[QAF Fic] Friendship
Friendship
Sydney Alexis
Debbie Novotny wasn't the type of woman that Jennifer Taylor socialized with. Too bright wig and acrylic nails, ever present gum snapping, witty but inappropriate t-shirts, she was the antithesis of the country club set Jennifer had over for tea twice a week.
Jennifer remembers the first time they met; Debbie appeared on her doorstop with Michael and Justin in tow spouting off things like she always knew and not to ask are you. Overwhelmed by it all, Jen blinked and closed the door as quickly as she could because she wasn't ready to deal with this, and she certainly didn't want to take parenting advice from an off-colored stranger.
Months passed and nights "at Daphne's" became a simple "out." Curfews were ignored totally. Then, Craig found out and the relationship between father and son became more like kerosene and matches.
The first time that Jen appeared at the Liberty Diner, Deb dished out advice and tea in a cheap, ceramic mug. It was the advice--better than any self-help book or shrink could offer--that kept Jen coming back.
Deb's role in Jen's life changed for the final time one warm May night when Debbie called from Allegheny telling Jennifer in a quiet voice to get there as soon as possible.
After the bashing, Deb accepted Jen and Molly into her extended family as she had Justin all the months before. And, while Deb is a mother to all her "lost boys," to Jen, Debbie's one of the best friends she's ever had.
Sydney Alexis
Debbie Novotny wasn't the type of woman that Jennifer Taylor socialized with. Too bright wig and acrylic nails, ever present gum snapping, witty but inappropriate t-shirts, she was the antithesis of the country club set Jennifer had over for tea twice a week.
Jennifer remembers the first time they met; Debbie appeared on her doorstop with Michael and Justin in tow spouting off things like she always knew and not to ask are you. Overwhelmed by it all, Jen blinked and closed the door as quickly as she could because she wasn't ready to deal with this, and she certainly didn't want to take parenting advice from an off-colored stranger.
Months passed and nights "at Daphne's" became a simple "out." Curfews were ignored totally. Then, Craig found out and the relationship between father and son became more like kerosene and matches.
The first time that Jen appeared at the Liberty Diner, Deb dished out advice and tea in a cheap, ceramic mug. It was the advice--better than any self-help book or shrink could offer--that kept Jen coming back.
Deb's role in Jen's life changed for the final time one warm May night when Debbie called from Allegheny telling Jennifer in a quiet voice to get there as soon as possible.
After the bashing, Deb accepted Jen and Molly into her extended family as she had Justin all the months before. And, while Deb is a mother to all her "lost boys," to Jen, Debbie's one of the best friends she's ever had.