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"Good. I'm good." Ray said with a grin. "Just dropping by and seeing how things are. Plus had some paperwork to drop off and thought the walk over would be better than a fax or an email." He chuckled before gesturing to her food. "Please eat. I don't want to interrupt your break or anything. Just wanted to check in on you." @makaylahoffmann

As Mack was waning up after grabbing some water and a snack, she saw a familiar face stroll through the doorway. Not only did she know him as some official for the town, but she had grown up with the guy and had been friends since they were younger. "Hey!" She said with a smile, wiping her hands on a napkin quickly, "I'm good, how are you!?" @rayxclairmont

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Ray smiled at her and leaned in to kiss her cheek. He would always love the way she thought. Hell, a lot of the time she was just saying out loud what he was already thinking. "Exactly. We can even take the long way." Which wasn't by much since they lived in the same area as the school. "Or make out in the car." He winked at his wife as he grabbed the car keys. "I'll drive. You just be the passenger princess you're meant to be." He smiled while holding the door to the garage open so they could go. @lennyxclairmont

"I know that you do," it was a common phrase shared between the two of them for a few different reasons. "I think it may be a little too early but let's head out anyway. It's not like we can't wait in the parking lot for a few extra minutes." Or ten, but she was like Raymond, far too excited to sit around at the home. "Do you want me to drive or do you?" @rayxclairmont

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Ray Clairmont's Halloween Costume 2024

Professor Utonium from The Powerpuff Girls featuring @lennyxclairmont as Miss Bellum, Leah as Blossom, Natalie as Buttercup, & Claire as Bubbles

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He was happy to give the other man some relief. He couldn't imagine going through anything like that with something he valued. "Don't mention it. I'm glad it was yours. I would've eventually asked you or your brother, but glad we got this done." He smiled at Julian. "You don't have to do that. I'm happy to help." Ray paused for a moment. "You know, they are surviving open faced turkey sandwiches today. Maybe I will take you up on it." He chuckled. @lennyxclairmont

The moment Julian's eyes fell on the ring, his entire body reacted in a wave of relief. He'd dreaded having to come clean about his ring and needing to get another, a family piece he most valued. "You didn't." He uttered, taking the ring from the other and sliding it around his little finger. A perfect fit. "I-- Thank you. You've no idea how important this is." Julian told the other, flexing his hand and then lifting his eyes from the ring to Ray. "Let me buy you lunch, or something. Anything to thank you." who was he kidding. He would buy the guy a Ferrari for this. @rayxclairmont

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He grinned as she echoed his words and gave her another quick peck. This was everything they ever wanted and he was in complete bliss. "Mmm, I like the way you think, Mrs. Clairmont." Ray beamed at her and rubbed her arms as he held her. "Should we head out now, then? Or is it too early?" He chuckled. @lennyxclairmont

"A family of five," Lenny loved to hear that. To hear that she had a family of her own with Ray. They were meant to be parents, one way or another. She reached her arms over his shoulders as he pulled her close for a kiss. "I can't either," she was giddy with excitement, "we can go to the school, go before pick up and change them." She loved the idea that Ray suggested. "Maybe we can all go out and celebrate too." @rayxclairmont

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Still in his going through his locker, he finally found what he was looking for under shirt and he pulled it out to look at the ring in question. It was the exact ring Julian had described and he turned to hand the ring back to the man. "Yeah. This it?" He asked him and stood back after the other took it. "I put it in my locker for safe keeping until I saw one you here." @julianxhawthorne

Julian let out a sigh, rubbing the back of his neck. "Silver with a flat top with a dark red lining around it.. An H engraved in the center." He started explaining the ring. "It's got my name engraved on the inside but it's worn so it's barely visible." So he wouldn't expect anyone to have spotted it and connect it to him, unless they'd been paying attention. "Why, you seen a ring laying around?" @rayxclairmont

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closed starter for @makaylahoffmann location: fire station

Ray had some paperwork he was dropping off the the station and he just wanted to check in with things as he tried to do with all places in Kismet Harbor. He liked being personal with the people who lived there and worked there so he tried to not hide behind his desk and to go out and see the people when he could. After talking to the chief for a bit, Ray went to the kitchen area and he smiled as he saw Mack in there. "Hey. How are you doing?"

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As he brought the dogs inside, Ray closed the backdoor to keep the cold out and he smiled up at his gorgeous wife. "Yeah?" He said and looked at it with a huge smile. "Well, would you look at that. The Clairmonts are officially a family of five." It was everything he ever wanted for them. And like his wife said, it was all coming together. He pulled her in close and kissed her softly. "Can't wait to tell them when they get home. Or should we got to the school and officially change their names on school records?" @lennyxclairmont

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location: their home

With all three girls at school, Lenny was just grabbing the mail from the mailbox when she heard Raymond come in the backdoor with the dog at his heels. "We got the paperwork back," she held up the large envelope for Ray to see, "Leah, Natalie and Claire are officially Clairmonts." The name change process hadn't been difficult after the adoption was finalized and with the permission of their new daughters, they would all be one big happy family. "It's all coming together."

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He nodded and looked at her. "Well, we could always shop around again. I'm sure the bank would love that." He chuckled a little. "Or we can add on an addition. Make it a play room." He shrugged and rubbed her hand a little before laughed. "It could be a mix of both. Me reciting it and it slipping into your dreams." He kissed the side of her head. "At least we know I have it down." @lennyxclairmont

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He nodded. "It's definitely funny." Ray agreed with him. Smiling, he hugged the younger man back and nodded. "Thank you. It was definitely one of the few things in life that made me scared, but we did it and now we're a family." The only other thing before this that made him nervous was asking Lenny to marry him. Not even running for mayor had made him feel like that. @tylerxday

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Ray nodded. "It does." Though, he didn't care that much about the budget. He just wanted to make sure the girls were happy. "Thank you. I appreciate hearing it." He smiled at Haven. Him and Lenny both tried hard to make sure the girls felt that way and they definitely seemed like they were more at home these days. "Maybe a little of both? Definitely more something they can grow into so no princess carriages, but a nice bed that maybe has a hint of fairytale." He told her. "Let's go up and see the rooms so you can get an idea."

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"That's good to know. Makes the budget for the bigger furniture a lot more feasible." she admitted, jotting down a few notes before she looked up at Ray again. Hearing him admit that he wanted the girls to be comfortable, always feel loved there made her smile widen. "I can promise you they do. You've already gone above and beyond that ; making them feel welcome. It's obvious." she smiled. "Do you prefer for the furniture to be something they can grow into, or something that fits the style?" she questioned. "For instance are you opposed to a princess carriage bed to match Cinderella's or would you want the money spent on something less obscure and more timeless?" @rayxclairmont

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He nodded. "You make it sound like it's a required thing to live here, but it's good seeing you." Ray had on the smile he reserved for work that was what Lenny had called his 'customer service' smile. "I am. Though, I think I'm saying it my sleep these days. I'm sure Lenny can say it now as well." He laughed a bit. "How are you? How's Charlotte?" He asked as he glanced at the little girl. @maverick-bennett

Maverick had never been a morning person- he was always the person who stayed up all hours of the night and didn't get up until 2 or 3pm. But with his daughter, he needed to be up bright and early and he was finally growing to not mind his mornings. "Mr.Mayor" he said as he heard the familiar voice, turning to him and bouncing his daughter in his arms. "Well I can't miss all the festivities, I have to be an active member of the community" he said, sarcastically. He was always good at making jokes with a straight tone and face. "Getting ready for your big speech?" @rayxclairmont

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He nodded and looked at her. "Well, we could always shop around again. I'm sure the bank would love that." He chuckled a little. "Or we can add on an addition. Make it a play room." He shrugged and rubbed her hand a little before laughed. "It could be a mix of both. Me reciting it and it slipping into your dreams." He kissed the side of her head. "At least we know I have it down." @lennyxclairmont

"I think they are, too," Lenny laughed softly, "I have no doubt about that. Maybe we should have bought a bigger house," she teased her husband, though they had more than enough room for the five of them and any new additional toys that might end up coming home with them after the festival. "I think I heard you reciting it last night in your sleep," she leaned into him as the trailer with hay bounced lightly as they traveled. "That or I'm having dreams about it now." @rayxclairmont

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He nodded. "It's definitely funny." Ray agreed with him. Smiling, he hugged the younger man back and nodded. "Thank you. It was definitely one of the few things in life that made me scared, but we did it and now we're a family." The only other thing before this that made him nervous was asking Lenny to marry him. Not even running for mayor had made him feel like that. @tylerxday

He looked at his knee for a moment. "Weird how that works," how a body part could heal fully but still hurt with pain. He never understood that, but he was glad, for the most part, his leg was better. He was rarely hurting now and he was thankful for that. Hearing what Ray said, Tyler had to smile. "That's great," he clapped. "I knew you guys would. You both are amazing." he smiled as he gave Ray a hug quickly. @rayxclairmont

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He nodded. "I get that. My ankle kinda does the same these days." After breaking it almost two years ago now, he sometimes had aches, but he didn't pay no mind to it. "I'm doing great. Not sure if you heard, but the adoption was approved with the girls and Lenny and I are officially parents." It was a dream come true for him and his wife and he would shout it from the rooftops if he could. @tylerxday

Tyler had just finished eating and had tossed his trash away as he headed toward the games. He wanted to see what he could win. Not really for himself, but he loves to have gifts for kids at the aquarium if they have parties or something. He smiled at Ray as he walked over to Tyler. "Very good," he smiled. "I have some days it's sore, and they said the cold can make it worse," so he was worried for winter for that. "But how are you doing?" he asked, hoping Ray was doing well. @rayxclairmont

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Ray nodded at her question. "Yeah. There's a few things we've gotten over the last several months to decorate their rooms with. Anything in their now except for the big furniture like the beds, dressers, desks... We wanted them to feel at home so anything else in there was something they chose and would still like. We can replace the beds, dressers, and desks, though." He told her. "They are and I just want to make sure they always feel happy here." He knew they were, after all, they agreed to be adopted, but he always wanted to give the girls the world. "I can imagine they are. Adults are usually boring." He chuckled. @havenbsinclair

Haven listened contently while the other spoke, nodding as they mutually agreed that they both loved their jobs; she's always thought being the mayor was a cool job to have. And while she didn't know the ends and outs of it, she couldn't deny that it wasn't something she knew anything about as far as what he had to do every day, but, she couldn't deny it felt like a cool job to brag about. "Have you already started buying decor for the rooms? Or do they have specific pieces they want to incorporate into their new spaces?" she questioned, knowing that kids cherished things far more deeply than some adults did, so she wanted them to be as comfortable as possible. "I can imagine they're the sweetest. And I can't deny kids rooms are so fun to do." she laughed. @rayxclairmont

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"It was. I think they're overjoyed with having more grandkids to spoil." Before the adoption was approved, his parents were spoiling the girls, but now it seemed to increase. "I'm sure we'll have some new toys to fit into their rooms by the time they get home." He laughed as he put his arm around his wife as they sat on the hayride. "I like the way you think." He grinned and kissed the side of her head. "Always. I think I can do this thing in my sleep now." He had said it for a few years now and before that, his mom had did it when he was growing up so it was something he knew like the back of his hand. @rayxclairmont

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location: hay ride

"It was nice of your parents to take the girl's," she leaned into her husband as they sat next to one another on the hay ride. Since everything had happened, they had not really had the chance to spend time together, just the two of them, "I was thinking we could get a drink once we are in town," she knew how busy these events in town kept him and she was happy to get to spend any time with him at all. "Are you ready for the speech tomorrow?"