Seiji finally finished rehab and is on the path to a full recovery. His parents are happy to see their son back in good health but are still worried he could fall off the wagon again. They said goodbye to Seiji today as he makes his journery to Mt. Komorebi where he'll live with Koji's family. Seiji is nervous to leave home but also feels apologetic to his parents for all that's happened. He's hoping his time in Mt. Komorebi will be a fresh start for him.

Nash and his mother had on last falling out when he officially started his internship. She kicked him out, refusing to even hear from Stephen. Nash was able to find an apartment but unfortunately it's in a not-so-great neighborhood in San Myshuno. Nash and Tori moved in together, switched to online school and were approved for welfare aid. Nash's friends were shocked to hear about all of this. Annaliese was and Giselle were quick to make meals for them while the Moser twins helped them move in. Nash is thankful that he has such solid friends who would do anything for him. His internship is taking off and he's learning a lot. He's gaining more traction online as a freelance artist and he's hoping that he'll be offered a job at the end of this internship.

Tori's starting her 3rd trimester. She decided she wanted to keep the baby but she's worried she'll be a terrible mother. She has no idea what she's doing or how any of this will work out. But, she's grateful to have Nash. He's been such a rock for her. Having Nash around gives her hope that things might turn out fine in the end. It'll be hard but as long as they have each other, they'll be okay. For now, Tori is focusing on her own art, keeping up with online school, and prepping for the baby.

Tori hates celebrating her birthday but Nash convinced to her to go out dancing for a little bit🎉🖤

Victoria "Tori" Alejandra Villanueva Cruz

age: 16 sign: taurus occupation: willow creek high student likes: alternative music, black, neon green, painting, partying, pissing her mom off

For a long time, it was just Tori and her mom, Jane. Tori's father abandoned them when she was still in diapers and a man that could've potentially become her stepfather died soon after her baby sister, Isabella was born. Tori's always felt that her life was unfair. She didn't grow up with the nicest things or in the nicest neighborhood. Her relationship with her mother was always rocky. But despite all the obstacles life threw her, Tori always had her family. Her mother's sisters, Chelsea, Hilaria, and Hilaria's wife Kiara, always supported her dreams of becoming an artist, even if Jane herself thought it was impossible. Tori was always a loner. The only time she ever wanted to be around people was at a rave where she could be herself and lose her inhabitions. She didn't need friends. Friends weren't real. They would always let her down and leave her high and dry. That is, until she met Nash Callaghan...

Nash's parents found out about his job, the internship, Tori, everything! Apparently, Koji Hamada was assigned a few charts at the OBGYN clinic and saw that Nash's name was listed for an emergency contact for one of his patients, Tori Cruz. He asked Stephen about it, worried that Nash was helping a friend that was in dire need.

Needless to say, Elisa hit the roof. She was livid to find out that Nash had knocked up some random girl from school. She demanded to meet Tori and that meeting didn't go well. Stephen was pretty civil and courteous toward Tori but Elisa couldn't even pretend to be nice. She kicked Tori out in a fit of rage upon confirmation that Nash was the father. Nash was forced to come clean about everything and that amde his parents even more mad. All his mother could do was scream at him in Tartosiano, "How could you do this to me?!" Elisa wanted to kick him out but Stephen convinced her to let him stay and to not get ahead of herself. Nash didn't care and said he'd be out by the end of the month. This was the worst fight Nash has ever had with his mother and he's not sure if she'll ever forgive him. Nash knows that time is running out. The baby is coming and he and Tori need a place to stay. He's not sure if he can make it all work but he's determined to try, just to spite his parents, especially his mother.

Nash went with Tori to her OB appointmoint. Their baby is nice and healthy. Tori is already well into her 2nd trimester and is getting more anxious by the day. She's still not sure if she wants to keep the baby or put him up for adoption. Nash is secretly hoping to keep it but will be more than supportive and understanding if Tori wants to go with the latter. If the baby is to be put up for adoption, he wants to be part of the process of finding a loving family for their boy.

Nash has been working hard since he got back from Tartosa. So far with his part-time job as a waiter, selling his paintings (with the help of Colette), and Tori's part-time job at the Landgraab Supermarket, Nash and Tori have saved up a little over 6,000 dollars! It's a lot to balance between their part-time jobs and going to school full-time but they've been making it work. The two have been getting closer, treating each like good friends. They've started to lean on each other for support.

TW: Mentions of Drug Use

Giselle worked up the courage to visit the hospital and see Seiji. She put on a brave front and refused to cry upon seeing him. They didn't talk much, mostly just sitting in silence. Just as visiting hours were coming to an end, Seiji broke the silence. He told her that he wouldn't be finishing senior year with everyone. His parents decided it would be best that once he gets out rehab for him to go stay with Koji's family in Mt. Komorebi. It would be a change in environment and since his grandfather is the director of a prestigious school, he'll have more support to finish up the last semester of his senior year on his own terms.

Giselle told him about how she was feeling, that she was angry with him for putting her back into that place of when her mother died, that she was deeply sad that Seiji was hurting and that she couldn't help him. Seiji told her there was nothing for her to do and that she always did right by him. He apologized for giving her the runaround and driving her up the wall. Giselle gave Seiji a kiss on the forehead, telling him that she forgives him and that she'll come back to visit again soon.

Annaliese learned that Ciara and Elliot have been getting to know each other recently and she couldn't be anymore excited! Her parents abosolutely adore her boyfriend so for her extended family to also like him means a lot to her! Sometimes, when she and Ciara have their weekly get-togethers, Annaliese also invites Elliot.

The entire Kelley-Knight family has been rallying around Giselle, trying to help her feel better. Raymond made Giselle's favorite breakfast, Banana-slice pancakes. Even Jordyn has been trying, watching all of his favorite movies with her. Giselle appreciates it and after talking with her therapist, she's possibly reconsidering going to visit Seiji in the hospital.

Elliot has been visiting his dad's plce in San Myshuno more regularly before. Their relationship is still rocky but the visits are a start. The only thing Elliot looks forward to when going ot San Myshuno is hanging out with Ciara when she's visiting her mom. Elliot and Ciara have become better friends and recently learned that they both have a lot in common!

Addi took Giselle to her gym to do some yoga, hoping it would help clear her head. Addi has always made it konwn that even if she's Giselle's stepmother, she can't and never will replace her mother. Giselle has always appreciated this. It helped her feel that she wasn't betraying her mother by calling Addi, 'Mom.' It wasn't the same. Giselle now has hadd two mothers in her lifetime. She appreciates Addi for taking out of the house. Even though yoga was pretty hard, it was a lot of fun, th emost fun she's had in a while!

Giselle is back in therapy but it's been hard. She wants to see Seiji but she's scared. What will she do? She doesn't know...

TW: Mentions of Drug Use, Death

Giselle just can't bring herself to visit Seiji in the hospital. When she saw Seiji on the floor, it took her back to when her mother had collapsed when she was a child. Giselle was only four at the time but she remembers so clearly how her mother looked when she hit the tiled floor of their apartment kitchen. Her dad was at work and she had to call 911. Giselle's mother died that day from what she would later learn was an undiagnosed heart condition. Ever since that day, Giselle has been very weary of hospitals and health. It took a lot of therapy and hardwork during elementary school to understand that hospitals aren't necessarily bad places and that sometimes bad things can happen to healthy people but it feels like seeing Seiji like that undid all that work.

Leo is trying his best to comfort Giselle. He's conflicted. He knows how much Seiji means to Giselle but at the same time, he's the one she's with now. She chose him. That should count for something, right? But seeing her cry over Seiji like this... Leo has never seen Giselle cry before, especially not like this. He can't help but feel terrible that things ended between his friends like this but at the same time, he's annoyed, maybe even angry, that Giselle is so distraught about Seiji. But that anger makes him feel terrible again. His friend is in the hospital. How can he feel this way about his friend?

TW: Mentions of Drug Use

Seiji woke up! He's been on the mend. He's recovering from withdrawals and a concussion but his doctors think he'll be alright. At first, he didn't want to see anyone, including his parents. He felt so embarrassed about the whole situation. He never thought he'd find himself here and hated seeing his loved ones see him like this. He hates how much his actions have affected everyone around him. Mao also didn't want him seeing anyone as she wanted to handle the situation internally but Koji convinced her and Seiji to talk to his friends if he wouldn't talk to them.

Just about everyone has had the chance to visit Seiji in the hospital. Today, Nash and and Annaliese stopped by after school. As they got to talking, Seiji admitted that for the first time in his life, he feels relief. He hasn't had to study, work, or do anything and just be all day long. At first the Adderall was just help him focus during finals and then it was just to take the edge off. But then it became the only way he could get through the day. Nash and Annaliese promised to help him in any way they could. They let him know that he's loved, worthy, and should give himself some grace.

While he appreciated them stopping by, Seiji wondered where Giselle was. In all the time he's been in the hospital, he hasn't seen her once. Annaliese told him that she's been super busy and that she's sure she'll visit soon. However, Nash and Annaliese both know that Giselle has been avoiding coming to visit but they can't figure out why.

💕💞💕Happy Valentine's Day💕💞💕

TW: Mentions of Drug Use

It's been a few days and Seiji still hasn't woken up. His parents found out the full extent of his Adderall addiction. Their colleagues were able to conclude that he had been abusing the medication for months. Mao can't help but feel angry towards Seiji. All she can think is, "How could you do this to me? Children shouldn't make their parents worry like this!" On the other hand, Koji is extremely worried. He wonders if maybe Willowcreek is no longer a good environment for Seiji.