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"You're welcome." He smiled at the man and paid after the orders went through. "I'm good. Just spending time with Claire for the day." He smiled down at his daughter and then looked between Alex and his son. "Doing the same with Cyrus, I see. How are you guys?' @alecxkincade

Alec and Cyrus had been enjoying the day. They went to Aquatica and spent most of the day there and then the Library. Alec loved booked and since Cyrus was a baby he had always read to him and he tried his best to develop his son's love for reading and it seems that Cyrus was also loving books too. They had checked out a book and the boy refuse to let go. To end the day, he thought getting ice cream would be perfect. Cyrus was too focus on the book they had gotten to pay attention. "That's nice of you Ray," he spoke before ordering and stepping out of the way.

"Thanks so much and how have you been?" @rayxclairmont

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He gave Cameron a look and shook his head while smiling. "Please, I insist. It's just ice cream." Ray smiled at him and waited for the man to order. "If you don't, I'll figure out something else to pay for you so, you know..." He chuckled a little bit. "It's really not a big deal." He'd happily do this for anyone and the fact it was Cameron was just that much better. @cameronhatcher

Cameron had always had a sweet tooth. He ate pretty healthy and worked out often, so he rewarded himself with a good dessert every now and again without worrying too much about it. Even though it was starting to get cold, he was craving some ice cream so he headed over to Frosty Bliss to get a cone. Cam was looking over their options and not really paying attention as he waited in line, so he had barely heard Ray tell the cashier that he would pay for his cone. Looking up and smiling over at him, Cameron shook his head, “oh no- no, you don’t have to do that” he insisted, never the type to accept something he didn’t need. @rayxclairmont

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He held her hand as he drove down the street and smiled over at her. "Glad we got that covered then." He told her. "We can take the girls to the sports shop next week and have them fitted for gear. I'm sure Leah's gonna wanna snowboard." She just seemed like the type. "Now, about spring break" He smiled at his wife again before continuing to drive. What were you thinking for that?" @lennyxclairmont

"Always," she squeezed his hand after reaching for it while he drove. "I Yeah? I think that would be amazing," they'd be doing a lot of firsts as a family now that the girls were officially adopted into the Clairmont family, "I think that's a great plan, then, we can do that. I will get the lodging booked tomorrow," she nodded her head, "I heard they were opening up Thanksgiving weekend, so it will be perfect timing." @rayxclairmont

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Ray smirked over at her. "Lucky for me, you're an amazing wife." If he hadn't been driving, he would've kissed her right then and there, but he had to keep his eyes on the road. "Ah, yes. Appeasing the family." He said with a chuckle and shook his head. "The following weekend is good as is snow. We can pull out some winter gear and teach the girls how to ski or snowboard." He shrugged. "I'm sure some ski hills are open now right?" @lennyxclairmont

"No, but it's lucky for me you're an amazing husband." The compliments never fell short when it came to Raymond. "Well," she laughed softly, "I suppose we can plan it for the weekend after if we must appease our families," Lenny teasingly spoke, a roll of her eyes to follow. Though, she was a complete sucker for family time. "Kidding, of course, this is the girl's first holiday with us as a true family so we can have a slightly belated celebration for the anniversary." Lenny knew that no matter what day they celebrated, her love to Raymond was true. "Hm," she hummed, "maybe somewhere woodsy? Where there might be snow?" @rayxclairmont

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Smiling at the man, he nodded. "It's going good. How about yourself?" He asked curiously while making sure he was out of the way for the man to order. "How's the cases going? Hopefully not too bad where you'll be busy during the holidays." That was one thing Ray hated about being a mayor: sometimes having to work holidays. It all came with the job, though, and he always did what he needed for the good of the town. @le0nxrd0perez

Coming from New York, Leo never let the colder weather keep him from getting ice cream. He figured it was the perfect weather as it prevented the ice cream from melting like it would during the warmer months. So after a long day at work and before he headed home, he stopped by Frosty Bliss, and saw others had the same idea. Seeing a familiar face on line, Leo smiled at the other, "Mayor," he replied as he tipped his head a bit. "How's it going today?" @rayxclairmont

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He chuckled a little and nodded. "Yeah. It is time consuming so it's good when we can get away from it." He nodded. "It definitely was. Hopefully it'll stick like this all winter compared to the storms we got last year." Though, he had set out preparations just in case so he hoped that it'd go smoother this year if anything was to happen. "Life is good. We redid the girls rooms at the house and Lenny is great. We're about to come up on our ninth wedding anniversary so planning something special. How about you? How's Ethan?" @makaylahoffmann

"That's good to hear," she said with a nod, as she listened to her friend. "Paperwork had become like my second here," she chuckled as becoming an officer came with more paperwork to fill out after every call and shift. "The weather's been nice so hopefully the walk was worth it," she gestured as she spoke before shaking her head and putting up a hand. "You're fine, I don't need this anyway," she laughed as she picked up the piece of donut on a napkin in front of her. "I appreciate it, how's life otherwise? How's Lenny?" @rayxclairmont

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OPEN STARTER (2/3)location: frosty bliss don't reply if you're on this list (x)

While it was getting a little colder outside, Ray couldn't say no to getting Claire some ice cream. All the little girl had to do was smile and he was out getting whatever she had asked for. He was sure it was going to stay that way, too, for the rest of his life with not just her, but her sisters as well. After ordering what ice cream they wanted, he looked behind them to see someone else in line and then back at the cashier. "And we'll get whatever they want too." He said and stepped out of the way to wait for the person to order so he could pay.

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He smiled at her. "If I didn't, I wouldn't be a good husband." Ray would always find ways to make Lenny feel special and would do anything for her. She was the light of his life and he was lucky to be married to her. He smiled as she kissed his cheek and then went around to get into the car himself; buckling up. "Yeah? I was just about to suggest the same for our anniversary. Though, it is on Thanksgiving this year so not sure our families would be good with us taking the girls somewhere else." He chuckled as he opened the garage door and turned on the car to back out. "Where are you thinking?" @lennyxclairmont

"Oh, Mr. Clairmont," Lenny waved at herself, feinting a flash of heat as he spoke of making out in the car. "You spoil me," her features softened when he said that he would drive. Not that it was surprise to her. Raymond was always finding a way to make her feel special, despite their years of marriage. The love between them had minimal moments of fizzling out, but they always bounced back. Lenny thanked him with a quick peck on the cheek as he held the door open for her. Leonora got into the vehicle, fastening the seatbelt while she awaited Raymond, "I was thinking that we could plan a trip for this spring break?" @rayxclairmont

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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