My Life in Snippets and Phrases

by phoniexchild

[Updated: 10.27] We do not remember days, we remember moments. The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten. Cesare Pavese

12. Chapter 12

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Disclaimer: I do not own The 4400. I'm running out of witticisms.

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My Life in Snippets and Phrases: You Can't Turn Back the Clocks

Chapter Twelve

by: phoniexchild

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Diana sat on the bed, watching Bella babble and gurgle at her reflection. Ever since Diana noticed her sitting up on her own for the first time, Bella could reliably be found in front of a mirror. Either talking or playing with the reflections. Maia was so indescribably happy when she found Bella playing paddy-cake with the mirror. Diana just hoped this strange obsession with the mirror wouldn't cause any type of problems.

Marco assured her it was just natural, something babies do. "Besides," he had said, "I use to talk to the mirror all the time too."

"As an infant or recently?"

"Ha, that's funny." He had clutched his chest in mock-hurt, "I'm wounded."

Diana had simply rolled her eyes.

"Bella," she called out softly.

Bella turned to her mother, "Mama," she said lightly, with a small smile.

Diana just blinked in shock, then crouched down beside the baby. "Did you just say 'mama'?"

"Mama," Bella repeated, vindicating her mother.

Diana just laughed, "Oh your 'dada's going to be so mad," she said with a smile.

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Word Count: 177

Date Posted: 10.27.05

Date Written: 10.24.05

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This story is beta'd by Mary, who listens to me complain when the characters won't behave.

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Rating: T

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