Life's Struggles [1x1]

Carter

Carter smiled, "Not yet." A playful look shown in his eyes at his own comment, a pit of nervousness residing within him at the thought of proposing. Of course, he was sure that Morgan would say yes, it was the matter of when he was going to do it. He had hardly even thought about it. Carter quickly shook the feeling away, putting himself back in the present. He laughed at Morgan's comment about his baby picture, "I sure am aren't I." He laced his fingers with Morgan's when he felt her hand in his, leaning over and sneaking a kiss before returning his attention back to the book of pictures, flipping through it some more. "Well I run the local animal shelter down the road," he responded to Katrina's question. A few moments later and he remembered the dinner that was ready to be eaten. "Is anyone ready to eat dinner," he asked looking at everyone. 

Kyle

Kyle scrolled through his phone with his hazel eyes glued to the screen as a distraction. He was happy to be here, it's just he felt awkward being in a room full of adults. It wasn't until he heard the sound of Morgan's voice addressing to him that he looked up from his phone. "I am, uh, in tenth grade," he replied, putting a smile on his face. After a few moments Kyle began scrolling through his phone again, blocking out the sounds of everyone chatting away. "I'm in for some food," he finally piped up, putting his phone away. "I'm starving from all that traveling."

Marissa

Marissa smiled at Morgan's comment, happy that at least one of them was just as excited. Her attention turned back to Katrina, looking at the dress she was pointing. "Oh, that is just gorgeous," she stated in agreement, "It would look perfect on her." She set aside yet another book and picked up another, flipping through its pages. "My these flowers are pretty," he commented looking at all the different arrangements. "I work as a housekeeper actually," she responded, "And what do you do?" She looked up from her book, turning all of her attention on Katrina. "Kenneth over there is a pharmacist." She looked over at her husband who just simply nodded. When Carter addressed about dinner, a smile came to her face as she looked at everyone else. "I'm good to eat if everyone else is."

Simon

Simon beamed at Addy's compliment, "Thanks babe." He continued to let Peppermint walk around the arena just happy to enjoy the ride. "I don't think Bailey will be with her for much longer," Simon finally spoke. "He overheard her talking to me in the barn about how she was using him and he seemed pretty upset. And don't fret over Ransom too much, I know you love him and all but I'm sure he'll go to a great home." Although Simon knew in the back of his mind that Ransom wouldn't be going anywhere, he wanted to keep it a surprise for Addy. He had already talked it out with Bailey. A smile came to Simon's face and he beamed with happiness. "Aww, I love you." He let out a laugh and allowed for Peppermint to pick up a trot to keep up with Noxx and Addy. 

Morgan

Nodding at Carter’s comment and listening to what Kyle said. “I work as a dog trainer and train anywhere from basic obidence to searching for people and training some police k-9s” Smiling at the picture of the beautiful dress and hearing her stomach rumble at the mention of food. “I’m down for it.” Making her way to the table and sitting down beside her mother leaving an empty chair next to her for whoever would sit next to her. “Carter made the pasta and sauce since if I made it everyone would probably end up in the hospital or we’d be living on the streets since I’d probably burn the house down with my cooking skills.” Laughing at her own comment and scooting the chair under the table more. Tapping her thumb aganist the edge of the plate silently while everyone sat down before grabbing the pasta bowl and putting a portion on her plate and passing the bowl to her mother. Next, putting the pasta sauce on and then passing it to her mother again but, waiting till everyone had something on there plate before eating.

Katrina

“My job is a full time dog breeder of Australian Shepherds I have a kennel I run back at home. Morgan actually has one of the pups she picked out from one litter named Ryker.” “Where is he anyways?” One eyebrow going up and looking around the small living room briefly before shrugging. “I’m ready to eat since all that driving did make me hungry.” Standing up and making her way to the table and sitting beside Morgan. Putting the pasta on her plate and then the pasta sauce and passing the bowl to the next person. Hearing her daughters comment and shaking her head with a laugh “You take after your father he was never the one who cooked good in the house.Meanwhile your sister was the one who took after me and liked cooking.” Spitting out the tidbit to Morgan and then looking down at the pasta in front of her “Well it looks good enough to eat Carter.” Smiling down at the plate and then grabbing the water glass in front of her and taking a couple sips and placing it back down. Waiting for everyone else to have stuff on there plates.

Addy

“Good for Bailey I’m sure he’s sad but also the unadded strain of Hayley is off his shoulders now.” Keeping Noxx at his slow trot and glancing sideways with her hazel-green eyes at Simon trotting Peppermint beside them. “Guess I’m a good instructor then for you trotting right away.” Smiling and nodding her head at what he said about Ransom “All I want is for the gorgeous boy to go to a loving home and someone who will put in the time and effort to ride him to boost his skill set.” Smiling and watching as Noxx shook his head causing his mane to ruffle up to the side again. “I’m surrounded in the presence of such sweet boys.” Referring to Noxx, Peppermint and Simon while she still kept the trot going on him. Noxx eagerly obeying Addy’s commands she told him to do.

Carter

Carter listened as everyone talked about their jobs, already knowing all the information. He flipped through the last of the pages of the picture book and set it down to the side. Carter stood to his feet making himself the last one to leave the living room to go into the kitchen. He smiled at his mom's comment, nodding simply before taking the seat next to Morgan with his mom on the other side of him at the end of the table. His father sat across from him and Kyle across from Morgan next to his father. "All of the dogs are actually in the back room in their crates. We didn't want everyone to be attacked with excitement," Carter replied to Katrina with a laugh. Carter accepted the pot of noodles, putting a scoopful on his plate and then took the pot of sauce to poor over the noodles. Once he set the pot of sauce and noodles down, he picked up his fork a took a bite. "Thank you, I tried my best." He picked up the glass of tea and took a sip and then took another bite of the pasta. 

Simon

Simon nodded with a smile at her words. He too thought the same thing since the very beginning of knowing Bailey and Hayley had started dating. Peppermint let out a snort, his trot slowing a bit as he fell behind Noxx. Simon decided to let him walk a few laps. "I guess I'm just a natural at riding," Simon said with a small laugh. After a few laps at a walk, Simon squeezed Peppermint back into a trot, coming up alongside Noxx and Addy again. "I hope that will be the case." A smile formed on Simon's lips, knowing more than he was letting on. It took everything in him not to spill the secret that Ransom was now his, well Addy's horse. Pepper shook his mane, the reins jingling on his neck as he flipped half of his mane over. "Which one of us do you love the most," Simon teased, giving a puppy dog look in Addy's direction.

Morgan

Once everyone had something on there plate and beginning to eat the pasta that she had been dying to eat ever since Carter put the delicious smelling sauce on top. Staying silent while enjoying the meal and glancing up to look around the table every so often and drinking her water. Hearing Carter’s comment on the dogs being overly excited about people and nodding her head in agreement. “Ryker tends to get a bit overboard when meeting new people......but, after supper Carter can show you them.” Taking another bite of her pasta and taking another sip of her water and swallowing it, enjoying the nice meal Carter made for them all. Light blue eyes looking to Kenneth momentarily hoping she could ask him the question she’d been dying to ask ever since her mother started talking about wedding plans for them. Leaning into Carter’s side a bit and trying to keep quiet a bit. “After, supper you and our moms can do the dishes while I ask your dad a question I’ve been wanting to ask.” Whispering it quietly and then leaning back to her side and continuing to eat the pasta in front of her. Finally finishing it and taking her last sip of water in her glass. Leaning back aganist the chair and waiting patiently till everyone was finished eating and they could do the dishes so she could ask Carter’s dad the question along with Kyle.

Addy

Blinking her hazel-green eyes and smiling at Simon’s antics with Pepper. “I gotta say a few more lessons with instructor Addalyn will improve your riding more.” Laughing aloud and easing Noxx into a little walk to cool him down from going so fast. “Well I gotta day honey Peppermint does have good lineage and looks.....but you do beat him” Smiling and looking st Simon with love shining in her hazel-green eyes for him. Letting out a happy sigh and grinning at Simon riding Peppermint. Pulling out her iPhone and swiping to the camera and taking a few pictures and videos of him walking and trotting. “Can I have your phone to take some pictures?” Raising an eyebrow and looking at Simon with content gleaming in her hazel-green eyes for watching the pair. Noxx giving a snort and shaking his mane as he stayed in a slow walk and then stopping with Addy’s leg pressures and change of seat in the saddle. 

Carter

Carter nodded with Morgan's words about Ryker, "I think Pepper is the only one that wouldn't jump all over you and try to lick you face off." He laughed at his own comment, but he knew it was true. Carter continued to eat his pasta, taking another bite. He perked up when Morgan spoke in his ear. "I'm curious to know what it is you're going to ask, but I have a feeling you won't tell me," he whispered back into her ear. He shrugged his shoulders and accepted the request. He took another bite of his pasta and then took a sip of his tea. Carter turned to his brother, "So how's school going for you. Ms. Winterburn giving you a hard time again this year?" He laughed at his brother's response and shook his head, finishing off the last of his pasta. Looking around, he saw everyone finishing up their own plates. Carter slid back his chair, walking on the other side of his mom. "I'll take that if you're done." He was just about to take it until his mom interjected, insisting that she should help with the clean up.

Kyle

Kyle stabbed at the pasta, taking a few bites of it at a time followed by a gulp of water. When he finished off the plate, he scooped another large spoonful from the pot onto his plate. By the time everyone had finished one plate of pasta, Kyle had finished two. He leaned back in his chair, watching as the others ate. "It's going okay I guess," he spoke back. "Ms. Winterburn has actually retired, good riddance to her. No more ridiculous fifteen page essays to write."

Simon

Simon grinned at the thought. "Alright, when's the next less?" Simon laughed at her next comment as he eased Peppermint back down into a walk. "For a moment, I thought you were talking to Noxx and not me." Simon allowed Peppermint to pick back a trot, going ahead of Addy and Noxx. "Sure," Simon spoke, slowing back down after a lap around. Once Peppermint was back down to a walk, Simon dug out his phone from his pocket and handed it over to Addy. "Here you go." Simon cued Peppermint back into a trot, having fun trotting the circles around the arena. 

Last edited on 2018-11-19 at 17:06:12 by Queen Bird

Morgan

Smiling and nodding her head to Carter with a small smile creeping onto her face. Handing her plate to her mother who stood up too with hers and watching as her mother walked into the kitchen after Marissa and Carter. Morgan blinking her light blue eyes and swallowing anervous bresth and looking at Kenneth who sat at the end of the table. “M-Mr...B-Beck....I-I have a question to ask you about something and you too K-Kyle.....” Light blue eyes darting nervously back and fourth to both of Carter’s relatives who she planned on asking the important question too. Feeling her palms sweating from the nerves and feeling her heart rate increase thinking anoutnif they both said no which worried her. Katrina in the kitchen and pausing as she heard her daughter speak asking a question. Turning on the water on the sink to give privacy and make it hard to hear since she often times was the gossiper in the family and wanted all the details that was given. 

Addy

Laughing at Simon’s little joke and grabbing his phone he held out to her. Swiping right and beginning to take pictures and a video of him on Peppermint. After the pictures she took and turning the camera to face her and taking some selfies of herself to clutter his phone. Laughing and making faces while taking selfies and then swiping back to the lockscreen for a moment before typing in the passcode and clicking on the Facebook icon. Opening it and typing in a status update while reading it aloud with a smile planted on her face. “Addalyn Is the best girlfriend in the world and I love her so much.” Smiling widely and handing the phone back to Simon with a giggle escaping her. “You’ll see some pretty sexy pictures of me on there and your new Facebook status update. Check out your new lockscreen and home screen.” Grinning again and pushing Noxx into a trot again around the ring to get the gelding back into a steady movement that was pleasing to her. “Next lesson is next week....if you behave.” Smirking at Simon as she slowed Noxx back to a walk to cool him back down.

Carter

Carter smiled, "Thank you for helping me." He walked over to the sink rinsing off the dishes before handing them to his mom to put in the dishwasher. "You know we'll be down here all week staying with your aunt," his mom started talking, "We should plan a day trip one day. All of us." Carter nodded in agreement, smiling at his mom. "That sounds like a wonderful idea. We should all definitely go somewhere." He rinsed the last of the dishes off and allowed for his mom to put them in the dishwasher and close it. He looked back over at Morgan, Kyle, and his father still sitting at the dinner table. "How about we go let the dogs out, I'm sure they're dying for attention right about now." His eyes left Morgan as he turned on his heels to the back room where the dogs were. He unlocked the crates on by one and let the four dogs out, Buffy and Ryker bursting out first with Pearl and Pepper hot on their heels. Pearl wagged her tail at the sight of Marissa, happy to see a familiar face. She rubbed her wet nose all over Marissa's hand, enjoying the love and attention being given to her. Pepper wagged his tail, following behind Pearl and sticking by her side, sniffing at Marissa warily at first but perking up after a few minutes. Buffy however, bypassed all the people in the house, sniffing out the two hiding cats. Carter smirked at Buffy, shaking his head as the two cats burst out of their hiding places and darted for the back bedroom, under Simon and Addy's bed. "My you have a full ark here," Marissa commented as she gave equal love to Pearl and Pepper. 

Simon

Simon trotted a few more laps with Peppermint before bringing him down to a walk to cool off. He shook his head with a smile on his face before taking his phone back from Addy. He looked down at it, a bigger smile growing on his face at the sight of his new lock screen background. "Well your not wrong about that statement," he spoke before shoving the phone back in his pocket. He looked up, coming up next to Addy and Noxx. "I'll  be sure to be a pretty good boy," he spoke with a laugh. "You ready to go now, I think Pepper over here has had his fill of fun for the day."

Morgan

Clearing her throat and watching as Carter left with both mothers. Turning her attention back to Kenneth and Kyle before swallowing the nervousness. “I was wondering when it comes to our wedding day in the future if y’all both could walk me down the aisle......” biting the edge of her lip nervously and light blue eyes darting back and fourth hoping the answer was a yes from at least one of them. “See a while back a couple years ago my father and twin sister got into a car accident killing both of them on impact and so when it comes to the big day I was hoping one of y’all or both could do the honor of walking me down.” Smiling at both and leaning back in her seat a bit and feeling some hot tears start forming in her light blue eyes. “I mean if you don’t want to I understand....but I’d be honored with both of you walking me down the aisle on the big day.” Katrina Smiling and walking to the dog room after they washed and cleaned the dishes, stopping as Carter let the dogs out and having Ryker bolt out and wiggle himself aganist her. Watching along with the rest of the dogs and smiling back at Carter “I bet Morgan is in heaven here with all the animals and she probably trains them all am I right?” Asking the question and then focusing back to the red Merle Aussie licking her hand gently.

Addy

Grinning at Simon’s response and nodding walking Noxx to the middle of the arena and hopping off the big gelding. Grabbing his reins and leading the big gelding to the gate and opening it for them both. Walking Noxx back to his stall and arriving at it. “Honey, do you know how to untack or do I need to help you?” Asking like she did in her lesson voice with teaching the little kids. Opening the box stall and entering in with Nox, undoing the bridle and clipping on the halter and beginning the process of untacking. A few moments later and starting to brush the sweat he got from working out. Picking up the saddle and pad and walking to the tack room to hang everything up with her helmet. Exiting the tack room and walking back to Noxx’s stall and entering it again with a handful of treats in her pocket. “Here Love.” Smiling and holding the treats out to Noxx as he crunched on the treats in Addy’s hand. Wiping the drool from her hand onto his neck and giving a kiss to Noxx’s head and undoing the halter from in. Exiting the box stall and patching it securely, next making her way to Ransom’s stall and entering in with leftover treats and giving love to the big black gelding. 

Kenneth

Kenneth turned his attention to Morgan, a warm smile on his face. "Please just call me Kenneth, Mr. Beck is just too formal for me." Kenneth leaned back in his chair, looking over at Kyle that was alert that Morgan had addressed him as well. "Well, um, of course. I would be honored to walk you down the aisle." Kenneth was caught off guard by the question, it wasn't something he was expecting. Kyle nodded along, but didn't speak, allowing for his dad to do all the talking since he was far better with words anyways. "I'm sorry to hear about that," he gulped not really knowing what to say except for the usual. "I've always wanted to walk my daughter down the aisle, but I wasn't blessed with one of my own so I would love to do that with you." Kenneth smiled happily, looking over at Kyle. "Y-yeah, I'd love to walk you down the aisle as well," Kyle finally said. Kenneth's attention turned when he heard the dog's bounding through the house, many paws sounding. A happy Pearl trotted over to him after getting attention from Marissa and a smile lit his face up. "Hey girl, been a while since I've seen you." The happy canine climbed into Kenneth's lap, giving him kisses to his face.

Carter

Carter smiled as the canines brought chaos to the house. Buffy could be heard in the back barking at the cats, eager to want to play with them. She eventually gave up and came bounding back in to the kitchen, jumping up on Carter happily. Carter stumbled slightly from the sudden force of Buffy, but caught his balance back quickly. "Alright, alright that's enough, settle down." He pushed Buffy off, the canine wagging her tail but obeying the command. Trotting over to Katrina, she squeezed herself next to Ryker, hoping that the love would be shared. "She sure does," Carter replied with a smile. Carter looked over to Morgan, walking back over to her. "Did you finish your little talk with my dad," he questioned, placing a kiss on her cheek.

Simon

Simon slowed Peppermint down to a stop and slid off, flipping the reins over the gelding's head and leading him over. "I think I can handle untacking him. I've watched you do it a few times," he responded. He led the gelding to his stall, switching the bridle out with his halter and tying him up. He continued untacking Peppermint, carrying the saddle over to where it belonged along with the other tack. He walked back over to Peppermint and pulled out a treat, offering it to the gelding that took it up quickly. "Is the reason he's named Peppermint because he likes peppermints," Simon questioned with a laugh. He patted Peppermint's neck, taking off the halter and closing the stall door behind him. He put the halter and lead rope away and walked over to Addy and Ransom, leaning up against the stall door. He smiled at the sight. "So how do you think the parent meeting is going on back at home," he asked curiously, remembering what Carter and Morgan were doing. 

Morgan

Smiling at the answer and turning her attention to the rest as they came back into the room with the dogs. Leaning into the little kiss and nodding her head with a smile planted on her face still from the answer. Laughing at Buffy’s and Ryker’s antics with her mother and leaning into Carter’s side with a content smile on her face. “I’ll tell you later what I asked them....” whispering it into Carter’s ear and then blushing at her mother’s comment on Carter being such a good boyfriend and that she approved of him by far. Fighting the urge to stay in Carter’s side but, with ther mothers voice breaking her out of the own little world she was in momentarily. “See ya next time mom.” Hugging her mother and breathing in the rich vanilla scent her mother always carried. “I love you......” pausing momentarily as she hugged her mother. Morgan stepping back and leaning back into Carter’s side exhaling a calm breath. Katrina hugging Morgan and then going up and hugging Marissa afterwards. “Bye everyone safe travels Marissa.” Smiling and walking to the door, opening it and walking down the steps to her car. Waving goodbye as she got in and then backing out of the driveway and to her way back home. Morgan watching at her mother left and then turning to Carter blinking her light blue eyes at him and then back to his family “I’m fine with whatever else we decide to do.” Ryker Giving a small bark and then grabbing the tug rope from the basket and playbowing in front of Buffy and wagging his butt hoping she would play with him.

Addy

“That’s exactly why Peppermint is named Peppermint.” Giggling a bit at Ransom nosing her shoulder for a minute and then going to his hat her in the corner and beginning to eat from that. Addy making her over to the exit of the box stall and exiting it, blinking her hazel-green eyes at Simon’s question. “Hopefully it’s going good....I mean Morgan was pretty anxious about meeting them when we left.” Leaning into Simon’s side and facing him with a grin spreading onto her lips Hazel-green eyes meeting his and sparkling. “Have.....I.....told.....you....how....much....I....love....you.” Spacing out the sentence between kisses that connected to his lips and leaning up wrapping her arms around his neck. “Sometimes I wonder how I ended up so lucky with you Mr.Crimm.” Saying his last name with an accent and a laugh escaping her mouth. “We can do whatever you want to do now....as long as I’m with you we can do whatever.” Grabbing his hand with hers and giving a little squeeze, tracing her finger aganist his palm lightly and waiting to see what they would do next.

Carter

Carter smiled, wrapping his arms around Morgan, "Okay." He released his grip on her when she got up and walked over to her mom. His family also took decided to take their leave, each one coming in for a hug. Kyle even gave in and hugged Morgan, although, still looking a bit awkward with it. "Bye everyone," he spoke with a smile, "See you later." He hugged Katrina last, smiling and waving as he watched them all get in the car and leave the driveway. Carter's smile grew when Morgan returned to his side. He laughed at the dogs who were happy to be out of their crates at last, letting out all the energy they had been holding in. "I have to say that went amazing," he exclaimed, wrapping his arms around Morgan once more and bringing her closer. "How about we relax and watch a movie, you pick the movie." He walked into the living room, pulling Morgan along with him and dragging her onto the couch next to him. Buffy let out a yip and grabbed the other end of the toy, tugging on it. Pearl rolled around, picking up a bone and chewing on it. Pepper trotted behind Morgan and Carter, settling himself down at their feet with a yawn.

Simon

Simon laughed, learning that he was right on how Peppermint was named. "I knew it." He wrapped an arm around Addy when she leaned in with a smile. "I agree." A smile grew on his face at her words, "Hmmm, I'm not sure." He took a minute to think. "Is it this much?" Simon held up his fingers only spread a few inches apart, causing himself to laugh. "No, no, no, you have to love me way more than that." He laughed more, leaning in to place a kiss on Addy's lips. "I say you're pretty lucky," he spoke before leaning in for another kiss. "I suppose we can go out to eat," he suggested, pulling back to look into Addy's hazel green eyes, "I'm sure whatever Carter cooked is all gone by now."

Morgan

Smiling at Carter’s words and nodding with excitement filling her light blue eyes. Picking up the remote and turning on the TV to flip through the movie section. Landing on “All Dogs go to heaven.” Clicking it and covering them with the blanket. Giving a quick pat to indicate Pepper was allowed up with them. Leaning back and snuggling into Carter’s side. Light blue eyes glued to the the movie in front of them. “I’m glad my family has met yours.....the question I asked your dad and brother was if they could walk me down the aisle when they ever becomes our wedding day.” Blinking her light blue eyes nervously and then pacing her head with Carter’s smiling “If you still want me to annoy you forever and we get married to prove that.” Laughing and then turning her head back to the T.V and the movie that was on in front of them. Ryker Giving a pill of the tug rope and pulling back hard determination in him to win the game he often failed at. 


Addy

“You are correct on that I’m the winner here.” Pressing a soft kiss to Simon’s cheek and hazel-green eyes lighting up “I’m craving Mexican and Burgers so you can pick.” Giving the two ideas as she grabbed Simon’s hand and began walking to the truck. Handing the keys to Simon and placing another kiss to his lips this time with a grin forming on her face afterwards. “You can drive just don’t drive that fast with the old girl.” Laughing once more and getting into the passenger side, buckling herself in and waiting to see what Simon would choose for the night out. Gemni Giving a small woof and laying down on Simon and Addy’s bed stretching out and falling back to sleep on the big bed.

Carter

Carter pulled the rest of the blanket over them, adjusting comfortably into the couch. His attention turned to the TV when Morgan made her choice in a movie; All Dogs go to Heaven. Pepper climbed up on the couch, circling once before laying down with his head propped on Morgan's lap. Carter smiled at what Morgan said, his mind distracted from the movie as he thought of spending the rest of his life with her. Pearl got up from her spot, leaving the bone behind and getting on the couch next to Carter. Carter looked down at Pearl, patting her head before returning his attention back to the TV screen. He leaned his head on Morgan, placing a kiss to her forehead. 

Simon

Simon smiled, leaning in to the kiss. "Mexican it is," he decided, taking the keys and walking to the driver's side and opening the door. He climbed in, buckling his seatbelt and starting the ignition. "I promise to take care of her," he said with a laugh, knowing how much Addy liked her truck. He pulled away from the barn and drove down the gravel driveway to the main road, turning to head into town instead of home. It only took at most ten minutes before they arrived at the restaurant. He shut of the truck as soon as they were parked, hopping out the truck and wrapping an arm around Addy as they entered the restaurant. "Table for two, please," he spoke to the waiter who smiled and nodded, leading the way to a booth. Simon looked at Addy with a smile before following the waiter, letting go of his hold on Addy to sit in the booth. "Can I start you off with something to drink," the waiter asked with a smile. Simon nodded before speaking, "I'll have a Sprite. please." He then looked over at Addy, waiting for her.

Morgan

Leaning into Carter’s side and rubbing Pepper on the head gently while watching the movie. Light blue eyes occasionally looking to Ryker who dropped the tug toy and walked to his dog bed laying down. Turning her head back to the movie and watching the movie once more. Letting out a small yawn and fighting the urge to drift off to sleep. Letting sleep take over and head moving to Carter’s shoulder using him as a pillow. Soon falling asleep next to Carter with one arm draped over Pepper’s body pulling him closer to her in her sleep. The other hand laced with Carter’s contently moving her head closer to him and soft snoring now coming from Morgan’s body. Ryker giving a little whine at Morgan’s loud snores and getting up from his dog bed and trotting to the shared bedroom hopping onto the big bed and stretching out. Soon falling asleep as well on Carter’s side.

Addy

Following Simon into the Mexican restraunt and sitting down in the booth opposite of Simon. “I’ll take a coke.” Turning to Simon and then offering a smile his direction. “I’ve been craving Mexican lately so you definitely win brownie points tonight.” Picking up the menu and browsing through it her Hazel-green eyes landing on the thing she always got which was stuffed peppers and rice. “So Mr.Crimm what are you working on with your journalism so far?” Interested In whstbhe has to say and putting her elbows on the table and leaning across to listen. “You know Addalyn Crimm doesn’t sound so bad.” Grinning at Simon and then sitting up straight in her seat “I feel like a proper English woman.” Changing her accent to a brutish one momentary as she said Crimm. Hazel-green eyes landing on Simon’s brown ones “I love your eyes just so you know, again.” Smirking and casting a glance down at the table and then back up to Simon’s face.

Carter

Carter looked down at Morgan as the movie was beginning to end, noticing that she had fallen asleep. He turned his head looking at the time, reading sometime past eight. He urged the sleeping Pearl to move over as he slowly got to his feet, clicking the button on the remote to turn off the TV. He turned back to Morgan, grabbing her up in his arms bridal style and walked back to the bedroom, placing her on the bed and pulling the covers over her. Pepper and Pearl followed after them, the two of them walking over to their beds and laying down to go back to sleep. Carter walked into the bathroom, deciding to take a shower before going to bed. He quickly dried off and slipped on a pair of sweatpants before slipping into the bed next to Morgan. He snaked his arms around her and pulled her closer to him, soon falling asleep with a low snore escaping his lips. 

Simon

Simon smiled, "And when can I cash in those brownie points." He laughed at his playfulness before picking up the menu and scanning it even though he knew exactly what he wanted. A steak enchilada with a side of rice and refried beans. He set the menu back down on the table after a few moments, closing it. "Well, I'm not writing about anything special at the moment," he replied, "Just boring things the office assigned me to do. Like the recent opening of a store in town and the recall on some microwave dinners because of something causing people to get sick." Simon leaned in a little bit this time to whisper his next words. "There's also the story of a secret wedding that I'm not supposed to tell anyone about." A smile grew on his face as he sat back in his seat with a laugh. He shook his head laughing more at Addy's next words. "I have a feeling you're hinting at something." He played coy with her words as if he wasn't too interested in her words about her taking his last name. "I happen to like Sumter just as much as my own last name." The waiter returned and Simon turned his attention as their drinks were placed in front of them. "Are you two ready to order," the waiter asked politely holding his notepad up. "Yes, I would like the steak enchilada with a side of rice and refried beans," Simon responded and then allowed for Addy to order. After the waiter left with their orders, Simon leaned back in over the table. "Is that the only thing you love about me," he asked playfully.