LINK: Chase knew it was just hair and it was no big deal losing it, but that didn't mean he couldn't be excited when it finally started to grow back.

Rogue pushed her way through the front door, wincing as it slammed against the wall while she struggled through with her shopping bags. She should have been used to having no hands free between Mia and her husband, both of them keeping Rogue more than busy. She didn't complain, though. Not once. She loved being a mother, and taking care of her ( Read more... )

22.2.3. Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die

( It probably had nothing to do with his illness, and maybe just a work thing in general. He couldn't help feeling nervous, though. Every conversation with Wilson of late had been bad news... )

12. If you're scared about the future
I'm scared about the past
And if you're feeling ill
It's cos the world is spinning fast
Yeah, you're staring at the sun
Yeah, you better all hold on
And watch the sky become the ground
[Forever Young - Eskimo Joe]Getting one's brains squished in a vice would probably be less uncomfortable than what Chase was ( Read more... )

[No prompt RP log co-written with justalilcontact | Follows THIS]Chase rested his forearms on the handle of Mia's pram, watching the water of the beach spread out before them and all the people lining the sand and making the most of the gorgeous day. It was like Mother Nature knew it was Mother's Day and she was delivering the best of the best. He and Rogue sat ( Read more... )

19.1.2. “Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness.” - Robertson Davies

Co- ( Read more... )

[Sitting on the kitchen table with a small wrapped gift containing THIS beside it]

Happy 1st Mother's Day, Babe!
All our love and super hugs,
Rob & Mia xxx


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17.1.3. “A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.” - Chinese proverb

Co-written with drcampbellIt seemed to be a real effort for Chase to wake up right now. His eyes just seemed to want to stay constantly shut and he didn't feel like he had the energy to do much of ( Read more... )

It seemed it was morning again. At least, the sunlight outside indicated that. It really could be any time of the day, but by now Chase had lost track. He pulled himself up against the pillows a little, feeling his t-shirt and the sheets damp from perspiration around him. The clock confirmed his suspicions, telling him it was nearly eleven am. He ( Read more... )

15. She's everything I want
She's everything I'm not
[‘Kate’ - Ben Folds Five]

Follows THIS

( He could see the fear and worry in her eyes, and her hands were visibly shaking, seen even with the gloves. So he just took her hand and held it, trying to let her know he was okay. And he would be, as long as he knew she was with him... )