The Tiberius J. Swann Education Facility

Who: Starbuck and Kim
When: Friday afternoon
Where: starting at the grocery then heading back to their apartment
What: Ed called with some bad news.

Starbuck could have called Kim himself, but he felt like this was the kind of news best shared in person. Still, if Kim's parents were really trying to find her, then she might be in danger, so he didn't want to waste much time. He hoped that Ed wasn't an complete tool when telling Kim the news, but from the look on her face when he pulled up to the grocery and rushed out of the car to greet her, he could see that Ed sucked at relaying sensitive information.

"Frankie's watching Kamea and Reed. They're safe." He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tight. "I think maybe we should get back.. pack up some stuff.. and take a trip."

Who: Kim and Starbuck
When: Thursday evening
Where: Their apartment
What: Reed’s finally on his way!
Note: Monica and I started this awhile ago but both got crazy busy, so it's A LONG WAY from being finished. Other people might join the scene eventually.

Last night’s full moon was EXHAUSTING for Kim. She was carrying a full term baby boy while trying to run around and it just wasn’t working. She spent most of her night just padding along slowly and stopping to rest quite often, but that didn’t mean that her body felt any less sore today. She slept in for a good while, not waking up until early evening when she felt Reed kick her pretty hard. The ache she felt in her body was more than usual and minor Braxton-Hicks contractions were of the norm lately, but nothing seemed out of the usual.

Having just woken up, Kim slowly shuffled into the bathroom, peeling off her sleep shirt and underwear as she turned on the hot water. She really needed a nice hot shower right now. Her entire body was begging for relief.

( INCOMPLETE LIKE WOAH )

Who: Kim and Maggie
When: Wednesday afternoon
Where: A mall near Danvers
What: Kim's helping Maggie do some shopping.

One of the weirdest things about the virus (aside from the fact that supernaturals were getting sick) was the fact that the children began to age rapidly. That had resulted in Kim's pregnancy advancing four months as well as Kamea aging about five years, but right now, Kim was helping another girl who had aged significantly. Before Charlie left, Kim and Starbuck had become quite close with him and, subsequently, close with Maggie as well. So when Charlie asked if Kim could take Maggie shopping for clothes and other things for her newly teenage self, Kim didn't hesitate to say yes. Charlie was going through a rough enough time and she wanted to help in whichever way she could.

Both girls were currently strolling through the mall after finding a store that seemed to fit Maggie's new style. Kim really wanted to stop for a snack, so they had headed to the food court which had tons of choices. But most importantly to Kim, it had ice cream. She happily ate her waffle cone with chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream as she sat down at a table with Maggie. "So what do you think? Successful so far?"

Who: Starbuck, Kim and McKenna (and Kamea for a bit)
When: Sunday evening
Where: Starbuck and Kim's apartment
What: a small dinner party

The lasagna had turned out nicely, and, as expected, Kamea absolutely adored McKenna. The woman's tricks with water inspired an awestruck expression on the little girl's face, before it lit up and spewed forth giggles of mirth. There were many cries of, "Again!" Starbuck just chuckled as he watched. It was a shame McKenna couldn't have children of her own. She'd be a fantastic mother. Starbuck hoped she really would adopt one day.

After dinner, he shooed everyone into the living room to chat. "I'll take care of the dishes. Maybe you guys can find a movie to watch."

Kamea chimed in on that one, "Nemo!" she demanded.

"Sweetie, I think we've all seen Nemo enough. Maybe you should see if McKenna has a preference." He would sit through another showing of Nemo if necessary, because it was a cool movie, but he was burned out from watching it so often lately.

Who: Starbuck and Kim
When: Saturday night
Where: their bedroom
What: something's bugging Starbuck

The conversations with Cassie and Ana plagued Starbuck as he put Kamea to bed for the night and set about cleaning up the kitchen. He picked up toys and changed into pajama pants. All the while, his mind was focused on everything that could have possibly happened with Charlie and his family. Something felt off. There was no way that all the Burghards were simply ignoring him and Cassie. Something was wrong. It started with the visit to Ava. Hearing how upset she'd been, and that she had signed the divorce papers. But then learning that no one had heard from Charlie or his family since really caused the worry to set in.

Being unable to reach them had Starbuck considering a trip, but if something was wrong in a dangerous way, Starbuck couldn't put himself at risk and leave his own family at home. This wasn't a decision he could make alone. He needed to discuss what he was thinking with Kim.

Climbing into bed finally, he made himself comfortable by propping up some pillows against the headboard. Usually he'd read for awhile or watch some TV with Kim, but he didn't reach for a book or the remote right now. "What would you think about me going to California to check on Charlie and his family?" he asked her abruptly. There was no skirting around it.

Who: Starbuck and Kim
When: Thursday
Where: hall closet near Belle’s classroom
What: a “bathroom break”

Starbuck shut his laptop and immediately ran out to fetch someone to look after Kamea for an hour, claiming is was important, but he didn’t explain the situation. Getting laid was important, right? Right.

With the streaking idea out the window, he did wear clothes as he ran over to the education building. As soon as he was outside Belle’s classroom, Starbuck sent a quick text message to Kim saying ‘maintenance closet down the hall.’ With that, Starbuck stepped inside and waited for his girlfriend.

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Who: Kim and Starbuck
When: Friday midday
Where: Maui
What: Just hanging around on the beach

Every time she came to Maui, Kim felt so incredibly relaxed. The Hawaiian atmosphere and laid-back way of life was contagious and she didn't mind it one bit. After everything that happened after telling Ed that she was pregnant, Kim needed this. She had been such a mess for a good while afterwards so it was a good thing that their trip to Maui came soon after.

Having Starbuck with her during the whole mess meant so much, but having all their friends in Maui with them meant so much as well. Kim loved seeing Lauren get along so well with Frankie and Lu and it warmed her heart to see the Vallarios here as well.

With so many people at the house now, it was rare for Kim and Starbuck to get a moment alone, but they managed to sneak away to the beach, even if it was just to walk around for a while. "I'm still kinda sad I can't surf," she replied as she ran a hand over her belly. "At least Boomer doesn't mind me sitting and getting a tan."

Who: Kim and Starbuck
When: Saturday afternoon
Where: Staff apartment lot then their apartment
When: Kim's a mess and needs Starbuck's help

The entire cab ride back to the school was spent blankly staring ahead at the road before her. Luckily, the cab driver had gotten the hint that she wasn't up for any idle small talk from the depressing body language she was conveying. Her face was still stained from the tears that had streamed down her face and her eyes were bloodshot and puffy, but she wasn't crying anymore. She didn't have the energy for it. She felt numb now, mostly because she had forced herself into that state for the drive to the school. Hopefully, she'd stay numb, but she had a feeling that would change.

Once the cab rolled into the staff apartment parking lot, Kim closed her eyes and took a deep breath. The cab rolled to a stop right in front of the building where Starbuck was already waiting for her. Kim paid the driver and stepped out of the car, trying to hold in the tears as she walked towards her boyfriend.

Who: Kim and Ed (with an appearance from the Metcalfes)
When: Saturday afternoon
Where: The Metcalfes' home in Salem
What: Kim has to break the news to her brother.

( When I disappear, do you fear for the sister I took? )

Who: Starbuck and TEEN! Godric (and Kim eventually)
When: Wednesday night
Where: random hall then Starbuck's apartment
What: Starbuck finds a wayward teenager who seems to has lost his fangs a few decades of life.

Something was.. off when Starbuck returned to campus. At first, it was just a feeling, but he'd bumped into a few people while headed back to the apartment, and one of them talked about all the adults being missing. It didn't make much sense at first. But then Starbuck started to notice people he didn't recognize at first glance wearing baggy clothing who bore a resemblance to people he did know upon second glance. Was this bring your kid to work day?

Telling Kim he was going to investigate and asking her to look after Kamea while he did, Starbuck set off to the infirmary, hoping to see what was going on. His spidey senses were tingling, telling him this might be another magical shit storm.

He never made it to the infirmary. On the way there, Starbuck saw yet another oddly familiar person who he didn't know. A guy, maybe fifteen or sixteen, again with the baggy clothes, and he seemed quite lost. "Can I help you with something?" he asked, a little cautious in his tone. The kid looked extremely confused.

Who: Starbuck, Kim, Kai
When: Sunday, December 7th, late evening
Where: in their apartment
What: a Skype convo with Kai to tell her the big news followed by LOTS of sex
Notes: still not finished even though we started it MONTHS ago.. and it's got plenty of XXX content

Starbuck was extremely excited. He’d been waiting MONTHS to tell his mother the good news, and given how often they spoke on the phone, it had been very hard for the very honest son to keep such a big secret. He told his mom just about everything. Now he could finally inform her that she was going to have a second grandchild. Kai would be thrilled. And it was going to be good for Kim to share such joyous news as well, since Starbuck knew her conversation with Ed wouldn’t be a happy one.

“I’m dialing her number right now!” Starbuck called out to Kim, who was in the kitchen, probably raiding the fridge or making tea. She did both on a regular basis.

As soon as Kai appeared on the computer screen, Starbuck smiled brightly at her. “Hey, mom.” He could see the sun still streaming into the Maui house he called home for so many years. Arranging these chats could be tricky, because of the big time difference, which was five to six hours depending on daylight saving.

Kai waved in return, happy as always to look upon her son’s face. “Is Kim joining us tonight?” Kim wasn’t always part of the frequent Skype conversations.

“Yeah, she’ll be here in just a sec.. we’ve got something to tell you.”

Kai’s interest was immediately piqued. A million thoughts sprung to mind. Were they getting married? Were they moving back to Maui? Had Ed finally gotten over his grudge? “Well then tell her to hurry up! It’s not nice to keep your mother in suspense.”

( continued )

Who: Charlie and Kim (with some Starbuck at the end)
When: Monday morning, around 2am
Where: near the kitchens
What: poor Kimmy stumbles upon a drunken, coked out vampire
Warning: Mild references to suicide.

( He needed to escape his life for a bit. It was getting too heavy to carry around on his shoulders. )

Who: Starbuck, Kim, Frankie & Vinnie (plus the Vallarios & Kamea)
When: Thursday evening
Where: the Vallario home in Chicago
What: Thanksgiving!

Starbuck was STUFFED! Bianca was a talented chef. The woman managed to make a great many dishes that were vegetarian friendly, while still satisfying her meat-eating family with Thanksgiving classics. Starbuck and Kamea put a good sized dent in the spread, and it seemed Kim appreciated having a meal that included meat, since she often went without when eating with her boyfriend.

"That was fantastic, Mrs. Vallario. Thank you," he said graciously, smiling at the hostess.

She waved her hand at him in a dismissive way, but she was smiling at the compliment. "You're too sweet, Starbuck. I'm glad you liked it."

"Loved it! Thanks for making things for Kamea and I to eat."

"It was nothing, dear. Now scoot. Frankie and I will clean up." She looked to Frankie, who sighed in annoyance.

It was clear to everyone at the table that Frankie was NOT happy about being thrown into the traditional role of a Vallario woman. She didn't mind cooking, but she didn't like cleaning up afterward. Why was she expected to just because she had boobs?

Who: Starbuck and Kim
When: Tuesday night
Where: their apartment
What: soothing the pregnant beast?

Starbuck signed off AIM and turned off his laptop. He closed it gently and set it on the coffee table. Well, he'd convinced Wes to come over for dinner. But as difficult as that was, Starbuck had a feeling it would be even harder getting Kim to calm down. She was PISSED. He'd heard her ranting during the beginning of his online conversation with Wes, then she went out for a run with the dogs to blow off some steam. It seemed clear Wes wasn't going to apologize, because he didn't think he was in the wrong. Starbuck thought he was, but he was trying to find a resolution here, not stir up more drama. That meant he had to get Kim to just forget about what a dick Wes had been and play the happy hostess on Friday night. Tricky.

He waited patiently for Kim's return. When she walked through the doors, letting the dogs off their leashes, he got up from the couch. "I talked to Wes. He's coming Friday night, and we're ordering Chinese."

Who: Kim and Wes
When: Wednesday afternoon
Where: The infirmary
What: Kim arrives for her first appointment with the healer.

It had been only about three and a half days since Kim and Starbuck found out she was pregnant, but she still couldn't believe it. Though she was happy about it now, she still worried about everything having to do with the pregnancy and the baby's subsequent arrival though she'd have nine months to go through before any real worrying commenced. Kim was only twenty years old and having a baby at this age was a scary thing. She never would've imagined herself in this situation, but the fact that she would have Starbuck at her side made her feel better.

Another worry she'd had was of finding a doctor. Kim didn't feel completely safe going to a regular doctor because of the possibility that they could find something different in the baby's DNA. So, at Starbuck's suggestion, she asked Wes for help and he obliged. At least he would know to expect the chance that the baby could be supernatural.

Knocking on the door to the infirmary, Kim stepped inside and peered around before calling out. "Wes? Are you here?"

Who: Starbuck and Kim
When: Friday evening
Where: The Mandarin Oriental in Boston
What: celebrating their one year anniversary!

"Seriously, Kim.. how much food did you order?" Starbuck said with a chuckle as soon as the room service dude left the room with a nice tip in hand. Starbuck wheeled the cart through the suite to the bedroom. "I don't think it's possible for us to eat all this.. not even with you being pregnant." There was actually a full chocolate cake on the cart.

Starbuck hopped onto the bed, still dressed in the hotel provided robe, and snagged the remote from Kim. "We're not watching Sex and the City. There's gotta be something on that we both like. I mean, this isn't even the HBO episodes.. it's edited for TBS!" He started channel surfing while Kim checked out the massive spread of food. Starbuck refused to watch censored Sex and the City. He tolerated the non-censored episodes, because there was never a shortage of nudity. What was the point otherwise?

"So, the game isn't until Sunday. I was thinking we could walk the Freedom Trail tomorrow. We haven't done many tourist things in the city. And.. maaaaybe... you can have one of your surprises along the way," he teased.

Who: Kim and Starbuck
When: Saturday night
Where: Their apartment
What: Kim has some news to share and a discovery is made.

Kim bit down on her lip as she sat on the couch, her legs crossed underneath her as she stared at the blank television in the living room. Her period was two days late. Sure, it had happened before a couple of months ago, but this time, she had a feeling the outcome would be different. Lately, she was feeling kind of nauseous often, sometimes even having to run off to the bathroom to throw up. And she felt like she was dragging lately as well. Even leading up to the full moon, she wasn’t her usual energetic self, something that even Starbuck noticed.

Realizing she was late was one thing, but seeing that she had missed her pill a few days because she was so busy that she forgot to take it worried her. Especially since they forgot to use condoms sometimes. Kim didn’t know what to think right now, but she knew she was scared.

She stayed unmoving, staring at the television as she waited for Starbuck to get home. This was something she needed to tell him and find out the answer to together.

( ... )

Who: Kim and Starbuck
When: Early Saturday morning
Where: Their apartment
What: Someone isn't feeling too well.

Friday night had been nice and relaxing which was exactly what Kim needed. She'd been feeling worn out the entire week what with running in between classes at BC and TJS, plus tutoring at BC and running back here to take care of Kamea. Add in the midterms that would be happening soon at BC and Kim was barely getting any rest. At least now it was the weekend and she wouldn't have to worry about school until Monday.

Kim had woken up only a few minutes ago, but she was still lying in bed, not wanting to move from the warmth and comfort of the sheets and Starbuck's arms. Shifting slightly so she wouldn't wake him up, she turned to look at the clock on the nightstand. They still had a good hour or so before Kamea woke up so it was best to take advantage of it by staying in bed.

Who: Kim and Starbuck
When: Saturday night
Where: A house near the Boston College campus
What: Party time with crazy college kids.

( Ready to go into the zoo? )

Who: Starbuck and Kim
When: Sunday, September 28, 2008
Where: their bedroom
What: what saucy young things do in bed when the kid is asleep!
Rating: naughty, duh!

Starbuck was doing his best to put up with some of the songs he didn’t much care for on Kim’s “sexin’” playlist as he gave her a massage and kissed over her incredible skin, but he seriously had to cringe a few times. He’d issued more than a few, “Really?” type comments with a raised eyebrow. If Kim was hoping to get laid tonight, she’d let him play something that got him in the mood. Granted, she did a good job of that without any music, but good tunes didn’t hurt matters.

He was busy leaving a trail of kisses along her spine as he rubbed deep at the muscles just above her hips when the next song began to play. “Oh come on.. Justin Timberlake again? How many of his songs are on this playlist?” Though the fact that Starbuck knew so early into the song that it was J.T. gave him away. He didn’t so much mind all the songs, and he knew Kim had a soft spot for the singer. This album always made her horny.

( ...continued )