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Post by celticbear on May 28, 2013 18:02:27 GMT -5
Emily! Great Christmas for Emmet and Emily! Hope all goes the same for Alyssa and Colm! Really looking forward to the Harkin Christmas Party!
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Post by minnie_emily on Jun 17, 2013 19:50:33 GMT -5
i'm sorry it's been awhile you guys i promise i'm working on it! just been so bysy!
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Post by minnie_emily on Jun 22, 2013 6:15:48 GMT -5
*Okay, so sorry it's been awhile. Just busy at home here. This update was written by Alyssa Schaefer. It was edited to fit. Enjoy* ___________________________________________________
After Emily and Emmet left around 9:30, they had finished their coffee. "So, me mam won't be expecting us until around 2 this afternoon. Let's go for a run while the sun is out." Colm said getting up from his chair. "Sounds good to me." Alyssa smiled. They pulled on their running clothes and headed out onto the sidewalk. There were only a few people out and even fewer shops open. "Man, you Irish do take holidays seriously." Alyssa said glancing around. "Nobody works unless they absolutely have to." Colm said wrapping his arm around her. "I wish New York was like that." She sighed. "It's nice having things slow down even in the big city here." Colm laughed. The two of them took Colm's usual running path which was blanketed in a thin cover of soft snow. Colm had bent down to tie his shoe, when *smack* he was hit square in the back of the knee with a snowball. "Ow, hey." He laughed turning around. Big mistake, because as soon as he faced Alyssa, another came straight for his chest. "Ugh, hey! No fair!" He yelled grabbing his own handful of snow. They ran around like children having a snowball fight right there in the park. Colm was chasing Alyssa who had snow covering her hair. He ran for her, she tried to dodge him but his long legs were giving him the advantage and he grabbed her waist, pulling her to the ground on top of his lap. The pair collapsed in a fit of giggles into the snow. They lay there making snow angels until they were both sufficiently frozen to the bone. They trudged back to the flat. Colm let Alyssa have the first shower while he made tea. Colm sipped his tea and checked his email. He had an email from his younger brother Mark. *Hey Colm, mam told me you were bringing a girl home for the holiday. Can't wait to meet her. Was about time. Started to worry there for a bit, no I'm joking. Anyways, I hope we're still on for going up to the new football pitch when the snow melts. Missed you while you were away on tour. Ireland's glad to have ye home, big bro. Love, Mark.*
When Alyssa was out of the shower, Colm took his. By about 1:45 both of them were dressed and ready to make the twenty minute drive to Colm's parents house. Colm put the gifts in the car and they set off down the road. ___________________________________________________
While they were driving Alyssa was chewing her nails. Colm glances over and watches her do this for a moment before taking her hand. "Hey, what's going on up there?" He said softly. "I don't know...I'm just nervous. What if they don't like me?" Alyssa sighed. "Nonsense. They are going to just love ye." He laughed. "But what if they don't?" She persisted. "Well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. We could just run away together if we must." He laughed again. "Ugh, Colm Joseph Keegan. Tsk tsk. A pure Catholic boy, run off with a woman?" She mocked. "Yeah, yeah I know. Plus I doubt you'd let me get away with something like that." He said glancing over. "Not in a million years." She laughed.
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Post by celticbear on Jun 22, 2013 18:21:07 GMT -5
Great Job! I'm sure the Keegan's are going to Love Alyssa! Still patiently waiting for Christmas At The Harkin House!
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Post by minnie_emily on Jun 28, 2013 10:27:47 GMT -5
Colm parked his car in front of a nicely sized home on the edge of town. There were already several cars in the driveway. "Well, here we are. It's not much, but it's me home....hmm...Everyone must have spent the night last night. Looks like we're last to get here...." He said as he got out to retrieve the presents. The pair walked up the front steps and into the mud room. "Hey! Happy Christmas!" Someone shouted as they leaped down the stairs nearly knocking Colm over in the process. "Oomph, haha Happy Christmas Mark." Colm laughed hugging his youngest brother. "I missed you so much! Don't stay away so long next time." Mark said as he planted his feet on the ground. "Mam's waiting on ye." He said as he grabbed Colm's arm pulling him to the den. "Mark, slow down a bit. This is Alyssa. Me gal." Colm said gesturing to Alyssa. "Hey. How ye doin', Happy Christmas." Mark said still walking. "Been away from home too long I guess." Colm said to Alyssa, shaking his head. "I guess so." Alyssa laughed. "Mam, Colm's home!!!" Mark shouted into the kitchen. A thin blonde woman emerged from the kitchen wiping her hands on her apron. "Oh, there you are!" His mom said as she hugged him. "Happy Christmas mam. This is Alyssa." He said gesturing towards her. "Ah yes, the little American girl. Happy Christmas dear. I hope our Colm is treating you well, how do you like Ireland so far?" His mam bubbled. "Happy Christmas, Mrs. Keegan. Yes, he is treating me very well. I haven't seen too much of it to be honest. I enrolled in classes at UCD for this spring so I'm quite excited." Alyssa smiled. "Well that's delightful, come come the rest of the family can't wait to meet ye." Colm's mam led Alyssa by the elbow into the den to meet Colm's father, brothers and their wives and children. Introductions were made and Colm greeted the rest of his family. Colm's eldest brother John's wife Ann was helping their mam in the kitchen. When dinner was ready they all sat down to eat. After dinner they all gathered in the living room to take pictures and open gifts. Colm's mam knitted him a quilt to put on his bed in his new place. "Colm darling, why don't you take Alyssa on a tour of the house? I'm sure she'd love to see it." His mam chimed. "I would very much like that actually." Alyssa giggled. Colm took Alyssa's hand and led her through the house. "And this, was me old room. Mark has since turned it into a game room since he's all alone here now." Colm laughed. "I didn't know you guys had a garden." Alyssa smiled as she peered out the window facing the backyard. "Yeah, I mean it's kinda snowy out there but we do have that porch swing." Colm said putting his arm around her waist. "Ooh sounds cozy." She giggled. They went back downstairs. Colm grabbed the new quilt he had been given and led Alyssa to the porch swing out back. He wrapped them up in it and they cuddled underneath of it for a while, talking. "They really like ye. Told ye so.." Colm laughed. "I know I know." Alyssa said softly punching his arm. I'm glad you came to spend Christmas with me darlin'. I really think this is the first of many more holidays spent with ye." Colm said kissing the top of her head. "I think so too." Alyssa yawned as she rested her head back against his chest. They sat in silence until it started getting dark and a light snow began falling. "Well, looks like we best get a move on before the snow starts really coming down." Colm said hoisting Alyssa to her feet. The pair said their goodbyes, hugs went around. Colm gathered the gifts and they set off towards home again. When they got home Emily and Emmet weren't home quite yet and so they fed Roger, emptied the dishwasher, showered, changed and climbed into bed. ___________________________________________________________
*Next update will be the Harkin's Christmas party and New Years.*
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Post by celticbear on Jun 28, 2013 11:29:06 GMT -5
I knew Colm's family would adore Alyssa! Loved the cuddle scene in the porch swing and having it lightly snow was a Romantic Christmas Touch! The party at the Harkin's is going to be epic! Because that is where Kevin and Sioban find out they are going to be Grandparents! And a Wedding is about to happen really soon!
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Post by minnie_emily on Jul 7, 2013 13:05:54 GMT -5
"Roger, please get off me." Emmet said groggily into his pillow as Roger walked across his back and legs to wake up Emily. Emily got herself out of bed, took care of Roger then walked to the kitchen to make coffee. Emmet and herself got in late last night, it was nearly midnight. She came back with two cups of coffee. "Here Irish." She said as she set the mug on his night table and kissed his cheek. "Mmmm...no..I'm staying in bed. I think I pulled a muscle last night playing footy with Aaron." He groaned. "Aww, sweetheart." She laughed. "We don't have to be at the Harkin's until what, eight?" Emmet said leaning to his side. "Around there, yeah. So we'll want to leave here around five or so." Emily said as she rubbed his shoulder. Emmet sat up and took the coffee from her hand. "You make good coffee Princess." He smiled. "Thanks hon." She said as she got up. "I'll make you something to eat while you take a shower, and if your shoulder still hurts I'll bring you some aspirin." She added. "Thanks love." He said as he hoisted himself up off the bed. Emily went into the kitchen and made Emmet his favorite, a full Irish breakfast. Or at least an attempt at it. When Emmet was out of the shower, he dressed himself and made his way to the kitchen. "Good morning." He said as he came up behind Emily who was sitting at the kitchen island doing a crossword puzzle. He kissed her cheek as he sat down next to her. "Breakfast is almost ready." She said as she set her pen down. Emmet chuckled to himself as she got up to busy herself over the stove again. "Alright, here ya go. Don't judge me too harshly, this is the first time I've ever made a breakfast like this." She laughed setting the plate in front of him. "Looks wonderful dear. Thank you." He said as she sat back down next to him and continued her crossword while she nibbled a piece of bacon. "So, big plans today?" She asked. "Well, was going to go to my P.O. box and grab some more fan mail. Finish answering the rest of what we have here." He told her. "Alright. Sounds good. I was hoping maybe you could also show me around a bit and take me some tourist type places." She giggled as he rolled his eyes. "You mean take you around Dublin some more? Or out where I'm from?" He said as he wrapped an arm around her waist. "Well, I'd love to see more of Mullingar. If you'll show me." She said coyly. "Alright. I can do that." He laughed. The two of them finished breakfast and headed out the door to Emmet's P.O. box once more. ____________________________________________________________
Colm had gotten up early and went for a morning run before Alyssa had woken up. He returned about an hour later to find her still abed. "Hey sleepyhead, wake up." He whispered softly brushing the hair from her cheek. "Mmmm, good morning dear." Alyssa sighed slowly opening her eyes. "Where have you been?" She said eyeing him. He was dressed, his face was flushed with color and he had snow in his hair. "Out. Now come on, get dressed we have a big day ahead." He smiled and bounded from the room. Alyssa shook her head and got herself up. She walked into the kitchen about ten minutes later to find Colm sitting at the counter picking at a bowl of cereal for breakfast. "What's going on?" She said grabbing herself a cup of coffee. "Oh nothing, just in a great mood he said finally giving up on breakfast and putting the dish in the sink. "So, can I say something?" Colm said as Alyssa sat down. "Sure, what's on your mind?" Alyssa chimed. "Okay, well yesterday me Da pulled me aside before we had dinner and he asked me if my intentions with you were serious or not. Because I had never brought a lass home to meet my folks before ye know..." Colm said as he sipped his coffee. "And I had told him they were pretty serious even though we haven't known each other for more than a few weeks. I mean, I really like ye, and I....I think I'm fallin' for ye. An..." He paused and drew a slow breath. "I thought about what me Da had said...I would like this to be considered serious. I don't truly want to rush into anything but I want you to know I care about you and wouldn't want ye ta go anywhere...so..." He paused and pulled a small ring box from his shirt. "I bought ye this." He said as he opened it to reveal a gold Claddagh ring. Alyssa gasped. "Oh, oh my gosh Colm. Wow. I...wow. Thank you." She said as she pulled him into her arms. He slipped the ring gently on her finger and kissed her. ___________________________________________________________
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Post by celticbear on Jul 7, 2013 18:28:56 GMT -5
Love Emily's attempt at a full Irish Breakfast and Roger Waking Emmet up! Also Love how tongue tied Colm was giving Alyssa the ring! Can't wait to see what Happens at the Harkin Party!
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Post by minnie_emily on Jul 8, 2013 16:48:34 GMT -5
"Honey let's go! We have to get a move on!" Alyssa shouted at Colm from the hallway. "Alright alright I'm coming!" He smiled as he padded down the hall. The foursome piled into Colm's car and set off for Donegal. While Colm drove the girls were in the backseat gushing over Alyssa's new ring. Emmet of course couldn't help but jab at his mate for being such a softy all of a sudden. They laughed and joked most of the three hour drive. When Colm finally parked the car in front of the Harkin's only a few cars were there. Of course they saw Keith's bus and Rebecca's car. It looked like Laura's and Ryan's cars were there as well but so far that looked like it. The four of them walked inside to find Keith, Ryan and Keith's dad sitting on the front room chatting. "Happy Christmas all." Colm said as himself and Emmet sat down to join them while the girls went to the kitchen. Laura, Treena, Rebecca, several of Rebecca's friends and Sioban, Keith's mom, were in the kitchen chatting. "Happy Christmas ladies!" Laura said hugging them. The girls chatted while they helped Sioban cook. Treena told Emily and Alyssa all about how Keith bought a house for them when the baby finally arrives. "How did Keith's parents take the news?" Emily wanted to know. "Well, better than I thought they would. Sioban is excited. She's throwing us a baby shower. Keith said we shouldn't tell Sharon, for safety reasons." She laughed. "Hey, where's Colleen? I don't see her. Neil wasn't out there either." Alyssa said looking around. "Ah, they must be running late. You know Neil. Such a primper." Laura laughed. Once the food was prepared and laid out the ladies traveled to the den to join the boys. Not long after, more guests started showing up and the festivities commenced. It was around ten o'clock when Neil finally showed up, with Nicole in tow and Colleen nowhere to be seen. Neil looked in a foul mood. He sat by himself over in the corner and was pouting. Alyssa decided she best go talk to Nicole and find out what was going on, seeing as how Neil was never one to be in a bad mood. "Hey, what's going on? Where's Colleen?" Alyssa asked Nicole. "New York." She said hotly. "What? Why?" Alyssa said concerned. "Her and Neil had a huge fight yesterday at his parents house and she stormed out and left." Nicole explained. "A fight? About what?" She asked. "Well Neil pulled some strings and got her an interview at the radio station in Dublin, but they offered her an entry level position because they won't just hand her a show host job. She turned it down, came back to Neil's place and threw a fit that he should have worked harder to get her a job. They fought and fought and Christmas morning they went to his parents house and his mam asked Colleen what her plans were, she made a big stink about not being able to be a radio host and they fought again. She stormed out and left. Neil called me last night after he got home, Colleen had taken her stuff and left. I went over and spent the night last night trying to calm him down. He's so angry. He worked hard to get her that interview and she threw that away." Nicole said exasperated. "Oh, oh wow." Alyssa said heavily. "Yeah I'm not sure what is going to happen now." Nicole said grabbing a cup and walking away. As the party drew to a close in the wee hours of the morning and people either passed out of left, the girls were helping Sioban clean up around the house. "We'll be having a house warming party next weekend and we'll finish planning the wedding then. Keith wants to have the wedding at the end of January." Treena said. "Well, we'll be sure to help m'dear." Sharon said as she walked with Treena to the kitchen. Emmet and Colm were passed out next to Keith. Neil, Ryan, Nicole and Laura had left a few hours earlier. Once the dishes were done Sharon bid the girls adieu and left. Emily and Alyssa went upstairs to bed. Treena slept in Keith's room and they went with Bex. ___________________________________________________________
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Post by celticbear on Jul 8, 2013 18:10:51 GMT -5
Emily! Love the Harkin Party! Too bad about Colleen and Neil, but that leaves the door wide open for Nicole! Also got a kick out of Keith,Emmet and Colm passed out together on the couch! I know there are going to be some Heavy Fireworks Between Keith and Sharon on our Wedding Day! And it's sweet that Sioban is going to give me a Baby Shower!
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Post by minnie_emily on Jul 13, 2013 2:01:10 GMT -5
the house warming party will happen on january 4th after new years. the wedding will be on the 18th. a saturday. could you write me an update for it while i work on the new years one and some of the house warming party?
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Post by minnie_emily on Jul 16, 2013 16:44:51 GMT -5
"Alright, I think this is going to be awesome. You two are in for a treat." Colm bubbled as they walked through the crowded streets of Dublin. "Oh we are, are we?" Emily piped back sarcastically. "Oooohhhh yeah girls, the party scene on New Year's is killer. Party central!" Emmet said as he grabbed at Emily's waist as he walked past her to stop short in front of her. "Oomph. Emmet what the..?" Emily said as she bumped into his bicep. "Emmet?" A thin blonde woman said as she walked towards him. "Emmet is..is that you?" She called. Emmet stood, deer in the headlights look. Frozen. "Rebecca. Oh...hey." He finally sheepishly snapped out of it and waved. His face was bright red. Colm quickly came to his mate's aid. "Hey Rebecca. How's it going? How was India? You release that new album yet? No? Oh, oh well that's too bad. Well, nice chatting to ye but we must be off now. Come on Em. Ladies." He said grabbing Emmet's shoulders and trying to lead him off. "Ah...wait. Emmet...can can we chat?" She called behind him. Emmet turned towards Emily. Emily nodded. "Go ahead. We'll be over here." She smiled.
Emily already knew about Rebecca. She could tell after they released that first youtube duet. After the second, she was positive though. Emily had been heartsick over the presumed goings on between the two. But she had to just keep reminding herself he lived a world away and she was just one of millions of fans. Then, one day in mid october the video duets and tweeting back and forth stopped. Everyone had known they were an item and now they knew the item was no more. Without either even saying one word.
"Emmet, I...I just wanted to apologize. I was wrong. I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. The way we left things...when I left..I...I want you back, Emmet....I.." He cut her off. "I'm sorry Rebecca but that won't happen. I'm with Em now and I'm in love. You have no chance." He said sharply and turned away from her. "Emmet, wait. Please hear me out." She said following him. "No Rebecca. I'm sorry. You had your chance, you blew it. I am done. You were the one who walked away. Now it's my turn. I have to get back to my lady." He huffed as he whipped around the corner away from her. He briskly walked back to Emily, wrapped his arm around her and hurried her off. "What was that all about?" Colm asked, noticing Emmet's cheeks were flushed. "Nothing. Let's just get some coffee and find us a good spot okay?" He said as he kissed the top of Emily's head. She knew it had been a confrontation but she also knew that was before they met and she had no right.
They walked into the local Starbucks to get coffee and warmed up. The girls grabbed a table while the lads got the drinks. The four of them sat in silence for awhile. "First New Years kiss..." Alyssa nudged at Emily. "Boy oh boy...that makes us sound pretty lame doesn't it?" Emily said sarcastically back. The boys snickered. "What?" Alyssa said slugging Colm's shoulder. "Ah nothing girls. Glad we can make this a special memory for ye." Colm said. As midnight drew closer the foursome made their way outside to the crowded square. They squeezed their way to a spot where the girls could see the ball drop. Emmet wrapped his arms around Emily's waist. Colm had a firm grip on Alyssa's waist. "TEN, NINE, EIGHT, SEVEN, SIX, FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!" The crowd shouted. Emmet whipped Emily around and dipped her backwards as he kissed her. Colm had lifted Alyssa off the ground and wrapped his fingers in her hair as he kissed her. When the excitement was all over, the square slowly emptied as people made their way to parties or back home. "Ladies, it's up to you, would you like to find a party and go dance or go back home?" Colm asked as they sauntered through the streets. "Me cousin Barry is having a party. He does every year. We can go 'round see what's going on over there?" Emmet chimed. "That sounds like fun sweetheart, lead the way." Emily laughed. The four of them spent the rest of the night at Emmet's cousin's place. Laughing, drinking and dancing. When the sun was finally cresting over the mountains they decided it was about time to head on home. They walked through the door, Emmet took care of Roger and they climbed right into bed.
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Post by celticbear on Jul 16, 2013 18:04:58 GMT -5
Loved how Emmet,Emily,Alyssa and Colm spent New Years Eve! Glad Emmet stood up to his Ex like he did! Will write the Wedding and send it to your Nox inbox or do you want me to send it to your CT web-site inbox.
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Post by minnie_emily on Jul 19, 2013 21:59:35 GMT -5
sorry y'all. the next update will be posted next week. i didn't bring my laptop.
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Post by minnie_emily on Dec 16, 2013 22:49:46 GMT -5
wow you guys i'm more than sorry i abandoned this. but truth be told i've lost all motivation for it.i...i'm sorry. but this is done.
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