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You've never been in your grandma's basement before today. It's dark and chilly, and to be honest, you're a little scared of what you might find. But you have nothing better to do. Grandma and Grandpa are out, and your younger sister Blair is at school for another hour or so. Exploring the dank basement was the most exciting of you options.
It's your Thanksgiving break from college, and the most depressing of them all. Over the summer your parents died in an airplane crash, leaving you and your sister alone. She had to move in with your grandparents, and you had no where else to go during the week off, so here you are.
You look around the dark basement and only 3 things catch your eyes. A [[box|Graham 1]] under the stairs, an ornate [[box|Ginger 2]] under a desk, and a water damaged [[box|Popper 3]]
After looking in all three you're [[done exploring]].Under the stairs there's a copy paper box with your father's name on it, Walter. You don't recognize it from the house, so it's something that's been here for a long time. You lift the lid off, and there's missing posters on top. You set them aside to find an album wiht "Graham" written on it, a packet of court documents, and a return to sender letter.
Which do you examine first?
[[Posters|1.1]]
[[Album|1.2]]
[[Court Documents|1.3]]
[[Letter|1.4]]
Under an old desk is an ornate little pink chest. There are old smiley face stickers on it, screaming 1990s. When you open it anything 90s you could think of was stuffed in there. There's all kinds of CDs from boybands to girl grunge, gel pens, random lotions and body mists, teenage girl stuff. You spot an old album from 1996 with "Ginger" in glittery stickers. Ginger is your mom's younger sister who hasn't come around in years. There's also a diary from the same year, and a letter to her.
Which do you examine first?
[[Diary|2.1]]
[[Album|2.2]]
[[Letter|2.3]]The water damaged box has your mom's father's nickname on it, Popper. He was named after some fantastic military feat in Korea, you think. He split from the family when Ginger was only 3 years old, and you mom rarely ever saw him. He turned up once when you were 10 but your grandma and mom shooed him away. In his box the only things that weren't damaged by water was an album, letters, and court documents from the divorce.
Which do you examine first?
[[Album|3.1]]
[[Letters|3.2]]
[[Court Documents|3.3]]The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Album|1.12]]
[[Court Documents|1.13]]
[[Letter|1.14]]You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Poster|1.21]]
[[Court Documents|1.23]]
[[Letter|1.24]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Poster|1.31]]
[[Album|1.32]]
[[Letter|1.34]]
You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Poster|1.41]]
[[Album|1.42]]
[[Court Documents|1.43]]You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Court Documents|1.123]]
[[Letter|1.124]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Album|1.132]]
[[Letter|1.134]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Album|1.142]]
[[Court Documents|1.143]]The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Court Documents|1.213]]
[[Letter|1.214]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Poster|1.231]]
[[Letter|1.234]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Poster|1.241]]
[[Court Documents|1.243]]The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Album|1.312]]
[[Letter|1.314]]You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Poster|1.321]]
[[Letter|1.324]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Poster|1.341]]
[[Album|1.342]]The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Album|1.412]]
[[Court Documents|1.413]]You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Poster|1.421]]
[[Court Documnents|1.423]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Poster|1.431]]
[[Album|1.432]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Letter|1.1234]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Court Documents|1.1243]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Next|End Graham]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Next|End Graham]] You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Letter|1.1324]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Album|1.1342]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Next|End Graham]] You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Next|End Graham]] You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Court Documents|1.1423]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Album|1.1432]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Next|End Graham]] You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Next|End Graham]] You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Letter|1.2134]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Court Documents|1.2143]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Next|End Graham]] You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Letter|1.2314]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Poster|1.2341]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Next|End Graham]]
The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Court Documents|1.2413]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Poster|1.2431]]The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Next|End Graham]] You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Next|End Graham]] You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Letter|1.3124]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Album|1.3142]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Next|End Graham]] You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Letter|1.3214]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Poster|1.3241]]You open up the letter, it's written by your father.
Dear Nina,
Please let me see Graham. He needs to know me, and grow up with me. I love him. I know things were bad with us, but I want to be a present father. He is so important to me. I'll support you in any way I can if I can just see him. Please Nina. I don't want lawyers involved again, I just want to see my son. He should know his father loves him, and he has a wonderful step-mother. I just want to see my boy again.
Please write back,
Walter
There is no date you can see on the envelope or letter
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Album|1.3412]]You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Poster|1.3421]]You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Next|End Graham]] You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Court Documents|1.4123]]
You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Album|1.4132]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Next|End Graham]] You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Court Documents|1.4213]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Poster|1.4231]]You open the yellow packet to find Custody Papers. Your father is named the father of 1 year old Graham, born 1994, 2 years before you. His mother's name is Nina Holster, and was granted full custody of the child. You father had very limited visitation rights to your (new) older brother. The papers were filied after your parent's marraige, though Graham's birthdate predates them together, as far as you know.
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Album|1.4312]]You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Poster|1.4321]]You pick up the album. In it are pictures of your father with the little boy, Graham. Your father looks absolutely in love with the child. There's photos of them during Graham's first birthday, even photos of the child at your parent's wedding. Ones you've never seen before. Why would your mom's mom have this box in her basement?
[[Next|End Graham]] The posters have 2 picutres of the boy, one from far away of him playing in the yard, and one close up to his smiling face. "MISSING" in big red letters is above the picutres, and "Graham Koeing" under them. "Believed to be taken by his mother from his father, Walter. Any information please contact law enforcement."
[[Next|End Graham]]
The diary has a purple cover and some rainbow stickers on it. Opening it up shows about 30 pages ripped from the back of it, you start at the beginning.
Dear Diary,
Today I went on my first date with Adam! He's so smart and funny and I think I might already love him!
You skip to the last page.
Dear Diary,
I have to tell Adam today. I can't keep this a secret anymore. I'm going to have this baby even if he doesn't want to.
The rest of the pages must have detailed the response and the pregnancy, but you can't find them anywhere.
[[Album|2.12]]
[[Letter|2.13]]You look through the album. It shows your Aunt Ginger's last day of sophomore year and the summer that follows. You don't see any definite dates, but she is clearly pregnant towards the end of the album when she's shown at a pool next to friends. She wears the same black swimsuit the whole summer, but it doesn't stop the bump showing up by the end of the summer. Where was this baby she had? Did her friends even know?
[[Diary|2.21]]
[[Letter|2.23]]The letter's envelope just says "Ginger" on it. You open it up
Dear Ginger,
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I wish we could have prevented it. I told my mom, and she said I can never see you again. She doesn't want it or you to be in the family. She even said she doesn't care if you get rid of it or not, it'll never be her grandchild. I wish I could help you, but I can't let her know that I'm with you anymore, so it's best if we say our goodbyes. Don't talk to me anymore or she'll know, and I'll get in more trouble. I'm real sorry about this.
Sincerly,
Adam
P.S. if it's a boy, could you name it after me though?
What a fuckin tool. Poor Ginger.
[[Diary|2.31]]
[[Album|2.32]]You look through the album. It shows your Aunt Ginger's last day of sophomore year and the summer that follows. You don't see any definite dates, but she is clearly pregnant towards the end of the album when she's shown at a pool next to friends. She wears the same black swimsuit the whole summer, but it doesn't stop the bump showing up by the end of the summer. Where was this baby she had? Did her friends even know?
[[Letter|2.123]]The letter's envelope just says "Ginger" on it. You open it up
Dear Ginger,
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I wish we could have prevented it. I told my mom, and she said I can never see you again. She doesn't want it or you to be in the family. She even said she doesn't care if you get rid of it or not, it'll never be her grandchild. I wish I could help you, but I can't let her know that I'm with you anymore, so it's best if we say our goodbyes. Don't talk to me anymore or she'll know, and I'll get in more trouble. I'm real sorry about this.
Sincerly,
Adam
P.S. if it's a boy, could you name it after me though?
What a fuckin tool. Poor Ginger.
[[Album|2.132]]The letter's envelope just says "Ginger" on it. You open it up
Dear Ginger,
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I wish we could have prevented it. I told my mom, and she said I can never see you again. She doesn't want it or you to be in the family. She even said she doesn't care if you get rid of it or not, it'll never be her grandchild. I wish I could help you, but I can't let her know that I'm with you anymore, so it's best if we say our goodbyes. Don't talk to me anymore or she'll know, and I'll get in more trouble. I'm real sorry about this.
Sincerly,
Adam
P.S. if it's a boy, could you name it after me though?
What a fuckin tool. Poor Ginger.
[[Next|End Ginger]] You look through the album. It shows your Aunt Ginger's last day of sophomore year and the summer that follows. You don't see any definite dates, but she is clearly pregnant towards the end of the album when she's shown at a pool next to friends. She wears the same black swimsuit the whole summer, but it doesn't stop the bump showing up by the end of the summer. Where was this baby she had? Did her friends even know?
[[Next|End Ginger]]<img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5559cedbe4b086d6f58843a2/t/556ba194e4b07c2b292e63cc/1433117078138/" />
After looking through her trunk for a while, you search around for some sort of documentation of adoption. You know Ginger has never had kids, but she clearly adopted it out. If she had kept the baby, it would be the same exact age as you, so Ginger wasn't alone when pregnant, since she had you mom. Maybe Ginger knows who took the baby? Maybe Adam's family took it? Why was he such a dick? Could this baby be why she's never come to family events?
[[Go back to the basement|Basement]] The diary has a purple cover and some rainbow stickers on it. Opening it up shows about 30 pages ripped from the back of it, you start at the beginning.
Dear Diary,
Today I went on my first date with Adam! He's so smart and funny and I think I might already love him!
You skip to the last page.
Dear Diary,
I have to tell Adam today. I can't keep this a secret anymore. I'm going to have this baby even if he doesn't want to.
The rest of the pages must have detailed the response and the pregnancy, but you can't find them anywhere.
[[Letter|2.213]]The letter's envelope just says "Ginger" on it. You open it up
Dear Ginger,
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I wish we could have prevented it. I told my mom, and she said I can never see you again. She doesn't want it or you to be in the family. She even said she doesn't care if you get rid of it or not, it'll never be her grandchild. I wish I could help you, but I can't let her know that I'm with you anymore, so it's best if we say our goodbyes. Don't talk to me anymore or she'll know, and I'll get in more trouble. I'm real sorry about this.
Sincerly,
Adam
P.S. if it's a boy, could you name it after me though?
What a fuckin tool. Poor Ginger.
[[Diary|2.231]]The diary has a purple cover and some rainbow stickers on it. Opening it up shows about 30 pages ripped from the back of it, you start at the beginning.
Dear Diary,
Today I went on my first date with Adam! He's so smart and funny and I think I might already love him!
You skip to the last page.
Dear Diary,
I have to tell Adam today. I can't keep this a secret anymore. I'm going to have this baby even if he doesn't want to.
The rest of the pages must have detailed the response and the pregnancy, but you can't find them anywhere.
[[Next|End Ginger]] The letter's envelope just says "Ginger" on it. You open it up
Dear Ginger,
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I wish we could have prevented it. I told my mom, and she said I can never see you again. She doesn't want it or you to be in the family. She even said she doesn't care if you get rid of it or not, it'll never be her grandchild. I wish I could help you, but I can't let her know that I'm with you anymore, so it's best if we say our goodbyes. Don't talk to me anymore or she'll know, and I'll get in more trouble. I'm real sorry about this.
Sincerly,
Adam
P.S. if it's a boy, could you name it after me though?
What a fuckin tool. Poor Ginger.
[[Next|End Ginger]] The diary has a purple cover and some rainbow stickers on it. Opening it up shows about 30 pages ripped from the back of it, you start at the beginning.
Dear Diary,
Today I went on my first date with Adam! He's so smart and funny and I think I might already love him!
You skip to the last page.
Dear Diary,
I have to tell Adam today. I can't keep this a secret anymore. I'm going to have this baby even if he doesn't want to.
The rest of the pages must have detailed the response and the pregnancy, but you can't find them anywhere.
[[Album|2.312]]You look through the album. It shows your Aunt Ginger's last day of sophomore year and the summer that follows. You don't see any definite dates, but she is clearly pregnant towards the end of the album when she's shown at a pool next to friends. She wears the same black swimsuit the whole summer, but it doesn't stop the bump showing up by the end of the summer. Where was this baby she had? Did her friends even know?
[[Diary|2.321]]You look through the album. It shows your Aunt Ginger's last day of sophomore year and the summer that follows. You don't see any definite dates, but she is clearly pregnant towards the end of the album when she's shown at a pool next to friends. She wears the same black swimsuit the whole summer, but it doesn't stop the bump showing up by the end of the summer. Where was this baby she had? Did her friends even know?
[[Next|End Ginger]] The diary has a purple cover and some rainbow stickers on it. Opening it up shows about 30 pages ripped from the back of it, you start at the beginning.
Dear Diary,
Today I went on my first date with Adam! He's so smart and funny and I think I might already love him!
You skip to the last page.
Dear Diary,
I have to tell Adam today. I can't keep this a secret anymore. I'm going to have this baby even if he doesn't want to.
The rest of the pages must have detailed the response and the pregnancy, but you can't find them anywhere.
[[Next|End Ginger]] The albums are of Popper with a three of his kids. One of your Uncle Joe, one of your mom, and one of Aunt Ginger. He looks sadder in Ginger's album, maybe because the gap between your mom and Ginger was 10 years. Sometimes your mom said that was why he left. You're not sure if that was true. He still looked happy holding her and playing with her, maybe it was the stress of a third baby that made him look a little sadder?
[[Letters|3.12]]
[[Court Documents|3.13]]There's a stack of letters bound by a rubber band. They're all addressed to Ginger throughout the years it looks like. You read the one on top.
Dear Gingy,
I'm so sorry. I wish I could see you again. I know this is difficult for you. I hope your mom doesn't think it's because of me. I never wanted our family to look like this, and it's all my fault. If I have to, I'll send you money, just let me know. You need to talk to Renee too. She's your sister, and she'll help you as best as possible. Please just let someone know what you're going through my lil spice.
Never forget who you are. You're a star and stellar girl. I love you more than anything Ginger, so please be strong!
Love always,
You Pa
You see that Popper was a kind person, but he made some bad decisions.
[[Albums|3.21]]
[[Court Documents|3.23]]The documents were from Grandma Ruth's divorce from Popper (his real name was Reginald?) in 1982. There was also a restraining order at the bottom of the packet. Popper wasn't allowed within 50 yards of the house or the family in public. Grandma states "He has caused too much emotional distress in the past 15 years since the divorce that the plantiff cannot allow him in her life any longer in any way." You thought Popper was just a deadbeat, not that he caused emotional drama in their lives? What happened in the divorce?
[[Albums|3.31]]
[[Letters|3.32]]There's a stack of letters bound by a rubber band. They're all addressed to Ginger throughout the years it looks like. You read the one on top.
Dear Gingy,
I'm so sorry. I wish I could see you again. I know this is difficult for you. I hope your mom doesn't think it's because of me. I never wanted our family to look like this, and it's all my fault. If I have to, I'll send you money, just let me know. You need to talk to Renee too. She's your sister, and she'll help you as best as possible. Please just let someone know what you're going through my lil spice.
Never forget who you are. You're a star and stellar girl. I love you more than anything Ginger, so please be strong!
Love always,
You Pa
You see that Popper was a kind person, but he made some bad decisions.
[[Court Documents|3.123]]The documents were from Grandma Ruth's divorce from Popper (his real name was Reginald?) in 1982. There was also a restraining order at the bottom of the packet. Popper wasn't allowed within 50 yards of the house or the family in public. Grandma states "He has caused too much emotional distress in the past 15 years since the divorce that the plantiff cannot allow him in her life any longer in any way." You thought Popper was just a deadbeat, not that he caused emotional drama in their lives? What happened in the divorce?
[[Letters|3.132]]The documents were from Grandma Ruth's divorce from Popper (his real name was Reginald?) in 1982. There was also a restraining order at the bottom of the packet. Popper wasn't allowed within 50 yards of the house or the family in public. Grandma states "He has caused too much emotional distress in the past 15 years since the divorce that the plantiff cannot allow him in her life any longer in any way." You thought Popper was just a deadbeat, not that he caused emotional drama in their lives? What happened in the divorce?
[[Next|End Popper]]There's a stack of letters bound by a rubber band. They're all addressed to Ginger throughout the years it looks like. You read the one on top.
Dear Gingy,
I'm so sorry. I wish I could see you again. I know this is difficult for you. I hope your mom doesn't think it's because of me. I never wanted our family to look like this, and it's all my fault. If I have to, I'll send you money, just let me know. You need to talk to Renee too. She's your sister, and she'll help you as best as possible. Please just let someone know what you're going through my lil spice.
Never forget who you are. You're a star and stellar girl. I love you more than anything Ginger, so please be strong!
Love always,
You Pa
You see that Popper was a kind person, but he made some bad decisions.
[[Next|End Popper]] <img src="https://ovenandapron.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/70s-dad.jpg" />
You never knew what happened to Grandpa Popper, you always assumed he just left the family to make money leaving Ruth alone for 3 years until Grandpa Franklin came into the picture. He seemed like he cared for the family, Ginger in particular, but something bad really happened between him and Grandma. You wish your mom was here to ask her more, you never though about asking about him. Mom though didn't like talking about him.
[[Return to basement|Basement]]
The albums are of Popper with a three of his kids. One of your Uncle Joe, one of your mom, and one of Aunt Ginger. He looks sadder in Ginger's album, maybe because the gap between your mom and Ginger was 10 years. Sometimes your mom said that was why he left. You're not sure if that was true. He still looked happy holding her and playing with her, maybe it was the stress of a third baby that made him look a little sadder?
[[Court Documents|3.213]]The documents were from Grandma Ruth's divorce from Popper (his real name was Reginald?) in 1982. There was also a restraining order at the bottom of the packet. Popper wasn't allowed within 50 yards of the house or the family in public. Grandma states "He has caused too much emotional distress in the past 15 years since the divorce that the plantiff cannot allow him in her life any longer in any way." You thought Popper was just a deadbeat, not that he caused emotional drama in their lives? What happened in the divorce?
[[Albums|3.231]]The documents were from Grandma Ruth's divorce from Popper (his real name was Reginald?) in 1982. There was also a restraining order at the bottom of the packet. Popper wasn't allowed within 50 yards of the house or the family in public. Grandma states "He has caused too much emotional distress in the past 15 years since the divorce that the plantiff cannot allow him in her life any longer in any way." You thought Popper was just a deadbeat, not that he caused emotional drama in their lives? What happened in the divorce?
[[Next|End Popper]] The albums are of Popper with a three of his kids. One of your Uncle Joe, one of your mom, and one of Aunt Ginger. He looks sadder in Ginger's album, maybe because the gap between your mom and Ginger was 10 years. Sometimes your mom said that was why he left. You're not sure if that was true. He still looked happy holding her and playing with her, maybe it was the stress of a third baby that made him look a little sadder?
[[Next|End Popper]] The albums are of Popper with a three of his kids. One of your Uncle Joe, one of your mom, and one of Aunt Ginger. He looks sadder in Ginger's album, maybe because the gap between your mom and Ginger was 10 years. Sometimes your mom said that was why he left. You're not sure if that was true. He still looked happy holding her and playing with her, maybe it was the stress of a third baby that made him look a little sadder?
[[Letters|3.312]]There's a stack of letters bound by a rubber band. They're all addressed to Ginger throughout the years it looks like. You read the one on top.
Dear Gingy,
I'm so sorry. I wish I could see you again. I know this is difficult for you. I hope your mom doesn't think it's because of me. I never wanted our family to look like this, and it's all my fault. If I have to, I'll send you money, just let me know. You need to talk to Renee too. She's your sister, and she'll help you as best as possible. Please just let someone know what you're going through my lil spice.
Never forget who you are. You're a star and stellar girl. I love you more than anything Ginger, so please be strong!
Love always,
You Pa
You see that Popper was a kind person, but he made some bad decisions.
[[Albums|3.321]]There's a stack of letters bound by a rubber band. They're all addressed to Ginger throughout the years it looks like. You read the one on top.
Dear Gingy,
I'm so sorry. I wish I could see you again. I know this is difficult for you. I hope your mom doesn't think it's because of me. I never wanted our family to look like this, and it's all my fault. If I have to, I'll send you money, just let me know. You need to talk to Renee too. She's your sister, and she'll help you as best as possible. Please just let someone know what you're going through my lil spice.
Never forget who you are. You're a star and stellar girl. I love you more than anything Ginger, so please be strong!
Love always,
You Pa
You see that Popper was a kind person, but he made some bad decisions.
[[Next|End Popper]] The albums are of Popper with a three of his kids. One of your Uncle Joe, one of your mom, and one of Aunt Ginger. He looks sadder in Ginger's album, maybe because the gap between your mom and Ginger was 10 years. Sometimes your mom said that was why he left. You're not sure if that was true. He still looked happy holding her and playing with her, maybe it was the stress of a third baby that made him look a little sadder?
[[Next|End Popper]] After looking through all the boxes, you hear the front door open. You go upstairs to see that Grandma and Grandpa are home for the day. You learned a lot of information, you should probably share it with someone.
Maybe ask [[Grandma]] about Ginger?"Grandma can I talk to you?" You ask about Ginger and the child she had when she was 17. You ask if it was adopted out.
Grandma isn't making eye contact with you.
[["Grandma?"|32]]"That was so long ago. Goodness. I'm sorry honey, but I shouldn't tell you anything. That's Ginger's story to tell you. Why were in the basement in the first place?"
Boredom, depression, whatever
"What about [[Graham?|32.1]]"
"Where's Grandpa [[Popper?|32.3]]""Graham? How did you find out about him?"
You tell her about the box.
"Your father was so upset about losing him, he never wanted to speak about him again. He wanted to get rid of everything from that time, but you mother wanted to keep some things, in case the boy came back to us."
"Tell me about [[Popper|32.3]]"
Or [[stop|3to4]] asking questions."I don't want to talk about him. He's out of my life. He left us. I can never forgive him for it. Ginger is the only one that talks to him. He didn't even come to your mother's funeral
"What about [[Graham?|32.1]]
Or [[Stop|3to4]] asking questions You have a lot to think about. There's people out there that are part of your family, and you've never met them. People that you think should know you exisit. There's only one person that has all the answers, and that's Ginger. You could invite her to Thanksgiving, or you could just leave it at that, and not pry any further.
[[Call Ginger|Invite Ginger]]
[[Leave it be|Don't Invite Ginger]]You invite you Aunt Ginger to see what she can tell you about these mystery family memebers. She accepts.
Two days later she show up. Everyone is surprised. As you get ready to ask her questions, she decides its time to speak for herself.
"Mom, I'm really sorry, but the kids need to know. It's been too long to keep these secrets. This family has too many of them. I know you never wanted me to tell them, but they're adults. Their parents are gone, and I won't tolerate the lies anymore"
"Ginger-"
"Walter had another child, it was taken before you two were born. He felt too guilty to ever tell you, but now that he's gone, you should know there's an older brother out there." Ginger turns to you. "And there's another child out there without their mother. I had a baby when I was 17. I adopted it out, but it wasn't to a random family. It was to your parents."
[[what?]]"You're my child. We didn't want you to know, but Renee and Walter were trying to have a kid at the same time, and I couldn't keep you. That's why Grandpa Popper never comes around. He didn't want us to do that to you. I'm sorry. I never wanted to hurt you. I wanted you to have the best life you could. I am so sorry. Will you ever forgive me?" Ginger is crying, your grandma is crying, and Blair is cyring.
Why does this family have so many secrets? What do they expect from keeping 22 year long secrets? Why didn't your parents ever tell you or Blair about this.
"I [[forgive|forgive her and grandma]] you"
[[Leave|take some time]] the room.You understand that they got wrapped up in a lot within two years, with the baby being taken by his mother, your aunt having a tought decision to make at 17 years old, and Popper just popping back into their lives. You don't want to be mad at them, but it'll take some time to get used to this. You may have an awkward Thanksgiving, but now you have a new outlook on life.You go to your room, and don't come out for the rest of the evening. It's really your mom's childhood room, which rubs a bit of salt in the wound, knowing she isn't your mother, she's only Blair's mom. Blair is the only one that tries to talk to you, but you don't let her in. You spend the night alone, and leave for your apartment the next day without saying goodbye to anyone. You need time to come to terms with these secrets. You decide to leave it at what Grandma talked about. It isn't your place to pry right now. Maybe one day you could ask her more questions, but it isn't the time or place.
Thanksgiving comes and goes. You enjoy your time with your grandparents, sister, and all the extended family that comes to visit. You can't help but wonder if you'll ever get to meet the other members you found?<img src="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/c7/6c/13/c76c134d7578f02039e0e78b94f0cf8b--vintage-fisher-price-baby-swings.jpg" />
After going through everything, you sit back. Your father had a son that he never told you or your sister about. He was only a half-brother and only in your father's life for about a year and a half before Nina took him. Graham was present at your parent's wedding even, but those pictures weren't in any wedding album you've seen. Why did his mother take him away from your dad and his own siblings? She never responded to the letter, but it was probably written before the posters were posted. The court documents also show that your father had visitaion rights, but maybe Nina just had better lawyers to get what she wanted and wrote him off completely?
Whatever the case was here, you know that there is a 25 year old man that doesn't know about you or your sister. Or that his father died 5 months ago.
[[Back to Basement|Basement]]