The Durrant Family Legacy - 1.2
Previously: Gerralt wanted to propose to Flo-flo but was unable to get a hold of her. He even went to Euigi's only to find that she no longer worked there. After a while he was finally able to get her to come over and he proposed. She said yes, but didn't show up for the wedding. Later they had a private wedding in the kitchen. Now Flo-flo Durrant, Flo quit being a mixologist and got a job on the film lot to work her way up to a distinguished director. She didn't make it to her first day of work though, as she found out she was pregnant.
Despite his newly married status, Gerralt knew he couldn't take a break. He was now the sole provider of a wife and a baby on the way. He hurried to work trying to complete as many jobs as he could in a night.
Even though she was unable to make a day of work at her dream job, Flo-flo was happy being a mother to be.
With all that was going on, Gerrat still got distracted at times.
Man: I don't know whats going on, there's a chill in some of the rooms and a random fog. Maybe my home is haunted!
Gerralt: Oh hey apples. Flo-flo mentioned she wanted a boy, I think I'll just pick some for her as a suprise.
Man: It's here! can't you feel it, that deathly chill? Aren't you going to do something?
Gerralt: Uh-huh. I sure hope Flo's going to like these apples.
Gerralt: Alright now that thats done, back to work.
On a whim Gerralt picked up some pregnancy books on the way home from work.
When he got home he found Flo sitting on the couch watching TV.
Gerralt: Hmmm,.
Flo-flo: Something wrong dear?
Gerralt: Just what are we watching?
Flo-flo: The kids station.
Gerralt: Really?
Flo-flo: I thought it would help us relate to our child if we watched it.
Gerralt: So kids like to watch cows swimming in a pool of blood. Is this some kind of victory thing cows do after killing their enemies? Are you sure this is what kids should be watching?
Flo-flo: Gerralt! It's just a person in a cow costume dancing in front of a splash screen.
Gerralt: Its still disturbing. Why don't we read these parenting books I bought instead.
Flo-flo: Well, I've actually been wanting to read a pregnancy book. I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing.
Gerralt: Yeah, ghost hunting I understand, this is foreign territory. I mean, I thought I got it. Then there where cows and blood so I must have got off track some place.
Flo-flo just sighed and continued to read her book.
Since she was home all the time, Flo-flo took over many of the household chores. She really liked cleaning and, oddly enough, paying the bills.
Flo-flo: Paid for by Flo-flo Durrant. I feel like a high school girl practicing her signature with her crushes last name.
Trying to be a good father already, Gerralt tried to spend as much time as he could with his pregnant wife.
Gerralt: Who's an active boy? You are thats who!
Flo-flo: Its a baby not a dog, honey.
Gerralt: If he keeps up all the kicking he'll be a soccer player for sure. Maybe we should buy him some sports shoes?
Gerralt: Uh-huh did you hear that? He wants some shoes right now.
Flo-flo: Well he'll have to wait till he gets out for shoes I'm afraid.
Flo-flo: My husband is so silly and strange at times, but he really cares for us. I don't think I couldn't have picked a better guy.
Flo-flo wanted to do what she could for her baby as well. She she headed to the hospital to make sure everything was alright with the pregnancy. Luckily, their home was need a subway station, so it was an easy trip even during the day.
Flo-flo also found out that Gerralt had ruined Kid's programing for her.
Flo-flo: Oh that just looks wrong now. Gerralt! This is all your fault you know.
Gerralt: I'm sorry honey. Here I'll make it all better.
Soon it was time for the Durrant family to add to their number.
Flo-flo: Yooooowwwww! Gerralt get up! I need to go to the hospital, now!
Gerralt: huh whazzit?
Flo-flo: oooooooh My water broke, now do something!
Gerralt: What? Now? So what, we need towels? Boiling water? Whats the boiling water even for!?
Flo-flo: When I said something I didn't mean panicking. I guess I'll take the subway to the hospital.
With that Flo-flo went to the hospital to have her babies.
It was a long labor, but thanks to her vampiric nature Flo-flo was up and around within hours. She was able to head home with her bundles of joy that day.
Gerralt: Um, Flo. Did you just knock down that little old lady with the walker?
Flo-flo: No time to talk. I have vampire babies in the basket and its way to sunny out here. I need to get them home. Move it or loose it people!
Flo-flo: Wow, that construction company you picked sure works fast. Look they even have 3 cribs waiting for us.
Flo-flo got her wish and had a baby boy, three baby boys to be exact.
The first born of the Triplets is Damien.
((I didn't make a trait picture so. Traits: Genius, Hates the Outdoors))
Next is Andrys.
((Clumsy, Easily Impressed))
Flo-flo: That bassinet sure is able to hold a lot of children. I hope they didn't get squashed in there.
The youngest of the triplets is Reese.
((Genius, Perceptive))
Flo-flo: There, I bet its nice to get out of that cramped little space.
Gerralt: Triplets, thats a lot of babies to be taking care of. I read the books though so I should be ok. Oh god, I have no idea what I'm doing. I, I'm going to break one or something!
Gerralt: Maybe if I hold him way up here I'll have time to catch him before he hits the floor. Not that I plan on dropping him, just in case.
taking care of a baby is hard, but triplets are even more of a challenge. All three needed attention almost as soon as they got home. Despite his fears, Gerralt ended up being a good parent.
Gerralt was still able to find time to flirt with his wife between feedings and diaper changes.
Flo-flo loved all her kids dearly. Although all the time in the house was making her a little stir crazy. She couldn't wait to start her new job.
One night found Gerralt rushing around more then usual to complete his job.
Gerralt: Geez thats probably Flo-flo calling to remind me to pick up the cakes again. I may be eccentric but I'm not forgetful.
Since the rooms in their house where small, Flo-flo and Gerralt decided on a private birthday party for the boys.
Flo-flo: Dear, you don't have to get that excited. We're right here and that noise maker is a little loud.
The first to have his birthday was Damien. He inherited his mother's eye and hair color.
Gerralt: Is sedate clapping better for the baby's ears?
Flo-flo: Thats fine yes.
Andrys grew up with his mother's hair and Gerralt's eye color.
He also grew up with unique use of his eyes.
He is the only Durrant to be able to look into the back of his head.
Last was Reese, the youngest.
Gerralt: Ack, lets not jank on the Ascot kiddo. Daddy needs to breath.
Reese grew up with his father's hair and eyes.
In an effort to secure a bright future for their children, Gerralt and Flo-flo bough educational toys for their children.
Damien and Reese loved them. Reese preferred the one in the living room by himself instead of in the nursery.
Andrys was rather indifferent about the toys.
Gerralt and Flo-flo worked hard to teach their children all the skills they would need. Luckly they grew up the day before Gerralt's weekend so he had two whole free days to help.
Flo-flo: And when we get enough money maybe we can buy a computer. You can look up all kinds of great stuff on the computer.
Reese: Hmm like the keys to world domination?
The hardest part of being the parents of toddlers was potty training.
Between all the training Gerralt found time to play with his kids.
Reese: I'm composing a dirge for Andrys.
Gerralt: Um, well. Thats nice I guess. Only I don't think he needs one for a while yet.
Andrys: hehehehe Blocks!
Reese: So it seen, for now.
Flo-flo: It doesn't matter if your eyes go crossed eyed, Mommy loves you from the tip of your toes to the top of your head.
Even with all the toddlers in the house needed training, Flo-flo would take time to help Gerralt skill up for his job.
Gerralt: It will be nice to get some more money from my job. The wallpaper fund went to necessities for the boys. I know your getting tired of seeing wood planks everywhere.
Flo-flo: We'll make it. Now quit stalling and make your move.
In the background to this heartwarming conversation, Reese continues to prefect his Magnum Opus.
With the boys and Gerralt's work schedule it was rare for Gerralt and Flo to be able to sleep at the same time. As they scrambled to potty train the boys before their birthday, Flo-flo seems to be getting more and more tired.
Being a nice husband Gerralt decided to hire a babysitter so Flo could sleep while he was at work.
The babysitter ended up being Doug Mayer's, the son of one of Gerralt's friends.
Doug seemed to be good at playing with kids, so Gerralt was able to go to work without worry. He just hoped Flo wouldn't be startled by a new person in the house when she woke up.
Gerralt: Hello, Ghost Investigator here. Oh hey, you managed to trap the ghosts in a corner. Good job! Now if you would unlock the gate I'll get rid of them for you. Hello? Anyone? Ok, yes I know seeing a ghost is amazing. I'm sure your really proud for herding them around. Now can you let me in please?
After work, Gerralt was please to see Flo wasn't upset at the babysitter being in the house when she was asleep. Instead he found her trying to convince Dough that black should be his new favorite color.
Flo-flo: No really. If you have a black leather jacket you would gain so much bad boy appeal. Thats a real hit with the ladies.
Andrys was still unsure about the new person in the house and hid himself in his Mom's hair.
While Damien and Reese preferred the educational toys. Andrys loved to play with the toys in the toy chest.
He really liked the toys that could be found at the very bottom the best.
Gerralt and Flo tried their best to take care of the triplets, but with only two people it was sometimes hard to give them all the attention they needed right away.
Gerralt: You know what I miss the most with being a vampire? Steak. Eatting steak just isn't the same anymore.
Flo-flo: I miss the cute folded napkins in resaturates. I guess the waiters don't like getting out blood stains so they stopped giving them to me.
A couple days before the toddlers birthday Flo came home from work early.
Gerralt: Hmm Flo went to work a couple of hours ago didn't she. Wait, She's changed clothes does that mean...?
Flo-flo: You know Gerr, I have an idea. We should get some hobbies.
Gerralt: Hobbies?
Flo-flo: Yep, I always wanted to take up painting. Maybe I could sell some paintings while I'm on maternity leave.
Gerralt: Maternity leave? Oh, I mean yeah that really sounds good, honey. Congradulations
Flo-flo: Now that was a much better response then last time.
So once again Gerralt and Flo-flo dipped into their wallpaper fund. Flo-flo bought a nice painting easel while Gerralt decided to explore his eccentric side with an inventors bench.
He was also making headway with city hall in making his job a recognized profession in Bridgeport.
He even had a few very loyal costomers.
Mrs. Cook: Oh thank you so much for coming Gerralt. I know your very busy, but I just couldn't have the furniture scratching up the hard wood floors.
Gerralt: Sure thing Mrs. Cook. Are you sure you guys aren't cursed? No weird drawings, strange dolls or anything? I would be willing too look for free.
Mrs. Cook: Oh, no no, but thank you. You really are good friend to our Elspeth.
Gerralt: What about ancient burial grounds? Got any of those? Seriously, there must be a reason I'm here every week.
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I found most of my toddler pictures focused on Reese. He just made such evil Kira faces while Damin was pretty much :I and Andrys was :D I couldn't really place personalities for them. The only thing I could think of was Sandel for Andrys, poor Andrys.
Also triplet birthdays suck on my computer unless I have them grow up one at a time. :P It crashes then I have to start over.