no shame.

harrison forrester. 46. defense attorney. father. frostford resident.

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ameliahunter​:

Amelia had a hard time admitting when she was feeling feeble, infirm but with this man she’d grown to consider an uncle, she was able to feel light, like a feather. Every burden that’d been weighing down on her slowly began lifting from her as if he’d found her under a mess of bricks. “Mmm… does he still hate me?” She shouldn’t care whether or not Richard Hunter Sr. hated her, he made her life a living hell, but if she were being honest, she needed him more than anything these days. A girl needed her father to tell her what the fuck to do in these situations.

Harry was glad that Amelia could trust him, he took a certain pride and cautiousness within that role. It was difficult to be a father, but from his own life experience, he knew it was even more of a trouble to be a kid without a father. Her question rattled him and he tried to keep his face as blank as possible. There was no excuse for what Richard did, but Harry knew the man never meant to hurt her. “He never hated you, Amelia.” He stated firmly. “He loves you. He’s just...he made some mistakes.”

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knoxabernathy​:

The mention of his sister’s name caused the smile to immediately fall from his lips – if Knox had a kryptonite, it was his sister. “Don’t talk about my sister,” he told the other man, an edge to his tone. It was not often that Knox allowed his mask of apathy to slip, but this was a carved out exception to that rule. He didn’t address the insult, he didn’t need to; the profits from his firm spoke for themselves. Knox scoffed. “No one gives a shit about empathy, they want someone who can win. You’ve been in this business long enough, old man, I thought you’d know that by now.” In Knox’s experience, it was true. He’d met with a number of perspective clients who liked their current counsel well enough, but they wanted someone ruthless, who would dismantle the other side even if they didn’t care about the client personally – winning at whatever cost had become a staple for Abernathy and Associates. “That must be why you stick to criminal law. Can’t imagine anyone would want to come to you for a divorce, seeing as how you couldn’t even be successful with your own.”

Harry knew it was a low blow, and if he was honest, quite risky, move to mention Vivian. He didn’t regret it, he knew it got under Knox’s skin, but the last thing he wanted to do was involve her, making her some pawn in the men’s game. Insults about his age never really bothered him, he was getting old after all, so he simply laughed it off. That was mostly all he did when it came to Knox, laugh him off. “You’ve made your life out of being an asshole. Congratulations. Sorry if I don’t want the same.” Sure, Harry would have liked to have the money they did, but he also preferred having a conscience. However, the quip concerning his divorce made him turn his head, any sense of humor draining from his face immediately. “I don’t think you’ve been too successful in that area either, have ya? Maybe...what is it? Fourth time’s the charm? Fifth?” He shook his head. “I’m not gonna sit here and participate in some endless bickering with you, I have a job to do.”

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ameliahunter​:

There was a lot going on but she truly had no idea how she would talk to him about it? There were the issues with Bentley, the dead silence between herself and her father, issues with Slug, Rory, everything was piling up and becoming extremely overwhelming for her. “You haven’t?” That was shocking for Amelia to hear given how close they were before, biting her bottom lip in concern because what if something happened to her father and she wasn’t made aware because her family just assumed she despised him? “Mm.. how long ago was that?” Her tone showed she was clearly concerned.

Harry wasn’t the best person to talk to about feelings, especially considering his own heavy burden of them, but he had become somewhat of a makeshift therapist to the younger kids in town and had done his best to adjust to the role. He was a father, afterall, it was in his nature. He could tell she was upset, whether it was about her father or something else, he didn’t know. “I mean, maybe a month ago? We text every now and then. He’s just been busy with his work and all. It’s nothing too big. I’ll call him up soon, I promise.”

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hayescshaw​:

As soon as the first words came out of his friend’s mouth, a worry line creased on his forehead. Harry was a laidback guy – out of the courtroom – for the most part, so for him to be this concerned, this would have to be something major. And as soon as the last words were uttered, Hayes suddenly realized why. “Pregnant?” he repeated, as though that would help them both to make sense of it. “Is it yours?”

Harry nodded, it was weird to say out loud. Last time he dealt with the idea of pregnancy it was him and his wife. The two had planned it, but now? He wasn’t even in a relationship, certainly not expecting a child. “Yeah.” he replied, looking back up at his friend. “I made an ass out of myself.” He sighed. “I just, I don’t know what to do, man.”

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tannercartwright​:

“I follow what Hannah’s doin’ and it all turns out okay. Yesterday I made the mistake of lettin’ Tommy pick out what he wanted to wear and the kid walked outside in a crazy outfit.” He flinched at the memory of the looks he got from the DAR woman. They’d looked offended by the clashing colors of the outfit. “Maybe we should’ve spaced ‘em out more so when half were goin’ through the teen years the rest were still young. I’m definitely afraid of those years. Got any tips for gettin’ through that?” 

“Happy wife, happy life, right? I think that’s the sayin’. Kids, though. You can’t stop ‘em.” He laughed. “I think that’d be too much,” Harry admitted, though he would soon have to do the same thing. “The teens? Just let Jesus take the wheel, man. I mean, you gotta let kids be who they’re gonna be. I dunno, I feel like I was just a kid yesterday and now I have one. Can’t really be tellin’ her what all to do when I think of it like that.”

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roshanramnaz​:

Maybe she picked on him too, much. Anyone could’ve made that basket, “If you were to make a basket, what would you put in it? ” Ro raised an eyebrow at his explanation before letting a hum escape his lips. It wasn’t a bad answer, she’d would most likely use it herself. But she knew him, and she had a feeling there was something more to it, but she’ll pry on it later. “I’m only doing this to make my son happy. If I get someone young, I’m walking out. The DAR ladies can’t stop me.”

“Oh, good question.” He noted, before pausing to take a second to think. “Probably a gavel, a six pack of Michelob, maybe somethin’ cheeky but I dunno what. I’d have to enlist someone to help me.” He laughed. “How’s he doin’, by the way? I’d love to see Gertie try to stop you, though. Be the talk of the town.”

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adam-mcdowell​:

“A newborn? As in me bein’ a grandpa? I’m hopin’ that won’t happen for another five years at the least, but I don’t think it’d be so bad.”

Adam shrugs. “Why d’you ask?”

“A grandpa? Yeah, like that.” It was not at all what Harry meant, but at their age, how could he think differently. It was absurd to think else. Harry laughed. “Oh, no reason, just...” he trailed off, searching for an excuse. “One of my law school buddies got a girl pregnant. Just had me thinkin’.”4

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danahq​:

Head lifted form her phone when she heard a familiar voice, “Oh, hey. No, just picking some up for Brynn.” She couldn’t remember the last time she allowed herself to eat ice cream. “How are you doing?” She wanted to ask how Viv was doing, having quit the firm and hadn’t seen her in awhile, but she didn’t. Viv hadn’t confirmed to her, her suspicions and though she had a good idea that Harry would be the father if she was… it wasn’t her place to discuss. 

“You know, I think I ran into her the other day. Quite the catch.” He smiled, it was nice, having a normal conversation with an Abernathy. At her question, he paused, he certainly couldn’t dump how he actually was on her. “I’m doin’ alright. Y’know..workin’...life. You know how it is? How about you?”

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maiakinsley​:

“Oh, I’m the absolute worst. You should’ve seen me back in high school; I’ve definitely mellowed out since then,” Maia joked, and let out a small laugh. “That makes sense, though. How long have you been practicing law?”

“I bet you were the worst. I just guarantee it.” He shrugged, tapping the bookshelf as he tried to think. “God, 18 years? I’m really getting old. Been too long.”

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scarlettwly​:

“You really should look into gettin’ some crystals. I recommend at least turquoise because it’s a lucky stone. Turquoise beads date all the way back to 5,000 B.C., y’know,” Scarlett said, matter-of-factly. “I promise they actually work and they’re not all bullshit, even though you might think they are.” 

@frostfordstart​

“You know what? I never used to believe in any of that kinda stuff, but I might just do it, Scarlett.” He noted, nodding his head. “So, turquoise? Or are there better ones? I want...how do people say it? The good vibes.”

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vivianabernathy​:

“My life? Where were you when I needed you most if you care that much?” Vivian snarled, shaking her head. He didn’t just get to swan in and out of her life. She didn’t need anyone in her life. She had coped this far without anyone there for her.

But then things weren’t the same now. There was a baby to think about now. Their child. Could she really deprive them the right to know their father? And whatever she thought of Harry, he was a good father. She’d seen the way he spoke about Layla - how he lit up when he got to talk about her achievements. He was a good dad. She couldn’t stop him from being that. He was as entitled as she was.

“Only for the baby,” she stated simply, stepping away from the door. “And Harry? Flowers aren’t cutting it.”

She was right. He abandoned her when she needed him most, but he wasn’t going to let that happen again. He would never be able to live with himself. As she let him in, he stepped in the door, nodding at her words. “I know they don’t nothing will be able to make it up.” He admitted, stepping aside so she could close the door. “But, I got you some things to eat. Please don’t be mad, but I asked your runner at the courthouse what you liked. He told me you’d be having a lot of grapefruits so, I bought a shit ton of grapefruits.” He grinned, his smile fading, his head turning towards the ground. “There’s some more food too. I didn’t know what all you liked.”

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angelinavcastro​:

“Unfortunately.” She said to him as she adjusted the ring on her left hand, looking down at the diamond with a shake of her head. “And what’s got your life so… bitchy?”

At her question, he shrugged his shoulders. He really wasn’t one to dive into feelings, much less his relationship problems. He knew Angelina vaguely, not nearly close enough to her to fully explain. “Just...relationship things, I guess. You know, doesn’t get easier as you get older.”

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He didn’t expect to run into Dana, but here he was. He wasn’t sure if she knew about Vivian yet. “Oh, hey.” He smiled. “You had a craving for custard too?” / @danahq

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“Now, it’s been too long since we last talked. What have you been up to? How was California? I wanna know everything.” / @ameliahunter

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“So, tell me your funniest work story. I need a laugh.” / @leahdelvey

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“Be honest, do you think you could handle a newborn at your age?” / @adam-mcdowell

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catherinexbristol​:

The question made her stop and look up at him. “Forty dollars,” she answered, placing the flowers down. “Would you like them wrapped and and put in a bow?’ she offered. “Or you can just put it neatly in a bow and give it to them.”

“Forty?” He questioned, but he really couldn’t complain about the price. “Uhh, wrapped please. Whichever looks nicer, honestly.”