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chantel eloise bedford davis 1982. she/her. the nurturer. hilary burton lookalike.

[chanteledavis]

In Kismet Harbor, she’s known for turning starting over into something that looks like stability—steady hands, soft voice, and a way of making people feel like they’re safe to stay.

Life Now: Married, raising a toddler she didn’t expect but never hesitated to choose, learning the rhythm of a life that changed overnight Home Base: Hawthorne Hideaway, Kismet Harbor—a working farm turned family home What They Do: An animal behavior specialist with a quiet, practiced patience—she reads what others miss, whether it’s in a spooked horse or a person who won’t say what’s wrong Their World: Her husband, Charlie Davis (m. 2025), her son, Houston William (2024), and a house that never stays quiet for long Where You’ll Find Them: At the Kismet Harbor Community Garden with her hands in the soil, or at Tails n Trails lingering a little longer than necessary over animals that need the extra patience. At Cobblestone Cafe long enough to be recognized, picking at her usual go to meal, then over at Blooming Acres Garden Center where she always leaves with more than she planned. Sometimes tucked inside Della Mode, convincing herself she deserves something nice, or browsing The Treasure Chest without a real reason to buy anything at all. And when she has the time—or makes it—she’s at the Kismet Harbor Homeless Shelter, showing up the way she always does: quietly, consistently, and without needing to be asked. Community: Budding Minds · Equine Emporium · Hands on Kismet Harbor · Knit Happens · Mindful Madness · Mommy Network · Nova Conservation · Read Between the Lines What People Don’t See: How quickly she learned to become the one who holds everything together—first as a child, then as a daughter, a partner, and now a mother—long before she ever had space to fall apart herself. Their Anchor: Her son—and the life she’s rebuilding with intention, choosing him (and this version of her life) every single day.

CHANTEL ELOISE DAVIS - GOOGLE DOC

[chanteledavis]

Below the cut is a graphic and a small little bit of information about Chantel and @charliesxdavis' son Houston. Enjoy!

THE BASICS

Name: Houston William Davis

Age: 2 (born January 25th, 2024)

Parents/Guardians: Chantel Davis & Charlie Davis (biological mother: Cressida Bedford)

Home Life: Quiet, grounded farm life with steady routines; surrounded by animals, open space, and two parents who chose him fully. Stability is new, but deeply present.

School/Grade: N/A (home with parent)

WHO THEY ARE

Houston is the kind of child who settles into things slowly but deeply. He doesn’t demand attention right away, but once he attaches, it’s strong and lasting. There’s a quiet curiosity to him—he watches, learns, and then joins in like he’s always belonged there.

Personality Breakdown: Nurturing and gentle; carries Chantel’s instinct to connect through care and quiet presence. Easygoing, grounded, and naturally content; reflects Charlie’s calm and steady nature. A quiet resilience—adapts to change without fully understanding it, but holds onto what feels safe.

Notable Traits: Observant, slow-to-warm but deeply attached, comforted by routine and familiarity.

HEALTH & NEEDS

Physical: Healthy toddler; active in short bursts, then settles quickly. Emotional/Mental: Strong need for consistency and reassurance; attachment-based security is key. Ongoing/Notes: Early separation from biological mother may show in clinginess or hesitation with unfamiliar people.

THE LITTLE THINGS

Foods: Simple, consistent meals; prefers what he recognizes. Things: Stuffed animals, soft blankets, small objects he can carry around. Activities: Following Chantel around, sitting near animals, quiet outdoor play. Comforts: Familiar voices, being within reach of a parent, predictable routines. Afraid of: Sudden absence, unfamiliar environments, being left behind. Wants: Stability, closeness, and predictability. Feels brave when: Exploring with someone he trusts nearby Known for: Being calm, watchful, and quietly affectionate. Misunderstood as: Distant or shy—he’s simply careful with where he places his trust.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Friends: Limited; bonds primarily with caregivers and familiar adults. School life: N/A Activities/Community: Farm-centered life—animals, open land, daily rhythms. Safe place: Anywhere Chantel or Charlie are—especially close by, not far off

A DAY IN THEIR LIFE

 Morning: Wakes slowly; prefers a calm start and staying close while the day begins. Afternoon: Explores in small ways—wandering, watching, occasionally joining in. Evening/Night: Settles best with routine; calmer, more attached, seeks closeness before sleep.

[charliesxdavis]

He sighed as he looked over at his wife, "I don't know." It was weird, as they had a number and a website where they take animals any time if you just ask. "i hope they are okay" once they could really look them over and get closer to them. "Right or they can be so scared they are just doing it." he had seen that before, too scared to know what else to do but go where they were told. "i think it looks like they were cared for " but maybe something changed and they couldn't have the animals anymore. "I don't know anyone who has them...so I don't think it is anyone from down?" he wasn't fully sure, but their odd pairing of animals wasn't common. "i mean I dont think I saw note so who knows?" he sighed as he moved to look over the donkey. "Easy, boy," he rubbed on the donkey's neck. @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

Chantel nodded, eyes shifting from the animals to her husband. She had to admit, even though she'd been in town for the last four years, she'd yet to see anything like this. They were a rescue farm, and a lot of their animals they had were brought to them for the same purpose she assumed these were, but with those they'd had warning. Waking up to these animals on the front porch hadn't exactly been something she'd expected. As they got the animals situated in the barn and Chantel was able to look over them a little more closely, she exhaled, eyes only landing on Charlie once she'd cleared the first one for any signs of injuries. "This one's good to go, it seems." she paused. "How's the goat? You know they are the most resilient in most cases so he's the one I'm most worried for." @charliesxdavis

[milesxvaughn]

He made a face, "Lucky you, it's so bad." he hated it. "The times I don't know it's in a di h till it's too late." It wasn't always listed on a menu. "The more soap the worse," he joked. "I am excited to try it" he smiled as he looked over at the food truck. "It's fine," he waved his hand, he didn't mind buying her a water. @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

Chantel laughed, shaking her head. "I know. I have to make some dishes with cilantro on the side because a lot of the staff at my farm hate it." she admitted. "It's one of those things that I've grown to love, and even though I can't live without it sometimes I never expect other people to eat it just because I want to." she shrugged. "I'm sorry that it's not one you love." she admitted, though she was sure he'd gotten adjusted to making adjustments on meals with it more than not. When he agreed to getting her a water, Chantel nodded her thanks, taking another bite of her food, waiting for the other's return. "Thank you." she smiled only once he was back. "Did you change your mind once you got up there or did you stick with your gut?" @milesxvaughn

[benjaminxjackson]

Ben and Erik were going out for a stroll, enjoying the nice weather and plus the chef needed some fresh air. They both did. Benny looked at the other when she spoke, he listened first before then looking at the back of the window. The male knew the neighbor and he had remembered them mentioned the crack and them talking about it and also talking about window replacement and revelations. "I believe it is an old one," he spoke. "I ran into them a few days ago when they had someone inspect the place for renovations. Nothing you should be worried about." @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

"Oh that makes me feel better." Chantel exhaled, eyes averting to the crack again and then taking her spot back on the knee pad she'd been kneeling on, continuing to pull weeds from the yard she was working so diligently on. "I haven't done anything that would make me think I had done this, but I did mow the grass early this morning and was scared maybe a rock did it. At least now I know it wasn't from me." she stated, eyes focusing on the other a moment later. Her smile widened when she saw the other's son. "Oh my gosh he's so big!" she beamed. "Look at you handsome!" @benjaminxjackson

[charliesxdavis]

He laughed, "For sure," he teased. He knew he loved food himself. But he was glad the sitter was so good that she arrived quickly. "Be good, buddy," he smiled as Houston went off with the sitter. He was a good kid, but he still had to say it to remind the young boy to be good. "Right, it's been a while since we got a new llama," he smiled as he was patting the animal's long neck. "Hard to say," all looked good at first glance, but there could be more they couldn't see yet. "Let's get them into the barn," he said. He went and grabbed some leads and halters. The emu has to just shoo into the barn, but they could handle that. "Here we go" he had Chatnel the halter and lead for the goat. "Come on big boy" he said to the llama and used his arm to sho the emu towards the barn. @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

Once the sitter had arrived and Houston was settled, Chantel knew she was able to fully focus on helping Charlie with the animals outside. She watched as he got them all situated with their leads, only taking the one for the goat once they were ready to go. "I didn't see any sort of injury either." she admitted. "Just thought it was weird they were just tied up out here. Makes you wonder what their story is. Are they nice? Or just animals that whoever used to own them couldn't care for anymore." Those kind of stories always broke her heart the most; so much trust came into raising and caring for farm animals, and there was always a bond there that both animals and people had for each other. So much so she couldn't imagine how these animals were feeling being in a new place. She hoped they weren't scared. It was only once they were in the barn in a place they were secure she let herself look over them. "I will say I'm shocked how well trained they are already." she stated. "Another reason why I think they may have belonged to someone hat actually wanted them." @charliesxdavis

[chanteledavis]

✦ closed starter for @benjaminxjackson ✦ based on: 🏡| where chantel is doing some clean up at a neighbor's house

"Oh." Chantel paused, standing up a little straighter as she looked at the window she was working under, noticing what appeared to be a crack in it, which immediately sent her mind spiraling. "Did you do anything over here today?" she questioned, eyes focusing on the other for a moment and then back at the window. "I was just doing some weed pulling, looked up when I heard what I thought sounded like a crack and saw this in the window, but I don't know if I did it slinging something or if it was already here." she paused. "How do you determine an old crack from a new one?"

[milesxvaughn]

Hearing what she said, he nodded as he looked over at the truck. He had food like that sort of back in Africa, a tortilla or something close to it could hold so many foods. "That sounds pretty cool," the classic for a taco, why it was always around and tasted good. He nodded, "Good to know he chuckled. "I am the type that cilantro tastes like soap to me." he made a face. It was always annoying to him that it happened, and he didnt understand how he tasted that, and others did not. "i think the beef looks good just no cilantro" He chuckled as he got up "Do you want anything while I get up?" he asked with a smile. @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

"I am thankful that I didn't have that gene." Chantel laughed, knowing that a lot of people had that gene, the one that made cilantro taste like soap. "I personally love it." she smiled. "The more cilantro the better in my opinion." Though she respected the other didn't want or enjoy it. "You won't be disappointed, let me just say." she smiled. "But no, I'm okay -" she paused. "Actually if you could grab me a bottle of water, I'll pay you back!" @milesxvaughn

[olliehoffmann]

Ollie's weekly grocery store run usually included buying fresh produce and dinner for the week. He'd usually bring lunch to work, some ort if salad or a variation of leftovers from the night before. There wasn't a food he disliked and thankfully he didn't have any food allergies, both of which allowed him to eat whatever he could. Sometimes he'd splurge on lobster or crab, especially if he was getting together with his parents or his brother and his family. But for now he was just perusing the seafood, "Hmm I mean nothing like some seafood on a summer night." He turned to Chantel and flashed her a grin, "I mean like plain shrimp can always be made in so many different ways. I guess it depends, do you wanna bread and fry them? Or just saute them or just boil them and serve them cold?" @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

At the other's question, Chantel paused. She hadn't exactly though about which way she was going to prepare the shrimp; her plan was to use it in a shrimp scampi dish but now that he'd asked she was beginning to think she was less prepared than she'd thought. "Uh." she paused. "Well, I guess I could do some breaded and some just fried." she stated. "I'm making shrimp scampi, and I try to make enough for lunch that the entire farm staff can enjoy some too." she started. "I hadn't really considered doing a breaded shrimp but just frying it up with the pasta, but now I'm thinking breaded would make sense too." she exhaled. "So maybe I should get more than one kind?" @olliehoffmann

[charliesxdavis]

He laughed, "Please, you are the fun one and cute, he loves you loads." he knew that Houston liked him for the more outdoor things if anything. "Oh, please, you are so much fun and make most of the food, so that's a win," he laughed. "See!" he laughed as Houston got some food. "Relax with the little man, it will be okay," he said. He didn't want her worried, as he was sure it was okay. As he stepped back outside to keep an eye on the animals out front and look around to see if he could spot any other animals or who knows what. "Easy, guys," he knew the animals were scared of what was going on. He went up to the llama, "Easy buddy, you are safe here." he smiled as he slowly went up to the animal. He gave it a pat slowly and smiled as he saw the sitter pull up. @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

"Everyone's always a little happier when there's food involved." Chantel stated, eyes focusing on her husband and then back at Houston, who had made his way to the living room. Eating in the recliner had become Houston's favorite way to enjoy snacks recently, and even though Chantel didn't necessarily love it, she'd learned to pick her battles. It was only once the sitter showed up and Houston's eyes lit up that she let herself join Charlie outside. Eyes landing on the llama, then shifting to the goat and the emu. "I have been wanting some new llamas around here." she stated, watching them. "They seem calmer than expected; scared but - "she paused. "I don't see any sign of stress which just makes me wonder why they are here." Davis' Farms was a rescue farm, and most of the time they were given animals that needed to be given a second chance. She was happy to see from the looks of things they were in decent shape. @charliesxdavis

[chanteledavis]

✦ open starter for anyone - capping at 1 (0/1) ✦ based on: 🍤| where chantel is trying to pick out the best shrimp at the store.

"Okay, so, I love sea food, and I'm usually one to just support locally and buy it already cooked, but, I want to experiment with my own dishes this summer but I'm struggling." Chantel exhaled, looking over at the counter again, as if she were waiting for what she needed to jump out at her. "Between all these types of shrimp here, which do you think is the best?" she questioned, pausing. "I typically love butterfly shrimp but I don't know if that's a specific type of just the way it's prepared."

[dariusxnasser]

Darius was sitting at a table, phone in hand when he heard a tiny voice sound in his ears. He looked up, his expression shifting subtly as he spotted the young boy. "Hey," he greeted back, lifting his free hand into a wave toward the toddler. There was a faint smile touching his lips. "You're not bothering me at all." He offered the assurance with a slight nod of his head. "Nothing wrong with being social," he gestured to the seat. "You're welcome to take a seat if you want, I'm not using the space." Frankly, Darius had been working through emails on his phone and could use the distraction. @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

Chantel smiled own at Houston and then back at Darius as he greeted the toddler. "Thank you for speaking to him." she laughed. "I'm encouraging him not to interrupt people randomly but the amount of people that just don't even acknowledge him makes us both really sad sometimes." she added, pausing as she looked down at Houston or was watching the other with just as bright of a smile on his face. "Oh, are you sure?" she smiled, looking at Houston. "We'd love to join you, go on bud." she nodded, encouraging Houston to take a seat first. "Chantel, by the way." she smiled. At this point she was sure that she'd met everyone in Kismet Harbor, but, there was always room for more. "And this little blonde cutie is Houston." @dariusxnasser

[milesxvaughn]

Hearing what she said, he looked at her for a moment. He only had an iced coffee for now. "I don't know, I've really only had tacos from here." Since he was from here, then he was in Africa, so they didnt have tacos there. "But I can try them," he said, looking at hers. "Are there different kinds or just what you have there?" he asked, so he knew what to go and ask for. "But I do need something to eat. and had no idea what to pick so far" he smiled. @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

"Uh-" Chantel paused, taking a look at the truck to hopefully remember the menu. "I think it's pretty much just chicken, beef or fish depending on when in the day you make it here." she smiled. "I got beef, the soft corn shells and they're amazing." she paused, taking a moment to sip her water that was in front of her. "I will say that I didn't get any modifications, whatever it came with is what I got on it, so I'd be mindful of that if you have any sort of allergies." a pause, looking down at her plate. "Looks like a corn salsa, heavy on the cilantro. In case you need to be mindful of that too." @milesxvaughn

[michaelxpalmer]

Michael's smile was softened with Chantel's words. He hadn't felt like he had met too many people that dreamed of having a life like the one she had, but then again he didn't think people willingly shared their dreams. If they did, it left more of a chance for them to be ruined. A jinx, almost. "Mhm, yeah, I get that." He never thought he'd come back to Kismet Harbor and he didn't think he'd call it destiny as much as he would call it responsibility. "I'm glad it's all worked out, really." He stated sincerely. @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

Chantel knew that living a life like the one she had wasn't for everyone, just as she understood that not everyone was expressive with their hopes and dreams as she was. And she respected it, but that wasn't going to stop her from expressing her own hopes and desires as well as brag about how much she loved that it was hers. "It's just odd, you know? We spent so much time here during summers just to end up back here years later." she smiled. "Even if you're only here for a little bit, it's nice to see you again." @michaelxpalmer

[charliesxdavis]

He chuckled, "I don't know why that is," he teased as he made a face at Houston. "You do all the work and love on him, I just play with him," he teased. They both cared for the young boy the same, really. "Houston, you need to do what your mama says, that's the rules of the house, what mama says goes," he winked. He sighed, he knew what she was saying, but he didnt think anyone would think about who abandoned the animals. "We can wait for the sitter to arrive," he wasn't going to worry Chantel by going down to the gate now. "i am more worried if they broke the gate or left it open if something could get in or out." Most of the animals were in the barns at night, but not alll went in, and who knows where they got in. While she went to call for a sitter, he went out to the front to check on the animals. They got a little spooked, but were okay. "Easy guys, will check on you soon," he felt so bad for them. But he came back inside to wait with Chantel. "Just to peak, they seem alright for now." No one needs care right at the moment. @chanteledavis

[chanteledavis]

"I mean I don't blame him for favoring you." Chantel smiled. "You're kind of the best you know." she winked, though let herself chuckle as the other stated that what Mama said goes. "That's the way it should be but someone is in house is in his 'Mama doesn't know anything fun" phase." she laughed, though watched as Houston made his way back to the house. "We're gonna get a snack and call." she nodded. And for a moment it was just her and Houston inside, eyes only shifting from where Houston was contently eating his Cheerios to look back at Charlie. "That's good." she nodded. "I didn't consider that there could be other animals outside." she spoke. "Maybe someone should go check that no one is roaming around outside where they're supposed to be." she exhaled. "Sitter's likely about five minutes out at this point so I mean -" she paused. "I'm trying to do too much in my head right now, if you couldn't tell." @charliesxdavis

[chanteledavis]

✦ closed starter for @dariusxnasser ✦ based on: 🌞| where chantel takes houston out for lunch

"Hi!" The tiny voice of the two year old holding on Chantel's hand spoke as they passed the table the other was sitting at. He'd become a lot more vocal in the last couple of months. Even more so than he had in the last year and there were days Chantel didn't think he'd stop talking long enough to go to sleep. There were days he didn't. Yet over the course of the last few months he'd started talking to everyone. Anyone that would listen. So it wasn't really any surprise of hers that he had waved at the other. "He's been very social recently." she laughed. "Sorry to bother you."

[chanteledavis]

✦ closed starter for @milesxvaughn ✦ based on: 🌮| where chantel is trying the tacos from the new food truck at the village.

"I don't know if this is something you'd like-" Chantel started, taking another bite of the taco before she finished her sentence. It was something she'd regret later when she thought about it, but, for now it was too good not to enjoy. "But the tacos at that truck there are probably some of the best tacos I've ever had and I grew up in Houston, Texas." she laughed. "You should try them if you've not already eaten, promise it's worth it."