Capt. Theo Browning

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[theobrowningfd]

Theo Browning at your service. 45 year old firefighter with the Merrock Fire Department. Big brother to Jason, and Cordelia, brother-in-law to Cage. Father to Riley, Lilly, Charlotte, and Blake. Uncle to Rosalyn, Colton, Shawn, Cienna, and Ronan. Currently at the rank of Captain in the MFD. Loves fishing, the outdoors, his kids, his siblings, and his work. In love with his girlfriend, Tamara. Always trying to be the best man he can be. (Jesse Spencer)

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[cordelianewman]

I was out of the house enough that that wasn't an issue. Still had dance lessons, workouts I was expected, cheer team stuff never really ended. Add in between backwoods parties, sneaking around with Cage, I was able to not spend as much time as you would think during the summer with them. I managed better than I think you both realized, I always could play off the gotta keep in shape thing and suddenly they would back off thinking that was what I was doing. He's good, he's excited, nervous, but that's normal I think. I'm not really sure what I'm feeling right now. My emotions are kind of all over the place and nowhere at the same time. Think it's just one of those adjusting to post-partum things. He does have to keep a certain GPA but it's not anything that I would consider impressive. You need to keep a 2.3 GPA to keep on a D1 team, I'm expecting at least a 3.0, minimum. Maybe that's me being a hard ass but I want him to realize how important the education part is too. One wrong thing happens, heaven forbid, and sports goes out the window. I want his dreams, I just also want him to know that he is so much more than one thing.

[theobrowningfd]

True, and you have a lot of friends who I'm sure you hung out with. Plus I think we all developed a way to get out of things; like you said with the saying in shape thing. Hey I can't speak for Jace but for me, I always worried about you, and him too. And I still do and probably always will. That's good and I think so too, I'd even say it's very normal to be honest. That's understandable and you're allowed to feel whatever you need to too, and I'm sure that'll ebb and flow as you get closer to graduation and his first semester. That's what I thought, I just wasn't sure what the GPA is he'd need to maintain. Wait, only a 2.3? That seems kind of low to be honest, but what do I know? A 3.0 definitely sounds more like it and a reasonable ask of him for sure, I don't think you're being a hard ass at all. You want what's best for him and for him to understand that life isn't only about football, but education is important too. Especially if football fizzle out after college, he'll have something else to lean on. Trust me I get it, and you're doing a great job at it all.

[joshlane]

It never failed; get out on the open road, enjoy the wind in your face, and next thing… rain. Josh had experienced it so many times on his adventures, the ride starting off well, and then ending in a soaked leather jacket that needed to sit outside to dry by the time he got home. It wasn't his favorite kind of weather to ride in, but… well, a rainy day on the bike was better than a sunny day with no bike, he stood by that. As Theo caught up to him under the underpass, he killed his engine and pulled his own helmet off, letting out a laugh. "Yeah, no kidding. Should we try to wait it out for a few minutes, just in case it's a passing shower? Seems to be dry enough under here and not a lot of traffic, I think we'll be safe."

[theobrowningfd]

It was typical, everything that was going well had to end sometime. Though thankfully it was just rain and nothing worse, plus they were able to pull over and take cover. Theo was just glad that they didn't have any necessary plans or a time constraint, things that would ultimately be affected by the downpour they were in the midst of. Pondering Josh's question, Theo looked out at the rain for a moment, "Hm let's see if it's just passing first? And then if it doesn't end in say like ten minutes, we figure something else out?" He asked, leaning his helmet on his lap.

[theobrowningfd]

"Hey this handsome face needs his beauty sleep," he playfully caressed his own cheek before bursting out into laughter. "Honestly I can't remember the last time I got eight hours. Between work and raising kids, and now babies again, I'm lucky if I get six," he let out a long and drawn out exhale, as he placed the bags with the buns on the table. Being the captain of the firehouse meant extra time after a twenty four hour shift to finish up paper work and go over anything he needed to. And even during those forty eight off, he still didn't get as much sleep as one would hope due to family life. But he loved it all and wouldn't change a thing. "They're all good, Riley and Lilly are getting ready for the end of the school year, and the twins are so so, I forgot how much teething absolutely sucks. How's Mia doing?"

[jj-hayes]

"Oh, really? That sounds like witchcraft to me." JJ playfully rolled his eyes, letting out a laugh and shaking his head. "Yeah, you and me both. I thought I'd be able to get more sleep now that Mia's sleeping through the night, but that hasn't been the case. I'm awake when she's awake, and when she's asleep, that's when I get to do all of the chores around the house and shower. So, I only get about five or six hours of sleep before she's up again." JJ grabbed two beers from the cooler and cracked them open, handing one of them to Theo. "Teething already? Wow, they grow up so fast, don't they?" He chuckled, taking a seat on the patio chair. "Any big plans for the summer?" Sipping his beer, he nodded. "Mia's alright. She's talking in full sentences now, so that's been exciting. I just love getting to know her personality."

[theobrowningfd]

"Witchcraft or good genes? Guess we'll never know," he shrugged before smiling widely and letting out a hearty chuckle. Theo listened with a nod of his head, understanding exactly what JJ was saying as he had gone through the same type of things. "Trust me I get it, and I give any parent props because we function on little sleep but still show up," he sighed, "and I can't even imagine doing it solo. You get extra props. And I always feel horrible leaving Tam with the twins every shift because it's twenty four hours where I can't help." That was his only qualm about work, being away from his family for that long. Thanking him for the beer he took a sip, "yupp. Teething and scooting. And finally recognizing each other, that's the funny part. Like they recognize one another a little bit." Watching each of his kids grow and learn had always been exciting to him. "Nope, though trying to get in as much relaxation as I can is the goal. And oh wow, definitely growing up way too fast."

[kenzie-newman]

spring fling - open

Wrangling children in a studio was one thing, wrangling them out in public was entirely another. Kenzie suddenly didn't envy teachers on field-trips. At least all of the kids she was keeping track of were in a specific costume and that had helped. But the performance had gone smoothly, so she really couldn't complain, and the kids parents had all the collected them to go enjoy the rest of the festival.

Kenzie's hand came up, running through her hair. "Okay, that was slightly more draining that I had expected." She mused, head tilting. "I think I need a little sweet treat."

[theobrowningfd]

Strolling through the spring fling, he wandered about the space as his kids were of with their friends and his twins with were Tam. At some moment, Theo caught himself watching what seemed to be an exhausted adult trying to wrangle a group of kids who seemed to act up every time said adult calmed them down. As he approached, he recognized Kenzie and couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

"That is exactly why I never became a teacher," that wasn't the truth but he could sympathize with teachers. "We get this chaos at the station during field trips. Which are both the most fun and most exhausting days combined."

[theobrowningfd]

Who: @yvainelaurent and Theo

Where: Cobblestone Cafe

When: May 2026

Though he wasn't an avid coffee drinker, Theo had found himself over the course of the last year frequenting Cobblestone Cafe. Growing up he hadn't had the type of father people should have. So when he became one, he vowed to himself to be that kind of man to his own kids and as a firefighter that decision eventually evolved and included others. A friendship started at the café formed into Theo becoming said father figure type to Yvaine.

"Hey," he replied as he sat down across from her at their usual spot, "hope today hasnf been too overwhelming here." He nodded towards the counter, a small line of patrons forming waiting to order. "Thankfully no crazy calls yesterday on shift and no milestones missed from my twins."

[joshlane]

"And don't you forget it," he quipped, grin stretched across his face. There was also the fact that Josh was a good friend who liked to have good people around him, but that was besides the point. When Theo said that he could lead, Josh nodded his head, turning the key to let his engine purr to life and making sure that everything was secure and ready to go.

And then he hit the road. For a long while, it was smooth sailing, with the two either riding one in front of the other, or side by side, taking on long, winding country roads (his favorite to ride on), and some through more populated areas. Eventually, he noticed the small specs of water on his helmet, realized that it was misting. Half an hour later, it was sprinkling, and half an hour after that, he began to feel some fat rain drops. Which meant that they needed to get off the road, which he signaled to Theo by holding his hand out to get his attention, and pointing to an intersection up ahead, with an overpass they could get under.

[theobrowningfd]

Tapping the side of his head, he winked at Josh before replying, "I won't. I'm like an elephant who never forgets." Was that the truth? Probably not, he was human and not everyone had a photographic or eiditic memory but it was something he could still banter about. Everything was ready to go and Theo turned the key in the ignition to roar his bike back to life, the hum of the engine filling his ears.

The open road welcomed them, that is until the clouds started to open. And then the heavens opened, the rain falling down upon them. He didn't have a change of clothes with him but it didn't seem to be pouring just yet. At Josh's signal, he revved his engine to signal he understood and drove to the underpass ahead. After he parked, he took off his helmet, "shit. Looks like the weather is getting angry."

[cordelianewman]

Who didn't enjoy getting ready to be done with school. Know I was looking forward to it back then, now there's more dread than anything knowing that Shawn is graduating. Part of me wants to keep him in Merrock forever where I know he's going to be safe, but part of me also knows that that isn't humanly possible. Oh, the scooting is always adorable, I'm just glad that Ronan is nowhere near that. Too many things happening at once would make me lose it. He does have plenty of time to decide I just hope he remembers the education part is just as important as playing on the field part. He's always been level headed in school but I know college will bring a new set of challenges.

[theobrowningfd]

Touche, though it meant more time with mom and dad. Which is exactly why I tried to never be home during the summers. Well except to try to help you and Jason and shield you from all the shit. But I can imagine the dread, though just means you can make this summer the best he's ever had. Make as many memories as you all can, like a last hurrah of sorts before college. He's got a good head on his shoulders and I am more than sure that he'll be okay, but I get it. We try to keep our kids as close as possible, but one thing I have learned is that eventually we do have to let them be their own person and let them go out on their own. Oh the scooting is, especially when the dogs are trying to copy them or vice versa. He will, and I am sure his coaches will remind him too, he has to keep up a certain gpa to stay on the squad right? Is that still how it is?

[jj-hayes]

"Less than eight hours? That bad, huh?" JJ could not help the laugh that escaped his lips. "How was your shift?" He asked, knowing that being the Fire Captain of Merrock meant many sleepless nights for Theo. Considering that JJ himself had quit his job at the hospital to work fewer hours at the Medical Complex after adopting Mia, he could not even imagine how his friend managed to balance his career and fatherhood. "And how are the kids? Are the twins still sleeping through the night?" JJ checked the lobsters on the grill before closing the lid.

[theobrowningfd]

"Hey this handsome face needs his beauty sleep," he playfully caressed his own cheek before bursting out into laughter. "Honestly I can't remember the last time I got eight hours. Between work and raising kids, and now babies again, I'm lucky if I get six," he let out a long and drawn out exhale, as he placed the bags with the buns on the table. Being the captain of the firehouse meant extra time after a twenty four hour shift to finish up paper work and go over anything he needed to. And even during those forty eight off, he still didn't get as much sleep as one would hope due to family life. But he loved it all and wouldn't change a thing. "They're all good, Riley and Lilly are getting ready for the end of the school year, and the twins are so so, I forgot how much teething absolutely sucks. How's Mia doing?"

[jj-hayes]

STATUS: CLOSED (@theobrowningfd)

LOCATION: JJ's home, Suburbs.

Now that the weather had gotten warm enough, JJ had decided that it was time to bring out the grill for the first time this season. With his parents taking Mia for the rest of the night, he figured that he would ask Theo if he wanted to come over for dinner. It had been a while since the two of them had hung out, and JJ would do anything to spend even an hour with another adult these days. He had picked up a few lobsters on his way home from work. So, when his friend arrived, JJ had already fired up the grill. "Hey, so glad you made it! Lobsters are on the grill, and beers are in the cooler. Did you bring the buns?"

[theobrowningfd]

One of Theo's favorite parts of the warm weather included the grill, sitting around a table outside that was filled with food and just chatting and hanging out with family and friends. Having a friend's dinner with JJ was just what he had needed after a long and stressful day after a long and stressful shift the day before. "Hey!" He replied with a grin, holding up a grocery bag, "wouldn't miss it for the world! And of course I did. I might be running on less than eight hours of sleep but I couldn't forget the buns!"

[cappingchicagofire]

[theobrowningfd]

@drtamarahayes

[joshlane]

"That's why I've kept you around for so long," he replied with a laugh, shrugging both shoulders. That, and Theo was a good guy. But food went a long way towards making friendships last, no one could really deny that one. And when you were on a long bike ride, there was nothing wrong with making sure that you were well fed and hydrated, of course. "I guess that is a small mercy," he didn't really want to ride in the rain, either, but it was better to deal with rain than slippery road conditions if snow started falling. Revving his engine, he fixed his chins trap on his helmet and nodded. "Alright, let's hit the road."

[theobrowningfd]

"Ahhh," Theo said with an understanding nod and a wide grin, "so that's the real reason. Got it." He knew Josh was merely teasing, decades of friendship makes for some fun banter between people. And thankfully they could do so with one another. Making sure they'd be well fed and have enough drinks, he might have gone overboard but it was good to be prepared. "A small one?" He asked with a slight chuckle, "but anything is better than ice and snow that's for sure." He nodded and the agreed before putting his gloves and helmet back on and revved his engine. "You lead and I'll follow!"

[theobrowningfd]

Happy Mother's day @cordelianewman!

Love,

Theo

[joshlane]

Those weird months in between spring and summer, when Merrock's weather couldn't quite make up his mind, drove Josh insane. He wanted to be out on his bike, and not just one of those quick jaunts from his house to the garage, or out to the community center -- he wanted a good hour, two, with nothing but the open road. Thankfully, Theo seemed to have the same idea in mind, and Josh let out a laugh as he topped off the rest of his gas tank, nodding his head. "Now that I know we won't starve, yeah," not that he would have expected that -- they were normally pretty good at being loaded up with goodies. He wasn't twenty-something wearing all leather and taking chances anymore. "Absolutely," he grinned, reaching for his helmet. "I think we might be racing some of those clouds back there, but... that just makes it more of an adventure, right?"

[theobrowningfd]

"Oh with me, you know we'll never starve," he chuckled and reached back to pat the bag of food and snacks he had packed. A good combination of healthy foods and not do healthy ones, as to satisfy their sweet tooth if need be. Though by nature he was pretty good at packing enough food and snacks, he was also a father and a firefighter who usually thought of everything in case of emergency. Looking up at the clouds and then at Josh, he nodded, "let's just hope we can maybe out run them," he paused to laugh. "Actually it does make it all the more fun. Plus thankfully it's not cold and it ain't snow!"

[theobrowningfd]

Who: @joshlane and Theo

Where: Various Locations

When: May 2026

With the new month and the nice weather creeping on in, Theo found himself itching for some change of scenery. After texting Josh about getting the bikes out for a ride, they set up a time and place to get the engines revving. Checking the bike after being in the garage for the season, Theo filled it up with gas and met Josh in the lot of On Your Way. "Got a side sack filled with snacks and drinks, a full tank of gas, and now we just need to figure out what open road we're tackling," he grinned as he took off his riding gloves, leaning them on the handlebars of his bike. "Ready for the first ride of the season?"

[theobrowningfd]

[fionnoconnor]

who: fionn & open !!where: polished brass market when: 21 april, in the afternoon

✐ᝰ. fionn lingered near the counter, sorting through a small pile of mismatched items that hadn’t quite found their place yet.

“ i'm just saying, ” he went on, lowering his voice. “ if we're going to coexist as professionals, there has to be a baseline level of mutual respect. i don't come into your - well. everything is technically your domain, but that's beside the point - ”

barry blinked at him - slow, unimpressed, entirely unmoved.

it was then that fionn heard the footsteps of the approaching customer. of course the first customer of the day appeared now. he straightened immediately, hands smoothing down the front of his shirt as though that might undo all of that, and waved...for some reason.

“ ...i was not, ” he added, with forced composure, “ losing an argument with my cat. ”

[theobrowningfd]

Of course Theo would usually just go to his brother-in-law for spare parts for different projects from his honey do list. But he didn't want to bother Cage or his sister, they had a newborn and Theo knew exactly how exhausting it was. So he opted to head to Polished Brass Market in search of some new light switch frames for his home.

As he stepped inside, he could hear someone speaking, and the curiosity got the better of him. As he approached, he kept quiet and listened, finally able to see what was going on when he got closer.

"I didn't," he shook his head and put up his hands, "no judgement here. You should hear me talking to the dogs or the twins when I'm working around the house."