A single dad who adores his daughter Avie (8 years old). Has spent the last few years of his life dedicated to his daughter but is now trying to discover himself outside of being "dad."
STATS
- Name:Â Callum Flynn - Nicknames: Cal or Papa Flynn - Neighborhood:Â Downtown - Occupation: Teacher at Oakland Elementary (also teaches music) - Age & Birthday:Â 30 years & Aug 2, 1994 - Pronouns & Gender:Â He/him & cis-male - Ethnicity:Â White - Sexuality:Â Heterosexual - Hometown & Time in BR:Â Wicklow, Ireland & 10 years
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BIOGRAPHY
trigger warnings: abandonment
CHILDHOOD:
Callumâs journey began in the picturesque confines of a quaint village nestled on the outskirts of Wicklow, Ireland. He was the youngest of three siblings, born into a household brimming with love and determination, thanks to his hardworking parents. However, it was within the rhythm of the music that Callum discovered his first and enduring love, an affair that began with the dulcet tones of old Elvis records, cherished memories of bonding with his Dad, and a slice of nostalgia that remained intact even in the music-saturated nineties of Ireland.
His passion for music was an unbroken thread that wove through the fabric of his life. Initially, it was the piano that captured his interest, but soon he stumbled upon his true museâthe guitar. This newfound love would propel him on a remarkable journey.
When Callum was just twelve years old, fate took his family on a life-changing excursion to Nashville. There, they visited his great aunt Margaret, who, in her own right, was a musician of modest recognition, having wedded a relatively well-known country singer named Hank Smith. In Ireland, Hankâs fame was a distant echo, known only to a few southern and country music aficionados. Yet, for Callum, gazing upon Hank was like encountering a musical deity. At the tender age of twelve, he realized that Nashville was where his future lay, and the die was cast.
NASHVILLE:
Eighteen marked the age of departure. Armed with his cherished guitar and the unwavering support of his family, Callum embarked on his journey to fulfill his Nashville dream. His great aunt Margaret and Uncle Hank awaited him on the other side, eager to embrace him into their world.
However, destiny had an unexpected twist in store for Callum in the form of Hayley, a spirited American who captured the heart of the shy Irish boy. Callum had never known love quite like this, and he was utterly smitten. The two became inseparable, and his musical aspirations were temporarily eclipsed.
In 2014, Hayley dropped a bombshellâshe was pregnant. Callum, just twenty at the time, welcomed the news with a grin of excitement. Love flowed between them, and he believed that everything would be fine. But life had other plans. Shortly after giving birth to their daughter, Aoibheann Flynn, Hayley left, leaving Callum heartbroken and alone in her hometown, surrounded by her friends and family, with their precious child.
BRIAR RIDGE:
In the wake of this heartbreak, Callum had to pivot his focus towards raising their innocent baby girl alone. Music took a backseat as he entered the world of hard work, and both sets of grandparents extended their support in every possible way. Hayleyâs family cared for Aoibheann when he had to work, while his parents sent financial aid whenever they could.
Determined to provide the best for his daughter, Callum embarked on an arduous journey. He saved diligently, and eventually, he accumulated enough to enroll in a college in the city. This meant more long days and nights away from Aoibheann, but his unwavering commitment to her propelled him forward. Four challenging years later, he emerged with a Bachelorâs degree in English and Music.
An opportunity arose for a music teaching position at Oakland, and Callum seized it with both hands. This initial step led to a role as an elementary teacher, finally allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief. He believed that they would be okay, that Aoibheann would be okay. They had a cozy apartment, the essentials, and a little girl who had her toys and trinkets, and they were content. Yet, as eight years slipped by in a blur, Callum couldnât help but feel a longing for something more. He had devoted all his energy to his daughter, and in the process, he had neglected himself. Loneliness crept in, and with few friends to turn to, he found himself yearning to reconnect with his surroundings, his community, and rediscover the world beyond the confines of their small apartment. Callum was now on a quest to reconnect with everything he had left behindâthe town, the people, and friendships long neglected.
WANTED CONNECTIONS:
Buddies - gym, bar, and so on
Neighbors - heâs in an apartment with his daughter alongside many other residents. come join the club!!
Colleagues - anyone connected to the school. teachers, nurses, subs, anyone at all!!
Landlord- does someone own this apartment and rent it to him? or does their parent?
Guitar student- i'd LOVE someone who has lessons with him to explore his musical side more
The therapist - anyone connected to his ex who knows what he's been through and maybe pushes/encourages him to process and talk about - or maybe they don't know hayley but know his story and are trying to help him process/talk about it
The babysitter - someone who always helps out with Avie and is there when he comes home from another failed date with pizza and a listening ear
The black cat to his golden retriever - this would be open to females only but someone feisty and blunt who hates everyone but somehow has a soft spot for him and they have a cute dynamic
Someone he's dated/dating - he is trying to work on his dating game and this could be someone in a similar place? there's no pressure on it. they just make cute plans and do cute things for that companionship. very cutesy!!
âSeems like a married coupleâ but are not - they click instantly and give off that old married couple vibe but are strictly friends
BE MY WINGMAN (BUT TAKE ME HOME): give me a plot where MUSE A and MUSE B, while best friends, are on total opposites of the spectrum â MUSE A is a total ladies-man/maneater, while MUSE B is incredibly awkward and fumbly around the opposite sex. they go out to bars, to clubs, to dinner or to brunch â it doesnât matter. MUSE A finds it hard to leave without getting the waiter/bartenderâs number, while MUSE B tries to figure out if the human body will ever be capable of controlling the blush response. after witnessing the millionth strikeout during a night out at the bars, MUSE A decides to give MUSE B some pointers â except MUSE B has never felt more comfortable flirting, even if just for practice, with anyone else before.
THE AWKWARD ONE: MUSE A saves MUSE B from a date thatâs turned out to be a completely horrible, awkward, and embarrassing dumpster fire. MUSE A is at the bar drinking and shooting pool with friends and has been watching the disaster unfold all night â keeping tabs on the long & drawn out gaps of silence, tallying each and every forced smile shared. MUSE A along with his friends, even have a bet going as to who will up and leave the table first. while waiting for their drink at the bar â likely trying to catch a break from the miserable reality that exists back at their table â MUSE B strikes up conversation with MUSE A and suddenly itâs almost as if every joke and flirtation thatâd been set off and misfired previously found the exact right place to landâŠ
