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

13. Chapter 13

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Disclaimer: I do not own The 4400. I just…don't.

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

Chapter Thirteen

by: phoniexchild

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Diana was putting the dishes in the dishwater when she heard an angry cry from the living room where Bella was. She grabbed the dishtowel and entered the room just as Marco neared the baby.

Bella's favourite toy was sitting on the coffee table - just out of her reach.

"I got ya," Marco said picking up Bella then her toy, he held the toy just out of her reach, "Say 'thank you, dada.'"

Bella blew a raspberry at him.

Diana laughed as Marco shot her look. He inched the toy closer, "Say 'dada' then."

"Eh!" Bella reached for the toy. Sighing, Marco gave in and gave her the toy.

Diana shook her head and returned to the kitchen, hearing Bella laugh as Marco tried to get her to say 'dada.'

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Word Count: 131

Date Posted: 10.27.05

Date Written: 10.24.05

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This story is beta'd by Mary, who I am very, very thankful to for letting me watch the season finale of The 4400 with her when we first met.

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Author's Notes: I will try to write longer chapters later.

Also, I could like to credit the NNCC Infant Development site (http/ www. nncc. org/ Child.Dev/infant.dev. html) for any information I used regarding baby development since chapter four.

Rating: T

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