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lem-20 · 2 years

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What's your HC for the girl Tobias and Ethan fell for at med school?

I'd never really put much thought into it before, but I absolutely loved coming up with this 😃

During med school Ethan was always very serious and focused on his studies (unsurprisingly). Tobias took things seriously, but he also liked to have fun and spend time with different people, so he insisted that Ethan let his hair down once in a while and socialise with the other students. Ethan reluctantly agreed and they did end up with a group of friends, well more like acquaintances in Ethan's eyes, but he did become rather fond of one girl called Abigail Murphy.

Abigail was smart, quick witted and beautiful (which didn't go unnoticed by Ethan.) She was also super focused on her studies, so she and Ethan would spend time alone studying and talking about various papers they had read. It wasn't long before Ethan developed feelings and was pretty smitten. Ethan being Ethan, kept the feelings to himself and was very good at hiding them – not wanting to let himself get too distracted. Abi was pretty crazy about him, but because Ethan was so hard to read, she didn't realise that the feeling was very much mutual.

It got to a point where some of their late night study sessions ended with them in bed together, but because Ethan was trying so hard to stop himself falling hard, he still wouldn't admit to his feelings, so Abi mistook it as him only wanting something casual from her. Eventually Ethan put a block on their more romantic interactions and coincidently it was during this period that Tobias made a move.

Tobias had had a crush on her for some time and was pretty oblivious to what had gone on between her and Ethan (mainly because neither of them really spoke about it with anyone else), but at the very least he knew Ethan had feelings towards her. In most cases bro code would've prevented Tobias from making a move (at least not without speaking to Ethan first), but the crazy competitiveness between them took over and Tobias just went for it. Abi agreed to a date with him, she liked him a lot – not anywhere near as much as she liked Ethan – but she didn't think Ethan wanted anything romantic from her.

Obviously Ethan was internally consumed with jealousy, but heaven forbid he should actually talk about his feelings. He could've taken the opportunity to tell her that he wanted to be with her, but instead he put up more of a wall between them. They still remained friends, but it wasn't the same.

It was another nail in the coffin as far as Ethan and Tobias's friendship was concerned (the competitiveness in other areas was already taking its toll), so he stepped back from him as well and just left them to it. They dated for several months before it fizzled out.

By the end of med school Ethan and Tobias hadn't spoken for months and Ethan and Abi barely saw each other, but unbeknownst to either of them, they were still very much pining for the other. They lost touch after their residencies started.

Thank you so much for this ask anon ❤❤

#i really got into this #i even have a fc for abi 😆#ethan ramsey #tobias carrick #abigail murphy #headcannons

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utterlyinevitable · 2 years

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*ethan ramsey voice*: rebecca! 🥵

#she’s gorgeous #look at my girl!!!#fc: rebecca lao #he only calls her rebecca when he is in a state and By God is he in it now #also. hi I’m not dead I’m on holiday with the fam x #ethan ramsey

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peonyblossom · 2 years

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i love how the Open Heart fandom decided that all the men in that story are sluts. just absolute whores. iconic.

#they’re also complete simps #but with the fcs y’all pick for your mcs i get it #open heart #ethan ramsey #tobias carrick #bryce lahela #open heart mc

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txemrn · 2 years

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Hello. Random FC questions: in this case for Tatum:)

How did you choose your MC’s FC?

Was it the first pick or did you have someone else in mind?

Does the FC’s personality match your MC’s?

Is it hard to find content?

Is there was no David Gandy (god forbids) who would you choose as your Ethan’s FC?

Hey, anon!

Thank you so much for including me on this question! I really do appreciate it! 💜

Willa Ford is

Dr. Tatum L. Erikson

Picking Willa out for Tatum was almost too good to be true! Many writers will agree that usually picking out the perfect FC takes time and patience, and somehow, I feel so fortunate to have hit the jackpot with this beauty for my OC.

Those who don't know, Tatum was born from a 'Drunken Drabble'... (a silly prompt game we played a few times last year where you're given a prompt to write while you're drinking). The next day, I realized that I was totally digging this girl, and I wanted to write more of her! And here we are, almost a year later.

When I started looking at FCs, I had a general idea what I was looking for (what I think matches Ethan): blonde*; in her late 30s/early40s; beautiful, but not a cookie-cutter model-type; girl boss/tough bitch vibes, but friendly-looking; a modern woman with a slightly modest wardrobe. And FINALLY, does she actually look good with Ethan?

*in my DD, I had already mentioned she was blonde lol

(Eeeee! I'm so glad I saved this! She may kill me ... The friend I mentioned earlier quickly threw this together to see if Gandy and Willa went together, and if I do say so myself... *chef's kiss* I love them...)

She was my first pick, and I became obsessed. From what I can tell, Willa is a little bit different from Tatum, but that's okay! They both give off girl boss energy, and her pictures totally vibe with my idea of Tatum.

Content can be a little tricky. A lot of photos from Willa's younger days are either pixelated or... well, risque (she made it clear: she wanted to be bad... lol). Willa still models some, these days or offers the internet a selfie of her OOTD, but there isn't a huge multitude of usable photos. but I'll make it work,

No David Gandy? Did you just curse at me? 🤣 honestly, I'd probably use Matt Bomer for Rams. I think he's delicious, and he pulls off that intense leader/CEO/prick-look so very well.

I'd love to use Nick Bateman because... duh. Fucking delicious. But, he's a bit to bruh and soft for Rams.

Thanks again for the Ask! *big hugs*

#you asked #open heart #ethan ramsey #tatum erikson #tathan #tatum fc #picking faceclaims

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liaromancewriter · 2 months

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Earth Day

Book: Open Heart

Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Cassie Valentine); feat OH gang

Format: Edit

A/N: It’s Earth Day and I got inspired my fc’s annual posts. Submission to @choicesaprilchallenge24 prompt “nature”

Am on my phone so tagging by memory.

Tags: @bluebelle08 @coffeeheartaddict2 @cariantha @potionsprefect @jerzwriter @tessa-liam @custaroonie @youlookappropriate @peonierose @trappedinfanfiction

#open heart #ethan ramsey #open heart fanfic #open heart fanfiction #ethan x mc #ethan ramsey x cassie valentine #oph gang

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tveitertotwrites · 4 months

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So today is my two year anniversary of having this account and since college just started again, I didn't have anything planned for this so I quickly made a couple of things last night/earlier today of some things for my mc's/oc's.

The first thing I made is a little get to know my mc's/oc's and their li's. The template is not my own and the credit for the template goes to gibslythe.

America's Most Eligible: Derek Taylor X F!MC (Catherine "Charlie" Howard)

(I did this in shades of pink instead of Charlie's fav color Yellow so it could be seen better but the rest will be in the MC's/OC's fav color)

Open Heart: Ethan Ramsey X F!MC (Claire Evans)

Open Heart: Tobias Carrick X F!OC (Adelaide Barnes)

Red Carpet Diaries: Thomas Hunt X F!MC (Brooklyn Moore)

And just for fun I decided to make my mc's/oc's dress up as six the musical queens (using both Principal and Alt Costumes). The credit for this dress up game is lightleckrekins.

America's Most Eligible MC: Charlie Howard as Orange Alt Aragon and Principal Howard (Which Charlie's FC, Leesa Tulley, has worn irl)

Open Heart MC: Claire Evans as Teal Alt Seymour and Principal Parr (with both Black and Blonde hair as Claire switches between these two colors)

Open Heart OC: Adelaide Barnes as Pink Alt Cleves and Principal Boleyn

Red Carpet Diaries MC: Brooklyn Moore as Silver Super Swing Howard and Principal Seymour

And lastly I just want to thank everyone who I've had good interactions with over the last 2 years. Big or small. Recent or not. I've enjoyed my time here so far and hope to continue for a while. If you're here and we haven't interacted much or at all, just know you're always welcome here.

#tumblr anniversary #choices #choices fandom #thanks everyone

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theartoflovingthomashunt · 10 months

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Alexandra "Alex" Hunt (nee Spencer)

[All Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer Masterlists] [All things Alex]

Book: Red Carpet Diaries / Hollywood U Husband: Thomas Hunt Children: Felicity, Vincent, Bogart (dog) Face Claim: Katherine McPhee (RCD FC)

*Alex began as a main character, but has become an original character now It only took almost 5 years to make a character page for her 🙈

What's in a Name?~ Alexandra Rose Spencer

Alexandra

Origin: Greek, feminine form of Alexander, derived from alexein

Meaning: "defender of men"

Why I chose it: I adore the name Alex and all variations of the name. It's one of my favorites which is why I chose it for my pen name... I have a complete unpublished manuscript from several years ago. Maybe one day I'll do something with it, but until then, I decided to give Alex her name because it means something to me

Rose

Origin: Latin

Meaning: rose, a flower

Why I chose it: My grandmother's name was Rose, when she passed I decided to remember her through Alex by giving her Rose as a middle name

Spencer

Origin: English

Meaning: derived from the Old French despensier, a steward

Why I chose it: One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Psych, so I gave her the last name Spencer after Shawn Spencer.

Nicknames: primarily Alex, she did try going by Lexi and Lex when she was in middle school, but decided they weren't for her

The Basics

Birthday: March 6 Zodiac: Pisces Personality: Artistic, Creative, Idealistic, Adaptable, Generous, Empathetic, Romantic, Trusting, Compassionate, Dreamy, Procrastinates, Avoids Conflict, Too Trusting

Hair: Dark Brown, sometimes she highlights it lighter Eyes: Brown Height: 5'8" (based on my FC)

Family + Hometown

Hometown: Pella, Iowa

Parents + Home: Henry and Laura Spencer Henry and Laura were high school sweethearts, but waited to get married until after college. They had one child, Alex. Laura had some complications during her pregnancy and childbirth so her and Henry didn't want to risk another. They were okay with it, because they loved Alex with all they were.

Unfortunately, Henry had a sudden and unexpected heart attack when Alex was 12 and passed away. It was hard for Alex and her mom. Alex turned her pain into her drama and theatre performances. Through the friends she made there, she found an amazing support system.

Laura is a nurse. Henry was an architect.

Education

HWU AU: Hollywood U

RCD AU: Tisch School of the Arts at NYU* *Don't hold me to that, I had a different school in mind, but at Tisch she could have met Olivia who was going to NYU at the same time and CoffeeShopAU!Ellie (if I ever finish it) who grew up in Brooklyn. Tisch would give me a gateway to bring those ladies into my RCD world. Current version of Ellie exists in my HWU universe!

More about Alex

Likes: coffee (particularly iced), doodling, painting (even if she's not the best), quiet moments away from the spotlight, her family, stargazing, mysteries, the ocean, hot baths, reading, movie night

Dislikes: decaf (she suffered through it for the twins, but only for them), the last sip of coffee in a cup, mornings, exercise, humidity, abuse of power, betrayal, traffic, frogs (irrational fear)

Best Friends: Addison Sinclair (HWU/RCD), Chazz Javellana (RCD), Ethan Blake (HWU/RCD), Ellie Shepherd-Ramsey (HWU), Ethan Ramsey (HWU)

Asks, Edits, Art, and more about Alex can be found on her Character Masterlist Page

More to be come...

please let me know if there is something you'd like to know about Alex that I can add!

#alex spencer #alex hunt #thomas hunt #thomas hunt x mc #thomas hunt x oc #red carpet diaries #hollywood u #lovealexhunt #alexandra hunt #alexandra spencer #choices #playchoices #choices game

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jamespotterthefirst · 2 years

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Power Couple (Ethan x MC)

Book: Open Heart, beyond Pairing: Dr. Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Dr. Lilac Allende) Word count: 1.2 K Warning: Suggestive language and slightly NS*FW at the end Prompt: #143. “Are you trying to turn me on or are you really just that oblivious?” Premise: During their first public appearance as Chief and Head of Edenbrook’s Diagnostics Team all eyes are on them but they only have eyes for each other.

A/N: Ana de Armas, my MC’s FC, looking so hot in that Venice dress inspired this one. Thank you anonymous for the prompt! I am still working through these!

“Is this okay?”

Lilac was all radiant smiles as she gestured down at the silk dress cascading around her. She waited for his reaction, lifting an expectant brow. With a start, he realized he had been moronically quiet from the moment she appeared through the elevator doors.

In his defense, words were insufficient to describe Lilac Allende in that coral dress billowing around her. It clung to her body at the dip of her waist, flowing freely around her with the splendor of a goddess. If the hotel lobby wasn't bustling with people, Ethan would have gladly knelt at her feet, her obedient supplicant. A cluster of crystals glittered at her neck, accentuating the sinful plunge of her neckline.

“You look—” he started in his typical fashion. “Far more beautiful than I can verbalize.”

Lilac blushed.

“Look at you, Dr. Ramsey,” she said, impressed. “Your compliments get more and more poetic every year.”

A series of cheers and whistling interrupted his response. Next thing he knew, they were surrounded by the grinning faces of their friends. Their revelry only grew louder as they assessed Ethan and Lilac's attire.

“Holy smokes!”

“You guys look so good together!” Sienna exclaimed, eyes glittering.

“Chief of Medicine and Head of Edenbrook's Diagnostics Team, bitches!” Bryce added with a cheer, earning himself looks from people nearby.

“You two are a certified power couple,” Aurora observed.

“Yeah! It's giving Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively for sure,” Elijah said with a laugh.

“That tracks,” Jackie said, appearing unimpressed. “Since Ramsey looks ready to kiss the ground Lilac walks on.”

Ethan flashed her a look that she expertly ignored.

“Hey, if a man doesn't worship his girl at every turn, then he doesn't deserve her,” Bryce said wisely.

There were more cheers of agreement.

“Okay, everyone! Before we go inside, we have to take a group selfie.” Sienna made sure to look directly at Ethan before adding, “Photos are non-negotiable!”

Much to his chagrin, Ethan was forced to pose to those dreaded selfies. That wasn't enough, of course. Sienna proceeded to take ridiculous couple pictures of him and Lilac in various poses. At one point, Bryce used his suit jacket to create a wind effect that sent Lilac's hair flying around her.

“Last one, I promise!” Sienna said when she saw the look on Ethan's face.

Minutes later, the group stood at the entrance of the event hall. Their friends laughed and chatted animatedly as they strolled into the room, not noticing how Lilac lingered behind. Ethan stopped right beside her.

“Are you alright?”

She nodded, but he still caught the way her fingers toyed with the strap of her purse.

“This is the first time we attend something like this since our promotions. It feels like a big deal.”

Wordlessly, he pulled her close, kissing her temple.

“It is,” he agreed. “Everyone of note in our field is here. I'm certain the gossip will be incessant. Do you wish to leave?”

Lilac sighed, her spine straightening with determination. “No. I hate running away,” she said. “To hell with all of them.”

Ethan laughed, throwing her an impressed look. The way her lips set in a determined line made him want to kiss her. He almost lamented the fact that they weren't going back to their hotel room anytime soon.

Arm in arm, they entered the ballroom.

At first, the ballroom full of their colleagues and peers failed to notice their entrance. They were too enraptured in their own conversations to pay them any mind. Soon, however, clusters of people noticed the new Edenbrook Chief of Medicine arm in arm with the young doctor leading the prestigious diagnostics team. Many were experts about hiding their intrigue, but Lilac caught reactions ranging from shocked to downright disapproving.

Ethan, meanwhile, appeared utterly unaffected.

He steered her through the throng, stopping to chat only with people he respected. Luckily, that number was low and they only mingled with no more than five groups. They were done with social obligation in less than an hour.

“I'll get us a drink,” Ethan said over the din of the music. “God knows we earned it.”

And with a quick kiss to the back of her hand, he made his way toward the bar. Lilac took that opportunity to find the nearest powder room. While she meant her impassioned “to hell with them all”, it was still exhausting to be on the receiving end of curious or judgmental glances. A moment by herself felt like peace.

Her reflection on the ornate mirror showed a cool and collected version of herself, one that she admired. With renewed resolve, she pushed all trepidation aside, focusing instead on reapplying her lipstick. When she was finished, she trekked back toward the party. A much larger, gold-gilded mirror in the hallway caught her attention. She stopped before it, rearranging her dress. She glanced over her shoulder, ensuring all was well with the back.

“It looks great from where I'm standing,” Ethan's voice said from behind her. Through the reflection, she could see him standing a few feet away holding two glasses with dark liquid.

Lilac laughed. She shifted her body to look at her reflection from a different angle, all while placing extra care in swaying her hips. Ethan moved closer, eyes locked on her through the mirror.

“Are you trying to turn me on,” he started darkly, pulling her body flush against his. The drinks lay forgotten on a nearby table. “Or are you really just that oblivious?”

This time, her laughter rang around the empty hallway.

“I'm anything but oblivious, babe. I'm fully aware of how much I turn you on.”

His response was a delicious growl at her ear that catalyzed a pleasant chill through her body. Lilac bit her lower lip and his heated gaze fell down to her lips through the mirror. Large, expert hands, meanwhile, brushed her hips as they moved upward. They reached the side of her breasts, fingers unabashedly delving under the fabric.

“You are so beautiful,” he whispered as he worked her.

Lilac whimpered, knees weak. The ministrations of his fingers, his fiery gaze on hers through the glass, and the risk of possibly being caught made her weak with dizzying pleasure. When he plucked lazily with his fingers, Lilac’s moan echoed around the hall.

“Someone will see us,” she whispered urgently.

Ethan let out a resigned sigh against her neck. With a pained look, he stopped his movements.

“You’re probably right.”

“Rain check?”

“Absolutely.”

Before Lilac could say anything else, he spun her to face him. Her lips ached for his, but instead of kissing her, he lowered himself to kneel before her. There was a devilish glint in his eye that made her body thrum for him.

“This is infinitely more compromising than what you were doing before.”

He didn’t respond. Instead, his hands delicately found their way under the silk of her skirt. Lilac watched him curiously, heart drumming against her chest.

His wandering fingers found the lace of her panties, thumbs hooking on the hem. With measured movements that were pure, blissful torture for her, he pulled them down.

“Those are mine,” she teased breathlessly, watching him stuff them in his trouser pocket. “They were expensive.”

“I know. I bought them for you.”

“So you’re taking them back.”

“Holding them,” he corrected, rising to his feet. In the golden glow of the hallway, he looked cool and casual— as though he hadn’t just claimed her panties as a souvenir. “You can get them back in our hotel room later. Call it an incentive to get the hell out of here as soon as possible.”

Note: Spoiler- she wants to get the hell out of there like yesterday but it’s 100000 xs more fun to watch this man suffer. He has to endure that party with his gf looking like a 15 out of ten and her panties in his pocket?

He really thought he did something.

But really, he played himself.

On another note: YBF 17 is done and will be posted in the next few days :)

Thank you everyone!

#open heart #ethan ramsey #ethan x mc #playchoices #ns*fw

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headoverheelsforramsey · 1 year

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What's your HC for the girl Tobias and Ethan fell for at med school?

Anon! Thank you so much for this question. I know this has been sitting for a while because I wanted to develop the HC thoroughly and didn't want to rush into it. I wanted to make beautifully flawed characters without putting the entire blame on one person. I don't know if I succeeded but I'd love to hear your thoughts about it.

The Hopkins Girl

Dr. Melissa Cabrera (FC : Jessica Alba)

Melissa Daniela Cabrera was brought up by a single mother who worked many odd jobs to provide for her and her sister, after she walked away from an abusive marriage.

She had always been focused, brilliant, straight A student. Valedictorian and top of her class. So the only difficulty she faced while joining the prestigious Johns Hopkins University was leaving her family alone at Seattle after completing her undergrad at University of Washington.

She was in the next graduating class after Ethan and Tobias.

Melissa didn't care for romance much. Rather she always thought she didn't have time for it as the only goal she had in her life was to stand beside her mom and support her.

She also gave up on men and relationships after witnessing the disastrous marriage her parents had and how it almost killed her mom to get a divorce and complete custody of her kids.

All was fine until she met Tobias Carrick. She was so charmed and fascinated by him that it broke down all her barriers and she desperately craved him, his attention or affection.

Tobias back then was quite a Playboy. Never having a serious relationship lasting more than a couple months. When Melissa finally declared her feelings, Tobias let her down slowly, he just wasn't interested in her and didn't find her attractive.

Melissa was heartbroken, but she was strong enough not to show it on her face. She decided to befriend Tobias instead, maybe not his love but atleast she would have his company and someday maybe his opinion would change.

The two started hanging out, and since Tobias and Ethan were quite inseparable back then Melissa also started hanging out with Ethan as well. The three became tight friends pretty fast.

Ethan was unaware of the history Tobias and Melissa shared. Having a lot in common between himself and Melissa he slowly started falling for her and so did Melissa.

After they became official, Tobias was happy for them but a small part of him was jealous. Jealous of the love they shared beyond lust and physical chemistry, jealous of his best friend, and he wondered how differently it would go if he hadn't said no to Melissa back then. But he never brought these feelings to the surface.

Fast forward to 6 months before Ethan and Tobias graduate. They had to submit a paper for their final term. Tobias was working alone but Ethan decided to team up with Melissa.

They both worked well together, but three days before the submission Melissa decided to remove Ethan's name from the paper and just submit it as her own.

Tobias knew about this but at this point he was tired of coming in second every semester. He knew he had to one-up Ethan if he wanted that spot in Edenbrook, he wasn't just going to sit back and let Ethan Ramsey have everything he deserved : the girl, the residency and the relationship. So Tobias decided to keep shut.

But lies don't stay buried forever, Ethan came to know about it and he was furious and shocked at the betrayal he had received from the two people he had trusted the most in the world. He begged the professor for some extra time and since his track record was very clean the prof decided to give him two extra days.

In the meantime Tobias' conscience had caught up with him, he felt guilty and apologized profusely, he even offered to put Ethan's name on his own paper. But Ethan was having none of it, he shut him out completely.

Melissa took opportunity of the mistrust between the two friends. She played the victim card, and fed Tobias lies on how Ethan would have done the same thing if he was in Tobias' place and he did nothing wrong. Tobias was just happy that someone would talk to him and see his point. And in a moment of hurt and comfort they slept together.

On graduation day, Ethan was still top of his class with his father cheering him on loudly. Tobias on the other hand came in second, his entire family and Melissa hollering as he walked the stage.

Melissa graduated next year at the top of her class with specialization in oncology. When she got matched into Harvard Medical School's residency. She didn't think twice before breaking up with Tobias. Because her number one dream in life was about to come true.

She is presently chief of Oncology at Mayo Clinic.

Tagging @tobias-carrick-appreciation-week Day : 2, @aprilchallenge "just want to be with you" and @openheartheadcanons

Also tagging @coffeeheartaddict2 here it this! And @jerzwriter because I really want to know your opinions on this. 💜

#open heart headcanon #ethan ramsey #tobias carrick #melissa cabrera #ethan x melissa x tobias #hopkins girl #cue the queue

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the-pale-goddess · 1 year

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E&T being dorks while filming each other reacting to the camera

#Q #ethan loves filming tiff because this is the only occasion on which she gets shy and he thinks it’s insanely cute #yes i’m making short clips now work is beyond stressful atm i needed sth to decompress #ily bye #ethan ramsey #ethan x mc #ethan ramsey x mc #hilde vs edits #ethan x tiffany #fc #tiffany addams

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jerzwriter · 1 year

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Something New

Book: Open Heart (Post Series)

Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC, F!OC x M!OC

Rating: Teen

Words: 2,100

Category: Fluff

Summary: It's a special day for Ethan, and his daughter, Emma, has a big surprise in store for him.

A/N: Alexandra Lenarychyk is my FC for Ethan & Kaycee's daughter, Emma. She recently posted a photo of her and a friend as children and now... and this idea was born. I hope you enjoy it. @choiceschallenge-may2023 | falling in love, childhood friends.

It felt like the rain hadn’t stopped all week, and Kaycee officially had enough. As she white-knuckled the steering wheel to avoid a large puddle in the middle of Storrow Drive, the meteorologist speaking on the radio nearly did her in.

… one more inch of rain, and we will have a record! And trust me, we’re getting at least another inch of rain today! This will officially be the wettest week in Boston’s history!

“Of course it is! I’m glad he’s so happy about it! But this is just….”

While Kaycee was becoming increasingly flustered, Emma was unphased. Blissfully smiling at a text she just received, it seemed like nothing would dampen her mood. But as her mother began spiraling, Emma slipped her phone into her pocket to offer an assist.

“Mom,” Emma interrupted. “It’s going to be OK. The party is still three days away. Let this rain get out of the way now.”

Kaycee turned to her daughter with a weary smile.

“But Emma, it’s supposed to rain Saturday, too.”

“So? Does the venue have an indoor space available?”

“It does,” Kaycee sighed.

“Well, there you go.”

“But it’s not as nice and… I want this to be perfect for your father. We all do.”

“I understand. The Ethan Ramsey finally agreed to retire….”

“Well… retire as much as the Ethan Ramsey can,” Kaycee laughed.

“True. I’m still astonished he even agreed to this party!”

“There may have been some arm twisting involved,” Kayce chuckled. “The Board really wants to honor him for all he’s given to Edenbrook through the years, but he would never agree to it. That’s why they called me in.”

“Smart move,” Emma grinned. “No one can convince him to do something like you can.”

“Or you,” Kaycee replied. “You’ve had him wrapped around your fingers since the day you were born!”

“So, you see! We’ll both be there, and everyone else Dad loves will be, too. That’s all that matters in the end. It will all work out, Mom. It always does.”

Kaycee squeezed her daughter’s hand as they approached a red light.

“You are a smart young woman,” she beamed. “Your parents must be so proud of you!”

“Yep. They taught me well.”

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All that worry was for naught; Saturday arrived, and it couldn’t have been a more glorious day. The sun shone in the azure sky, and not a single cloud was found on the horizon. A delicate breeze wafted the scent of roses through the air, and no wonder, it seemed every bud on the Eastern seaboard was adorning the patio where Ethan’s retirement reception was being held.

Emma was sitting alone at the table, nursing a glass of rose. She couldn’t help but smile as she watched her parents in the distance, laughing, socializing, even dancing… she had never seen her father so at ease. If only the same could be said for her. Her eyes anxiously ricocheted between the entrance and stealing quick glances at her phone. The pattern repeated until, finally, a warm glow spread on her face. A tuft of dark hair was all she saw at first, but she didn’t need anymore to know that it was him. Before he even saw her, she was at his side, playfully pulling him behind a flower wall and lovingly peppering him with kisses.

“Emm… mmm.”

She silenced him with a kiss, and as much as he wanted to pull away, he knew resistance was futile. The man was putty in her hands. Still, his warm cocoa eyes shot open when he remembered where they were. He had to retain some control, at least for now.

“Emma…” he whispered, gently pushing her away. “What are you doing?”

“Isn’t that clear?” she sang in response. “I’ve missed you, Julio.”

“It’s only been two days,” he smiled as Emma mocked indignance.

“Are you saying you didn’t miss me?” she pouted.

The young man couldn’t keep a straight face but managed to keep his laughter low enough to avoid attention.

“Has anyone ever told you you’re impossible, Emma Rose?”

“Mmm, frequently. But you love me this way.” With a playful kiss, she nudged him forward. “Come on, let’s go join the party.”

While Emma was happily on her way, Julio turned pale as a ghost. Reaching for her hand, he brought her to a halt.

“Emma… you’re sure this is a good idea, right?”

“What?” she questioned with a tilt of her head. “Julio, we’ve been best friends since second grade. My mother invited you personally… how could there be a problem?”

“The problem is… I’m not just your best friend anymore.”

“Oh, that’s a problem,” she winked coquettishly, and Julio looked like an impish schoolboy once again.

“I’m glad you find this so amusing,” he snickered. “Just promise you’ll visit me after your father lands me in the hospital.”

“Mmm…” she hummed with a wicking grin. “At least Dad’s retired now, so you won’t have to worry about seeing him. Uncle Tobias or my Aunt Sienna will take good care of you after you’re admitted.”

“It’s so much fun being in love with a comedian,” he smirked. “You know, if law school doesn’t work out for you, it’s a valid career choice.”

“I agree. But seriously, Julio. Six months is long enough to keep what we have under wraps. It’s time to let the whole world know.”

“I agree, mi amor. But… maybe your father’s retirement banquet isn’t the best time and place to make the announcement?”

“Well, it’s not like I’m telling him before his speech,” she grinned. “That would be stupid. My Mom is going to be over the moon.”

“Yes… and your dad is going to kill me.”

“My dad loves you,” she laughed.

“Your Dad loved your best friend, Julio. He loved the little boy who always ripped the cheese off his pizza to give to you because he knew you loved it so much. He loved your friend who jumped in to take you to the prom when whatever that asshole’s name was….”

“Roy.”

“Yes! When Roy stood you up at the last second. He loved the man who hopped in his car to drive from Hopkins to Princeton in the middle of a blizzard just to make sure you were OK after your accident.”

“Well, he did think that last one was a little idiotic.” She put her hands on her hips and did her best Ethan imitation. “Son, while I appreciate what you did. But Emma was already safe, and you could have been killed!”

“I could have been,” he said, brushing a stray curl from her face. “But did he think I could hear that my Emma was in the hospital and I wouldn’t move heaven and earth to get to her?”

“Mmmm, but I wasn’t your Emma then,” she teased.

“You were always my Emma.”

Overcome, Emma leaned forward, and the young couple’s lips met in a passionate kiss. It wasn’t that they didn’t care that two hundred of her family’s closest friends and colleagues were on the other side of the wall… but, at that moment, they were the only two people in the world. Emma pulled back and lovingly gazed into his eyes for a moment before kissing him again. Lost in a world of their own until…

“Ethan!” Kaycee signed with relief. “I’ve been looking for you! It’s time to make your speech, and…oh….”

Emma’s body froze; she tucked her head into the crook of Julio’s neck and prayed that her alarm would go off and ensure this was just a dream. But her boyfriend's racing heart, and her father’s screaming silence made it very clear… it was not.

“Oh, shit,” she muttered softly.

An astonished Kaycee bit her lower lip and looked nervously between her husband, daughter, and the young man who wanted the Earth to swallow him whole. Her heart was thundering for a second, then she broke into the biggest smile.

“Juilo!” she beamed, pulling him into a hug. “I’m so glad you were able to make it! And just in time for Ethan’s speech!” Kaycee turned to Ethan, imploring him with her eyes. “Isn’t that wonderful, Ethan?”

But Ethan hadn’t heard his wife’s words, nor anything else. He looked even taller when he stood like this, erect, face set in stone, seething in uncomfortable silence.

“Uh, Ethan,” Julio fumbled. “Congratulations… sir… I’m really glad I could be here for….”

“I bet you are,” Ethan bristled.

“Dad,” Emma jumped in. “I’m sorry you had to find out like this. Julio and I planned on telling you both today after the party. It’s just that….”

“…he had to paw my daughter like a wild animal during one of the pivotal moments in my life first.”

“Oh, Ethan, for heaven’s sake,” Kaycee groaned with a shake of her head.

“It was a kiss, Dad! It’s not as if we were getting naked!”

“Emma, please think of better words….” Julio shivered.

“How long?” Ethan snapped. “How long has this been going on?”

“For six months,” Emma replied.

“For six… for six… for six months you’ve been sneaking around behind our backs?”

Kaycee moved next to her husband and nudged his arm. “Ethan, our daughter is twenty-two years old. Can you stop acting like this… it’s embarrassing.”

Ignoring her, he stared daggers at Julio. “And you kept this from me?”

“Ethan…” Julio started.

“I think you should revert to calling me Dr. Ramsey.”

“All right, Dr. Ramsey…. I really wish we could have told you the way we planned. But trust me, Emma and I didn’t want to disrespect or hurt you. It’s just… we’ve been best friends most of our lives, and before we told everyone, we just wanted to be sure….”

“Sure of what?” Ethan interrupted.

“That this was it. That we were really… in love…,” Julio took Emma’s hand. “I love your daughter, sir. I think I always have. I regret that you found out this way, but I don’t regret loving her. I don’t regret the last six months, though I have some regrets that it took us both so long to see what was right before our eyes this entire time.”

Ethan turned to his daughter with sadness in his eyes. “You kept this from your Mom and me for six months?”

“Oh, Ethan, stop!” Kaycee spat. “Shall I drag Alan in here to tell them how long we were together before you told him?”

“Kaycee,” Ethan whispered. “This isn’t the time….”

“It’s exactly the time. Ethan… this is wonderful news!” Turning to Emma and Julio, she squealed. “Oh my God, you tow…. You’re in love?”

“Mom, I’m so in love and, Dad, Mom is right… this is wonderful. You always told me you wanted me to find someone who would love me the way you love Mom and… well… I have.”

“She has…” Julio whispered. “I swear.”

Kaycee wrapped her arms around the young couple. “You know there is no one in the world that we’d rather see Emma with! This is the best gift you could have given us today…. Right, Ethan?”

Ethan’s shoulders visibly dropped as his expression softened, his eyes meeting Emma’s, and he swore she looked like she was six years old again when she smiled at him.

“I suppose… I suppose it could be worse,” he mumbled.

“Kind of like she looks appropriate?” Kaycee mocked.

“Thank you, Dad.”

Ethan stepped forward and embraced his daughter. “I am happy for you, baby. It’s just hard to accept that you’re not my little girl anymore.”

“And here I would have thought paying four years of tuition at Princeton would have handled that?”

“You had inherit your mother’s sass, didn’t you?”

“Would you have had it any other way?” Emma giggled.

“No,” Ethan smiled, tears welled in his eyes. “That’s exactly how I hoped you would be.”

“Good! And Dad, I’m grown now… but you know I will always be your little girl.”

“That’s it,” Kaycee said, handing Ethan a tissue. “Make him cry before his speech, sweetheart.”

Ethan approached Julio and extended his hand, and when the young man went to take it, he pulled him into a hug.

“I’ve always liked you, Julio, and I am happy for the two of you. But after my speech… we’re having a talk.”

“Absolutely, Dr. Ramsey.”

“Please… let’s go back to Ethan.”

“Gladly,” Julio smiled.

“Now, I hate to interrupt this love fest, but you have a speech to give, dear. Let’s go!”

“Yes, dear….” Ethan sighed.

They began to walk off when Ethan turned around.

“Emma… Julio… would you like to join your mother and me on the podium?”

The young lovers looked at each other and smiled. “We’d be honored,” Emma replied.

Kaycee wrapped her arm around Emma and gushed. “Tonight, you are giving me all the details, young lady… I mean all the details!”

As the two women walked ahead, Ethan put his arm around Julio.

“I still plan on talking to you after the speech,” he assured.

“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Julio laughed. “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

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