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As long as you love me | Brynn’s Future

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." - Lao Tzu

At the end of her scavenger hunt, she finds Allister and accepts his proposal! And they get married.

Edwin’s attempts to break them up obviously fail, and he is (ultimately) forced to begrudingly accept the two, but he always took digs at Allister whenever possible. 

They struggled for some time to conceive due to some fertility issues (meth has been known to affect male fertility and while the research is a little more uncertain in this area with anorexia, pregnancy would be more difficult for Brynn). However, fertility treatment in the 70s was almost better than modern times. The Turners offered to help financially, in exchange for a solid say in the raising of Brynn’s children, but the Woods refused and saved up to pay for treatments themselves (with a donation from Madelyn, if I get the okay from Kay on this, but I could see Madelyn doing this for Brynn so she could have the chance to have babies. I can see a “I can’t have babies, but you can” moment because nothing says the infertility issues are always permanent in either case)

Each pregnancy was increasingly stressful for Brynn, and she suffered from postpartum and near relapse after their first son. Avery moved in with them after each birth to help keep her sister on track.There are three dearly loved children, two boys and finally a girl. The boys were born with low birth weights, Oliver remains a little smaller his life, but you’d never know Art was born small. The threat of relapse is very real with each pregnancy, but Brynn clings to her incredible support system (Allister, Seth, Madelyn, Jamie, Avery, Hailey, Cain, Brett, her therapist, etc...etc...) and does not relapse.

Brynn becomes a bookkeeper, between her own struggles and watching her father she possesses a ruthless and business-savvy mind. She doesn’t marry a politician or her father’s apprentice, she marries a mechanic and he married a very smart, ambitious woman. She encourages him to buy his own garage eventually, and she’ll run the business side if he fixes the cars. She’s a wife, a mother, and a businesswoman. Oh, and she’s so unbelievably happy. So I think they ultimately do very well for themselves, but except for Brynn’s fashion sense, you’d never really know they had as much money as they eventually do.

Hayley and I never really got to talk about Allister and Brynn’s future or children much aside from them getting married, but these are my headcanons for them. Just FYI, if Hayley ever comes back, I’m open to changing anything she doesn’t agree with.

Brynn allowed for comic book names, as long as they could also pass as normal names too. So yes, they started their own little JL. 

Arthur “Art” Harold Woods

- Ironically, Art is on the swim team - He’s got his mother’s popularity, and he’s definitely big brother. - Unfortunately, some of Edwin rubbed off on this kid, and sometimes people are surprised that he is the product of two of the sweetest people Tulsa has ever seen. Art often sees more eye-to-eye with the Socs than the Greasers, and his main goal is to be his grandfather’s apprentice. - Regardless of the above, he is very protective of his siblings and his parents. Talk negatively about their past, you’ll see Art’s fist up close and personal. He’s really a good guy and is definitely one that grows out of the jerk phase...eventually. - His middle name, Harold, is a subtle nod to being named after his father. Hint: Allister’s alter ego ;) - Mama’s boy

Oliver Scott Woods

- Allister’s clone - If Oliver is lost in a crowd, just shout “I love Batman!” And he’ll appear to tell you all about how you’re wrong. - Dreams of owning a comic book store or taking over the family business, maybe both - Dungeons and Dragons player - As Art is popular, Oliver is unpopular. However, despite ALL their differences, the brothers are best friends. All of the siblings get along really well. - He never smokes or touches a drug (not counting prescription cases) for all his life, refusing to risk experimentation and how much like his father he might be in that area

Diana Lynn Woods

- The baby girl - Was almost named Dinah, but as she was their last miracle or “wonder,” (due to the pregnancy difficulties, they knew they would stop at three), they decided Diana was more fitting. - She’s a lot like Brynn, though quite a bit more outspoken - If not for her Daddy’s girl heart, she’d be likely to follow in her eldest brother’s footsteps. Though she gets along well with both Greasers and Socs, she’d never wish she was a Soc instead because it’d be disrespectful to her dad. - A devoted student of Hailey Adams’ dance class, and she dreams of dancing professionally someday. - Rebels against big brothers’ overprotectiveness. - She isn’t a big fan of the Dodgers, even if she does try to respect their leadership, because of how Rodney tended to treat her mother.

The children absolutely are the closest with the Mann kid(s) (even despite the slight age difference with Thomas, also not sure if they end up having more than one), the Adams’ bunch, and Jacobs’ (if Ricky and Madelyn adopt...er, what do you mean we don’t know if they actually married? Huh? lol)

Fun fact: all the kids’ middle names are tied to Green Lantern. Harold is the full name of Hal, Alan Scott is the original GL before Hal, and Jennifer Lynn is original GL’s daughter. 

Also, the idea of Brynn dying during a rumble did cross my mind (I have the gifs, y’all), like full circle to this generations’ parents, all Lainey and Landon-style, but Hayley and I gave blood, sweat, and tears to Allister and Brynn finally getting their well-deserved happiness, I wasn’t taking it away in a flash-forward headcanon. SOOOOO....Everyone lives!!

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“We all have,” she murmured, “but hating yourself for past mistakes won’t make your future any better. Sometimes bad things just happen, and nothing can make the suffering worth it. It can make you stronger, it can teach you something, but it should never, ever bind you to someone.” She spoke from experience, the years and months she had spent plagued by her anorexia would never be worth it, but what she had lost and learned she would use to help others. Somehow, it didn’t ease the memory but she found the worth. “You deserve the purest heart and the most devoted, warm love anyone can ever receive. The only person who needs to believe that is you.”

Tre was a monster, and Brynn would always believe that. She would handcuff herself to the alter in protest if Mads actually went through that marriage. He had brainwashed this beautifully strong woman into his own personal trophy wife puppet. To do that, he had to steal a piece of her worth from her. “He took your everything, Madelyn, he took it. Don’t you see that? You can take it back, you’re not stuck.”

Girl Talk // Brynn and Mads

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“You and I may never agree on what you do with your body, but I’m certain it’s not self-respect. It’s a warped way to accept what Tre’s done, but it didn’t come from a place of self-respect.” They were two very different people, and Brynn wanted to understand more but maybe she never truly would. All she knew is that it came from a very similar place: the need to control your own fate. “I lost him for a year, I thought he was dead,” she reminded, her voice wavered. She never talked about it much, that year. If she did, she just said he was gone. There was an emptiness in that year, one she couldn’t bear to relive. “Everyone told me to get on with my life, to find someone else. I had a choice, I had Brett. He would have been security and the best companionship. A future I always dreamed of, I used to go to sleep convincing myself it would make me happy.”

The shakiness in her voice was stronger now, tears threatened to form, “I haven’t lost anything at all. Money and status are things that I want, but it’s never been what I need. Allister supports me and loves me unconditionally. We took the time apart to know that this was no longer some high school fantasy crush. When I’m with him, I can’t ever think of a thing in the world I’ve lost. I got the love of my life back, and I’m telling you nothing else matters. If neither boy gives you that feeling, don’t marry either. Tell Tre no, and wait out the honeymoon phase with Ricky. No man should ever push you for right now.” She took her hand, “just don’t marry for security. Marry your best friend, marry the one who inspires you to love yourself.”  

Girl Talk // Brynn and Mads

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“Excuse me?” Brynn blurted, “sorry you lost me at ‘enjoys my sex with other men.’” How to say this without completely offending her friend’s lifestyle choices? There wasn’t one. “No, Ricky probably wouldn’t because he shouldn’t be. Not only does it water down something as beautiful as the intimate bond between two people in love, it’s a devaluing of your own body. If Ricky is half the man I think he is, he thinks your body is worth more than that.” The judgment in her tone was likely not going over well, so Madelyn needed to know she could relate, at least to some degree. “I did things in the year Allister was gone I’m not proud of, and all it ever made me feel was cheap and worthless. I came to believe it was okay to have no value in my body because I had something in my uncontrollable life I could control. Then I decided, lying in a hospital bed, I was worth more than that. Being with Allister now, he just reaffirms it daily. Ultimately, it’s got to be me wanting more like it has to be you. Just find a partner in those beliefs for the days it’s harder to do on your own.”

She wanted to smack sense into her, but that wouldn’t help matters. “If no one wants to buy real estate from you, then you make them change their minds. Do you want a life Tre orchestrated for you? One he controls entirely? That’s not the Madelyn I know.”

Girl Talk // Brynn and Mads

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Edwin had a pleasant smile for Madelyn, knowing he could trust her to bring some class back into Brynn’s life. “She’s in the kitchen,” he informed her, his gaze following her. Too many Greasers had infested his daugther’s life, and Madelyn with her strong opinions might be just what they needed. “Always happy to see you here, Madelyn. I trust business is still well.”

Setting her plate down as she was met with an immediate shock, Brynn tried to process the news. “So you finally realized you have feelings for Ricky, but Tre noticed and has asked you to marry him to keep you,” she summarized. They had this conversation about Soc and Greaser lifestyles, so Brynn knew it was an uphill battle. At the end, what mattered was her friend’s happiness. Soc or Greaser, Tre wasn’t it. “You’ve made your own way. Maddy, you’re one of the smartest, business-minded women in this town, and no matter who you choose, you’ll always have that security. When you come home, who do you want to be there?”

Girl Talk // Brynn and Mads

Madelyn was in need of advice so she came to the one place she knew she’d find some good pieces of it.  As if the universe was shooting her a reminder of why she stayed with Tre, she passed by Brynn’s father on the way in the house.  “Mr. Turner,” she acknowledged as she walked past.  They were bonded by a secret.  “Do you mind pointing me in the direction of your daughter?”

Finding Brynn, she smiled at her but the facial muscles were tense from the strain of fake smiling.  “So I’m cheating on the man I think I’m going to marry.  Help.”

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They were all growing up, the years passing seamlessly, but in this moment, she was alive with no worries for what tomorrow would bring. She used to live so much of her life in fear, one could hardly call it living at all. Now, she didn’t waste a second. Being here with Seth, going to meet Allister for some big surprise, this is what life was about.

Putting the car in park, she leaned back, listening to his question and what they had initially thought of her. “All my life,” she began, her mind’s eye taking her back to that moment, “I had been told how scary the Greasers, even the monsters in my bedtime stories were from battles my father had with the Greasers. But the moment our eyes found each other and he smiled, I had never felt more safe. He made me laugh, and I couldn’t stop thinking about that clumsy Greaser kid for weeks. I was more conflicted back then, but whenever I saw him, none of that rivalry stuff mattered. I knew there was no one in the world like him, and I wanted to know him.” She laughed, looking over at Seth with a brightness in here that discovering herself had brought to her. These boys were her life, and she was grateful she hadn’t missed out on them.  

My Heroine | Brynn & Allister

“Yeah we do!” Seth cheered as he felt his hand being captured by Brynn’s. Laughter bubbled from his lips as they rushed down the staircase and darted into the parking lot. Hopping in Brynn’s car, Seth quickly put his seat belt on and looked over at Brynn with an enormously large smile. “Let’s do this.” His heart was so happy. His best friend was proposing to this amazing person, Brynn Turner, one of his best friends, and Seth couldn’t be more thrilled. He wanted to be with them through everything. From tonight to their wedding night to every night until they all grow old. Seth’s love for these amazing people would never run out. 

Arriving at the drive-in, a small smirk grew onto his face as he remembered the first time meeting Brynn. How things have changed. “If you don’t mind me asking..” Seth’s voice was filled with a slight calm as he looked over towards Brynn, his eyes meeting with hers, “What was going through your mind when you met Allister for the first time? What did you think when you first saw him there, well, after he bumped into you?” Laughter peaked through his words. “I only ask, because I know how the night went according to Allister by heart. We talked about it for a solid week.” He paused, his smile only extending. “See, you were this glamorous girl in our world. We, well, I thought we would never see you again… I’m just happy I was wrong.” Seth’s smile had only extended as he watched Brynn. She was so wonderful and he was so fortunate to have gotten to know her. “So, what was it like in the mind of Brynn Turner, bumping into a greaser like Allister Woods?”

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Her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide as she saw him, glancing the room quickly for Allister before his absence was explained. Looking back at his partner-in-surprise crime, she couldn’t help but laugh. In all her life, she was never happier than she was doing something with these wonderfully crazy boys, and she’d spend the rest of her life making the most of these friends. 

Taking the paper, she read it as old memories reawakened with such vibrancy she might have experienced it only yesterday. Meeting him, how nervous he was, how much she was pushed out of her own comfort zone. He rearranged her life in the most beautiful way. She became who she was always meant to be because he inspired her, supported her, loved her.

“I’ll never forget that night, not ever,” she told Seth, smiling with her whole heart, “let’s go!” Bouncing on her heels, she grabbed his hand, “we’ve got a drive-in to get to.”   

My Heroine | Brynn & Allister

Hearing the knock on the door, Seth immediately sprang to his feet with great excitement. A smile stretched across his face as everything jittered inside of him. This was it. She was here. It was really going to happen. “Carol Ferris, my dear, welcome.” He announced as he opened the door for her. “I’m glad you could make it.” He said while closing the door behind her.

“Now before you ask where Allister is, let me explain. He has a late 11 month anniversary date planned out for you. But, he decided to make it memorable for you.” He cleared his throat, before laughter began to bubble from his lips. He tried his hardest to remain as serious as he could. “Okay so, Green Lantern is waiting for you, but you’ve just got to figure out where. So, technically, I can’t really give you the answer to your question. Luckily for you, you do have me as a hint giver.” Seth stuck his tongue out slightly as his smile extended brightly across his face.

“So, before we go to our final destination, we have to go on a little hunt for some more clues– Are you ready for your first clue? Because it’s ready for you!” He laughed as he pulled out a little slip of paper and handed it to Brynn.

It reading: Bright Eyes, your journey begins where we began. The sunset is something eagerly waited for here. As soon as the sun goes down, the entertainment comes up.

“According to GL, they grow increasingly harder with each clue.” Seth piped in as he waited for Brynn to finish reading and to begin the hunt.

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no matter what happens, hold on to that.

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There was always an excitement that tingled violently in her veins whenever she could go over to Allister’s. From the moment she saw him at the drive-in, she knew she would love him forever. He was sunshine, and through the entire year the sun refused to shine, she couldn’t move on because her soul knew its mate would reunite with it again.

All the challenges and painful breakings were worth it for what they had now. They were stronger, individually and as a couple. There was no one prouder of him than her, and vice versa. She laughed to herself, hearing Seth ‘begging to differ’ on that point in her head. Driving over to the other side wasn’t scary anymore when she thought of where she was going. Allister was home, it wasn’t a place, it was a person. No matter where they ended up, if she was with him, she was home.

Parking, she hopped out, a bounce on her heels. Looking up at the building, to the window she knew was his, a smile broke on her lips. Taking a few steps, she slipped into a run as she hurried to his door. Knocking a playful rhythm before rummaging through her bag for her keys.

Tonight would be magical, and oh, she didn’t even have a clue just how magical it would be.

My Heroine | Brynn & Allister

“So we’re not going to comic book night at the library?” Seth teased as he helped Allister put the blankets in the backseat of Betsy.

“You’re a real hoot, Flash. A real hoot.” He laughed while closing the trunk. “I think this about covers it. You know where to lead her first right?” Allister asked, a slight look of worry shifted onto his face. His mind was overflowing with thoughts. His heart was beating faster with every passing minute. He was equally excited as he was nervous. It was the pressure of perfection on his shoulders. Tonight had to be perfect. It was the night, the night he had been planning on since the first time he saw Brynn at that drive-in. With those bright eyes staring back at him, he knew in his heart she was the one. This night was the night he would sweep Brynn off of her feet and ask her to join him in spending the rest of their lives together. So, it had to be perfect.

“Yes, yes, yes! I knew it the first time we practiced it. Don’t worry. Just take Betsy and go to the final destination already!“ Seth softly pushed his friend into the jeep and watched as he drove down the street.

“Now for my part!” He said to himself as he ran up the stairs to his friend’s apartment and awaited for Brynn. “Boy, tonight will go down in history as one of the greatest surprises in Tulsan history.” Seth mumbled to himself as he sat down and patiently waited.

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She braced herself for news, her face brightening as he told her. “Seth, oh, Seth,” she murmured excitedly, “yes! That’s wonderful, you two are perfect for one another.” Brynn felt her heart skip in excitement at the idea, “I think it’s one of the best ideas you’ve ever had. If you love her and want to spend the rest of your life with her, you should ask her. She loves you, I can tell, you have nothing to worry about. Besides, she caught the bouquet...well, sorta.” She laughed, elbowing him, “I think you should ask her, she’s probably been waiting for you to do it.”

Clever Love | Brynn & Seth

A grin spread across his face as he nodded. “Okay, okay.” Licking his lips for a moment, he took in a deep breath and soon shared his news, “I want to ask Jamie to marry me.” He felt his grin growing from the corner of each cheek. “I’m going to. Soon.” He repeated, his grin only brightening as his hand shook a little as he realized the decision he made. “I know you talk to her, you guys are friends— I was just wondering, do you think that’s a good idea? Do you think that will complicate anything? I mean— I don’t think she would say no, but if she did… That’d be a little uncomfortable, I guess— What do you think?” 

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She lead him through the house, poking her head in to let her mother know she had a friend come to visit. It earned her a stern look, but Brynn didn’t linger to see it. “Exciting news?” Brynn repeated, her grin widening, “it sounds like exactly what this afternoon needs.” She opened the door as it was a beautiful day, and her pool glimmered in the bright sun.

Taking a deep breath, she nodded, “nearly. This morning we prepared for the ladies, then they arrived. It’s ingrained in me, like a special power I suppose.” She joked as she sat on some of their new patio furniture, “I’d much rather hear about this exciting news/advice though.”

Clever Love | Brynn & Seth

“Oh tea and gossip? Well, that sounds like my cup of tea.” Laughter quickly filled his voice as he nudged his friend slightly. “Yeah, that’d be great. I got some exciting news— Or in need of exciting advice?” He quickly questioned his wording as he wiggled his eyebrows together. “Well, whatever I have to say— It’s good. Very good. Which will be a good change for you as I take it you’re not enjoying this ‘book club’ very much. No need to fear, the Flash is here.” He giggled as he followed his friend out to the back. 

“So, have you been subjected to this torture all day? I don’t know how you do it, Star Sapphire. You’re just too heroic for me to handle.”