by grace, through faith

Florence Grace Fabray 25. taken. animal lover hello internet, i'm grace. just your average girl in her mid-twenties trying to figure out life. full time manager at seattle aquarium. an au glee 1x1

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

I’m sorry I’m so handsome. It’s obviously all Mom’s fault. Or Dad’s. 

You just wanted to see me in my doctor’s coat, didn’t you? I know that I just pull it off so well. But I guess it’s fair since the first time we hung out I got to see you at work. Plus you bring me food sometimes and I can’t turn down free food that I haven’t ordered in for way too much money.

Probably a mixture of the two I’m going to say.

You know I’m a sucker for the doctor’s coat, so I won’t even bother denying it. You certainly pull off that ‘hot doctor’ aesthetic with ease, my love. You happen to look a hell of a lot cuter in your uniform than I do in mine. I do love bringing you food, almost as much as you love eating it. 

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

How am I supposed to compete with Buddy’s puppy dog eyes anyway? He’s been controlling me his whole life and I’m not even mad about it. I’m so used to the sound of things hitting the floor that it freaks me out when it’s so quiet. One time it was quiet for ten minutes so obviously I had to check on Buddy and I found him on the coffee table chewing up one of my socks. I was honestly just so surprised that he even fit on the coffee table. I’m very excited to see what you’ve come up with. It can’t be any worse than the way this place used to look before you came along. Don’t remind me. I like to pretend that I’m not almost thirty because then I really am getting old and all I’ve succeeded in doing in my life is becoming a doctor and a dog dad. Do you think it’s too late to become a superhero? So you don’t want me to grow all of my hair out?

That is a very good point, how could anyone though? He certainly knows that he has the two of us wrapped around his little huge paws. The fact that the coffee table can withhold his weight is astounding to me but thank goodness it did. Patrick, it was not that bad - it just needed a few homey touches and I like to think I gave it that and I’m hoping I can do the same to our actual home. Wow, that was weird to say. All you’ve succeeded in doing? I wish I could say “all I’ve done with my life is become a doctor”. You have a lot to be proud of baby, please don’t ever doubt that. What else did you want to achieve before thirty? Maybe we can strike a few off your list before July. I mean, I love the facial hair when you let it grow out a little but I don’t think you could rock a man bun if I’m being honest.

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

I’m still going to say me because I get to look at your beautiful face everyday.

You know if you came into the ER, they’d make sure you get treated by a different doctor. They’ve all seen you there often enough to know who you are and there’s the whole ‘conflict of interest’ thing. Besides, I wouldn’t be able to do my job if your beautiful face was staring back at me.

Well that is simply unfair considering how handsome you are.

In that case, I guess I’ll have to refrain from accidentally injuring myself just on the off chance I’d get to see that gorgeous face. I knew visiting you would somehow come back to bite me in the ass - but I wouldn’t change it, I love seeing you in your element. 

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

He’s definitely smarter than me. He manages to get himself treats and extra food but I haven’t figured out what I need to do to get that too. I wouldn’t know how to deal with so much quiet. Even when I come home at strange hours of the day and night, he’s always there to make way too much noise. He must have a stealth mode built in. How else would he be stealing food off my plate without me noticing? I’m very excited to see what you come up with! The apartment looked very shabby until you moved in and cleaned it all up. He does love a good snuggle and I’m just glad you’ve got him here when I’m not.

You haven’t quite mastered the puppy dogs eyes yet, that’s all. You’re definitely getting close though but I don’t think anyone could ever tug on my heartstrings the way Buddy does. Stealth mode is certainly something he possesses, one minute you could hear a pin drop it’s so quiet and the next he’s right behind you chasing his tail and knocking everything off the coffee table. I’ve already got the living room, dining room and kitchen all planned out in my head so I can’t wait to get in there and make it a reality. I still can’t believe this is all happening, when did we become so grown up? Actually, don’t answer that Mr. About to turn thirty. As much as I’d prefer someone a little less hairy to snuggle up with at night, he’s a good stand in.

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

I’m definitely the best, Ms. Fabray. I managed to snag you, after all.

You’ll just have to do everything while I’m at work while the patients are staring at my face instead.

Well - you’ve got me there, but I managed to snag you so who’s the real winner here?

Maybe I’ll accidentally sprain my wrist while packing so I land myself in the ER so I can be one of those said patients.

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

I think he’s a lot smarter than we give him credit for. I believe his plan for climbing into the boxes is to stop us from packing and leaving him. I feel like we would have lost him if we’d done that though. One minute he’d be there and the next he’d be up a tree or inside the house somewhere where he knows he’s not supposed to go. He won’t know what to do with himself with all of the space though. I don’t think we’ll know what to do with all of that space either. I 100% believe you are the favorite parent and that’s why he likes to make me suffer at night. Or maybe it’s just because I’m not always home at night so he gets the whole side to himself when I’m at work.

I think so too, he’s got his father’s mind that’s for damn sure. We’d never leave him, things would be way to quiet if we did and I don’t know how we’d cope with that. That is a very true point, for such a huge dog he such can move around very quickly but you’re right, he’s going to be beside himself with all that room to run around in. I’ve already got my interior decorator hat on ready to take advantage of all of our new space. It’s honestly probably my fault he’s so insistent on sleeping in the bed anyway, I couldn’t resist letting him sleep with me on your night shifts. I can’t help it, I need something to snuggle when you’re not around.

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

What, this face? 

I don’t understand what you’re talking about.

You are the absolute worst Mr. McCarthy.

How am I ever expected to get anything done?

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

I think he’s figured out that we’re moving. I keep telling him that he is coming with us and he’s even getting a big yard but he just looks at me like I’m leaving him and being a terrible dad. I could never leave your baby in a box. Think of how much room we would have in bed if he lived in a box though. I’d probably be able to stretch my feet out again and not sleep in the foetal position. It’s actually a miracle he hasn’t accidentally suffocated one of us yet.

That’s definitely what’s going through his mind with all of the boxes all over the place, I’ve been getting the famous puppy dog eyes every ten minutes and it is heartbreaking to say the least. Maybe we should’ve taken him to one of the hundred open houses we went to so he could’ve seen the yard - he’s going to love it. I feel like the thought of having the bed to ourselves ever again is just a pipe dream at this point, though I am very thankful he prefers to sleep right at your feet and not mine, it’s clear who the favorite parent is in this scenario. 

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

You know what’s hard? Packing. You know what makes packing fifty times harder? When you have a giant dog climbing into the boxes while you’re not looking. I love him, but I’m also seriously considering leaving him in one of the boxes to keep him out of the way. Does that make me a bad dog dad?

I shouldn’t have packed his toys so early, that’s my bad. I’ve been trying to bribe him out of the boxes with treats but it doesn’t seem to be working as well as I’d hoped. No, it doesn’t make you a bad dog dad, providing you leave some food, a bowl of water and poke a few holes in the box - I’m kidding, please don’t leave my baby in a box. He may almost weigh more than me but he’s still my baby. 

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After I met you, I started dreaming in colors. And that’s saying a lot for someone who’s only known what it feels like to live in the dark.

(via gasolinaofrp)

[gleerpconfessions]

I really miss @patrick–mccarthy​ & @graciefabs​, they were the sweetest and most realistic couple, it was such a slow build on natural chem which is hard to find in the GRPC nowadays. After our RP closed down I continued to follow them and read from afar and every time they would post I’d get so excited, they were just adorable!!            

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

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yourmainmantravis‌:

Travis: Well besides Flynn but yes I feel outnumbered

Gracie: Is Vanessa not ready for another one?

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yourmainmantravis‌:

Travis: I want a boy though

Gracie: A boy would even things out, feeling a bit out numbered huh?

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yourmainmantravis‌:

Travis: Well the mother doesn’t want another just yet

Gracie: Well, unfortunately I think you might need her to help you make another Trav.

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patrick--mccarthy‌:

He’s definitely not an apartment sized puppy. At some point, I was planning on living in an actual house with a yard instead of an apartment but the thought of all that money stresses me out so maybe I’ll just make up a fake backyard in our apartment for him. I think it’s both and yet I still killed a goldfish. Teen Patrick was the worst. I still don’t know how I managed to remember to do any homework and get good enough grades to make it into med school. I know! I still can’t believe she used to be so little and now she’s becoming so big. Soon she’ll be up and walking and then we’ll never be able to catch her.

I feel like I’ve become more lucky because I met you and I never thought I’d ever say something like that. Imagine what life would be like with a dishwasher. You just put everything in, shut the door and that’s it. You don’t have to let things soak or scrub until your hand hurts or even change the water in the sink when it becomes too yucky. I don’t think they’d ever smell as bad as my socks usually do though. Even Buddy won’t go near them! Wikipedia would be amazing if it was all accurate information because essays are hard, but unfortunately we actually have to research and put in some effort.

Not by any means, no - but I wouldn’t want him any other way. That all sounds so adult and I don’t really think that adulting is our forte but it might be worth looking into someday, I mean we both have stable jobs and as far as I know neither of us are harbouring an online gambling addiction so we might just be able to pull it off. A fake backyard does sound tempting though, but I can’t imagine how much space that’d take up. I’ve seen pictures and can confirm that teen Patrick was actually one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen, second to only baby Patrick who obviously has to take out the spot at number 1. You made it through med school because you are the smartest person I know, and I know a lot of people. They grow so fast, it’s honestly a little terrifying to think about her walking. Goodness they are going to have their hands full.

Have I told you that I love you 39 times today? Because I’m about to make it 40 - I love you. What a dream, just shut the door and it all gets done for you, like magic - what a wonderful world we live in. Dogs are supposed to have a super strong sense of smell so I must say, I don’t blame the poor dog at all because sheesh. Let’s just say that laundry day certainly isn’t my favorite in the McCarthy household. It was actually quite embarrassing, luckily my teacher let me redo the essay after some persuasion from my father and I eventually passed. But I certainly learnt my lesson.