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sutton marie reed james 1985. she/her. the widow. evan rachel wood lookalike.

[suttonmjames]

In Kismet Harbor, she’s known for her calm, steady presence—the kind of voice people instinctively trust—but there’s a quiet fragility beneath it, a grief she carries with grace that few fully understand.

Life Now: Recently widowed and newly pregnant, starting over in a town tied to her past while rebuilding both her personal life and career in a quieter, more intentional way Home Base: Hawthorne Hideaway, Kismet Harbor—creaky, familiar, and filled with the echoes of a future that was supposed to be shared, now slowly becoming her own What They Do: Local news anchor and journalist whose delivery is measured, compassionate, and deeply human—she doesn’t just report stories, she holds them with care, even when her own feels too heavy to carry Their World: Her late husband's legacy, Clayton James (d. 2025), her son, Finley Reed (2026), and a house full of memories from her teen years Where You’ll Find Them: Kismet Studios where she's always updating her professional headshots, or pictures of Finley now that he's born. She often takes him to Kismet Harbor Public Library as well where she's participating in story time, even if he is only a couple weeks old. Community: Art of Photography (Film) · Boundless Bookworms Volunteer · Bowling League · Mommy Network What People Don’t See: The constant push and pull between grief and hope—the fear of moving forward without him, the loneliness of carrying something so life-changing on her own, and the quiet moments where strength gives way to something softer, more uncertain. Their Anchor: Her son—and the love she shared with Clayton, which continues to shape every choice she makes, even in his absence.

SUTTON MARIE JAMES - GOOGLE DOC

[suttonmjames]

Below the cut is a graphic and a small little bit of information about Sutton and her late husband Clayton's son, Finley. Enjoy!

THE BASICS

Name: Finley Reed James

Age: Newborn (born April 1, 2026)

Parents/Guardians: Sutton James (mother), Clayton James (deceased)

Home Life: Lives with Sutton in Kismet Harbor, Oregon in a quiet lakeside cabin once meant for a shared future

School/Grade: N/A

WHO THEY ARE

Finley James is a newborn still learning the shape of the world through sound, touch, and closeness. He is calm in a way that surprises even those used to newborns—settling most easily when held and spoken to softly. His strongest sense of safety is tied entirely to his mother, Sutton, whose voice and presence he responds to with immediate recognition. For now, his world is small, quiet, and centered entirely around her.

Personality Breakdown: Sutton’s calm observation, even as a newborn—settles easily, responds strongly to voice and presence. Clayton’s quiet steadiness in temperament, a calm that seems to linger even in absence. Unusually observant for his age; slow-to-cry, quick-to-soothe disposition.

Notable Traits: Gentle alertness, strong attachment to caregiver, calm sensory response.

HEALTH & NEEDS

Physical: Born with a slight cleft lip; scheduled for corrective surgery in a few months Emotional/Mental: Highly dependent on caregiver proximity; soothed primarily through touch and voice recognition Ongoing/Notes: Requires standard infant care with additional feeding attention and upcoming surgical follow-up

THE LITTLE THINGS

Foods: Formula and early bottle feeding (still adjusting) Things: Warm blankets, soft swaddles, anything that carries Sutton’s scent Activities: Being held, gentle rocking, falling asleep to voices Comforts: Sutton’s heartbeat, being pressed against her chest, low ambient sound Afraid of: Sudden loud noises, being put down too long, unfamiliar voices Wants: Warmth, closeness, and consistent comfort Feels brave when: Calm in new environments or during short independent moments Known for: Unusual quietness and ease of soothing for a newborn Misunderstood as: “Easy” or “low maintenance” when really just deeply attached and observant

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Friends: Uncle Griffin's dog Huckleberry School life: N/A Activities/Community: Quiet exposure to home life, occasional presence at Sutton’s workplace Safe place: Sutton’s arms, the lake house nursery, the sound of running water nearby

A DAY IN THEIR LIFE

Morning: Wakes in cycles of feeding and sleep, usually cradled while Sutton moves through early routines Afternoon: Long stretches of rest, soft observation of light and movement, brief alert periods Evening/Night: Most settled at night, soothed by low voices, often held until sleep comes fully

[grahamxweber]

starter for @suttonmjames

location: a local parent and baby mixer

Graham, having become a single parent in the last few months, found himself needing more help. Or needing more reasons to get out of the house. While Paisley had not really been living with him long, since the realization that Theo was not his son, he was struggling in staying in the house. Had they conceived Theo there? Had Reid been in his home while he was gone with Paisley? They were all thoughts he couldn't ask aloud. When he asked them to himself, he was only infuriated. When he thought of Andie, his heart ached with the kind of sadness he thought never would be cured. His mother had gone with him to one of the parent and baby mixers in Kismet Harbor, but had to leave to go pick his father up from an appointment, leaving Graham on his own. Theo was nearly seven months old but there were a variety of aged babies. He made eye contact with a woman, with a young baby in her arms. "I remember when Theo was that little," he said, a nod to his son in his arms. "They just look so peaceful at this age.

[suttonmjames]

Sutton was pretty sure there was nothing more terrifying than being a single parent. She'd said it from the moment that Finley had been born, and even though she'd been blessed with her own village during the first couple of months of Finley's life, she found her heart aching for something more. So when she'd heard there was a parent baby mixer in town, she allowed herself to get herself and Finley ready and take herself down there. She'd been standing by the wall, feeding Finley - which in itself was a frustrating process with his struggles to latch, often requiring specialty bottles that he didn't like - many mom's approaching asking if she needed help which would cause her to offer a small shake of her head in response and fight back tears as she began to feel like a failure. It was only when the other heard the voice of the male she let herself look up. "We are as long as it's not feeding time." she stated, exhaling as she tried to soothe her son, his shifting to the man and the baby he had in his arms. "How did you survive the newborn bubble because we're two months in and I can't imagine it gets any easier." she admitted. @grahamxweber

[blakewest]

"I hate being an empty nester, though." She had never said it out loud until then. Normally, she kept herself busy with the dogs and the house projects. Anything that kept her mind on the fact that her baby was already off to college. "Don't blink. You're going to blink, and then you'll end up like me." She knew Finn was still an infant; she remembered those days. The sleepless night, the highs and the lows, but she wouldn't have changed it for anything. "You're more than welcome to come drop Finn off at my place anytime if you need a break. Even if it's just to go grocery shopping. I'm not going anywhere." That was a promise. As much as she missed New York, her home, she knew Sutton needed her more. "Thanks, I just hope this time he's as serious as I am, you know? Losing him the first time was so hard. I can't even imagine going through it again." It was harder to admit than she imagined. She tried not to, she didn't want to. Blake's eyes went to the closed door before going back to her best friend, patting her leg. "I didn't even tell you the craziest thing that happened." Blake was still trying to process it all. It was a lot. @suttonmjames

[suttonmjames]

"Hush I'm going to cry." she spoke, eyes shifting from her friend to the room that her baby was in. "He's already so big and he's not even two months old anymore and it breaks my heart." she paused, letting her eyes focus back on Sutton, hopeful that whatever the brunette needed to talk about would get her mind off of growing babies. Yet as she offered to keep him anytime Sutton needed, she smiled. "Thanks, B. I appreciate it." she nodded, and she knew it was the truth. She could count on Blake to be there anytime that Sutton needed anything. "I hope so too, but you both are adults now." she nodded. "Well, older adults I guess. You both have matured enough to know that this is what you want. And if it's not or there's a hiccup, I trust you both will be more than capable of being able to communicate anything before he gets out of control." Though it wasn't Blake she was talking about specifically. She rose an eyebrow as the brunette admitted there was more. "What's crazier than getting back with -" she paused. "Blake did you hook up with him and Darrius? Are you pregnant again?!" @blakewest

[blakewest]

Who: @suttonmjames

Where: Suttons House.

Blake watched as her mom disappeared into the bedroom with Finley, insisting on putting him down for a nap. She had always been good that way. Knowing when Blake had needed a break and a reset. Plus, now it gave her time to fill Sutton in on everything that had happened in the past week. "So, I have so much to tell you." Blake started, unsure which set of news she wanted to with. Both were big in their own way. "I will start with the good news first and then get to the weird news." Blake's eyes were going to the door her mother had closed. She was still in shock; she had two siblings, and one of them was her employee. "Well, actually, it's news on news. So, uh, I got another dog. Before you ask, no, I'm not crazy. Silas bought him as a surprise. He's Misha's brother." That wasn't even the news she had to share; hell, this was the easier thing to tell Sutton. "Then, Silas asked what we were after I called him my boyfriend, and I said idk what we are?" Pausing for dramatic effect before she spoke. "So, officially we are dating.... again." Blake long winded explanation was finally coming out. @suttonmjames

[suttonmjames]

Sutton was thankful for the village she had, even if part of them were in New York, she knew that anytime she needed something they were all just a phone call away. And with Blake and Griffin living in the same town as her she wasn't doing this fully alone. Which she was thankful for. They'd saved her many days when she'd been so sleep deprived she was sure she'd not survive staying awake any longer. And even though Finley was her entire world, having moments to just be Sutton felt like they were few and farther between these days, which had made her happily oblige when her 'second mom' had insisted on putting him down for a nap. With a cup of coffee in her hand, she brought her knees to her chest, resting the base of the cup against them as she looked at her best friend, nodding for her to continue. "All news is good news when the only thing you've had to talk about is your baby." Sutton laughed. "You know I'd talk about him until I'm gone and buried but not everyone reacts to being around a child the same way I do." she admitted. And with that she remained quiet, listening as Blake began to talk. "Hey, I'm not judging." she shook her head. "I couldn't imagine having a dog right now with a new born, but, you have a college aged kid." she paused. "Empty nest syndrome is real so I'm glad you have a reason to stay entertained." she paused. It was only when Blake continued to talk, admitting to calling Silas her boyfriend that made Sutton's smile widen a little. "That's definitely some news." she smiled, though couldn't help but feel a little protective over her friend. Especially considering she'd remembered the store of Blake and Silas vividly. "I'm happy for you, B." she smiled, nodding enthusiastically. "I know not everyone gets a second chance with the person they truly love, so, I'm happy to see this unfold the way it was always supposed to." @blakewest

[coralie--olsen]

"I don't think I ever saw them in Portland, but maybe I just wasn't looking." She laughed softly as the woman recalled the childhood memory. "But at least you made an effort. At that age, it still feels like a big thing, even if it didn't get any dogs back home." Coralie did really want to make a solid effort in finding this little guy's home. She couldn't imagine how distraught she would be if she had a dog that was lost. "Isn't that what us women are best at? Multitasking?" she asked with a wink. "Okay. Take your time. I don't think we need to run a marathon to find this guy's home." Patting the dogs head, she laughed as he licked her face. "I say we have a good hour or two before the sun goes down." Turning on her heel, she began down the opposite direction of where she had come from, her eyes scanning the area as she walked, making sure to stay close to the woman. "I'm Coralie by the way. I totally owe you something for helping me, even if we don't end up finding an owner."

[suttonmjames]

"Unfortunately I'm no stranger to strays." she exhaled, looking over at the other, smile widening a little. "I remember there was one time my brother and I tried to sneak a dog into our back yard because it looked just like the dog we'd had that ran away. I think Griffin was convinced it was him, but -" Sutton shrugged, realizing she was rambling. "I'm just happy this little guy found himself someone willing to help him. We don't find many people like you these days." she exhaled. It was obvious the other had a heart of gold, something she'd grown to learn about most of Kismet Harbor now that she was living here. "I feel like I've gotten a lot better at multitasking since becoming a mother." she laughed with a nod. "Not because I always want to but because being a mom doesn't slow down; and I have to feed myself to feed him." She was thankful that she had a community here that helped her; but she also knew that at some point she'd have to get used to doing it solo. Add work into the mix and she wasn't sure how she'd manage but she was thankful she didn't have to worry about that for a bit. Turning in the direction the other was headed, Sutton offered a nod of her head. "That's such a pretty name!" she smiled. "I'm Sutton. And you don't owe me anything at all; I hope we can find whoever this little guy belongs to." @coralie--olsen

[rosadelavega]

"Yeah pregnancies can be rough. Or so I heard." A quick catch, for she was not about to swap pregnancy stories, not just with her but with anyone. She shook her head and was ready to move on from the topic, which she knew was going to be a feat seeing as there was a literal infant in front of her. "You think that has to do with the smell? You don't inhale the coffee as much so when you taste it, it's just that much stronger?" She weighed in her thoughts, glad to be talking coffee rather than babies. "That's smart though. I should do that. But I'd need a coffee machine first that works on beans and not on coffeepads." She let out a short laugh, hands folded on her lap again. And Rosa was not going to waste that much money on a coffee machine. She could buy like ten or twenty coffees for that money. @suttonmjames

[suttonmjames]

Sutton wasn't one to stray away from talks of pregnancy, at least she didn't think she would normally, but, her pregnancy while she'd been fortunate had been easy as far as symptoms went, she wasn't in the mood to talk about how mentally draining it had been. So when the other gave her a reason for an out, Sutton ran with it. "You know -" she paused, looking up at the other from her son who had started making noises as he squirmed in his mother's arms. "I hadn't considered that the smell could be affecting taste buds but that's probably the most logical explanation anyone has ever given me." she nodded, smile growing. "Good thinking." A compliment, even if the statement had come across as less than; almost as if she were trying to move onto the next topic. As the other mentioned needing a coffee pot that allowed for beans rather than coffee pods, Sutton nodded. "I bought one specifically because I tend to take a thermos of coffee to work with me every morning. Or I did when I worked in Philadelphia, between me and my husband we'd go through two pots just preparing for our morning so it ultimately was cheaper." she stated. "But it's nothing fancy just a simple coffee pot that allows for full pots instead of individual cups. Worth the money -" a pause. "Or it used to be; I can't have as much as I did then. Kind of why I'd rather just come out and buy a cup from somewhere local. Feels less wasteful." @rosadelavega

[elianxbrowne]

"I did, yes." He said with a nod of his head, holding up his phone. "I've got it here, too, in a folder with all the other information we talked about." Staying organized was key to renovations, Elian had found out from the very beginning of his career. "Okay, perfect." He responded to her, nodding his head once more. "I appreciate the faith in my work and in me. It does mean a lot coming from a new client, especially in residential work." Typically Eli took on corporate clients. "Do you want to go over a schedule of when it would work to bring in the renovation crew? I would tell you that this room should only take two weeks but you'll find out that if it can go wrong, it just might so I like to estimate at least two more additional weeks and that way we are all happy when it gets done somewhere in-between." @suttonmjames

[suttonmjames]

"I'm a sucker for good organization." Sutton smiled, offering the other a nod of approval. She had always admired organization in it's own way; but when it came to the work place it made her even happier. "That's what makes you the man for the job." she laughed. Though, if she were being honest, she'd have picked Elian and his business from the beginning simply because of how well their consultation appointment had gone. "I think talking a schedule would be ideal." she nodded. "I can make arrangements to stay somewhere else if I'm going to be in the way, so, maybe start with a schedule." she nodded, offering him a small smile. "What is it looking like right now?" @elianxbrowne

[rosadelavega]

Good eye. Like it was hard to miss. Yet Rosa kept that practiced perfect smile on her lips, her eyes focused on the woman rather than the baby, which she knew was the opposite of what most people would do whenever there was a baby in the room. They were like magnets, drawing you in. But not Rosa. She was on the opposite end of that magnet, being pushed away instead. It was hard not to think about her own trauma and she refused to think about what her child looked like. She found it far better to keep denying the fact she had one. "You must be exhausted." She stated, which wasn't that hard to spot as she looked like she had barely slept. That along with the mismatched shoes which she doubted was a fashion statement, she was fairly confident in her observation. "The coffee at home doesn't kick in as hard as it does here, huh?" @suttonmjames

[suttonmjames]

While Sutton assumed the other's eyes were on her son, Sutton's were. Where they'd been plastered for the majority of her days since he'd been born just over a month ago. She was in awe, so she never blamed people for staring. As the other spoke, Sutton let herself laugh a little, only shifting her gaze when she made sure her shoulder was clean and her son was content. "Definitely am." she nodded. "I don't think I've slept properly in a year." she exhaled, hoping she didn't open the topic up for longer than necessary; she wasn't in the mindset to talk about her late husband at this moment. "Coffee at home never hits the spot really though does it?" she laughed. "It always tastes better and stronger when someone else makes it." she shrugged. "I do love their coffee so much though that I try to buy a bag to keep at home also and I just ran out." @rosadelavega

[elianxbrowne]

As Eli stood in the living room, he shook his head at her words. "It's not a problem at all." When it came to his job, it was so much more than people assumed. The clients were the basis of everything at the end of the day. "Honestly, in this line of work, last minute is when people are getting serious about the project." He let out a huff of laughter, a faint smile curling against his lips. "Lead the way," he gestured to Sutton. "We will take this one room at a time so it doesn't feel bigger than it has to." He could imagine being a new mom was overwhelming enough. @suttonmjames

[suttonmjames]

"I guess I've never really thought about that, but you make a fair point." Sutton added with a laugh, shifting so that her son was cradled in her arms, making her way to the room that would be the first on the list of renovations. "I don't know if you got my email but I sent over my thoughts, and the measurements that we wrote down at the consultation appointment before this." she stated. "I don't really have any changes to made just do whatever it takes. I trust you." @elianxbrowne

[coralie--olsen]

Coralie knew it would be highly unlikely that the woman would recognize the dog, but it was worth a try. If worse came to worse, she'd have to bring the pup home and try searching tomorrow. "Didn't think so," she said with a sigh. "Down the road, down an alley—over there." She pointed in a direction behind her. "As much as I'd love to just take him and keep him, I can't do that without at least trying to find where he belongs. That would be wrong." Even if she wasn't interested in the idea currently, she wasn't completely against it. "Are you sure? You're not busy?" she questioned, looking down at the stroller. "I've already covered this street. I think we should just keep going."

[suttonmjames]

"I feel like lost dogs are nearly as common here as they were back home in Philadelphia." she admitted with a small sigh. "I used to put up flyers with my own hand drawn photos as a kid but you can only imagine how far that went; when you're five all your dogs look the same. And most of those are unrecognizable." she admitted with a laugh. She listened when the other stated she'd love to just take him, but she knew that she couldn't justifiably do so without searching for his owner first. "I'm sure whoever he does belong to will appreciate you doing your best to find them." she offered, smile widening. "I'm not." she shook her head, looking at the stroller. "We're just on a stroll. So nothing I can't do while we multitask." she added, gaze shifting in the direction the other was pointing in. "I was just about to ask you which direction you'd already been to." she nodded. "Perfect. Lead the way, I'll be behind you; I can't walk, too fast but I'll help you." @coralie--olsen

[keithxjohnson]

He did love to take his dogs out it was fun for all of them to get out and about. But due to the dogs' coats, the weather sometimes made things hard. He did have rain jackets and little shoes, but there were days his dogs didnt want to deal with it. Hearing his name, he turned to see Sutton and smiled, glad to see she was out and about. "Keith, or Kenny, please." They were not in the office anymore; he wasn't her doctor at the moment. "Wonderful to see you too," he smiled. "But thank you, the girls are very pretty but a lot of work " both dogs had such long hair. "But please do not my wife would end me if I came home with one less dog" he teased with a smile "But how is Finley?" he asked happy to see the baby once more. "But he's getting big already," he smiled. @suttonmjames

[suttonmjames]

"Kenny." Sutton corrected, though she wouldn't deny it felt odd. Not because she didn't think he deserved it, but because Sutton had a hard time switching from professional to personal in most cases, especially with her doctor. "I am in no position to have a dog right now, nor would I want you gone so I'll spare you this time." she smiled. "But they are beautiful. I can tell they're well loved." she admitted. Eyes shifting from the doctor to the infant in her arms, Sutton smiled, shifting him so that the doctor could see his face. "He's the best thing that's ever happened to me." she admitted. "We come outside a lot, and I know that a lot of people say that under a month old we have to keep them safe but it's genuinely the only place he's happiest." she admitted. Being born with a slight cleft lip had made things like eating, using a pacifier and sometimes in Sutton's opinion existing harder for Finley, so she was determined to do anything she could to make the infant happy. "I'm just happy to have him." @keithxjohnson

[coralie--olsen]

Closed starter for @suttonmjames Where: Downtown, Kismet Harbor

Coralie had been roaming the street when a small dog running around caught her eye. For the last few hours, she'd been chasing the dog, trying to keep it from running into the street. It didn't have a collar, and she wasn't sure if it belonged to anyone, but now she felt responsible for its safety. Eventually, she was able to chase it down a dead-end alleyway and get it into her hands. She wasn't interested in having a pet right now, but she couldn't have just left it. Now, she needed to find someone who might own the dog.

With the animal in her arms, she began down the sidewalk, her eyes scanning for anyone who looked like they knew the dog, but it didn't seem like anyone did. It was getting late, and soon she would have to go home. Her sight set upon a woman, and though the other didn't seem to be looking at the dog with any recognition, she hoped the other might know who it belonged to. "Hey," she said, tapping the other's shoulder. "Do you know this dog? I've spent hours searching for his owner but I'm not having much luck. It's a long shot, but I'm hoping you may recognize him."

[suttonmjames]

Taking a stroll with her newborn had become one of Sutton's favorite ways to spend the day. She'd never been one that loved being inside all day, so, when she had the chance to get out of the house she didn't typically take that for granted. She'd found a tree to get some shade, taking the opportunity to stop long enough to feed her son and then take another stroll up the other side of the street eagerly trying to find something to either eat, shop for or watch as she pushed the stroller. She'd actually gotten so distracted watching the older kids in the gymnastics place through the window that she hadn't even realized someone else had approached.

"Oh." Sutton smiled, jumping just slightly as she turned her attention to the other. "Uh, no unfortunately they little guy doesn't look very familiar to me." she exhaled. "Where did you find him? Maybe I can help you find his owner." She hated the idea of knowing someone was likely looking for him and hadn't found him yet. @coralie--olsen

[suttonmjames]

✦ closed starter for @elianxbrowne ✦ based on: 🍼| where sutton finally moves forward with those renovations

"Thank you for coming out so last minute." Sutton exhaled, voice soft as she cradled her son against her chest. New mom life hadn't exactly been easy, yet she wouldn't say it was hard either. Challenging. Different. Exhausting. Those were all words she'd use to describe this transition. And as she stood in her living room, she was beginning to feel the overwhelming reality of how much these renovations were going to be also. "I know we talked briefly about this awhile ago and then I never got back to you." she exhaled. "I'm happy we're finally making our way to get this started. Let me show you the room that I think needs to be renovated first."

[keithxjohnson]

Today, Keith was at the park with his dogs, Sofia, the rough collie, and Rachel, the Shetland sheepdog. He loved his dogs. He loved that they looked the same, even though one was smaller than the other. Keith and his wife had had the breeds over the years and always loved to have them in the home. He was out, and about jobgging around the park, Sofia was at his side, nearly leading the way, while Rachel was totting along just behind him.

He slowed down and chuckled, "Come on, Rachel, I know you can keep up," he teased his dog. She was younger, but just a spoiled girl. "Your mom spoils you," he teased. As he stopped, got his water, took a sip, and then went to get his dog's water. "I guess we can take a break," he smiled as he moved to sit down on a bench.

open to all 0/2 as long as I have not made you a statrter

[suttonmjames]

The sunshine had been good for Sutton's soul, and being able to enjoy it with her brother was something she was thankful for. Her life hadn't looked exactly like she wanted it to over the course of the last few months, but, having family with her here in Kismet Harbor had been helpful. Being at the park was something she'd loved; the fresh air had been good for her and it helped that Finley enjoyed it too. She'd taken a break on a bench nearby as Griffin had decided to run a bit with his own dog, Huckleberry, something that she knew was good for them as well. She'd lost sight of them a bit ago, but was content people watching. She hadn't quite realized that she did in fact recognize the voice that had joined her, yet, as she looked over she felt herself relax. "Dr. Johnson, hello." Sutton smiled, turning a bit to look at him. "I'm happy to see you. Your dog is beautiful, hi." she spoke to the dog similarly to how she'd talk to the baby in her arms. "You're a cute thing. Don't let me brother find her she may go missing." she joked. @keithxjohnson

[rosadelavega]

closed starter for @suttonmjames

Rosa was quite a realist if she had to be. Her life kind of came with that considering all she'd been through. And she knew that if she decided to go out and enjoy a cup of coffee, way too oversized, she would have to witness crying children or children on a sugar rush when their parent wasn't able to say no to them wanting a donut or a cake on display. She was usually quite good at avoiding them, but here she was. She sat right in front of a woman who had taken, what it looked like, a very young baby out for a stroll, only for it to start crying as soon as she had placed her order. Rosa couldn't help it, and found herself staring at the woman with what could be called a 'resting bitchface'. In all truth she was trying her hardest not to pull a face, for children and specifically babies made her uneasy. Yet when in an attempt to calm the infant down, Rosa saw how a trail of throwup had collected on the woman's shoulder, slowly making it's way down her arm. "Oh shit." She said, not even sure why she felt obligated to help, but eventually grabbed the tissue dispenser from a nearby table-- earning her a curse from the person who had just reached out to it to grab one themselves and held it out to the woman. "Here you go."

[suttonmjames]

Sutton had nearly regretted taking Finley out for a stroll the second they'd left the house. She was sleep deprived, and thankfully she'd been healing decent enough she wasn't permitted not to drive, but when she'd noticed she'd managed to leave the house with mismatched shoes and hair that was still in a messy bun from the day prior, she found herself questioning if she were making the right decision. She probably should've waited for her brother or best friend to come over to help but she had to get used to doing this alone eventually. It was only going to be easier if she did it sooner rather than later, right? As she'd sat at the nearest table after ordering herself a treat for making it this far in the morning she'd nearly burst into tears herself when Finley had once again started screaming. She didn't blame him; being born with a cleft lip made it harder for him to eat, which in result had made it harder for him to remain satisfied for long, yet, one thing Sutton had learned was that bouncing - as exhausting as it was - had been the one thing that soothed him nearly immediately. She'd gone into mom mode, bouncing him gently as she hummed softly, so in the zone she hadn't even noticed at first that he'd thrown up no her shoulder. Or maybe she was just too numb to realize it before now. It was only when the other spoke she let her attention shift, offering the girl a small smile. "Thank you." she exhaled, taking a napkin from the dispenser and wiping at her shoulder. "I hadn't even noticed yet. Good eye." @rosadelavega

[sydneyxvanpersie]

"That's great," she smiled. Though she didn't know the other woman she could easily sense her excitement around having a baby. Sydney didn't know if she would ever have children herself, but she loved being around them. "The first is always exciting," she stated, remembering her first chance to spoil in her own family. "I think that's becoming increasingly more popular." Sydney nodded her head, "Which if I ever have kids, I don't think I would want to know either." @suttonmjames

[suttonmjames]

"I've noticed that." Sutton smiled. "That people seem to be waiting for the birth to find out the gender of their babies. Which isn't why I did it I just -" she paused. "My husband always wanted to be surprised and because he's no longer here I figured it was a good way to honor him." she admitted for what felt like the first time out loud. "I am excited though." she nodded. "Nervous, but excited." she smiled. "I just can't wait to meet them." @sydneyxvanpersie

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