I'm Just Dylan

I'm Dylan Grace Mahoney-Calthorpe. Well, technically I'm a Forbes Montgomery now. My parents died and my younger sister and I were adopted by our godmother, Addison. We lived in New York and moved to L.A. But now we reside in Seattle with our two moms and...

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Dinner's Around 6 | Amelia, Mark, Harry, Lola & Dylan

I swear Lola’s grown every time I see her and she looks more and more like me everyday. It’s crazy because I thought she looked like me so much already. I thought, I’d regret having Lola and having her in my life because I thought every time I saw her, I’d see my attackers… I’m proud to say that all I see when I look into that little girl’s eyes is me. It breaks my heart knowing that I put her in danger while I was carrying her. I stopped what I could when I found out though but still, she could’ve been so wounded yet she came out perfect. She’s a perfect little girl and she’s going to have a perfect life. I made the best decision by letting Amelia raise her. She’s always so happy and healthy when I see her (which is really like every other day to be honest.)

I just came from shopping with Amber and Morgan. While I was there, I got a few more things for Lola. It just hit me, buying clothes for her, how much she’s grown. Lola will be 11 months in a couple of days. I’ll be 18 at the end of the month… It’s crazy how fast life has flew by.

I pull up on front of Amelia’s, park, turn off he car and grab a few bags out of the back for Lola then I head towards the door. I look at my watch and its 6:20. I’m not too late nor too early. I knock on the door and I wait.

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A Little Shopping Spree | Morgan, Amber & Dylan

Summer's drawing to an end and before you know it, school's back in session. However, before all of that, my family decided to squeeze in a little vacation. We're going to Jamaica! I haven't been before. We got close to going back when I was younger but instead we went to Barbados. Anyway, the point is while I was packing, I realized I have nothing to wear. Luckily, I don't have to go shopping alone. Morgan invited to go shopping with her and Amber. They're shopping for school clothes though but it doesn't matter. I'm just happy I don't have to shop by myself. I'm on the way to meet them now. I would've texted Amber but I don't know if she knows I'm coming because she hasn't mentioned it. If she doesn't, it would be a lovely surprise. I pull up outside of their house, park the car and head towards the door. I'm about to knock when the door swings open.

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Hey Amelia,

I was wondering if I could come over and see Lola. I’ve bought her some things…

[derekslittlesister]

Sure, we are at the park right now, but you could join us for dinner if you like?

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Yeah, I’d like that. What time? And do you need me to bring anything? Like dessert?

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Hey Amelia,

I was wondering if I could come over and see Lola. I've bought her some things...

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Dinner and a Movie | Addison, Teddy, Dylan & Lena

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I smile when Lena mentions the cooking classes. It is a step in the right direction for their relationship. “Maybe we should all go as a family and see what we come up with.”

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I’m sure we could all use it, I think to myself, however, so far, the meal has been pretty good. Although really, we’ve only gotten to the salad. “Oh, I think that would be a great idea. It would be fun.” I say trying to get Addison to go along with the idea. She succumbs and shakes her head “yes”. The three of us smile and I move on to the main reason we’re gathered here today, “So, about the trip, I was thinking maybe we could go to Jamaica... or Tahiti... or maybe even South Africa... We could go to the safari.”

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Packing for our trip.

I feel like I need all new clothes for this…

[drmorganpeterson]

I am taking amber to the mall tomorrow after school if you would like to come along Dylan.

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Oh, thanks. I’d love to. I’ll see you after school then. How’s Tori?

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Packing for our trip.

I feel like I need all new clothes for this...

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Dinner and a Movie | Addison, Teddy, Dylan & Lena

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“I just got here myself,” I explain to Dylan when she walks into the house.  As a matter of fact, I had just set my purse down after giving Lena a hug.  “Where were you?  Have a nice day?” I ask Dylan as I head over to the fridge to pull out a few bottles of water for everyone.  

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"Oh, great," I say when I learn that Teddy just arrived too. I'm not that late, I suppose. I put down my bag and I hug my little sister. "I was working out with my friend, Leslie. Remember, you met her? We just lost track of time. And yeah, it was a pretty nice day. How about yourself?" I say hugging her.

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Dinner and a Movie | Addison, Teddy, Dylan & Lena

“Okay, remove foil… bake an additional 25 minutes…” I read aloud to myself, “Oh, and cool for 15 minutes before serving. That was easier than I expected.” I close the oven and set the timer for 25 minutes then I walk into the dining room where Lena is setting up he table.

“All done,” she says to me as she places the last fork on the table. I honestly don’t know what I would’ve done without her here tonight. She found the recipe and help get all the ingredients from the store. She even perfected the layers as we filled the pan.

“The table looks amazing and the centerpiece is gorgeous,” I add knowing she made it herself. “The lasagna is on its last 25 minutes in the oven. You got the movie ready?”

“Yeah, it’s already set up on the menu. Now we just need popcorn, my Teddy and Dylan.”

“Okay, great.” I reply. Now we wait.

[t-altmancardio]

I pull up in front of Addison’s after finishing up my day at the hospital.  I feel like I am running behind, but I did leave on time.  I grab my purse and lock the car before heading up the steps.  I toss my keys into my purse and knock on the door.  I am not sure if Dylan is here yet, but it should be a nice evening.  

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"Shit, what time is it?" I say sitting up really fast. My friend, Leslie, sits up beside me looking at her watch, "It's 5:20. Don't you have dinner with your parents?"

"Yes, I was supposed to be there now." I say getting up from the floor, "I told you that attempting to work out was a bad idea... We fell asleep." Leslie and I decided that we weren't active enough. After class, I go home and draw and she's a writer... with both just sit and lay all the time... We realized this when we went to watch one of our friend's cheerleading practice and Leslie got this bright idea of getting in shape. "I've got to change. I can't go to dinner in my workout clothes."

"Grab something of mine... bring it back this time..." I 'borrowed' a shirt once and may have decided that the shirt fit me better... I never gave it back... "I promise I won't keep it." I quickly changed, thanked her and ran out the house. By the time I pull up to my mom's, it's 5:38... Not bad but Teddy's already here.

The door is unlocked so I just walk in and they're all standing here talking. "Oh, hi guys!" I say with a smile. "I'm not that late am I?"

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Volunteering at the hospital today...

I wonder what interesting things I’ll get to encounter today.

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17 Days & Ticking | Dylan

I have 17 days left to finish this piece and I honestly feel like I’m stuck. My Genius isn’t helping me at all. I can’t even feel her floating around here. Maybe I should just take a little break and she’ll come back to me. Maybe make coffee and roll up a joint? It’s just that I only have 18 days before this semester starts and I have to finish this before then. I’m only halfway through the first part… I’m dying here.

I walk outside to the balcony and I stare out unto our little view of the beach. I’m so glad I talked Teddy into getting a place by the water. It’s beautiful and the sounds of waves are amazing at night when the rest of the city is still.

I light my joint and head down the stairs and out towards the pathway to the beach. I was inspired to take a little walk down it. Maybe my muse will come to me then?

I’ve gotten about a mile or two down from my house when I decide to turn around and go back. Nothing good has to come to me yet and I’ve given up on my walk completely. I was thinking what a complete and total waste my walk was when I see a child shouting from the water. Quickly, I take off my purse and shoes then I run straight to them. Once I’m too deep in the water, I start to swim. I can see the kid being taken under the waves.

By the time I reach him, he’s completely under water. I have to pull him out and carry him back to shore. Once on land, I immediately start giving him CPR. Thank goodness I got my certification back when I was seven… Anyway, the little boy is breathing again. Where the hell are his parents?

I reach into my bag and dig out my cell phone. I begin to dial 911 when a couple of teens come running up to me.

“Oh my God! Mom’s going to kill us.”

“Dean, you can’t be running off like this!”

“Please, don’t call the police. We could get in so much trouble. Please, we will just take him home. We only looked away for a minute.”

“You only looked away for a minute?” I say basically shouting. “He was in the water way longer than a minute. You’re supposed to be watching him not letting him drift off shore. And how dare you yell at him from you not doing your job? Your brother almost drowned!”

“We’re sorry. We thought he was playing in the shallow area and get caught up in a sandcastle building contest. We really didn’t mean any harm.”

“Well that’s too bad because you did just that. Now, I’m sorry but I’m required by law to call 911. I’m sorry but it would best if you just call your parents and have them meet you guys at the hospital.”

After the little boy and his siblings leave off in the ambulance, I finally feel the okay to gather my things and walk back home. I’m still a little stressed out but I feel good about myself. I saved a life and hopefully taught those kids a lesson. “All in a hard day’s work,” I joke approaching our porch. Before going into the house, I sit down on one of the lawn chairs and I pull out what’s left of my joint.

I’ve started to give up on my painting for tonight. It seems like my genius just isn’t dealing with me at all tonight. I finish my joint and I just sit here for a minute enjoying the sun set. Just when I finally give up and get up to make my way inside it hits me. I know what I’m doing next to painting. “Thank you, thank you, thank you,” I say to my genius while running up the stairs and inside my studio before it could leave me. I grab a paint brush, sit down at my easel and get to painting.

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Call: Addison & Dylan

Dylan: Hello

Addison: Hey, Dylan. It's Addison.

Dylan: Hey mom. What's up?

Addison: Oh, um. -smiles to self-

Dylan: Sorry, if the reception is bad. I'm using Bluetooth while I'm painting.

Addison: No, it's okay. I was just calling because I spoke to Teddy and she told me that you wanted to take a family vacation. Where'd you wanna go?

Dylan: Oh, anywhere with a beach. I was spoiled in California. Maybe we can go somewhere none of us have been before. We can experience something new and make new memories.

Addison: That sounds like a great idea. Maybe we can all get together Friday over dinner and a movie to pick a place? From there book a hotel and we're off.

Dylan: Okay, Friday is perfect. I'll be over around 5. Should I tell Teddy or do you want to do that?

Addison: I will. I can't wait to see you. I miss you.

Dylan: I miss you too, Ma. I'll see you Friday. I love you.

Addison: I love you too.

-hangs up-

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m.A.A.d city | Amelia & Dylan (Trigger Warning)

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“Okay,” I say nodding to the therapist, “I can do that.”  I look to Amelia nodding, “I can do that.”  I think to myself, “…but now that I brought the police into the situation, there will be a trial.  How am I supposed to bury it if it’s all in my face?  And I don’t know.”  I look at Amelia this time, “We’d find out who fathered Lola…”  I almost want to cry again but there aren’t any tears left.  “Could I get some water?”  I barely croak out.

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I grab a water bottle from my purse and pass it to Dylan.  I notice the therapist shift in her seat.  “Dylan, I always advocate for justice.  You deserve justice for what happened to you, but at what price to you and the life you have for yourself does that come?  Anything said in court……there is no forensic evidence for at this point.  Lawyers twist things, I just want you to be well aware of that.”   

My stomach churns when she mentions we would know who Lola’s father is.  That would open an entire new can of legal worms, although I am sure any judge would terminate his parental rights.  We are her parents, we are raising her.  The adoption is finalized.  None of it should matter.  

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After I gulp down just about all of the water out of the water bottle, I get the courage to speak up again. “What are you saying?” I question the therapist when she speaks to me. “Are you saying I shouldn’t do the trial?” I’d love to back out honestly and end this misery; once and for all… but what if they happen to do it again? To another girl? And I could’ve been the one to put them behind bars? “I don’t know.”

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bold what’s true

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APPEARANCE:

I am 5'7" or taller

I wear glasses

I have at least one tattoo

I have at least one piercing

I have blonde hair

I have brown eyes 

I have short hair

My abs are at least somewhat defined

I have or have had braces

There is something I would change about the way I look

PERSONALITY:

My Hogwarts house is: Gryffindor Hufflepuff Ravenclaw Slytherin

My MBTI type is: [E] [I] [S] [N] [F] [T] [P] [J]

I am an introvert

I like meeting new people

People tell me that I’m funny

Helping others with their problems is a big priority for me

I enjoy physical challenges

I enjoy mental challenges 

I’m playfully rude with people I know well

I started saying something ironically and now I can’t stop saying it

There is something I would change about my personality

ABILITY:

I can sing well

I can play an instrument

I can do over 30 pushups without stopping 

I’m a fast runner

I can draw well

I have a good memory

I’m good at doing math in my head

I can hold my breath underwater for over a minute

I have beaten at least 2 people in arm wrestling

I know how to throw a proper punch

HOBBIES:

I enjoy playing sports

I’m on a sports team at my school or somewhere else

I’m in a band or choir at my school or somewhere else

I have learned a new song in the past week

I work out at least once a week

I’ve gone for runs at least once a week in the warmer months

I have drawn something in the past month

I enjoy writing

Fandoms are my #1 passion

I do or have done martial arts

EXPERIENCES:

I have had my first kiss

I have had alcohol

I have scored the winning goal in a sports game

I have watched an entire season of a TV show in one sitting

I have been at an overnight event

I have been in a taxi

I have been in the hospital or ER in the past year

I have beaten a video game in one day

I have visited another country

I have been to one of my favorite band’s concerts

RELATIONSHIPS: 

I’m in a relationship

I have a celebrity crush

I have a crush on someone I know

I have been in at least 3 relationships

I have never been in a relationship

I have asked someone out or admitted my feelings to them

I get crushes easily

I have had a crush on someone for over a year

I have been in a relationship for at least a year

I have had feelings for a friend

MY LIFE:

I have at least one person I consider a “best friend”

I live close to my school

My parents are still together

I have at least one sibling

I live in the United States

There is snow right now where I live

I have hung out with a friend outside of school in the past month

I have a smartphone

I own at least 15 CDs

I share my room with someone

RANDOM SHIT:

I have breakdanced 

I know a person named Jamie

I have had a teacher with a last name that’s hard to pronounce 

I have dyed my hair

I’m listening to one song on repeat right now

I have punched someone in the past week

I know someone who’s been in jail

I have broken a bone

I have eaten a waffle today

I know what I want to do with my life

I speak at least 2 languages fluently

I have made a new friend in the past year

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m.A.A.d city | Amelia & Dylan (Trigger Warning)

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“I want you to write those things you shared with us down.  I want you to take a ferry ride and shred those papers….or burn them the next time you attend a bomb fire with friends.  It shows a way of letting go of that story because I think you are ready to let that story go.  It will never undo the actions of that night, but remember to where it has lead you.  From what you have shared, it is a pretty positive place in spite of everything.  This does not have the power to define you.”

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“Okay,” I say nodding to the therapist, “I can do that.”  I look to Amelia nodding, “I can do that.”  I think to myself, “...but now that I brought the police into the situation, there will be a trial.  How am I supposed to bury it if it’s all in my face?  And I don’t know.”  I look at Amelia this time, “We’d find out who fathered Lola...”  I almost want to cry again but there aren’t any tears left.  “Could I get some water?”  I barely croak out.