I will carry you along

I married the girl of my dreams, convinced her to have three kids with me, all while still playing my game. I'd say I'm doing all right.

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

kendall-monroe:

Kendall’s flight had been pushed back and delayed time after time, and it was really a miracle that he was able to even get to New Quinton before everyone headed out. He was in the middle of prying a suitcase from the back of his rental car’s stupidly-tiny trunk, which only resulted in him stumbling back and knocking someone right upside the head with the duffel. 

“Shit, shit, sorry,” he grumbled, steadying himself. When he finally got a look at the person he’d smacked, his brows shot up. “Whoah. Hey.”

“Careful, buddy,” Alec told Lucas as the toddler waddled slowly next to him on the sidewalk, nearly tripping over his own little feet. His eyes were focused on the ground when he felt a thud against the side of his head. He stumbled, just barely avoiding knocking over the child next to him. It took him a moment to realize what happened, and when he did he wasn’t even angry. He blinked a few times, staring at the person in front of him. Kendall Monroe. Alec’s face split into a smile, reaching out to hug the other man. “Dude! I’m so glad you made it. Thanks for trying to knock me out there, I got a kid with me, man.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

mrs-natalie-hartwell:

Natalie stared at him. “Because you just never know.” She commented harshly. Her eyes zoomed in. “The pregnancy card? You mean the fact that I’m pregnant? That I am the mother of your children and have to carry them for 9 months, while you go off and throw a ball?” Natalie knew she was overreacting. She frowned. Putting down the baby powder she was trying to shove into a bag. She walked over to him. “I didn’t mean for it to come out like that. I love you, I love this. It’s just a lot of stress. Traveling, the plane, the boys, the bump. It’s a lot. I’m sorry. I don’t need so many bags. I’ll just re organize, again. Maybe only the one set of travel luggage, that’s what 5 pieces? And the diaper bag or course, and my purse. So 7, I guess.”

Alec waited for her rant to be over, knowing her moods came and went quickly. It’d taken him a long time to get used to during her pregnancy with the twins, and this one was no different. All he had to do was wait for her to calm down, and then she went back to being his level-headed wife. He hugged her close, resting his head on top of hers. “It’s okay, I get it. I shouldn’t have said that, it was a joke that didn’t land,” he kissed her hair. “We can have as many bags as you want, if it makes you feel less anxious. Don’t worry about extra fees, I’ll handle it.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

mrs-natalie-hartwell:

Natalie scoffed. “Only 5 of them are mine.” She paused. “I have no idea what to wear for any of it! Plus the boys both need so many clothes. So many you never know. Just last week I went through 12 shirts on Lucas alone one day.” She frowned looking at the bag he pointed to. “I bought that like 6 months ago. I was thinking about it for a diaper bag but it was too big. I’m using it for all the shoes. Not just mine, but yours and the boys. We need camping shoes, nice shoes, house shoes. And because my feet a swollen I need two sizes of everything, because I am not squeezing my feet into too small bean boots just to keep them warm. I can’t do it.”

“Nice shoes? What do we need nice shoes for?” Alec questioned, more confused than upset. He sighed, ready to drop the subject before it turned into an argument. “Fine, if this is what you want, then it’s fine. I think it’s unnecessary, but I know you’re about to pull the pregnant card, so do whatever you want.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

mrs-natalie-hartwell:

“I’m 7 months pregnant, we have two 18 month old boys and you suggested we go camping one last time all the way across the country. How many bags did you think we need?”

@alecdanielhartwell

“But twelve? And six of them being yours?” He gave her a disapproving look. “What’s in that blue one? I’ve never even seen that -- Did you buy more bags just for this trip?”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

theannabelnash:

“All you’ve done in the last two years is lie to everyone. I’m starting to think you’re just a piece of shit liar and it’s pathetic. You weren’t lying to protect anyone but your own fucking image and you know it. I mean, I’m a terrible person but at least I’m not a fucking liar. But that doesn’t matter because I only came here to say one thing; I. Told. You. So.”

“Past two years? You haven’t been paying attention,” Alec scoffed. “I would much rather lie to protect my family,” He emphasized the words, “Than be a bad person. I do what I have to do to survive. You just...Decide to be a terrible person. You didn’t tell me shit, Annabel. Because again, you don’t even know her. I raised these girls, I can handle it.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

owendajokester:

Owen shrugged. “You know your sister better than I do.” He paused. “This is going to be really hard for her. Make sure you listen to her and keep what she wants in mind, not what you think is best. Good intentions don’t necessarily make happy endings.” He shook his head. “Bro, none of the team turned it’s back on you. All of us were pissed. We all wanted to walk out when we heard you got expelled. It’s bull shit, and we need you back. Coach even yelled at the newbie QB to be more like Hartwell. You needa just talk to him and I’m sure he’ll convince the Dean to take you back.”

Alec nodded, hearing everything his friend was saying. “You’re right, man.” He agreed, clapping his friend on the shoulder. “You sound like you’ve done this before,” he laughed and then sighed when the subject of their old team was brought up. “I just...Going back to a place that didn’t want you isn’t easy. The Dean of Admissions isn’t going to just apologize and let me back in like everything is fine. They have too much pride. They don’t want me back, even if you guys do.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

jeremy-band:

“I’m not smug, I’m just pointing out facts.” He replied, “Besides what’s wrong with not leaving this town? Charlie and I didn’t and we turned out just fine.” He shrugged. “Do you know who knocked her up?”

“You’re barely twenty-one, dude, you haven’t turned out anything. Your life is shit now and it’s gonna be shit forever. New Quinton sucks, everyone here sucks, you suck, I suck -- this place is shit and even you aren’t stupid enough to not see it!” Alec yelled the words, getting too emotional over something that wasn’t even this poor guy’s fault. He sighed and sat back down.  “I’m sorry, this isn’t your fault. I’m just...I wanted to talk to you eventually anyway, because you’re the only other guy I know who’s been in a situation like this. Only mine is weirder...” He shook his head. “Nah, she won’t tell me. She said she’d tell me when he showed up at this appointment and that appointment and this family thing and that one -- the kid keeps giving her these excuses and it’s gross. He’s a piece of shit.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

owendajokester:

Owen cringed trying to imagine Alec at a birthing class. “You could probably get Natalie or Charlie or your mom to go to birthing classes. The awkward amount of times you’ll have to say I’m not the dad, just her big brother will be weird.” Owen nodded. “Man we need you back on our team. Fuck Columbia, that don’t deserve you anyway. Come back to us. We need your skills.”

Alec rubbed his tired eyes, “I know. I just know her enough to know that she’s gonna want me there. I guess when you basically raise a kid and everyone else leaves them, they kind of start to depend on you for the important shit.” He looked over at Owen when he tried talking him into joining the team again. “You know I can’t. Even if they wanted me back...You just...You don’t go back to a team that turned its back on you.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

owendajokester:

Owen hated dead beats more than anything. “Dude that fucking sucks. That kid needs to own up in some capacity he is half of that kid. He’s gotta be there.”  Owen shook his head at Alec. “You’re reasons are valid, and you’ve grown from them. A valid reason for a lie makes everything a bit easier.”

“I know, he hasn’t shown up to any of the appointments. At this point, I’m gonna have to fucking go to birthing classes with her. My sister is devastated, dude,” Alec sighed heavily. “This whole situation fucking blows, man. I should be in Columbia, tearing it the fuck up for Carolina. Instead, where am I? Right the fuck back in New Quinton, living with Natalie’s parents while my fifteen year old sister has a kid.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

jeremy-band:

“I actually think it’s karma for you giving me shit for having a kid in my teens.” He shrugged. “Not so funny now, is it?” 

“No, it’s not. You’re right,” Alec agreed begrudgingly. “But now I see how much worse it is for the girl than I thought. My sister now has basically no chance of leaving this town. Just like you and Charlie. So I wouldn’t be so smug if I were you.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

owendajokester:

“Bro no judgement, it’s just, woah. Does she have any plans?” Owen shook his head. “Everyone has their lies, especially for family. I get it.”

“Not concrete ones. The fucker that knocked her up hasn’t been any help, either.” He ran his hands over his face. “Yeah, I’ve just had to do it more than most people, I think.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

“I...Yeah, I guess I can’t really...” Alec trailed off, looking at the person’s phone. It was a screenshot of his sister’s instagram with her ultrasound on it. He sighed. “Yeah, I didn’t know she was going to post that...” He shrugged and sat down. “I had to lie to protect my family. I don’t think I should be given shit for that.”

[kardashianjennergifs]

[miss-natalie-singer]

@alecdanielhartwell

[theannabelnash-blog]

Annabel grit her teeth and clenched her fist. She could handle almost anything that was thrown her way but her only weakness was when someone brought up her family, especially when it was someone who knew just how messed up hers was and experienced it first hand. Without further thought or care of who was watching, her right hand flew towards Alec’s face. “Dude fuck you, you and your sister put your families problems out there, not me. I only speak the fucking truth but you know what, you deserve everything bad in your fucking life you arrogant dick! Maybe I’ll tell the whole town what’s really going on with your whore sister.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

Alec fell off the bar stool he was sitting on, surprised though he shouldn’t have been. He knew what he was saying when he said it, he knew she’d get upset, but he didn’t expect to land on the floor. He looked up at her as she yelled, only getting to his feet when she insulted his sister. In a second he was in her face, speaking through gritted teeth. “You don’t get to say anything about my sister,” he said before pulling away.

[itsjustayden]

“At least you know they’re safe?” Ayden offered, methodically screwing and unscrewing the cap of his water bottle.

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

“Yeah, that’s the one thing I’m glad about,” Alec shrugged, watching the other guy fiddle with his hands. “You nervous, man?”

[theannabelnash-blog]

“See, that’s how I know you haven’t given a shit about me in a long time because you still think that’s all I do. Literally everyone else knows that’s bullshit but keep thinking that, either way, it’s still more fun than always having to come behind you and clean up you and your families fucking mess all the time. I’m surprised she hasn’t left your pathetic ass in the dust yet.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

“None of that is your fucking business, Annabel!” Alec shouted, causing people to look up. He lowered his voice again. “My family is her family, her family is my family — That’s how this works. When you’re in a loving relationship with someone for seven years, it’s not cleaning up messes. It’s just what family does. I know you don’t know what it’s like to have a family, but you don’t get to talk shit about mine.”

[theannabelnash-blog]

“Someone like me? You mean someone who doesn’t have a stick shoved up their ass? I can see why you wouldn’t want anyone fun or interesting around, wouldn’t want the fun sucker to see you around anyone but herself. Kinda greedy, if you ask me.”

[alecdanielhartwell-blog]

“Yeah, yep, that’s -- That’s what I meant Annabel. Because drugs and fucking everything that moves is totally the only way to have fun. You’re right, that’s it, you caught me. Natalie’s boring because she likes going to school and taking care of herself, can’t believe I didn’t see that before.”