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Nova's First Day of Preschool

September 3, 2024, 9:30AM

Isobel and Jubal smiled. Nova’s teacher allowed them to be in the classroom to ensure that Nova settled in.  They had been in the school observing Nova’s teacher reading to them, and once they knew that she had settled in and made friends, they knew it was time to leave. Jubal kneeled down to Nova's height and hugged his littler girl as Isobel did the same as Isobel said to Nova, “Baby girl, Auntie Sam will be here later to pick you up, and then we will see you later tonight, okay?”

Nova said, hugging her parents, “Okay, mommy and daddy! I love you!”

Once they left the classroom Together, hand in hand, they walked out of the classroom and headed out of the school. It seemed like yesterday when their little Nova was a newborn baby, and now she was in school. Where had the time gone? Right now, the arrangement was that Nova would attend for ½ day and would stay with Sam until they could come to pick her up (unless they had a big case, then Nova would stay with Sam and Alan overnight). 

It began when Nova turned two. Isobel and Jubal started researching Manhattan's schools and had many factors to consider. Though the Big Apple had excellent schools, Isobel and Jubal worried more about safety, engaging academics, and their daughter's attention from her teachers. Having been unable to find a school that met their criteria, they decided to look in the suburbs. That was when Isobel and Juibal heard from Elise and Vanessa that they had moved to a town near Scarsdale. Elise decided it was better for Vanessa not to attend school in New York City. 

After broadening their search, they found a school in Scarsdale and realized there would be a commute. It would make more sense to go from Scarsdale to the City rather than the city to Scarsdale and then back to the town, which would be wasting time and money, not to mention gas. They searched, and it didn’t take long to find a house. The best part was the excellent schools and the preschool that was close by. Just as they had put in an offer and it was accepted, Robert got wind of it and helped them with the down payment. Isobel initially wanted to object but realized her father was trying to make up for lost time, which she suspected would go on for a while.  Next up was ending their apartment lease. While the super was sad to see the lovely family go, everyone knew it was time to move into a house where there would be more space for Nova to grow. Now, they were on their way home to get ready for work. 

When they arrived home to prepare for work, Isobel saw the board Nova had used for their first day of school photo. Isobel smiled as she remembered how Nova was super excited.

Three hours earlier, 6 AM

Jubal and Isobel were snuggled together. The last few cases were straightforward, meaning they were home early enough to be with their daughter (it could also mean they had a big case coming up). They were in a dream state when suddenly they felt their bed being thumped. They then heard Nova’s enthusiastic voice, “Mommy and Daddy, time to get up!”

Jubal and Isobel rubbed their eyes to wake up. When they were fully awake, they saw Nova jumping on their bed with a big smile. Soon, Jubal and Isobel were up and getting ready for the big event. After Nova had dressed and brushed her teeth, Isobel took a quick shower, and Jubal made Nova her favorite breakfast. Then, when Isobel was ready, Jubal took a shower while Isobel helped Nova with her first day of the school board.

What brought a smile to Isobel’s face was Nova's dream of becoming an FBI agent. Nova could have said, “I want to be a lawyer, just like Grandpa Robert.” But she said, “I want to be an FBI agent, just like Mommy and Daddy!”

Happy Birthday Annabella Sciorra!

Hey Everyone!

Sorry for the absence! Lots going on, hopefully I will be able to pop in now and then.

Anway, we have all seen and read stories of Carolyn Barek paired with Mike Logan. What do you guys think of a faction story where Carolyn Barek is not paired with Mike Logan but with Mike Cutter?