The Troubled Knight

My name is Ethan Holt. Father, husband and friend before anything else. I've been a resident of Elysium for over a year now and I've come to realize this is my home. I'd rather not bored you with my sob story here, but if you have anything to say or want to know more, just ask.

[mattlanters]

[mymattlanter]

[liseeeeeee-deactivated20151201]

[barefootnfamous]

[ethanholt]

Wedding Vows

I don’t know where to begin. Seriously, I don’t. I gave up on writing the vows after deciding to start last minute. I thought that just standing here in front of you, the words would easily come to me, but they don’t. Right now, as I stand before you, I am utterly speechless. Since the minute that you walked up the aisle, you took my breath away not only with your beauty, but with every aspect of your being. You’re smart, caring, simple, elegant, strong and so much more that words cannot even begin to describe. I cannot say that I never dreamed of this day happening because I have. So many times. Baby, even right now feels like a dream and I swear I’d permanently injure whoever dare wakes me up from this. I want right now, us, to be the beginning of many more wonderful years and I will make sure that I work really hard to keep us together. I know how stubborn and pain in the ass I can be, but I love you so much, baby. I do and I have for what feels like forever now. I promise to keep you happy, protect you and devote my life to loving you. I cannot promise that I will be the perfect husband, because you better than anyone know that I have my faults, but I will try to be that I can be. A man that is not only worthy of your love, but also worthy of starting a family with you. Thank you loving me and for being there for me, not only as my lover, but as my friend. Thank you for loving my daughter as if she was your own, and for carrying my child…may she rest in peace.

You’ve done so much for me that loving you forever do not feel like enough time to make it up to you. From this day forward we’ll be known, not as Ethan and Mila, but Mr. and Mrs. Holt and we will face every moment of our life together -the good ones and the bad- with such union. I love you, even when you’re being mean and call me boring. I love you when you’re happy, sad, angry, when you think you look ugly, but you really don’t. I love each and every single one of your flaws because they’re what makes you you. A woman that I can’t get enough of. Now obviously none of this is official until I say these words: With this ring, I thee wed.

[escarlenrps]

[ethanholt]

Mila Waters and Ethan Holt

[mila-waters-deactivated20220816]

I could go for some ice cream right now.

[mila-waters-deactivated20220816]

Can’t she just go in her pj’s? Just kidding. But you go change her diaper cause she stinks.

[ethanholt]

Haha, alright. But, I'm so telling her that you called her stinky.

[mila-waters-deactivated20220816]

I could go for some ice cream right now.

[mila-waters-deactivated20220816]

Yes but you like almost everything that isn’t chinese food. I’m more of a vanilla girl.

[ethanholt]

Fine, we'll go out. You just gotta get Melanie ready, first.

[robert-stoner]

Well, the reason why I’m here is because Flo hired this gypsy lady and stuff and I kinda got to stay here longer than expected. My time is almost up though, so I’ll be leaving soon.

See! Always look on the bright side of things, man!

[ethanholt]

Really? I see. I'm glad she did because I got to see you and talk to you. I understand. It was really good to see you, man. This really helped me.

You more than anyone should know I'm not the most optimistic person when it comes to myself. But I'll try to see it like you do, I promise.

[mila-waters-deactivated20220816]

I could go for some ice cream right now.

[mila-waters-deactivated20220816]

It’s chocolate.

[ethanholt]

That's not that bad. I mean, I like it so it's obviously not bad. It has brownie pieces in it.

[robert-stoner]

Psh! What are you talking about?! I always won! Hah! I’m kidding. Yup, so yeah, being up there means that we kinda have an inkling when you are wanting to talk. What sucks about it though is that most of the time, we can’t do anything about it. We try though. Hahah! Well, like I said, just let them be! You cannot control feelings! There you go! Then don’t write anything and just go with it! Fuck, kiss her senseless if you choke, that’s a vow! Haha! Just look at it this way, if you mess up this time, you have a lifetime to make it up to her. Doesn’t sound bad does it?

[ethanholt]

Yeah right! Haha. Ahhh, that makes a lot of sense...Kinda makes me wonder why my parents never appeared to me though. Not that I'd want them to so it's a good thing that they didn't. Haha! Actually I can. I'm an empath, remember?

That's what I should do! Just go with it. Haha! Alright, I'll keep that in mind. I guess it doesn't when you put it that way.

[mila-waters-deactivated20220816]

I could go for some ice cream right now.

[ethanholt]

There's ice cream in the fridge, babe.

[robert-stoner]

Well you know, I hate losing. ESPECIALLY TO YOU! Haha! I wasn’t there there, but I felt you calling? If that makes any sense. I miss you too, man, but like I said, just treat your days like I never left, yeah? Well, I can’t do that now, huh? Tell Mands that!

I’ll be there in spirit! Hey, there is nothing wrong with wanting to impress your girl every chance you get, they love that. But you also have to understand that sometimes, the little things could mean the biggest in the long run too. Psh, have confidence in yourself! You got this! Besides, I’m sure that mila would appreciate anything that you will tell her. You’re marrying her for crying out loud!

[ethanholt]

Haha! I'd tell you to get used to it, but that's out of the question. I guess that makes sense, yeah. I mean, I can feel it when someone close to me needs me, so I guess I understand. I know, man. I'm trying, I am. Talk to Mandy? Oh please, she'd probably encourage the whole thing!

Yeah yeah yeah. That is true. But shit, I hate writings things. I'm better when I say things in the moment. I'll write something tonight, but I'm sure that by the time that I have to say my vows, I'll just say whatever I'm thinking at the moment. I know! But still, this is huge, dude! Like freaking huge!

[ethanholt]

Note left on the kitchen table:

Morning Ethan, 

So I'm sure you're wondering why I'm not fast asleep next to you or sitting and watching cartoons with Melanie in the living room but that's because I've decided to be just a little more traditional than I expected to be. There is this tradition where a couple spends the day before the wedding apart, not communicating and taking the time to spend time alone. I would much rather be with you today but if we do this, the whole time away thing, it'll show us just how hard it is to be without each other. So when I see you tomorrow, dressed up in your suit looking fine as hell, as I walk down the isle there will be no doubt in my mind that I could not live without you by my side as my husband. 

I took Melanie with me and we're staying at Sia's for the night but don't you dare try sneak over, alright? Oh and don't go by the nail salon today, the girls, Melanie and I are going to go get our nails done and get all pampered for tomorrow. Have fun with your boys today, don't do anything too insane and make sure that you're waiting for me tomorrow. I love you so much and this will be the last time that we ever have to be away from each other. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. 

With love, 

Mila <3

PS. I made bacon. It's in the oven.

[robert-stoner]

Dude, I am dead! You’re empathy doesn’t know because if it does then you would know I was there beside you when you left that voicemail! What now!? You cannot control the feelings of our kids! Let them be!

Good Lord. I WAS TRYING TO HELP YOU, PRICK! And, you know, the reason why I came up with that is because i was there when you guys started, I saw how you two are with each other. I knew you before the both of you were together so I know her effect on you. I was observant, that’s why I came up with something like that. And I don’t know? Maybe it’s because you were too focused on trying to impress her?

[ethanholt]

Asshole, you just had to ruin my comeback, didn't you? Haha! You were there though?...Dick. Why didn't you do something for me to know you were there for me? I really needed you that day, man. I missed you a lot. I still do. No! Tell that little man to wait till my girl turns 20 and then he can be around her. Until then, I want at least 50 feet between them, haha!

LIAR! Damn, you really were. This is why you were supposed to be my best man. No one knows me, and been there for me and Mila like you've been, man. You're the only one that could fill that position. That's why i don't have a best man. Just groomsmen. I guess so. I'm always trying to impress my girl. But i guess I can do something like you did. Hopefully it will sound that good when I say it, haha.

[robert-stoner]

You better! I can fly bitch! Hahah! Bleh, don’t be rude, it’s not my son’s fault that he’s cute.

We’ll see! But yeah, that discussion will be for later. Right now, we have to get your brain juices flowing. Okay, so simple, short and comes from the heart. Hmm..

How about?

Mila, I never thought that I would be so lucky to stand in front of everyone and let them know that you are my wife. You have given me nothing but love, joy, understanding and patience and for that I owe you my life. Without you, I wouldn’t be the man you see today. Without you, I wouldn’t have been able to see myself years from now. So today, in front of this altar, I vow that I would make you as happy as you make me. I promise to love you every single day of forever and always be there whether it’s for a broken nail or something really drastic. I’ll be there. I love you.

BAM! That’s gold right there!

[ethanholt]

Your flying skills is no match for my empathy. I'll make you fall so fast, the ground won't be able to catch you. Haha! It's entirely his fault. He better keep his Stoner charm away from my little girl, though. That's all I have to say, haha.

SEE! I KNEW IT! You've had your secret dreams about being with Mila. Otherwise how else would you be able to come up with something that good that fast? You can't deny it now, bro. Seriously though, that was good! Why can't I come up with something like that?

[itsourdesire]