Danso and Family
Thrown onto the street for being gay, Danso uses his wits and his superpowers to help other homeless children, each one younger than the last. When he finds himself caring for an infant teleporter, however, he finally seeks help from SPOON -- and finds a new mother for all of them. This is their story.
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"A Sting in the Tail" 10-06-15
Summary: How Lakia gained superpowers.
Characters: Lakia
Guest stars: Peter John "PJ" Perkins
Prompted by DW users shiori_makiba and rix_scaedu
Sponsored by general fund
"A Level of Protection" 4-11-17 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Two young soups deal with the challenges of surviving life on the street.
Characters: Danso/Blankie, Hadyn/Boomer
Prompted by DW user moongoddessgirl and Origfic Bingo Card 4-3-17
Sponsored by DW user janetmiles
"The Ones Who Would Do Anything" 5-17-14 (Creative Jam)
Summary: After Danso has been kicked onto the streets, he finds a family of his own and does his best to provide for them. Sometimes that means knowing when to ask for help.
Characters: Danso/Blankie, Boomer/Hadyn, Whipcrack/Lakia, Howl/Nathaniel, Poof/Rosita
Guest stars: Groundhog, the Muffler/Hannah, Granny Whammy
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Cottoncandy Bingo Card 3-30-14
Free perk
"The Making of a Man" 5-18-14 (Creative Jam)
Follows "The Ones Who Would Do Anything"
Summary: Danso has trouble trusting Hannah to take care of his family, and difficulty letting her take care of him too.
Characters: Danso, Hannah
Guest stars: Hadyn, Lakia, Rosita, Nathaniel
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Origfic Bingo Card 10-6-13
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Folding Fire and Water" 5-20-15
Summary: Hannah encourages Hadyn to give yoga a fair try. The results surprise Hadyn.
Characters: Hadyn
Guest stars: Hannah, Marcia Reed
Prompted by Wellness Toolbox Bingo Card 5-2-15
Sponsored by DW user janetmiles
"Like Unformed Clay" 6-3-14
Summary: Danso is having a hard time getting back into the "teen" role as he tries to adapt to going back to school.
Characters: Danso
Guest stars: Noah Romero
Prompted by LJ users rix_scaedu, pocketnaomi, and Cottoncandy Bingo Card 3-30-14
Sponsored by DW user dialecticdreamer
"Pine Cones and Pussy Tails" 7-1-14
Summary: Lakia makes friends with a stray cat, admiring his tail but preferring to keep his presence a secret.
Characters: Lakia, Macavity
Prompted by DW user pocketnaomi and Christmas in July Bingo Card 6-18-14
Sponsored by LJ user technoshaman
"Swing a Cat" 7-1-14
Summary: Lakia goes back to school, and some of the kids tease her about her tail. It takes a while to figure out what will make them quit.
Characters: Lakia
Guest stars: Hannah/the Muffler, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Keaner
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Hurt/Comfort Bingo Card 6-10-14
Sponsored by LJ users janetmiles and technoshaman
"Wherever We Find Them" 5-21-14 (outside fishbowl)
Directly follows "The Ones Who Would Do Anything"
Summary: After Danso and his little chosen-family arrive at SPOON, Groundhog tries to find Rosita's birthparents. They want their baby back despite any problems that may arise.
Characters: Groundhog
Guest stars: Faramundo, Amada, Granny Whammy
Cameo appearance: Rosita, Danso, Eduardo, Fernán, Gil
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Origfic Bingo Card 3-6-14
Free perk
"Climbing the Family Tree" 5-25-14 (outside fishbowl)
Directly follows "The Ones Who Would Do Anything"
Summary: The meeting between Danso's family and Rosita's birthparents doesn't go very smoothly.
Characters: Danso, Hannah, Rosita
Guest stars: Hadyn, Lakia, Nathaniel, Faramundo, Amada, Groundhog, Granny Whammy, Piotr Taylor-Morgan, Eduardo, Fernán, Gil
Cameo appearance: Darja
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Origfic Bingo Card 5-22-14
Sponsored by DW user dialecticdreamer
"Running Rings" 10-22-14 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: When Mr. Keaner notices Lakia is restless in class, he helps her find some activities to channel her energy into. They also allows Lakia a chance to learn how to use her tail.
Characters: Lakia
Guest stars: Mr. Keaner
Cameo appearance: Mrs. Wilson
Prompted by Origfic Bingo Card 9-29-14
Sponsored by Anonymous
"All the Colors" 6-3-14
Summary: Rosita connects with her birth family and her families discover the ups and downs of family bonding.
Characters: Rosita, Danso, Hannah
Guest stars: Faramundo, Amada, Eduardo, Lakia, Hadyn, Nathaniel, Gil, Fernán
Prompted by LJ user pocketnaomi and Origfic Bingo Card 3-6-14
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"To Save Those in Peril Upon It" 7-23-14, posted 7-26-14 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: A U.S. Coast Guard ship spots a refuge boat adrift in the water.
Characters: William Jamesley, Edgar Atkins, Seaman Mejía, Seaman Armistead, Saraphina Dreux, Leapfrog
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and hc_bingo fest card 6-10-14
Commissioned by DW user dialecticdreamer
"Trouble on the Line" poem written 8-3-14, posted 8-23-14
Summary: SPOON calls Hannah for help she can't give, so she refers them to Aidan instead.
Characters: Howl (Nathaniel), Hannah Patterson, Aidan Spencer, Danso Ward, Hadyn, Lakia, Leapfrog
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer
Commissioned by DW user dialeticdreamer
"Je Ne Regrette Rien" 8-6-14 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: A refugee toddler with special needs gets excellent care at an Easy City hospital.
Characters: Dr. Nicole Chais, Nurse Arlene Verdereau, Saraphina Dreux
Prompted by DW user chanter_greenie, Harriet Clough, and Genprompt Bingo Card 7-30-14
Free perk
"Patchwork Families" (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5) 11-11-14
Author: dialecticdreamer
Summary: Aidan takes charge of an orphaned superkid.
Characters: Aidan Spencer, Leapfrog, Saraphina Dreux, Arlene Verdereau, Nicole Chais, Mari Correa, Piotr Taylor-Morgan, Jill Compton
"The Stories We Tell" 11-23-14 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: Lakia's teacher read a story that upset Lakia. Hannah helps her understand that there are many ways to read a book and helps her pick out one to be read the next day.
Characters: Lakia, Hannah
Cameo appearance: Mrs. Wilson
Prompted by Ladiesbingo Card 9-1-14
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Cuántos Niños" 8-10-14 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Being separated from Rosita puts a strain on Amada and Faramundo's relationship.
Characters: Amada, Faramundo
Prompted by DW users dialecticdreamer, chanter_greenie, and Genprompt Bingo Card 7-30-14
Sponsored by general fund
"Finding the Tears" 9-30-14 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: Hannah notices that Danso is upset. When she learns he misses his mother, she offers to take him to the cemetary where she's buried.
Characters: Danso, Hannah
Guest stars: Hadyn, Lakia
Cameo appearance: Hopscotch
Prompted by Birthday Bingo Fest Public Card 7-29-14
Sponsored by DW user dialecticdreamer
"House of Cards" 11-4-14
Summary: Lakia is having some trouble with her classmates' pulling her tail -- literally. How will they resolve the problem?
Characters: Lakia
Guest stars: Emma, Sophie, Mrs. Wilson
Cameo appearance:
Prompted by DW user librarygeek and Origfic Bingo Card 9-29-14
Free perk
"Save the City" 11-5-14 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Given previous experiences, Danso is twitchy about meeting Nathaniel's grandmother, but a cooperative game helps break the ice.
Characters: Danso, Hannah, Nathaniel
Guest stars: Abigail, Hadyn, Lakia
Prompted by DW user chanter_greenie, Readera, and Genprompt Bingo Card 9-1-14
Sponsored by general fund, LJ users janetmiles, kestrels_nest, ng_moonmoth, and
DW user gingicat
"My Greatest Source of Achievement" 11-15-14 (Creative Jam)
Summary: Danso deals with an unsupportive teacher, and Hannah suggests exploring church groups.
Characters: Danso, Hannah
Guest stars: Hadyn, Lakia, Nathaniel, Rosita, Kaitlyn
Cameo appearance: Mr. Furst, Benji, Natalie
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Origfic Bingo Card 9-29-14
Sponsored by EdorFaus
"Head Above the Crowd" 12-2-14
Summary: Noah invites Danso to watch a basketball game, and the referee has an interesting gift.
Characters: Noah, Danso
Guest stars: Oday Mosley
Prompted by DW user helgatwb and LJ user janetmiles
Sponsored by rix_scaedu
"Foursquare" 12-2-14
Summary: Hannah organizes a game with Lakia and several other children at SPOON.
Characters: Lakia, Hannah
Guest stars: Laylan, Luke, Variel, Erion, Ansel, Granny Whammy
Cameo appearance: Dr. Infanta
Prompted by LJ users ng_moonmoth, rix_scaedu, rosieknight, and chanter_greenie
Sponsored by LJ users ng_moonmoth and starcat_jewel
"The Adventure Building" 12-3-14 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Hannah takes the kids to a children's museum in Onion City with a fun organization system.
Characters: Danso, Hannah, Hadyn, Lakia, Nathaniel, Rosita
Guest stars: Motley
Prompted by DW user dreamwriteremmy and Hurt/Comfort Bingo Card 11-25-14
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Clipped" 11-16-14 (Creative Jam)
Summary: A young woman walks into the SPOON base looking for help. Someone clipped her powers without her permission.
Characters: Groundhog, Cassandra, Granny Whammy, Danso, Hannah
Guest stars: Tumbler
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Origfic Bingo Card 9-29-14
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Stretched" 11-17-14 (Creative Jam)
Directly follows "Clipped"
Summary: After the disaster at SPOON, Danso needs some help dealing with the aftermath.
Characters: Danso, Aidan
Guest stars: Hannah
Cameo appearance: Amada, Rosita, Nathanial, Lakia, Hadyn, Piotr, Saraphina
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Genprompt Bingo Card 9-1-14
Sponsored by LJ users lb_lee, janetmiles, rix_scaedu, DW user fyreharper, Frode Austvik, and Stephen Laird
"Settled" 11-18-14 (Creative Jam)
Directly follows "Stretched"
Summary: Danso is feeling much better the morning after the disaster at SPOON. He, Aidan and Hannah discuss what happened.
Characters: Danso, Aidan, Hannah
Guest stars: Hopscotch
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Genprompt Bingo Card 9-1-14
Sponsored by DW user dialecticdreamer and the general fund
"The Friendship Bench" 1-15-15 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: Out in the park, Hadyn makes a new friend.
Characters: Hadyn, Kristen
Guest stars: Hannah, Mrs. Maya Roberts
Cameo appearance: Lakia, Nathanial, Danso
Prompted by Rites of Passage Bingo Card 12-39-14 and "Homesick Day" by
DW user dialecticdreamer
Hold for free perk
"Painted Trifles and Fantastic Toys" 1-6-15
Summary: Hannah enjoys seeing her children happy. Saraphina needs a little coaching to figure out what toys are for.
Characters: Hannah, Danso, Aidan
Guest stars: Hadyn, Lakia, Nathanial, Rosita, Saraphina
Prompted by Shirley Barrette and Genprompt Bingo Card 12-17-14
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
“Bad Hair Day" 11-8-16
Summary: Lakia has challenges with hair care. Danso and Aidan help sort out some solutions.
Characters: Lakia, Hannah, Danso
Guest stars: Aidan, Saraphina
Prompted by LJ users lb_lee, rix_scaedu,, Games and Sports Bingo Card 10-4-16
Sponsored by LJ user daisiesrockalot
"Broken Boughs" 6-20-15 (Creative Jam)
Summary: As Faramundo is taking a walk outside, thinking about the ways his life have gone, a tree almost falls on him. The experience shakes him to his core.
Characters: Faramundo
Cameo appearance: Amada
Prompted by LJ user starcat_jewel and June Relationship Bingo Card 6-1-15
Free perk
"The Natural State of Motherhood" 10-2-14 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: Aidan offers to help Amada and Rosita reconnect. Faramundo flips out over the issue of superpowers. Danso and Hannah promptly quash that nonsense.
Characters: Danso, Amada, Rosita, Aidan, Faramundo, Hannah
Guest stars: Saraphina, Gil, Eduardo, Fernán, Nathaniel, Hadyn, Lakia
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Birthday Bingo Fest Public Card 7-29-14
Sponsored by EdorFaus
"That Basic, Wrenching Emotion" 6-20-15 (Creative Jam)
Summary: Amada and her sons show up on Danso's doorstep, distressed over a family upheaval.
Characters: Amada, Danso, Hannah
Guest stars: Eduardo, Fernán, Gil, Lakia, Nathaniel, Rosita, Hadyn
Prompted by LJ user starcat_jewel and June Relationship Bingo Card 6-1-15
Sponsored by LJ users lone_cat and kestrels_nest and the general fund
"The Shadow of His Hand" 3-11-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: When Hadyn gets worried about a friend, she has to figure out what to do about it.
Characters: Hadyn
Guest stars: Mrs. Oswego, Adriel Deis, Hannah
Prompted by DW user librarygeek
Sponsored by DW user fyreharper
"Couched" 2-10-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Hadyn talks with her counselor about turning eleven and the issue of makeup.
Characters: Hadyn
Guest stars: Dr. Melody
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Ladies Bingo Card 9-1-14
Sponsored by EdorFaus
"Dust Motes Rising" 5-3-15
Follows "Settled"
Summary: Hannah has to deal with Nathaniel's complaints of monsters under the bed, and with Aidan being stressed.
Characters: Nathaniel, Hannah, Aidan
Guest stars: Saraphina
Cameo appearance: Cassandra, Groundhog, Lakia
Prompted by DW users stardreamer and moongoddessgirl and Wellness Toolbox Bingo Card 5-2-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Where We Love Is Home" 7-22-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Amada and her boys find a new house in Hannah's neighborhood.
Characters: Amada, Hannah, Danso
Guest stars: Aidan, Lakia, Hadyn, Eduardo, Fernán, Gil, Rosita, Nathaniel
Prompted by DW user moongoddessgirl and Genprompt Bingo Card 6-10-15
Sponsored by DW user chanter_greenie
"Fear into Freedom" 8-1-15 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: Hannah takes the children out to Hollywood Park. The group encounters a tweenbot that's gotten stuck against something.
Characters: Danso, Hannah
Guest stars: Nathaniel, Hadyn, Lakia, Rosita
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and As You Like It Bingo Card 8-1-15
Sponsored by DW user dialecticdreamer
"An Even Brighter Path" 8-2-15 (outside fishbowl)
Directly follows "Fear into Freedom"
Summary: While on a stroll through the park, Hannah and the kids are approached by a member of Kraken.
Characters: Danso, Hannah, Saul Omar, Lakia
Guest stars: Hadyn, Nathaniel, Rosita
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and As You Like It Bingo Card 8-1-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"A Few Steps Down the Road" 8-2-15 (outside fishbowl)
Directly follows "An Even Brighter Path"
Summary: Saul is thinking over his encounter with Danso's family when he encounters another teen he's been trying to recruit.
Characters: Saul, Keon Delgado
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and As You Like It Bingo Card 8-1-15
Sponsored by LJ user kestrels_nest and general fund
"The Word for Family is Forest" 9-1-15
Summary: Danso struggles with an assignment to make a family tree because his relationships are so complicated now. Taking a walk brings him alongside a construction site, which offers further insights.
Characters: Danso
Guest stars: Amada, Gideon
Prompted by DW users dialecticdreamer and moongoddessgirl and Shirley Barrette
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"The Frequency of Love" 2-2-16
Summary: Danso and Noah cuddle.
Characters: Danso, Noah
Prompted by LJ user lb_lee and Valentine's Day Bingo Card: Romantic 1-23-16
Sponsored by DW user janetmiles
"Knitting into Community" 2-20-16 (Creative Jam)
Summary: Hannah enjoys her knitting circle at church.
Characters: Hannah, Hadyn
Guest stars: Mariamamma
Cameo appearance: Megan Velasquez, Carlotta Velasquez, Nathaniel, Rosita
Prompted by DW user chanter_greenie, Trope Bingo Card 10-1-15
Free perk
"A Teacher Who Believes in You" 4-6-16
Summary: Danso discusses his concerns and future with his social studies teacher.
Characters: Danso
Guest stars: Jerry Stanner
Cameo appearance: Hannah Patterson, Rosita Durante (Poof), Benji, Mr. Furst, Aidan
Cameo appearance: Megan Velasquez, Carlotta Velasquez, Nathaniel, Rosita
Prompted by DW user moongoddessgirl, Trope Bingo Card 10-1-15
Sponsored by DW user janetmiles
"The Best of All Instructors" 5-3-16
Summary: Mr. Grenade teaches Hadyn about Self-Detonation.
Characters: Mr. Grenade, Hadyn
Guest stars: Hannah Patterson (The Muffler)
Cameo appearance: Danso
Prompted by LJ users ng_moonmoth, book_worm5, kestrels_nest, DW users capriuni, moongoddessgirl, and Finish It Bingo Card 5-1-16
Sponsored by EdorFaus and LJ user daisiesrockalot
"Brothers, Equals" 9-6-16
Directly follows "The Best of All Instructors"
Summary: Danso expresses his opinions about what "civilized" means, using the Greek poetic form Alcaic Stanzas.
Prompted by LJ user pocketnaomi
Sponsored by LJ user lone_cat
"An Atmosphere of Understanding" 7-1-16 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: Danso and Noah go to an ice cream parlor with the QUILTBAG Club.
Characters: Danso, Noah
Guest stars: Jody Landau, Manari Dar, Nilah Barakat
Cameo appearances: Barnabas Christoffersen, Coleman Lauermann
Prompted by DW user chanter_greenie and Cottoncandy Bingo Card 6-1-16
Sponsored by DW user chanter_greenie
"Dinner at Donnie's" 11-10-16 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Danso and family enjoy a culinary adventure.
Characters: Danso, Abigail, Nathaniel, Saraphina, Aidan, Hannah, Hadyn, Lakia, Rosita
Guest star: Jasma
Cameo appearance: Noah
Prompted by DW user chanter_greenie and Fall Festival Bingo Card 11-1-16
342 lines, Buy It Now = $171
"A Realm of One's Being" 1-20-17
Summary: Hannah and Nathaniel visit the Diversitree Center.
Characters: Hannah, Nathaniel
Guest star: Lightwall
Cameo appearances: Amada, Hadyn
Prompted by DW user chanter_greenie and Dark Fantasy Bingo Card 1-1-17
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Holding Hope and Love" 11-4-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Follows "What We Achieve Inwardly"
Author: Ysabetwordsmith
Story Date: Roughly around day 5
Summary: A collage of what Cheersquad does that makes him so indispensable.
Characters: Cheersquad
Guest stars: Fireheart, Ahn Vaughn, Catalina Lodge, Zima Hartigan, Pointer, Dr Bruson Roderstein, Sunny, Tumbler
Cameo appearance: Aurora, Wrex, Derrick, Blitz, Blue Law, Yellow Jack, the Muffler, Lakia, Danso, Bugeye/Facet, Adalina, Ashley, Ethan Wheeler, Groundhog
Prompted by DW user dreamwriteremmy, LJ user Book_wyrm5, Hurt/Comfort Bingo Card 6-16-15, Disaster Bingo Card 11-3-15
"More Than Blood" 11-13-18 (fishbowl spillover)
Story Date: Sunday, May 4, 2015
Summary: Danso and his siblings become an official family, with acknowledgement of various other ties.
Characters: Hannah Patterson (The Muffler), Danso Ward (Blankie), Hadyn Kennedy (Boomer), Lakia Collins (Whipcrack), Nathaniel (Howl), Rosita Durante (Poof), Amada Durante, Eduardo Durante, Fernán Durante, Gil Durante, Faramundo Durante, Piotr Taylor-Morgan, Aidan Spencer, Saraphina Dreux, Gavel (Conrad Sorenson), Docket (Pamela Wright)
Prompted by DW users curiosity and chanter_greenie and Family Ties Bingo fest card 11-5-18
Sponsored by DW user fuzzyred
"A Feeling of Being at Home" 9-3-19
Story Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015
Summary: Hannah's knitting circle has some new folks and other developments, as they make dolls for children in distress.
Characters: Hannah Patterson (the Muffler), Hadyn Kennedy (Boomer), Tessa "Tess" Parish, Titus "Ti" Parish, Carlotta Velasquez, Megan Velasquez, Samir Akary, Mariamma Homsi, Mildred Jensen, Ethel
Prompted by DW users chanter1944, curiosity, readera, and Arts and Crafts Festival Bingo Card 9-1-19
167 lines, Buy It Now = $84
Fanworks by Dialecticdreamer
Dreamwidth user dialecticdreamer has been helping me develop this setting and series. She has created a variety of materials including fiction, demifiction, poetry, and audiovisual presentations.
Read "A Favor Returned," a short story which features Hannah asking for help with Nathaniel.
Read the beginning of "Foreign Perspective" about Aidan and Hadyn learning to interact.
Read the story "Delays and Surprises" about Aidan helping Hannah with the younger children.
Read the story "Necessary Conversations" about Aidan trying to make sure that Danso and his family will be safe. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7.
Read the story "Shifting Perspective" about Aidan and Hadyn getting to know each other. Part 1, Part 2.
Read the story "Clearing the Air" in which Danso and Aidan have a difficult talk about the future. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7.
Read the story "Patchwork Families" as Aidan meets his new daughter Saraphina, picking up just moments after the poem "Trouble on the Line" by ysabetwordsmith. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5. Within this context, "Saraphina's Song" is what Aidan sings to her.
Read the story "Cookies, Cake, and Co-Conspirators" with Sabine and Danso's family baking together.
Read the story "Marshmallow Hearts" about Cassandra and Groundhog after the disaster at SPOON. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.
Read the poem "Textures of Family" in which Sabine brings gifts for Danso's family.
Read the story "Neighborhood Repair" (originally posted as the vignette "Culture Shock" in a Creative Jam) about decent construction workers in Terramagne.
Read the story "Intersecting Problems" which follows "The Natural State of Motherhood" regarding problems between Amada and Faramundo.
Read the story "Definition of Family" in which Kristen visits her mother.
Read the story "Shared Holiday," part of which is set 15+ years in the future, so around 2029-2030. Danso celebrates the Christmas season with his families.
Read the beginning of "Foreign Perspective" about Aidan and Hadyn learning to interact.
Read the story "Delays and Surprises" about Aidan helping Hannah with the younger children.
Read the story "Necessary Conversations" about Aidan trying to make sure that Danso and his family will be safe. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7.
Read the story "Shifting Perspective" about Aidan and Hadyn getting to know each other. Part 1, Part 2.
Read the story "Clearing the Air" in which Danso and Aidan have a difficult talk about the future. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7.
Read the story "Patchwork Families" as Aidan meets his new daughter Saraphina, picking up just moments after the poem "Trouble on the Line" by ysabetwordsmith. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5. Within this context, "Saraphina's Song" is what Aidan sings to her.
Read the story "Cookies, Cake, and Co-Conspirators" with Sabine and Danso's family baking together.
Read the story "Marshmallow Hearts" about Cassandra and Groundhog after the disaster at SPOON. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.
Read the poem "Textures of Family" in which Sabine brings gifts for Danso's family.
Read the story "Neighborhood Repair" (originally posted as the vignette "Culture Shock" in a Creative Jam) about decent construction workers in Terramagne.
Read the story "Intersecting Problems" which follows "The Natural State of Motherhood" regarding problems between Amada and Faramundo.
Read the story "Definition of Family" in which Kristen visits her mother.
Read the story "Shared Holiday," part of which is set 15+ years in the future, so around 2029-2030. Danso celebrates the Christmas season with his families.
Extras
I have compiled a post with links to my work featuring sexual assault and supportive resources, such as mentioned in many of Hadyn's poems.