Create a Family With a Twist 3

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Back to Present Day!

Katharina ’ Kat ’ Reese Bolton [28] is Sarai’s future godmother, though for now the baby girl is still just a twinkle in her mother’s eye. Kat and Madison were rookies together on the team and have spent a wonderful four years together on the team. They’ve been extremely close since their first auditions and have been very supportive of each other and one another’s lives such as Madison throwing a party to celebrate Kat getting into nursing school last year.

Kat is also preparing to retire from the cheerleading life, she wants to spend more time with her six year old daughter and husband. At the moment there’s no plans for baby #2 any time soon, but not traveling all over and working out like crazy will certainly open the possibility. While she finishes her nursing degree Kat is helping to support her family by teaching dance classes in the Dallas area. Once her contract is done with the DCC she hopes to relocate to be closer with her husband’s side of the family since her daughter adores her grandparents. Kat’s not very close with her own parents so allowing her daughter to have the connection to family that she never had is a true blessing. Though while her parents are particularly in her life, her older brother certainly is. He’s also her daughter’s godfather.

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[name_m]Trenner[/name_m] " [name_m]Trent[/name_m] " [name_u]Seren[/name_u] [name_m]Bolton[/name_m] (30) is Kat’s brother and the godfather and uncle of her 6-year-old daughter. He’s also in sports, being a baseball player and is also considering retiring. Not because of children but because of his nagging calf injuries, which he feels is messing up his career. He’s not mad though because at least his sister is considering retiring as well. He still has a lot of love for his games and his jersey number 14 is his fave number. His reasoning for its luck is, “Twice the luck of 7, and the rainbow after the storm of 13. Plus, it sounds like fortune.” He is currently dating Noah’s sister, although they’ve only dated for 3 months and feel it’s way too early to discuss children. While he doesn’t discuss taking things too far, like in marriage, he doesn’t get along with his parents and would convert to Judaism for her if it happened. He’s always so fascinated by her religious culture and is eager to ask her anything. He has one of her cats, a calico cat named Catorce, who he’s had ever since the cats were old enough to be weaned. Yes, he picked Catorce since it’s Spanish for “fourteen” but it has “Cat” in the name. He jokes [name_f]Kat[/name_f] should get a cat too - it aligns with her name.

[name_m]Trent[/name_m] and [name_f]Kat[/name_f] are close although he is on-again-off-again with his parents. He feels they have been more disappointed since the two talked about retiring. Their parents say they wouldn’t retire until at least 35 if they were in these types of careers. Their also pushed the two to go for something more academic and not let athletics cloud their minds on career choices. So when they realised their two children could be retiring, they keep giving off this vibe of “I told you so.” [name_m]Trent[/name_m] is less sure of the decision to retire than [name_f]Kat[/name_f], but if he doesn’t retire, he’s assured [name_f]Kat[/name_f] and his friends that the decision will not be because of his parents. He doesn’t think he or [name_f]Kat[/name_f] needs to be worried about what they say and he’s happy for [name_f]Kat[/name_f] living her best life with her husband and daughter. He feels warm and welcome with the family of Kat’s husband and while he isn’t the strict type to “approve” of Kat’s decisions like her parents are, he made it very obvious that he enjoys and gets along with her now-husband. He is interchangeably called “Uncle Trent” and “Godfather Trent” by Kat’s daughter and is proud to wear these titles.

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[name_f]Mariel[/name_f] [name_f]Zadie[/name_f] Padget-Bolton (6) is Trents’ niece and Kats’ daughter. [name_u]Blessed[/name_u] with boundless energy, [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] doesn’t walk anywhere if running’s an option. She’s dedicated to sports, loving swimming and track alongside gymnastics. While she likes to try emulating her mom’s grace and routines, Mariel’s open about the fact she doesn’t think she’d like to be a cheerleader in the future, namely as she wants to see if she can pursue gymnastics to an Olympic standard, having total conviction in her practice and performances.

Having such closeness with her uncle and paternal grandparents means [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] doesn’t feel too bothered by the fact she doesn’t have much to do with her mom’s parents. The support of the Padget’s in particular has seen Mariel’s confidence grow, and she’s become more dedicated to her academics with their input too, although sports are No.1 in her world. Mariels’ recently become more intrigued by Trents’ relationship, and enjoys asking questions, although losing her godfather-uncle to little cousins isn’t something she’s quite so positive about…

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[name_m]Mats[/name_m] [name_u]Pleun[/name_u] [name_u]Padget[/name_u] (27) is Mariel’s father and Kat’s husband. Having a name similar to his wife’s gets a few funny comments but the two laugh it off and enjoy it. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] has a [name_u]Dallas[/name_u] Cowboys cheerleader sister and unlike his wife and [name_u]Madison[/name_u], she has no desire to leave anytime soon. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] is close with the Goldbaum family and agreed that [name_f]Sarai[/name_f] is a wonderful name for their future daughter if they end up having a girl. She knows Noah’s sister through her maternal uncle-godfather who is currently dating her. Something that people don’t know about [name_m]Mats[/name_m] is the first girl he’s ever been in a relationship with is [name_f]Yvaine[/name_f] [name_m]Golding[/name_m]! This was back when he was 15 however and she was 13. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] considers this a first relationship but not a true love seeing the two had never said the L word to one another when they were together. He supports [name_f]Yvaine[/name_f] with her current boyfriend, [name_m]Arrio[/name_m] Montejano, and wishes them well on their own journey with their baby on the way.

[name_f]Mariel[/name_f] is an adorable and warm addition to [name_m]Mats[/name_m] and Kat’s family and they remember when she was just born up until now at age 6, which they say feels so long and [name_m]Mats[/name_m] feels [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] is growing up to be a “big girl”. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] himself is a champion at archery, loving it due to the skill of precision but also the fun of summer sports. Plus it feels great that a medieval style sport is still played today and [name_m]Mats[/name_m] has a passion for medieval history. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] is a history major but for now his career is archery and he loves what he’s grown up to do, playing archery since childhood. He has noticed that [name_f]Kat[/name_f] has been happier and spending more time with [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] lately and is feeling glad [name_f]Kat[/name_f] is going to retire out of her own choice. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] loves to see [name_f]Kat[/name_f] happy and the two are even closer now.

Yvaine was created by @kitkatcookie.

Arrio was created by @I_meme_it.

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Azadeh ’ [name_f]Zee[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Shirin[/name_f] Hendizadeh [6] knows [name_m]Mats[/name_m] through [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] as they attend kindergarten together. The girls are close with each other but also have a few more members from their class in their friendship circle, [name_f]Emi[/name_f] [name_u]Quinn[/name_u] who joined the group after mentioning that one of her aunts has the same name as [name_f]Mariel[/name_f]. Wennie [name_m]Golding[/name_m], who was already close with [name_f]Emi[/name_f] due to her father, [name_u]Adair[/name_u], being best friends with Emi’s late father, [name_u]Leon[/name_u], who passed away from lung cancer. And [name_f]Tianna[/name_f] Watterson, who won the girls over with her killer ‘restaurant’ pretend play.

The three girls often have playdates together, usually at one another’s homes by either Zee’s parents, [name_f]Kat[/name_f] and [name_m]Mats[/name_m], Tianna’s Parents, sometimes her elder siblings, such as [name_u]Kameron[/name_u] and her husband, [name_u]Wilson[/name_u], or even [name_f]Tressa[/name_f] and [name_u]Kade[/name_u] (Though the girls do enjoy when [name_u]Kameron[/name_u] watches over them as they adore her children, [name_f]Bri[/name_f] and [name_u]Mayson[/name_u] are a lot of fun! However they haven’t seen much of the Furness family as they have a newborn baby at the moment), [name_u]Adair[/name_u], or [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f].

Though [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] has taken a bit of a step back from hosting duties for a similar reason to [name_u]Kameron[/name_u] as she’s currently nine months pregnant with Emi’s little brother, [name_u]Leon[/name_u] Jr/Leo/L.J. (Sabrina hasn’t settled on exactly what they’ll be calling him yet), named for his father [name_u]Leon[/name_u] who passed away from lung cancer before [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] even knew she was pregnant.

Since [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] and [name_f]Zee[/name_f] are both only children they’re both amused by Emi’s impending promotion to big sister. The girls love to share new things with one another so [name_f]Emi[/name_f], like she introduced [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] and [name_f]Zee[/name_f] to [name_m]Frank[/name_m] [name_u]Sinatra[/name_u], has been happy to talk about her baby brother and the preparations that her family has been getting into to get ready for his arrival. [name_f]Zee[/name_f] has also shared with her two best friends aspects of her life embedded in Persian culture as she was born to Persian-American parents. [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] has also participated in the sharing by teaching the girls some of the moves that her mother taught her.

Lately in order to help out when neither Mariel’s parents, Zee’s parents, or [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] are able to take the girls but they’re still begging to hang out, Emi’s aunts, the previously mentioned [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] or [name_u]Darcey[/name_u] have been taking the girls out for playdates. Mariel’s own kids, [name_u]Milan[/name_u], [name_f]Tia[/name_f], and [name_f]Polly[/name_f], or her Ommer [name_f]Cori[/name_f], also occasionally tag along as well. So far their adventures have been nothing but fun, and [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] is very thankful to have such a dedicated support system. She only wishes that she could provide some of that same kind of support to her friend and mutual connection with [name_m]Mats[/name_m], [name_f]Yvaine[/name_f] who’s due with her first child quite soon as well. Though she knows that [name_u]Adair[/name_u] will be a great help to his sister.

Zee’s tight knit group of friends and caretakers know better than anybody that it takes a village, and they all certainly love their village.

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[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f], [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] Kellerman, [name_f]Kat[/name_f], [name_u]Kameron[/name_u], [name_u]Wilson[/name_u], [name_u]Mayson[/name_u], [name_u]Milan[/name_u], [name_f]Tia[/name_f], [name_f]Polly[/name_f], [name_u]Leon[/name_u] Sr, [name_u]Leon[/name_u] [name_m]Jr[/name_m], and [name_f]Cori[/name_f] were all created by me

[name_f]Emi[/name_f], [name_u]Adair[/name_u], [name_f]Tressa[/name_f], was made by @CherryBomb50

[name_u]Darcey[/name_u], [name_u]Kade[/name_u], [name_f]Bri[/name_f], [name_f]Yvaine[/name_f] were made by @kitkatcookie

Wennie was created by @wandering_willow

(and if i forgot anyone, i’m so sorry ily!)

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[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] [name_u]Montgomery[/name_u] (42) is a warm and vibrant woman with a contagious smile. She lives next door to [name_f]Zee[/name_f] and her family, and they have become close friends over the years. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] is a talented artist and often hosts art workshops for children in the neighborhood, including [name_f]Zee[/name_f] and her friends. She has a knack for making everyone feel comfortable and is always there to lend a helping hand. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] loves organizing community events and is known for her delicious homemade pies, which she often shares with the neighborhood kids. She is an integral part of Zee’s village, providing support, creativity, and a nurturing presence.

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[name_f]Peridot[/name_f] " [name_f]Dottie[/name_f] " [name_m]Arwyn[/name_m] Coulton (2) is Olivia’s granddaughter, and a frequent visitor who most of her neighbours can recognise on sight. Currently an only child, Dottie’s mother is the younger of Olivia’s two daughters, typically known as the scatterbrained one of the family - so it’s a good job her husband’s incredibly organised! [name_f]Dottie[/name_f] shares her mom’s lure towards the arts, and currently is obsessed with chalk, leaving a trail of flowers, hearts and butterflies wherever she goes.

When she isn’t involved in this, she’s tending to the newts in the pond in her home’s back garden alongside her dad, having no issue with ‘slimy things’ - as her cousin’s call them. Dottie’s current only sore spot is she’s about to loose the privilege of being the youngest grandchild as her aunt - Olivia’s older daughter and big sister to her mom - is expecting again and only a couple weeks from her dute date!

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tw: social anxiety, brief mention of bullying, neglectful parents

[name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] " [name_m]Baz[/name_m] " [name_u]Will[/name_u] Coulton (16) is Dottie’s uncle. He’s her dad’s little brother and spends a lot of time over there. Mainly because his parents are not in the best of places, and he finds an escape at his brother’s house. He loves his niece [name_f]Dottie[/name_f] and has babysat her a few times before. [name_m]Baz[/name_m] also gets along well with his sister-in-law and has asked for her advice on many things. [name_m]Baz[/name_m] is often recruited to help [name_f]Dottie[/name_f] and her dad with the newts. He is a lover of slimy things, sharing Dottie’s fascination with them.

[name_m]Baz[/name_m] deals with social anxiety, which makes school difficult for him. He sticks to talking with his two close friends and girlfriend. Yes, surprising everyone, he got into a relationship three months ago with the most popular girl in school. He and his girlfriend had been friends forever, and they both developed feelings. She took her shot and asked him out; the rest is history. [name_m]Baz[/name_m] has tried to get to know his girlfriend’s friends, but he knows they think he’s awkward, which hinders his attempts. It hasn’t eluded him that people think their relationship is strange. She doesn’t care, but it does make [name_m]Baz[/name_m] feel bad sometimes, especially since a guy who had wanted to date Baz’s girlfriend has started bullying him. He’s only told his two friends, who know he needs to tell an adult. One of them has told Baz’s sister-in-law, unbeknownst to [name_m]Baz[/name_m], and hopes things will get better. Despite all of this, [name_m]Baz[/name_m] and his girlfriend are very happy together. They love having movie dates but hang out much the same as before. [name_m]Baz[/name_m] has done a couple of paintings of her that he wants to give her; he’s waiting for their six-month anniversary. He’s already given her a few of his other paintings, and she loves them a lot.

[name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] has quite a few interests, including art. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] gave him lessons when he was younger, and he still enjoys painting. He and Dottie’s mom often bounce ideas off of each other and enjoy talking about art. [name_m]Baz[/name_m] doesn’t enjoy being at school for obvious reasons, but he likes learning and is at the top of his class. His best subject is [name_f]English[/name_f], and he often comes up with little stories for [name_f]Dottie[/name_f] that he writes down and reads to her. She likes them, so [name_m]Baz[/name_m] is happy about that. Sebastian’s parents aren’t very happy with each other and frequently take that out on other people. They don’t take Sebastian’s struggles with mental health seriously either, another reason why [name_m]Baz[/name_m] likes staying with his brother often. His brother and sister-in-law know he would benefit from therapy, but they can’t do anything, and his parents won’t.

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[name_f]Sunshine[/name_f] [name_u]Alexis[/name_u] ‘ [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] ‘ Portman (16) the classmate and girlfriend of [name_m]Baz[/name_m]. Much unlike [name_m]Baz[/name_m], [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] is a social butterfly who gravitates towards other people. Their relationship was a shock to many, but [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] and [name_m]Baz[/name_m] don’t care- they’re just happy to be together. [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] liked [name_m]Baz[/name_m] for a while before she gathered the courage to ask him out, and she’s so glad she did. [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] used to be a little skeptical of love, and for good reason- her father left her mother when she was three for another woman. Her mom was crushed, but she raised [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] well and didn’t let it hinder her relationship with her daughter. Sosie’s mom has always been an unorthodox type of person, being a tarot card reader, proud hippie and freelance artist who doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her, but [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] always looked up to her and the two are thicker than thieves.

As mentioned above, [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] is very much a people person, and is often disliked solely for being popular. She does fit the popular stereotype, being the captain of the cheer team, having a bunch of followers on Instagram and having a close-knit group of friends composed of two other girls. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] can be a little cut throat, she’s not a mean girl and always makes sure to include everyone. Sometimes, the same can’t be said for her two friends, though- [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] doesn’t like when they’re rude or snarky towards others and hopes they can better themselves, because she knows they’re good people.

As for the boy who’s been bullying [name_m]Baz[/name_m], Sosie’s disgusted by his behavior and would never want to be with someone like him anyway. Sometimes, she’ll be on lifeguard duty and the boy will wink at her as he flops off the diving board or tries to go up the kids’ water slide with his friends. [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] isn’t amused by his asinine behaviors and thinks he’s really annoying. [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] works as a lifeguard at the pool downtown and is on her school’s swim team as well as the cheer team, and while she loves cheer, her passion is for swimming and she loves being by the water. She’s an amazing swimmer and hopes to earn her college scholarship for swimming. [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] really wants to go to college- none of the women in her family ever went and while she adores them, she wants to be the first. She’s glad she has [name_m]Baz[/name_m] to support her through high school and hopefully beyond, and she knows she loves him very much.

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[name_u]Freedom[/name_u] ’ [name_m]Dom[/name_m] ’ [name_u]Blaire[/name_u] Portman-Banks [19] is Sosie’s older sister and mother to [name_m]Oswin[/name_m] [name_m]Leonardo[/name_m] [name_u]Banks[/name_u] [2]. Much like her sister she is also very much a social butterfly who loves to strike up conversation with any and all those she comes across. A few of the town gossips have called her a little too social considering her friendly streak lead to her meeting her eventual husband in their junior year of school. Which then lead to [name_m]Dom[/name_m] becoming pregnant with [name_m]Oswin[/name_m] the following year when she was seventeen. While she adores her son to no end and has no regrets about choosing her keep her baby, but the beginning of her family was also the end of another chapter in her life.

[name_m]Dom[/name_m] had big plans to attend college and someday become a neurosurgeon, but her pregnancy made her have to switch gears. Their family wasn’t particularly wealthy and paying for college and diapers, bottles, onesies, prenatal appointments, ultrasounds, a crib, baby food, toys, and all the other necessities just wasn’t an option. Of course she chose her baby over her bachelor’s degree. Her and her boyfriend at the time graduated, tied the knot, and became parents all within a single summer. It was a radical change, but not one that they couldn’t handle.

Eventually they were able to move out onto their own, her husband’s father gave him a job in his construction company, the money they saved from that combined with a small loan from the Portman’s meant they were able to scrap together a down payment on a house that they moved into recently. Though there’s still a bit of debt that [name_m]Dom[/name_m] and her husband find themselves in. [name_m]Dom[/name_m] does her best working both as a nanny and as a waitress to help make ends meet, though these days she’s unable to help out much since she’s currently very pregnant and due any minute with her second child, a daughter, [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] [name_u]Banks[/name_u] [ub].

She supports her sister immensely and hopes that she’ll be able to realize her dreams of being the first woman in the family to go to college. [name_m]Dom[/name_m] herself hasn’t given up on her dreams of one day going back to school, but she knows that it’s going to be a while until she’s able to make it happen so she doesn’t mind letting [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] be first. In fact she thinks it’s only fair since for their entire childhoods it was usually [name_m]Dom[/name_m] getting to do all the firsts. She also hopes that [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] will be a great inspiration for both her kids, but particularly her unborn daughter so that she’ll grow up knowing that Portman women aren’t doomed to skip college forever. Though when [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] goes off to school she will be missing the free babysitting services from her and [name_m]Baz[/name_m].

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[name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] [name_u]Banks[/name_u] (nb) is the anticipated newborn daughter of [name_m]Dom[/name_m] and the sister of [name_m]Oswin[/name_m]. [name_m]Dom[/name_m] chose a home water birth this time, as [name_m]Oswin[/name_m] was born naturally in a hospital. [name_f]Sosie[/name_f] was present at the birth, along with their mom, and [name_m]Oswin[/name_m] and Dom’s boyfriend, who, at the time [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] was born, pulled [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] out and place her into Dom’s arms.

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[name_f]Khione[/name_f] [name_f]Naia[/name_f] [Montgomery] Coulton (20) knows [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f] by association with [name_m]Dom[/name_m], being that she was a teen mother too. She’s really happy to be 20 because now she can say “was” instead of “is” a teen mother! Her motherhood responsibilities never falter though, she’s the mother of [name_f]Dottie[/name_f]. She is the more scatterbrained one between her and her sister, but her then-boyfriend-now-husband is very organised and it’s rubbed off well on [name_f]Khione[/name_f]. While [name_f]Khione[/name_f] was a teen mother, she was already 18 and graduated at the time of Dottie’s birth – but only just. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] was initially disappointed by [name_f]Khione[/name_f] bearing a child so soon but was never mad at her daughter – [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] knew that it’s common for young mothers to have children who were more likely to be young parents. Sure, [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] was 22 when [name_f]Khione[/name_f] was born, but [name_f]Khione[/name_f] is the younger of two women.

[name_f]Khione[/name_f] was ironically never friends with [name_m]Dom[/name_m] before the pregnancies, they only met around the time they both started to show. The two of them lived different lives – [name_m]Dom[/name_m] was more studious, wanting to be a neurosurgeon and get a bachelor’s degree. [name_f]Khione[/name_f] was less organised and wanted to pursue a solo career as a rockstar. She and [name_m]Dom[/name_m] were just two very different women navigating two separate lives who just sort of came together following their mutual positive pregnancy tests. Like Parent Trap meets the Breakfast Club. The rockstar life had to be put to rest for [name_f]Khione[/name_f] though, she really couldn’t balance fame and a baby together. It was a hard but good move on her part, especially now that her husband has helped her and the two are good role models now for [name_m]Baz[/name_m]. She couldn’t imagine where her life would go if god forbid she were to take the fame route instead. But that was no option and she and [name_m]Dom[/name_m] really helped one another out with the help of their families. There’s romance for her brother-in-law [name_m]Baz[/name_m] and Don’s sister [name_f]Sosie[/name_f], but [name_f]Khione[/name_f] is all for it and supports them. She knows they’re not the type to get involved in a teen pregnancy of their own and that they don’t fall into the stereotypes of irresponsible teen romance.

[name_f]Khione[/name_f] currently works as a painting teacher at the recreation centre but aspires to one day become a schoolteacher at art/painting. She’s always open to everything [name_f]Dottie[/name_f] loves and wants to talk about and admires her daughter all the time. [name_f]Khione[/name_f] knows [name_m]Oswin[/name_m] through [name_m]Dom[/name_m] and recently met [name_f]Arlowe[/name_f], a little mesmerised by the cute newborn. [name_f]Khione[/name_f] was initially surprised her sister was pregnant but always supported her throughout the pregnancy and is excited to become an aunt. Usually it’s her sister guiding her so it feels unfamiliar to [name_f]Khione[/name_f] to be her sister’s guide for once, having had a child already, but she feels it’s her time to be able to stand up and have that ability for others who need it. She’s excited about her sister being 8 months pregnant now and knows there will be a cute newborn on her family too, but chooses not to shy away on attention to her own daughter - [name_f]Dottie[/name_f] is and will always be important to [name_f]Khione[/name_f].

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[name_f]Sereen[/name_f] [name_u]Alani[/name_u] [name_m]Purser[/name_m] (nee Montgomery) [24] is Khione’s older sister and soon-to-be mother to her first child, a daughter. She’s thrilled to become finally meet her little one and has been counting down the days until her due date with exactly a month left now. It’s a little strange to be on the other side of things since she was very close with [name_f]Khione[/name_f] during her pregnancy and held her sister’s hand through a lot of the ups and downs that come with having a baby on the way. She was present at Dottie’s birth alongside [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]. Despite the less than ideal circumstances of [name_f]Khione[/name_f] being a young mother, her birth was fairly smooth and [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] regarded it as a very beautiful experience that she had the honor of witnessing, which is why she’s inviting [name_f]Khione[/name_f] to be present at her delivery as well.

Going to her little sister for advice took some getting used to since it used to be the opposite way. But [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] eventually got over the mental block she had and eventually became much more comfortable with asking her sister all kinds of questions. For the last eight months or so it’s been a near daily occurrence of [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] peppering [name_f]Khione[/name_f] with all sorts of inquires. “How often should I be feeling kicks?” “Is it okay to drink peppermint tea?” “Do you think I should get an epidural?” To make up for how relentless she’s been [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] has been promising to get a small gift for [name_f]Khione[/name_f] as a thanks for being such a good sport. Though Khion insists that gaining a niece and a cousin for [name_f]Dottie[/name_f] is reward enough.

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[name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] [name_m]Purser[/name_m] (nb) is the baby daughter of [name_f]Sereen[/name_f]. On a sunny morning in the early hours of [name_u]July[/name_u] 10th, 2023, [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] made her grand entrance into the world. Surrounded by the warmth and love of her family, she brought an air of joy and anticipation to the delivery room.

[name_f]Sereen[/name_f] had eagerly awaited this moment, counting down the days until she could finally meet her little one. As the contractions intensified, Sereen’s excitement grew, knowing that she was about to hold her precious daughter for the first time.

With [name_f]Khione[/name_f] by her side, offering words of encouragement and support, [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] bravely faced the challenges of childbirth. The medical team guided her through the process, ensuring her comfort and safety every step of the way.

After a smooth and relatively quick labor, [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] emerged into the world, her cries filling the room and bringing tears of happiness to her mother’s eyes. She was a beautiful, healthy baby girl, with a head of soft, dark hair and sparkling blue eyes, inheriting her mother’s gentle features.

The room was filled with an overwhelming sense of love and relief as [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] cradled her daughter in her arms, feeling an immediate bond between them. [name_f]Khione[/name_f], overcome with emotion, couldn’t help but shed tears of joy, realizing the incredible miracle that had taken place.

Seraphina’s arrival brought immense happiness not only to her parents but also to her aunt, [name_f]Khione[/name_f], who couldn’t wait to watch her niece grow and develop alongside her own daughter, [name_f]Dottie[/name_f]. The bond between the two sisters had now expanded to include their precious little ones, creating a special connection that would last a lifetime.

As the family celebrated this new addition, [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for her sister’s guidance and support throughout her pregnancy. In that moment, she knew that her promise of a small gift could never truly express the depth of her appreciation for Khione’s unwavering love and friendship.

And so, surrounded by love and gratitude, [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f] [name_m]Purser[/name_m] embarked on her journey through life, embraced by the warmth and care of her doting family.

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[name_u]Franklin[/name_u] ’ [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] ’ [name_u]Rhett[/name_u] [name_m]Purser[/name_m] [25] is Seraphina’s father, pictured here celebrating her arrival home, and Sereen’s husband. Becoming a father has been one of the most fulfilling things he’s ever done, despite the fact things got off to a rocky start. When [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] woke him up in the middle of the night telling him her water had broken, to be honest, he was terrified. It was a month too early, [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] was supposed to ‘keep cooking’ as [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] had joked at their last prenatal appointment when their doctor told them that it would be ideal for [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] to stay pregnant at least two more weeks so that she would be able to reach thirty-seven weeks and therefore be considering a full term pregnancy.

[name_u]Frankie[/name_u] doesn’t remember a whole lot of Sereen’s early labor, he kind blacked out. Though he’s been told that he leapt into action and hurriedly gathered their bags and whisked [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] to the hospital. He was by his wife’s side the entire labor even when [name_f]Khione[/name_f] and [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] offered to take over to give him a break so he would be fresh for when it was actually time for [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] to push. Much like [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] felt about watching Khione’s delivery, he felt incredibly honored watching his daughter emerge and isn’t shy about admitting that he cried.

There were also some tears shed when they found out that [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] needed to spend a few days in the NICU due to a low APGAR score. Thankfully she was otherwise healthy and cleared to head home after three days. Settling into parenthood has been strangely natural for [name_u]Frankie[/name_u], he’d heard about this phenomena happening to moms after giving birth but he’s glad that he’s included too. [name_f]Sereen[/name_f] is still recovering, the early labor took a toll on her body, nothing too severe just certainly draining. In the meantime [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] has been just as dedicated to her and has been very glad to be taking care of both his girls at the moment.

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[name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] [name_m]Grant[/name_m] (30) is Frankie’s childhood best friend and honorary uncle to [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f]. Growing up in the same neighborhood, [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] and [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] formed an unbreakable bond early on. They shared countless adventures, played sports together, and supported each other through thick and thin.

Benjamin’s kind-hearted nature and reliable presence made him an integral part of Frankie’s life. When [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] arrived, [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] stepped up to become a pillar of support for [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] and [name_f]Sereen[/name_f]. He offered his time, wisdom, and friendship to help them navigate the early stages of parenthood.

Having witnessed Frankie’s journey from terrified father-to-be to a loving and devoted dad, [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] couldn’t be prouder of his best friend. He cherishes the moments spent with [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f], doting on her and showering her with affection.

[name_u]Benjamin[/name_u], with his playful spirit and nurturing demeanor, has become an integral part of Seraphina’s life. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand, whether it’s babysitting, providing guidance, or simply being a listening ear for [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] and [name_f]Sereen[/name_f].

Their friendship, built on a foundation of trust and shared memories, has now extended to the next generation, creating a bond that will continue to grow and strengthen as [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] embarks on her journey through life. [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] is committed to being a positive influence and an unwavering source of support for [name_u]Frankie[/name_u], [name_f]Sereen[/name_f], and their growing family.

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[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] (28) is Benjamin’s fiancee and works as a graphic designer. They met at an art exhibition where [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] was immediately captivated by Olivia’s artwork.

[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] is a free-spirited and artistic soul with a zest for life. She possesses a creative and imaginative mind, which is evident in her work as a graphic designer. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] is passionate about art in all its forms and often seeks inspiration from nature, music, and vibrant city life. She is known for her gentle and compassionate nature, always finding ways to support and uplift those around her. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] is an excellent listener and values deep connections, fostering meaningful relationships with her loved ones.

Olivia’s love for art extends beyond her profession. She enjoys exploring various artistic mediums, such as painting, photography, and pottery. She frequently visits art galleries, attends workshops, and immerses herself in the local art scene. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] also finds solace in nature and enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s going on long hikes, capturing landscapes with her camera, or simply sitting in a park with a sketchbook. She has an appreciation for music and plays the piano as a way to unwind and express her emotions.

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Warning for cheating.

[name_f]Jessica[/name_f] " [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] " [name_f]Eirene[/name_f] [Thompson] [name_m]Abner[/name_m] (46) is Olivia’s aunt, who is the youngest sibling of her generation in the Thompsons. [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] used to worry [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] wasn’t the nicest person for [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] at first and that he was too perfect, but he proved her wrong and it’s a nice and natural relationship. When [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] was 20, she was with the “perfect guy” and was loyal to him, turning down an offer from the man’s best friend to kiss him at a party. [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] reported this to her boyfriend at the time but reassured him that she did not cheat on him and refused the offer, but that the other man wasn’t being a true friend. [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] wanted to be honest but worried this news would upset her boyfriend, but surprisingly he was apathetic. He half-listened and responded, “Oh you were cheating? Ok whatever, that’s nice, I’ve done the same anyway so I don’t really care”. [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] stated again that she did not cheat and she was deeply bothered her boyfriend at the time had been cheating on her and not even trying to listen to what she said. She asked, “Why would you be so apathetic to cheating on me? I would never cheat on you!” and left him that day without waiting for an answer. Hey, why should she listen to him if he won’t listen to her anyway?

[name_u]Jackie[/name_u] is the only person on the [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] family with brown eyes. Some of her relatives have deeper or darker blue or green eyes but Jackie’s are completely brown. She’s worried lowkey that she’s an affair baby but thankfully she is not. However she isn’t biologically related to any [name_m]Thompson[/name_m]. But she’s actually switched at birth with another [name_f]Jessica[/name_f], [name_f]Jessica[/name_f] " [name_u]Jazzy[/name_u] " [name_u]Bryn[/name_u] [name_m]Jacobs[/name_m]. [name_u]Jazzy[/name_u] knows, but [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] doesn’t. In fact, [name_u]Jazzy[/name_u] believes it likely wasn’t an accident. For [name_u]Jackie[/name_u], however, ignorance is bliss. [name_f]Silence[/name_f] is golden. There’s no guarantee she won’t find out but for now, she’s just trying to continue building and enjoying her life.

Sometimes [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] can come off as less cheery than [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] or [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u], but she’s good at heart. She always gets a happy vibe from her niece (figure) [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] and enjoys talking about art and graphics with her. [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] is an architect and enjoys her career greatly. Her biggest worry currently is her marriage. Granted, there’s no cheating, but she and her spouse do feel the marriage is getting dull and aren’t sure what to do in terms of spicing it up. [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] knows stale relationships can lead to cheating but that isn’t what she’s concerned over, mainly since both are loyal and trust each other. Knowing [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] and [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] could be a serious plus for [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] in terms of that, especially since the engaged couple never gets bored of being together and have a lot of positivity.

Jazzy was created by me.

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[name_f]Eszti[/name_f] [name_f]Larissa[/name_f] Asplin (nee Brunton) [46] is a friend of [name_u]Jackie[/name_u]. They met in college through a mutual connection, Jackie’s ex. She was one of the girls that he cheated on [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] with. [name_f]Eszti[/name_f] had no idea the guy she was hooking up with already had a girlfriend and the minute she found out she kicked him to the curb. She felt so bad that she reached out to [name_u]Jackie[/name_u] to apologize. The girls then hit off an unlikely friendship. They also have the mutual quirk of being the only person in their family with a certain physical characteristic. Ezsti is the only blonde in her family. Though the explanation isn’t anything like Jackie’s ‘unknowingly switched at birth’ story, Eszti’s mother has actually just been dying her hair brown since she was a little girl and hasn’t told anyone.

[name_f]Eszti[/name_f] enjoys how she worries about her niece and finds it sweet. It’s actually another bonding point in their relationship as Ezsti has a niece that’s Olivia’s age, [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] [name_u]Quinn[/name_u]. Eszti’s done her own far share of worrying about her niece. Especially after announced that she was pregnant again after the loss of her husband, [name_u]Leon[/name_u]. It’s been hard since [name_f]Eszti[/name_f] lives further away from [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] than she’d like to thanks to her husband’s job, though she’s been doing her best to send love from afar. She’s sent plenty of gifts through the mail but to be honest, Ezsti’s best known for showing her support in the form of uplifting text messages and adorable GIFs and emojis. As of the last few hours, she’s been sending tons to the family groupchat as the whole family’s been discussing a very exciting event! This morning [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] alerted everyone to the fact that her water had broken!

It’s another one of those moments were [name_f]Eszti[/name_f] wishes she was closer to her niece and other immediate family members, but she knows that [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] is in good hands knowing that her in-laws, particularly her sister-in-law, [name_f]Mariel[/name_f], is close by to look after her, her daughter, and imminently arriving son!

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[name_f]Sabrina[/name_f], [name_u]Leon[/name_u], and [name_f]Mariel[/name_f] were created by me

so excited to be giving the beloved [name_u]Quinn[/name_u] family some closure

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Mariella Grace Foster (35) is Eszti’s close friend and confidante. She has been a supportive presence in Eszti’s life, especially after the loss of her nephew, Leon. Mariella is a compassionate and nurturing individual who radiates warmth and kindness. With her empathetic nature, she has become an essential source of strength for Eszti during difficult times. Mariella is a loving mother to her own children and always goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of her family and friends. Her unwavering loyalty and genuine care make her an invaluable part of Eszti’s support system.