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Hello, Dunhaven! Tell me something good.

LUKE

Your son is very wiggly today.

WHO: Friends and Family of Bridget Grant and Luke Marlow
WHERE: Brooklyn Municipal Building, then later on at Bridget's parents' home
WHEN: March 28 at 3PM, then later at 6PM
WHAT: Bridget and Luke are getting married!
STATUS: IC/OOC

( i knew from the first time, i'd stay for a long time, 'cause i like me better when i'm with you )

I found a wedding dress with two days to spare and it was only $40. Thank you, Target.

FRIENDS & FAMILY OF LUKE & BRIDGET

Hello!

I know that this is highly informal and my mom is probably not going to be at all impressed when I tell her that this is how I did this, but Luke and I have settled on March 28 for when we'll be getting married. We know that's coming up fast, but neither of us wanted to have anything traditionally large that would require a lot of planning and probably create a bunch of stress. It's going to be a courthouse wedding and afterward we would really love it if you all would allow us to buy you dinner and drinks to celebrate.

You are all invited, of course, but the catch is that we've decided to head back to my hometown for it. Obviously going up to New York is a bit of a hike, so we completely understand if you're unable to make it; I plan on making someone livestream, a la Diplo. But if you did want to make the drive north, I think we can figure out some carpooling situations and lodging and all of that.

Anyway -- we appreciate and love each and every one of you. 💗

This is absolutely amazing.

LUKE

This app I downloaded is letting me know your child is the size of a jalapeno and despite that it's kind of weird, I now want tacos.

I would do literally anything for the German chocolate cake at Magnolia Bakery. The Bleecker Street location, not the one in DC. It's just not the same, even though I logically know it's definitely the same.

[...] Also their Key lime pie. I want that, too.

LUKE

Hello, my handsome fiance.

ALEE

Hey, you. I have some news.

ELIJAH

Good morning. How are you?

OCEANA

Did you know that you're officially going to be Mrs. Waters in less than a month?

WHO: Bridget Grant and Luke Marlow
WHEN: January 22
WHERE: Their home
SUMMARY: Bridget gets some news, Luke gets a memory, and they both seem to be related.
WARNINGS: None

( Today was his son’s birthday. )

QOTD: How tf is it 71 degrees outside right now when we literally just had a massive snowstorm less than a week ago??

BRIDGET

Do I get birthday cake today?

Happy birthday, me. 🥳

( instagram post! )

( Cut for image! )

I'm coming for you, 2020. 💪🏻 You're going to be a wholesome year, whether you like it or not.

I meant to address this on Friday, but it's been a crazy weekend playing music for Leslie Odom Jr to sing to (what is my life??) and I only now had a chance to even think about the internet. But Friday was National Violin Day and given that the vast majority of my life is spent playing said instrument, I felt like it was worth mentioning.

I was six when my parents started me on violin lessons. It took me many years to understand and appreciate that, as I was too young to really realize just how much they sacrificed to give me those opportunities early on, which gave me a foundation that basically blossomed into an eventual career that I am so incredibly lucky to have. Education in the arts is always under attack in our world in one way or another, simply due to funding not being there as it should be. It might sound cliche, but being able to lean on music during my adolescent years saved me in a number of ways.

So, if you ever find yourself free on nights that the local schools have concerts with the band, orchestra, or choir programs, might I suggest attending and showing support to the kids? Not everyone realizes just how much having one more additional hand clapping in the audience means when on stage at that age. For all you know, you could be applauding the next Yo-Yo Ma or Hilary Hahn.

Who: Nick Waters and Oceana Ridgeway
What: A phone call
When: December 4th, late afternoon.

( She could hold her composure. )

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Sent later
[TEXTS TO BRIDGET GRANT]

OOC: TO BE ADDED AFTER PHONE CALL

( Instagram Post! )

[...] Okay. I can do this. You can do this.

Hello. For those of you that don't know me, my name is Bridget Grant. And I'm [...] I'm dreaming about Helene Aquilla.

I know that there is someone out there that is dreaming about someone else who Helene doesn't have the most supportive or good relationship with. That knowledge has kept me from being upfront about this, because I was afraid of how you might react and that was maybe a bit selfish and cowardly on my part. I don't know whose sake I was keeping it to myself over, but I don't know if I can keep it to myself any longer, wondering who you might be. And so, I thought that maybe you were in the same boat and I wanted to give you the option to know and the option to come forward.

You don't have to, obviously. Just because I'm doing this doesn't mean you need to now or ever. But I wanted to extend that branch, just in case. Please know that I try very hard to separate myself from that world and I don't hold any of the same views or feelings that Helene does, in case that is a worry, too.

[...] That's all. Everyone have a good Wednesday, okay?

Based on the conversation we had on here recently, I compiled a list of everyone who is Dreaming--both public and anonymously. Out of respect for your interests, I only included those who specifically commented to be included on the list. In addition to compiling the list, I have also put together a semi-brief document for those who have questions about these Dreams since we continue to have a lot of newcomers who are otherwise unprepared for when these Dreams hit...or are just super confused by at the talk of Dreams on this network.

The resource (which includes the list of Dreamers) can be found here.

I wanted to go ahead an open this post up, as well, for anyone who wants to add their User ID (public or anonymous) to this list, or potentially update their information on the list. I only included Sources that have been discussed publicly on this network, regardless of whether or not I was familiar with a Source existing here. So for anyone listed as Not Disclosed, it is entirely up to you as to whether or not you want that "spoiled" for you.

Which also raises another question which I would like to answer on the list. If you are on this list, do you want a) others to reach out to you and/or b) others to give you information about your Source if they know it? Please answer below, if you can or want to!

Two things, Dunhaven.

First thing! If you're looking for some holiday music in your future, NSO has two specifically holiday events coming up in December. We've got you covered if you want something more pops related or classical. Come check us out, if you're interested!

Second thing is that I get to start moving into the house this weekend and I can't even explain how excited that makes me.

I lied. Third thing: I hope everyone is having a lovely Tuesday. ✌🏻

( instagram post! )

WHO: Bridget Grant and Luke Marlow
WHEN: Evening of October 16
WHERE: Luke's kitchen
SUMMARY: A knife blunder and a bit of healing almost gets in the way of a proposal. Almost.
WARNINGS: Blood
BINGO PROMPT: Just wanna lift you up and not let you go
 
( 'Is this -- are you asking me something right now?' )