Second Chances: the Network

Yes, yes, I'm sure everyone's sorry, etc I'll be back in the office Monday, probably.

[Clinic Employees]
Thank you for keeping everything running smoothly. I don't say it enough, but I appreciate you and lunch Monday is on me.

[Ben M.]
Sorry if I haven't exactly been the best new employer since you've started but thanks for keeping things going. Knocking Wanda and me out at the same time was cruel unhelpful, I'm sure. Are you a drinker? Because I can make that happen. Or just dinner, whichever.

[Clint]
I'd say it gets easier, but that would be a lie. It does eventually hurt less. I'm so sorry.

[Pepper]
There's no pretty words that are going to make it better. You know it, I know it, but I am sorry that you're dealing with this yet again.

Tomorrow is the last day of Passover. I know that a lot of us struggling right now, but in times like these, coming together can be important.

While it might not be a traditional seder, I do have lots of food for the evening, and would like to invite anyone whoever Is interested over for the seder meal. I [probably won't go through all fifteen steps, but we will have the traditional food, including matzah, maror, charoset, karpas, zeroah, beitzah, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, and brisket. There will be also be saltwater and wine, as in tradition, though I do have other drinks, as well.

Even if you don't want to stay for the meal itself, I would be happy to make plates for anyone interested.

[Filtered to Molly Hayes]

I just wanted to let you know that I'm here if you need me. I can see where it might be a little painful right now, but you're welcome over anytime that you would like.

If anything happens to me, it goes without say that Morgan will go to Bruce and May. Thank you in advance for your understanding. That said, I don't plan on anything happening to me.

How can somewhere be alternatively the best thing that's ever happened to me and the worst?

If everyone would be kind enough to give the family some time right now, we'd appreciate it.

And no, I don't think we need to worry about a Code Green, he's too damn depressed to be bothered at this point

My Stetson! My beautiful Stetson. Last time I saw it, it was being shot off the top of my head. I'll never leave it behind again.

I just came across this video where the person behind the camera asked the person on camera who the most powerful chaos god is. AND HE STARTED TO ANSWER! That's just asking for the ones not mentioned to prove themselves.

If anyone asks who the most [insert adjective here] deity is, exercise your right to remain silent! It's a trap!

(also, the only correct answer lives among us, and he knows it. 😉😇)

I feel like this doesn't need to be said, but if anyone even thinks of pulling some shit (sorry Molls, $5 coming your way) on me today, I will 100% guarantee you'll spend the rest of the day as a pig.

I only wish I could extend this to corporations and their bs 'hee hee we now carry this product' emails.

Since it's my birthday and I'm working at Edge of Glory tonight, free drinks to whoever can guess my age.

Correction: Boss says I'm not working tonight, just dancing and looking pretty.

[Whoverse]

I expect to see all of you out there to help me celebrate tonight. There will be dancing.

CW: Things get 🌶️🌶️🌶️ in the comments because it's Jack.

Since we've gotten a fair amount of new arrivals, I'll put out the offer.

Do we have anyone with any kind of retail management experience who might be looking for work? I am also (ugh) willing to train a willing candidate with solid availability. I've got this entire shop just sitting there empty and it deserves better than that. It wasn't exactly our dream, but Christine and I did build it together and I'd like to be able to honor that. I've just never exactly been good with customer service.

Full benefits, higher pay than you'll find almost anywhere in the city. Some knowledge of Eastern medicine and herbal remedies would be great but a willingness to learn is the only real requirement.

A little last minute, but I know people are excited about being able to fly and also Valentine's Day is this weekend, and that's a big deal.

But! Like Samirah mentioned, Ramadan starts on the 17th, but it also happens to be Mardi Gras AND the day that the Lunar New Year is being observed. So we were talking about having a Mardi Gras party, but then I had a thought on the way home today.

What if we do an international potluck to celebrate everything all at once?

I am still looking for someone who knows how to make really good gumbo and king cake, though!

[Private to Yelena]
This is my one check-in today. I promised I wouldn't text you too much, but this doesn't really count.

Do you want to talk through the feelings in a physically exhausting way? I'm now a flying target.
[end]

I knew the wings were only a matter of time, but they gave me an excuse to put on a pair of shoes I've let collect dust in my closet for too long.

attached is a photo she took of herself

Happy to have a long weekend to get used to them.

[Private to Henry]
I think we need to postpone our Valentine's Day plans, at least until the wings are gone.
[end]

You know what, not even the weirdest thing that's happened to me. And I do appreciate the jump through realities being accompanied by guidance and an apartment for once, even though that implies it's going to be a long term stay.

First, a nap. Because apparently reality jumping is exhausting no matter which direction it goes. Then food would be great and I know I'm stuck in the States where good chips are highly unlikely but I'll settle for mediocre 'fries'. Recommendations are accepted.

Hi, my name's Rose, and this is not my first rodeo, so to speak.

The wings are a new addition, though. Never been greeted by a bloke in a suit wearing pigeon wings.

So it seems Clint's not the only one with wings.

Probably not a bad idea to document who's getting wings. I haven't seen anything about it on the local outlets, so it seems this might be another "just us" sort of thing.

[ROOMMATES]

Do either of you know anything about taking care of flowers?

Well, it’s official, the bay is freezing over. I just had to help break ice down at the wharf.

I think emergency vehicles are still getting about, but there’s a lot of black ice about. Even the interstate looks treacherous and I definitely wouldn’t try crossing the bridge.

Let’s hope the power holds for everyone attending or teaching virtual lessons on Monday.

I'm officially signed up for college classes at San Francisco State for the spring semester. I wasn't even sure if I was going to continue with college here, but hey, I might as well, right?

I'm not sure if I'm going to continue with the business route here, so I'm undeclared for now. Though I am going to see if there's an archery team. I also signed up to learn ASL. Never hurts to pick up new skills, right?

It's funny that no matter how many different calendars I learn about - lunar, solar, other planetary ones... something about the Terran calendar year turning over still feels like a new start.

And I/we've got some good news to share. Operation: Put a Ring on It was a success!

SHE SAID YES!

For some unknown reason, the gods have smiled and Una's agreed to marry me. With everything that's happened back home and here, felt right to seize the opportunity.

Una

No take backs.

Quentin & Adaine

Thanks again for all your help with this.

A stray cat followed me home and now it's made a home in my sweaters.

Help?

[ Filter: Ray ]

Did you survive the feline close encounter or should I bring over more Benadryl?

[ Filter: Jyn & Kate ]

Are either of you allergic to cats? Or hate cats? I think I asked Kate this already but asking again because we might have a cat situation in the apartment.

Apparently it's National Cookie Day. If you think we're not celebrating in the Barton-Hargreeves-Hayes household, you are very wrong.

...not that my poor roommates aren't inundated with cookies literally all the time but that's not the point.

Anyway, we've got gingerbread, sugar cookies, almond vanilla, and chocolate salted caramel. Make your requests or a random baggie with your name is just going to show up at your door in the middle of the night. (Or at a nice reasonable 6pm, I do have two classes today)

Ray, I did not forget about you! I hope almond vanilla is okay?? Does anyone else need gluten free before I start passing all this out?

DCE Medical Center is officially open for business.

Yes, yes, I'm very proud of me, too. (in before the Captain?)

In the more serious and genuine, thank you to everyone who's helped put this together. This was not, in any way, a one man show. My physicians taking patients, my office staff, and my team behind the scenes are the only reason this is happening. So thank you.

Now that's more than enough being genuine, gross, I need approximately six coffees and three green teas to get through today.