"Death by crying doesn't exist, though
The headaches feel a bit like it
You might explode
But you reach the end of the road
And you, little tree
I'm certain you will grow."
• Death By Chocolate, Sia

A maternity unit nursery was the last place Keiran expected himself to be at all. A long time ago, he had decided that maybe he didn't want children. He enjoyed teaching, but his life had changed so much since that strange time in his life way back when where trying to conceive a child had completely sucked the life out of him to the point he began to hate the idea of it. His relationship festered because of it, and ever since then, he had been a free spirit and never quite felt the urge to settle down and have children again. If it was all going to be that much trouble, he definitely didn't want it.

Now he was in Ireland, sitting by a clear newborn crib in a the maternity unit. He had no partner. He was a single and alone, and the only company he had in that small family room with lavender walls and diagrams of how to breastfeed was a tiny newborn baby girl looking back at him.

( Just because he hadn't wanted children of his own didn't mean he hadn't been willing to help someone else who did... )

Keiran O'Leary // Original Character

Ten words to describe your lover

1. Amazing
2. Sexy
3. Loyal
4. Beautiful
5. Kind
6. Smart
7. Patient
8. Talented
9. Sweet
10. Special

paris hart
original character

"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." - John Wayne

Paris usually prided himself on being in immaculate, pristine condition. He was always exceptionally groomed, swathed in expensive designer-label clothes, and fit as a fiddle. His presentation befitted the job he did, and rarely did he sway from that. Even his 'casual' attire were the best leisurewear available. There were only a select few who saw him with these masks slipped.

( That day, he was anything but this... )

paris hart
original character

Ten national days of recognition relevant to your life

1. National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
2. Gay Pride Month
3. Foster Care Month
4. World Music Day
5. National Cake Day
6. LGBT History Month
7. National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week
8. National Child Abuse Awareness Month
9. National Taco Day #NationalTacoDay
10. National Coming Out Day


- ZORAN JENNINGS -
original character

Ten national days of recognition relevant to your life.

1) National Punch Day. I'm sure they are talking about the punch you drink but I'm still gonna run with this one.
2) National Ghost Hunting Day.
3) National Name Your Car Day.
4) Be Bald and Be Free Day.
5) National Grouch Day.
6) Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day.
7) National Get Over It Day.
8) St. Patrick's Day.
9) National Grab Some Nuts Day.
10) World Animal Day.


I'd also add, Bae's Birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, National My Big Brother is a Pain in the Ass Day, National My Best Friends Are Nerds Day and National Talk Like a Sailor Day.

Ronan Lynch/The Raven Cycle.

"But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck
And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again"
• The Cave, Mumford & Sons

Life was hard to juggle lately, but they were doing the best they could. With Jules pulling a weekend nightshift, Euan had the reigns with their bairn. The last place he wanted to be with her was at the hospital, but shit happened. He was standing by the window of the ICU room, nursing his sleeping daughter in his arms, trying to keep her settled with soft, soothing pats to her back as he rocked her just a little. It had taken some work to get her to sleep after feeding her, so he was reluctant to break the rhythm he had.

( Behind him, the beeps and sighs of the life support machines had become background noise... )

Euan Fitzpatrick (Original Character)
- all referenced muses used with permission

ten words to describe your lover

1. Dedicated
2. Gentle
3. Kind
4. Intelligent
5. Sexy
6. Doctor
7. Passionate
8. Funny
9. Hard-working
10. Brilliant

Ten national days of recognition relevant to your life

1. Veterinary Technicians Week
2. National Shower with a Friend Day
3. National Nut Day
4. National Homemade Cookies Day
5. World Animal Day
6. National Sausage Pizza Day
7. National Chocolate Cupcake Day
8. National Homemade Soup Day
9. National Chocolate Day
10. National Diabetes Month

niko webster
- original character -

Ten national days of recognition relevant to your life

1. National Nurse Practioner’s Week
2. National Long-term Care Awareness Month
3. Epilepsy Awareness Month
4. World Smile Day
5. National Do Something Nice Day
6. Emergency Nurses Week
7. National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
8. World Kindness Week
9. National Hot Tea Month
10. National Cuddle Up Day

Jesse Hartley // Original Character

Ten things you think about when you can't sleep

1) My brother
2) My goddaughter
3) My ex
4) My brother-in-law
5) My best friend
6) His husband
7) My patients
8) Nursing school
9) Straight up fear of the unknown
10) Trying to be better than who I am right now.

TEN SONGS YOU LOVE THE LYRICS OF

1 - "I Get Around" - The Beach Boys
2 - "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" - Bryan Adams
3 - "I Want It All" - Queen
4 - "Lose Yourself" - Eminem
5 - "Three Little Birds" - Bob Marley
6 - "Save Rock and Roll" - Fall Out Boy and Elton John
7 - "Nothing Left to Say" - Imagine Dragons
8 - "Faithfully" - Journey
9 - "Sympathy for the Devil" - The Rolling Stones
10 - "America" - Simon and Garfunkel

ten national days of recognition relevant to your life

1. Marine Corps Birthday
2. Veterans Day
3. Father's Day
4. Mental Illness Awareness Week
5. National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
6. National Sons and Daughters Day
7. LGBT History Month
8. Military Family Appreciation Month
9. Freedom from Bullies Week
10. National Kids and Pets Day