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Liam has gained (perspective) wrote in doors,
@ 2014-02-05 17:27:00

Entry tags:

hulk, phantom, scarecrow

Neil D, Dair D
[Both brothers get several calls from Ash, though she hangs up after it goes to voice mail or shortly before it does. No messages are left.]

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	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-07 02:44 am UTC (link)
	Okay, okay. [Pause, change subjects.] Are you alright? How's Sam doing? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-07 02:48 am UTC (link)
	I'm fine. [...] Sam's awake. She's doing okay. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-07 02:52 am UTC (link)
	[A moment of silence.] I'm really glad she's alright, Neil. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-07 03:18 am UTC (link)
	[Long exhale.] Yeah. Me too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-07 03:19 am UTC (link)
	[Softly.] Feel better now that you know she's going to be okay? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-07 03:21 am UTC (link)
	[Sigh.] Yeah, I guess. She just [...] she's having some memory problems. But it'll be fine. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-07 02:06 pm UTC (link)
	That can happen sometimes, can't it? Memory issues with those sort of injuries? She'll be fine. She has you and everyone else around her to support her. You all just have to be strong for her, right? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-07 06:17 pm UTC (link)
	Well, she was shot in the head. Memory loss is far from the worst thing that could've happened. [Deep breath.] Yeah, exactly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-07 06:19 pm UTC (link)
	So it'll be fine eventually. That's what we all have to keep telling ourselves, right? [She's quiet for a long while.] How are you otherwise? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-08 04:47 am UTC (link)
	That's what I keep telling myself, yeah. [Long pause.] I'm just [...] tired, I guess. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-08 06:50 am UTC (link)
	[She can hear it in his voice, and that tiredness, that exhaustion, is what has her holding her tongue.] When things are quieter, you and Sam ought to get away together. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-08 07:02 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, maybe. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-08 07:04 am UTC (link)
	[She's quiet for a long while at that.] Neil? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-08 07:09 am UTC (link)
	Yeah? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-08 07:10 am UTC (link)
	[Again with the quiet as she changes tactics.] Take care of yourself. And if you need anything, call me. Tell me. Okay? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-08 07:11 am UTC (link)
	[Pause.] I will, Ash. Thanks. You too, yeah? [More silence.] And I'm [...] sorry. About before. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-08 07:13 am UTC (link)
	[It's the apology that gets her going, and suddenly, she's crying.] I'm sorry, Neil. I'm the one who needs to be sorry right now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-08 07:19 am UTC (link)
	[Pause. Concern.] What? No. I lost it on you and I shouldn't have. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-08 07:20 am UTC (link)
	That's not it. I just- [She pauses for a moment to draw in a deep breath, though it does little to really calm her.] I'm pregnant, Neil. That's why I'm sorry. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-08 07:25 am UTC (link)
	[Not what he was expecting. A long, long pause, and he doesn't even think of Alexander. Yet.] Shit. I mean-- are you okay? How do you feel? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-08 07:28 am UTC (link)
	[Hello, tears.] I'm not sure yet. I just found out earlier this week and I don't know how I feel right now. Freaking out mostly. But isn't that expected? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-08 07:33 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, I'd say that's perfectly normal. But listen, no matter what, it'll be okay. [Long exhale.] Does anyone else know? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash perspective 2014-02-08 07:35 am UTC (link)
	[She's quiet for a little, wiping at her eyes and nose.] You're the first person in our family I've told. A couple friends know, but that's it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: call: neil/ash incharge 2014-02-08 07:53 am UTC (link)
	I won't say anything. This is your news to tell. [Pause, and he forces himself to keep calm.] Does the father know? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)