#albert scott

Current Household - EP.01

“It's been a week since my family moved to Brindleton Bay. The house is now full of furniture and decorations and it is starting to look more and more "home". But all this is not enough, I still don't feel it “mine”.”

“This is Mary. My mother. She is 36 years old, has a passion for gardening and is an order freak. Is a mess in the kitchen, but we (to not hurt her feelings) pretend that everything she prepares is tasty. Dad says she is to be commended for her commitment, but (secretly) he throws all the food in the dog's bowl.”

Mary (aloud): TRAVIS! MELODY! THE BREAKFAST COOLS!

“Mum found a job as a maid for one of the wealthiest families in the city: The Landgraabs. Dad told us that the Landgraab family descended from the founders of the city and that, for this reason, half Brindleton Bay is owned by them. Mom always comes back tired in the evening, but she never reveals if they treat her badly at work or how tiring it is. She always has a smile drawn on her face.”

“My family is not rich. We have never sailed in gold. But my parents never deprive us of anything.” “They taught us that nobody gives anything and that if you want something, you have to deserve it with work. When I was a child, I didn't understand these words, now - observing all the sacrifices of mom and dad - I made them my "mood".”

“Ever since he started his work at the veterinary clinic, dad leaves the house before I wake up. Seeing his chair free saddens me a bit... don't be sitting all together for breakfast...”

Melody (whispering): These pancakes taste like poop. Travis: How do you know the taste of ... no. Never mind. Don't tell me.

“I can't deny it: I miss San Myshuno, I miss my friends, I miss my old life.” “But everything becomes habit, right? I have to give this place a chance, maybe I'll like it.  Otherwise I will live with my mind in the past, I will drown in regrets. No. That's not how I'm going to live.”

Mary (aloud): TRAVIS! YOU ARE DOING LATE!

“My name is Travis Scott, I'm sixteen and today is my first day at Brindleton Bay High School.”

To be Continued... [I apologize for my bad English] 

What a fantastic Christmas dinner we’ve just had - Penny taught me how to dress the ham and check when it was ready to eat. She insists I know how to make a proper supper for my husband once I’m married - I tried to explain that I am certain I’ll marry Malcom and that the Landgraab’s likely never cook a thing for themselves, but she wouldn’t listen. I suppose it might be good to know. 

Calvin,

Just a quick note to tell you that I arrived home to Brindleton safely with my bride, Alice. I'm not sure if you heard - my mother and father passed away a few months ago. I wish I could have seen them again, but I'm glad they were together in the end. Myrtle and Albert were here to care for them.

Your cousin,

My brothers - Travis, Rob, and Glenn - have all answered the call of patriotism and gone to join the fight. Robinette was wed to his sweetheart Venessa before departing.

I married Emilia. What else was I supposed to do? Poor thing, she’s miserable and there’s no way that Howard could care for her and the child, as he already has his family. 

Dear Jacques,

Cassandra and I had no luck in producing a child of our own, try as we might. Though we have many other wonderful things in our lives - the home, our careers (she a composer, me an author), each other - the house was made to be filled with children and without them it felt empty. 

Some higher power must have known what we were missing. As I was leaving Howard’s place in the city after a visit, I came across a little cluster of children in ragged clothing. The eldest, Floyd, told me that he would busk for money to provide for his friends. I knew instantly I couldn’t leave them on the street - it’s nearly winter! So I brought them home to Cassie. Though she was shocked at first, I know she’ll warm up to the idea.

All that to say - I’m a father now! Do you have any unused clothing or toys to offer to my new brood? Maybe some dresses that Eddie has grown out of?