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eric hale; 43

[eric--hale]

khloe--hale·:

“ Yeah, I know that. And they were, mostly very understanding. What can you do, right? I’m more annoyed about it in general. I know how important the weekly session are for some. They’ll love the idea? We been raising the same kids? Mhm. Yeah, you might get her convinced with that. What movie? Do you know if she ate lunch yet? Mhm. There’s more than just some kind of truth to it and I’m afraid my not so humble husband is still very aware of that. ”

“Good question. I have no idea. It’s about a girl who’s not allowed into the sun. That’s all I remember. It’s a love story. Uh. She was downstairs a while ago, yeah. Don’t think she’s eaten anything, though. Excuse me, Mrs. Hale, I’m very humble. The most humble man on earth. I’ve got you to keep me in check, after all. [..] I love you, baby. I’ll go and check up on Aly real quick. Ask her if she’s had lunch yet.”

[eric--hale]

khloe--hale·:

“ You’d have someone annoying you about your Vitamin C a lot less, that’s for sure. [..] I’ve moved most of my appointments to when I can go back, but I said I’d be available all day. Also still need to work on some other things. So it’s so and so, but pretty okay all in all. Just wish I didn’t have to reschedule on so many people. Well. Mhm. That sounds lovely. Let’s see how excited your kids will be about that idea, but you have me on board. Ah. Maybe not quite, but you’re well on the way. You’ve got the looks down at least. ”

“I’d be a miserable, that’s for sure. [..] I get that. It happens, baby. I’m sure they were understanding. Nothing else you could’ve done in such a situation. They’ll love the idea. I’m at least counting on Aly. I promised we’d watch a movie she told me about the other day. And if not, well. We’ll have the evening for ourselves. Which I wouldn’t be sad about either. Ah. That so? For some reason I was able to bag this beautiful woman right here, so possibly there’s got to be some kind of truth to it.”

[eric--hale]

khloe--hale·:

“ Well, that’s good news. Mhm. Yeah, okay, I can do that. I don’t have a lot of time, but.. a short break might be good. I’ll just warm some food up for us. Is that.. your vitamins? From this morning? Again? You gotta take those, baby, I don’t put them out for you every morning for nothing. Here you go. Ugh, honestly. It’s been okay. So and so, but getting there. Just work. And you? Been getting any angry e-mails complaining about the weather yet? ”

“That... Yeah, those are my vitamins. Busted. Thank you. What would I only do without you? [..] So and so doesn’t sound so great. How many patients do you still have scheduled for today? Maybe we should have a nice evening later. Order some food and ask the kids if they want to watch something. A little massage a little later on, if you’re feeling that. Ah, well. Yeah, the usual business. It’s a little hard for some to understand I’m still no God in charge of the weather. I’m working on it, don’t get me wrong but not quite there yet.”

[eric--hale]

khloe--hale·:

wednesday, 2:24 pm, the hale’s kitchen

“ God, I sure hope the roads into Chicago will be back open by tomorrow. I’ve just got off a one and a half hour call with one of my patients and.. Anyway. How’s things here? Have you eaten lunch? There’s some leftovers in the fridge, I don’t know if you saw. ”

“Hey. They’re working on it. Toni’s in touch with the snow shovelling company. She’s sending me updates every two hours on the phone. Since they haven’t forecasted any new snow tonight, it’s looking good for tomorrow. I have not, but I was planning on doing that now. Thanks, baby. Feel like joining me? Have a seat. Tell me about your day so far.”

[eric--hale]

What's one thing you would do over if you had the chance?

“I wouldn’t do over anything. I’m happy with the life I’m leading. If I was to I change a thing in the past, I’d risk changing my today. What a stereotypical answer to give, I know. It’s true, however.”

[eric--hale]

Have you given up on the West side of town or is letting it wither away a strategic political decision?

“We are not letting it wither away as you’ve just put. We are aware of the problematic nature surrounding the West Side and it's been a project even long before I got elected. There’s a lot to consider that needs to be carefully planned and discussed. We have been doing this. This isn’t just an opening of a new business in Clarendon Hills. We’re talking about human lives."

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[eric--hale]

alycia--hale·:

“ And I’m choosing for whenever to be now. Dad, come on, I really don’t feel like it tonight. ”  

“You don’t feel like it tonight? But you’re our star player, baby. You'd tell me if something's up, yeah?”

[eric--hale]

What's something you wish your kids knew about you?

“My sublime taste in music. And that it’s my job as a father to sometimes embarrass them, all of good nature.”

[eric--hale]

alycia--hale·:

tuesday, 7:40 pm, the hale’s residence

“ What? I told you, I don’t feel like game night tonight. I’m watching a movie. ”

“And I told you, you can watch that movie tomorrow. That’s the good thing about streaming sites. They let you watch whenever and how often you like. So come on, princess. ”

[eric--hale]

What makes you feel jealous?

“That’s a very general question. I guess when a person I love shows interest in someone else.”

[eric--hale]

in 1 9 8 8

_eric hale _ is aged _23_ and is majoring in _economics_ .

-- Eric is a decision-maker. He wouldn’t call himself a leader, but his gut-feeling was rarely misleading him. He’s always had been good at reading people too. Their motives and intentions. Eric isn’t a brooding guy, although his appearance may give that impression. He listens to rock, drives a motorcycle and loves playing the guitar. His fingertips are calloused from picking the chords and his fingernails short. He has the annoying habit of biting his nails and running his hand through his hair. He smells like coffee and aftershave; more mature than most his age, not just physically. Eric is very charismatic and laid-back, not a lot lets this guy lose his cool. You’ll usually see him around on campus walking around with his walkman, listening to Guns N’ Roses or Foreigner, greeting people with a nod of his head and small smile. Next to college, he works at a vinyl shop part time in order to have more money by his side. Having one hookup after another has been Eric’s go to therapy after his girlfriend of three years left him for her boss. He spent his night out and about, if he found someone to share the night with, even better. If not, then that’s okay too. He said no at first when his friend suggested a blind date with a girl named ‘khloe’ who was apparently ‘an absolute match’ for Eric. He eventually agreed after Sarah, his friend, promised to never send him to any of her matchmaking blind dates ever again. He was surprised when he saw Khloe sitting at the table, scanning the restaurant for her date. He had only seen one photo of her before, but it didn’t do her justice. She was gorgeous. Eric was amused when she saw her face of surprise, if not even total shock upon seeing him. He wasn’t what she expected, but he was enchanted by her lips, her curves and her curly hair, never once taking his eyes off her whenever she spoke. He brought her home, his hands in his pocket when they said their goodbyes. He can’t wait to see her again. --

[eric--hale]

vivian--parrish·:

“ Think it’s one of my least favourites for exactly that reason, ” she admitted with a laugh, pursing her lips in thought afterwards. “ Same with Bambi. Pinocchio, even. I’d probably still be devastated watching them now, has been a while. ” She sighed, leaning back in the comfortable chair and tapping her nails against the side of her coffee cup. “ I guess that’s the beauty of them. They’re such timeless classics, I feel like they don’t do them the same way anymore. ” Vivian wasn’t sure if it was the art style of the newer era Disney movies that put her off or simply nostalgia for the films that she watched in her own childhood. At his answer that came quick like a shot, Vivian was visibly impressed, forming a little silent ‘wow’ with her lips and shimmying her shoulder at him. “ You do know your trivia. Get the feeling my grandchild won’t grow up with that same knowledge.. ” She paused, realising what she had just said and simply having to laugh at having it vocalised. “ Grandchild. I sound ancient. How does that happen? ”

“Maybe we should do that then,” Eric suggested, shrugging, before adding, “Might be time we brush up your trivia before the baby comes, huh?” he chuckled, unconsciously leaning back in his chair when she did. “I don’t agree with that. Moana and Frozen weren’t so bad, except for that one song. Let It Go, that’s it. Alycia was blasting it for months on no end,” he remembered, thinking of his ten year old daughter locking herself away in her room to vocally sing along to Indina Menzel. He couldn’t help but grin to himself at the sweet memory. Eric smiled at his friend; he was genuinely happy for her family, especially after knowing what Vivian and Clay had gone through when they heard about their son’s pregnancy. He was glad that everything seemed to be working out well. “Grandmother makes you sound even more ancient,” he joked, “It’s the time. No idea where it goes. Alycia’s started high school now as well. How is Dom dealing with this? He’s a senior in high school now, isn’t he?” 

[eric--hale]

vivian--parrish·:

Vivian knew that she was going to be a grandmother – that made her sound ridiculously old – virtually any day now, so she was in the process of compiling a basket of things for the newest addition to the family. She had run into Eric when she was stood in front of the Disney plushies section at Target and he had decided to save her with a coffee because her head had started to hurt from all the colourful things that made a lot of noise. Of course their conversation had turned back to the topic anyway. “ I find that impressive. I remember that Dumbo is an elephant from my own Disney days and that’s about it. ” Despite having four children of her own, their and her interest for Disney movies had always been minimal. “ You’re putting me on the spot even for having to think of a question, ” she chuckled, momentarily in thought. “ Ah, no! The Jungle Book is another one I remember. Okay. What was the.. what was it, a panther? What was the panther’s name? ” 

“Dumbo's always been my favourite,” Eric said with a charming smile, holding his cup close to his lips but not taking another sip just yet. “Actually the first movie I cried over. When he has to leave his mom?” he stopped, not waiting for a reply, “Worst moment of my childhood,” he laughed, finally taking a sip from his coffee. The conversation was light and playful. When he ran into Vivian earlier, he had literally felt the stress radiating off of his friend. He knew about her youngest son becoming a father any day from now. It doesn’t feel that long ago, when he was running from store to store to prepare for his family additions. However, after time, you simply pass the clothes that don’t fit the older to the younger sibling. Becoming a grandparent is a whole new chapter though, that he was looking forward to exploring himself one day. “That’s your question?” he asked, snorting. “Bagheera,” he answered, leaning forward a little before adding, “Easy,” 

[eric--hale]

“I have like, a stupidly extensive knowledge on Disney movies,” Eric shrugged, bringing his cup to his lips to take a short sip of his beverage. Thanks to his four wonderful children, he had watched about every Disney movie six times. “Go ahead, ask me anything. I bet I can answer it," he challenged with a bored expression.