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A Family of Three (C.L 16)

Part II - Changes will be necessary all the time.

Paring: Charles Leclerc X OC!Marie Anderson

⚠️ Warnings: English is not my first language!!!Sadness, mention of death, profanity, mention of adoption. (+16)

**In this story, Jules Bianchi died in 2019, not 2015, which changes some facts in the careers of the drivers.

Feedback is always welcome. Let me know if you liked it!

Word Count:6.571

Prologue Part.I

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April 03, 2018 - Nice, France

"Are you guys excited about Bahrain?" I ask the two pilots sprawled out on the couch.

It was a hot day in France, and Charles and I had come to Nice to enjoy a few days with Jules before they had to leave for the next race, which would be in Bahrain.

We were all lounging on the couch, with Charles and Jules sitting and me lying down, resting my head on Charles' lap and my legs on Jules' lap.

YouTube was connected to the TV and playing some random playlist. Due to the argument between Charles and me earlier about choosing a song, Jules, being the peaceful mediator that he is, took control of our hands and put on the first playlist he saw. And now, here we are, listening to Adele.

"It will be my second race in Formula 1, so yes," Charles answers while running his fingers through my hair.

"You love saying that, don't you?" I ask, tilting my head and looking up at him. Charles takes his eyes off the black and white clip that was playing on the TV and looks down at me.

"What do you mean?" He asks with a playful smile.

"That you're in Formula 1," I say, and he laughs, his adorable dimples appearing on his face.

"Yes, but I swear it wasn't intentional this time," he says, and I shake my head.

"You're an idiot," I reply, trying to sound serious, but the smile doesn't leave my face.

I am so proud of him. It's his debut year in Formula 1, and he did well in the first race of the season in Australia.

"You know, looking at you from this angle brings back great memories from last night," he says, leaning in to kiss me, but before his lips can reach mine, a pillow hits Charles' head and lands on my face.

"Don't start with your nonsense in front of me!" Jules says, making a disgusted face. I laugh, and Charles throws the pillow at him.

"I can't believe you guys had sex in my guest room. I changed the sheets yesterday morning," Jules says, tilting his head back and putting the pillow against his face.

"Of course, you didn't let us do it again in your kitchen," Charles says, shrugging. I feel my body burning with embarrassment and reach out to smack him on the head.

"Of course, I wasn't going to let you guys have sex in my kitchen and... wait," Jules pauses, seeming to process what Charles said, and removes the pillow from his face to glare at us indignantly. "What do you mean 'again'?" he asks, and I bury my face in Charles' abdomen. "Please tell me you didn't have sex in my kitchen." I remain hidden, but through a small crack, I can see Charles' Adam's apple bobbing up and down.

"Well, you see..." Charles starts to say, but Jules jumps up quickly and makes me fall to the ground. "Ow!" I exclaim as my butt hits the hard, cold floor. "I can't believe you guys had sex in my kitchen!" Jules yells with an expression of pure horror and disgust.

"Shh, Jules! Do you want the whole building to know?" I say.

"You sneaky bastards! I open up my house to you and you open up in my kitchen?" he asks, standing and staring at Charles and me.

I get up from the ground and sit next to Charles on the couch, my butt still hurting from the fall. "Actually, only she was open and-" I interrupt Charles by placing my hand over his mouth. "Boy, for the love of God, be quiet!" I say through gritted teeth, and he nods his head and tries to say something that becomes incomprehensible with my hand over his mouth. I turn my attention back to Jules. "Jules, it wasn't intentional, I swear! And we cleaned and disinfected everything afterward." Jules continues to look at us with a look of disbelief and disgust for a few seconds before collapsing on the couch and laughing.

Charles and I look at each other, me with my hand still on his mouth, trying to understand what happened. "Are you okay, man?" Charles tries to communicate, and when he realizes he can't, he opens his mouth and licks the palm of my hand, making me quickly move it away with a look of disgust. "Don't make that face at me, Marie. We both know you love it when I use my tongue on you," he says smugly.

"ENOUGH! You two are forbidden from having sex," Jules says, trying to sound serious, but it doesn't last long because soon he's back to laughing, and Charles and I join in.

I feel my heart overflowing with love for the two of them at that moment. And I make a promise to never, ever let these moments end.

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January 18, 2023 - Nice, France.

"She wants us to take care of Vincenzo," I say.

Silence prevails for a few minutes, the only sound coming from the table where Vincenzo and the waitress play happily, and Cecilia's uneven breathing trying to hold back tears.

"What?" Charles is the first to break the silence, his voice broken, but my attention remains on Cecilia. "You can't be serious," he scoffs.

"I know this is too much," she begins. "But I need trustworthy people to take care of Vincenzo. I really can't do this right now," she justifies.

"Are you going crazy?" Charles says in disbelief. "Seriously, tell me how you concluded that showing up in the lives of two strangers who have never heard of you, saying you have a son of their dead best friend, who just died because you couldn't control your own life, and telling them they need to take care of YOUR son, who is just one more consequence of irresponsible acts you have taken throughout your existence, and we would simply say yes, with smiles and hugs. Please explain to me how you arrived at that," he says quickly, and I notice Cecilia shudder.

"I never thought you guys would just accept the idea like that, Charles," Cecilia looks at him seriously. "Do you think I wanted this? Do you think I wanted to be asking you guys for this? No! I didn't!" she exclaims and slams her open palm on the table.

I look toward the table where Vicenzo is and thank god he is still entertained with the paper cups the waitress gave him.

"I know the least I could do is be a decent mother to him. But I can't. I failed at that too, just like I failed at everything I've done in my life," her eyes fill with tears, and her tone is full of anger, but I realize it's not directed at Charles or me, it's at herself. "I'd rather be a shitty mother who gives up raising her child than be a shitty mother who ruined any chance of giving him a future with trustworthy people," her voice trembles and a few tears fall down her face.

"You've known us for less than an hour, Cecilia," it's me who speaks this time. "How do you know we are trustworthy or capable of taking care of Vincenzo?" I ask.

"Because Jules trusted you," she replies simply. "Jules would give his life for any one of you, and I know if he were in my place, he would do the same."

"But it's not him who's here," Charles responds through clenched teeth. "It's you who's here. And you're the one who's caused all of this. I don't know who you think you are or what makes you think we'll agree with this madness you've created in your head. But listen to my words," he leans in closer across the table. "You're not going to shift this responsibility onto us. You don't want to ruin your son's future? Let me make it easy for you, you already have," he says, his body tense with anger. "You ruined it from the moment you became the cause of Vincenzo's father's death and when you started using your crap again. And having you here in front of me, saying you want to abandon him, only proves the kind of woman you are," Cecilia swallows hard and shrinks in her chair. "I never thought I'd say that Jules was wrong in any decision to help someone, but he was definitely wrong when he chose you." He finishes and stands up. "I will have my agent contact you. I'll give whatever financial help is necessary to assist with Vincenzo."

Cecilia follows him with her eyes and then turns back to me. Her face is asking for help, but even I couldn't help her now. It was all too much. I grab my bag that's hanging next to the chair and I also stand up.

"I want to be a part of Vincenzo's life, Cecilia," I say and hold out my phone towards her. "Please, put your phone number in, I'll have my secretary contact you and send you some money for Vincenzo and for a rehab center of your choice to continue your treatment. Of course, during this time, I can contact Jules' family to let them know. They also live here in Nice and I bet Christine would love to take care of him while you recover." Cecilia stares at the phone for a few seconds and then pushes my hand away.

"You don't understand, do you, Marie?" She says and lets out a nervous laugh. "There's no recovery for me. I'm not going to raise Vincenzo. I can't do it." She pleads with her eyes. "I knew convincing both of you wouldn't be easy, so I took another alternative." She says and takes out a brown envelope from inside a child's bag that I just now realized she put at her feet. She extends the envelope and I take it.

"What is this?" Charles asks, standing next to me, trying to read the documents that I pulled out of the envelope.

"These are the documents for Vincenzo's adoption," she says, and I stop staring at the papers and turn my gaze to her. "I contacted a lawyer weeks ago and he made two documents. One for both of you, where you accept full guardianship of Vincenzo and the other is for an adoption center." She finishes explaining and my hands tremble and my body becomes cold. Charles takes the papers from my hand and quickly reads over them.

"Are you sending him to an orphanage?" He asks sharply and is scared. Cecilia nods her head.

"These are the only options I found. Look, I'm sorry about this. But I really need you to take care of him." She stands up and pleads. "I would hate to have to leave him in an orphanage to be adopted by strangers, but besides you, it would be the only hope option for my son to be happy." She cries uncontrollably. "Please, don't do it for me, do it for Jules." She appeals and I feel my heart tighten in a mixture of anger and sadness.

Nothing she is doing is fair to anyone. Not to me, Charles, or Vincenzo. She is not giving us a choice but an ultimatum. Either we accept guardianship of Vincenzo or he will go up for adoption and be raised by god knows who.

Charles and I continue to stare at her and see her grab her purse and put it over her shoulder.

"You have until tomorrow afternoon to decide. My contact is written on one of these papers." She looks at us with an expression of guilt. "I'm sorry for putting you in this position, but I didn't have any other choice." She wipes her tears and walks over to the table where Vincenzo is and picks him up. She gives us one last look and walks towards the door."

"Bye bye, lady with fiery hair!" Vincenzo's voice sounds loud and childish and his little hand raises to wave at the redheaded waitress who waves back. Before Charles and I can react, the boy's attention turns to us and he stares at us curiously for a second and then smiles with crooked teeth. "Bye bye, Daddy's friends!" He waves cheerfully and Cecilia lays his little head on her shoulder and leaves through the door as quickly as possible.

My eyes fill with tears and all the emotion I felt during the day overflows inside me. I glance at Charles from the corner of my eye and see that he continues to stare at the door, a tear rolling down his face.

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"Yes, Marcella. I will be staying here for a bit longer. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned and my aunt will need care for a while longer. Yes, that's right. It will only be until I can hire a trustworthy nurse. Thank you, and no, you can send it to me by email. Okay, thank you, and don't worry. Yes, please let Mr. Mosby know. Thanks again, we'll talk tomorrow afternoon. Kisses and goodnight." I end the call and throw my phone onto the hotel bed.

My head aches and it's because of the events earlier today.

As soon as we left the café - after Charles paid the bill and left a generous tip of 50 thousand euros to the owner, who we found out was the brunette who gave water to Cecilia - Charles asked where I was staying and I told him. He offered me a ride and decided to get a room for himself too, as he said he had come directly from another country that I don't remember now and hadn't stopped anywhere before the café.

We agreed to discuss our options regarding Vincenzo over dinner in my room at 10 p.m.

When I went up to my room, leaving Charles in the lobby, the first thing I did was take off my clothes and run to the shower for a long bath, trying to wash away all the frustration and anger of the day. Showers have always been my safe space. No matter what happens, a good shower can relieve 75% of any stress and problem. Or at least I thought so.

After the shower, I went to my closet, looking for any comfortable and decent clothes I could wear in Charles' company. I discarded jeans and high-necked shirts for being uncomfortable, and my pajamas and nightgowns for being too risqué. That left me with only baggy sweatpants and an 80's band t-shirt.

"Well, it'll have to do," I said to myself, staring at my reflection in the mirror. "It's not like you need to dress up for dinner with your ex-boyfriend in a hotel room. He's not coming here to find you sexy, Marie," I say to my reflection. "He's coming here because your dead best friend had a child with a crazy addict, and now you have to decide whether to raise him or let him go to an orphanage where he could be adopted by a recent version of the Benders family." I feel my chest tighten with anxiety and shake my head, trying to push the thoughts away.

Hours later, the image of Vincenzo staring at me and Charles still runs through my mind. His dark, sparkling eyes, happy smile, and chubby little hand. He's so beautiful, Jules' miniature copy, cute and innocent, who has no idea how his life is going to change. The garbled but very correct words for a three-year-old made my heart fill with love and guilt. And an extreme concern.

"Damn it, Jules, what did you do?" I say, tossing and turning in bed. "How did such a responsible guy like you get involved with someone like her?" I stare at the ceiling as if Jules were going to appear there and answer me.

Jules was always the kind of man who didn't like trouble. He was passive, sweet, and a little bossy sometimes, but always kind. But he also always liked to help and defend the weakest and most defenseless, and maybe that's what happened. He found the damsel in distress that was Cecilia and saved her.

"And then you stuck your dick in her, you bastard. Look what we have now!" I mutter angrily. "If only you were here..." but he isn't. I think, "Jules trusted you." "Jules would give his life for any of you, and I know that if he were in my place, he would do the same." Cecilia's words reappear in my head.

"Would you, wouldn't you? If it had been Charles in your place and me in her place, would you take care of our son, right?" I keep asking the ceiling and feel a warm tear run from the corner of my eyes down to the soft pillow. "I don't know how to be a mother, Jules. I didn't even have a decent mother to teach me things like that. It was always you, Charles, and your family that I borrowed from," I confess. "And what if I'm a terrible influence on him? He's so little and so beautiful. He looks like you, you know? Your copy. But a prettier version," I laugh. "You would love him. You would take such good care of him. Just like you took care of me and Charles, even when we didn't want to," I wipe away the tears that are flowing more intensely. "I'm sorry you can't be here. Sorry, you can't see him. It's not fair, Jules, none of it is. You deserved more than this. You were supposed to be with your family now and not...not in a cemetery," I sigh in frustration.

I get out of bed and go to the bathroom, feeling every part of my body heavy and trying to contain my thoughts. I wash my face with cold water and tie my curls into a high ponytail. I return to the bedroom and sit on the bed, picking up my phone and seeing a text message from Charles.

I laugh at his message and stretch on the bed to grab the phone that is on the nightstand and dial the number for room service at the hotel, which is written in a little notebook next to the phone. I order two burgers with plenty of French fries and Ketchup sauce - because I know Charles' childlike taste buds - and two cokes to drink. The receptionist replies that it will be ready in half an hour and I thank her before hanging up.

As soon as I put the phone back on the hook, I hear the sound of knocking on the door and I get up already knowing that it was Charles. I open the door and come face to face with the pilot who looks at me and smiles. His demeanor shows that he is as tired as I am, and if I still know him well, I can guarantee that his mind is not letting him rest for a second.

"Hi," he says.

"Hi," I reply and step back to the corner so he can come in. "Come in," I say as he enters the room and looks around.

For a moment, I swear I saw him take a deep breath, but I pretend not to notice.

"I ordered food, half an hour until it's ready," I say, passing by him and sitting on the bed.

Charles nods and sits in the small armchair next to the bed, facing it.

"It's a nice room," he says, and I realize that he's nervous, maybe as much as I am. I couldn't tell if it was because he had to stay in a room with me or because of the earlier situation. Or maybe it's both.

"Yeah, it's comfortable," I reply simply, also looking around. The room is not big or luxurious, but it meets my needs and is really cozy.

We fall into an uncomfortable silence. We knew why we were there, but the conversation seems to be stuck in our throats. It was a difficult decision, the fate of a child that we learned about less than a week ago is in our hands and neither I nor Charles knows how to deal with it. Both of us were not expecting Cecilia's ultimatum. I didn't even know what would happen in that conversation, much less have to decide to raise a child. My best friend's son.

-I called my public relations agent. - Charles breaks the silence and I stare at him in surprise. - I know it was a bit impulsive, but whatever happens, I thought it would be best to get in touch with her and ask her to come here. She's arriving tomorrow. - He looks down at his hands and begins to fiddle with the rings on his fingers.

"You did the right thing," I say, and he looks back at me. "We don't know what's in store for us, and you're a public figure. You have a career that needs to stay away from any scandal." He nods, and I give him a reassuring half-smile.

"Have you thought about it?" he asks, and this time I nod.

"To be honest, I haven't stopped thinking about it for a single minute," I reply.

"I was wondering what he would do if he were in our shoes," Charles says, referring to Jules. "And I know what he would do." He finishes, and I see tears in his eyes, but he looks back down at his hands.

"I know too," I reply and let out a heavy breath. "Jules wouldn't think twice about saving the day. He loved being the hero." I let out a low laugh, and Charles joins in.

"Remember when he climbed the tree to save my neighbor's cat?" He asks, and I laugh even louder.

"Yes! That idiot almost broke his arm trying to get down with the cat," I say, and Charles throws his head back, laughing even harder.

"And he still got scratched," he adds.

We laugh, remembering Jules being attacked by the cat as soon as he stepped on the ground.

"I confess that I wish I could be more like him," Charles says, and I stare at him, the smile falling from his face, and I realize he's entering the dark part of his mind.

"Me too," I reply, trying to pull him back. "I think actually everyone should want to be more like Jules. He was great. Sometimes a bossy jerk, but great." I look at him, and he nods.

We fall into silence again, but this time I'm the first to break it.

"You didn't call your agent just to keep things low. You've already made your decision, haven't you?" I say, and he takes his eyes off his hands and looks at me. His Adam's apple rises and falls, and I have the confirmation I need, and he knows it because his eyes become firmer.

"He would do the same for us," he replies, and I nod my head. "I know it's not how it works, but I feel like I owe it to him. And if you don't want to, I'll handle it alone. I'll do everything I can, I'll hire nannies, housekeepers, and private tutors. I'll pay for everything. But I can't let him go to an orphanage, Marie." He speaks with a low voice, and I nod my head again.

"I think we both owe it to him, you know? For continuing to live. Jules had his life interrupted without even understanding what was going on. He died without knowing his son existed. But we're here, alive. And now we know that Vincenzo exists and needs us." I keep my gaze firm on Charles's and feel my own eyes burning.

Charles gets up from the couch and sits next to me on the bed. I follow his movements with my eyes. He reluctantly puts his arm around my shoulder and if it weren't for the moment, I would have laughed at him. But nothing in that situation was funny. And when he pulls me towards his chest in a comforting hug, that's when I break down.

I let all the frustration, anger, and anguish be taken there. It was fucking scary to have to face things like this and to understand that Charles and I mutually agreed to this situation just makes my head spin. Neither of us has any experience in how to raise a child, but now we would have to learn on the fly.

But what to do? Where to start? Do we need to hire a lawyer? Charles probably has one. And how are we going to raise this child? I live in Italy, and Charles lives in Monaco but spends most of his time traveling the world. This isn't going to work. It's just not possible.

"Shh, it's okay. It's going to be okay." He rubs my arm, his chin resting on my head, and I feel his chest trembling. He's crying too. "I'm scared too, but we'll do this together, okay?" he asks, and I pull my face away from his chest and stare at him.

Our faces are inches apart. His green eyes are swollen and red, as are his cheeks and neck. My eyes go to his mouth and then back up trying to find him, and I realize he's also staring at my lips before returning to my eyes.

It's that damn attraction, even though I know it's not the right time, that thing that pokes at my chest making my heart race, my hands sweat, and my stomach fill with those damn butterflies. The impulse appears and draws me to everything related to him. It's all about Charles. His smell, his skin, his touch, those eyes that see your worst and best versions, and that mouth. Damn soft and perfect lips that I once had the pleasure of experiencing. This is a curse. A punishment.

Charles approaches slowly, his eyes focused on my lips and I close my eyes, waiting for contact. The contact will probably bring us shame and embarrassment the next day, but that now feels so right, even though it's so wrong.

The sound of knocking on the door interrupts our trance and I jump out of bed in an instant, scared. Charles is breathing heavily and staring at me with wide eyes.

"Room service," the maid says from the other side of the door, and I just stand there staring at Charles. His cheeks have become redder than they were and he gets up from the bed and goes to the door to answer it when he realizes that I wasn't going to.

"Good evening, please come in," he says to the maid, and I remain with my back to them. "Can you please leave it up there, thank you." While he attends to the maid, I quickly and briskly walk to the bathroom and slam the door shut.

I turn on the faucet of the sink and cup my hands, filling them with water and splashing it on my face, trying to cool down the heat spreading throughout my body.

"But what is your problem, damn it!?" I ask for my reflection in the small mirror above the sink. "You were going to let him kiss you! You were going to kiss him back! Damn it, this isn't right! You two are in a damn delicate moment and were going to let yourselves go! Grow up, Marie! He's not your Charles anymore and you're only here because you've been put in this damn bad situation!" I close my eyes tightly and take a deep breath.

Pull. One, two, three. Release.

"Enough. It's over," I say one last time to my reflection before turning towards the bathroom door. I take a deep breath before turning the doorknob and opening it, then stepping out.

"You ordered burgers," Charles startles me with his voice, and I look around the room but don't see him. "Out on the terrace," he says, and I look towards the small glass door that separates the room from the terrace, seeing it open. I walk towards it slowly, afraid to face him again.

Charles is sitting in one of the two available chairs, and in front of him on the table, our dinner is set on porcelain plates.

"You said you wanted burgers," I reply, sitting down in the chair across from him at the table. My stomach grumbles slightly as the scent of fresh burgers and newly fried fries hit my nose.

"I know. But you told me you were going to order pizza," he retorts, and I take my eyes off the food in front of me to stare at him.

"But I decided to order burgers," I snap back. Oh god, I need to eat.

I pick up a fry with my hand and bring it to my mouth. It's warm and crispy, delicious.

"Yes. I'm in favor of decisions that are reversed," he responds, and I stare at him.

Charles is grabbing the ketchup container and squeezes it so that the sauce drips over his fries. Childish palate.

"Are we still talking about food?" I ask, putting another fry in my mouth.

"What else would we be talking about?" he retorts, looking at me with a mischievous smile on his lips. I know he's referring to what almost happened in the room just minutes ago.

I play dumb and shrug my shoulders. Two can play this game.

"I don't know, maybe the fact that after all these years, you still prefer to eat burgers even though there are other things on the menu," I say, and he stops chewing his ketchup-covered fry for a moment and looks at me.

"It's been a long time since I've had burgers, and I missed the taste. We've gone through a lot of new things today. Maybe I just want something that I've already tried before and I know will bring me comfort." His eyes remain fixed on mine.

"Maybe it's not healthy. There's a reason why you went so long without eating it," I say, opening the can of Coke and bringing it to my lips. I take a sip of the sweet, fizzy liquid. Charles stares at me the whole time, and even in the dim light of the terrace area, I can still see the dozens of different emotions that pass through his eyes.

"Yes, you're right. It's not healthy, but you still ordered them. You wanted burgers just as much as I did," he counters.

I put the can of Coke on the table and pick up my burger with one hand, and a fry with the other.

"This is the last time I'll swap pizza for burgers, Charles. And you're right, we've been through a lot today and maybe the taste of burgers is something we've gotten used to before and that brought us comfort. But we can't forget that it's still unhealthy, and as good as it may be now, it will be very harmful in the long run," I take a bite of the burger.

Charles nods his head and does the same with his burger, not without first putting ketchup on it.

"Here's to what's good but not healthy," he raises his can of Coke, and I do the same.

Well, that conversation was definitely not about the food.

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"I can't leave Italy, Charles. My whole life is there," I say pacing back and forth in the room.

Charles is sprawled out on the small couch, his brown-green orbs following me with each step.

"And I can't leave Monaco, Marie. For us to have a better chance with Vincenzo's adoption, we both need to play the role of a happy couple living under the same roof," he says and I sigh.

"You hardly even stay in Monaco, Charles. You're always traveling," I stop in front of the couch and cross my arms, staring at him. "So, tell me why we should go to Monaco?" Charles straightens up on the couch and looks at me seriously.

"Because it's our home," he says simply.

"Monaco stopped being my home a long time ago," I say, looking away from him.

"It's where we grew up and had the best moments of our lives, including with Jules. My family lives in Monaco and everything I have is there too," he responds. "I know it seems silly, but I think it would be great to raise Vincenzo there. And I promise to do everything to be as present as possible." I look back at him and for a moment, I want to grab my bag and run out of the hotel. Damn, his puppy-dog eyes.

I sigh loudly and run my hands over my face. I know I could work remotely and maybe convince the directors to pay for an apartment for Marcella if she agrees to move to Monaco. But I feel a small discomfort in thinking that I'm giving up so easily on everything I've achieved in Italy.

"I know it's asking a lot for you to abandon everything you've accomplished these years," Charles comments as if he guessed what I'm thinking. "But think about what we can build with Vincenzo. We can show him every place we went with Jules and made the biggest mistakes." He laughs and I feel my lips form a small smile at the thought of showing Vincenzo more of his father's life. "I know you don't consider Monaco your home anymore, but it used to be and you were happy there." He stands up and puts his hand on my shoulder. "Let me prove to you that it can still be worth it." His voice is tender and warm, and I feel that same impulse from earlier taking over me. But before I let myself be controlled by those emotions, I take a few steps back until I hit the side of the bed. Charles' hand falls from my shoulder and I stare at my feet.

"Okay," I say finally and take a deep breath. "But we'll need rules." I look back at him and can't help but smile when I see his own so openly displayed on that perfect face.

"As many rules as you need, mon ange," he says with his eyes shining, and a shiver runs down my spine.

God help me, this will be the biggest challenge of my life.

January 20, 2023 - Nice, France.

"Is it of your own free will that you want to give custody to Mr. Leclerc and Miss Anderson?" Giovanni, the lawyer Krista, the Communications and PR Director of Ferrari, and Charles' recommended asks Cecilia.

"Yes. Charles and Marie are of my highest trust." Cecilia says, facing me and Charles on the other side of the table. "I know they will be able to take care of my son as no one else could, and that includes me as well." She says, and a small sad but confident smile appears on her lips.

Charles stares at her seriously but nods, and I give her a reassuring smile.

"And do you both agree?" Cecilia's lawyer addresses us.

Charles and I look at each other for a minute, our gaze asking the same question. We both know that many things will have to be sacrificed for Vincenzo's care. I have a career to which I dedicate my life, and Charles does too. But we both agree with everything. We will put Vincenzo first and reconcile the rest. It will be a challenge and a readjustment process for the three of us, but we will make it work. We will be good at this.

"Yes," Charles answers, his eyes still glued to mine.

"Yes," I answer, and my heart skips a beat, and I make a mental note to see a cardiologist. After so many emotions in the last few days, I wouldn't be surprised if I had a heart attack.

Charles smiles, and I reciprocate.

"Okay, then we will proceed with the custody documentation. And after three years, you can legally file for direct adoption," Cecilia's lawyer says.

"Three years?" Charles asks.

"There are some procedures that will be necessary during this period," Giovanni passes two copies of documents to me and Charles. "Since Cecilia and you are applying for direct adoption, legally you both need to have custody of Vincenzo for three years before you can file for adoption. This process can lead to some problems that may occur in the future."

"What kind of problems?" Charles asks.

"There are several different factors, but the most common are biological mothers who regret giving custody and appeal to the courts for a new ruling," Giovanni says, and both Charles and I look at Cecilia.

"I won't do that," she asserts firmly. "It wouldn't be fair to you or Vincenzo."

"There are also guardians who, after a period of coexistence with the child, realize that there are more challenges than expected and do not feel capable of continuing to be responsible for the minors. And thus, they choose to return the child to the parents or an adoption center," the other lawyer says.

"We will face it in the best way we can," Charles responds somewhat crossly. "I know we're new at this, and we don't expect it to be all roses and candy. Vincenzo is an older child and knows who his mother and father are, even if he hasn't met them. We will deal with all the necessary procedures and ensure Vincenzo has the opportunity to have a happy and comfortable life, as well as the best education possible." He says firmly.

My hands tingle with the desire to touch him, but I restrain myself and clench them into fists. When did Charles become such a decisive man? It's sexy. Contain yourself, Marie! This is not the time or place.

“So I don't see any problem in proceeding with the request for temporary custody.” Cecilia's lawyer responds, looking at Charles.

“If that's the best way to ensure that Vincenzo stays with us, then it's okay.” I reply, and Charles just nods. “But is there any possibility of getting custody faster? Charles and I still have a lot to do to prepare for Vincenzo's arrival, and we don't want this news to spread and interrupt our privacy. “ I ask.

“To be honest and maybe a bit unprofessional, but realistic, the process could be much faster for both of you.”Giovanni says. “Charles is a world-famous and wealthy athlete. Talking to the right people, I do not doubt that it will take more than a few days for Vincenzo to be under your care. “ He clarifies his point of view, and I can only agree. Of course, Charles's influence would pull some strings, and even though I always repudiate this kind of action when I witness it, this time I could only feel grateful. We'll do whatever it takes to keep Vincenzo safe with us. Even using the privileges that Charles's fame and money can provide.

“So what are you guys waiting for to find these people? “ Charles asks, and I try to disguise my smile.

Well, this will be more exciting and scary than I thought.

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Coyotes Prospectules Primer

Now you may be wondering what is this? This is me trying my best to explain the dynamic between 5 coyotes players/prospects (i lost my mind while making this enjoy)

For this, they are still going to be called “coyotes” because utah hcers or clubbers doesn’t sound correct.

First of all, what is this? This is a primer explaining to you the dynamics going on for the younger coyote* players/prospects.

*when I started writing this conor geekie was still a coyote

Let's start with the basics: who is involved and who are these people?

Dylan Guenther: he was drafted 9th overall in the 2021 draft he’s a LW/RW. You probably know him for scoring the 2023 WJC team Canada golden goal.

Logan Cooley: drafted 3rd overall in 2022 and is a centre. Growing up he was in the Little Penguins program but was an Ovi/caps fan. You probably know him for his insane Australia pregame goal.

Josh Doan: 37th overall draft pick in 2021 and is a RW/C. He is the son of Arizona Coyotes legend Shane Doan. Destined to continue the Doan dynasty then Utah happened. Josh Doan is one of the only forms of nepotism I like and it was ripped away from me… hey Siri play, Rolling in the Deep by Adele because we could’ve had it all.

Conor Geekie: drafted 11th overall in 2022 and is a centre. He was recently traded to Tampa and I’m just… I’m sad. **

**I finished writing and editing it well after he got traded but I can’t be bothered to change this 😁👍

Maveric Lamoureux: drafted 29th overall in 2022 and is a defenceman. He’s a big man (6’7ft/201cm) with a big heart (WJC 2024 you wound me).

2022 Draft

This is where Logan Cooley, Maveric Lamoureux and Conor Geekie met each other. As previously mentioned, cools went 3rd, geeks went 11th and mav went 29th, all first-rounders. This draft was significant for the coyotes as these three finally set the foundation for the coyotes rebuild. Like of course Dylan was the main piece of the rebuild for a long time but with these three it finally stabilised the young future aspect of the coyotes rebuild.

Development camp was right after the draft so the three of them hopped on a plane to Arizona, Maveric had the aisle seat and was sitting next to Logan, across from Geekie.

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2022 Coyotes Development Camp

This section will be brief because, for the life of me, I couldn’t find anything.

All 5 of them were invited for the week. 

Logan roomed with Josh. 

Conor got injured on the first day of camp and had to sit out the rest of it

Conor, Maveric and Logan did an interview together that was fun. I skimmed through it not really taking notes on the important things so instead you get to hear my favourite moments instead

Geekie used to play with the Arizona Coyotes on EA NHL being, "they're the team with the nice jerseys."

Logan's flight to Montréal (the draft) was cancelled twice so his family rented (an ugly) van and drove 8-10 hours. Logan slept most of the way.

Sidenote the the difference between all three accents is so fun because you'll be listening and it's a french accent then boom american

Conor looked like he was dying this whole interview, he looked like he was overheating and about to cry

2023 Coyotes Development Camp

Roommates: All 5 of the boys were invited to camp. Cooley and Geekie roomed together, I don't know who roomed with Dylan, but Josh roomed with Ilya Fedotov and Maveric roomed with Justin Kipkie. 

D-Backs: Logan was invited to throw the first pitch. Josh, Conor, Maveric and Dylan were invited to the pitch, while everyone else sat up in the box.

Before the game Conor was asked about Logan throwing the first pitch and if he would make it Conor had zero faith in Cools saying, “no, there’s no chance.” Obviously he said it jokingly.

The boys were also chirping him but I don't know what they said, sorry.

But don’t worry Logan did a good job and the boys were proud of him.

Also this clip, that i don’t know how to describe other than Logan making the boys giggle.

INSIDE ACCESS EP 203: Foundation for the Future: this is a video the Arizona Coyotes YouTube channel put out and is a look into what happens at development camp. A brief breakdown: (obviously focusing on those 5)

Day 1: Introductions; meet the staff, meet your peers, get to know the program and what’s going to happen

Day 2: testing + training

Day 3: community; this is where we get to see their personalities. This day player spend time with the community learning what it truly means to be an Arizona Coyotes

Josh Doan is amazing with kids (especially this moment), encouraging them and making sure they have fun. He also hypes up other guy in dev camp. Overall Josh Doan is a positive guy.

Maveric Lamoureux is also good with kids, not as loud as Josh but he was having a good time

Conor Geekie almost hits a kid on accident, but he was having fun building lego

Dylan Guenther is just not being shown, but he’s his (lowkey) awkward but reserved little self.

Logan Cooley also isn’t shown much either but he looked like he was having fun

This day the boys also learned how to cook (or as the nutritionist described it, putting the correct food into your body) 

Dylan and Logan were on the same team and Dylan looked s t r e s s e d.

Josh was being his usual extraverted self

Maveric was having fun getting up to the tiniest bit of mischief

Conor was also having fun, but wasn’t shown a lot in this section

This is also when they went to the d-backers game.

Day 4: Black + White Scrimmage;

Team white: Lamoureux, Cooley

Team black: Geekie, Doan

For the life of me i could not find what team Guenther was on

After the game in the handshake line, i just… just watch, I’m at a loss for words

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Side note: on the 7th (or 6th depending where you're from) of July 2024 Conor Geekie deleted all his Arizona posts except the draft, but luckily this photo and comment were saved.  

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2023 World Juniors

Dylan and Logan were both invited to world juniors by their respective countries. Dylan won gold (🇨🇦) and Logan got bronze (🇺🇸).

After the tournament was over Logan said this about Dylan

"He's a great player, and I'm really looking forward to be able to play on the same team as him." "Obviously Canada is a rival and I wasn't pumped to see them win, but if anyone had to score it, I'm glad it was him."

"...but if anyone had to score, I'm glad it was him."

making this a quote is necessary actually.

2023-24 NHL SEASON:

Hey! it's logan cooley's rookie season

Here's a list of every single time Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther connected on a goal; throughout the season they were put on a line together, especially towards the end of the season.

Boston Bruins vs Arizona Coyotes: January 9, 2024: Guenther goal, Cooley Primary assist

Arizona Coyotes @ Florida Panthers: January 24, 2024: Cooley goal, Guenther primary assist

Arizona Coyotes @ Carolina Hurricanes: January 27, 2024: Cooley goal, Guenther primary assist

Arizona Coyotes @ Washington Capitals: March 3, 2024: Cooley goal, Guenther secondary assist

Arizona Coyotes @ Detroit Red Wings: Cooley goal, Guenther primary assist

Vegas Golden Knights vs Arizona Coyotes: April 5, 2024: Cooley goal, Guenther secondary assist

Seattle Kraken vs. Arizona Coyotes: March 22, 2024: Guenther OT goal, Cooley only assist (the kids won it in OT 🥹)

This game gets its own section: Arizona Coyotes @ Vancouver Canucks: April 10, 2024

First of all it was Dylan's birthday. Second of all this was the day the first report from sportsnet dropped saying the NHL has created 2 schedules one for Utah and one for Arizona. Other notes:

Dylan had a 4 point night (1G-3A)

On Dylan's goal Cooley was the first and only assist

The game heads into OT AND LOGAN COOLEY SCORES WITH A GUENTHER PRIMARY ASSIST WOOOO00! one one of the worst days to be a coyotes fan or just a coyotes player in general. THEY WON THE GAME TOGETHER!!! I did cry while watching this game thank you for asking.

March 26th 2024 one of the most important day in coyotes history: Josh Doan's debut!!!

Josh got his first goal (no one credited on the assist)

Then he got his second goal (be becomes the first and only arizona coyote to score 2 or more goals in their debut)

and then Dylan got a shot handed goal (no one credited on the assist)

Josh Doan first star of the night

2023-24 AHL SEASON:

Josh and Dylan both started the season as Tucson Roadrunners

Dylan Guenther was recalled to the coyotes Jan. 6th

Dylan was announced as the roadrunners all stars selection but he was in the NHL so the roadrunners sent Josh instead

Conor Geekie was also put on the roster but he never ended up playing a game for the Roadrunners in the regular season, instead he was playing in the WHL (Western Hockey League)

All the times Josh and Dylan connected on a goal:

Tucson Roadrunners vs Ontario Reign: November 10, 2023: Guenther goal, Doan primary assist

Tucson Roadrunners vs Bakersfield Condors, October 27, 2023: Doan goal, Guenther primary assist

Tucson Roadrunners vs Calgary Wranglers, November 21, 2023: Doan goal, Guenther secondary assist

Tucson Roadrunners vs Henderson Silver Knights, November 25, 2023: Doan goal, Guenther primary assist

Tucson Roadrunners vs San Jose Barracuda, December 1, 2023: Doan goal, Guenther primary assist

Tucson Roadrunners vs Bakersfield Condors, December 22, 2023: Doan OT goal, Guenther primary assist

Calder Cup Playoffs:

Michael Kesselring, along with Josh and Dylan were sent down to the AHL to play in the Calder Cup Playoffs, while the rest of the coyotes were in Utah doing the welcome to Utah thing.

Conor Geekie was loaned the the Roadrunners after the Swift Broncos were eliminated from the Memorial Cup Playoffs, and made his AHL debut the first playoff game against the wranglers

The Tucson Roadrunners ended up playing 2 games before getting eliminated by the Calgary Wranglers :/

The Tucson Roadrunners might have been shit in the playoffs but PHNX Sports podcast comes through a provides; Dylan Guenther, Josh Doan Ready For Tucson Roadrunners Playoff Run: Notes from Dylan's interview👇

(context: Dylan was asked but staying up in the NHL and taking advantage of his opportunity):

CRAIG MORGAN: ...when did you really start to feel like it (playing in the NHL) started to click, up there? DYLAN: ... take advantage of the opportunity. I got a pretty good opportunity heading in right away, like and uh that's just what I tried to do is to take advantage. So I felt like as I went on, I developed chemistry with, you know, with Cools. But also you know, a lot of the players, all the guys on the team and I was having a lot of fun doing it. I think that's a big important piece is having fun when you're playing to and I think that helped me.

Yes, that whole quote was necessary but I love that Dylan points out he developed great chemistry with cools then quickly added everyone else on. Other moments from the podcast:

Dylan enjoys cooking but he doesn't want it out there that he *might* be a good cook (this man hates being perceived). Then craig... oh craig, he said Dylan being a good cook will make Dylan a great bachelor. And I died of laughter

He loves to describe the team as driven and hungary

Notes from Josh's interview 👇

He was wearing a cowboy hat but sadly couldn't wear it for the interview because of the headset

Josh wanted to end the hockey season back down in the AHL which surprises people because people who are in the NHL don't want to be sent down. But Josh's reason is because he loves the game and the team and the boys mean so much to him. (Him loving Arizona and not wanting to leave goes unsaid)

Shane calls Josh a nerd

Then the host started chirping Josh about his cooking/him and his special steak. Josh calls his steak cooking ability, "one of his many trait at home."

Then he started chirping but also complementing Aku Räty, saying he's a good cleaner and smoothie maker

He says his job is to make the room stay light and positive

He also said that he went into the NHL saying to himself to be a nuisance on the forecheck 💀

Ten they started talking about arizona hockey and i got sad :( then the interview ends

2024 World Juniors

Maveric and Conor were invited to worlds by team canada and got 4th.

They did a the TNS promotional video “team Canada calls out their teammates for fun” where Mav bullied geeks for his knob because ofc have you seen it. Great banter.

2024 off-season

First off all how fucking dare they trade geeks LIKE?!??! HELLO??! UTAH??!? NO?? (as you can see it's been 2 months since the trade and i'm not over it)

The draft: Utah HC held a draft party where dylan and josh were signing autographs (it feels like sacrilege seeing them (epically josh) wearing utah gear) (sorry kid i just don't want you face on the internet)

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We save the best for last: Whatever this was

Context (ig??): at the start of the 2023-24 season after a few games Cools made a post thanking his friends family and anyone who helped him get to the going of where he is. It's really sweet then conor geekie commented his...

WHAT DOES THIS EVEN MEAN?? hello? context?? please,,

Anyways goodbye 👋

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All The Women’s News You Missed Last Week 

Abortion laws continue to be litigated in State Courts, Malala and Jennifer Lawrence team up on a project showcasing the resistance of Afghan women to Taliban oppression. A woman wins her civil case against Conor Mcgregor. Adele ends her Vegas residency. 

Have a happy and safe holiday everyone. 

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Trump Transition: 

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's nominee for attorney general?

Nominee for agriculture secretary completes Trump cabinet

Karoline Leavitt to become youngest White House press secretary

Reproductive Rights in the US: 

Georgia axes maternal health panel after leak about abortion deaths

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy

Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion ‘gag rule’ governing US aid

Judge dismisses a lawsuit over South Dakota abortion-rights measure that voters rejected

Male Violence: 

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor

Man arrested after eight-year-old girl shot in car

In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial

US police report details sexual assault allegations against Hegseth

Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape

MADEIN’s Agency Addresses Gaeun’s Sexual Assault Allegations Against CEO, Netizens Slam Over A Damning Detail

Women in the News: 

Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza

Death penalty for Thai woman accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide

Woman gets first double lung transplant done by robot

‘Pregnant’ for 15 months: Inside the 'miracle' fertility scam

Miss Nigeria's pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe

India's 'rebel' Muslim princess who shot tigers and drove a Rolls-Royce

Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor through door faces manslaughter sentence in Florida

The Philippine vice president publicly threatens to have the president assassinated

LGBTQ News: 

Swatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had LGBTQ+ elements

Rainbow-clad revelers hit Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro’s pride parade

School district defends decision to punish parents for wearing pink ‘XX’ wristbands

Women in Afghanistan: 

'I just felt desperate to do something': Jennifer Lawrence and Malala on their film about the Afghan women fighting back

Malala: I never imagined women's rights would be lost so easily

'Don't forget us': Teenage refugee reminds Gen Z of silenced Afghan girls

Arts and Culture: 

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies

Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer wins right to use name in Australia

Adele doesn't know when she'll perform again after tearful Vegas goodbye

As always, this is global and domestic news from a US perspective covering feminist issues and women in the news more generally. As of right now, I do not cover Women’s Sports. Published each Monday afternoon.

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Tom Daley drops one last Speedo video before Olympics ends

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Tom Daley drops one last Speedo video before Olympics ends

The Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony wrapped this morning but overnight, British diver Tom Daley has squeezed in one last Speedo thirst trap, getting his diving friends in on it too.

The out Olympian put up the video after teaching himself, his diving partner Noah Williams and fellow Brits Jack Laugher, Kyle Kothari, Jordan Houlden, and Anthony Harding the viral dance moves to Charli XCX’s Brat track Apple.

All six of the athletes wore speedos and shoes as they filmed on a rooftop before they went to the closing ceremony in Paris.

“BRAT Summer Olympics ,” Tom wrote.

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“How did you get them to agree to this?” one follower asked Tom.

“I already miss the Olympics,” another person said.

Helpfully, Tom tagged all of the Olympians who joined him in the video. They’re all below:

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Tom Daley won silver in Paris

The Paris Olympics closing ceremony wrapped up early this morning (AEST). Actor Tom Cruise and American musicians including Billie Eilish performed as Paris handed the Olympics over to the next host city, Los Angeles. They’ll host in 2028, before the Olympics comes to Brisbane in 2032.

Earlier, Tom Daley and his diving partner Noah celebrated winning the silver in the men’s synchronized 10-meter diving.

Tom won his first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, and took a long break after his triumph.

The British superstar athlete said he returned to the sport because of his family, specifically his six-year-old son Robbie.

“Robbie was like, ‘Papa, I want to see you dive in the Olympics’. And that was that,” Tom told BBC Sport.

“When your kid asks you to do something, you do it.”

More on the Paris Olympics:

Adele reckons Aussie Raygun was ‘best thing at the Olympics’

Olympic pole vaulter’s bulge costs him a medal in Paris

Tom Daley models jumper he’s been knitting poolside

Tom knitted diving partner Noah Williams a ‘c**k sock’

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TNS SEASON 9 LAST 3 EPISODES WERE ABSOLUTELY INSANE I CANT

okay so pascal and heath have sorted themselves out yay thank god finally i love them so much and heath is the sweetest little button man ever

ANTHONY AND ADELE KISSED!!! took them long enough jesus christ. i want more kissing season 1 and 2 everyone was going at it we had love PENTAGONS i want more of that. the fact that anthony thought putting the team first meant not having feelings for anyone in the team lol love that guy

i didn't really get the competition this time shouldn't france have been knocked out after they lost the solos? and what would've happened if it was between tns and australia or something how would that have worked. i get shooting competitions is probably difficult and it's easier like this but i was not a fan.

why did my baby jett do literally nothing this episode?? she just danced there was absolutely no storyline involving her at all.

ethan going to paris with the french guy omg. THE HAND THING AT THE END I CANT. it was the cutest little thing if we don't hear about them dating next season i WILL cry

ngl kenzie needs to go. she's been there TOO LONG now go on tour babe.

why was ebby being made alternate brushed over so quickly?? i kind of get why but not really. and the team just didn't really talk about it, all the discussion there was was who's gonna replace her no one thought to check on her

michelle and eldon buying the studio??? i'm confused are they together or what we've litch come full circle. i think it would be good if they were more involved though, it would feel more like season 1 were the studio head and choreographers actually did something they can't have michelle and eldon there and not use them like that.

oh and MISS KATE IS BACK WHAT

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HK:EP Fun Fact #7

Voice headcanon edition!!!!!

Holly: British Mitski

Chrysanthus/PK: “ah fuck, I can’t believe you’ve done this” typa British accent

Viol/WL: Adele :)

Mystery/Ghost: British Corpse Husband

Hornet: Average Scottish person

Radiance: sounds exactly like she does in Hallownest Vocalised

Grimm: also sounds exactly like he does in Hallownest Vocalised

Herrah: SCOTLAND FOREVERRRRRRRR *aggressive bagpipes*

Lurien: The most stereotypical posh British accent you will EVER hear

Monomon: Australia!!!!

Quirrel: chonny jash :)))

Aaaand the ocs:

Andra: Amy Lee Evanescence

Galetris: ASHNIKKOOOOOOOOO

Amaryllis: this specific cover of mesmeriser

Deliverance: nightwish (I fucking love nightwish)

Promise: you don’t own me by pale waves

Ette/Eternity: nvr pass by she/her/hers (shouts out trans women with deep voices, ily)

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2024 olympians representing non birth nation by country part 9

South Sudan: Sunday Dech, basketball (Ethiopia); Wenyen Gabriel, basketball (Sudan); Carlik Jones, basketball (U.S.A.); Anyiarbany Makoi, basketball (Egypt); Anunwa Omot, basketball (Kenya); Marial Shayok, basketball (Canada) & J.T. Thor, basketball (U.S.A.) Spain: Yulenmis Aguilar, athletics (Cuba); Mohamed Attaoui, athletics (Morocco); Alexandrina Barbosa, handball (Portugal); Polina Berezina, gymnastics (Russia); Lorenzo Brown, basketball (U.S.A.); Cristina Bucșa, tennis (Moldova); Juana Camilión, basketball (Argentina); Elvin Canales, athletics (Honduras); Marcus Cooper, canoeing (U.K.); Andy Criere, surfing (France); Thierno Diallo, gymnastics (Guinea); Jordan Díaz, athletics (Cuba); Tessy Ebosele, athletics (Morocco); Martin Faměra, water polo (Czech Republic); Megan Gustafson, basketball (U.S.A.); Jennifer Gutiérrez, handball (Switzerland); Lilou Lluís, swimming (France); Majida Maayouf, athletics (Morocco); Adel Mechaal, athletics (Morocco); Joaquín Menini, field hockey (Argentina); Tristani Mosakhlishvili, judo (Georgia); Thierry Ndikumwenayo, athletics (Burundi); Tariku Novales, athletics (Ethiopia); Abdessamad Oukhelfen, athletics (Morocco); Alisa Ozhogina, swimming (Russia); Felipe Perrone, water polo (Brazil); Enmanuel Reyes, boxing (Cuba); Leslie Romero, climbing (Venezuela); Nikoloz Sheradishvili, judo (Georgia); Lysa Tchaptchet, handball (Cameroon); Florian Trittel, sailing (Switzerland); Carmen Weiler, swimming (Singapore) & Miguel Zapata, gymnastics (Dominican Republic) Sri Lanka: Kyle Abeysinghe, swimming (U.S.A.) Sudan: Yaseen Abdalla, athletics (U.S.A.) & Ziyad Saleem, swimming (U.S.A.) Suriname: Irvin Hoost, swimming (U.S.A.) Sweden: Tyra Axnér, handball (Germany); Armand Duplantis, athletics (U.S.A.); Suldan Hassan, athletics (Somalia); Marlena Jawaid, pentathlon (Bulgaria) Felix Möller, handball (Germany); Björn Seeliger, swimming (Germany) & Sofia Sjöborg, equestrian (U.K.) Switzerland: Tadesse Abraham, athletics (Eritrea); Alexandre Dällenbach, pentathlon (France); Nikita Ducarroz, cycling (France); Helen Eticha, athletics (Ethiopia); Angelica Moser, athletics (U.S.A.); Jenjira Stadelmann, badminton (Thailand); Felix Svensson, athletics (Sweden); Albane Valenzuela, golf (U.S.A.) & Felix Vogg, equestrian (Germany) Syria: Lais Najjar, gymnastics (U.S.A.) Tajikistan: Somon Makhmadbekov, judo (Russia) & Viktor Rassadin, wrestling (Russia) Thailand: Jai Angsuthasawit, cycling (Australia); Tanya Prucksakorn, shooting (U.S.A.) & Joseph Weston, sailing (U.K.) Togo: Naomi Akakpo, athletics (France) Tonga: Noelani Day, swimming (U.S.A.) Trinidad & Tobago: Dylan Carter, swimming (U.S.A.); Zuri Ferguson, swimming (U.S.A.); Sanaa Frederick, athletics (U.S.A.); Sole Frederick, athletics (U.S.A.) & Jaden Marchan, athletics (U.S.A.) Tunisia: Jamila Boulakbech, swimming (France); Selma Dhaouadi, rowing (France); Salim Jemai, canoeing (France) & Sarra Mzougui, judo (Italy) Turkey: Vedat Albayrak, judo (Kazakhstan); Adem Asil, gymnastics (Egypt); Yasmani Copello, athletics (Cuba); Meliha İsmailoğlu-Diken, volleyball (Bosnia & Herzegovina); Kaan Kigen-Özbilen, athletics (Kenya); Kayra Özdemir, judo (France); Buse Savaşkan, athletics (Cyprus); Melissa Vargas, volleyball (Cuba) & Mihael Žgank, judo (Slovenia) Uganda: Sgt. Rebecca Ayeko, athletics (Kenya); Mercyline Chelanga, athletics (Kenya); Gloria Muzito, swimming (Sweden) & Jesse Ssengonzi, swimming (U.S.A.) Ukraine: Olena Kostevych, shooting (Russia); Olena Kryvytska, fencing (Russia); Perviz Nesibov, wrestling (Azerbaijan) & Maksym Talovierov, soccer (Russia) UAE: Aram Grigoryan, judo (Russia); Bishreltiin Khorloodoi, judo (Mongolia); Dzhafar Kostoev, judo (Russia); Magomedomar Magomedomarov, judo (Russia); Bayanmönkhiin Narmandakh, judo (Mongolia) & Nugzar Tatalashvili, judo (Georgia) Uruguay: Baltazar Amaya, rugby (Argentina)

[grapecola]

All Night Parking (w/ Errol Garner) Interlude . . .

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 5.13 (before 1955)

1373 – Julian of Norwich has visions of Jesus while suffering from a life-threatening illness, visions which are later described and interpreted in her book Revelations of Divine Love. 1501 – Amerigo Vespucci, this time under Portuguese flag, set sail for western lands. 1568 – Mary Queen of Scots is defeated at the Battle of Langside, part of the civil war between Queen Mary and the supporters of her son, James VI. 1612 – Sword duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro on the shores of Ganryū Island. Kojiro dies at the end. 1619 – Dutch statesman Johan van Oldenbarnevelt is executed in The Hague after being convicted of treason. 1654 – A Venetian fleet under Admiral Cort Adeler breaks through a line of galleys and defeats the Turkish navy. 1779 – War of the Bavarian Succession: Russian and French mediators at the Congress of Teschen negotiate an end to the war. In the agreement Austria receives the part of its territory that was taken from it (the Innviertel). 1780 – The Cumberland Compact is signed by leaders of the settlers in the Cumberland River area of what would become the U.S. state of Tennessee, providing for democratic government and a formal system of justice. 1804 – Forces sent by Yusuf Karamanli of Tripoli to retake Derna from the Americans attack the city. 1830 – Ecuador gains its independence from Gran Colombia. 1846 – Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the American annexation of the Republic of Texas and a Mexican military incursion. 1861 – American Civil War: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom issues a "proclamation of neutrality" which recognizes the Confederacy as having belligerent rights. 1861 – The Great Comet of 1861 is discovered by John Tebbutt of Windsor, New South Wales, Australia. 1861 – Pakistan's (then a part of British India) first railway line opens, from Karachi to Kotri. 1862 – The USS Planter, a steamer and gunship, steals through Confederate lines and is passed to the Union, by a southern slave, Robert Smalls, who later was officially appointed as captain, becoming the first black man to command a United States ship. 1888 – With the passage of the Lei Áurea ("Golden Law"), the Empire of Brazil abolishes slavery. 1909 – The first edition of the Giro d'Italia, a long-distance multiple-stage bicycle race, began in Milan; the Italian cyclist Luigi Ganna was the eventual winner. 1912 – The Royal Flying Corps, the forerunner of the Royal Air Force, is established in the United Kingdom. 1917 – Three children report the first apparition of Our Lady of Fátima in Fátima, Portugal. 1940 – World War II: Germany's conquest of France begins, as the German army crosses the Meuse. Winston Churchill makes his "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" speech to the House of Commons. 1941 – World War II: Yugoslav royal colonel Dragoljub Mihailović starts fighting against German occupation troops, beginning the Serbian resistance. 1943 – World War II: Operations Vulcan and Strike force the surrender of the last Axis troops in Tunisia. 1945 – World War II: Yevgeny Khaldei's photograph Raising a Flag over the Reichstag is published in Ogonyok magazine. 1948 – Arab–Israeli War: The Kfar Etzion massacre occurs, a day prior to the Israeli Declaration of Independence. 1950 – The inaugural Formula One World Championship race takes place at Silverstone Circuit. The race was won by Giuseppe Farina, who would go on to become the inaugural champion that year. 1951 – The 400th anniversary of the founding of the National University of San Marcos is commemorated by the opening of the first large-capacity stadium in Peru. 1952 – The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India, holds its first sitting. 1954 – The anti-National Service Riots, by Chinese middle school students in Singapore, take place.

[travelactionmatildacountry]

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[fyodior]

Hi my favorite low-ironed sluts. It's me 🪱 again! did you miss me? probably not. Hotel? trivago. I personally love Fyodor. I wanna hold his cold pretty hands 💕( i also want him to choke me while he fucks me until nothing but his name is in my head). He's so cute! Anyways what time is it? time for more headcanons because what else is better to do on a Wednesday night? (be sucking fyodors dick) idk but I think this is a good use of my time. But wait! there's a catch I'm adding dazai headcanons ( i want to be stuffed with his children)

Fyodor has not one, not two but three gold rings that say "ASS" and ''TITS'' there those really flashy ones yk?

Fyodor as a kid used to think squirrels were ducks???

Fyodor has irreparable trauma

Fyodor once drank half of a bottle of Henesey and proceeded to burp the abc's backward while half-naked on the corner of wall street with two NYC hotdogs in hand.

Fyodor can not draw for shit. Not even Bob ross can say what he draws is a happy mistake. and most psychologists suggests he seeks professional help.

Fyodor wears crocs unironically. he has seven pairs

Fyodor may or may not have broken a priceless piece of pottery in the Louver...he is banned from France.

Fyodor actually fought a Koyal in Australia and got chlamydia.

Fyodor has pants that have "THICC" bedazzled across his ass.

Fyodor one time wrote a 800k fanfic about the mascots of Jack in The Box and Mc Donalds, it was a slow burn, enemies to lovers, jock x weird kid and it currently has 2k likes. it's still ongoing but since he's been so busy he hasn't been able to update it as consistently. Also whenever he does update his author note is always crazy. it will say "Hey guys sorry for not updating in a while! currently in a maximum security prison and I'm communicating via secret code. I also got sentenced to 100 years to life. ANNNND my ''cellmate'' is the one that stole my kidney that one time and sold me a Honda civic. I'll try to be more frequent with update love you all! smut in this chapter <3"

Fyodor actual ghost produced adele's 25 album and now has a grammy

Fyodor is the type of guy to somehow convince you to take E or acid for a "ReLiGiOus ExPeRieNcE" nothing about it is religious except for when he passes out from anemia.

Fyodor thinks clam chowder is the reason life is still worth living, and honestly, I don't blame him

Fyodor owns three Starbucks.

Dazai may or may not read Fyodor's fanfic. he is currently waiting for more updates, so now he has to figure out how to make sure the ADA doesn't literally implode and keep up with this fic.

Dazai got so drunk one time he threw up on Fukuzawa and called him mommy.

Dazai was originally uncircumcised until he went to Kentucky and now he is! yeah...he now also has one middle toe??

Dazai sold atushi on the black market and then stole him from the kidnapper because he didn't have enough money to pay for his Netflix subscription.

Dazai can't spell gorgeous, he's a genius but just can't spell the word correctly

Dazai has a mug that says "Best ex-mafia boss now turned crime-fighting yet somehow still morally grey nihilistic detective!"

Dazai has also been banned from France but only because the Prime minister of Belgium (dazai's ex discord daddy) talked to the prime minister of France about the break up.

Dazai Stole the Declaration of Independence and spilled Sake on it and then returned it.

Dazai accidentally made a bomb while he was in a meeting.

Dazai one time after finishing said out loud "post nut clarity is so crazy. Like man I just remembered how I got away with three counts of manslaughter in 2010" he giggled and fist-bumped his hook up then used up the rest of their moisturizer.

Dazai like Fyodor decided to watch Everything, Everywhere, all at once thinking it wouldn't be as sad as everyone said it was. After the movie was over he stared blankly at the screen for a good three hours until someone literally had to escort him out

Dazai once drank an entire bottle of soy sauce because he was drunk. don't worry he didn't puke but he is now banned from Scottland.

Dazai stole a badger from Italy and now has a badger named pasta that is currently running a rodent gang that is freeing rodents all over the city from traps. They currently have 300 members and are expanding. Poe's Raccoon is a part of the gang, and he is their intel guy. Dazai also has to buy 100 lbs of food for this animal gang. Dazai is their mascot for some reason, and he's also their like mother? iidk

Alright well, that's all for now, as always take your time replying!

Sincerely your one and only badger gang leader in Dazi's small-ass apartment.

-🪱

i’ve been goin through it recently but this literally had me cackling thank u so much 💀💀💀💀