“I’m a lawyer, I wont tell you anything but I will find out all I need to know about you.” he smirked and then nodded. “ So are you all day news anchor or just a certain time like the morning or early evening?”
“Oh, so you must think a few of these might get me talking, huh?” She sipped her drink once it was put in front of her. “Morning as of now. I’m looking at being the new sports person. By I’m looking at it, they’re all waiting on the guy that’s doing it now to leave and give me the position.” She smiled before raising a brow. “Criminal or civil law?”
“ that’s awesome!! ” mav nodded his head, excited that his sister was getting comfortable here. he wanted her happy, he hated what she had gone through, thats why he stuck with the ’ new town, new start ’ when he tried convincing her to move to portland. “ he loves you so much, im so glad hes good for you ” he chuckled.
“I know! It’s incredible.” She beamed. “Right now, they’ve got someone on sports, but they’re thinking about if that person ever leaves, I might get their spot because I keep up with everything. I like where I’m at though, it’s fun being in like the group on the morning news.” She wouldn’t know what she would have done without her job. Working and helping with the baby were the two things that got her through her day. “I just have a way with kids, bub. All those years of helping at basketball camp weren’t for nothing.”
Max smiled and sipped his drink. “ Oh you want me to tell you about what was almost leaked. Ok get this down… Not a chance in hell am I telling you anything.” Max smirked and ordered them both a drink. “ You must have something for the news tomorrow, There is always something happening in this place.”
“You act like I’d write the story. I’m just the story teller.” she glanced at the drinks set in front of them. “You think a few more of these and asking the right questions would get you talking?” She teased. “Trust me, I wouldn’t actually say anything. Everything we talk about is predetermined before we even sit down.”
“ im glad she came to visit, i think shes feeling the empty nest syndrome with you being here too ” he chuckled softly, he loved his mother and he would prefer her being closer but she was her own person and he wasnt blaming her, she deserved some alone time after two kids. he made a silly face at grayson in his sisters arms “ hows the city treating you ?? ”
“One day it’ll be you.” She teased. She traced a fingertip lightly over the baby’s face as she walked with him. “Maybe hopefully, me too.” She thought to herself. She’d be lying if she didn’t think about her ex almost daily and what could have been, but she wouldn’t let it affect her at that moment. “It’s good! I’ve always loved the city, you know that. The station has been so welcoming, and I think a fair amount of viewers like me so far.”
Camden was sitting in a somewhat posh coffee lounge at a low table, laptop balanced on his knees as he looked through a gallery of photos of a home still in the Tigard neighborhood. The oversized ceramic mug of hot cocoa he’d ordered was half gone and growing cold as his focus had mostly been on the screen before him. Pushing his reading glasses down the bridge of his nose, he peered over them for a moment and then sat back in the cushy chair with a sigh, speaking to no one in particular. “I wish this was as fun as it looked on TV. Then again, having a realtor would probably help there.”
Melody glanced at his screen when he spoke. “Are you buying or renting?” She rented out a two bedroom apartment when she first moved there in hopes of finding a roommate but never having luck or even reaching out to anyone. She could easily survive on her own, but it’d be a little less stressful and lonely with another person. “I’ve got a two bed in Beaverton if you might be interested.”
for the past decade and some change, johnny had called december ‘hell month’ for very good reason. but this past month had been more hellish than he could have ever prepared for. now that he was emerging once more, it was like he was gasping for air. ideally, he wouldn’t have wanted to make that part obvious, but there wasn’t much he could do at this point. “didn’t your mama ever tell you staring’s not polite?” he said to the pair of eyes he felt on him.
Melody was quick to get lost inside her own head without really realizing where she was looking. She came back when she heard the man speak to her. “Right, sorry. I zoned out for a minute. I was up late last night, my friend was going through a breakup and she just kept-. I’m sorry, you don’t care, I’ll stop.”
“ Its been a long ass day.” Max said as he played with his glass of scotch. “ Still, I managed to get someone out of jail and stopped something being leaked to the press I think that deserves another drink. You want one?”
Melody crossed her legs with a smile. “I’ll drink as many as you’re willing to give me.” She raised a brow. “And what didn’t you let get leaked? I could have actually had something other than the weather to tell in the morning.”
mav let out a soft sigh as he nodded his head slightly, handing over his son. “ i really really appreciate you. ” he assured her, a smile growing on his lips. “ have you talked to mom much since youve been in town?? ” he was enjoying his sister being here. he missed her and she was definitely helpful.
Melody took the small baby in her arms. She cradled him in her arms and shushed him as she walked around. She paced around her brother’s apartment bouncing him lightly. “I have, we had lunch earlier when I left work. It’s been so good to see her, and you two of course.”
“Do you think it’s too late to send out invites for a New Years Eve party? Maybe it’s my search for a sense of adventure but part of me would love to have my house full and champagne just flowing every. Give Gatsby a run for his money.”
“It might be, but it wouldn’t hurt. I don’t have anything for New Year’s, so I’d be there. I can throw it on the broadcast in the morning if you’d like.” She joked.
★ ━ ( madelaine petsch, female, she/her ) ━ ★ the other day i ran into MELODY BURKLEY. it’s funny because i was just thinking about how the TWENTY-THREE YEAR OLD’s birthday was on JULY 14TH and how the last time i sawher, MEL was EXCITED, SMART & LOYAL, but could also be IMPATIENT,OVERPROTECTIVE, & THIN SKINNED. anyway, she has been living inBEAVERTON & ALOHA for A MONTH & currently works as a NEWS ANCHOR.
“Mavs, just let me hold him for a bit, yeah? I’ll get him to sleep, don’t fret.” She smiled as she gently took the baby into her arms. “Come on, buddy, Aunt Melly’s got you now.”
★ ━ ( madelaine petsch, female, she/her ) ━ ★ the other day i ran into MELODY BURKLEY. it’s funny because i was just thinking about how the TWENTY-THREE YEAR OLD’s birthday was on JULY 14TH and how the last time i saw her, MEL was EXCITED, SMART & LOYAL, but could also be IMPATIENT, OVERPROTECTIVE, & THIN SKINNED. anyway, she has been living in BEAVERTON & ALOHA for A MONTH & currently works as a NEWS ANCHOR.
★ ━ ( madelaine petsch, female, she/her ) ━ ★ the other day i ran into MELODY BURKLEY. it’s funny because i was just thinking about how the TWENTY-THREE YEAR OLD’s birthday was on JULY 14TH and how the last time i sawher, MEL was EXCITED, SMART & LOYAL, but could also be IMPATIENT,OVERPROTECTIVE, & THIN SKINNED. anyway, she has been living inBEAVERTON & ALOHA for A MONTH & currently works as a NEWS ANCHOR.
hello!!! i’m so happy o be here!! this is melody and i’m emily. im gonna give all the info for mel i can right now! it’s a little sad, but she’s happy w who she is. !
she’s 23
she’s mav’s older sister.
a little backstory. !
she was that BITCH in hs. no one could tell her anything. the boys loved her, girls loved her, everyone loved her.
she wasn’t the type to hoe around, but if she wanted you, she had you.
she never split up relationships, just waited until they were over.
she is n o t shy
she graduated valedictorian of her class and gave a hella entertaining speech. she’s super smart
she was a football cheerleader and captain of the basketball team.
when it came to college, she kept playing basketball. she got scouted and went on full scholarship for bball.
she went into communications, she’s always kinda liked the idea of news broadcasting
during her junior year, she was in a car accident that shattered her kneecap and hip and some bones in between. it ultimately stopped her from playing and she’s graduated w an honorary mvp, bc she really was.
after college, she got a job as a news broadcaster and she LOVES it
when it comes to love, she met a boy her sophomore year of college, she ditched her high school ways for the most part. he was a year older, was a basketball player, a whole package, and she wanted him
so bad that she did everything she could to be around him
when they finally started seeing each other, she was smitten and so was he. they were soulmates probably.
when she got hurt, he stood by her side and helped her through it, and was there to teach her to walk again and everything.
they got engaged after she graduated and were really close starting to finalize everything for the wedding when she found out he had been sleeping w her maid of honor.
she wanted to make it work because she really loved him, but every time she saw him or her she felt sick. they stayed together for a month before calling it all off. like in the month she’s lived ther!
im gonna say things ended recently bc sad drama
she lives alone rn in a SMALL two room apartment . and she’s been so attached to a person she gets real lonely sometimes
she’s finding her place again really. aint no strings to hold her down at this point
she’s still on the news every morning and night, she loves it. she had a phat rock of an engagement ring when she first started, and now she doesn’t wear it, so comments are a little wild about ‘yo im tryin to smash melody can yall help me out’ and stuff which she finds funny.
she’s just trying to have fun and be happy
Also she’s only lived here for a month to be closer to her bro and away from her ex man
here’s some plots!!
a best friend - obv someone that wasnt her maid of honor. probaly someone she met when moving to portbay. can be male or female but prefer female on this one whoops
a potential next roommate?? she might live small, but there is an extra room and she’s not tryin to be too lonely
a guy thats known her for a while even when she was engaged that was always like ‘i’ll be here to pick up the pieces when it goes wrong ;)’ and like now it crumbled he’s just like awkwardly rubbing her back like ‘i mean im here ??’ but its cute
if theres anyone that works w the news company ??? a coworker would be ncie A COHOST WOW
a neighbor who probably hears her crying and just comes over to help her feel better lol
im trying to think of some more stuff
she’s pretty flexible as a person so im open to just about anything!!
