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The pregnancy had made her tired, more so than she had been with Waverly. She had fallen asleep on the couch while watching a movie with Waverly. Cooper had curled up next to her while Mylo was laying with Waverly fast asleep. Nicola hadn’t slept very well. She was finding it harder to get situated the right way and she hated how much room the pregnancy pillow was going to take up. She had gotten up and got on the couch the last few nights and she hadn’t expected Theo to follow. She was having the most vivid dream about their family. She could see Waverly chasing Mylo around the yard of their house. She smiled as she heard a little voice call her “Momma”. She bent down and she could feel their arms wrap around her. She smiled. “Now where is your daddy?” Nicola picked up their child and stood up. Seeing Theo she smiled. “There’s daddy.” She smiled as she put their child down and they took off running towards Theo as they screamed “Dada.” She woke up to the sound of notifications going off on her phone. She groaned as she reached over and grabbed her phone. Some of it was from Marc who was taking over a lot of her work load, a few missed texts from Gabe and Theo checking to see if she was okay or if she needed anything. She loved how attentive Theo was being with her since they had found out that they were expecting. Even if it meant going out late to get whatever she wanted to eat he did. 

Sitting up she felt Cooper stir next to her. She smiled as she saw that Waverly was still fast asleep. Nicola’s relationship with her biological parents was not as it should be. She didn’t feel love from either one and she didn’t want her children going through that. She stood up and grabbed the cover that had been knocked into the floor and placed it back over Waverly and Mylo. She leaned down and gave her a kiss on the forehead and headed into the kitchen. She shook her head and smiled when she saw the cotton candy grapes that she had fallen in love with since the beginning of her pregnancy.Theo always made sure that she had way more than enough or anything that she was craving. She grabbed the grapes and some apples. She grabbed a plate and cut her apple into slices and sprinkled a little bit of salt on them. She grabbed the peanut butter and smeared some next to the apples and then placed some of the grapes onto her plate. She placed a hand on her stomach. “I just want you to know that you are so loved by me and your daddy and your big sister. I really wish that your other big sister could be here. She would love you so much. She had such a big heart just like your sister Waverly but I can promise that Sarah will watch over you and protect you.” Tears filled her eyes and slowly fell down her cheeks.

Hearing her phone ring she smiled as she saw that it was Theo. “Hey honey. I just woke up a little bit ago. I’m fine I promise. I was just talking to the baby and then I started thinking about how Sarah will never know her siblings and it just hit me all of a sudden but I’ll be okay.” She smiled as she listened to his voice. “You know you look so good in my clothes.” “How do you know that I’m wearing your clothes?” She questioned. “I bet you are standing in the kitchen with those grapes you love so much and apple slices with peanut butter and probably just a little bit of salt.” She laughed. “Turn around.” At first she thought she was hearing things. “Honey just turn around.” Shaking her head she turned around. She hung up her phone. She laid her phone down and walked over to him, wrapping her arms around him. “I needed this.” She admitted. “I told you I’d be fine.” She looked up at him. “And like I’ve told you I know you and when you said you are going to be fine you are anything but.”

"I don't know how many times I have to tell you, dad, I'm not using. Just because I don't call the time doesn't mean I have gone back to my old ways." Dallas understand that it was a fear for his parents but his father didn't seem to understand where he was coming from. Dallas had been sober for nearly five years now. Yeah, he had fallen off the wagon a few times but nothing that his parents knew of and surely not what he was doing when he was a teenager. He felt like when he did the party favors it was just that, something to do at the party but he never brought it home with him or craved it like he did the black tar.

"Dad, no I met someone so I've been spending a lot of time with her in general." "Oh that's just great, if this one breaks your heart you will fall right back into it again." "Why do you have to be so negative? Mom isn't this way. She told me she was happy to see me dating again. Look I send you money every month to prove to you that I'm not out there spending it on dope. I've been going to NA meetings again since I'm back in the city and you know how much I can't stand those. You have to get over this fear of me using." There was a silence on the other end of the phone like as if his father couldn't believe that he had just snapped back at him. Dallas was trying his best to keep his cool with his father but it seemed like every time he called and spoke to his father it was the same thing.

"Fine. Here's you mother." Dallas could hear on the other end of the phone, the house phone being set down on a table. He let out a sigh as he heard it be picked back up. "Hi, Sweetie don't let your father get under your skin. I believe you aren't using anymore." Dallas shook his head hearing his mother on the other end of the phone. "I just hate the fact that he won't let it go. He just thinks when I don't call all the time I've fallen back into my ways." "You can't fault him for worrying Dallas. He loves you and you are our only child so he worries about what you doing." Dallas let out another sigh as he looked over at Bristol who was sitting on his couch, she didn't seem to be paying attention to his phone call but he wasn't sure. "Mom, I got to go. I have company. I just wanted to check like I promised I would do. Let's meet for dinner later this week. I will have a guest with me." "I love you Hunny. I hope it's your new friend you are bringing over. Let's shoot for Sunday since you are going out of town next week." "Okay, mom I love you too. See you Sunday at 6 like normal. Have a good night." Dallas listened as his mother said her goodbye and he hung up the phone.

GRUNGE MAGAZINE

So, we got a chance to interview one of our favorite lead vocalist and drummer from Broken Republic. A family man, a devoted boyfriend, and musician. It was actually nice to sit down and have a chat with the young lad. He seemed rather happy the moment he walked into out humble abode and we couldn’t wait to get the interview started. Matty: Welcome Lucas Hendrix, it’s nice to finally have you here. I know we’ve been trying really hard to book you and your brother and it’s been quiet a challenge so welcome!

Lucas: Thanks mate, happy to be here. Honestly, you’re one of my favorite magazines I have to say *Lucas stifles a laugh as he continues* but thank you for inviting me sorry my brother couldn’t make it.

Matty: No worries, happy to have one of you here with us. So, shall we get started?

Lucas: Hell yeah of course.

Matty: Perfect! Well let’s start off by asking how your trails have been going I know it’s been a bit rough lately after everything. How’s Brennan adapting now that he’s officially with you?

Lucas: He’s honestly been great, he’s adjusted quiet nicely since the trails have finished. He’s my morning alarm clock every day *a laugh escapes from Lucas* always same time every day comes in and wakes both myself and Realynn up. Never fails.

Matty: I can definitely see that, energetic kid got he’s adorable by the way! And the hot topic on Ms. Ackerley, I see you both are not quite open with your relationship. Last time we checked you asked her to move in with you after her house was set ablaze how’s that transition been for the both of you?

Lucas: Thank you, yes definitely adorable he’s literally a mini me that’s for sure and yes, I did ask her to move in with me. Some might think it’s a bit fast, but honestly, she spent most if not all her time at my flat so I thought why not. It also hasn’t been a hard transition it’s quite easy. I honestly, love having her there 24/7 waking up to her and falling asleep with her… ah no mate you’re making me look like a bloody sap!

Matty: *laughs* sorry mate, it’s nice to see this side of you, so does this mean wedding bells in the near future for the two of you? Also, we noticed you’ve been having a hard time lately getting into fights and all. Tabloids are even saying that the old Lucas Hendrix is showing his true colors again, is that true?

Lucas: I guess you’ll have to wait and see mate... could be happening... *He shrugs his shoulders a bit* when I hear old Lucas Hendrix I think of all the stuff I was going through the fighting, the alcohol, drugs, different women every night…. That’s not me anymore. I can admit I’m a hot head, but all the other stuff is no longer an issue.

Matty: well that’s good to hear you’re not a train wreck waiting to happen, so I’m guessing old Lucas Is still locked up and stashed somewhere far, far away. So, do tell us more about Broken Republic what have you guys been up to since your last album drop?

Lucas: I do have to admit our last album was a hit and after that album drop and the summer tour we decided to take some time off. However, we have been in the studio every now and then whenever myself or Noah writes up a song. But, for now we’re on a short Hiatus. I’m just trying to spend time with my son and my girlfriend.

Matty: We’re so happy to hear that, but that’s all the time we got! We hope to have you back here again, you and Noah both!

There are nine of you left, so aside from the general “what do you do?” shenanigans, I want you to do your family interviews for the top 8 because there are technically eight of you if you don’t count Elk.

So, that is due Monday, September 2nd at 5 pm EST

~May the odds be ever in your favor~

Congratulations tributes, on being chosen for the 35th Annual Hunger Games! Our first Task is the Parade, which requires you to describe what your tribute looks like during the parade around Tribute Avenue. Not only describe how your tribute looks, but also how they interact with the Capitol audience and their district partner. You may collaborate with your partner, finding their URL here.

Please write these in Third Person, not first. Ex:”He/ She walked..” as opposed to “I walk…”

THESE WILL BE POSTED AS IS, so please check your grammar and shenanigans before submitting.

Please do not use any pictures

Your task will be due Monday August 12th at 4 pm EST

You can submit this to the blog

I’m looking forward to seeing what you call can come up with!!!

~May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor~