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apparently, his jokes don’t go over well with anyone these days, but who knew that 8 month olds could launch a rattle that far? and right at his head, extra harsh. jake was usually a patient person, but this had to be his toughest test to date. there was no reason for his daughter to be up at 2 am when she’s usually such a sound sleeper. the past few months of getting to know her, really spend time and connect with her (and her mom of course), had been amazing. even the nursery, for as much back and forth with the grandmothers over the ins and outs and every detail of the crib, turned out amazing, with enough toys and books to keep her busy for a while. but he bends down and picks up her favorite toy, sighing as he gives it to her. “you’re just asking for me to embarrass you and your date at prom, young lady.” he laughs softly, taking seat on the small couch next to her crib (his dad’s idea which was very handy). he watches her stand up, holding on the the bars on the side to watch him, smiling in his face before she starts to babble general nothings that at least sound pretty cute. “shh, you’re gonna wake your mom. she’s got a hair appointment, and let me tell you right now, you really don’t wanna be on her bad side when she ge-oh hey.” he stops himself, waving casually at the mother in question who’s walking by the door and who’s hoping she couldn’t hear everything. “2 am warrior over here doesn’t wanna go to sleep, and i was just..educating her on jokes and why mom is always right.”, he smirks, watching a clearly fighting sleep veronica still be excited at the sight of her mother.

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It wasnt unusual for Tori to just show up at Duncan's apartment and he always let her stay. They had known each other well before he got expelled in school and remained friends after much to her friends dismay. Duncan wasnt a good influence in anyones eyes. He had a reputation and being the son of a serial killer wasnt exactly a positive thing. He laid on the couch after a shift at work, smoking a joint when he heard his door unlock and in came Tori.

"You know you can call right?" He teased her but he truly didnt mind. She knew where the spare key was anyways. "We didnt have plans did we? Or are you just stopping by to check in on me?" He asked, knowing she sometimes did that. He wasnt unknown to meltdowns sometimes and she had witnessed a couple. "You wanna smoke with me?" He asked, holding out the blunt to her.

owen had spent more time home now that he was actually away at college than he ever had before when he was living there. maybe it was because there was always a stocked kitchen - and grocery shopping just wasnt something that he was into. but there was also the added bonus that while he’d been gone, tori had moved in, and getting to annoy not only her, but his brother as well was always a nice added bonus for him. walking through the front door he had dropped a bag of laundry near the stairs before making his way into the living room. much to his surprise there had been a familiar face already in the area. ❝ miss me? ❞ the male greeted, a smile much too large already gracing his features.

“how are these jokes landing for you?” jake asks as he grips the steering wheel, taking a second to use the mirror to peer back and see his freshly turned 7 month old daughter throwing her toy on the floor in her car seat. “right, i get it, i expect better from myself too, kiddo.” he sighs, though he can’t help but smile as he takes in the sight of her little outfit, courtesy of her mother of course, who’s on his left and probably just as unimpressed as their daughter is. it’s not everyday you go to one of your best friend’s weddings (or first weddings in some cases), and it’s not everyday that he asks you to write a toast at his reception as his best man. the wedding was beautiful of course, his mom always at her to make the entire place glow, marisol’s dress, mo crying more than when he had to tell them they cancelled the order on netflix. hell, even being in the same room as both katie and tori was nowhere near as weird and awkward as he thought it’d be orignally. maybe, just maybe, this was the day that proved that they were all mature adults who could play nice with each other despite how things were when they were teenagers. the drive to the reception isn’t long, but he opted for this over the limo ride so he could spend time with his little unorthodox family. “i swear, i have my speech all ready, but i just wanted a cool opener. a hook or something funny, you know?” he shurgs, looking over at tori. “but i know, it sounds like me trying way too hard to be on snl. it’s just, it’s a best man speech. i just feel like i’ve got to get this right, you know? send the guy off to his honeymoon in style.”

hell yes look @ u go kicking junior year's ass already :')