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.

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

Happy Easter, everyone. Peter, I won't let the bunny near you.

If anyone needs a place to eat tonight, I am serving ham with all the trimmings at six. There is plenty.

Your girl turns 35 today and while that may not be NEARLY as exciting as 18 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLES!) it does mean this Aries diva is CELE-BRATING.

Half off my three favorite shots at Edge of Glory, no cover fee at the door, and we are playing and singing ALL my favorite songs for the night! CAKE ALL NIGHT LONG because sometimes you just have to have cake!

Well, My first attempt at baking didn't end up with the FD needing to be called, so


YAY!

Oh well, try try again right?

Still somewhat in disbelief that Una agreed to marry me and the world hasn't ended. (Yes, I'm knocking on wood and throwing salt over my shoulder.)

We're looking forward to having all of you join us in celebrating next weekend. Dress code is whatever you feel comfortable in. Keep in mind, we will be on the beach and there will be animals there:

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[Starfleet + Quentin]

I hope you all know we're expecting you to stand up at our side. Except Ransom, he's gotta be at the front making things legal. No uniforms though.

[Adaine & Diane & Una]

You two excited? We're hoping to have both of you as part of our entourage.

So we won't be getting the eclipse until the middle of the night here but that hasn't stopped me before. If anyone wants to join us down at the high school, I've got all of the telescopes set up to view tonight's Blood Moon. Bring blankets and get comfy. I'm fairly sure I can talk the most beautiful woman I know into helping me make some snacks for everyone.

I made cupcakes. Come and get one. Happy Valentine's Day!

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!

I can't say I've wrapped my head around all of this, but they say my kid back home isn't on his own - some "divergent reality" thing that honestly, went way over my head - and that there's a version of me still there, so... cool. We can work with that. So long as he's okay and my sister-in-law isn't going to be flipping out because I went and disappeared.

Anyway. Hello. I'm Ray Molina, and apparently my daughter has been here for a while, so some of you probably know her. Julie?

[ Yelena Belova ]
Am I doing this filter thing right? They said you've been looking after Julie since she got here, so... any favourite meals? You're owed dinner pretty much for life. And come over any time you want. I'll make sure you've got a key.

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.

Since post graduate study doesn't exactly pay well I figured I should probably get a job to get me through the next two years.

The good news is there's a 40% staff discount and I don't own enough books (shh, Lydia).

Plead your case for use of the discount. They've got some cool stuff.

If anyone does need to go out in this garbage, I'm more than willing to offer portal access. Obviously you should stay in if you can but let's be honest, some of us have no choice. Supplies will eventually run out, after all.

And it should go without saying, drive safely if you're going out. Take it from experience.

I'm willing to admit I probably shouldn't have bothered, but I really thought the jeep was better at handling things like a little cold weather now.

We're all agreed it's this place doing it's weird crap, right? None of this is normal.

I have never really been a fan of cold weather like this. It makes me think of winters back home, which weren't always kind to my family.

However, one thing that I do like about the cold is making food that just warms the entire body. Thankfully, I have everything I need to make stroganoff, so no need to go out in this weather for groceries. I'm making an extra large pot, so if anyone doesn't want to go out in this to hunt down food, I can save you a plate.

So, Lila mentioned this on National Cookie Day and lots of folks have been talking about cooking and baking - would we want to do a holiday potluck / cookie / whatever exchange? open to everyone, no cooking required.


Also, I've managed to build & juryrig some sleighs into sand sleds, so at the stables will be doing sleigh rides on the beach through new years. If you want to see me drive a sleigh with a team of horses - and maybe be dressed like Santa.

[Adaine & Quentin]

Alright, team. When are you free this week. There's some jewelry shopping I need your help with.

[Una]

That dress you wore to the art show - any chance I can convince you to wear it again on a date some time?

Another birthday without my husband or my dad or my fire fam... This sucks.

Okay, now that Peter has put everything out there... who knows anything about planning a wedding? 😂😂

[Friends]

I feel like we need a fun little engagement party.

[Dr. Banner]

So...


You're going to walk me down the aisle, right?

I always forget how into Christmas this country is, but it's kind of charming.

[Filtered to the entire network, sans Albus Potter]
So, hello. Most of you don't know me, but I'm Ginny, Albus' mum. His dad and I are going to throw him a birthday party this Sunday, starting at 6 pm at The Bit & Barrel (address here). It will be in the downstairs lounge, so just come in and go down the stairs on your right to find us.

His birthday is the 19th, but this was the only time I could guarantee the space, so Sunday it is.

Gifts are encouraged, but not required. I think Al just wants people to come and enjoy themselves. It's not a surprise party, he knows one is happening, but not the fine details, so please avoid telling him anything. We'll manage to get him there on time.

And if you are seeing this and don't know Al, myself, or Harry (that's his dad), that's okay. You are welcome, too. Use this as an opportunity to get to know your fellow residents.

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Fuuuuuuck
There isn't enough alcohol in the world

Anyone got any tips and tricks for insomnia?

Margo
Busy this weekend?

Bat-Family
The Batmobile is here.