Let's Be A Family!!!
IP.1
Blue Writer(Author)
Hey guys!
Blue Writer(Author)
I am a author of this story.
Blue Writer(Author)
So, you’re probably here to read the story.
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But hold up, this one’s a little different.
Blue Writer(Author)
This chapter is just me sharing my thoughts about the story.
Blue Writer(Author)
If you were only here for the story, this is your chance to Skip the chapter.
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Still here? Great! Let's get started.
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First of all, please like and support the story.
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I’m not going to ask for this in every chapter, so it would mean a lot.
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Second, this is my first story, but it’s actually connected to other stories I’ll post in the future.
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So, make sure to follow to stay updated!
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And third, English is not my first language, so if you find any mistakes, please let me know so I can edit and improve it.
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Alright, that's enough talking — let’s jump into the story!
Ep.1
Elandor City Airport — Late Afternoon
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
[tugging at Lizzie’s hand] Mommyyy, look! The planes are sooo big! Can we ride another one?
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[smiling, adjusting her handbag] Not today, sweetheart. We’ve just landed, remember? Stay close, okay?
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
But I wanna run!
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[holds her tighter] No running, Miss Keeley Hall. Big airport, big chance to get lost.
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
[Pouts] Okay...
They walk through the arrival gate — city lights gleam through the glass. The smell of coffee, the hum of luggage wheels, the sound of Elandor City breathing again after years.
A familiar voice. Lizzie turns — Amanda rushes through the crowd, waving one hand, the other clutching a designer purse.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
Amanda! Oh my God
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
Girl, look at you! It’s been forever!
They hug — tight, like time just folded between them.
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
And this little munchkin— oh my gosh, Keeley! You got so big!
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
[Hiding behind Lizzie], peeking out shyly Hi...
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
[Grinning, pulls out a bar of chocolate] Peace offering?
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
[Eyes widen] My favorite! Thank you, Auntie Amanda!
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Laughs softly] You still remember her favorite one, huh?
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
Of course! You think I’d forget my goddaughter’s chocolate of choice? Please. Anyway— come on, you two. You’re staying with me and Daniel tonight.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Hesitates] Oh, Amanda... you just got married. I don’t want to disturb you guys.
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
[Mock gasp] Disturb? Girl, I’d love the company—
Lizzie Hall(FL)
I mean it. We’ll stay at the hotel near the hospital. It’s fine, really.
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
[Crosses arms] You never change, do you? Always miss independent.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Smiles apologetically] Maybe just trying to be polite.
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
Ugh. Fine. But I’m driving you there. No arguing.
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
[Giggles] Mommy always argues!
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
[Laughs] She sure does!
An hour later — Amanda’s car stops in front of a cozy downtown hotel. She helps with the luggage, gives Keeley a little wink, and turns to Lizzie.
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
Don’t forget — tomorrow’s the hospital anniversary, yeah? You got your speech ready?
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Sighs lightly] I’ll polish it tonight.
Amanda Potter(FL's friend)
Good. Don’t stay up too late, Hall. Welcome home.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
Thanks... it feels strange saying that.
Amanda waves, drives off. Lizzie watches the taillights fade into the Elandor night, holding Keeley’s small hand.
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
Mommy?
Lizzie Hall(FL)
Yes, baby?
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
Do you think there’s ice cream in this hotel?
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Smiles softly] Let’s find out.
Ep.2
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Soft jazz hums in the background. Lizzie and Keeley sit at a small round table near the window, two scoops of vanilla ice cream melting slowly in their bowls.
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
[Giggles] Mommy, this ice cream’s sooo cold! My teeth are freezing!
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Laughing softly] Then slow down, little snow monster.
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
But it’s too yummy!
Lizzie smiles, watching her daughter’s face light up. For a moment, everything feels perfect — until Keeley’s spoon stops mid-air. Her eyes fix on something across the café.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Noticing] Hey, what’s wrong, baby?
Keeley doesn’t answer. She’s staring at a family at another table — a father tossing his toddler in the air, the mother laughing so loud it echoes.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Follows her gaze, quiets…]
She takes a breath and reaches for Keeley’s hand.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
You know what? After this, we should watch your favorite movie — the one with the dancing panda. What do you think?
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
[Slow Voice] Mommy… why don’t I have a daddy?
Lizzie freezes. The café noise blurs — just her and Keeley now.
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
Am I a bad kid?
A tear slips down Keeley’s cheek before she can stop it.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Softly, wiping her tear] Oh, sweetheart… no, no, you’re not bad. You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
But other kids—
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Gently interrupting] Other kids have different stories. Some kids have two parents, some only one, and some… none at all.
She smiles faintly, her voice steady but eyes misting.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
You know, your mommy once didn’t have any parents either. But that didn’t make me bad. It made me strong. And it brought me to you.
Keeley Hall(FL's daughter)
[Sniffles] So… I’m not missing anything?
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Kisses her forehead] No, baby. You have me. And I have you. That’s more than enough.
Keeley smiles again — small, brave — and spoons the last of her ice cream.
Later — In the hotel room
Keeley falls asleep halfway through the movie, soft music still playing from the TV. Lizzie turns off the light, lifts her gently into bed, and tucks the blanket up to her chin.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Whispering, brushing a strand of hair from Keeley’s face] My angel…
Her mind drifts — to a cold night years ago, rain falling, the faint cry of a baby outside a small orphanage door. Her hands trembling as she lifted Keeley for the first time.
Lizzie Hall(FL)
[Softly, to herself] You’re my only family… and my whole world.
She leans down, kisses Keeley’s forehead, and lets the night hum quietly around them.
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