Verna/Dylan
10/24/2015 21:12:55
I sigh with relief as Mark starts to gasp for breath as a weak but steady pulse is detected. "Thank goodness!" -Verna
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Frank/Wesley
10/25/2015 01:15:10
I put a hand on Mark's shoulder. "Easy buddy," I encourage. -Wesley
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Verna
10/25/2015 05:55:44
"Get some adrenalin quickly. And notify hurst of the situation." -Verna
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Wesley/Frank
10/25/2015 06:24:26
I scramble up and dash out of the room. I return a minute later with the adrenaline and a pale face. H-Hurst is on his way." I inject the liquid into Mark. -Welsle
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Wesley/Frank
10/25/2015 06:25:24
I scramble up and dash out of the room. I return a minute later with the adrenaline and a pale face. H-Hurst is on his way." I inject the liquid into Mark. -Welsle
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Verna
10/25/2015 06:43:55
"Good. Then he can see for himself that this was a horrible idea. You might want to get some muscle relaxant. More then likely he's gonna start seizing. A ambu bag will be great as well." -Verna
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Wesley
10/25/2015 06:52:46
"Yes ma'am." I get the needed supplies and kneel beside Mark. "Alright buddy just take it easy. Don't make this harder than it needs to be." -Wesley
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Wesley
10/25/2015 06:53:05
"Yes ma'am." I get the needed supplies and kneel beside Mark. "Alright buddy just take it easy. Don't make this harder than it needs to be." -Wesley
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Carrington
10/25/2015 06:53:51
Sorry for the double comments. My device is acting up. :(
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Verna
10/25/2015 06:56:27
I spring into action as soon as Mark's body starts to jerk violently with convulsions. "Get the medicine into him Wesley," I say as I snap the ambu bag onto the end of Mark's mask and start to breathe for him. -Verna
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Wesley
10/25/2015 07:00:16
I grab the syringe and inject it into Mark. "Come on buddy! Don't start this!" -Wesley
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Verna
10/25/2015 07:29:01
I squeeze the bag rhythmically and soon the seizures calm. "He's not going to feel good when he wakes up," I say as I wipe the drop of blood that limps from his nose. "Hurst has a lot to answer for when he sees his best man in the states he's in." -Verna
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Welsey/Frank
10/25/2015 09:51:52
"Dylan can I have some soup or something?" I ask. -Frank
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Dylan/Verna
10/25/2015 10:30:16
"Of course. I have some left over from yesterday. I'll heat it up." -Dylan
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Wesley/Frank/Hurst
10/25/2015 11:05:54
"Thanks Dylan," I say with a tiny smile. -Frank
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Verna
10/25/2015 14:00:00
I look up with narrowed eyes. "Well sir, what do you have to say?" -Verna
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Hurst
10/25/2015 14:20:19
"I'm going to wipe his memory." -Hurst
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Verna
10/25/2015 14:36:01
My eyes widen. "It's not his fault! He went into cardiac arrest!" -Verna
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Hurst
10/25/2015 14:38:54
"From a panic attack I presume?" -Hurst
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Verna
10/25/2015 15:08:42
"He reached his breaking point sir. You're lucky he hasn't gone insane. That's what solitary confinement does to people." -Verna
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Hurst
10/25/2015 15:10:33
"It was worth a shot." -Hurst
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Verna
10/25/2015 15:29:05
"We need to get him to medical now." -verna
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Hurst
10/25/2015 15:50:34
"Fine. I'll think over my decision a bit longer and we'll see what happens from there. Follow my earlier set protocols. No interaction with his family." -Hurst
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Verna
10/25/2015 16:48:42
"Wesley, get a gurney and an IV." I glare at hurst. -Verna
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Wesley/Hurst
10/25/2015 17:09:24
"Do not look at me like that Verna! Get away from Mark. I don't want to see you again today. Get out of here," I order sternly. -Hurst
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Verna
10/25/2015 17:41:44
I cock my eyebrow at you. "So you plan to oversee him medically?" -Verna
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Hurst/Wesley
10/25/2015 17:46:05
I hurry back in and Verna and I transfer him onto the stretcher. -Wesley
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Verna/Mark
10/25/2015 18:00:03
I sigh as I salute and leave. -Verna
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Wesley/Frank
10/25/2015 18:02:57
I put a hand on your shoulder. "Easy Mark. Easy buddy. It's alright." -Wesley
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Mark/Dylan/Garrett
10/25/2015 18:06:31
I jerk away from you and glance around wildly trying to push the oxygen mask off my face. -Mark
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Wesley/Frank
10/25/2015 18:12:45
"Hey! It's ok sir just calm down. I snuck the recorder out of your room. See?" I turn it on. -Wesley
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Dylan/Mark
10/25/2015 18:29:21
I smile. "I knew that would perk you up." -Dylan
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Frank/Wesley
10/25/2015 18:38:22
"That's right. Just relax. You're ok." -Wesley
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Carrington
10/25/2015 19:07:36
Ok so I thought since I did a parody of Steve's perspective in the song Let It Go, I would make one from the zombie's perspective as well. Here's the lyrics! (Sing to Let It Go)
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Mark/Dylan
10/25/2015 19:11:26
"Ch-chest hurts," I moan through the mask. -Mark
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Frank/Wesley
10/25/2015 19:19:35
I manage a wide grin and shovel a spoonful into my mouth. -Frank
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Mark/Dylan
10/25/2015 19:36:18
"H-hurts to breathe." -Mark
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Frank/Wesley
10/25/2015 19:41:10
"You're a bit bruised up. I'll give you a painkiller." -Wesley
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Dylan/Mark
10/26/2015 02:50:25
I beam. "Of course you can!"'-Dylan
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Frank/Wesley
10/26/2015 03:42:39
"Mark if Hurst finds the recorder he will destroy it and me." I recite some Bible verses. -Wesley
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Dylan/Mark
10/26/2015 12:43:54
I go to your bedsid. "Alright. I'm here to help. We'll just take this nice and slow." -Dylan
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Wesley/Frank
10/26/2015 12:46:10
"Ok so what first? All I want to do is get in a wheelchair. Remember I still can't feel my leg," I sigh. -Frank
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Dylan/Mark
10/26/2015 13:09:16
"Ok." I wheel a wheelchair over to you. "Go ahead and stand on your good leg. I'm going to help you so you don't use your other one." -Dylan
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Frank/Wesley
10/26/2015 13:18:35
I quickly add a sedative to your IV. "Easy Mark." I glance nervously around before playing the recording. -Wesley
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Dylan/Mark
10/26/2015 15:36:10
"Steady Frank. Lean on me if you need to." -Dylan
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Wesley/Frank
10/26/2015 15:58:49
I stand unsteadily on my leg, leaning heavily on Dylan. You hear the sharp intake of my breath and feel me tense up dramatically. -Frank
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Dylan
10/26/2015 16:24:18
"Frank, if you're not ready for this we can stop. It's alright." -Dylan
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Frank
10/26/2015 16:27:03
"M-made it this f-far," I gasp. -Frank
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Dylan
10/26/2015 17:06:53
"Alright. Your almost there. Just one step and you're in the chair." -Dylan
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Frank
10/26/2015 17:10:50
"H-hang on. F-feel like I'm gonna pass out." -Frank
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Dylan
10/26/2015 17:26:36
"Frank, don't push yourself. You've done a lot today." -Dylan
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Frank
10/26/2015 17:30:42
"N-no. G-gotta finish." I stagger towards the wheelchair. -Frank
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Dylan
10/26/2015 17:47:50
"Very carefully I help you ease into it. "There we go! Now just take a quick breather." -Dylan
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Frank
10/26/2015 17:54:25
I'm gasping for breath and gripping the sides of the wheelchair hard. "B-bucket!" I pant. I'm obviously in a lot of pain. -Frank
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Dylan/Verna
10/26/2015 18:08:41
Quickly I grab a bucket and hand it to you. -Dylan
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Frank/Hurst
10/26/2015 18:28:37
"What do you want Verna?" -Hurst
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Dylan/Verna
10/26/2015 18:52:12
"I would like discuss our course of action with Holbrook." -Verna
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Hurst/Frank
10/26/2015 19:02:38
"Our? You mean my." -Hurst
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Verna
10/26/2015 19:22:59
"I'm gonna cut to the chase. You need to put him on undercover work again." -Verna
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Hurst
10/26/2015 19:31:51
"Alright young lady I'll hear you out. But then you're gonna get it because I won't accept the way you've been acting towards me." I gesture to a chair. -Hurst
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Verna
10/26/2015 20:14:13
I grin. "Come now boss. You remember who I am right? The worthless street urchin who could out smoke most boys. You know I got a mouth on me, but you you know I don't mean most of it and that I hold you in the highest respect." My face grows serious. "Listen, Holbrook is going to be no good on the field until this PTSD is resolved and that's going to take some time and therapy. He's hardly sleeping and it would be dangerous to send him out now. His family and flying for his charter firm were excellent for him after Afghanistan and I know that if you gave him some time he would be right back to the good ol Mark Holbrook we know and Love." -Verna
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Hurst
10/26/2015 20:18:19
"Oh yeah it all sounds so good except for the part about his family. You and I both know he'd never leave them." -Hurst
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Carolyn
10/27/2015 03:00:15
Read it! Brilliant as always. :)
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Verna
10/27/2015 02:59:43
"He may feel like he has closure if we actually let him say goodbye. Come on, he was doing very well undercover before. And I severely doubt the Black Ring will suspect he's back there again for a while. Hopefully by the time they do we'll be able to put him back into a full time agent on the field." -Verna
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Hurst
10/27/2015 03:59:31
"And how long do you expect that to be?" I ask. "The Black Ring people don't mess around." -Hurst
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Verna
10/27/2015 05:21:47
"I'm not one to speculate but it took them five years to find him." -Verna
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Hurst
10/27/2015 05:30:31
Yes but now they know where his entire family lives. Maybe we should relocate them." -Hurst
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Carrington
10/27/2015 10:43:06
Added some more to the chapter!!
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Verna
10/27/2015 13:33:49
"Sir, think of it. They would never dream that we would be so stupid as to let him go back there. They assume we've brought him back to base. So let's be stupid for a while. They'll never guess." -Verna
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Hurst
10/27/2015 13:35:59
"But think of the risk I'd have to take." -Hurst
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Verna
10/27/2015 14:23:17
"Isn't that what we do best?" -Verna
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Hurst
10/27/2015 14:34:59
"I suppose..." my voice trails off. "I need some time to think over this." -Hurst
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Carolyn
10/27/2015 16:32:43
Like skip ahead to almost Christmas?
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Carrington
10/27/2015 16:38:25
Maybe. I'm open to options. I mean it would be quite a jump but it would be easy to fill in the gaps in the book. What do you think? We'd be skipping a lot of time.
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Mark
10/27/2015 18:14:43
Sorry, Carolyn had to take a shower. Well we defiantly thought that there should be some skipping. But Mark has to get in shape so we figured maybe we would have flashes of scenes as they go about their lives. The plan would be to promise Mark that he could go home at Christmas if he spent time getting in shape and work on several missions. This would give us a chance to see Frank at his new job and see Catherine and Sandra bonding as sisters as well as grace coming into he story more.
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Carrington
10/27/2015 18:20:15
Yeah that sounds good! I was thinking about the plan with Mark going back and all. I pretty much had the same idea. Only thing is...I'm not quite sure how to start the different scenes.
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Mark
10/27/2015 18:33:42
Kind of just randomly. Like, if the situation calls for it We will add needed characters but basically we come of with randome scenes and the other reacts to it. Kinda like when Mark was in confinement and I kept adding scenes from him. I wasn't really expecting you to answer, it was just to make a way to keep me in the story.
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Carrington
10/27/2015 18:39:41
It'll be a bit choppy I guess but we can manage. Maybe start out with Dylan taking Frank to his workplace or something?
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Mark
10/27/2015 19:05:37
Yeah. And maybe we can also flash to hurst helping Mark train. I'll go along with whatever you say.
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Hurst/Frank
10/27/2015 19:10:55
I walk over to Mark. "We have a proposition for you." -Hurst
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Dylan/Mark
10/27/2015 19:30:56
"Yep. Boy Frank, it's good to see you back to your old self." -Dylan
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Frank/Hurst
10/27/2015 19:36:57
"Would you like to go home?" -Hurst
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Mark/Dylan
10/27/2015 19:41:03
I look at you eagerly. "Yes I would love to." -Mark
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Frank/Hurst
10/27/2015 19:48:11
"Of course there would have to be some conditions." -Hurst
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Dylan/Mark
10/28/2015 03:47:40
I sigh. "Do you think she will ever be ok?" -Dylan
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Hurst/Frank
10/28/2015 04:02:48
"I don't know Dylan," I admit anxiously. "She can't eat can't sleep and...I-I just don't know what to do." -Frank
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Mark/Dylan
10/28/2015 04:04:54
My eyes brighten. "O-of course I would!" -Mark
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Hurst/Frank
10/28/2015 04:23:44
"I think we've tried just about everything." I stare anxiously out the window. -Frank
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Mark/Dylan
10/28/2015 04:35:05
"Yes yes of course." I look at you. "Verna mentioned me doing missions until Christmas then I could go home." -Mark
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Hurst/Frank
10/28/2015 04:37:43
"Well your mission right now is to work on getting in shape. Your injury hasn't been giving you any trouble has it?" -Hurst
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Mark/Dylan
10/28/2015 04:58:51
"A little weak in my dominant arm but that's what the weights are for. My shot's a little rusty too but I've been practicing so it should be back where it was in no time." -Mark
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Frank/Hurst
10/28/2015 05:03:07
"I want you on some stamina training as well. We need to build up your endurance. Is runnung an option for you?" -Hurst
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Dylan/Mark
10/28/2015 13:13:44
"Nope. All good to run sir." -Mark
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Frank/Hurst
10/28/2015 14:23:04
"Great. Put those weights away and I'm gonna run with you." -Hurst
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Mark/Dylan
10/28/2015 15:10:40
I do as I'm told and stretch a bit while I'm waiting for you. -Mark
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Frank/Hurst
10/28/2015 15:27:19
I come back a minute later in running attire. "Alright I see you've already warmed up and I did mine on the way here. Let's jog down the halls." -Hurst
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Mark/Dylan
10/28/2015 15:59:25
"Alright. Try to keep up old man." -Mark
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Hurst/Frank
10/28/2015 16:03:14
"Sorry, sorry. Just got a lot on my mind." -Frank
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Dylan/Mark
10/28/2015 17:59:54
"I know. It's been a month and I still miss him." -Dylan
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Frank/Hurst
10/28/2015 18:14:54
"How could I not!? You're talking as if I will stop missing him!" -Frank
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Dylan/Mark
10/28/2015 18:21:39
"I know. I know. You're right." -Dylan
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Frank/Hurst
10/28/2015 18:27:27
"Hey are we almost there?" -Frank
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Dylan/Mark
10/28/2015 18:41:06
"Yep! We're here." -Dylan
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Carrington
10/28/2015 18:43:05
Sure! Something to do with Catherine and Sandra?
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Carolyn
10/28/2015 18:52:41
Yep! And we can jump to after the surgery were Wesley and Verna pull the chip back in Mark
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Wesley/Sandra
10/28/2015 19:00:56
I race into your room. "Catherine! Come on! Aren't you ready yet!?" -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine/Verna
10/28/2015 19:31:08
"I'm coming! Gosh how do you get ready so fast?" I ask as I come down the stairs. -Catherine
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Sandra/Wesley
10/28/2015 19:36:39
"You did great Mark. Doing alright?" -Wesley
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Catherine/Mark/Verna
10/28/2015 19:42:07
I grin. "Ugh it's been forever since I've been shopping. I need new clothes desperately." -Catherine
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Wesley/Sandra
10/28/2015 19:48:23
I'm beside myself with excitement. "Come on! Come on! Don't want to keep them waiting!" -Sandra
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Catherine/Verna
10/28/2015 19:52:28
"Alright alright. Let's go. You drive, you got the car," I say with a grin. -Catherine
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Sandra/Wesley
10/28/2015 19:59:45
"It's alright Mark. Just relax and go to sleep," I soothe. -Wesley
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Mark/Catherine
10/29/2015 03:00:38
I sigh and close my eyes. -Mark
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Sandra
10/29/2015 03:08:17
I start the engine. "Now that dear sister, is power." I ease the car down the driveway and we are soon cruising steadily towards Kelsey's house. -Sandra
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Carrington
10/29/2015 05:07:02
I'm going to be traveling today. Not exactly sure when I'll be on.
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Carolyn
10/29/2015 05:21:15
That's ok. Have fun!
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Carrington
10/29/2015 17:05:38
Your turn to write! And thanks ;) we are at our destination.
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Carolyn
10/29/2015 19:26:24
I grin as I look out the window. "What a beautiful day!" -Catherine
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Sandra
10/29/2015 19:28:22
"I know!" I glance over at you, delight in my eyes. "I'm so glad you're my sister! I just can't believe we missed growing up together!" -Sandra
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Catherine
10/30/2015 02:57:29
I turn and grin at you. "Well now we get to make up for it." -Catherine
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Sandra
10/30/2015 03:17:45
"What about your life back in England?" I ask as I pull into Kelsey's driveway. -Sandra
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Catherine
10/30/2015 05:25:26
"I honestly had no life there. And what I did have was not real." -Catherine
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Kelsey
10/30/2015 05:38:31
I walk out to the car with no emotion on my face holding Grace by the hand. I have lost a noticable ammount of weight and don't look altogether healthy. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
10/30/2015 07:07:55
"Hey Kelsey," I greet softly. -Catherine
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Kelsey/Wesley
10/30/2015 07:38:53
"Good morning Mark," I greet you. "Ready for your morning excersize routine?" -Wesley
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Mark/Grace
10/30/2015 09:51:49
I look at you. "Too sore to work out. Stomach hurts." -Mark
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Wesley/Kelsey/Sandra
10/30/2015 10:13:54
I hug you back. "Hey sweetheart! Are you ready to go shopping?" -Sandra
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Grace/Mark
10/30/2015 11:23:34
"Yes! Mama said I can get a new tutu." -Grace
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Sandra/Wesley
10/30/2015 11:30:38
"Well...isn't there anything you can do without straining?"
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Mark/Dylan
10/30/2015 11:34:11
I laugh and clap my hands excitedly. -Grace
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Wesley/Sandra
10/30/2015 11:37:49
The trip to the store doesn't take long and soon we are piling out into the frozen slush of snow. -Sandra
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Grace/Mark
10/30/2015 12:48:30
"I want to get my tutu first!" -Grace
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Sandra/Wesley
10/30/2015 13:03:01
"Which is why I was asking if there was anything you can do so you don't tear your stitches. How about practicing your aim?" -Wesley
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Catherine/Mark
10/30/2015 14:02:35
"Of course! I haven't been tutu shopping in ages!" -Catherine
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Wesley/Sandra
10/30/2015 14:09:05
I take Grace's hand and glance worriedly at Kelsey. "Alright you three let's head over this way." I pause as something catches my eye. I hold up an awful looking blouse. There is mischief in my voice as I turn to Catherine. "Now THIS would look amazing on you!" -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
10/30/2015 19:54:47
I try to relax as my stomach throbs painfully. -Mark
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Welsey/Sandra
10/30/2015 20:06:28
I grin, my eyes sparkling with merriment. "No! Look! You have to try it on! You'll be drop dead...uh...flowery!" -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
10/30/2015 20:20:07
"Hand me a gun."'-Mark
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Sandra/Wesley
10/30/2015 20:23:56
I pick it up awkwardly and hand it to you. "Here." -Welsey
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Mark/Catherine
10/30/2015 20:36:30
I pull myself out of the chair and take the gun. Suddenly I cock it and fire off the rounds. When the gun is empty I hand it back to you. Every single bullet landed dead center. -Mark
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Wesley/Sandra
10/30/2015 20:44:32
I can't help but laugh. "This is gonna be good. There's a dressing room right over there!" I nearly drag you towards it. -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
10/30/2015 20:54:57
"Yeah well, don't worry I would never shoot another agent." I say, my face is tight with pain. -Mark
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Sandra/Wesley
10/30/2015 21:03:35
"That's good to hear. I'll take you back to your room now and you can have another painkiller." -Wesley
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Mark/Catherine
10/30/2015 21:10:05
"Y-yeah, that's g-good." -Mark
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Wesley/Sandra
10/30/2015 21:20:18
"Alright." I ease you back into your wheelchair and assist you in getting back to bed. Next I administer a dose of painkiller through your IV. "Just get some rest Mark." -Wesley
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Verna/Dylan
10/30/2015 21:40:43
I burst into the emergency room with medics wheeling two stretchers behind me. "Wesley we need you now!" -Verna
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Kelsey/Wesley
10/30/2015 21:48:31
My face drains of color as I race after you. "What's wrong? Mark?!" -Wesley
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Verna/Mark/Kelsey
10/30/2015 22:03:44
It's Mark and Simmons. Simmons is in pretty bad shape, unconscious right now, fever from infection, and we had to jump start him twice. Mark's got a gunshot wound to the chest and is showing evident signs of poisoning. Apparently he we sent to track down Simmons and fell right into the trap.
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Carrington
10/30/2015 22:17:56
Quick question...why is Mark getting hurt again? I thought we were gonna have everyone better
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Carrington
10/31/2015 07:10:44
I'm gonna be busy until probably late afternoon. See y'all later!
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Carolyn
10/31/2015 07:33:16
Sorry meant to say it was only a minor wound and the poison can be easily taken care of. Mark's still gonna get hurt on the field and don't worry everyone will. The real focus was on his partner who was injured far worse than Mark. Mark's a lot stronger how so we're looking at like a night in the hospital and then a day or two of bed rest. Sorry bout that.
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Carrington
10/31/2015 12:22:31
Oh alright. I was a little confused. Are you wanting me to play his partner? Also, Happy Halloween!
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Carolyn
10/31/2015 12:44:21
"You can if you want to. It's just we've really come to like wesley's character and so we are trying to give him a lot of scenes. It was mostly just to give Wesley the spot light. And yeah, we never celebrated Halloween in England so this is all very new for us. :)
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Carrington
10/31/2015 13:22:02
Alright! You can play Wesley if you want. I really like his character too. :)
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Carrington
10/31/2015 13:23:20
fun* sorry
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Carolyn
10/31/2015 13:49:04
Sounds like fun! And you can play Wesley for now because we are already playing Mark and Verna. It's your turn to write ;)
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Wesley/Simmons
10/31/2015 14:00:00
"A-alright. Verna if you'll help Simmons I will work on Mark and assist you as needed." I turn to Mark. "Ok buddy take it easy ok? Stay awake for me now. Someone help me get him onto the table!" -Wesley
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Mark/Verna/Dylan
10/31/2015 14:35:31
I grunt in pain as several surgeons transfer me to the table. Blood is soaking through the temporary field dressing and you can see that the poison has made a network of purplish veins stand out all over my neck and chest. -Mark
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Kelsey/Simmons/Wesley
10/31/2015 14:41:19
My eyes open, fever glazed. I glance bleary eyed around the room in confusion. My whole body strains as I try to draw in a breath that rattles in my chest. -Simmons
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Verna/Mark/Dylan
10/31/2015 14:49:32
"It's alright Simmons. We got you now. You did great agent. You rest now alright," I soothe as anesthetic is injected into your IV and a tube is prepared to insert down your throat. -Verna
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Kelsey/Simmons/Wesley
10/31/2015 14:57:42
I gag on my own blood and cry out sharply as I cough. More red dribbles generously onto the table. -Simmons
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Verna/Mark/Dylan
10/31/2015 15:34:12
I watch as a surgeon add the anesthetic. "Alright Simmons. relax. That should knock you out in ten seconds." -Verna
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Kelsey/Simmons/Wesley
10/31/2015 15:40:01
"It figures. Alright buddy I'm gonna give you an anesthetic and you won't feel a thing." -Wesley
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Mark/Verna
10/31/2015 15:55:09
"Don't be difficult rookie," I gasp as the purple veins spread. -Mark
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Simmons/Kelsey/Wesley
10/31/2015 16:03:25
"I need someone to stop the bleeding!" I inject the anesthetic into your IV and slip the tube down your throat. I frown at the surgeons and grab a wad of gauze, pressing it against the bullet wound. -Wesley
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Mark/Verna/Surgeon/Dylan
10/31/2015 16:08:33
I groan as the medicine kicks in and I surrender. -Mark
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Kelsey/Wesley/Simmons
10/31/2015 16:16:22
"It's about time. You move as slow as a snail." I check the tube and set to work pumping out Mark's stomach. "Do an x-ray to make sure there is no shrapnel." -Wesley
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Surgeon/Verna/Dylan
10/31/2015 17:36:54
"Yes sir." I run off to get the machine quickly. -Surgeon
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Kelsey/Simmons/Wesley
10/31/2015 17:46:19
I administer the charcoal and check to make sure the bleeding has stopped. -Wesley
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Verna/Surgeon/Dylan
10/31/2015 17:56:28
"Dang it! Quick! Defribulators now! Don't you do this agent. Holbrook did not get himself shot just to have you give up now. Get those bullets out of him now!" -Verna
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Wesley/Simmons/Kelsey
10/31/2015 18:06:28
"N-no! They took him a-away and I'm never gonna s-see him again!" -Kelsey
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Verna/Dylan
10/31/2015 18:18:00
"We won't give up. We never give up." I glance at Mark. "Wesley he's seizing!" -Verna
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Kelsey/Wesley
10/31/2015 18:24:37
"Ugh! Get Simmons some adrenaline!" I grab a shot with a muscle relaxer and quicky inject it into Mark's system. "Come on buddy, easy pal," I urge. "Hey you, whats the results on the x-ray?" -Wesley
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Dylan/Surgeon/Verna
10/31/2015 18:27:28
"W-we just have to keep praying. We can't lose hope." -Dylan
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Wesley/Kelsey
10/31/2015 18:32:06
"Verna tell me when Simmons wakes up. Alright. Thread me a needle while I clean this wound." -Wesley
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Surgeon/Dylan
10/31/2015 18:46:29
I expertly thread the needle. -Surgeon
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Wesley/Kelsey
10/31/2015 18:53:42
I stagger away from you and run clumsily into the wall. Until now you haven't noticed how thin I am. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Surgeon
10/31/2015 19:08:24
I grab your hand. "Kelsey stop. I'm your friend and you can't go on like this. Mark would not want this and you know it." -Dylan
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Wesley/Kelsey
10/31/2015 19:13:29
"I-I'm fine. Just got a bit dizzy is all. I can't help worrying. I try! Dylan I tried! I haven't had a fuul night's sleep in who knows how long. I can't eat! All I can do is think about his face...h-his..." I bury my head in my hands. -Kelsey
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Surgeon/Dylan
10/31/2015 19:28:24
"Not great sir. That poison is really taxing him. Shall I take a blood sample to the labs and see if we can get an antidote?" -surgeon
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Wesley/Kelsey
10/31/2015 19:38:46
"Yeah I already took one. Here." -Wesley
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Dylan/Surgeon
10/31/2015 19:44:09
"Kelsey, I'm not budging on this. I can be just as stubborn as you," I say as I cross my arms. -Dylan
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Kelsey
10/31/2015 19:47:43
"Oh and what are you gonna do? Shove it down my throat?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
10/31/2015 19:52:14
"If it comes to that, then yes." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Wesley
10/31/2015 19:56:34
"Yeah but that won't happen. Dad would kill you." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
10/31/2015 19:58:31
"Then you better eat so you don't lose another friend." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Wesley
10/31/2015 20:02:18
"Dylan please!" I beg. "Just leave me alone. I'm tired and I really don't feel like arguing." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
10/31/2015 20:09:58
"This is not an option for you anymore Kelsey. I've let it slide long enough." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Wesley
10/31/2015 20:19:35
"You were poisoned sir. Just lay still. We have done everything we can to slow the progress. We are trying to find an antidote. Just stay calm." -Wesley
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Mark/Dylan
10/31/2015 20:33:49
I lay back. My eyes are losing focus. "You know I still think about them all the time. I miss them. Want to see them again. You gotta let me live ok? So I can see my little sister, and my dad." -Mark
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Kelsey/Wesley
10/31/2015 20:36:55
"Mark you won't die. I'll make sure of that." -Wesley
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Mark/Dylan
10/31/2015 20:53:35
"Want to see them again. You-you gotta promise me you won't let me die ok? Gotta promise me ok?" -Mark
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Kelsey/Wesley
10/31/2015 20:58:27
"What part in the sentence I'm not hungry do you not get?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark/Surgeon
10/31/2015 21:13:51
"Um....the part where I see you are in complete denial that something is wrong." -Dylan
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Wesley/Kelsey
10/31/2015 21:17:35
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry I made you mad and I'm sorry I'm not hungry." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Surgeon
10/31/2015 21:31:22
"I can't lose you!" I yell severely as I grip your shoulders. "You and Frank are all I have left of Mark and I can't lose either of you! Why can't you see that you're killing yourself!?" You see absolute fear in my eyes before I break down in gasping sobs. -Dylan
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Wesley/Kelsey
10/31/2015 21:56:53
I stare at you, wide-eyed. "Fine. I'll eat." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
10/31/2015 22:11:05
I straighten as I wipe the tears from my eyes. "Thank you." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Wesley
11/1/2015 03:29:24
"Mark you will die if you don't! Please!" -Wesley
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Carrington
11/1/2015 04:28:16
I probably won't be on most of the day. Sorry!
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Dylan/Mark
11/1/2015 06:04:15
"I can make you a sandwhich if you'd prefer that." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Wesley
11/1/2015 07:36:41
You really think I'm so helpless that I can't even make a sandwich? " - -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
11/1/2015 08:16:14
"Well I was offering to do so as a friend." -Dylan
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Wesley/Kelsey
11/1/2015 09:24:27
I look embarrassed. "I-I'm sorry. I don't know what's gotten into me. If you want to make me one you can. I'm sorry. I haven't been very cheerful lately." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
11/1/2015 09:31:37
"You don't have to apologize Kelsey. I understand." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Wesley
11/1/2015 12:38:01
"Alright Mark. You can rest now. We'll take good care of you." -Wesley
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Dylan/Mark
11/1/2015 13:28:32
"It's alright," I say with a smile as I heat up the stove. -Dylan
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Frank
11/1/2015 13:46:47
I limp into my workplace. "What's the plan this morning?" -Frank
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Mary/Mark
11/1/2015 14:07:56
"Ok. Patient in room 5 needs a bandage change. Patient in room 9 is going to be going to therapy for his leg. Patient in room 25 needs a breathing treatment, and patient in room 52 is being discharged today." -Mary
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Frank/Caddock
11/1/2015 14:22:39
"We can be there in three hours tops. Just hang in there agent. We're on our way. How is Russia?" -Caddock
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Mark/Mary
11/1/2015 14:59:19
"Bloody cold and quiet. It's a real noman's land in Siberia," I say. With trembling hands I reach into my pocket and pull out a worn picture and unfold it. I smile back at the faces of Kelsey and Frank. -Mark
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Caddock/Frank
11/1/2015 17:47:02
You can hear me chuckle through the static on the radio. "Try living in Finland or doing a mission in Anarctica. That's a really cold place." -Caddock
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Mark/Camron
11/1/2015 18:17:16
"Well hurry up. I think I have hypothermia. Feeling kind of sleepy." -Mark
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Caddock/Frank
11/1/2015 18:21:24
"We're hurrying. Just keep moving. Guess I get the pleasure of chatting with you until we arrive huh?" -Caddock
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Mark/Camron
11/1/2015 18:55:30
"Negative. Can't move. Snipers." -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/1/2015 19:05:18
"Rub your arms and legs then. Keep your circulation going. Also, stay in contact with me so I can monitor you. Alright?" -Caddock
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Mark/Camron
11/1/2015 19:13:10
"O-ok," I say with chattering teeth as I look at the picture again. "Soon guys. I'm gonna be home soon. And we'll be a family again," I murmur as my eyes get droopy. -Mark
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Caddock
11/1/2015 19:16:50
"Mark, keep talking to me buddy. Tell me a story or something," I urge. -Caddock
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Mark
11/1/2015 19:20:26
"But you're the story teller. Y-you've been here long than me," I protest drowsily. "Been up for forty-eight hours straight. Wanna take a nap." -Mark
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Caddock/Frank
11/1/2015 19:24:18
"Alright we'll do our best to get you out of here. For now we're gonna do some breathing treatments." I gently place the mask on your face. "Alright take some deep breaths ok?" -Frank
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Camron/Mark
11/1/2015 19:29:00
I take a couple of deep breaths and immediately burst into a coughing fit. -Camron
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Frank/Cadock
11/1/2015 19:31:16
I pat your back. "That's right. One more deep breath for me and I'll take the mask off." -Frank
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Camron/Mark
11/1/2015 19:44:40
I push for one more breath as deep as I can manage before I start coughing again. -Camron
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Frank/Caddock
11/1/2015 19:48:36
"Mark? Mark keep talking buddy," I urge. "I need your location." -Caddock
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Mark/Camron
11/1/2015 19:51:11
"I told you already," I say numbly. "460 degrees west. Ninty degrees north," I mumble as I let my eyes shut again. -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/1/2015 19:56:02
"Don't move from that location alright? Are you cold?" -Caddock
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Mark/Camron
11/1/2015 19:59:36
"Fr-frozen. And wet," I mumble already half asleep. -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/1/2015 20:01:33
"Yeah but are you cold?" -Caddock
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Mark/Camron
11/2/2015 02:56:33
"Kinda numb right now. Can't feel my fingers or my toes but I don't think I have frostbite yet." I sigh as I lay my head back again and close my eyes. -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 03:46:56
"Keep moving as best as you can," I instruct. "If you feel cold I'm not sure you have hypothermia. It tricks your body into feeling warmer believe it or not. Tell me if you start feeling less cold." -Caddock
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Mark
11/2/2015 05:14:24
"O-ok....." As I drift off to sleep as I clutch the picture close to me. -Mark
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Caddock/Frank
11/2/2015 05:18:27
I return a minute later. "Here you go. Anything else?" I open the curtains to let some light in. -Frank
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Camron/Mark
11/2/2015 05:32:37
"No. I think I'm good for now. When do you think I'll get out of here?" -Camron
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Caddock/Frank
11/2/2015 05:38:12
"Probably by the end of the week. I'll be back to check on you in a bit ok?" -Frank
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Camron/Mark
11/2/2015 05:41:11
"Ok. Thanks doc." -Camron
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 05:46:50
I mutter something angrily under my breath as I increase the helicopter's speed. -Caddock
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elizabeth/Pilot
11/2/2015 05:54:33
I'm sitting in bed with my leg propped up in a removable cast. I seem to be deep in a book. -Elizabeth
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 05:59:14
"Either he fell asleep or he's in trouble. How far out are we?" -Caddock
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Pilot/Elizabeth
11/2/2015 06:15:43
"Ten minutes out sir." -Pilot
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Caddock/Frank
11/2/2015 06:18:56
"Great! Think you can walk today?" -Frank
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Elizabeth/Pilot
11/2/2015 06:38:25
"I'd like to try sir. I know I was suppose to start therapy today." -Elizabeth
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 06:41:29
"Mark mentioned snipers. I need eyes on the ground and trees." -Caddock
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Pilot/Elizabeth
11/2/2015 07:33:22
"Yes sir. Already on it. Nearing extraction point." -Pilot
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 07:39:17
"Excellent. Mark said he is in a cave. Keep an eye out for one." -Caddock
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Mark/Elizabeth
11/2/2015 07:46:13
"See it sir," I say pointing to the cave. -Pilot
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Caddock/Frank
11/2/2015 07:48:46
"Alright. We'll just stand here a minute or so. Sit down if you need to." -Frank
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Elizabeth/Pilot
11/2/2015 08:24:25
"Alright. I appreciate this you know." -Elizabeth
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 08:31:32
I grin. "It's my pleasure. I love helping people." -Frank
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Elizabeth/Mark
11/2/2015 08:40:22
I smile. "I think I'm ready to walk a bit." -Elizabeth
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 08:48:07
"Oh great..." I mumnle. I gently shake Mark. "Hey buddy? You with me?" -Caddock
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Mark/Elizabeth
11/2/2015 09:31:52
I moan but make no effort to wake up. -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 09:36:51
I shake you again. "Come on Mark. Wake up." -Caddock
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Pilot/Elizabeth
11/2/2015 09:55:46
"Sir the storm is getting really bad. We need to move." -pilot
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 10:01:38
I sigh as I pick Mark's limp body up and carry him to the basket. When he is secure I give you the signal to pull us up. -Caddock
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Pilot/Elizabeth
11/2/2015 10:11:45
I very carefully pull you both back up into the helicopter. -Pilot
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 10:14:33
"Get him warmed up now!" I order. -Caddock
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Medic/Elizabetg
11/2/2015 13:25:51
Quickly I get a heating blanket on him. "Should we strap him down sir?" -Medic
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 13:46:20
"Yikes! You got banged up pretty good didn't you?" -Frank
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Elizabeth/Mark
11/2/2015 14:21:55
"Yeah. Broke my leg in five different places. It was a mess. I'm lucky I can even walk." -Elizabeth
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Caddock/Frank
11/2/2015 14:55:47
"Wow. Alright I have some more patients I need to attend to so if you don't need anything else I'll leave you to your book." +Frank
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Mark/Elizabeth
11/2/2015 15:14:56
"Alright. Thank you very much sir." -Elizabeth
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 15:31:41
"Hey Mark, you alright?" -Caddock
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Mark/Henry
11/2/2015 18:03:48
"C-Cold. I'm cold dad." -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 18:09:11
"Hey. Need some help?" I ask kindly. -Frank
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Henry/Mark
11/2/2015 18:32:48
"Yeah. I'm being discharged today and my shoulder's being a pain." -Henry
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Caddock/Frank
11/2/2015 18:36:22
I gulp. "T-that was me, Mark." -Caddock
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Mark/Henry
11/2/2015 18:46:23
"N-no he was here. I-i saw him!" I say as I try to sit up. -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 18:49:30
I freeze a moment, my gaze dropping to the floor. Finally I rouse myself. "Y-yeah. I-I'm sure you'll enjoy that." -Frank
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Henry/Mark
11/2/2015 19:20:20
"You alright sir?" -Henry
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 19:23:43
"Y-yeah. I'm alright. L-let me just get you the paperwork." -Frank
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Mark/Henry
11/2/2015 19:37:28
"Y-yeah. T-they hurt. I-I'm so cold," I mumble as I shiver violently under the blanket. I reach into the pocket of my uniform and pull out a thumb drive. "H-here. S-some useful information on this," I say as I pull a trembling hand out from underneath the blanket to give it to you. -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/2/2015 19:40:52
I take it and give you a grateful smile. "Great work. It's a good thing that you can feel pain though. I think you're gonna be alright." -Caddock
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Carolyn
11/3/2015 01:29:03
Chapter was great! Fantastic work as usual.
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Mark/Henry
11/3/2015 01:28:32
"C-course I'm gonna be alright." -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/3/2015 03:24:06
"Yeah. You just get warmed up alright?" -Caddock
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Mark/Henry
11/3/2015 05:26:59
I sigh tiredly and close my eyes again. -Mark
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Caddock/Frank
11/3/2015 05:30:21
I nudge you. "Not yet Mark. Want some coffee?" -Caddock
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Mark/Henry
11/3/2015 05:48:55
"Y-yeah. S-sounds g-good." -Mark
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Caddock/Frank
11/3/2015 05:53:58
I hand you a cup. "Drink this slowly. It's nice and warm." -Caddock
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Mark/Henry
11/3/2015 13:21:08
I take it trembling hands and tip the cup to my lips, sipping the warm drink. "R-ready t-to go h-home." -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/3/2015 13:41:48
"It's s-such a long story. I know you want to get home to your family. Really don't worry about me. I'm fine." -Frank
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Henry/Mark
11/3/2015 15:46:34
"I've got time. My family isn't here to get me yet." -Henry
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Caddock/Frank
11/3/2015 15:52:10
I hesitate a long moment. "Um...well...I-I guess I could..." Fidgeting nervously, I pull up a chair and launch into the story. "It all began..." I give you an abbreviated version of our entire story, being careful not to expose Mark for who he really is. -Frank
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Mark/Henry
11/3/2015 16:16:21
I give you a happy smile before I lean my head back and shut my eyes. -Mark
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Caddock/Frank
11/3/2015 16:39:08
"Um...yeah. Why?" -Frank
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Medic/Henry
11/3/2015 18:54:23
I do so. "90 degrees Fahrenheit sir," I report. "Breathing's a bit off kilter sir." -Medic
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Caddock/Frank
11/3/2015 18:59:37
"D-died?!" I snap before coming to my senses. "O-oh yeah. I miss him terribly." -Frank
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Medic/Mark/Henry
11/3/2015 19:15:19
"Yes sir," I say as I strap the mask onto his face. -Medic
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Frank/Caddock
11/3/2015 19:18:11
"I know you do. Wait a couple more minutes and I'll let you." -Caddock
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Mark/Henry
11/3/2015 19:27:08
I groan and grip the cot under me as I try to regulate my breathing. -Mark
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Frank/Caddock
11/3/2015 19:33:55
I walk up to the counter. "Mary, Henry is ready to be discharged." -Frank
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Mark/Mary
11/3/2015 19:46:52
"Excellent. His family is in the lobby and ready for him." -Mary
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Caddock/Frank
11/3/2015 19:53:33
I lead Henry to the door. "Just head in there. Hope you get better really soon. It was a pleasure workingwith you." I turn and walk briskly away. -Frank
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Medic
11/3/2015 20:02:15
"He's not experiencing pain. He's just getting feeling in his body again. He was dipping down into second stage hypothermia. He's probably ver cold. Another blsnket wouldn't hurt." -Medic
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Caddock/Frank
11/3/2015 20:12:09
I walk into my final patient's room. -Frank
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Tristan/Medic
11/4/2015 02:49:32
I'm laying in bed sound asleep. -Tristan
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Caddock/Frank
11/4/2015 03:31:10
I walk in. "Good afternoon," I greet you softly with a gentle hand on your shoulder. -Frank
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Tristan/Mark
11/4/2015 06:19:19
I stir and open my eyes. "H-hello. Sorry about that. Must have dozed off. Someone was supposed to come change my bandages." -Tristan
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Caddock/Frank
11/4/2015 06:36:20
"Alright. Just hang in there pal." -Caddock
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Tristan
11/4/2015 07:20:28
I wince as I sit up and push away the blankets, exposing the bandage on my chest. -Tristan
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Frank
11/4/2015 07:23:46
"Alright I'll be quick." Gently I begin unwrapping the bandages. -Frank
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Tristan
11/4/2015 07:45:11
As you peel the bandages back you see the ugly wound that's well on its Is this the real life?
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Carrington
11/4/2015 07:54:08
I'm slightly confused...
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Carolyn
11/4/2015 08:19:21
HAHAHAHAHQHQHAHQ! Ok. So my computer keeps glitching. I had copied and pasted those lyrics for a project for school. For some reason every once in a while it'll paste what I last copied. Must have done it again and I didn't realize. I'm so sorry. Hahahaahwh! That's funny.
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Carrington
11/4/2015 08:32:26
I was gonna say...
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Tristan
11/4/2015 08:43:28
As you peel back the bandages you see the ugly wound that's well on its way to healing. -Tristan
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Frank
11/4/2015 08:46:59
I cringe inwardly but say nothing about it. In silence I rewrap it with clean bandages. "There you go sir." -Frank
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Tristan
11/4/2015 09:46:47
"Thank you sir," I say with a pleasant smile. -Tristan
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Frank
11/4/2015 10:00:55
"You are most welcome!" I grin and leave the room before heading over to the front desk. "All finished ma'am! Is there anything else I need to do before I head home for Christmas?" -Frank
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Mary
11/4/2015 10:14:14
I check my watch. "Nope! You're good. Have a wonderful holiday." -Mary
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Frank
11/4/2015 10:17:46
I can't keep from smiling. "Thank you so much! You too!" I limp outside to wait for Dylan, shivering slightly in the cold. -Frank
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Dylan
11/4/2015 13:20:32
Five minutes later I pull up. I hand you a warm coffee. "Get in before you freeze to death!" I call as a few fluffy snowflakes start to fall. -Dylan
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Frank
11/4/2015 14:16:45
I smile. "Thanks a million." I ease myself into the seat and wince. "Ol' leg is still giving me trouble," I sigh. -Frank
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Dylan
11/4/2015 16:20:31
"I know. It's going to be sore for a while. Let's get you home. Kelsey is dying to see you." -Dylan
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Frank
11/4/2015 18:16:19
"I'll bet. How is she anyway? I'm almost afraid to ask." -Frank
Dylan
11/4/2015 18:50:25
"She's doing much better. I'm not going to lie. I was hard at first." -Dylan
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Frank
11/4/2015 18:54:54
I sigh with relief. "She's always been stubborn like that." -Frank
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Dylan
11/4/2015 19:03:14
"Yeah. But she's good now. And so excited to see you." -Dylan
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Hurst/Sandra
11/4/2015 19:09:42
I tap on Mark's door before opening it. "Your ride is here. Got everything packed?" -Caddock
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Hurst/Sandra
11/4/2015 19:10:41
I tap on Mark's door before opening it. "Your ride is here. Got everything packed?" -Caddock
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Dylan/Mark
11/4/2015 19:19:43
I grin. "Yeah, ready to go," I say as I hoist my flight bag onto my shoulder. -Mark
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Kelsey/Hurst
11/4/2015 19:25:31
"What makes you think I give you permission?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
11/4/2015 20:13:42
I grin. "Because I know you're a sucker for parties. Barbara and Catherine said he'd cook and Garrett offered to play Father Christmas this year." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Hurst
11/4/2015 20:18:41
"You'd better. And I will. Now get along with you!" -Hurst
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Mark/Dylan
11/5/2015 02:35:00
"Yes sir," I say with a huge grin as I hurry out. -Mark
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Pilot/Sandra
11/5/2015 03:22:18
"Hmm...well just for spite I'm gonna say do but I'll consider it if you both get on your knees and beg me." My eyes sparkle with mischief. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
11/5/2015 05:55:16
I get down on one knee. "Kelsey Miers. Would you do me the honor of becoming the hostess for our Christmas party?" -Dylan
Kelsey/Pilot
11/5/2015 06:00:30
"I'm sure you are sir. Hurst said you can sit up front and co-pilot the plane if you want. It would be an honor to me." -Pilot
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Dylan/Mark
11/5/2015 11:35:22
"Great! I know how brilliant your house is decorated. And I have the best Christmas CDs ever." -Dylan
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Pilot/Kelsey
11/5/2015 11:39:38
"Aww thanks! I happen to have some good Christmas music myself. We have to come up with what we're gonna eat. I think I have some Christmas lights in a bos in my attic if you and Garrett want to set them up.' -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
11/5/2015 14:10:41
"Of course! And Catherine and Barbara said they want to help cook so contact them." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Pilot
11/5/2015 14:16:17
"Oh but I still want it." -Pilot
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Mark/Catherine
11/5/2015 15:16:25
I smile. "Alright," I say as I sign the paper. "Now let's get this bird in the air." -Mark
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Pilot/Kelsey
11/5/2015 15:36:41
"Hey Catherine. This is Kelsey. Just wanted to let you know that we're on for the party!" -Kelsey
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Carolyn
11/5/2015 18:11:49
Very quickly. Do you mean like change some things in a good way or a bad way?
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Carrington
11/5/2015 18:22:22
Oh it's not like that. I meant influence. And it's not THAT big of a deal.
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Carolyn
11/5/2015 19:00:57
Ok. Sorry. As long as it doesn't interfere with our game go ahead and give it. Let me know and then I'll reply.
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Carrington
11/5/2015 19:02:53
*laughs awkwardly* yeah it might do just that
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Catherine/Mark
11/5/2015 19:15:16
"Brilliant! I've already got some things cooking. Let me know ok?" -Catherine
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Kelsey
11/5/2015 19:18:58
"Yeah. We're gonna need a big turkey!" -Kelsey
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Carolyn
11/5/2015 19:26:24
Sure! And please put it on. I'm curious!
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Kelsey
11/5/2015 19:34:29
I wake up early Christmas morning with a feeling of excitement. Sitting up I head over to Grace's room and smile down at her sleeping form. -Kelsey
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Carrington
11/5/2015 19:37:06
Oh it's under the surprise tab.
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Grace
11/5/2015 19:45:58
I hear you come in and open my eyes and smile at you. "Morning mama." -Grace
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Kelsey
11/5/2015 19:49:49
Good morning Grace! Merry Christmas!" I grin. -Kelsey
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Carrington
11/5/2015 19:59:14
Just wanted to let you know that Tomorrow and Saturday I probably won't be on much if at all. I am leaving at around 9:00 tomorrow morning and don't know if I will be able to write until probably Saturday evening. I may just go ahead and take a break. I haven't decided yet.
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Grace
11/5/2015 20:07:24
I grin and sit up, "I want to open presents!" -Grace
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Kelsey
11/5/2015 20:10:05
I pick you up and hug you. "I know, Sunshine. We're going to have a party first! Garrett's coming too!" -Kelsey
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Grace
11/5/2015 20:15:32
"Yay! And Catherine and Dylan and Ms. Barbara? And Bella?" -Grace
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Kelsey
11/5/2015 20:22:38
"Yes! And Sandra too! Come on let's get you dressed so you're fit to be seen. Look what I got!" I pull out a Santa hat just your size. -Kelsey
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Grace
11/5/2015 20:34:28
I squeal with glee. "Thank you mama!" I say excitedly. -Grace
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Kelsey
11/5/2015 20:40:51
"I thought it would look great with your outfit!" Quickly I put it on. "You look absolutely charming! Now let's go downstairs shall we?" -Kelsey
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Grace
11/5/2015 20:55:16
"Yeah!" I say as I grab your hand. -Grace
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Kelsey
11/5/2015 21:05:11
I grin. "Come on then!" I lead you to the table and fix you a bowl of oatmeal. "Catherine Sandra and Barbara should be here any minute!" -Kelsey
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Grace/Catherine
11/6/2015 03:34:05
I sit down to eat my oatmeal contentedly. -Grace
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Kelsey
11/6/2015 03:49:41
I hurry to the door and open it. "Merry Christmas! Here, let me help you with those." -Kelsey
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Catherine
11/6/2015 05:08:46
"Thanks. Boy it's cold outside," I say as I dust off the snow that's fallen on me and come in. "Mmmmmm. Something smells delicious!" -Catherine
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Kelsey
11/6/2015 05:26:11
"Yeah! The turkey is probably what's causing it." I set the presents under the tree. -Kelsey
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Catherine
11/6/2015 06:21:50
"Barbara and Garrett should be by soon. Garrett had to finish making some Christmas cards. Hey grace," I say as I kiss her blond head. -Catherine
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Grace
11/6/2015 06:30:16
"Hi!" I grin. -Grace
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Catherine
11/6/2015 06:31:47
"Ok. What can I do to help?" I ask eagerly. -Catherine
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Kelsey
11/7/2015 20:12:35
"Let me think. We need to get all the fancy dishes out, bake the blueberry and banana cream pie...oh! And the pumpkin pie is in the oven. We also need the table sey." -Kelsey
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Catherine
11/8/2015 06:51:49
"Great! Tell me where the fancy dishes are and I'll wipe them down and set the table." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
11/8/2015 07:11:48
"Perfect. I think they're in the attic. There's a box labeled dishes." -Kelsey
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Catherine
11/8/2015 07:19:35
I grin and give Sandra a hug. "Merry Christmas sis. Boy you sure take forever in the morning," I say with a grin before I head upstairs to get the dishes. -Catherine
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Sandra
11/8/2015 07:24:44
"Hey come back!" I call as I hurry after you. "Sorry I'm late. I had to pick something up." I place a silver necklace into your hand with both of our names and the word Sisters engraved on it. "Merry Christmas." -Sandra
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Carrington
11/8/2015 13:51:57
Your turn to write!
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Catherine
11/8/2015 16:47:24
I smile and hug you. "Awe! Thank you so much! You present is under the tree," I say excitedly. -Catherine
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Sandra
11/8/2015 16:51:16
"And I suppose I have to wait? I just had to give you yours this morning!" I hug you back. -Sandra
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Catherine
11/8/2015 17:16:07
"I want you to wait. It'll build the suspense even more." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
11/8/2015 18:38:22
I glance at my watch. "Pumpkin pie's gonna be done in about five minutes...I'm gonna need more help to get everything done by six." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Barbara
11/8/2015 19:15:42
"Kelsey said they were up here," I say as I flick on the attic light. -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra/Garrett
11/8/2015 19:19:35
I shudder. "I think Kelsey's attic is haunted." -Sandra
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Catherine/Garret/Barbara
11/8/2015 19:49:48
"Nah. It's jut your imagination." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey/Grace
11/8/2015 19:55:44
I throw my arms around you. "Merry Christmas Garrett!" -Grace
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Catherine/Garrett
11/9/2015 02:53:38
"It's just Barbara and Garrett silly." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey/Grace
11/9/2015 03:56:12
I take you by the hand. "Come on Garrett! Let's go play, let's go play! Come on!" I beg -Grace
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Catherine/Garrett/Barbara
11/9/2015 08:22:49
"Perfect. Here grab a box," I say as I grab one. -Catherine
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Grace/Kelsey/Sandra
11/9/2015 08:30:48
I pick one up and carry it down the stairs. -Sandra
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Catherine/Barbara/Garrett
11/9/2015 13:35:31
As soon as the boxes are down stairs we unpack the dishes, then I begin to rinse them off so they are clean. -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey/Grace
11/9/2015 13:45:45
"Oh! Can I be captian?!" -Grace
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Garrett/Barbara/Catherine
11/9/2015 14:15:12
I sigh. "Oh alright. You can be captain." -Garrett
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Kelsey/Sandra/Grace
11/9/2015 14:24:45
I put my hands on my hips. "Arrrrr matey! Walk the plank!" -Grace
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Garrett/Barbara
11/9/2015 15:09:01
"Arrrrr! Never! No one tells The dread pirate Blackbeard what to do!" -Garrett
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Grace/Kelsey
11/9/2015 16:40:06
"Yes. Can you make the rolls? Here's the recipe for the dough. We'll have to bake them later." -Kelsey
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Barbara/Garrett
11/9/2015 19:18:06
"Not if I make you walk the plank first!" -Garrett
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Kelsey
11/9/2015 19:22:44
"Hey Dylan can you call everyone down for dinner? I've gotta get the turkey on the table." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Garrett
11/9/2015 19:34:05
"Dinner!" I call from the bottom of the stairs. -Dylan
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Frank/Kelsey/Pilot
11/9/2015 19:38:47
I make my way to the table and ease myself into the seat. -Frank
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Mark/dylan
11/9/2015 20:07:39
I lean forward eagerly. -mark
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Pilot/Kelsey
11/9/2015 20:14:13
"Alright but then you say the blessing." I take the carving knife and cut a generous slice. -Kelsey
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Barbara/Mark
11/10/2015 02:41:20
"My my Kelsey you did a wonderful job. The turkey looks wonderful!" -Barbara
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Pilot/Kelsey
11/10/2015 02:51:10
"It was a joint effort. I just hope it tastes as good as it looks!" -Kelsey
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Barbara/Dylan/Mark
11/10/2015 03:19:02
"Im certain it will." After everyone is served I look at Dylan. "Dylan, are you ready to say the blessing?" -Barbara
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Pilot/Kelsey/Frank
11/10/2015 03:33:05
"Amen!" I agree heartily. -Frank
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Dylan
11/10/2015 05:26:27
I glance around smiling as everyone digs in to the feast before I fill my own plate. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
11/10/2015 05:55:38
I glance towards the door. "I wonder who that could be. Maybe a neighbor. No matter, I'll be right back." Mark can hear my footsteap as I approach the door. -Kelsey
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Mark
11/10/2015 06:26:05
My heart is pounding in my chest as I hear the footsteps rapidly approaching. I take a deep breath. -mark
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Bella/Kelsey
11/10/2015 06:30:32
I continue to bark frantically. -Bella
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Mark
11/10/2015 06:38:06
For a minute my breath catches in my throat and I can't speak. All I can do is stare at you. "H-hello Kelsey......" -Mark
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Kelsey
11/10/2015 06:43:10
My eyes widen as I see you and I'm so completely shocked that I freeze, completely overwhelmed. -Kelsey
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Mark
11/10/2015 06:45:18
"Kelsey?" -Mark
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Kelsey
11/10/2015 06:50:55
I blink, breaking out of the trance. My eyes fill with tears as I race forward and throw my arms around you in the biggest hug I can muster. -Kelsey
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Mark
11/10/2015 07:03:54
I hug you tightly as I start to cry. Months of pent up fear and worry and loneliness pour out of me as I cling to you. -Mark
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Kelsey
11/10/2015 07:06:32
I bury my head in your shoulder and sob as well, my thin frame shaking uncontrolably. -Kelsey
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Mark
11/10/2015 07:11:50
"Shhhhhhh. Shhhhh I'm ok. I'm here. I'm never leaving again. It's ok now," I whisper softly as I rock you. "I'm here little sis. I'm here now." -Mark
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Kelsey
11/10/2015 07:13:07
Your words only make me cry harder. -Kelsey
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Mark
11/10/2015 07:19:03
We just stand here holding each other tightly as the snow falls thick and heavy. -mark
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Kelsey
11/10/2015 07:25:05
Finally I pull away with a shiver. "S-sorry...I-I'm so s-sorry," I apologize shakily. -Kelsey
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Mark
11/10/2015 07:34:19
I grin through my tears. "Don't worry. There's no need to apologize. You've done nothing." -Mark
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Kelsey
11/10/2015 07:36:24
I think on that for a minute before my whole body relaxes. I manage a tiny grin. "I thought I'd n-never see you again." -Kelsey
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Mark
11/10/2015 08:06:01
"I didn't think I would see you either." -Mark
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Kelsey
11/10/2015 08:15:57
I grab your hand. "Come on! We're all having a party! Dad's gonna flip when he sees you!" -Kelsey
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Mark
11/10/2015 09:35:06
I grin. "Great! I'm starving!" I say. You can see I've lost a lot of weight from exercise. -Mark
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Kelsey/Frank
11/10/2015 09:50:54
"We'll get you as big as Santa in no time!" I smirk. "Come along." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
11/10/2015 10:05:02
Everything goes silent as Mark walks in. My mouth drops open and I can't say anything. -Dylan
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Frank/Grace
11/10/2015 11:21:21
"Uncle Mark!" I scream as I climb out of my chair and race to him, wrapping my arms around his legs. -Grace
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Mark
11/10/2015 13:13:06
I smile at Grace and kneel down so I'm at eye level with her before I give her a big hug. -Mark
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Grace/Grace
11/10/2015 13:19:26
I grin happily. "Mark is home! I missed you! Mommy was really sad and she didn't eat." -Grace
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Mark
11/10/2015 13:44:04
I stand and don't say anything as I pull you into a big hug. My shoulders shake with silent sobs as I hold you tight. -Mark
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Frank
11/10/2015 13:48:24
I embrace you back unable to speak. -Frank
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Mark
11/10/2015 14:04:46
"I missed you so much," I say into your shoulder. -Mark
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Frank
11/10/2015 14:19:02
"I-I did too," I admit huskily. "Are you alright?" -Frank
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Mark
11/10/2015 14:52:25
"I'm fantastic now that I'm home." I look at you and you see new scars from missions and how thin and worn out I look." -mark
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Frank
11/10/2015 15:07:02
I search deep into your eyes worriedly. "Are you sure?" I ask signaficantly. -Frank
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Mark
11/10/2015 15:27:29
I can't help but laugh as I pull you close. "Oh man I missed you guys!" -Mark
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Sandra/Bella
11/10/2015 15:42:14
"Oh Mark I can't believe you're here!" -Sandra
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Mark
11/10/2015 16:02:10
I grin. "Let her out! I've missed my good girl." -mark
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Bella/Sandra
11/10/2015 16:11:58
I open the door and Bella bounds out with a joyous bark. -Sandra
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Mark
11/10/2015 16:38:08
"Bella! There's my hood girl! Oh there's my good girl!" I say as I get down on the floor and rub your fur. -Mark
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Bella
11/10/2015 16:41:39
My tail is wagging so hard that it's shaking my whole body. I get up in your face and lick you all over, completely a bundle of happy energy. -Bella
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Carrington
11/10/2015 17:04:51
Hey I added some to the chapter and more is on it's way! ;)
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Mark
11/10/2015 17:33:55
"Agh! Ah! Down girl! Down girl!" I cry though I'm laughing hard. You accidentally step on my left side and I Yelp and jump up. I try to hide my actions. "Good girl. That's a good girl," I say as I wipe my face. -Mark
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Bella
11/10/2015 17:44:00
I bark happily and thrust my muzzle into your hand. -Bella
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Mark/Barbara
11/10/2015 18:35:52
"Good girl." I look up and see Barbara standing before me. "Boss..." -Mark
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Garrett
11/10/2015 18:40:44
I run over to Mark and wrap my arms around his middle. Sobs escape my lips. -Garrett
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Mark
11/10/2015 19:50:55
I hug you tightly. "It's ok Garrett. It's ok." I soothe softly. -Mark
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Garrett
11/10/2015 19:54:14
"I m-missed you M-Mark!" I sniffle. -Garrett
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Mark
11/10/2015 19:59:12
"I missed you too Garrett, and i promise I'll never leave you again. I promise." -Mark
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Garrett
11/10/2015 20:02:58
"I hope you're not mad. I sleep with your otter every night." -Garrett
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Mark
11/10/2015 20:09:56
I grin. "Why of course not! He would have gotten lonely if he hadn't had some company. In fact you did a very important thing. Thank you." -Mark
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Garrett/Kelsey
11/10/2015 20:14:33
I smile. "You can have him back now." -Garrett
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Mark
11/11/2015 02:41:52
"Yes I am. I haven't had a good meal in months!" I say as I sit at the table. -Mark
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Kelsey
11/11/2015 03:45:11
I sit next to you and hand you a plate. "Take whatever you want big brother." My sentence ends abruptly and I have to hide the fact that I got choked up with a cough.-Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
11/11/2015 06:20:46
I pile my plate with food and start pratically inhaling it. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
11/11/2015 06:26:18
"Mark careful!" I grin. "We don't want anyone sick on Christmas!" -Sandra
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Mark
11/11/2015 06:47:04
"Sorry. I'm so hungry. Got back from a mission a week before I came here." I look at Kelsey. "You sure you're ok?" -mark
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Kelsey
11/11/2015 06:52:16
I scoot my chair closer to you. "I'm fine. I couldn't be happier." -Kelsey
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Mark
11/11/2015 06:54:27
I continue to wolf my food down until I've devoured five plates. "Man that was good!" I say with a sigh of contentment. -mark
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Kelsey
11/11/2015 07:12:43
I stare at you in complete awe. "You must have had a hollow leg or something!" -Kelsey
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Mark
11/11/2015 07:46:22
I sigh. "Missed home cooking so much." -mark
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Kelsey
11/11/2015 07:52:39
"Well you'll get plenty of it here. You'll stay at my house at least for tonight right? I mean you're welcome to live here. I've got plenty of room and..." I pause looking at you anxiously. -Kelsey
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Mark
11/11/2015 08:07:54
"Of course I will! As long as grace doesn't mind," I say winking at the littler girl. -mark
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Grace
11/11/2015 08:11:59
"I want Uncle Mark to stay!" I laugh as I try to crawl up on his lap. "Did you bring mt a present Uncle Mark?" I ask. -Grace
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Mark
11/11/2015 08:20:26
I grin. "I did in fact. I've been to twenty different countries in the last three months. I have presents for all of you." -Mark
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Kelsey
11/11/2015 09:57:09
"I think two little someone's can't wait any longer. Shall we go ahead and open them?" -Kelsey
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Mark
11/11/2015 13:49:13
I grin. "I'd say it's time for presents if everyone is ready." -Mark
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Grace/Sandra
11/11/2015 14:23:39
"I think we all are!" I grin. -Sandra
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Mark
11/11/2015 15:47:53
"Alright. I'll be Father Christmas this year. Here's one for Garrett, Grace, Catherine, Kelsey, dad, Dylan, Barbara, and Sandra." -Mark
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Grace
11/11/2015 15:55:50
I rip the paper off in eagerness. -Grace
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Mark
11/11/2015 17:20:53
Inside is a beautiful doll mmade to look like Queen Elizabeth. -mark
Grace
11/11/2015 17:54:49
My eyes grow wide. "Oh Uncle Mark it's beautiful!" I race over and give you a big hug. -Grace
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Mark
11/11/2015 18:15:54
I chuckle. "You're very welcome." -Mark
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Sandra
11/11/2015 19:48:15
I carefully tear the paper on my package. -Sandra
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Mark
11/12/2015 02:57:24
Inside is a beautiful hand carved jewelry box with a rose carved very carefully and intricately into the top. "I found that in a little flea market in Morroco. The seller said it took him a whole year to make that." -Mark
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Sandra
11/12/2015 05:00:14
My mouth drops. "Mark this is incredible! I don't know how to thank you!" -Sandra
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Sandra
11/12/2015 05:01:13
My mouth drops. "Mark this is incredible! I don't know how to thank you!" -Sandra
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Mark
11/12/2015 05:16:57
I grin. "No need. It's Christmas!" I turn to Kelsey. "Open yours next." -Mark
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Kelsey
11/12/2015 05:22:23
"A-alright..." I open the package. -Kelsey
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Mark
11/12/2015 05:33:48
Inside is a China tea pot. The face of it is a hand painted picture of England. With it is a matching tea cup. "It's signed by the queen herself. It was a gift for my service. She told me to give it to someone special to me. And whose more special to me than my family?" I smile at you. -Mark
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Kelsey
11/12/2015 05:44:52
I finger it lovingly as tears spring to my eyes. "O-oh Mark!" I gently set it down and give you a hug. "I'll treasure it forever!" -Kelsey
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Mark
11/12/2015 05:54:23
I grin as I hug you back. "You're welcome. I love you Kelsey," I say before I turn to Frank. "Ok dad. You're turn!" -Mark
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Frank
11/12/2015 05:59:23
Eagerness shows in my eyes though I open it slowly. -Frank
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Mark
11/12/2015 07:11:13
Inside is a knife in a sheathe. The handle is beautifully crafted into the shape of a dragon's head. You look closely as see that the eye is a real ruby. "Had to make some friends with some War Lords in Tibet. This was a piece offering from them." -Mark
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Frank
11/12/2015 07:14:39
"Oh my...where did you get the money for all this stuff Mark?!" I gasp. -Frank
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Mark
11/12/2015 09:38:36
"Some of it I bought. Some of I I traded. Other presents were gifts." -mark
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Frank
11/12/2015 09:42:36
"Well this is absolutely incredible! Thank you so much...I don't think we have anything for you though," I add glumly. -Frank
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Mark
11/12/2015 10:07:40
"Being home is the best present I could ever have." -Mark
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Frank
11/12/2015 10:11:46
"Well I for one would rather have you back than have all the treasure in the world. You mean more to me than any object no matter how valuable. -Frank
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Mark
11/12/2015 13:09:03
I grin. "Ok. The rest of you open your presents! Garrett I think it's your turn." -Mark
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Garrett
11/12/2015 13:12:57
I grab the package and tear it open. -Garrett
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Mark
11/12/2015 15:40:37
Inside is a wooden pirate ship. -Mark
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Garrett
11/12/2015 18:46:32
"Wow Mark! This is awesome!" I beam. "You'll have to play with me!" -Garrett
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Mark
11/13/2015 03:00:36
I grin. "Of course we will!" -Mark
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Kelsey
11/13/2015 11:05:43
"Alright I think it's Caterine Dylan and Barbara's turn to open their presents!" -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan/Barbara
11/13/2015 15:03:33
I open my present and find a beautiful jade hair pin from China. "Wow! It's beautiful!" -Catherine
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Kelsey
11/13/2015 15:20:19
I grab the bottle and hold it up high. "No way. Keep this away from Dylan forever." -Kelsey
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Mark
11/13/2015 15:56:26
"No no. Let him have it. I trust him or I wouldn't have gotten it for him." -Mark
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Kelsey
11/13/2015 16:13:28
I sigh. "Alright but I'll be watching you Dylan. Can you give out the next round of presents Mark?" -Kelsey
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Mark
11/13/2015 16:26:43
I pick one up. "Ok, this one is to Sandra from Catherine,"'I say as I hand you the present. -mark
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Sandra
11/13/2015 16:29:01
I eagerly open it. -Sandra
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