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"Beth" is a fanfiction I began writing when I graduated from college in 1995. I've worked on it off and on since then. Last year I began posting it at fanfiction.net.

The summary is: "Just when all hope seemed gone, Beth Calavicci had a most unusual visitor. Picks up where MIA and Mirror Image left off and offers glimpses into life for Beth and Al from that day forward."

It's written in the first person from Beth's point of view (with the exception of the prologue <g>) and each chapter is a separate date.

Click here to access the first part of "Beth"

I will post in this thread as I update it.
Just discovered this initial post is editable with the transfer to the new forum!

12-24-2006: Chapter 35--Thursday, April 22, 1982 now posted.
12-1-2023: Chapter 45 posted!
(Holy hiatus, Batman! Lol)
 
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wonderful!!

Heya Jennie! I just wanted to drop a note to tell you how much I am enjoying the story.

Personal things got in the way of what's happenin' in my life, but the FIRST thing I wanted to do was catch back up with Al and Beth and what's going on in their lives...

The girls are PRECIOUS!! I am sitting here laughing with joy thinking of what they are like! The final story about the carpet burns on Theresa was just fantastic... and the makeup incident was so real it was hysterical!

Keep it up... :bow :bow :bow :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

hugs!

Matt
 
Thank you!

Thanks, Matt! I can't tell you how pleased it makes me to hear that you are enjoying the story so much. I'm also glad that you find the girls so endearing; it's been a lot of fun developing their personalities, as well as coming up with scenarios for them in addition to Beth and Al. :D
 
Thanks, Sarah. It's been the upside to not working since Katrina. I've had writing time. ;) I'm glad you're enjoying the story. I hope to get a new chapter up in a couple of weeks.
 
Wow. This has been so much fun to read. I used up most of my shift reading chapters 1 through 18. It's almost the end of my shift now, but I do have a reason to look forward to returning to work tonight: Chapters 19-27!
Thank you so much!:hurray:
 
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Jennie:

As always, Beth is soooooo good. Anyone who hasn't experienced this piece of FanFiction should check it out. As Al the Observer said, it's definitely something to look forward to!

I hope to see you in chat again now that Lent is over!:angel
 
Wonderful as always!

Thank you, Jennie. Nice gift for the end of May. Loving this story!

:hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray:
 
Wow, just read the 30 chapters across two days - I'm hooked! The kids are so sweet.
I started reading this after finishing "stardust" , which I enjoyed equaly as much, when i read the last chapter of beth i was starting to wonder if the two stories will tie in (even though its a split between an alternate universe ... or ... whatever), and Sam nursing Al back to health will be the thing that reunites the family... although i look back now and see that stardust was set in 85, and ch30 is in 82...
anyway, just sharing my musings

keep it coming
- Tess
 
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Helen, Helen, and Tess....thank you so much for the kind words!! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. And, Tess, I'm glad you enjoyed "Stardust" as well. Different timelines altogether, but stay tuned to "Beth"...

No updates yet but the latest chapter is in the capable hands of my beta's, so....watch this space. ;)
 
Great as Always

Poor Beth...driving with one child is hard enough...4 would be fantastically difficult!

Really enjoying the story. Looking forward to more!
 
Thank you, Helen and Tess! Boy you guys hit that quick!! :D

I am working on the next chapter--a plot bunny scampered across my brain and so yet again I'm finding myself with a chapter not originally intended to be part of this sequence needing creation. However, the one to follow THAT one is mostly written. :)
 
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Thank you, Helen and Tess! Boy you guys hit that quick!! :D

I am working on the next chapter--a plot bunny scampered across my brain and so yet again I'm finding myself with a chapter not originally intended to be part of this sequence needing creation. However, the one to follow THAT one is mostly written. :)
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ooo! [gets excited] i can't wait!
i've been reading a story called ETC about when al and beth first met - i'm hooked on this couple, its all your fault Jennie :p (not that it's a bad thing or n e thing lol)
 
ETC is an AWESOME story....Christina Bartruff did a great job with that one!!! Great choice!
 
ETC is an AWESOME story....Christina Bartruff did a great job with that one!!! Great choice!
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yeah it was a great story, i think i even found it on your list of favourites on your fanfic.net acount. its almost like you've created a sequal to it with beth - i really wanted to read on about what the couple were like as newlyweds but ... it was still a great story - beth is really innocent in it lol.
 
:lol: Almost....except I started BETH before I ever knew Christina or found ETC. :)
 
Stunning as ever Jen.

The contrast between AL's Easter and the one enjoyed by the girls is brilliant.

Poor Al. Poor Sam. Poor Beth.

Poor Helen's heart-strings!
 
Thanks, Helen and Tess. I'm so happy you continue to enjoy the story and that it touches you so. :)
 
c'mon Jen! september 14th... and it's now, november 1st. give us another dosage :p
i was reading a novel on holiday that kind of reminded me of this. its called my best friend's girl - a dead easy read. reminded me of this coz the little girl tegan was soo sweet and captured my heart just like bree, shel, theresa and grace did. . . god dont i sound cheesy. anyway. i recomend that book - its by a writer called dorothy koomson, the book's set in england. it's basicaly about 2 best friends, one is dying and asks her best friend to look after her little girl once she's gone... exept it's not that simple ... i couldnt put it down, was captivated and im craving for more. and i also want more beth. so get on with it! lol

- Tess
 
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c'mon Jen! september 14th... and it's now, november 1st. give us another dosage :p
i was reading a novel on holiday that kind of reminded me of this. its called my best friend's girl - a dead easy read. reminded me of this coz the little girl tegan was soo sweet and captured my heart just like bree, shel, theresa and grace did. . . god dont i sound cheesy. anyway. i recomend that book - its by a writer called dorothy koomson, the book's set in england. it's basicaly about 2 best friends, one is dying and asks her best friend to look after her little girl once she's gone... exept it's not that simple ... i couldnt put it down, was captivated and im craving for more. and i also want more beth. so get on with it! lol

- Tess
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The book you are reading sounds like the plot of "Beaches", Tess. Have you seen it? I can recommend it. I originally only watched it cos it had 'Wind Beneath My Wings' in it and I love that song, but it is now one of my fave films of all time. A real 3 hankie weepie!

And Jen, I second Tess' motion - more Beth please, pretty please with a cherry on top.
 
Aw, you guys are so sweet. I'm very sorry about the delays. I've been kind of mopey the last few weeks with my boyfriend being on convoy security training and now field exercises. I'll see what I can do about getting the next chapter out sometime this month. I've also decided to do the NaNoWriMo but I will do my best, guys. :eek:
 
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i found the video. i will watch it very soon - its currently sat on my bed waiting for me. but the vcr doesnt work very well... we get squigly lines ...

anyways, hope you're feeling better Jen
- tess
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I am. The guys are all back from FEX now and so I got to see my guy. :) In a much happier place now. However, I'm behind on my NaNoWriMo goals so far so I have to get busy on that!!! Once I reach my goals I'll take a gander at working some more on BETH.
 
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