I've been sitting on this incredible artwork by Ainna, since March! Shameful I know!!
In honor of the halfway point in the MLB season and the All-Star Game approaching (GO HALOS) I thought I'd share it FINALLY!!
To be fair, I was going to write a piece for their family outing as it comes to play in another story.. but as you know time and other things push it back.
The Castro/Dalton's time at the Ballpark will be written.
In the meantime, look how awesome it came out. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
*their choice in teams are highly questionable. 🤣🤣
Summary: Ethan and Tessa's niece (Melody) are on the look out for a Christmas Tree, only to find out that the tree they are looking for his for his home.
A/N: It's been a minute since I've posted on a story on here and a few weeks ago I got this idea from a conversation about a christmas tree farm with @cariantha @txemrn and @peonierose. I hope it this is ok Cari, it got my mind going. I would also like to thank you for the little something I will be adding at the end. I absolutely love it!!
A/N 2: This was quickly edited, sorry for any errors and typos.
A/N 3: My posts will not have any tags, if you happen to stumble upon this story, Thank you for taking the time to read, like and/or share! Hope you enjoy!
Characters belong to our friends at Pixelberry!
Happy Holidays!
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
The sun sat bright in the sky, only giving some warmth to a cold December morning, the smell of pines surrounding them. Ethan found himself in search for the perfect Christmas Tree. Tessa was somewhere else with the rest of her family at a local Christmas Tree farm that was just outside the city limits. The ground crunched under his shoes as he tried to keep up with the little girl in front of him.
It wouldn’t be hard to lose sight of her they way she was dressed, black pants, shoes that lit up with each step she took paired with a ‘ugly sweater’ as Melody called it and a beanie with a white pom right on top.
Ethan knew if he did not have her in his eye sight she would turn and go off on one of her adventures, where he would call out for her and he would only hear her soft giggles when she hid from him.
Ethan sighed, he had been bested by Mel more times than he cared to admit. “Have you seen one you like?”
Melody answers him with a simple shake of her head.
What she was looking for Ethan had no clue, they passed trees he would have chosen, full, a nice shape to them, height was perfect for Talia’s family home.
They were all here when Talia mentioned to Tessa and him about doing this when they went over to her home a couple weeks ago. Tessa’s sister was trying to work around their hospital schedule, Ethan found it quite nice to be included in their family activities and memories.
He watched Melody stop in front of tree, it stood only a few inches taller than her. Ethan came to a stop next to her, looking down he saw the cold had nipped at her nose making the tip rosy.
He felt the opposite of a chill when Melody’s warm little hand settled into his. “This one Uncle Ethan.”
The words he wanted to say died on the tip of his tongue but that didn’t stop him from thinking them in his head. The tree in question was quite sad, he tilted his head to the side while he took it in, it was more branches than anything, the needles sparse.
“Mel, are you sure?” He asked, she had to be mistaken the space meant for the Christmas Tree in her family room would swallow this little runt up. “We passed by a lot more bigger ones…”
“But I like this one.”
Alright.
How was Ethan going to sell this one to Tessa and her sister, he saw a smile spread across Melody’s little face and he knew that this little tree was going home with them. He could already hear Tessa, “that little girl has you wrapped around her finger.”
“I guess we could make room for two trees in the family room.” Ethan said.
He started pulling out his phone to call Tessa, when Melody’s voice stopped him. “No, Uncle Ethan it’s for you. Auntie Tess said we could decorate a tree for you.”
Ethan tucks his phone back into his coat and drops down to the four year old’s height, sort of he was still a couple inches taller but that didn’t stop her brown eyes from locking with his. “I don’t need one, sweetheart.”
Her little arms wrapped around his neck, Ethan lets out an oomph as he balances the two of them from the force of her hug. “I don’t want you to become a grinch.”
A grinch? Tessa. Ethan shook his head before taking the little girl in his arms, balancing her as he stands them up. “I won’t become a grinch.”
“But you don’t have any Christmas decorations, how will Santa find you to leave presents.”
“Oh.” Santa, right. Ethan tickles Melody, feeling her wiggle and her infectious laugh fill the air, it’s a quick distraction, one he hopes will buy him some time to come up with something.
When she stopped laughing, Ethan turned them back to the tree in question. “You really like this one?”
Melody nods.
“There you guys are.” Ethan and Melody turn to see Tessa making her way towards them. “What did you two find?”
“Auntie.” Melody calls out, trying to wiggle out of Ethan’s arms, before she can fall, he places her down and watches her run towards her aunt.
“Did you find it Ladybug?” Tessa asks.
“Santa is going to like it aaalot.”
“Is he? Show me which one.”
Ethan watched the interaction between aunt and niece before they made their way to him and the tree he stood in front of. When they reached Ethan, he heard Tessa let out a soft laugh before she turned to him. Tessa was biting her bottom lip to prevent herself from laughing even further.
Ethan leans down and places a kiss at the corner of Tessa mouth, “This has you written all over it.”
Tessa’s eyes go wide. “Me?”
“You’re the only one who calls me a grinch.” Ethan says wrapping an arms around Tessa and bringing her into him. “And you’ve been trying to get me to decorate, so you enlist a child to do your bidding.”
The two of them look out in front them, Melody skipping around Ethan’s tree singing a Christmas song he doesn’t recognize.
“Did it work?”
Ethan doesn’t answer her because Tessa already knows the answer. “This is the one Mel.”
Melody stops skipping and singing to only start jumping with excitement. “I did it Auntie Tess.”
“Yes, you did Ladybug.”
“I picked the ugliest tree like you said.”
Tessa slipped out of Ethan’s embrace before he could say anything that Melody could hear. Ethan could only laugh to himself, he had fallen once more to the mischief niece and aunt came up with.
OK I did not see that happening. lol Melody executed that perfectly, even if she gave it all up in the end. This was so heartwarming! It was nice to see Ethan x Tessa back! Hope you had as lovely of a holiday as they (obviously!) did! :)
Summary: Ethan and Tessa's niece (Melody) are on the look out for a Christmas Tree, only to find out that the tree they are looking for his for his home.
A/N: It's been a minute since I've posted on a story on here and a few weeks ago I got this idea from a conversation about a christmas tree farm with @cariantha @txemrn and @peonierose. I hope it this is ok Cari, it got my mind going. I would also like to thank you for the little something I will be adding at the end. I absolutely love it!!
A/N 2: This was quickly edited, sorry for any errors and typos.
A/N 3: My posts will not have any tags, if you happen to stumble upon this story, Thank you for taking the time to read, like and/or share! Hope you enjoy!
Characters belong to our friends at Pixelberry!
Happy Holidays!
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
The sun sat bright in the sky, only giving some warmth to a cold December morning, the smell of pines surrounding them. Ethan found himself in search for the perfect Christmas Tree. Tessa was somewhere else with the rest of her family at a local Christmas Tree farm that was just outside the city limits. The ground crunched under his shoes as he tried to keep up with the little girl in front of him.
It wouldn’t be hard to lose sight of her they way she was dressed, black pants, shoes that lit up with each step she took paired with a ‘ugly sweater’ as Melody called it and a beanie with a white pom right on top.
Ethan knew if he did not have her in his eye sight she would turn and go off on one of her adventures, where he would call out for her and he would only hear her soft giggles when she hid from him.
Ethan sighed, he had been bested by Mel more times than he cared to admit. “Have you seen one you like?”
Melody answers him with a simple shake of her head.
What she was looking for Ethan had no clue, they passed trees he would have chosen, full, a nice shape to them, height was perfect for Talia’s family home.
They were all here when Talia mentioned to Tessa and him about doing this when they went over to her home a couple weeks ago. Tessa’s sister was trying to work around their hospital schedule, Ethan found it quite nice to be included in their family activities and memories.
He watched Melody stop in front of tree, it stood only a few inches taller than her. Ethan came to a stop next to her, looking down he saw the cold had nipped at her nose making the tip rosy.
He felt the opposite of a chill when Melody’s warm little hand settled into his. “This one Uncle Ethan.”
The words he wanted to say died on the tip of his tongue but that didn’t stop him from thinking them in his head. The tree in question was quite sad, he tilted his head to the side while he took it in, it was more branches than anything, the needles sparse.
“Mel, are you sure?” He asked, she had to be mistaken the space meant for the Christmas Tree in her family room would swallow this little runt up. “We passed by a lot more bigger ones…”
“But I like this one.”
Alright.
How was Ethan going to sell this one to Tessa and her sister, he saw a smile spread across Melody’s little face and he knew that this little tree was going home with them. He could already hear Tessa, “that little girl has you wrapped around her finger.”
“I guess we could make room for two trees in the family room.” Ethan said.
He started pulling out his phone to call Tessa, when Melody’s voice stopped him. “No, Uncle Ethan it’s for you. Auntie Tess said we could decorate a tree for you.”
Ethan tucks his phone back into his coat and drops down to the four year old’s height, sort of he was still a couple inches taller but that didn’t stop her brown eyes from locking with his. “I don’t need one, sweetheart.”
Her little arms wrapped around his neck, Ethan lets out an oomph as he balances the two of them from the force of her hug. “I don’t want you to become a grinch.”
A grinch? Tessa. Ethan shook his head before taking the little girl in his arms, balancing her as he stands them up. “I won’t become a grinch.”
“But you don’t have any Christmas decorations, how will Santa find you to leave presents.”
“Oh.” Santa, right. Ethan tickles Melody, feeling her wiggle and her infectious laugh fill the air, it’s a quick distraction, one he hopes will buy him some time to come up with something.
When she stopped laughing, Ethan turned them back to the tree in question. “You really like this one?”
Melody nods.
“There you guys are.” Ethan and Melody turn to see Tessa making her way towards them. “What did you two find?”
“Auntie.” Melody calls out, trying to wiggle out of Ethan’s arms, before she can fall, he places her down and watches her run towards her aunt.
“Did you find it Ladybug?” Tessa asks.
“Santa is going to like it aaalot.”
“Is he? Show me which one.”
Ethan watched the interaction between aunt and niece before they made their way to him and the tree he stood in front of. When they reached Ethan, he heard Tessa let out a soft laugh before she turned to him. Tessa was biting her bottom lip to prevent herself from laughing even further.
Ethan leans down and places a kiss at the corner of Tessa mouth, “This has you written all over it.”
Tessa’s eyes go wide. “Me?”
“You’re the only one who calls me a grinch.” Ethan says wrapping an arms around Tessa and bringing her into him. “And you’ve been trying to get me to decorate, so you enlist a child to do your bidding.”
The two of them look out in front them, Melody skipping around Ethan’s tree singing a Christmas song he doesn’t recognize.
“Did it work?”
Ethan doesn’t answer her because Tessa already knows the answer. “This is the one Mel.”
Melody stops skipping and singing to only start jumping with excitement. “I did it Auntie Tess.”
“Yes, you did Ladybug.”
“I picked the ugliest tree like you said.”
Tessa slipped out of Ethan’s embrace before he could say anything that Melody could hear. Ethan could only laugh to himself, he had fallen once more to the mischief niece and aunt came up with.
This was so stinkin' cute! Every time Melody calls him "Uncle Ethan" my heart just melts. And Tessa would be 100% correct, that sweet little girl absolutely has him wrapped around her finger, but so does Tessa.😉
I just loved the little twist at the end...Ethan getting played by a 4-year old.🤣😂🤣
Right! Uncle Ethan does it for me every time and with Melody calling him that..swooning and so freaking cute. 💯 both of those girls have Ethan wrapped around their finger.
Summary: Ethan and Tessa's niece (Melody) are on the look out for a Christmas Tree, only to find out that the tree they are looking for his for his home.
A/N: It's been a minute since I've posted on a story on here and a few weeks ago I got this idea from a conversation about a christmas tree farm with @cariantha @txemrn and @peonierose. I hope it this is ok Cari, it got my mind going. I would also like to thank you for the little something I will be adding at the end. I absolutely love it!!
A/N 2: This was quickly edited, sorry for any errors and typos.
A/N 3: My posts will not have any tags, if you happen to stumble upon this story, Thank you for taking the time to read, like and/or share! Hope you enjoy!
Characters belong to our friends at Pixelberry!
Happy Holidays!
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
The sun sat bright in the sky, only giving some warmth to a cold December morning, the smell of pines surrounding them. Ethan found himself in search for the perfect Christmas Tree. Tessa was somewhere else with the rest of her family at a local Christmas Tree farm that was just outside the city limits. The ground crunched under his shoes as he tried to keep up with the little girl in front of him.
It wouldn’t be hard to lose sight of her they way she was dressed, black pants, shoes that lit up with each step she took paired with a ‘ugly sweater’ as Melody called it and a beanie with a white pom right on top.
Ethan knew if he did not have her in his eye sight she would turn and go off on one of her adventures, where he would call out for her and he would only hear her soft giggles when she hid from him.
Ethan sighed, he had been bested by Mel more times than he cared to admit. “Have you seen one you like?”
Melody answers him with a simple shake of her head.
What she was looking for Ethan had no clue, they passed trees he would have chosen, full, a nice shape to them, height was perfect for Talia’s family home.
They were all here when Talia mentioned to Tessa and him about doing this when they went over to her home a couple weeks ago. Tessa’s sister was trying to work around their hospital schedule, Ethan found it quite nice to be included in their family activities and memories.
He watched Melody stop in front of tree, it stood only a few inches taller than her. Ethan came to a stop next to her, looking down he saw the cold had nipped at her nose making the tip rosy.
He felt the opposite of a chill when Melody’s warm little hand settled into his. “This one Uncle Ethan.”
The words he wanted to say died on the tip of his tongue but that didn’t stop him from thinking them in his head. The tree in question was quite sad, he tilted his head to the side while he took it in, it was more branches than anything, the needles sparse.
“Mel, are you sure?” He asked, she had to be mistaken the space meant for the Christmas Tree in her family room would swallow this little runt up. “We passed by a lot more bigger ones…”
“But I like this one.”
Alright.
How was Ethan going to sell this one to Tessa and her sister, he saw a smile spread across Melody’s little face and he knew that this little tree was going home with them. He could already hear Tessa, “that little girl has you wrapped around her finger.”
“I guess we could make room for two trees in the family room.” Ethan said.
He started pulling out his phone to call Tessa, when Melody’s voice stopped him. “No, Uncle Ethan it’s for you. Auntie Tess said we could decorate a tree for you.”
Ethan tucks his phone back into his coat and drops down to the four year old’s height, sort of he was still a couple inches taller but that didn’t stop her brown eyes from locking with his. “I don’t need one, sweetheart.”
Her little arms wrapped around his neck, Ethan lets out an oomph as he balances the two of them from the force of her hug. “I don’t want you to become a grinch.”
A grinch? Tessa. Ethan shook his head before taking the little girl in his arms, balancing her as he stands them up. “I won’t become a grinch.”
“But you don’t have any Christmas decorations, how will Santa find you to leave presents.”
“Oh.” Santa, right. Ethan tickles Melody, feeling her wiggle and her infectious laugh fill the air, it’s a quick distraction, one he hopes will buy him some time to come up with something.
When she stopped laughing, Ethan turned them back to the tree in question. “You really like this one?”
Melody nods.
“There you guys are.” Ethan and Melody turn to see Tessa making her way towards them. “What did you two find?”
“Auntie.” Melody calls out, trying to wiggle out of Ethan’s arms, before she can fall, he places her down and watches her run towards her aunt.
“Did you find it Ladybug?” Tessa asks.
“Santa is going to like it aaalot.”
“Is he? Show me which one.”
Ethan watched the interaction between aunt and niece before they made their way to him and the tree he stood in front of. When they reached Ethan, he heard Tessa let out a soft laugh before she turned to him. Tessa was biting her bottom lip to prevent herself from laughing even further.
Ethan leans down and places a kiss at the corner of Tessa mouth, “This has you written all over it.”
Tessa’s eyes go wide. “Me?”
“You’re the only one who calls me a grinch.” Ethan says wrapping an arms around Tessa and bringing her into him. “And you’ve been trying to get me to decorate, so you enlist a child to do your bidding.”
The two of them look out in front them, Melody skipping around Ethan’s tree singing a Christmas song he doesn’t recognize.
“Did it work?”
Ethan doesn’t answer her because Tessa already knows the answer. “This is the one Mel.”
Melody stops skipping and singing to only start jumping with excitement. “I did it Auntie Tess.”
“Yes, you did Ladybug.”
“I picked the ugliest tree like you said.”
Tessa slipped out of Ethan’s embrace before he could say anything that Melody could hear. Ethan could only laugh to himself, he had fallen once more to the mischief niece and aunt came up with.
Summary: Ethan and Tessa's niece (Melody) are on the look out for a Christmas Tree, only to find out that the tree they are looking for his for his home.
A/N: It's been a minute since I've posted on a story on here and a few weeks ago I got this idea from a conversation about a christmas tree farm with @cariantha @txemrn and @peonierose. I hope it this is ok Cari, it got my mind going. I would also like to thank you for the little something I will be adding at the end. I absolutely love it!!
A/N 2: This was quickly edited, sorry for any errors and typos.
A/N 3: My posts will not have any tags, if you happen to stumble upon this story, Thank you for taking the time to read, like and/or share! Hope you enjoy!
Characters belong to our friends at Pixelberry!
Happy Holidays!
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
The sun sat bright in the sky, only giving some warmth to a cold December morning, the smell of pines surrounding them. Ethan found himself in search for the perfect Christmas Tree. Tessa was somewhere else with the rest of her family at a local Christmas Tree farm that was just outside the city limits. The ground crunched under his shoes as he tried to keep up with the little girl in front of him.
It wouldn’t be hard to lose sight of her they way she was dressed, black pants, shoes that lit up with each step she took paired with a ‘ugly sweater’ as Melody called it and a beanie with a white pom right on top.
Ethan knew if he did not have her in his eye sight she would turn and go off on one of her adventures, where he would call out for her and he would only hear her soft giggles when she hid from him.
Ethan sighed, he had been bested by Mel more times than he cared to admit. “Have you seen one you like?”
Melody answers him with a simple shake of her head.
What she was looking for Ethan had no clue, they passed trees he would have chosen, full, a nice shape to them, height was perfect for Talia’s family home.
They were all here when Talia mentioned to Tessa and him about doing this when they went over to her home a couple weeks ago. Tessa’s sister was trying to work around their hospital schedule, Ethan found it quite nice to be included in their family activities and memories.
He watched Melody stop in front of tree, it stood only a few inches taller than her. Ethan came to a stop next to her, looking down he saw the cold had nipped at her nose making the tip rosy.
He felt the opposite of a chill when Melody’s warm little hand settled into his. “This one Uncle Ethan.”
The words he wanted to say died on the tip of his tongue but that didn’t stop him from thinking them in his head. The tree in question was quite sad, he tilted his head to the side while he took it in, it was more branches than anything, the needles sparse.
“Mel, are you sure?” He asked, she had to be mistaken the space meant for the Christmas Tree in her family room would swallow this little runt up. “We passed by a lot more bigger ones…”
“But I like this one.”
Alright.
How was Ethan going to sell this one to Tessa and her sister, he saw a smile spread across Melody’s little face and he knew that this little tree was going home with them. He could already hear Tessa, “that little girl has you wrapped around her finger.”
“I guess we could make room for two trees in the family room.” Ethan said.
He started pulling out his phone to call Tessa, when Melody’s voice stopped him. “No, Uncle Ethan it’s for you. Auntie Tess said we could decorate a tree for you.”
Ethan tucks his phone back into his coat and drops down to the four year old’s height, sort of he was still a couple inches taller but that didn’t stop her brown eyes from locking with his. “I don’t need one, sweetheart.”
Her little arms wrapped around his neck, Ethan lets out an oomph as he balances the two of them from the force of her hug. “I don’t want you to become a grinch.”
A grinch? Tessa. Ethan shook his head before taking the little girl in his arms, balancing her as he stands them up. “I won’t become a grinch.”
“But you don’t have any Christmas decorations, how will Santa find you to leave presents.”
“Oh.” Santa, right. Ethan tickles Melody, feeling her wiggle and her infectious laugh fill the air, it’s a quick distraction, one he hopes will buy him some time to come up with something.
When she stopped laughing, Ethan turned them back to the tree in question. “You really like this one?”
Melody nods.
“There you guys are.” Ethan and Melody turn to see Tessa making her way towards them. “What did you two find?”
“Auntie.” Melody calls out, trying to wiggle out of Ethan’s arms, before she can fall, he places her down and watches her run towards her aunt.
“Did you find it Ladybug?” Tessa asks.
“Santa is going to like it aaalot.”
“Is he? Show me which one.”
Ethan watched the interaction between aunt and niece before they made their way to him and the tree he stood in front of. When they reached Ethan, he heard Tessa let out a soft laugh before she turned to him. Tessa was biting her bottom lip to prevent herself from laughing even further.
Ethan leans down and places a kiss at the corner of Tessa mouth, “This has you written all over it.”
Tessa’s eyes go wide. “Me?”
“You’re the only one who calls me a grinch.” Ethan says wrapping an arms around Tessa and bringing her into him. “And you’ve been trying to get me to decorate, so you enlist a child to do your bidding.”
The two of them look out in front them, Melody skipping around Ethan’s tree singing a Christmas song he doesn’t recognize.
“Did it work?”
Ethan doesn’t answer her because Tessa already knows the answer. “This is the one Mel.”
Melody stops skipping and singing to only start jumping with excitement. “I did it Auntie Tess.”
“Yes, you did Ladybug.”
“I picked the ugliest tree like you said.”
Tessa slipped out of Ethan’s embrace before he could say anything that Melody could hear. Ethan could only laugh to himself, he had fallen once more to the mischief niece and aunt came up with.
Prompt 1 — “Sometimes, being with you feels so much like a dream … and I don’t ever want to wake up.”
Prompt 2 — “I’m sorry, but I’m done waiting.”
Prompt 3 — “What makes you think I would do something like that?”
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Characters: Sam Dalton x Marie Castro (MC) Mickey Dalton, Mason Dalton
Word Count: 1577
Rating/Warning: Teen, Fluff
Summary: Sam takes the family out for the day, hoping to give the boys and Marie a day they would never forget.
A/N: Finally able to finish a WIP and I am so excited that it is to accompany the amazing artwork from Ainna on Instagram that I shared earlier (check it out here)
To say I was in a slump would be an understatement!
A/N 2: Please excuse any errors! As always the editor was not her normal self.
Characters belong to our friends at Pixelberry
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“Boys, let’s go”
I call up to my sons, Mason, and Mickey, from the bottom of the stairs for what seems like the hundredth time. I had a surprise for the four of us, the baseball season was coming to an end and the chances of the Bronx Bombers making it into the postseason were not looking so hot but that did not stop me from going all out.
Oh, and Marie’s hometown team from LA was in New York, giving her a team to cheer for, it was sure to get me some brownie points for what I planned out, I sure could use those at the moment.
Ready to call out for the boys again, having no clue at what could be taking them so long, they were already dressed. Mason, Mickey, and I opted to wear the all-gray New York jersey instead of the classic Pinstripe, something a little different for our last game of the season, so really the three of us should be waiting on Marie. I’ll never say that out loud again.
Turning and taking a step up at the sound of something one of the boys yelled out, my face lights up at the sight before me, Marie making her way down the stairs, a smile on her face, her chestnut hair cascading down just past her shoulders, wearing the classic LA Dodger Blue cap to go with the white Dodger jersey and denim pants that hugged all her perfect curves.
“You look breathtaking Ms. Castro.” I work my gaze back up to her the moment she stops with a step or two between us.
A small laugh escapes from Marie and she turns so I can continue assessing her outfit. “Even decked out in the other teams’ colors Mr. Dalton.” She arches an eyebrow and the corner of her mouth lifts in smirk at me, tossing her black jacket over her shoulder before she stops in front of me again.
My smile widens, I take another step up the stairs, closing the space between us just a bit more. I reach out and wrapping my arm around her waist and pulling her closer to me. Marie throws her arms over my shoulders and leans in to press her lips to mine.
Returning her kiss with a light press of my own, my lips faintly pressed against hers. “It’s a good thing you have that jacket to cover up a highly questionable choice in team.”
Marie throws her head back with a laugh. “Hmm… says the one with—” She begins tracing the letters across my chest. “Guess I can’t hate the jersey too much.”
My eyes widen at her words. “Are you saying that you actually like our team?” I say teasingly, knowing well enough that she would cheer on any other team before my beloved Yankees, even the one down in Boston. I almost shudder at the thought.
“I would never join the Evil Empire.” Marie says before placing another light kiss on my lips. “Never, but back to the boys, they are looking for their baseball gloves. We were looking everywhere in the room and could not find them. So, I came down to see if maybe you had seen them...”
My head drops, clearly, they forgotten we had set them on one of the chairs in the family room so they wouldn’t be looking for them at the last minute, like they were now.
“They were down here the whole time, weren’t they?”
I nod.
“I’ll go get Mason and Mickey so we can go.” Marie says.
Watching as Marie makes her way back up the stairs to grab our boys, she stops and looks over her shoulder. “If we forget to tell you, thank you Sam.”
It was the simple things that we did has a family that brought joy to my boys and Marie, even when I tended to add a little bit more to make it more extravagant then necessary. Something I couldn’t help.
And the three smiling faces I saw as we made our way to the waiting car would be worth the little extra in the end.
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The noise that came at us as we made our way down field was like no other, the sound of balls hitting against the leather of a glove, the music playing around the stadium and the chatter of other New Yorker's and a few transplants going for their respective team, mixed with Mason and Mickey’s awe as they pointed to their favorite players they saw warming up, of course this was after stopping at the concession stand to get Mickey some popcorn, that boy couldn’t wait.
As our guide led us all the way down the steps, passing our seats, to the small door next to the dugout and opening it, waiting for us to walk on the dirt of the batting box. The boys looked back towards me and Marie, “Dad.” “Sam.” Mason, Mickey and Marie said in unison surprised shock lit up their faces.
“Go on. We’re meeting some of the players before the start of the game.” My smile grew wide almost ear to ear at the excitement that the boys display as the set foot onto the field. Marie giving my hand that’s entwined with hers a gentle squeeze as she ducks her head to avoid the netting and takes a step onto the field with me right behind her.
Mason and Mickey run towards a couple of the home team players they see with our guide right behind them. I could see the animation in them as they talk and get autographs and get ready for pictures, those kids were fast, I even caught them asking for one of the players to hit a home run.
“They love this Sam.” Marie whispered in my ear.
“It was nothing.” I reply.
At that, I receive an eye roll from Marie. “Only you would say that, but it is something, look at them, look how happy they are and what makes it something is they get to experience this with their dad, not the chance to meet their favorite players but the time they are spending with you.”
Marie’s words spreads warmth in me and I fall more in love with her, not knowing that was even possible and yeah seeing the look on her face and Mason and Mickey’s was something.
I did have another little something up my sleeve before it was spoiled by one of the LA Reps waiting off to the side. “You know we are not just here for the Bronx Bombers.”
A quizzical look settles on Marie as she turns to face me. “What are you saying?”
“I was able to pull some strings so you can also meet some of your favorite players too.”
Before I could get anymore words out, I feel Marie wrap her arms around me and gifts me with a kiss on my cheek. “You didn’t have to, you know, I would have slipped on over there anyway.”
I laugh, knowing that definitely would have happened. “I know. But this way we..” I pull her closer to me. “don’t get kicked out for you getting a little too excited with the players and banning us from the ballpark before the game even begins.”
Marie gives me that innocent look of hers at calling her out. “Thank you. Mason and Mickey will never forget today, now go--.” Marie gently pushes me towards my boys. “I’m gonna go meet my future husband over there.” Marie winks at me with a little smirk before heading to the opposing dugout.
Knowing she is only joking, that still doesn’t stop me from looking over my shoulder as I head over to the small group that has gathered around some of the New York players and spot my boys getting their gloves signed.
There was nothing like being on at the baseball field on a Sunday afternoon, the sky a bright blue with sparse clouds and the sun making it just perfect. After spending some time talking, taking pictures and getting autographs, the four of us stand at home plate I looked down at Marie, catching her looking up at me with a smile on her face that I return, Mason and Mickey one on each side ready for the picture that will capture this happy moment forever.
Lost in the whiskey color of Marie’s eyes, I almost missed the photographer asking if we would like to look at the picture. The empty feeling of losing Marie’s touch as she made her way towards the photographer brought me back to the now.
The boys and Marie look down at the screen of the camera to see the captured moment. A chuckle escapes from Marie as she looks on, ruffling the hair of Mickey as he shoves more popcorn in his mouth.
Standing next to them, I look down and see our family photo. The four of us standing at home plate with the outfield as our backdrop, Marie and I locked in a look that can be described as loving. Mickey being mischievous, his signature style and Mason the only one of us ready and waving at the camera.
Marie and I both look up at each other at the same time she speaks before I could say anything. “I think this captures us perfectly.”
I couldn’t have agreed more.
Now every time I walk by and see our family outing, it brings me back to that day our little family was happy.
I love the artwork 😍 It's such a cute family picture captured in art work I love it.
I’ll never say that out loud again.
This happened before didn't it? I am glad to see that Sam learned his lesson 😅
I am probably getting laughed at, but what are Marie's and Sam's separate teams that they're cheering on? I read New York that must be Sam's team and Marie's favorite team is from LA right? And what about the twins? As you can tell I'm not the most knowledgeable baseball fan ;)
“It’s a good thing you have that jacket to cover up a highly questionable choice in team.”
I love the banter between Sam and Marie 😻
“I would never join the Evil Empire.”
Like I said I love their banter.
Also as someone who's never been to a baseball game either I can understand Mickey and Mason's awe and looks and I'm also very impatient for my popcorn (btw what's Mickey's favorite flavor sweet or salty?). I know when I put the popcorn into the microwave? I'm literally standing next to the microwave to see the popcorn pop 😂
“Only you would say that, but it is something, look at them, look how happy they are and what makes it something is they get to experience this with their dad, not the chance to meet their favorite players but the time they are spending with you.”
This is such a sweet gesture 🥹 I bet the boys loved this moment not just because they met some of their favorite baseball players but they also got to spend time with Marie and Sam.
“You didn’t have to, you know, I would have slipped on over there anyway.”
I laugh, knowing that definitely would have happened. “I know. But this way we..” I pull her closer to me. “don’t get kicked out for you getting a little too excited with the players and banning us from the ballpark before the game even begins.”
I bet Sam was like I don't want to get banned from the ballpark, let's avoid that at all costs 😂
Standing next to them, I look down and see our family photo. The four of us standing at home plate with the outfield as our backdrop, Marie and I locked in a look that can be described as loving. Mickey being mischievous, his signature style and Mason the only one of us ready and waving at the camera.
Marie and I both look up at each other at the same time she speaks before I could say anything. “I think this captures us perfectly.”
I couldn’t have agreed more.
Now every time I walk by and see our family outing, it brings me back to that day our little family was happy.
I have to agree (not just because of the pretty art work) but seriously this is such a sweet moment that was captured. And I truly love that you wrote this story. This is exactly what I needed today 🥰 Also sorry it took me some time to reblog this and that its this long, but I just loved it and wanted to show you how much. Also look at you girl writing again. So so proud of you 🩵🩵🩵🩵
I can't believe I missed this reblog. Thank you so much, it makes very happy that you enjoyed the Dalton Craziness. LOL
You know Sam, he caught himself this time with not telling Marie she was the running late. Does he ever really learn his lesson?
I would never laugh or make fun of you! It makes me giddy because I could talk about baseball all day!! Fun for me and sometimes not so fun for others.😂 A quick rundown on the teams, there are 30 teams throughout baseball in different cities in the US. NY being one of them and LA being another. Sam and the boys are Yankees fans, Marie being from LA goes for the Dodgers (she doesn't know any better) 😂
Yes! I love their banter, especially when its around being competitive. Seeing kids being in awe of a baseball field and seeing their favorite players is such the cutest thing to witness. Mickey loves Kettle Corn (sweet) but if buttery salty goodness is avail he would not say no to that.
I always and will always love the moments when Sam is being a Dad with the boys, its such a heartwarming moment. You know Marie was not going to let the moment pass up to meet some good looking ball players. LOL! And Sam would do anything to avoid being kicked out from the ballpark.
You are gonna make me cry! First do not apologize for the amount of time it took you, NEVER NEVER! You get to when you can and if you can't that is totally OK! I'm so freaking happy that you loved it!! 🥰🥰
Same Girl, Same! The writing is slowing coming back.
A few weeks ago I received an ask about doing another holiday prompt list this year, and it was suggested to use the same list from last year as there were so many prompts on it. So here is the list for the Choices Flashfics Holiday Prompt event, starting Sunday November 26th and running through January 6th.
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Ethan and Sawyer answer questions about themselves from this list: Make Me Admit Stuff.
Timeline: Second Year, Post-Attack
For context, Sawyer ran away to San Diego a few days after the funeral. Ethan flew out to CA to be with her.
(Both Ethan and Sawyer)
#3: Have you taken someone’s virginity?
Sawyer: “No.”
Ethan: “Yes.”
#6: What are you excited for?
Ethan: “For us to finally be together. No more pretending or denying how we feel.”
Sawyer: “Same. Though I wasn’t pretending or denying anything. My feelings for you were pretty obvious.”
Ethan: “You’re right. And I’m so grateful that you never gave up on this. On us.”
#10: What is the last beverage you had?
Ethan: “We went out for Italian tonight. I ordered a glass of red wine.”
Sawyer: “I had a mocktail. Something with lemon and raspberry, if I remember. I’m trying to avoid alcohol while I’m on certain meds…”
#12: Do you own a pair of skinny jeans?
Sawyer: “Yes. Several.”
Ethan: “What the hell are 'skinny' jeans?”
Sawyer: “Ethan, they're the kind that I wear. You know, the style that made you curse in frustration the other night as you tried to remove them.”
Ethan: “Ah, yes, I have a love/hate relationship with those jeans. But I think I have the technique down now. Unzip, fold down, and peel away.”
#13: What are you gonna do Saturday night?
Sawyer: “I was promised that if I changed out of my sweatpants and went to dinner with you, that I could pick the rest of the activities for the night.”
Ethan: “And I plan to keep my promise, Rookie. So? What will it be? Another rom-com, cuddling by the firepit, a walk on the beach? What do you want to do?”
Sawyer: “You. I want to do you.”
Ethan: “Well then, let me prove that I can be a man of my word.”
Ethan throws her over his shoulder and carries her upstairs.
#14: What are you going to spend money on next?
Sawyer: “A plane ticket back to Boston?”
She looks at Ethan.
Sawyer: “I think I’m ready to go home.”
Ethan leans forward and kisses her forehead.
Ethan: “Then I’ll be buying those plane tickets. We’re going home in first-class, baby.”
#17: Who do you feel most comfortable talking to about anything?
Sawyer: “More and more, I’m realizing it’s Ethan. He knows what I’ve been through. He’s was there. Romantic complications aside, he’s always been there. He listens and doesn’t try to tell me how to feel. That’s what I need most right now. And even before the incident, he was always the first person I sought advice from. He just understands the current version of me better than anyone else.”
Ethan: “It’s been Sawyer for while now. Before her, I would say it was Naveen.”
#21: Are you in a good mood?
Sawyer: “Today … today has been one of the better days.”
She glances at Ethan for reassurance.
Ethan: “Yes…”
He looks lovingly at Sawyer and squeezes her hand.
Ethan: “It’s been a good day.”
#34: Listening to?
Ethan: “Josh Groban.”
Sawyer: “To be honest, I had Gone by Charli XCX and Christine and the Queens on replay for the past couple weeks. I was in a bad place. But now that Ethan’s here, I’ve gotten on the Josh Groban bandwagon. There’s something so soothing about his voice. On the good days, I’ve been listening to new stuff from LANY and Lauv. I have a few favorites from Jane and the Boy too.”
#36: Do you know where the last person you kissed is?
Ethan: “Yes.”
Sawyer: (points to Ethan)
#37: Do you believe in love at first sight?
Sawyer: “Lust at first sight, yes. But love at first sight? No. I think you have to get to know a person’s heart before you can say that you truly love them. I do believe falling in love can happen quickly though.”
Ethan: “Same.”
#47: Who was the last person to call you?
Sawyer: “My mom. She’s been checking in everyday since…it happened.”
Ethan: “Naveen. To also check on how Sawyer is doing–”
Sawyer: (covering his hand with hers) “And you…”
#55: Favorite type of fruit pie?
Sawyer: “That’s a tough one. I love cherry and apple. Not a big fan of peach. Hmm, if I had to pick just one, I’d go with Razzleberry. It’s a mix of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Though I do love lemon and key lime too. Really anything tart.”
Ethan: (distracted)
Sawyer: “Ethan? What about you?”
Ethan: (looks up from his phone where he was Googling Razzleberry pie recipes) “Oh, uh, Dutch apple.”
#61: Wear a bath robe?
Ethan: “No.”
Sawyer: “Only because I live with roommates. If I lived on my own, then no.”
#72: Ever win a spelling bee?
Sawyer: “No. It’s not that I’m a bad speller, but I’m more of a visual person. I have to be able to write it out and see that it’s correct.”
Ethan: “Yes, I won the spelling bee at my elementary school and then at the district level. I took second place in the regional competition.”
Sawyer: “Oh, so close…”
Ethan: “I would have gone on to state, but I threw the regional competition. My dad insisted on taking time off work to come and watch me compete. He had to work overtime to compensate. It was the same year my mom left. I hated when he worked late. I cared more about having him home in the evenings and on the weekends than I did about winning.”
Sawyer: “Aw, babe. You’re making me cry…”
#74: What is your favorite book?
Ethan: “Mine.”
Sawyer: “I can’t tell if you’re joking or not.”
Ethan: “I’m not. But I do also enjoy the author, Dr. Robin Cook. He writes medical thrillers. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be Chromosome 6.”
Ethan: “And you, Rookie?”
Sawyer: “Yours.”
Ethan rolls his eyes.
Sawyer: “I’m serious! I wasn’t lying when I said that I’m your biggest fan.”
#78: Who would you like to see in concert?
Ethan: “Believe it or not, I’ve never seen Placido Domingo perform live.”
Sawyer: “You need to cross that off your bucket list soon. He’s getting up there.”
Ethan: “So are the Back Sync Kids.”
Sawyer: “Ha. Ha. I’ve already crossed those ones off my list. Hmm… Oh, I know! Conor Maynard. His voice is incredible. I’d love to hear him live in concert someday.”
#79: What was the last concert you saw?
Ethan: “Garth Brooks.”
Sawyer: (snaps her head to Ethan in surprise and laughs) “That is not what I was expecting you to say.”
Ethan: “Naveen is a huge fan. When I heard that Garth’s tour was coming to town last year, I gifted him a pair of tickets for his birthday. He insisted that I go with him.”
Sawyer: “Did you wear a cowboy hat and boots?”
Ethan: “No.” (starts scrolling through this phone) “But Naveen did. He had the big belt buckle too. I have a picture here somewhere. What about you?”
Sawyer: “Justin Bieber.”
Ethan: (rolls his eyes)
Sawyer: “Hey! Don’t judge me. I went with my baby sister.”
Ethan: “Oh, I’m so judging you right now.”
Sawyer: (murmurs under her breath) “My mama don’t like you and she likes everyone.”
Ethan: “What?”
Sawyer: “Nothing. Next question.”
#80: Hot tea or cold tea?
Ethan: “Cold.”
Sawyer: “I’m not a fan of either. But if I’m sick and desperate for some relief, I’ll sip on some hot tea.”
#87: Ever won a contest?
Ethan: “Yes. Many.”
Sawyer: “Which one were you most proud of?”
Ethan: “All of the ones where I kicked Tobias’ ass.”
Sawyer: “Ethan.”
Ethan: “I’m kidding.”
Sawyer: (glares at him)
Ethan: “I’m mostly kidding.”
Sawyer: “For me, I won some science fairs when I was a kid. And I almost won the intern competition for the junior fellowship on the DT. I mean, I got the spot anyway, but I like to think that I would have won fair and square had the competition continued.”
Ethan: “You would have.”
Sawyer: “I think you were a little biased though.”
Ethan: “Goddamn right. But that doesn’t change the fact that you were still the best for the job.”
#92: Do you want to get married?
Sawyer: “Yes? I’ve always pictured myself married one day. But is it a deal breaker if I meet the ‘one?’ Not necessarily. For me, it’s not about the certificate or the title and name change. I just want the promise of commitment. And to be honest, most of my hesitation about getting married has more to with the actual wedding. My mother is a wedding planner, and the thought of her insisting on a huge, over the top wedding makes me break out in hives. If I get married, I want my wedding to be intimate and romantic. I want to be present and savor every moment with my partner. I don’t want to be the main attraction at a circus, dancing and performing for everyone else just because it’s 'tradition.’ Does that makes any sense?”
Ethan: (looks to Sawyer) “I didn’t used to think so. But one thing I’ve learned recently is…it’s impossible to know what the future will bring.”
(Sawyer only)
#7: What happened tonight?
Sawyer: "I decided earlier in the week that I was ready to go home. To Boston. Ethan and I are flying back tonight."
#13: What are you gonna do Saturday night?
Sawyer: "When we land in Boston, we're going back to Ethan's place. He's going to make us dinner later and we're just going to have a quiet night in. Tomorrow, I'll head back to my apartment and try to settle into some normal routine."
#18: The last time you felt broken?
Sawyer: "Now. I feel broken now. But I'm working through it. I feel like I'm being held together by duct tape at the moment, but at least I can function. That's an improvement over a couple weeks ago."
#19: Have you had sex today?
Sawyer: "No. Maybe later? I'm going back to my apartment tomorrow and Ethan goes back to work on Monday. I'm sure he'll be swamped for a while. Since I'm not sure when we'll be together again, I wouldn't mind making tonight count. If Ethan's in the mood, that is."
She shakes her head and chuckles.
Sawyer: "Who am I kidding? Now that he's not holding back, he's always in the mood."
#26: Is your current hair color your natural hair color?
Sawyer: “Right now, it is. I’m naturally a light brown with some reddish undertones. When I spend a lot of time in the sun, it lightens up a lot. But I usually help it along with blonde highlights. When I started at Edenbrook, I was much more blonde. Every once in a while I’ll change things up and go darker brown or slightly more red.”
#37: Do you believe in love at first sight?
Sawyer: “With people? No. With donuts, everything bagels, and pepperoni pizza? Absolutely.
#45: If you could, would you take back your last kiss?
Sawyer: "Not a chance.”
#68: Favorite Taylor Swift song?
Sawyer: "I'll admit I like Taylor, but I'm not really a Swiftie. I have 'The Archer' and 'Gorgeous' on my current faves playlist. 'Archer' has a cool vibe. And 'Gorgeous' makes me think of when I first met Ethan."
#81: Tea or coffee?
Sawyer: "Not really a big fan of either one, but if I had to choose? Coffee. Usually a mocha Frappuccino with either raspberry or peppermint and lots of whipped cream."
#88: Ever have plastic surgery?
Sawyer: "Yes."🍒
Timeline: Post-Series
(Both Ethan and Sawyer)
#4: Is trust a big issue for you?
Sawyer: “Do you mind if I answer for both of us?”
Ethan gestures for her to go ahead.
Sawyer: “Trust is a big issue for Ethan. He eventually trusted me enough to share why, and I totally get it. Trust is super important to me too, but I wouldn’t say it’s a big issue. I’m generally a pretty trusting person unless you give me a reason not to be. Ethan on the other hand? You have to earn his trust.”
Ethan: “Well said.”
#5: Did you hang out with the person you like recently?
Sawyer: “No-”
Ethan: “You wound me, Rookie.”
Sawyer: “You didn’t let me finish. I was going to say, no, I hung out with the person I love.”
Ethan: “My apologies. According to your reasoning, my answer would also be no.”
#17: Who do you feel most comfortable talking to about anything?
Sawyer: “Ethan.”
Ethan: “Sawyer.”
Sawyer: “Really? I would have guessed yourself. You talk to yourself a lot.”
#23: Are your eyes the same color as your dad’s?
Ethan: “Yes.”
Sawyer: “No. My dad has brown eyes.”
#33: Are you one of those people who never drinks soda?
Ethan: “I’ll drink a Coke once in a blue moon, but I’m not much of a soda drinker. Sawyer on the other hand…”
Sawyer: “I do love my Dr. Pepper. It’s like a comfort food for me. And for the record, I don’t drink nearly as much soda as he drinks coffee.”
#41: When was the last time you ate a cupcake?
Ethan: “It’s been a few months. I think it was at Hud’s birthday party in Minneapolis?”
Sawyer: “Today. Sarah brought them in for Marlene’s birthday.”
#48: Do you sing in the shower?
Sawyer: “Only if I’m home alone. I love to sing, but I know I’m tone deaf.”
Ethan: “I don’t sing in the shower.”
Sawyer: “But he hums.”
#56: Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Ethan: “I wanted to be a detective.”
Sawyer: “I’ve shared before that I wanted to be lots of things. I went through so many phases including teacher, doctor, scientist, astronaut, surfer, rock star, and FBI agent. But I remember another one… when I was pre-teen I wanted to work at Disneyland. I thought it would be so cool to work at ’the happiest place on earth’ and meet people from all over.”
Ethan: “You would have made a beautiful princess.”
Sawyer: “Bold of you to assume I wanted to be a princess. But I know you’re just trying to be sweet, so I’ll forgive you.”
Ethan: “You’re right though. My apologies. So what did you want to be?”
Sawyer: “A princess.”
Ethan rolls his eyes.
Ethan: “Instead you became a very successful pain in the ass.”
#61: Wear a bath robe?
Ethan: “No.”
Sawyer: “When it’s just the two of us? No.”
Ethan: “What do you call the puffy robe you wear in the winter?”
Sawyer: “My David Gandy Wellwear duvet coat? That’s not a robe. It’s more like a snuggie. And I only wear it when you’re not around to cuddle with.”
#73: Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Ethan: (locks eyes with Sawyer) “Yes.”
Sawyer: “Stop looking at me like that. You’re going to make me cry right now.”
(Sawyer only)
#16: Do you think you’ll change in the next 3 months?
Sawyer: (rubs her swollen belly) “Yep, I think a lot will be changing for me in the near future.”
#42: Did you hug/kiss one of your parents today?
Sawyer: “Unfortunately, no. They are both on the other side of the country. But now that you have me thinking about it, I’ll definitely be giving them a call later to check in.”
#56: Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Sawyer: “Everything! I went through so many phases. I wanted to be a teacher, a doctor, a scientist, an astronaut, a professional surfer, a rock star, an FBI agent…”
#91: Best room for a fireplace?
Sawyer: I think the aesthetic is cheesy, but I do loving have a fireplace in the bathroom. I stayed in a hotel suite once with one of those two-sided fireplaces in the master bedroom and bathroom. It was so relaxing to soak in that tub and zone out as I watched the flames flicker.
So I was wondering if there are any Halloween traditions your MC / Li loves to celebrate. Whether it’s from their childhood or from their adulthood.
If they have any special Halloween traditions what are they? And how do they celebrate?
PR!
I love this question!
Marie, Sam and the boys love dressing up and it's always fun when they take the boys out trick or treating. The dressing up for Halloween didn't come until later until Marie was older (occasionally during her school years) but more and more with the boys. A not so much Halloween tradition Marie showed Sam and the boys was celebrating and showing them about Day of the Dead and how those who have gone are still remembered.
Tessa enjoys a good Halloween Party and dressing up for one. Never one for missing the chance to include Ethan in the couples costume. Ethan eventually gives in to Tessa ideas. It became a tradition for everyone to dress up with the kids at the hospital, which is something Tessa loves. With her nieces and nephew living in the same city as she is, she gets to enjoy joining her family when they go out trick or treating when given the chance.
What are some of their favorite Halloween costumes? The Halloween Costume that will always be Sam, Marie and the boys favorite would be when they dressed up as some of the fish from Finding Nemo, as it was the first time they were able to dress up as a family.
And favorite candy? Marie, Micky and Mason will always choose chocolate, anyway and any form. Sam enjoys gummy candy, don't get in they way of his gummy bears.
What are some favorite Halloween costumes for Ethan & Tessa? The time when they dressed up as two avocado halves. Tessa always has fun seeing what Ethan would allow, of course there have been costumes that have been vetoed.
Do they choose couples costumes to complement each other? Or do they go with a certain theme for Halloween? Tessa tried to doing couples costumes for her and Ethan and once in a while can get him into it but for the most part Tessa tends to choose costumes that will work with the children at the hospital, whether its certain characters from a popular book, kids TV show, or movie.
First... I love how you made these edits on the phone background. They look so good!
Second... Ethan Ramsey, bobbing for mini bottles of alcohol is probably the most genius thing you've ever thought of. How could you forget that?🤣
And poor Tessa, what a traumatic experience. I would be right there with her and would have probably given up apples entirely. But Ethan's response about "worse things?" Ohmygod, I died.🤣🤣🤣
I just love their teasing banter. So, here's some mojo to get your creative juices flowing again because I want more of them!
If Tessa was with a woman in OH who would it be.
If Ethan was with a man in OH who would it be.
Hi Nonny!
I am horrible and very sorry for the long time answering your ask.
Hmm... this would be with characters we already know in OH.
The first and only person that I would picture Ethan with is Bryce. I could just picture these two as a couple. Opposites Attract and Ethan falls first..yes please!
If Tessa was with a woman in OH, its a toss up because she fits well with Jackie and Sienna...in the end it would be Sienna. These two would no doubt be a power couple!
So I was wondering if there are any Halloween traditions your MC / Li loves to celebrate. Whether it’s from their childhood or from their adulthood.
If they have any special Halloween traditions what are they? And how do they celebrate?
PR!
I love this question!
Marie, Sam and the boys love dressing up and it's always fun when they take the boys out trick or treating. The dressing up for Halloween didn't come until later until Marie was older (occasionally during her school years) but more and more with the boys. A not so much Halloween tradition Marie showed Sam and the boys was celebrating and showing them about Day of the Dead and how those who have gone are still remembered.
Tessa enjoys a good Halloween Party and dressing up for one. Never one for missing the chance to include Ethan in the couples costume. Ethan eventually gives in to Tessa ideas. It became a tradition for everyone to dress up with the kids at the hospital, which is something Tessa loves. With her nieces and nephew living in the same city as she is, she gets to enjoy joining her family when they go out trick or treating when given the chance.
