what is past is prologue

[adelaide-whitlock]

The equinox wasn’t the worst in her mind. In reality, she didn’t mind it too much. Sure, she was more....well hungry was the best way to put it. But she also knew she was stronger. Better. And she somehow seemed to always have a good hair day. Was that her powers? She wasn’t sure. But she wasn’t going to question it. She had stopped at A Fresh Tart on the way home, planning to get enough to last the weekend. She knew she’d have company so leaving the house wouldn’t be on her mind. Plus, she wasn’t sure how some of the younger on the island would act. It was much easier just to stay home. 

She was waiting in line when she felt eyes on her. Her senses were heightened, her fuse a bit shorter than normal. She realized who was looking at her and raised an eyebrow. “Can I help you?”  @paradisusstart​

[adelaide-whitlock]

@whitlock-daddy​

“Daddy!” She knew she had to tell him. This town might as well be two people big with how quick secrets went around. It had only been a few days but it only made sense for Nyle to hear it straight from her. She had decided in his office was best. At least she hoped so. She opened the doors with all her usual flair. Her drama would never go away. At least she hoped not. “I have to tell you something and it’s important.” 

[adelaide-whitlock]

cicelyadler​:

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Cicely hugged her friend back tightly. Doing this job off the island just didn’t have the same perks as being here. Being around the friends and family that had grown her into what she was. The ones that she did this job for in the first place. The Whitlocks had their way to keep everyone safe and so did the Adlers. Gears in the system that made up their kind. 

“It has been,” she agreed as she took the corkscrew from her friend to open the bottle. “Long enough that it seems that there is now a doctor involved. Did you really expect me to not hear about this?” She opened the bottle with a dramatic flourish and held it up. “I absolutely need all of the details on this.”

It seemed the whole island knew about her and Tommy. It’s not like they had been hiding, really. They had gone out and held hands and more then once she had shown up at his work. It wasn’t her fault that he was too cute to resist. She could feel the smile crossing her face as Cicely opened the bottle. “Well there goes my surprise,” she said with a chuckle, settling into the couch she had by the fireplace. She knew her office was a bit much but she loved it all the same. Why shouldn’t she have a big office with a fireplace? 

“His name is Thomas. He’s a pediatrician at the hospital. I had met him a few times during board event things but just...something changed when I moved here.” She let her head fall back, the smile still bright on her face. “He’s wonderful. He asked to be official and everything. It sounds silly, I know but it was just so sweet. You know that weird snowstorm we had here? He walked here to stay with me. Walked. All the way here from his place. He’s so sweet and handsome as hell. And he likes me. Not my name or the money or any of that. Me. Weird little me.” 

[adelaide-whitlock]

dr-thomaswilson​:

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“It’s not like it’s hard.” He hummed, lifting her easily and placing her back on her feet. WIth a kiss to her forehead, he was quick to turn back to the kitchen. “You make me sound like I wouldn’t want to be here.” He hummed, placing the hot tray on the stove and turning back to her. “Hottest couple around, if you’re asking me. Some may even say a power couple.” 

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“A power couple? Oh I do like the sound of that.” She let herself lean back against the counter, grabbing his hand to pull him closer. “It’s not that I think you don’t want to be here. It’s....I’ve never really done anything like this before.” She hesitated for a moment, taking a deep breath before speaking again. “My family tends to make people run in the other direction. Or bring the wrong sort of people around. People who are selfish and only pretend to care about me. There have been so many offers for my betrothal. My parents have always let me have the final word so it’s never really been an issue. Someone like you has usually run by now.” She brought his hand up to her lips and kissed his knuckles. “I just don’t want to screw up because I’m new to all this. And I like you. A lot. And that makes me nervous all on it’s own regardless of how I feel about you. And I tend to ramble when I’m nervous which is what I’m doing right now so if you don’t make me shut up I’m just going to keep going.” 

[adelaide-whitlock]

dr-thomaswilson​:

Pausing, Tom kissed her once more. “We’re our own harshest critic,” He spoke softly, leaving his forehead rest against hers as the timer for their dinner went off. Maybe he was a little anxious he’d mess this up- he didn’t need timers. But Addy was a distraction. She stole his attention the second she would walk into a room. “Can I help you down?”

He was going to kill her. Nobody on this earth was meant to be this sweet. This kind and caring. “I would love that,” she said with a smile. “Though just so you know, I’m going to need you to lift me onto things now. Pretty frequently, really. I know I’m a strong, independent woman but....well I’d be lying if I said you being able to just move me around as easily as you do isn’t extremely attractive.” She could say this now. He was the one that asked for them to be together. “Honestly, you in general is extremely attractive. In case you didn’t know that. Not only might you be the sweetest person I’ve ever met but you are the most handsome. It’s selfish of me to keep you but you asked and now you’re stuck with me.” 

[adelaide-whitlock]

whitlock-daddy​:

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“As well you should, Addybear.” Truth be told, it was probably well past time, she’d been her own person for a long time. But, why push a child before they were ready? No sense in it. He was glad she’d come around to it on her own, owned the choice and run with it. “I just hope you kept a room for you near ours. Just in case.” Lockdowns might still happen, even in Paradise.

It did his heart good that she wanted to stay close, still partake in family traditions. “You’d better still have meals with us, miss ma’am,” Nyle teased, and then pressed a kiss to the side of her head. “Your mother would march you back here by the ear if you didn’t.”

She couldn’t help but roll her eyes at his request of having a room near theirs. “There is a guest room just down the hall, Daddy. I can always stay there if I need it.” She didn’t think she would. At least not on the island. Considering not only that but the weapons she had on the property would keep them safe from a lot of things. 

“I will, I promise.” She chuckled before looking up at her father. Their family had always been tight knit. It’s what happened with only one child and eternity to live. It wasn’t the case for all families but it was for theirs and for that Addy was grateful. “I know she would. Is there any word on when she’ll be joining us? She always says it’ll be soon when I talk to her. I know you have the inside scoop.” 

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[adelaide-whitlock]

elizabethgillies​:

every fallon carrington outfit: 2x15

[adelaide-whitlock]

cicelyadler​:

Where: The Whitlock home, Adelaide’s wing

Who: @adelaide-whitlock and Cicely

The holiday had not been what Cicely had hoped. It seemed that the universe was just out to thwart them but ultimately she was able to spend it with her favorite person. And at the end of the day she was able to go to bed with Malika in the home that they shared. That was more than she could have dared hope for a century ago so it was worth celebrating. Things were slowing down for her after that, though she expected them to flair up soon as that was always the pattern, and she was determined to take advantage of the reprieve. She’d made her rounds to everyone that was in the palace but there was someone she hadn’t been able to connect with yet. Someone that had always been good for a glass of wine and a bit of good gossip. The kind that Cicely was always privy to but enjoyed her friend’s spin on it. 

The servants let her in, recognizing her from years before or perhaps her reputation preceded her. She knocked lightly on the door of the room where she found Adelaide. Bottle of wine in one hand and her favorite snacks in the other. “My dear Addy, time for a proper reunion?”

Valentine’s Weekend had been a big one. Somehow, she had managed to get herself a boyfriend. And it wasn’t some jerk who was just after her money either. That in it of itself was a miracle. She knew it might crash and burn but she couldn’t help the small spark of hope that was growing in her. There was a chance of it succeeding. Maybe. Hopefully. She knew she was in it for the long haul. 

She was in her office, trying to go over a few emails to keep her mind from spiraling. There was a knock and she was fully ready to tell whoever it was to leave her alone. But that wasn’t the case at all. “Cicely!” There were few people Adelaide was always happy to see and the other woman was one of them. She practically jumped out of her chair, running over to her friend to hug her. She pulled away after a noisy kiss on her cheek. This was a much better distraction than work. “I would love a proper reunion.” She went over to the bar cart she kept in the office, grabbing two glasses and a corkscrew. “It’s been way too long!” 

[adelaide-whitlock]

dr-thomaswilson​:

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Thomas laughed a little, his free hand moving to cup her face as he leaned in for another kiss. The fact that Addy had never been treated this way… that she never was shown this much affection.. It blew his mind. He knew that she was from an intimidating family, but a name is just that. A name. Adelaide was a pleasure to be around. He adored her. 

“You’re a mess?.” He laughed, kissing her once more before pulling away. “You’re so stuck with me, my sweet. I see nothing but an incredible woman, and I’d be honored to be seen by your side.” 

A blush came to her cheeks. She couldn’t believe it, really. It seemed too good to be true. “I’m a mess,” she said with a dry chuckle. “A hot one but it’s still true.” Self-deprecating humor was really her strong suit. Her arms went around his neck, trying to get herself to enjoy this. Not that she didn’t. This was something she had hoped to get for years. And with someone like him? It was even better. 

“I have no idea why you think that but I’m thankful all the same.” There was no logical reason he did. But he was and if the past few weeks had proved anything, it was that he was serious. And well...who was she to deny him that? “I’m the one that’s honored. You’re kind of incredible.” 

[adelaide-whitlock]

dr-thomaswilson​:

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It was quite literally breath taking. Thomas didn’t mind it, the way she tugged him down to her lips. Fingers naturally went to her hips, only lifting her to the counter top when she pulled away for a second. HIs lips were back to hers, only briefly this time. 

“Mine got better the second you walked in.” He hummed, stealing another kiss before leaning away, tossing the rag to the side. “I suppose now is as good of a time to ask if you’d want to be an official couple? Exclusivity and all.” He hummed. “I will talk to your father about it, but given how independent you are I wanted to make sure it was something you even wanted.” HIs hands rested gently on her thighs, smiling soft and sweet. “And you do still get dinner, if you say no.” He joked, rolling his eyes. “Though I may make you take it home with you so I can pout alone.” 

The buzzing was back. Exclusivity. That was one she hadn’t heard before. It made her stomach flip, but in the good way. She tried to hold back a smile but knew it wasn’t working. “I think I should be offended that you think I might say no,” she said with a chuckle, taking one of his hands and playing with his fingers. “But I’ve probably not been very clear. I like you. A lot. I’ve never....nobody’s ever really wanted to be an official couple with me. Or they have and it’s because of my last name. The ones I liked ran the moment I said so. None of them have been you, though. Honestly it kind of annoys me how great you are. And you’re right here and you’re not running and you cooked dinner and you actually like me even though I’m a damn mess and I...” 

She realized too late she had bene ranting and looked up at Tommy. Even with the height of the counter helping, she was still a touch shorter. Though at lest she could kiss him without him having to bend down first. “I would very much like to be an official couple with you. If you’ll have me.” 

[adelaide-whitlock]

whitlock-daddy​:

His arm closed around her shoulders, hugging her again. The sigh he released was not one of impatience, but sorrow for his child’s history with romance. Not one worthy candidate. No one who could meet the bar set. Withstand the fire of the family’s standards. Yet, so long as Addy wished it, they would carry on as ever.

This would not deter him from speaking with this doctor - though perhaps more kindly than he had with fancies past.

He let her go as she pulled away, allowing her to alter the conversation and making note of that, too. “Ah, this must be the cause of those bills I saw coming through, then?” Nyle was kidding, mostly. They need never worry about money, but it was still good to keep an eye. For the information it gave him, if nothing else. “My little girl… all grown up and claiming her own wing of the family estate.”

“I wanted to make it my own,” she said with a chuckle. “I didn’t think all of us in the same section of the house would be a good idea. Not anymore, anyway.” There had been times where closeness had been a necessity. Some due to her age, sometimes due to threats. But here....here was different. She was older. Entirely capable of handling herself. While she liked to keep herself out of her parents affairs, it was no real secret that her father had some adventures behind closed doors. 

“I know I could have gotten something in town or built something on the property but...I still want to be able to see you. Have meals together and watch movies and all that.” She might have been grown up, but she is and always would be a daddy’s girl. She would be the first to admit it. “It’s nice to be under the same roof.”

[adelaide-whitlock]

dr-thomaswilson​:

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“I did. Mom made sure to send me out into the world with all the important things, including an easy but delicious pasta recipe?”  He moved away from the door, closing it behind them both “She’d never have the chance of grandchildren in her life time if she didn’t send me with a few tricks.” Tommy settled two glasses of wine at the center bar, checking the food once more before his attention turned back to Addy. “How has your day been?” 

He was too cute. Way too damn cute. Wait...did he say grandkids? And this was the trick to them that he was currently utilizing for her? Breathe Whitlock. The buzzing in her ears grew louder. This was a date. They had been on several dates. He had been the first person she wanted to see when she had gotten back from her trip. He was cooking them dinner and had sent a car for her. She had an international trip for him as a Valentine’s Day present. She had gotten him a Valentine’s Day present. This was a thing. They were a thing. She knew if she opened her mouth, something stupid would come out and ruin this thing that was clearly between them. So she did the only thing she felt like doing in that moment. She put the flowers down on the bar before moving over to him. Because he was too tall, even in heels, she had to tug on his shirt collar to get him down low enough to kiss him. And that’s exactly what she did. She tried to pour everything into it. Her acknowledgment of this being something, her desperate plea for him not to run, her anxiety of being rejected again, the fact that she hadn’t liked anyone like this before. She wasn’t sure how long they kissed. She couldn’t really tell anything but how close they were and how good Adelaide felt in this moment. She pulled away, hoping it hadn’t been too much. “My day’s a lot better now.” 

[fallonmorellcarrington]

[adelaide-whitlock]

dr-thomaswilson​:

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The kiss on his cheek had him wanting to turn his head. One day he’d steal a proper kiss from her. But today wasn’t the day he’d want to press his luck. Not with everything he had planned. “You look absolutely stunning, tonight.” He hummed, smiling some as she walked in.  “Dinner should be done shortly, would you want some wine?” 

It wasn’t until he spoke that she noticed the towel on his shoulder. “Did you cook us dinner?” Yep. She was done for. Even if this crashed and burned, it was going to be different than the ones in the past. She should enjoy it while she could. As least as much as she could with the dread that kept creeping in. “Wine would be good, yeah. But seriously....you did not need to do all this. I would have been fine with anything.” 

[adelaide-whitlock]

dr-thomaswilson​:

They had agreed to a valentine’s day weekend, as Thomas knew he’d be at work all day Monday. Sure it wasn’t the appropriate day, but- I mean it was the thought that counts right? He wanted to make her feel appreciated- special even. Addy deserved that. The apartment, though never really messy, was cleaned to a pristine level. There were candles scattered throughout, lit and setting an comforting glow to the room. Two wine classes settled on the table, a bottle of blood infused wine chilling in the fridge, and he was trying his hardest to keep his outfit clean as he worked through the kitchen. 

When the doorbell rang, the hand towel naturally went over his sholder, resting there like it was part of the outfit. He made his way over to the door, snagging the flowers he had left intentionally on the hallway table along his way. Presenting them first, he smiled the sweetest grin he could muster. “Happy Valentines day, Addy.” @adelaide-whitlock​

Normally, she hated Valentine’s Day. Mostly because she knew how commercialized it was. Not only that, but you know...she was usually single. It wasn’t fun to be alone on a holiday all about love. She normally would just spend the day shopping or at a spa or anything to keep her mind off of the day. But that wasn’t the case this year. This year, she had a date. Or a date before the actual day. She would have done this whenever Thomas wanted. She knew she was well gone on him. There was no point in pretending she wasn’t. He had sent a car, taking her to his place. 

She fidgeted with her dress as she waited for the door to open, taking a deep breath. She hoped her present tucked in her purse wasn’t too much. She knew it was, really. She just hopped that it wouldn’t be a bad kind of too much. She couldn’t help the smile on her face when the door opened, taking the flowers. “Happy Valentines Day,” she said before leaning up to kiss Tommy’s cheek. “These flowers are beautiful. You know how to make a girl feel special.” 

[hurrems]

[adelaide-whitlock]

hurrems​:

FALLON CARRINGTON | 3.06 “A Used Up Memory”

[adelaide-whitlock]

dr-thomaswilson​:

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With a shrug, Tommy nodded as they walked though the halls. “I mean it’s normally needed.” He hummed, “When I’ve seen you do it, at least. They’re always deserving of it. It’s like a super power.” The doctor hummed, moving to the passenger side door and opening it for her. It was his turn to drive anway. “The research is funded through the Liu’s really, so I’m sure they’ll survive.” 

Settling into his seat, he shrugged a little. “I really just work with Mei at the lab. I send her reports, she sends me hers.” He shrugged. “We’re working on safe transitions - to preserve the species and all.” He spoke on it like it was no big deal.

“Aren’t you sweet,” she said as she sat down in the car, letting Tommy take the lead. It was the best homecoming she could have. Though she would never say that to anyone but herself. It would make it too real to say it out loud. “That’s amazing work you’re doing. If we could figure out that....it would change everything.” She leaned over and kissed his cheek. “I’m proud of you. Not that it matters but I am.” 

She leaned back in the seat, watching the town go by in the windows. “I missed you when I was gone.” She shouldn’t have said that. She shouldn’t have. And yet here she was. She turned her head to look at Tommy, hoping he wasn’t upset. Well...in for a penny. “It’s....lonely going from place to place without anyone. Makes you realize just how much better I’d be with someone.”