Professor Lapointe

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the male glanced back over one shoulder with a soft gasp as the splatter whistled past his ear , raising his hand in a silent apology to the friend he’d made in the hospital lobby . “ same team , lapointe . you better not be so trigger happy when the ceremony comes around , you gotta be on your best behaviour – you’re my little sister so if i need to clip you ‘round the back of the head i won’t hold back , “ with a wink jaden lifted his paintball shooter , although his finger was kept well away from the trigger to prevent any accidental shots . the last thing he needed were guests with visible bruising from the bachelor party , although he already felt himself growing rather sore on the new prosthetic . “ we’re super stressed, you’d be surprised how much of that shit needs to be arranged . i’m lucky that ezra deals with most of the big things , “ 

“How dare you. I will be a little angel.  I have even bought a dress and everything.” She chuckled. “ I can imagine. The idea of wedding planning makes me nervous, I guess once the date and location are locked in, the rest is easy. I’m sure its going to be awesome though.” She grinned up at him. “ Best wedding in Atlanta ever.” She  then shot Danny and smirked. “ Now I know he was not on our team. So go lapointe.”

CHARACTER TASK - AU : TURN BACK TIME

“Lucky” Jayella Lapointe. Vaidville singer and dancer ( 12th december 1900 - 4th May 1977)

Jayella Lapointe was born into musical royalty, her father a composer from the french opera house and her mother a classical singer, she grew up in a house full of music. When her brother became sick at the age of ten, Jayella went on stage and sang to make money to help him through his illness which cost him his leg.

At the age of 12 her family decided to move to America from France. They set sail on the maiden voyage of a new ship called the Titanic.  The journey was a smooth one at first.. then it hit an iceberg. Jayella helped her brother on to the life boat and just as she was about to join him, the boat cracked in two causing her to be flung into the icy ocean. Thankfully a lifeboat nearby managed to pull her out of the waters and bring her to safety, giving her the nickname, “Lucky.”

Once in America and without her family, Jayella had to sing for her supper. Every night she would go on stage and sing.  She became a success and met a man called Ru who became her lover. Ru was actually a woman but dressed as a man so they could be seen in public together. Ru became Jayella’s manager and She was sent to Carnegie hall in New York to sing for the president. While there she managed to meet up with her brother who was now married with children. 

Jayella spent the rest of her life singing and adopted two sons, She moved to London with Ru and was even saved from a bombing in London in the September of  1973 showing that she was truly lucky.  In 1977 she had a heart attack and died of complications. Ru and her boys were by her side when she passed away at the age of 77

song 🎶 Cry me a river - Ella fitzgerald.

“Yeah, surprisingly no. When we travel during the summer, he always brings his laptop for work. Like last summer, when we were in Minnesota visiting his parents for the 4th of July, he had his laptop to work on stuff. And even when he went to Latvia for his bachelor party, laptop,” mused Hodaya. “He’s working his ass off so he can be tenured. I, on the other hand, am working my butt off. I have recently hired someone to help edit my videos, because I’ve taken on Twitch and a sticker shop. Trying to pay off my husband’s student loan debt ain’t easy.” 

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Professorlapointe: My parents are cooler than yours!  I have my mom’s looks and my brother is a carbon copy of our father @jadenlapointe we have awesome folks. #getridofthosepearlsmom

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writing the guest list had been a chore in itself . on ezra’s part they didn’t have many names to fill out the invitations , and on the opposite end jaden had extended family back at the reservation , down in maine , and friends in each and every corner of atlanta since the move . organisation had been exhausting , thank god things had come to fruition so perfectly . “ we managed to get things sorted in the last few weeks . honestly ezra figured most of it out , i was the one to make all the scary phone calls and help her de-stress at the end of the day . “ his arms squeezed the boy of his sister , pulling away and brushing some of the tears from her cheek with a little laugh . “ don’t think i’ve seen you cry this much since you fell off our trampoline and grazed your knee , “ 

“That was an emotional moment.” She laughed. “I had never seen blood before and I thought I was gonna die. I was only four at the time so cut me some slack pirate boy.” She teased and nudged him. “ Its all so beautiful.” Jayella said looking around the gardens. “ Oh I got you guys a present, is there a table or something for gifts?” She asked. “ And yes I’m actually wearing a dress. Take a picture because this happens rarely.” She laughed. “Oh god I think Mom is about to dance with dad. Urgh nineties grunge dancing, could it be any worse?”

Blaze usually wasn’t the type of person that would stop and ask if someone was okay. He was a strong believer that if probably wasn’t any of his business. However, he sort of new Jayella through some friends and what not so he felt like if he didn’t check on her, he was an ass and he wasn’t trying to get that title again. So, here he was, sitting across from her and gave her a gentle smile. “Oh, I’m good. You know, fun in the sun, engagements, dealing with my five year old and her tantrums. What about you? You okay?”

Jay wanted to say she was fine but the gentle smile that Blaze gave her made her want to just blurt things out. “ I’m having a bad week.” She said scrunching her nose. “ Work is full on and I have to get ready for my brothers wedding and its making me realise that I have been working too much and not focusing on myself.” She sighed and then smiled softly. “ How is your little one doing? Is she having a good summer?”

woody didn’t have a good bone in his body . he was a criminal , a thief , a junkie , a liar and a cheater .. but sometimes he could be soft , a fleeting moment of kindness in short-lived sobriety . fancy restaurants weren’t his usual scene but he thought the guy danny knew might sort him out a lasagne or something , although his intentions were quickly shifted when he noticed the girl from before crying against the window like some sort of teen-angst movie . “ hey , what’s goin’ on , cupcake girl ?? “ crooked , yellowed teeth showed in a playful smile as he drew closer , taking a seat and cocking brows as if to ask why she was so emotional when presented with such a meal . woody would only dream of something like that , knowing his dinner was most likely bread with the green bits picked off this evening . 

There was something about his voice that made her feel better. “Shit day.” She said and pushed a chair out for him. “ Take a seat I could use someone to take my mind off things, You hungry? Grab yourself something from the menu. My treat for having to put up with me.” She said handing him the menu. “ My job is real hard at the moment. I’m super tired but I am too stubborn to take a break.”  She admitted with a pang of disappointment. Jayella was a high achiever so even the smallest thing would make her doubt her abilities as a professor. 

Xenia had just finally got done writing up one article on her summer outfits, and was feeling quite hungry, so she went to a restaurant. Seeing Jayella there, she went over, and was honestly shocked that she was crying. “Hey,” she said, sitting down across from her. “Things are fine, but are you okay?” Xenia got worried as soon as she saw her crying.

“Yeah I’m just so stressed with ork and not having a life. I’m.... exhausted mentally.” Jayella admitted with a small sigh. “ I know I signed up for this job and that its not a 9-5 kinda thing but sometimes urgh it drives me crazy.” She said and rubbed her temples. “ How are you by the way, I haven't seen you since the beach, what you been up to?”

Being married to a professor was, at times, quite trying on Hodaya. With her husband getting a position at Emory, he was busy teaching online summer classes and developing a syllabus and curriculum for his sociology classes. Hodaya was often was cooped up her office, to focus on YouTube, Twitch, and her sticker business. She needed to go out for a bit, to get away from being cooped up in the office. Hodaya ordered herself a salad and a glass of red wine. She recognized someone she new and said, “Hey there! I’m doing great. Been cooped up focusing on my jobs, because my husband has been teaching summer classes online and developing a curriculum. I needed to nip out for a bit.” 

“I can relate to your hubby.” Jayella said with a small smile, “ I have to deal with so much over the summer. I always thought that professors got the summers off but no such luck here.” She sighed. “ Hows the business going?” She asked “ I don’t think I would be a good business owner I panic way too much.” Jayella admitted. “ And I am so bossy and stubborn.” She giggled. “ My contractors would hate me.” 

Cate couldn’t take another homemade lunch or anything from the vending machines for lunch again. She needed food that had just been cooked, and she’d be damned if she didn’t get some today. She seemingly wandered around the streets, not having any place she wanted to eat in particular. Frankly, she preferred wandering around until she found a place that perked her interest. Walking into the Italian restaurant that she spotted, the woman waited for a hostess…until she caught sight of Jayella. As a smile pulled on her lips she walked over to her, the bright expression softening when she saw the woman had been crying. “Hey love,” The blonde shrugged with a soft smirk. “Can’t complain, nothin’ too exciting’s been goin’ on.” She chuckled. “How are things with you hun? Ye alright?”

“Yeah just a bit stressed, y’know when people  want more from you and you are just so tired and there isn't enough hours in the day, that’s how I am feeling right now.” She sighed. “ How are things with you?” She asked. “ You coming ot my brothers wedding. Its meant to be an awesome event,” She said  with a small smile, trying to take her mind off her stresses. “I haven't even got myself a dress yet I have been so busy.”

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“ hey !! i did not , i clearly missed . you being my sister means you get an extra splat right to the head , “ just as jaden was about to lift his gun again to shoot her ( possibly at a range that was too close ) she was struck by another , a fellow member of the bachelor party that was already in full swing . “ wipe it off , i’ll pretend i didn’t see anything – that was a dumb move anyway . we’re lucky they got you in the leg though , if i’d got that shot my face would be in the ground , “ 

“ Hmmm. I’ll let you off this time.” She grinned and then aimed over his shoulder, shooting Callum in the back. “ Oops wait was he on our team?” She asked looking confused. “Sorry.” She called out to the cursing Scotsman. “I should buy him a drink to apologise.” Jayella said with a small chuckle. “ You looking forward to the wedding? Are you nervous about it or just mega excited.”

𝑤𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑎𝑦 | 𝟢𝟪.𝟢𝟪.𝟤𝟢 ᵒᵖᵉᶰ

the day had gone without a hitch which honestly , for the couple who had seemed to have bout after bout of bad luck of late , was quite the surprise . here he was now thought with his glass clinking against the other’s , following a toast to the newly weds following the most beautiful ceremony he could’ve asked for . “ thank you for coming , honestly . it means a lot – have you tried the slushie machine yet ?? i know i’m gonna enjoy it more than the bar , the hard drinks can come later when i don’t have to do the rounds and greet everybody , “  family members , friends and their plus-ones all surrounded the table , but he wasn’t quite sure where his wife had escaped off to . perhaps she was familiarising herself with the collection of food not far away . “ ezra looked gorgeous , right ?? i’m still not over it , “ 

Jayella saw her brother and pulled him into a hug. “ Well done Ja. You did it.” Her eyes brimmed with tear and she let him go and wiped her eyes with a napkin. “ You both looked so wonderful and I’m just so happy for you.” She chuckled her voice broken between tears and laughter. “ Everything about this day has been perfect. No dramas or stresses. “ She took her champagne and gave it a sip. “ I’m sorry I have been so snowed under with work. I know I should have been around more but I am such a bossy old thing that I would have ended up interfering.” Jayella said with a chuckle. 

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Today I watch my brother marry the love of his life. When he fell in love I was terrified I would lose my best friend. Instead I gained a sister.  There is no two people more suited for one another. They make love look easy. The past hasn’t been good to them, but with my brother’s strength of character ( or stubbornness- which may I add runs in the family) and the love of a wonderful lady who I admire. Today has finally come. Thank you @ezrajeanlapointe for finding my brother and giving him the love he deserves and being the sister I have always wanted.  @jadenlapointe Cannot wait to see you walk down the aisle and marry the woman who is your perfect match.

As for me, My brother showed me that all work and no play is not a good thing as you close the door to love. So as scary as it is, I have decided to no longer hide why I don’t date. It’s simple, Up until now I haven't met her yet. #pride #justcameout

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“You know I don’t know why I bother even allowing friends to attempt to set me up on blind dates anymore, because clearly they’re never meant to work out. Like the one attempt today–he showed up to the restaurant, made direct eye contact with me and gave me one of those once over things and then turned around and left!” Aine scoffed as she aggressively bit the cookie in her hand. “Least he didn’t leave me with the tab halfway through the evening like the last two did.” She muttered before looking up. “Sorry…I’m rambling, you don’t need to pretend to care about any of this at all” She let out a soft laugh. “This is why I stick to reading and all”

“Really? That’s so rude.” Jayella said and crossed her arms. “ I would have hauled his ass out over it.” She picked up her wine and sipped it with a small frown. “ We should find this guy and give him a piece of our minds.” She said with a wicked smirk. “Have you ever tried to go n a date with someone you bump into at the library or bookstore. At least you would have something in common,” She suggested.