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[Cheyenne Autumn]

Wesley is 10, Silas is 7, and Ezra is 5. You are at work right after dropping off the kids at school, as is Finley. A few hours into your shift, you are paged to the ambulance entrance. There's been a shooting at Oakdale Elementary School, the kids' school!! The first stretcher is wheeled in, it's a teacher. You're terrified and frantically checking all of the hospital beds and ambulances come in. You're husband's doing the same thing. You see Ezra's kindergarten teacher sitting at the end of a bed getting her head looked at. You run to her and she assures you that Ezra is fine, that he didn't get hurt at all. She mentions she also saw Wesley as she was leading her class to the safe area and he had no visible problems. You feel relieved but still terrified, you are still searching for Silas.

A few minutes later, you see bright red converse tennis shoes sitting in the hallway. The same kind that Silas wore to school that day. You recognize them as his because of the little bleach spots from when he dropped a bottle of cleaner on them. You walk into the curtain right behind the shoes and see your little guy sitting there. He is getting stitches on his arm and he has a bruise on his head, but other than that he seems fine. He wraps his arms around your neck and doesn't let go, him crying into your neck and you into his. You finally let go and hold his hand while they finish stitching him up. He tells you what happened. He was on his way to the office to drop something off for his teacher when everyone started running. He fell and got trampled by the older kids. He's got to stay the night at the hospital for a concussion, but he'll be just fine.

Your family takes the next few weeks to recover from what your kids went through. They continue to wake up with nightmares, but you and your husband are able to comfort them. One month to the day after the shooting, you find out that you are pregnant with your first daughter. You are overwhelmed and excited all at the same time, as is Finley. Wesley, who has been very protective of his younger siblings lately, is especially excited.

Nine months later, your little girl arrives! She's so beautiful, you love her so much. You and Finley quickly settle on a first name you both love; India. Wesley suggests Amani because it means peace, a big part of your life since the shooting. You and your husband agree that there isn't a more perfect name for your daughter.

Seraphina Emberlin Laurent
Finley Beckham Laurent
Wesley Elias Laurent
Silas Beckett Laurent
Ezra Theo Laurent
India Amani Laurent

[Laugh-Dream-Love]

Finn is 10, Luca is 7, and Dash is 5. You are at work right after dropping off the kids at school, as is Moses. A few hours into your shift, you are paged to the ambulance entrance. There's been a shooting at Lyons Avenue Elementary School, the kids' school!! The first stretcher is wheeled in, it's a teacher. You're terrified and frantically checking all of the hospital beds and ambulances come in. You're husband's doing the same thing. You see Dash's kindergarten teacher sitting at the end of a bed getting her head looked at. You run to her and she assures you that Dash is fine, that he didn't get hurt at all. She mentions she also saw Finn as she was leading her class to the safe area and he had no visible problems. You feel relieved but still terrified, you are still searching for Luca. 

 

A few minutes later, you see bright red converse tennis shoes sitting in the hallway. The same kind that Luca wore to school that day. You recognize them as his because of the little bleach spots from when he dropped a bottle of cleaner on them. You walk into the curtain right behind the shoes and see your little guy sitting there. He is getting stitches on his arm and he has a bruise on his head, but other than that he seems fine. He wraps his arms around your neck and doesn't let go, him crying into your neck and you into his. You finally let go and hold his hand while they finish stitching him up. He tells you what happened. He was on his way to the bathroom when everyone started running. He fell and got trampled by the older kids. He's got to stay the night at the hospital for a concussion, but he'll be just fine.

 

Your family takes the next few weeks to recover from what your kids went through. They continue to wake up with nightmares, but you and your husband are able to comfort them. One month to the day after the shooting, you find out that you are pregnant with your first daughter. You are overwhelmed and excited all at the same time, as is Moses. Finn, who has been very protective of his younger siblings lately, is especially excited.

 

Nine months later, your little girl arrives! She's so beautiful, you love her so much. You and Moses quickly settle on a first name you both love; Josie. Finn suggests Pax because it means peace, a big part of your life since the shooting. You and your husband agree that there isn't a more perfect name for your daughter.

 

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Me: Raine Liliana [Sanders] Burke {44} - Toe-headed blonde hair, rich hazel eyes

Him: Moses Jackson Burke {44} - Caramel brown hair, steel grey eyes

 

Our son: Finley 'Finn' Moses Burke {10} - Toe-headed blond hair, steel grey eyes

Our son: Lucas 'Luca' Griffin Burke {7} - Toe-headed blond hair, steel grey eyes

Our son: Dashiell 'Dash' Harris Burke {5} - Caramel brown hair, steel grey eyes

Our daughter: Josephine 'Josie' Pax Burke {0} - Toe-headed blonde hair, rich hazel eyes

 

 

Raine and Moses Burke with Finn, Luca, Dash, and Josie

[Holloway]

Jude is 10, Levi is 7, and Ezra is 5. You are at work right after dropping off the kids at school, as is Kieran. A few hours into your shift, you are paged to the ambulance entrance. There's been a shooting at Oakdale Elementary School , the kids' school!! The first stretcher is wheeled in, it's a teacher. You're terrified and frantically checking all of the hospital beds and ambulances come in. You're husband's doing the same thing. You see Ezra's kindergarten teacher sitting at the end of a bed getting her head looked at. You run to her and she assures you that Ezra is fine, that he didn't get hurt at all. She mentions she also saw Jude as she was leading her class to the safe area and he had no visible problems. You feel relieved but still terrified, you are still searching for Levi. 

 

A few minutes later, you see bright red converse tennis shoes sitting in the hallway. The same kind that Levi wore to school that day. You recognize them as his because of the little bleach spots from when he dropped a bottle of cleaner on them. You walk into the curtain right behind the shoes and see your little guy sitting there. He is getting stitches on his arm and he has a bruise on his head, but other than that he seems fine. He wraps his arms around your neck and doesn't let go, him crying into your neck and you into his. You finally let go and hold his hand while they finish stitching him up. He tells you what happened. He was on his way to the office to drop something off for his teacher when everyone started running. He fell and got trampled by the older kids. He's got to stay the night at the hospital for a concussion, but he'll be just fine.

 

 

Your family takes the next few weeks to recover from what your kids went through. They continue to wake up with nightmares, but you and your husband are able to comfort them. One month to the day after the shooting, you find out that you are pregnant with your first daughter. You are overwhelmed and excited all at the same time, as is Kieran. Jude, who has been very protective of his younger siblings lately, is especially excited.

 

Nine months later, your little girl arrives! She's so beautiful, you love her so much. You and Kieran quickly settle on a first name you both love; Thea. Jude suggests Serena because it means peace, a big part of your life since the shooting. You and your husband agree that there isn't a more perfect name for your daughter.

 

 

DW: Leona Grace Meridian (nee Alden)

Chocolate brown hair and ocean blue eyes

DH: Kieran Hunter Meridian

Midnight black hair and rich hazel eyes

 

DS: Jude Arthur Meridian

Blonde hair and Hazel eyes

DS: Levi Henry Meridian

Blonde hair and hazel eyes

DS: Ezra Laurence Meridian

brown hair hazel eyes

DD: Thea Serenity Meridian

 

[Child 1] is 10, [Child 2] is 7, and [Child 3] is 5. You are at work right after dropping off the kids at school, as is [DH]. A few hours into your shift, you are paged to the ambulance entrance. There's been a shooting at [SCHOOL NAME], the kids' school!! The first stretcher is wheeled in, it's a teacher. You're terrified and frantically checking all of the hospital beds and ambulances come in. You're husband's doing the same thing. You see [Child 3]'s kindergarten teacher sitting at the end of a bed getting her head looked at. You run to her and she assures you that [Child 3] is fine, that he didn't get hurt at all. She mentions she also saw [Child 1] as she was leading her class to the safe area and he had no visible problems. You feel relieved but still terrified, you are still searching for [Child 2]. 

 

A few minutes later, you see bright red converse tennis shoes sitting in the hallway. The same kind that [Child 2] wore to school that day. You recognize them as his because of the little bleach spots from when he dropped a bottle of cleaner on them. You walk into the curtain right behind the shoes and see your little guy sitting there. He is getting stitches on his arm and he has a bruise on his head, but other than that he seems fine. He wraps his arms around your neck and doesn't let go, him crying into your neck and you into his. You finally let go and hold his hand while they finish stitching him up. He tells you what happened. He was on his way to [PLACE] when everyone started running. He fell and got trampled by the older kids. He's got to stay the night at the hospital for a concussion, but he'll be just fine.

 

Your family takes the next few weeks to recover from what your kids went through. They continue to wake up with nightmares, but you and your husband are able to comfort them. One month to the day after the shooting, you find out that you are pregnant with your first daughter. You are overwhelmed and excited all at the same time, as is [DH]. [Child 1], who has been very protective of his younger siblings lately, is especially excited.

 

Nine months later, your little girl arrives! She's so beautiful, you love her so much. You and DH quickly settle on a first name you both love; [FN]. [Child 1] suggests [MN] because it means peace, a big part of your life since the shooting. You and your husband agree that there isn't a more perfect name for your daughter.

 

SCHOOL NAME:

-choose one-

1: Oakdale Elementary School

2: Buchanan Elementary School

3: Lyons Avenue Elementary School

4: Babe Ruth Elementary School

 

PLACE:

-choose one-

1: the office to drop something off for his teacher

2: the bathroom

3: music class (he was late because he had to make up homework with his teacher)

4: art class (he was late because he had to make up homework with his teacher)

 

[brimariiee]

Your name is Lux Kaylee Morrow and you're a trauma surgeon at Kruger-Smith Memorial Hospital. You are 29 and single, too wrapped up in your job to think about a man. But, one day, in walks a handsome man, tall and tan with caramel brown hair and deep ocean blue eyes. He introduces himself as Dr. Sullivan Cooper Laurent, he's the new neurosurgeon at Kruger-Smith!

You convince yourself that there's no way Sully would ever go for you, but you flirt with him now and then anyways. One day, it's just you and he in the break room. You're talking for a bit, laughing and such. But then the conversation pauses. You maintain eye contact, intense eye contact at that. You've got a million thoughts racing through your mind in just the few seconds since you stopped talking; does he like me back? will he ask me out? will he ki-- your thought is interrupted when his lips touch yours. It's such a sweet kiss, but when he sees the clock, he realizes he's late for surgery. He apologizes and rushes off. You're left standing there, overwhelmed and happy all at the same time.

A few days later, Sully approaches you in the hallway and he asks you out to dinner, he mentions a nice Italian restaurant he loves. You say yes!

 

You are so excited for your date with Sully. Your best friend, Fiona Louise Underwood, helps you pick out the perfect thing to wear. You decide on something casual. (here). You love it! Sully shows up right at 7 o'clock, not a minute late. He comes to your door to get you, and he tells you how beautiful you look! He's looking quite handsome, too, in his nice blue suit with a yellow tie. (here). Throughout the night, he opens doors for you, pulls out your chair, and lets you go first. He's a true gentleman. He walks you back up to your porch at the night's end and kisses you goodnight. He asks to see you again, and you say yes!

You continue to date for quite a while!

 

After one and a half years of dating, you are absolutely smitten with each other. Sully proposes to you by giving you a notebook that listed all the reasons he wanted to spend his life with you, and the last page said, "Will you fulfill my dreams by marrying me?" (here). It's so sweet! And your ring is absolutely stunning, it's a jaw-dropping snowflake ring (here). You wonder if he had help picking it out, he did such a good job! 

You are engaged for six months, and then you have your wedding! The venue you chose was perfect for you two, in your childhood backyard (here). Fiona is your maid of honor, and she helps you pick your dress. You select an innocent flowing ruffle dress (here). You look gorgeous in it, and your hair is perfect. He's wearing a handsome tux that you picked out for him, plus a tie that matches your wedding color. It's a fantastic wedding over all, one that exceeded your dreams for it! You take his last name.

You and Sully honeymoon to Milan, Italy for a romantic escape.

 

You and Sully have been married for three years. Work at the hospital is hectic, you feel like you might as well move in there for as little as you are home. Somehow, you and Sully manage to keep your love going, and he always makes time for you. You love how he still hasn't stopped being a gentleman to you.

One day, because of increasing suspicions you decide to take a pregnancy test. It comes up positive! You know it's going to be hectic for two surgeons to raise a kid, but nonetheless you are excited. You tell Sully by giving him a card that says "Hello, Dad." on it (here) and he's so excited to be a father. He tears up when he hears the news.

9 months breeze by and soon you're holding a baby boy in your hands! He's as handsome as can be. You and Sully talk it over and quickly agree on a name; he's most definitely a Jasper Elias Laurent (mn link didn't work, used fn for both). You and Sully have a perfect nursery waiting for him at home, it's a perfectly nautical nursery (here).

 

Life is good with Sully and your little son, Jasper! He's already three years old, you can't believe how fast time has gone by! You love his little blonde hair and deep ocean blue eyes. You and your husband start to miss having a baby around the house. Together, you two decide to try for baby number two!

It doesn't take long to get pregnant with a second baby boy! During your pregnancy, you re-decorate Jasper's bedroom into a nice neutral room with a cool little clubhouse bed. (here). He loves it! You also decorate a nice nursery for your coming baby boy, you pick a modern forest animal nursery (here). This pregnancy seems to drag by, and when month 8 comes around you are ready to be done. But he finally arrives, one week late! You love him more than words can describe. You and DH select the perfect name for him; Tate Sawyer Laurent! You're in love! He has caramel brown hair and green eyes.

Jasper is such a fantastic big brother!

 

Jasper is five years old and Tate is two when you and DH find out that you're pregnant with number three! Though balancing two kids, romance, and work is hard enough, you still manage to be excited for your baby. It's a third boy, which to be honest isn't that much of a let down, Tate is so excited to have another brother.

7 and half months later, you give birth to your little guy. He is small as he was born too early, but overall he is healthy. He's got the cutest grey eyes and blonde hair. DH has a big say in the name this time, he suggests Cameron Wesley Laurent and you agree. Jasper and Tate are so good with the baby, you know when they get older the brothers will be close friends.

 

Jasper is 10, Tate is 7, and Cameron is 5. You are at work right after dropping off the kids at school, as is Sully. A few hours into your shift, you are paged to the ambulance entrance. There's been a shooting at Lyons Avenue Elementary School, the kids' school!! The first stretcher is wheeled in, it's a teacher. You're terrified and frantically checking all of the hospital beds and ambulances come in. You're husband's doing the same thing. You see Cameron's kindergarten teacher sitting at the end of a bed getting her head looked at. You run to her and she assures you that Cameron is fine, that he didn't get hurt at all. She mentions she also saw Jasper as she was leading her class to the safe area and he had no visible problems. You feel relieved but still terrified, you are still searching for Tate. 

 

A few minutes later, you see bright red converse tennis shoes sitting in the hallway. The same kind that Tate wore to school that day. You recognize them as his because of the little bleach spots from when he dropped a bottle of cleaner on them. You walk into the curtain right behind the shoes and see your little guy sitting there. He is getting stitches on his arm and he has a bruise on his head, but other than that he seems fine. He wraps his arms around your neck and doesn't let go, him crying into your neck and you into his. You finally let go and hold his hand while they finish stitching him up. He tells you what happened. He was on his way to the bathroom when everyone started running. He fell and got trampled by the older kids. He's got to stay the night at the hospital for a concussion, but he'll be just fine.

 

Your family takes the next few weeks to recover from what your kids went through. They continue to wake up with nightmares, but you and your husband are able to comfort them. One month to the day after the shooting, you find out that you are pregnant with your first daughter. You are overwhelmed and excited all at the same time, as is Sully. Jasper, who has been very protective of his younger siblings lately, is especially excited.

 

Nine months later, your little girl arrives! She's so beautiful, you love her so much. You and DH quickly settle on a first name you both love; Daisy. Jasper suggests Shiloh because it means peace, a big part of your life since the shooting. You and your husband agree that there isn't a more perfect name for your daughter, Daisy Shiloh Laurent.

[Laugh-Dream-Love]

Shepherd is 10, Atticus is 7, and Langston is 5. You are at work right after dropping off the kids at school, as is Sirius. A few hours into your shift, you are paged to the ambulance entrance. There's been a shooting at Lyons Avenue Elementary School, the kids' school!! The first stretcher is wheeled in, it's a teacher. You're terrified and frantically checking all of the hospital beds and ambulances come in. You're husband's doing the same thing. You see Langston's kindergarten teacher sitting at the end of a bed getting her head looked at. You run to her and she assures you that Langston is fine, that he didn't get hurt at all. She mentions she also saw Shepherd as she was leading her class to the safe area and he had no visible problems. You feel relieved but still terrified, you are still searching for Atticus. 

 

A few minutes later, you see bright red converse tennis shoes sitting in the hallway. The same kind that Atticus wore to school that day. You recognize them as his because of the little bleach spots from when he dropped a bottle of cleaner on them. You walk into the curtain right behind the shoes and see your little guy sitting there. He is getting stitches on his arm and he has a bruise on his head, but other than that he seems fine. He wraps his arms around your neck and doesn't let go, him crying into your neck and you into his. You finally let go and hold his hand while they finish stitching him up. He tells you what happened. He was on his way to the bathroom when everyone started running. He fell and got trampled by the older kids. He's got to stay the night at the hospital for a concussion, but he'll be just fine.

 

Your family takes the next few weeks to recover from what your kids went through. They continue to wake up with nightmares, but you and your husband are able to comfort them. One month to the day after the shooting, you find out that you are pregnant with your first daughter. You are overwhelmed and excited all at the same time, as is Sirius. Shepherd, who has been very protective of his younger siblings lately, is especially excited.

 

Nine months later, your little girl arrives! She's so beautiful, you love her so much. You and Sirius quickly settle on a first name you both love; Julia. Shepherd suggests Salome because it means peace, a big part of your life since the shooting. You and your husband agree that there isn't a more perfect name for your daughter.

 

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Posy Marguerite [Sanders] Burke (44) - Sunlight blonde hair, olive green eyes

Sirius Kenyon Burke (45) - Chocolate brown hair, forest green eyes

 

Shepherd 'Shep' Elias Burke (10) - Chocolate brown hair, olive green eyes

Atticus Ronan Burke (7) - Chocolate brown hair, forest green eyes

Langston Harris Burke (5) - Chocolate brown hair, hazel eyes

Julia Salome Burke (0) - Sunlight blonde hair, olive green eyes

 

 

Posy and Sirius Burke with Shep, Atticus, Langston, and Julia

[const3llati0ns]

Dr. Autumn Grace Morrow

Caramel brown hair, forest green eyes

Dr. Declan Evander Cahill 

Midnight black hair, deep ocean blue eyes 

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Mr. Elijah Clark Cahill

Midnight black hair, one blue eye, one green eye

Mr. Holden Everest Cahill

Blond hair and ocean blue eyes

Mr. Cameron Elias Cahill

Black hair and blue eyes

Ms. Faith Olivia Cahill 

[allofthestars28]

Elijah is 10, Ezra  is 7, and Emmett is 5. You are at work right after dropping off the kids at school, as is Caspar. A few hours into your shift, you are paged to the ambulance entrance. There's been a shooting at Buchanan Elementary School, the kids' school!! The first stretcher is wheeled in, it's a teacher. You're terrified and frantically checking all of the hospital beds and ambulances come in. You're husband's doing the same thing. You see Emmett's kindergarten teacher sitting at the end of a bed getting her head looked at. You run to her and she assures you that Emmett is fine, that he didn't get hurt at all. She mentions she also saw Elijah as she was leading her class to the safe area and he had no visible problems. You feel relieved but still terrified, you are still searching for Ezra. 

 

A few minutes later, you see bright red converse tennis shoes sitting in the hallway. The same kind that Ezra wore to school that day. You recognize them as his because of the little bleach spots from when he dropped a bottle of cleaner on them. You walk into the curtain right behind the shoes and see your little guy sitting there. He is getting stitches on his arm and he has a bruise on his head, but other than that he seems fine. He wraps his arms around your neck and doesn't let go, him crying into your neck and you into his. You finally let go and hold his hand while they finish stitching him up. He tells you what happened. He was on his way to the office to drop something off for his teacher when everyone started running. He fell and got trampled by the older kids. He's got to stay the night at the hospital for a concussion, but he'll be just fine.

 

Your family takes the next few weeks to recover from what your kids went through. They continue to wake up with nightmares, but you and your husband are able to comfort them. One month to the day after the shooting, you find out that you are pregnant with your first daughter. You are overwhelmed and excited all at the same time, as is Caspar. Elijah, who has been very protective of his younger siblings lately, is especially excited.

 

Nine months later, your little girl arrives! She's so beautiful, you love her so much. You and DH quickly settle on a first name you both love; Eva. Elijah suggests Serenity because it means peace, a big part of your life since the shooting. You and your husband agree that there isn't a more perfect name for your daughter.

Eva Serenity Weaton

 

Caspar James Weaton

with

Elijah Jude Weaton {10}

Ezra Calix Weaton {7}

Emmett Langston Weaton {5}

with new baby Eva Serenity Weaton

[MalloryMae]

Seraphina Elizabeth Alden-Monroe 'Sera'

~ Age 44
~ Midnight black hair
~ Ice blue eyes

Kieran Lennox Monroe

~ Age 44
~ Sunlight blonde hair
~ Steel gray eyes

Finn Alden Monroe

~ Age 5
~ Sunlight blonde hair
~ Forrest green eyes

Rory Kieran Monroe

~ Age 7
~ Sunlight blonde hair
~ Forrest green eyes

Otto Lennon Monroe

~ Age 5
~ Strawberry blonde hair
~ Chocolate brown eyes

Tess Olivia Monroe

~ Age newborn
~ Sunlight blonde hair
~ Ice blue eyes

There had been a shooting at Buchanan Elementary, where Sera & Keren's kids go to school. Poor Rory got a minor injury, but is doing better.

Just a month later, Sera & Kieran got pregnant- at 44- with their first baby girl! They are thrilled.

In nine months, baby Tess Olivia is born!

She has beautiful sunlight blonde hair and ice blue eyes.


Sera & Kieran with Finn, Rory, Otto, and Tess.

[Kristi18]

HER: Laurel Elizabeth Bainbridge (nee Jonesy)

HIM: Solomon Elijah Bainbridge

 

DS: Elijah William Bainbridge

DS: Lucas Henry Bainbridge

DS: Knox Wesley Bainbridge

DD: Zoe Shalom Bainbridge

 

*****

 

Her Info: trauma surgeon at Kruger-Smith Memorial Hospital

1st date outfit - trendy and southern outfit

 

His Info: neurosurgeon at Kruger-Smith Memorial Hospital

black hair and blue eyes

1st date outfit - chambray shirt with a khaki sports coat

 

Proposal - Dog, Humphrey, appears with sign, "Will You Marry Me?"

Ring - simple and traditional

Wedding Info: venue - traditional church; dress - princess

Honeymoon Info: Johannesburg, South Africa, Safari Adventure

 

Child One: reveal - bought him a "World's Best Dad" t-shirt

nursery - travel themed

blonde hair and blue eyes

elephant bedroom

 

Child Two: nursery - safari theme

black hair and blue eyes

 

Child Three: blonde hair and grey eyes

 

School: Oakdale Elementary

DS2 on way to bathroom during shooting

 

*****

 

BFF: Liberty Grace Matthews *Libby 

 

DOG: Humphrey

 

Solomon and Audrey Bainbridge

Eli, Luke, Knox and Zoe

with Humphrey

[astrothief42]

My name is Laurel Rose Vince and I'm a trauma surgeon at Kruger-Smith Memorial Hospital. I am 29 and single, too wrapped up in my job to think about a man. But, one day, in walks a handsome man, tall and tan with caramel brown hair and forest green eyes. He introduces himself as Dr. Louis Becker Hayes, he's the new neurosurgeon at Kruger-Smith!

 

I convince myself that there's no way Louis would ever go for me, but I flirt with him now and then anyways. One day, it's just him and I in the break room. We're talking for a bit, laughing and such. But then the conversation pauses. We maintain eye contact, intense eye contact at that. I've got a million thoughts racing through my mind in just the few seconds since we stopped talking; does he like me back? will he ask me out? will he ki-- my thought is interrupted when his lips touch mine. It's such a sweet kiss, but when he sees the clock, he realizes he's late for surgery. He apologizes and rushes off. I'm left standing there, overwhelmed and happy all at the same time. 

 

A few days later, Louis approaches me in the hallway and he asks me out to dinner, he mentions a nice Italian restaurant he loves. I say yes!

 

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I am so excited for my date with Louis. My best friend, Sabrina Jean Underwood, helps me pick out the perfect thing to wear. I decide on comfy, but chic neutrals. I love it! Louis shows up right at 7 o'clock, not a minute late. He comes to my door to get me, and he tells me how beautiful I look! He's looking quite handsome, too, in his chambray shirt with a khaki sport coat. Throughout the night, he opens doors for me, pulls out my chair, and lets me go first. He's a true gentleman. He walks me back up to my porch at the night's end and kisses me goodnight. He asks to see me again, and I say yes!

 

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After one and a half years of dating, we are absolutely smitten with each other. Louis proposes to me by writing "Marry Me?" on the bottom of my coffee mug. When I finished my coffee, it revealed the letters. Then, he got down on one knee and professed his love! It's so sweet! And my ring is absolutely stunning, it's a champagne colored art deco ring. I wonder if he had help picking it out, he did such a good job! 

 

We are engaged for six months, and then we have our wedding! The venue we chose was perfect for us, in my childhood backyard. Sabrina is my maid of honor, and she helps me pick my dress. I select a feminine lace dress. I look gorgeous in it, and my hair is perfect. He's wearing a handsome tux that I picked out for him, plus a tie that matches our wedding color. It's a fantastic wedding overall, one that exceeded my dreams for it! I take his last name.

 

Louis and I honeymoon to Bali, Indonesia for scuba diving and snorkeling fun.

 

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Louis and I have been married for three years. Work at the hospital is hectic. I feel like I might as well move in there for as little as I am home. Somehow, Louis and I manage to keep our love going, and he always makes time for me. I love how he still hasn't stopped being a gentleman to me.

 

One day, because of increasing suspicions, I decide to take a pregnancy test. It comes up positive! I know it's going to be hectic for two surgeons to raise a kid, but nonetheless I am excited. I tell Louis by giving him a card that says "Hello, Dad." on it, and he is so excited to be a father. He tears up when he hears the news.

 

9 months breeze by and soon I'm holding a baby boy in my hands! He's as handsome as can be. Louis and I talk it over and quickly agree on a name; he's most definitely a Roman Kai Hayes. Louis and I have a perfect nursery waiting for him at home, it's a fun, blue nursery.

 

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Life is good with Louis and our little son, Roman! He's already three years old. I can't believe how fast time has gone by! I love his little blonde hair and forest green eyes. Louis and I start to miss having a baby around the house. Together, we two decide to try for baby number two!

 

It doesn't take long to get pregnant with a second baby boy! During my pregnancy, we re-decorate Roman's bedroom into a nice neutral room with a cool little clubhouse bed. He loves it! We also decorate a nice nursery for our coming baby boy. We pick a modern forest animal nursery. This pregnancy seems to drag by, and when month 8 comes around I am ready to be done. But he finally arrives, one week late! I love him more than words can describe. Louis and I select the perfect name for him; Rory Lachlan Hayes! I'm in love! He has blonde hair and forest green eyes.

 

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Roman is five years old and Rory is two when Louis and I find out that we're pregnant with number three! Though balancing two kids, romance, and work is hard enough, I still manage to be excited for my baby. It's a third boy, which to be honest isn't that much of a let down, Rory is so excited to have another brother.

 

7 and half months later, I give birth to my little guy. He is small, as he was born too early, but overall he is healthy. He's got the cutest hazel eyes and brown hair. Louis has a big say in the name this time. He suggests River Archer Hayes and I agree. Roman and Rory are so good with the baby. We know when they get older, the brothers will be close friends.

 

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Roman is 10, Rory is 7, and River is 5. I am at work right after dropping off the kids at school, as is Louis. A few hours into my shift, I am paged to the ambulance entrance. There's been a shooting at Babe Ruth Elementary School, the kids' school!! The first stretcher is wheeled in. It's a teacher. I'm terrified and frantically checking all of the hospital beds and ambulances come in. My husband's doing the same thing. I see River's kindergarten teacher sitting at the end of a bed, getting her head looked at. I run to her and she assures me that River is fine, that he didn't get hurt at all. She mentions she also saw Roman as she was leading her class to the safe area and he had no visible problems. I feel relieved but still terrified. I am still searching for Rory. 

 

A few minutes later, I see bright red converse tennis shoes sitting in the hallway. The same kind that Rory wore to school that day. I recognize them as his because of the little bleach spots from when he dropped a bottle of cleaner on them. I walk into the curtain right behind the shoes and see my little guy sitting there. He is getting stitches on his arm and he has a bruise on his head, but other than that he seems fine. He wraps his arms around my neck and doesn't let go, him crying into my neck and I into his. I finally let go and hold his hand while they finish stitching him up. He tells me what happened. He was on his way to the bathroom when everyone started running. He fell and got trampled by the older kids. He's got to stay the night at the hospital for a concussion, but he'll be just fine.

 

My family takes the next few weeks to recover from what our kids went through. They continue to wake up with nightmares, but my husband and I are able to comfort them. One month to the day after the shooting, I find out that I am pregnant with my first daughter. I am overwhelmed and excited all at the same time, as is Louis. Roman, who has been very protective of his younger siblings lately, is especially excited.

 

Nine months later, my little girl arrives! She's so beautiful. I love her so much. Louis and I quickly settle on a first name we both love; Leila. Roman suggests Arcadia because it means peace, a big part of our life since the shooting. Louis and I agree that there isn't a more perfect name for our daughter.

 

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The Hayes Family

 

DW: Laurel Rose (nee Vince) Hayes {44}

DH: Louis Becker Hayes {44} 

 

DS: Roman Kai Hayes {10}

DS: Rory Lachlan Hayes {7}

DS: River Archer Hayes {5}

DD: Leila Arcadia Hayes {nb}

 

Laurel and Louis Hayes;

with Roman, Rory, River & Leila

[MalloryMae]

Your name is Dr. Luna Vivienne Parks and you're a trauma surgeon at Kruger-Smith Memorial Hospital. You are 29 and single, too wrapped up in your job to think about a man. But, one day, in walks a handsome man, tall and tan with midnight black hair and icy blue eyes. He introduces himself as Dr. Dermot Fletcher Brooks, he's the new neurosurgeon at Kruger-Smith!

 

You convince yourself that there's no way Dermot would ever go for you, but you flirt with him now and then anyways. One day, it's just you and he in the break room. You're talking for a bit, laughing and such. But then the conversation pauses. You maintain eye contact, intense eye contact at that. You've got a million thoughts racing through your mind in just the few seconds since you stopped talking; does he like me back? will he ask me out? will he ki-- your thought is interrupted when his lips touch yours. It's such a sweet kiss, but when he sees the clock, he realizes he's late for surgery. He apologizes and rushes off. You're left standing there, overwhelmed and happy all at the same time. 

 

A few days later, Dermot approaches you in the hallway and he asks you out to dinner, he mentions a nice Italian restaurant he loves. You say yes!

 

~

 

You are so excited for your date with Dermot. Your best friend, Dayanara "Daya" Ann Caruthers, helps you pick out the perfect thing to wear. You decide on a boho dress with cute sandals. You love it! Dermot shows up right at 7 o'clock, not a minute late. He comes to your door to get you, and he tells you how beautiful you look! He's looking quite handsome, too, in his chambray shirt with a khaki sport coat. Throughout the night, he opens doors for you, pulls out your chair, and lets you go first. He's a true gentleman. He walks you back up to your porch at the night's end and kisses you goodnight. He asks to see you again, and you say yes!

 

You continue to date for quite a while!

 

~

 

After one and a half years of dating, you are absolutely smitten with each other. Dermot proposes to you by hanging a sign around his dog, Beckett's neck. It's so sweet! And your ring is absolutely stunning, it's a blooming, ethereal flower ring. You wonder if he had help picking it out, he did such a good job! 

 

You are engaged for six months, and then you have your wedding! The venue you chose was perfect for you two, a pretty, traditional church. Daya is your maid of honor, and she helps you pick your dress. You select an innocent flowing ruffle dress. You look gorgeous in it, and your hair is perfect. He's wearing a handsome tux that you picked out for him, plus a tie that matches your wedding color. It's a fantastic wedding over all, one that exceeded your dreams for it! You take his last name.

 

You and Dermot honeymoon to Aspen, Colorado.

 

~

 

You and Dermot have been married for three years. Work at the hospital is hectic, you feel like you might as well move in there for as little as you are home. Somehow, you and Dermot manage to keep your love going, and he always makes time for you. You love how he still hasn't stopped being a gentleman to you.

 

One day, because of increasing suspicions you decide to take a pregnancy test. It comes up positive! You know it's going to be hectic for two surgeons to raise a kid, but nonetheless you are excited. You tell Dermot by hanging a sign around our dog, Beckett's neck and he so excited to be a father. He tears up when he hears the news.

 

9 months breeze by and soon you're holding a baby boy in your hands! He's as handsome as can be. You and Abraham talk it over and quickly agree on a name; he's most definitely a Judah Samuel Brooks. You and Dermot have a perfect nursery waiting for him at home, it's a soothing pastel nursery.

 

~

 

Life is good with Dermot and your little son, Judah! He's already three years old, you can't believe how fast time has gone by! You love his little midnight black hair and green eyes. You and your husband start to miss having a baby around the house. Together, you two decide to try for baby number two!

 

It doesn't take long to get pregnant with a second baby boy! During your pregnancy, you re-decorate Judah's bedroom into a boyish black and white room. He loves it! You also decorate a nice nursery for your coming baby boy, you pick a colorful, simple superhero nursery. This pregnancy seems to drag by, and when month 8 comes around you are ready to be done. But he finally arrives, one week late! You love him more than words can describe. You and Dermot select the perfect name for him, Ford August Brooks! You're in love! He has blonde hair and icy blue eyes.

 

Judah is such a fantastic big brother!

 

~

 

Judah is five years old and Ford is two when you and Dermot find out that you're pregnant with number three! Though balancing two kids, romance, and work is hard enough, you still manage to be excited for your baby. It's a third boy, which to be honest isn't that much of a let down, Ford is so excited to have another brother.

 

7 and half months later, you give birth to your little guy. He is small as he was born too early, but overall he is healthy. He's got the cutest blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair. Dermot has a big say in the name this time, he suggests Otto Laurence Brooks and you agree. Judah and Ford are so good with the baby, you know when they get older the brothers will be close friends.

 

~

 

Judah is 10, Ford is 7, and Otto is 5. You are at work right after dropping off the kids at school, as is Dermot. A few hours into your shift, you are paged to the ambulance entrance. There's been a shooting at Buchanan Elementary, the kids' school!! The first stretcher is wheeled in, it's a teacher. You're terrified and frantically checking all of the hospital beds and ambulances come in. You're husband's doing the same thing. You see Otto's kindergarten teacher sitting at the end of a bed getting her head looked at. You run to her and she assures you that Otto is fine, that he didn't get hurt at all. She mentions she also saw Judah as she was leading her class to the safe area and he had no visible problems. You feel relieved but still terrified, you are still searching for Ford. 

 

A few minutes later, you see bright red converse tennis shoes sitting in the hallway. The same kind that Ford wore to school that day. You recognize them as his because of the little bleach spots from when he dropped a bottle of cleaner on them. You walk into the curtain right behind the shoes and see your little guy sitting there. He is getting stitches on his arm and he has a bruise on his head, but other than that he seems fine. He wraps his arms around your neck and doesn't let go, him crying into your neck and you into his. You finally let go and hold his hand while they finish stitching him up. He tells you what happened. He was on his way to the bathroom when everyone started running. He fell and got trampled by the older kids. He's got to stay the night at the hospital for a concussion, but he'll be just fine.

 

Your family takes the next few weeks to recover from what your kids went through. They continue to wake up with nightmares, but you and your husband are able to comfort them. One month to the day after the shooting, you find out that you are pregnant with your first daughter. You are overwhelmed and excited all at the same time, as is Dermot. Judah, who has been very protective of his younger siblings lately, is especially excited.

 

Nine months later, your little girl arrives! She's so beautiful, you love her so much. You and Dermot quickly settle on a first name you both love; Eliza. Judah suggests Irene because it means peace, a big part of your life since the shooting. You and your husband agree that there isn't a more perfect name for your daughter.

 

~

 

The Brooks Family

Luna Vivienne (Parks), 44, & Dermot Fletcher, 44

Judah Samuel, 10, Ford August, 7, Otto Laurence, 5 & Eliza Irene, newborn

Beckett the pup