Warning for one-night stands and possible deadbeat situation.
[name_m]Severin[/name_m] “ [name_m]Sverre[/name_m] “ [name_m]Isander[/name_m] Cerpa (34) is a supposed in-law of [name_m]Cooper[/name_m], though he knows not to rush [name_m]Fred[/name_m] into proposing. He’s the eldest Cerpa sibling and brother to [name_f]Trix[/name_f], Fred’s girlfriend, and he wouldn’t be alright with his younger siblings rushing too quickly into everything. He doesn’t baby them by any means, in fact, it’s just a matter of not wanting them to make mistakes he’s made. [name_m]Sverre[/name_m] himself has had a one-night stand in the past, though he did know the woman prior. They were acquaintances, not friends or lovers, though he wouldn’t have minded getting an eventual friend with benefits. That didn’t happen however, they both just really felt awkward about that afterward. It was completely consensual and never manipulated, it was just a matter of regretting it after. Both felt like they did “a dirty thing” and didn’t have the passion or love to feel good about it. They don’t hate each other and enough time has passed to just accept but forget the past. Though one strong detail makes it hard to forget – the acquaintance [name_m]Sverre[/name_m] slept with was actually the sister of [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] Lanzetta’s ex, who fathered her children before she met [name_m]Lane[/name_m].
[name_m]Sverre[/name_m] feels awkward thinking about him. While [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] won’t bring him up, insisting she’d rather not divulge in her ex’s story, it’s never been clear where he stood in the children’s lives. According to some people, he was an active father but left the picture out of jealousy when [name_m]Lane[/name_m] entered. [name_m]Sverre[/name_m] doesn’t know if he’s come back since then, or if he’s completely relegated [name_m]Lane[/name_m] as “new father” and didn’t care anymore. While [name_m]Edvin[/name_m] and [name_m]Cooper[/name_m] were unsure on Lane’s decision to be with someone older with past children, they never hated it the way Lindsey’s ex did. Lindsey’s ex acted like [name_m]Lane[/name_m] is the type of young person who dates older people because it makes him look “cooler”, “more mature”, or simply for their better financial stability. Though he has stated he does love his children, which seemed off. [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] didn’t seem like the kind to dismiss people or cause erasure. Sverre’s never felt like his own siblings were erased from his life and was raised where all 5 had their place. He’d know if someone didn’t feel that way, especially since he coaches a debate team, where everyone’s equal and a right to say was important. [name_m]Sverre[/name_m] loves [name_f]Trix[/name_f] and [name_m]Fred[/name_m] as a couple and is glad they’re still together, considering them his fave unmarried couple. Though he’s ready for them to marry when they are.
Trix was created by @kitkatcookie.
Madeline was created by @Lindseylloyd052399.
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[name_m]Marshall[/name_m] " [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] " [name_m]David[/name_m] Knapman (36) is Lindseys’ mysterious ex and father of her two oldest children, [name_m]Harvey[/name_m] and [name_f]Leonie[/name_f], as well as a generally controversial figure in the eyes of many. By no means is [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] a straight forward person. He’s prickly and easily becomes defensive, qualities that have gotten him into a lot of arguments over his life.
Working as a volcanologist, his personalities intensity is considered ideal in the fearless and daring environment of his job, however it makes him not the most popular of folks outside of this field. His career is why people have believed he’s not involved in the lives of his children, as he’s devoted to his job, especially given the financial benefits it allows [name_f]Leonie[/name_f] and [name_m]Harvey[/name_m].
The breakup between [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] and [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] was contentious, setting up the problems that became more pronounced when [name_m]Lane[/name_m] entered the picture. She wanted another baby and he refused. Their careers weren’t compatible with this step and honestly, [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] didn’t feel he could split his time between three kids without his son and daughter losing out somehow. Thanks to the demands of his job, he wants as much time for his kids as possible.
[name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] being called a single parent even after [name_m]Lane[/name_m] entered the picture - while [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] himself was involved - furthered his frustrations and led to more arguments after a period of calm. His jealousy wasn’t that his ex had moved on entirely, but more rooted in how he felt [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] was forming a new family for [name_f]Leonie[/name_f] and [name_m]Harvey[/name_m], one where [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] didn’t have a place. Being painted as this disposable, selfish person greatly angered him, and his fury towards both [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] and [name_m]Lane[/name_m] made them feel what he really wanted was to resume his relationship with his ex-partner.
Throughout all of this, Marsh’s sister has been the main person trying to create some calm and establish better communication between all involved parties. This is primsrily for [name_m]Harvey[/name_m] and [name_f]Leonie[/name_f], as the latter especially is at an age where he can recognise more of the tension, which [name_m]Marsh[/name_m], [name_m]Lane[/name_m] and [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] have sought to protect them from. There is less hostility now and [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] sees his kids regularly, but he has admitted to his sister that he doubts he and his ex will ever be on rosey terms again.
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[name_f]Odett[/name_f] [name_f]Bálintka[/name_f] [name_m]Benedek[/name_m] (34) is Lindsey’s best friend, though she wants to open her eyes more to Marsh’s POV. She often lived her life assuming and going along with things, especially how she worked. This changed when she found out that her aunt and uncle, who she believed still lived in native Hungary, actually lived less than an hour away and chose not to speak to her and her siblings. [name_f]Odett[/name_f] had also taken charge more recently in her life, after a long history of being very sappy and intimate. She loves her friend [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] dearly, but she has realized [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] isn’t such a deadbeat after all. Now she wants to support the equal parenting credits for them both.
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Warning for age gaps and sexism.
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[name_m]Oszkar[/name_m] [name_m]Ferenc[/name_m] [name_m]Benedek[/name_m] (32) is Odett’s younger brother, who knows [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] and [name_m]Lane[/name_m] are together. He’s glad his aunt and uncle didn’t disappear, because he can’t imagine what it’s like to have a loved one who disappeared. He’s read about an engaged Hungarian-born guy who disappeared and also had a daughter he never met. [name_m]Oszkar[/name_m] finds it cringey how he used to be invested in that story 2 years ago and thinks the source of that information was very very strange. Still, there was always indication that his own aunt and uncle just disappeared voluntarily. They didn’t intend to go missing but were clearly deadbeat relatives who didn’t care whether their family knew where they were. [name_m]Oszkar[/name_m] is honestly relieved that [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] isn’t[name_f][/name_f] that type of person and never would be in terms of his fatherhood. By no means does he thinks [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] or [name_m]Lane[/name_m] want to manipulate the backstory of [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] intentionally. He knows they have their perfect love story and that’s great, but it doesn’t mean that Marsh’s opinion matters less. [name_m]Oszkar[/name_m] was admittedly surprised [name_m]Lane[/name_m] was noticeably younger but he is fine with the age gap as long as they can love as equals. Makes the couple seem more imperfect. Part of that belief was from the [name_m]Benedek[/name_m] mother being 3 years older than their father and also being very savvy. Some of the extended [name_m]Benedek[/name_m] relatives disliked the relationship and gave the impression she was imbalacing the power between them. [name_m]Oszkar[/name_m] grew up very confused but trusted his mother nonetheless. He’d have rather found things out himself than blindly listen, which had its weaknesses, but thankfully more strengths.
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As it turned out, it wasn’t a matter of his mother taking advantage of his father. It was a matter of his father’s side of the family not wanting a woman being perceived higher in any regard than a man. After that moment, [name_m]Oszkar[/name_m] realised he was privileged. He’s grateful his mother was smart on her own regard and not successful solely “because of how much triumph her husband would let her have.” But he never disregarded the kindness of his father either, who was very active and important to the family. He was the heart and soul, like a king in chess, but she ran everything freely, like the queen. Having an older sister [name_f]Odett[/name_f], [name_m]Oszkar[/name_m] is more humbled, though he’s clear that the best at water skiing in his community has to be him. [name_f]Odett[/name_f] doesn’t really mind since it’s not her thing, but she likes to tease him that the one driving the boat takes the true priority. [name_m]Oszkar[/name_m] works in boat and water ski rentals and he likes to give people in the community a chance to enjoy it too. He likes being around bodies of water, though he still has a soft spot for Hungary. He’s never truly lost his accent and he’s glad not to, even though it’s much thicker speaking Hungarian. [name_m]Oszkar[/name_m] is private about his dating life, though people know he’s bi and single. While he and [name_f]Odett[/name_f] are close, he knows [name_f]Odett[/name_f] isn’t the sap she used to be, and she’s as glad about that as anyone else.
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[name_m]Olivér[/name_m] [name_m]Zako[/name_m] [name_m]Benedek[/name_m] (29) is the youngest [name_m]Benedek[/name_m] after [name_f]Odett[/name_f] and [name_m]Oszkar[/name_m]. He’s often been shy. Name a time he hasn’t tried to talk to [name_f]Lindsey[/name_f] or [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] but backed out. You can’t. He is really active despite not being outgoing. He works for a fitness drink company. Despite the unspoken family drama, he loves his parents. He wants Lane’s opinions on things. [name_m]Marsh[/name_m] and [name_m]Lane[/name_m] are both smart in Olivér’s eyes. [name_m]Olivér[/name_m] recently moved out of the apartment he once shared with his girlfriend. He is equally silent on this. [name_m]Olivér[/name_m] doesn’t want some relatives to find out either.
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[name_f]Kennedy[/name_f] " [name_f]Kenna[/name_f] " [name_f]Julia[/name_f] Somerville (29) is Olivér’s girlfriend who he’s recently stopped living with. This was an awkward situation for both of them to explain to other people, although the reasoning isn’t because their relationship has ended. [name_f]Kenna[/name_f] was offered a new placement in her job working as a midwife, and the timing wasn’t something that works for [name_m]Olivér[/name_m]. Not just in upping sticks, but the finance and travel aspects of relocation. After a lot of long discussions [name_f][/name_f]- which caused a lot of anxiety for [name_f]Kenna[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- it was agreed that she’ll go ahead to start her position at the clinic she’s been hired by, and then [name_m]Olivér[/name_m] will join her when it works for him.
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As they’re both more introverted people, [name_f]Kenna[/name_f] and [name_m]Olivér[/name_m] have experienced more judgement thanks to how much they mutually value privacy. It’s not that they want to shut people out or ignore them, but instead a desire for what’s important to them remaining with them. Kenna’s also got a father who tends to ask her ill-timed questions without much sensitivity.
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She loves him and knows this never comes from a bad place, however it isn’t something she loves enduring when the time comes around. It’s part of what drove him and her mom apart shortly after the birth of Kennas’ younger sister [name_f][/name_f]- who’s just a year her junior [name_f][/name_f]- and both of them are closer with her as she doesn’t pry at random intervals. Of course when [name_m]Olivér[/name_m] and [name_f]Kenna[/name_f] stopped living under the same roof, her dad was in a state and asking her a dozen questions; but this time it didn’t bother her much. After all, there’s a plan in place.
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[name_f][/name_f]TW: infertility
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Ellery[/name_f] [name_f]Denise[/name_f] [name_m]Moore[/name_m] [née Somerville], 28, is Kenna’s younger sister. Growing up, the two weren’t very close —Ellery is outgoing and extroverted, while [name_f]Kenna[/name_f] is more reserved. They also ran in different social circles. However, in their twenties, their relationship improved a lot, and [name_f][/name_f] [name_f][/name_f] [name_f]Ellery[/name_f] chose [name_f]Kenna[/name_f] as her son’s godmother.[name_f][/name_f]
[name_f]Ellery[/name_f] and her husband struggled for years to conceive before finally welcoming fraternal twins—a boy and a girl—. Ellery’s childhood was tough, and she’s always felt that her birth played a role in her parents’ eventual divorce. Her father, who didn’t think she looked like either [name_f][/name_f] parent, suspected [name_f]Ellery[/name_f] might not be his child. He even had a DNA test done behind her mother’s back. Although he now regrets his actions, the experience left lasting scars on [name_f]Ellery[/name_f]. To this day, she and her husband try to present a united front especially in front of their children.
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Now a stay-at-home mom, [name_f]Ellery[/name_f] hosts a weekly playgroup with a circle of close friends. She knows she’ll [name_f][/name_f] eventually return to her legal career [name_f][/name_f], but for now, she plans to stay home for at least another seven years. She and her husband want to have at least [name_f][/name_f] another child, and she’s determined to wait until the potential baby/babies is [name_f][/name_f] settled into kindergarten before she considers goes back to work.
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At the moment, [name_f]Ellery[/name_f] is busy organizing her best friend’s baby shower—her daughter’s godmother—and planning the family’s summer. They’ll be staying at her husband’s family summer house, and she’s in the midst of researching summer camps for the twins.
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