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“this is good icecream. maybe it should.” not hiding the smile that seemed to reflect after seeing the smile on gi-hun’s. it was almost contagious and ryan didn’t a little more of that in his life. people that weren’t so directly involved in his family drama. this felt like a much needed break from all that. he was trying not to feel to bad about taking a time out. it would all still be there when he came back to it. “oh sure, man. yeah, makes sense. you know if you ever need any help —?” ryan was working so it wasn’t as though he was desperate. it wasn’t like he could say no to extra cash right now either. “it’s like fifteen minute walk. not far. yeah? you wanna’ do it? im up for that.” @moonglowmuses

"i was skeptical but even i can admit when i'm wrong. this icecream? probably the best i've ever tasted. now don't let that get to your head." he teased. it almost felt nice to be out doing something as normal as this. without the pressures he was feeling from every other aspect of his life right now. his head was one giant mess so even small, and simple distractions like this one? they helped. "this your go-to place? after we're done here, i can show you mine if you like? it's um, different but it's cool. think you might like it." @moonglowmuses

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"that might have been the case before but people are wising up to bullshit around here. how long before people whack pieces of your lies like they are a pinata?" jen wanted to believe that it wasn't going to be as one sided this time. vi had good people on her side, people who were awake and had their eyes open to exactly what was going on this time. she hoped that it didn't have to be the same. "reformed? you how i'm all for giving people the benefit of the doubt but blake? you're still pulling the same moves because they worked last time. you could try with... an apology? that goes a long way." would she accept it? oh, unlikely but at the same time ; it would be good to hear him say it, right? if he really wanted back in? and not that his sister or tobes should ever give that to him but he should be made to grovel. "oh, you mean just like your presence is that insignificant to us now?" giving him the same shrug. "if you seriously think we're letting you within ten feet of him?" she scoffed. no, that wasn't happening. "and when he finds out you're threatening his favorite aunt? the one that has been there for him? i think you can kiss your chance at getting to know him goodbye." @forcafcrtncght

"oh yeah, i know you have everyone else fooled but not us." not her family, and she just needed him to know that she would stand united with her sister this time. that there wasn't going to be anything happening in secret behind closed doors. he was outed, and could be outed at any time. "your wife? you have the nerve to address her as that?" but... wasn't it technically true? they had been so busy trying to build her sister back up. had she ever actually divorced him? they were going to have to find out. "those of us who matter are the ones who decide who gets to be family here. you might want to remember that." and right now? she didn't want him anywhere near her sister or her nephew. "she robbed you of that? or you can't handle that you robbed it from yourself? what makes you think he's going to want that from you, blake? he's a teenager now. he's not a little boy you can just pluck out of his life." yeah, it was scary to hear him speak like that. ryan was sweet and yet, the poor kid had already been put through it. he didn't need bad influences like blake around. right? "i can handle a little trouble. maybe i'm not the easy going, gullible little sister you remember me being? he's a kid, blake. please leave him out of it?" @forcafcrtncght

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conrad was a good kid and sure, there were times when matt didn't always make it the easiest but that wasn't to be cruel. it was just to teach him, to prepare him because real life medicine wasn't the same as in school. it was different. "hey yourself! i'm back, did you doubt me?" he teased. "eh, sir isn't for me but man's probably not the most suitable at least in the hospital. matt works just fine though?" oh, he had NEVER been the type that needed to belittle or bully anyone to make himself feel more important. he wasn't like that at all. sir? eh, no. "you --" matt had been dreading the thought of all the paperwork, knowing that their patient intake had increased, and that he was already behind. "you got me back up to date with the paperwork?" bringing his arm around to gently pat him on the back. "maybe i'll let you call me man for the day after all!" he grinned. "seriously that's -- we're back off to an amazing start. thank you, that won't be forgotten." and it wouldn't because paperwork was part of the job but it was also the part he hated most. patient care, that's all he wanted to be doing. "why don't you take the reigns on your first patient, eh? and i'll supervise." because he deserved that much. @forcafcrtncght

CONRAD WAS A DOCTOR IN TRAINING AND.. RIGHT NOW, HE DIDN'T SEE THAT CHANGING ANYTIME SOON. it was something that he had to do. it was something that needed to happen and... it was for his mother. she hadn't gotten the care that she needed and something horrible had happened and.. right now, he figured that this was the only thing that he could do to make it happen. to make her proud. and to be able to intern for someone that had learned from finn pederson himself? that was.. a lot. "doctor boswick, hey! you're back. it's nice to see you again, man. i mean.. sir. got all of your charts ready for you and did the paperwork three days ahead. where do you want to start?" did he admire the other? well, he was a kid without any family here. of course he did. @xtinyslip

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"hey you. oh yes, i feel you with that. these phone calls are one of the only things i have to look forward too." it was true. subconsciously playing with the locket that was around her neck, holding it in her fingers, it was another way for her to be close to him or as close as she could get. "i love you too." and she did. "oh, i do. still managing to surprise me even from all the way out there. that is impressive, hm?" cecilia wore it around her neck. no one here other than violet really paid that much attention for her to have to worry about it. if they did find it she'd lie. they'd never know where it came from. she wasn't going to give up the only connection she had to the outside world. "i was beginning to forget what a hot meal was like. thank you, for all of it." no, she hadn't eaten much of it but even the small amount she managed had filled her up. it wasn't like john was literally starving her but she barely had an appetite and it wasn't like her body hadn't gone through far worse on that front before. "p, i don't have to focus purely on being able to breath. i can just... breath." the pain was still there but pain she could handle because it was just a reminder she was alive. her breathing complications had been the major issue, and it seemed like edgar had at least improved that situation. "you got there, alright? everyone is in agreement they need to stay there, yeah?" @tcrturedpcetsdep 

HE HAD DONE AS SHE ASKED. if anything, it had cost him everything and more to not jump head first into going there and into going into the farm, because.. fuck, it was awful being here. it was fucking horrible, but.. he was not doing nothing. they had a plan more than ever and.. between him and edgar and cooper and perhaps, even hoffman, maybe they could get her home. hopefully. no, not hopefully. they'd MAKE it happen. was he living for these phone calls right now? yes, he was. when someone picked up on the otherwise? he leaned backwards against the wall for a moment, shutting his eyes tightly. "hey, baby. would it be crazy if i said that these phone calls are the best part of my day? because.. huh, they are. i love you, by the way," because he wanted to start off with that. "hope you liked my surprise? JUST A LITTLE SOMETHING TO KEEP ME THERE WITH YOU. and the burgers from our place and. of course, the most important thing of all that," the vial that edgar had made. "and not just asking because i've got a mad blonde scientist breathing down my neck for updates all the time or anything, but.. did it work? are you feeling better?" / @xtinyslip

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"you continue to surprise me, young." using her surname but for once it was more of a playful jest than it was provocative. yeah, there had been a time where he'd constantly been trying to get under her skin but that was a long time ago. he liked to think they were in a better place than that now. a smile was rare from him, but he offered her a brief one. a simple way of showing he hadn't meant anything by it. "thanks for making the time. you look good?" giving a nod. was she? well, he hoped so. after all, he no longer meant her any unwell. @moonglowmuses

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"if you have something to report? there is a station full of officers behind me that i'm sure will gladly help you out. i'm heading home for the day." it was a shitty attitude to have and he knew it. that was no longer the kind of detective he wanted to be but the truth was... he was tired. mark hoffman's hands were already so full of shit that he didn't know if he could add one more problem to that list. still, the old him would have quite happily walked away without another thought. this version of him, the one that was actively trying not to be such an asshole... hesitated. "was there something? hum?" @phantcmwritings

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"waiting on someone? you should at least order yourself a drink... even if you don't drink it. makes it look less obvious that way, but that's just a friendly tip and i'm done for the day." mark was having a drink before heading home. it was only going to be the one to, he was going out with his kid tonight, and there wasn't a chance in hell that he wanted to screw that up. no, he was grateful that carlos still wanted to do things with him. made him cool, right? or at least made him feel like he wasn't doing too bad at this. @loomingdread

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"hey buddy. sorry that work kept me busy and i got in at stupid hours last night. you were fast asleep when i checked in on you, didn't want to wake you. brought breakfast to make up for it? figured you'd let me drive you to class?" mark wasn't going to fail this kid. he wasn't going to let it happen and sure, he was tangled up in some pretty heavy shit right now. yet, he was going to be damn sure that none of that came home with him... or touched carlos in anyway. no, if anyone even considered it a funny idea? the town would have real bloodshed on it's hands and he wouldn't be remotely sorry. still, he wasn't bringing this home with him, and he meant it as he ruffled carlos' hair, taking the seat opposite him at the table. @demongemz

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"i want to know what you're going to do for me when i manage to sweep in and save the day like i'm known to do? seriously, i need to know what shirt i should be wearing?" nothing about the situation was a joke and he knew that but... it was being handled the best he knew how. besides, they had a survivor on their hands. it was going to be alright and until it was alright again? well, mark wouldn't consider it over until it was. that part was that simple. mark had shown up at will's uninvited which was his usual m/o. his friend wasn't being alone on his watch. not happening. "you couldn't come to me. apartment doesn't have yard space and i could do with the air. and this." holding up the bourbon, with a smile. "don't know why i'm explaining myself. not like i'm taking no for an answer anyways." no, he was staying and would probably wake up on one of will's chairs hungover in the morning. that's if the night went well anyway. @demongemz

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"eh, no need to call for help. i'm just a little out of shape and learning that the hard way." he grinned, hand over his chest as he had to stop his run. he'd ran a fair way and was pretty proud of himself. usually, he'd cycle everywhere but his bicycle was in for repair so he was trying something new. running? eh, maybe not his thing. matt was a doctor so he had to be fit. he had to be in good shape because he didn't stop. quite literally, and maybe that was his choice and one he didn't complain about because he loved it. it was all he ever wanted to do and he got to do it. how lucky, right? "hey i know you. guy with the dogs? sorry, i just -- i used to cycle past you on my way to work." holding out a hand. "i'm matt." @demongemz

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“I think that’s a level that’s saved purely for them? those assholes don’t stand a chance at getting there.” especially because there didn’t feel like there was anything more personal or damaging than a parent doing that. she really wasn’t sure whether she would get the chance to see him again. now that she had her hands on him, she wasn’t sure they’d be able to convince her to let him go. he was warm or she was just that cold, she sound herself using the little energy she felt like she had to make sure she was as close to him as possible. “and i thought what you were here for was to spend some quality time with me?” attempting to tease. “im as alright as i can be but im feeling much better for seeing you. yeah?” cee wanted him to know that, her fingers gently playing with his hair. “how did you get them to agree to this?” because she’d pushed for this and had bit a brick wall each time she asked. leaning in she pressed a gentle peck to the side of his face. “im here too.” it felt good to remind herself of that. @forcafcrtncght

"I'VE HAD WORSE BEFORE. THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET TO THE SHITTY PARENTS LEVEL YET, HUH?" yes, everything hurt and yet, he found himself crawling to her almost immediately, cradling her face in his hands. she was still breathing. she was still breathing and she was here and.. right now, that was a kind of relief that he hadn't been expecting in the slightest. right? "i have to check it out. i have to make sure that you're okay. it's what i'm here for." and right now, andrew was holding on tightly to her shoulders and no, he didn't want to let go. not anytime soon. "it's something like that, but.. i barely cared. i was just thinking about you," kissing the top of her nose. "i'm right here, beautiful." @xtinyslip

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for someone who had no apprehension of time down there. it was as if her body had automatically tuned until when she would be expecting violet. when she was late, and somehow she knew she was. her stomach started finding new ways to hurt, which should have been impossible. “you’re alright?” because this woman was now vital to both hers and andrews survival which made her one of the most important people right now. “ill admit it smells amazing!” smiling sadly. “i was beginning to forget what cooked food was actually like.” attempting to tease. cecilia took the box, figuring it wasn’t the time to be untrusting. if she couldn’t trust violet then she was already majorly fucked. it was nice to have distractions from the pain, and violets visits were always that. opening the locket and seeing that photo, she hadn’t cared for the vial for a long few moments. “that man knows me to well for his own good.” smiling slightly for a moment. perhaps, she should have hesitated before downing whatever substance was in that vial. however, she trusted edgar and at the same time — ir wasn’t like it could get much worse, regardless. “you’re good for helping us. please know it won’t be forgotten.” and she meant that. unsure of whether she just wanted to believe that she was already beginning to breath easy so that’s why it felt like she was. or if it was already taking effect that quickly. “how soon will the next vial be ready?” @forcafcrtncght

"... HEY. SORRY, I'M A LITTLE LATE TODAY, I KNOW, BUT.. HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THEY WERE ALL GONE. brought burgers, fries, coke.. it's all in here. figured you may be hungry after what else you see i got you." she was helping the other, because.. yes, it was the right thing to do. right? and no, she wasn't about to admit something like that, but.. seeing someone trapped like that? it had make her fucking sick. it was what blake used to do to her back then and- fuck. handing her a little box. "it's from parker. he said and i quote.. "i know she's not that big of a jewelry person, but it's just something to keep me there with her," inside of it - violet hadn't looked, she had been told - was a necklace or a locket, something like it. on one side, was a picture of her and parker and their dog and on the other.. the vial with the first dose of whatever edgar evernever had cooked up. "you're gonna like what's in there, i think. it's apparently three doses. this is the first and it will help you breath better, but.. you won't be okay unless you have all three. that's.. it, i think." @xtinyslip

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"i came to check if you were okay? i'll take that as you're doing as good as the rest of us then?" which was not good. it seemed like no one wanted blake back or... the only person who did was richard and go figure -- he got what he wanted. ryan didn't want it to be try, and he'd actually fought pretty hard not to believe it but he'd sat down and had a drink with the guy. it was him or -- from what he believed it was. "he's back so you're out. huh? that's shitty, man." ryan didn't want to like connor, he really didn't but eh, he was kind of out of luck there because he sort of... did. "didn't come to give you a hard time. figured there's enough people about to be lining up to give us that?" @forcafcrtncght

“NO. i know what you’re going to say, kid, and the answer is a big fucking no. yes, my brother is back. saint blake was apparently brought back from the grave, because the universe has a wicked sense of humour. yes, it is really him. no, there is nothing any of us can do and we’re all fucked. is that all?” because.. right now? what else could he say? yes, it was a fucking tragedy. no, he didn’t think that something was ever changing and now, his father had his golden son back. right? @xtinyslip

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"yeah 'cause sex? never heard of it. i might have been brought up in the system but that didn't save me from the awkward birds and the bee's talk." he smiled a little at that. not about to want to get into it further than that with someone that he actually looked up to. how couldn't he look up to edgar evernever? the guy had done exactly what he promised. he'd kept his word. "gross. edgar. gross." still managing to chuckle when he didn't think that would have been possible. "instead of giving me the free therapy you owe me for life after um, that? think i could ask for another favor instead? you know i'm good for it." he was still working here, wasn't he? @forcafcrtncght

"OH, YEAH. YOU'LL UNDERSTAND WHEN YOU'RE OLDER, I'M SURE." edgar made a face, shaking his head, because.. yes, it was good. he had mark. he had mark hoffman and for the first time in a very long time? he felt happier than he had ever been. right? he happened to fucking think that was the case and.. no, he wasn't letting go of him anytime soon. not if he didn't have to, anyways. right? "sure is. he's also really great at.. hm, you know what? pg 13 details." shrugging. "sure?" @xtinyslip

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"and you know i'm very down for saving people but there's ways to go about doing such a thing, bos." and this? if he really thought that anything about the last few days had been remotely okay? then he really wasn't okay himself. was he? "yeah... that... certainly does it." was he experiencing his heart literally shattering right there? yes. there was always going to be a part of matt boswick that loved angie garza, it was like part of his code. that hadn't been easy to hear but it made sense. why the hell would she love him? "almost like you're trying to hurt me and man, come on? that's not you. it's been a long few days. i'm heading straight for some coffee. the good stuff. you -- you want to come?" oh, he was so angry and hurt by his actions right now but bos was still his little brother and... he was worried. @forcafcrtncght

"I'M DOING JUST THAT, MAN. MORE THAN YOU KNOW. I'M SAVING YOUR GODDAMN LIFE, EVEN WHEN YOU'VE NEVER BOTHERED TO SAVE IT YOURSELF." shaking his head just a little bit. matt had no fucking idea of what he was doing for him, of how he was saving him and.. right now, he didn't see that changing anytime soon. right? very much so. "the fact that she admitted to me that she never loved you. how about that much?" shaking his head. "you don't have anything to worry about. that much i know." @xtinyslip

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"but you're actually answering the door to me now? which is more than you did when we were together." patting his arm gently as she slipped in past him, before he could protest further and tell her no. she clearly wasn't about to take no for an answer here. nope. "is that smell you? i think i'm getting drunk standing here." oh, she knew they had far too much baggage they were avoiding dealing with and now probably wasn't the time to air any of it. she wasn't here to do that but they had a common problem. it wasn't like she was 'in' with the rest of the gates family. he was the only one she could talk to. "who else can i talk to, con? come on?" @forcafcrtncght

“OH. should have known that only you would bother me at this hour. what do you want, jen?” was connor drunk? with the news that his brother had apparently come back from the dead? he didn’t see just how he could be any other way. right? no, he didn’t want to see her right now. not when she was and always would be one of his biggest regrets and no, that wasn’t about to be made alright by the fact that his brother was apparently back from the dead. saint blake. one would figure. @xtinyslip