#crumblingdcwn

[legends-and-savages]

@crumblingdcwn liked for a starter with Quinlan

Quinlan was walking toward the bulls. They had a few here, and while he was just here in that capacity today it was enough. He was sure that everything was fine and went over toward the horses. The ranch was considering dabbling into horses, and Mateo trusted his judgement. So he walked there with a purpose of finding someone who knew something about horses.

[abbyissharp]

@crumblingdcwn || wanted a starter

Abby stepped off the plane in Denver. She was excited to visit Lauren, and for once, it wasn't a trip to Los Angeles. Not that Abby didn't like Los Angeles, she wanted a slower pace for this trip. Plus, Denver was absolutely beautiful. It had been so long since she'd seen her friend in person. At least six months.

There was a car waiting for her. She smiled kindly at the driver as she approached. Without a word, he opened the door for her. She slid into the car, taking her phone out of her bag to text Lauren that she'd made it. Once her luggage was in the car, the car was off to Lauren's home.

[legends-and-savages]

@crumblingdcwn liked for a starter with Mateo

If there was one thing any rodeo could be counted on it was being loud. Quinlan had been left in charge of his children because he was going to be in the chute with Finn, but that was later. For now he was walking looking at what was to offer because one of these smaller ones was certainly a little different. He considered trying his hand at one of the small stands for a prize.

[legends-and-savages]

@crumblingdcwn liked for a starter with Finn

Finn let out a hum as he walked over toward one of the food stalls. Gabriella had begged her "favorite" uncle Finn for a snack, and he had a hard time telling her no. He wasn't on the docket for this rodeo, but Quinlan was and they made it a family thing. On his way over though he got a little sidetracked by the horses. He walked toward the fencing. "They are gorgeous." He said to himself. Not realizing anyone was close by.

[deliverslife]

The Fundraising Gala (Hannah + Lauren)

@crumblingdcwn & I plotted!

When: Late December 2025

The Women's Hospital was having its annual end-of-year fundraising gala and, although she was already on maternity leave, Doctor Hannah Spencer felt obliged to make an appearance. She was, after all, one of the senior staff and was a stubborn bull when it came to events; when she said she would do something, she did it.

Just because she was nine months pregnant didn't mean Hannah wasn't going to put some effort in for tonight. A cute little, blue, one-shoulder number that accentuated her bump without being constricting. Flats, of course. Something that demonstrated how proud she was of her body while also being comfortable. For her, that was everything these days.

Word had gotten around that a few of the major donors were to be in attendance tonight. One such person, a Lauren Colby, was of particular interest to the doctor. A powerful woman in her own right. A bit spoiled in her younger years, so she'd heard, but that was hardly the most grievous sin. So, when Hannah arrived at seven o'clock sharp (ever punctual), she made a point of introducing herself to Lauren at the first available opportunity.

"Miss Colby. What an honor to finally meet you! It is great to put a face to the name. I am Doctor Hannah Spencer, one of the senior attendings on staff. How was your flight? Not too long, I hope. Are you in town only for tonight or will you be staying to ring in the new year?"

[storiesfabled-a]

@crumblingdcwn asked: i can’t believe you’re just gonna walk away from the best thing that ever happened to you.

Christopher could only send a glare over in Lauren's direction. It wasn't as though he were walking away for the hell of it. There were some things that he could not forgive, and essentially being lied to was one of them. Okay, maybe that was exaggerating a bit; she hadn't technically lied but she had omitted part of the truth, and in Christopher's mind it was basically the same thing.

"You think highly mightily of yourself, don't ya, Lauren? Who're you to say you're the best thing to ever happen to me? You don't know nothin' about who I am or who I've been with before. We both knew this was a long time comin' so I don't know why you're fightin' me on it now."

[storiesfabled-a]

@crumblingdcwn asked: "I'm attracted to men but at what cost?"

A small snort left Olivia's nose at Lauren's words, though she could definitely relate to the sentiment. "Seriously, why are men so damn awful? I met an older guy once who saw me in the bar and thought he could pick me up by tellin' me how great he was in bed and that I didn't know what I was missin'." She rolled her eyes; it definitely wasn't the first, nor would it likely be the last, time she had to deal with that but each time was just as annoying as the last.

"What happened this time? Dude stand you up or did you find out too late somebody was an asshole?"

[storiesfabled-a]

@crumblingdcwn asked: you can't just show up here unannounced.

"I wouldn't have to if you would answer my calls or texts." Christopher crossed his arms as he stared at Lauren in the doorway, refusing to leave. While he wasn't usually this way, he also had no plans to put his stubbornness aside. "C'mon Lauren, what did you expect me to do? I haven't heard from you in almost two weeks." Perhaps that should have been his cue to leave well enough alone, but Chris wasn't going to give up that easily.

"What's going on?"