Local Girl - If you've lived in Calaveras for any length of time you would have heard of some of the local families that have resided here for a few generations. One of those families is the Stone family. Gossip usually painted the mother, Leigh, as a slightly overwhelmed mother of seven children. Two years ago an unfortunate accident took away Kate's parents and most of her siblings, leaving her and the two youngest on their own. Since then, Kate has managed to turn her family home into a Bed and Breakfast, business doing better than she had any reason to expect.
Television Personality - Heather returned to town a few months ago, and after a few meetings she offered Katherine a job on a show called Wake Up, Calaveras. At first, Katherine thought that Heather was kidding, but she has since settled into the work, enjoying everything about the morning show (except for the 4am wake up time). She has since expanded and has began to produce a second show called Naked Voices that airs later in the evening. Filming has started and the edited version of the show will be airing soon, tune in to KCC1.
The Kitchen is Open - The kitchen at the Bed and Breakfast is typically full of various types of people at all hours of the day and night. Kate gathers people, no matter where they're from, and feeds them or tries to care for them. It's well known throughout town that all are welcome at Stone Bed and Breakfast, and most people don't even bother to knock when they enter now, coming in when it suits them for coffee, food or company.
Blue - This kitty likes to hide upstairs instead of socializing, every so often she comes out of Lynn's room.
Rainbow Sparkle - A pygmy goat that Kate fell in love with at the shelter. She has a cute little pen out in the back yard, and loves to headbutt people.
Done at the Mad Tatter.
Guess you can't get just one.
Done by August at the Mad Tatter.
Harvey - Sneaks out in the middle of the night. Keeps weird hours. Spends a lot of time in the soda shoppe. Not sure what's up with him, and frankly, it's really not my business.
Jasper - A very very large ray of sunshine who promises to make sure leftovers don't exist in my fridge. That's a pretty bold claim to make, we'll see if he can manage it without getting sick.
Layla - I don't think it's just the language issue that confuses me, but you can't understand everyone in this world.
Nina - Nina is a very interesting enigma. I still don't know much about her, but I'm slowly getting to know her better. I've seen a lot of changes in Julian since they started dating, but they're all good changes, and I'm happy for both of them. The advice that she has given me thus far is appreciated very much.
Nolan - My new co-host for Wake Up, Calaveras. He seems really gregarious and polite, and I am looking forward to working with him. I wasn't completely sure why someone of his caliber wants to be part of a little, local morning show, but I'm sure he has his reasons.
Sully - The ME currently staying at the B&B. She and I get along pretty well, mostly because she loves foods that help her load up. Apparently those are the kinds of foods that I cook? She offered to get in touch with some people so I could learn more about cooking. Holy shit, she got me time with a Chef in Paris.
Sevin - ….Things are far less complicated now, and while I can find words to describe our relationship or lack thereof, they're probably best kept locked where they're safe.
Esme - Paris was amazing! Watching Esme have fun and be outgoing was great. We shared a few secrets during the trip and I hope we can continue to be close. She's such a sweet woman and she deserves every good thing that happens to her. Hopefully there are a lot of them.
Franklin - Franklin is a very big, scary man. I spent more time with his little sister than I did with him, but I remember growing up, he was usually getting us out of trouble. I know that he cares, he shows it every time he stops by to check on me and my sisters. I think he feels like he needs to, after the accident, and we all appreciate it very much.
Heather - I think that things have come full circle with Heather. She's not always nice still, but we've come to an understanding. I have her back, she has my back, and woe betide anyone who tries to fuck with that. We're more Heatherine than rivals now, solving the big and little problems one snarky word at a time.
Julian - I can't say that he is the big brother that I never had, because I had big brothers. What can I say about Julian? There are times when he and I butt heads and argue with each other, but when things get serious and scary, he will be there standing at my back. I love watching him and Nina when they're over, it's like discovering a whole new side to him.
Katya - She has a good head on her shoulders and is someone I've easily come to trust. It's funny how things happen and toss people together. She's obviously been through some things though. So I worry.
Maxon - I am ashamed to admit that I came pretty close to throwing a can of pineapple chunks at his head when we first met. Now we hang out. Eat food. Overindulge in bourbon, and honor the pact. Not sure if we're always honoring it, but trying counts, right?
Sam - This friendship has been slightly complicated from the beginning. Every time we do a show, I learn more about him, and get surprised often. I don't think it's going to get any less complicated anytime soon, but he doesn't seem to be someone I'm going to regret later.
Vyv - Boarder and Maître Pâtissier who is both witty and hilarious. He may not make many appearances, but when he does, there is always something yummy left behind.
August - Life has been complicated lately. We have our ups and downs, but when it comes down to it, there isn't anyone I trust more to watch my back. I hope that she knows that I'm watching hers.