesting why he hasn’t been snapped up before. Good thinking! 😀
I’m shipping Bearry… And Jem can go suck… As I was saying 🤣
I’m wondering whether that basement isn’t freaking haunted or something. The very fact that Bea thinks it’s creepy says a lot, since she does share a bloodline with Rosetta. And Holden, of course, so I have uber faith in their creepometers!
There’s so much more I thought of while I was reading, but most of it seems to have been said already lol
Thank you, Mags 😀 I’m so glad you’re shipping Bearry. And I knew you’d come up with the perfect name, too.
I like what you said about the basement and Bea’s bloodline. That’s very possible. Creepometers! haha I looove that!
I trust Karen’s judgement. Though it will hurt to see Jem act in such a way, I think he’s going to get worse, and do something really stupid. It’s clear Bea can be really uneasy around him, and that’s never a good sign, so matter how many times you see Jem and he’s nice, you can’t let that lull you into a false sense of security, gal. Once that trust is broken it shouldn’t be given again, certainly not if he’s a repeat offender..
Thank you so much 🙂 I agree with everything you said, and said so well. I think that’s exactly what happens; that lull into a false sense of security. I’m looking forward to the near future when we see things from Jem’s POV. I think it will be interesting seeing his thought process.
Jem’s reaction is not unexpected or unnatural. I hope he does not act on those emotions. She seems to have grown quite fond of Perry <3
Thank you, Lisa 🙂 I think you’re right that Jem’s reaction could have been expected. Hopefully, he deals with his emotions appropriately.
You’re right about Bea. She really seems taken with Perry. ❤
I agree to everything what is already said.
Perry is so good and caring, Jem is so jealous and scaring.
But I still wonder, how Bea attentuated his weird reactions, although she noticed at least his body language.
They decided to raise their daughter together, she is a small, cute little thing. They live door to door.
Did she ever notice a friend at Jems side? Someone like a male Karen? Someone who cares ?
They know each other, since they were kids.
She knows, what he had gone through.
What kind of home he had.
If it was me, I would have an interest, what’s going on with the father of my child. For the sake of my daughter.
Bea tends to close her eyes to the obvious and doesn’t listen to her belly.
Looking forward to the next chapter.
Btw. Mr. Newman wasn’t my type. 🙂
LOL Thank you so much 🙂 Mr. Newman wasn’t my type either. 😀
I think you made some excellent points about Bea. Why hasn’t she been trying to find out what Jem’s life is like for him? I think you’re right that she does tend to close her eyes, ignoring her instincts. I agree that Jem needs a male Karen by his side. I know for Bea, having Karen as a friend has made her wiser and boosted her confidence. I definitely feel for Jem who seems to have no one.
Oh my is this heading the wrong way. I always had a sort of soft spot for Jem, but he definitely spoiled the cookies. Run Bea, while you can!
Thank you so much 🙂 Ruuuun, Bea! That’s good advice. lol In the near future, we’ll see things from Jem’s point of view and we’ll understand how he sees what’s happening and why. His is a sad story, really.
I don’t trust Jem either. :/ But I do like Mr. Wright more and more. Fingers crossed that Jem won’t mess it up!
Thank you so much 🙂 My fingers are crossed, too. lol Or should I say, Bea’s are? 😀 I don’t blame you for not trusting Jem. We’ll see pretty soon if he can deal with having Perry in his life.
I feel sorry for Jem. He’s a product of a dysfunctional family. I always thought his dad was weird and from what was mentioned of his mother and… being an only child started out with some grand issues that no one realized but appeared to be apparent way back. Those breadcrumbs were dropped in the beginning.
Thank you so much, Jolie 🙂 I’m so glad you noticed the breadcrumbs of his family life. His parents really were less than stellar, it’s true. Holden and J.P. may have been buddies, but they weren’t the same kind of fathers to their children. Coming up in the near future. we’ll hear Jem’s inner voice and exactly what’s going on in his head to make him feel and react the way he does.
You’re welcomed. I was surprised that Holden put up with J.P. but then, I have to admit, I have my own J.P. I don’t know what to do with, so I get it. I don’t want to be mean but some people are like albatrosses around one’s neck.
That’s a good way of putting it. I think with Holden, he was way too easy going. Last time he saw Bea, though, he was firm and spoke with Jem. Perhaps he will intervene again.
It’s funny how a parent will step in for their kids before they do anything for themselves.
Isn’t that so true? What a good point you make!
Trouble has already brewed and is about to be poured!
Thank you, CT 🙂 I think you’re right! Bone apple tea! 😀
And now the storm is on the horizon.
Will it be fast or slow in it’s approach?
Will it be short and gone by morning, or will it stay and haunt for a week or more?
Will it be nothing more than gentle cleansing rain, or will it tear trees at the root and leave destruction in it’s wake?
We wait and see with baited breath.
Thank you so much, Mama Dragon 🙂 Your comment is poetic. ❤ And those are all very good questions. Time will tell.
Eeeh, I’m with Karen on Jem being weird. He seems a bit unstable. As for Mr. Wright, I’m warming up to him, but I’m still wary because he’s a bit quirky. It’s a little funny that he’s suggesting she date others, but the fact that he’s not jealous is a bonus. But if there’s one thing I know it is that Jem is scary… being all possessive in a spooky basement… yikes. :/
I can’t wait to find out what happens!
Thank you, Louise 🙂 Jem is unstable? Whatever gave you that idea? 😂😂😂 I’m glad you’re warming up to Mr. Wright even if he’s quirky. lol I wonder if Bea should invest in her own washer and dryer so she can avoid that creepy basement? 😀
I definitely think she should avoid the creepy basement… and ideally, she should avoid the creepy ex-husband, but… 😬
hahahaha! Right? 😂😂 That made me laugh.
Jem….ugh. He’s gonna do something bad. I don’t know what yet…but yeah. It’s gonna get ugly. Karen is right. I just hope Bea and Perry have some sort of a solid commitment before then, at least engaged maybe since she seems to have decided she’s falling in love. She’s gonna need him when completely flips and does whatever he’s going to do. 😱
Thank you, Audrey 🙂 Jem’s not looking too good right now, it’s true. That’s a good suggestion about Bea and Perry having a solid commitment prior to Jem going nuts, it he goes nuts. 😀
Jem is a creepy little bastard, isn’t he? I don’t trust him either. He did a 180 on his emotions a little too quickly for my liking. 🤔 Great chapter as always!
LOL Thank you, Stormy 🙂 It’s kind of freaky how fast Jem can turn on a dime with his emotions.
I smell trouble in a troubled mind!! I don’t think it would matter who she dated, Jem would find fault and a threat in them. Living next door may be a convenience, but I think it’s becoming more of a problem than it’s worth! Perry worries me, too – he’s just too good to be true! But then, I’m a skeptic myself, so if he passed the “Karen” test I guess I should relax. I just hope Kara never has to be caught up in the games Jem seems to be starting. Great chapter! ♥
Thank you, Marj. 🙂 You’re so spot on. Trouble in a troubled mind. That is a good way of putting it. You’re probably right, too, that no matter who she dates, he will not react so well. Perry does seem too good to be true, but you’re also seeing him through Bea’s eyes. 😀 I’m sure he has faults, but I can safely say, he doesn’t come loaded down with a lot of baggage. I hope you’re right about Kara not getting caught up in Jem’s games. Fingers crossed.
Jess says it all above!! LOL Ditto!!
Thank you so much, Bee. And thank you again, for the absolutely wonderful poses! xo
Your welcome! I only wish I could have had to set out and ready for everyone.
You’ve added so many cute things to it. 😀 I’ll be happy to announce on here when it’s out. 😀
Thank you!!
I’m so glad things are going well with Perry. It seems that him and Bea are a perfect match! But Jem… oh dear, he’s so jealous. I agree with Karen in that I wouldn’t trust him. Sometimes I feel like he might be potentially dangerous if he’s angry. And he has absolutely no right to dictate the rules for Bea. On a brighter note, Kara is such a little cute! I think I helped a bit with these slide poses by sending Bee the slide package. 😀
Thank you, Jowita 😀 Yes! You helped a great deal and I thank you. They turned out so cute, didn’t they?
I’m glad things are going well with Perry, too. But you may also be right about Jem. He seems off balance and perhaps is dangerous when angry. Time will tell if he can accept life moving on for Bea or not.
Oooooh, dating other people. What an interesting suggestion, Mr. Wright. I love how open and honest their friendship is.
Nope, straight to jail and off with your head.
LOL, I love this. Sounds like something I might say! Although I think every woman needs a Karen, I hope Bea isn’t making her the judge, jury, AND executioner. She’s allowed to have opinions about her own potential partners, but good on her for recognizing she may have blind spots and to accept that level of accountability.
“A fresh start for both of us instead of something that’s mine or theirs.”
Many of my characters feel this way too.
Everything he did and said was so endearing but I didn’t tell him that. I wanted more time to enjoy getting to know him better.
I love that she’s holding off on sharing her feelings, and I think it is smart!
Oh em goodness that pic of Kara behind the tree is the ultimate cuteness!!
His nostrils flared as he stared at me. “You’re a mother now and you should dress like one. This dress screams you’re looking for a lay.”
Uh…WHAT?!
“That jack-“
“-As I was saying,” I said before she could swear in front of Kara
tee hee hee, clever!
My! What an ominous cloud you’ve left looming over this little family! Hmph. 😉
LOL Thank you so much, Jess 😀 I love that you noticed so much. I think you’re right about Bea needing to formulate her own opinions. Since she doesn’t trust herself yet, it’s a good thing Karen knows how to read people. hahaha
Now trhat I think about it, a lot of your characters do feel that way, don’t they? I guess maybe Perry should be in your story instead of mine. LOLOLOL 😂😂😂
It’s good to see Bea holding back instead of jumping in. It seems she’s doing the right things this time.
“Uh…WHAT?” I know, right?
Hmph indeed. 😂