The Sanford Legacy

And we’re done with this update! I really wanted to look at the aftermath of Isa and Jasper’s break after a time jump through the eyes of their kids first 👀 But next time, we’ll be back with our girl, who has a lot to unpack 🩷

Kissing him on the cheek, Erica sighs. She knows how difficult the relationship between Elliot and his father has become recently, but she hopes that Elliot won't hold too much grudge, which she knows he will regret later.

All good things must come to an end, and Elliot and Erica slip away so they can say goodbye in more private. Emma seems even more tense lately, without her daughter really knowing why. As she hugs Elli close, she tries to gauge how he is feeling, but he just shrugs his shoulders, evasive.

Once again, life quietly settled back into its normal rhythm within the group, with the crew focusing on jamming together, while Calia tried to get to know Erica a little better and find out what it was that made Elliot so fascinated by her.

Elli feels his cheeks flush when he hears Erica's voice, who has quietly joined the conversation, and struggles to justify himself. On hearing Erica's name, Calia's smile freezes. As Erica says she was invited by Nicole herself, she relaxes, happy that she doesn't need to throw punches with Elliot.

It is a slight cough that soon turns into laughter that brings them out of their bubble, and Ingrid quickly joins in Elliot's infectious laughter, while Calia flashes a big smile, insisting that he will never get his beloved couch back.

In their usual hideout, Ingrid and Calia, now a little older, begin to think about plans for the future. Calia grins when Ingrid finally seems ready to join her and Ingrid, amused by her enthusiasm, plants a soft kiss on her lips.

However, there was one information that didn't escape Elli's attention, and he overthought it all afternoon. Nicole invited Erica to join them later and he's determined to make sure she comes. But this quickly backfires when Erica realises, amused, that he still obeys her every command.

In the bustling cafeteria, the crew quickly resumes its usual routine, as if nothing had ever happened, except for the addition of Erica. But she easily fits into the group, as if her presence had always made sense and she was even the missing piece.

Back in present days, Isaac and Elliot are particularly surprised when Nicole walks straight towards them, arm in arm with Erica. Seeing their stunned expressions, Nicole rolls her eyes and insists that it's time to swallow all their pride, especially hers as it's more than time to move on.

Daph tries to be witty, avoiding her own feelings. Of course she has sensed the change between them, of course it's more than physical for her too. She cannot not feel her heart skipping a beat when he takes her in his arms, reminding her that he is there for her no matter what, but she needs time.

Vic jumps out of bed and holds her back. He knows this is a difficult time for her, but the words come out faster than he expected as he confronts her. Daph blinks, surprised by this sudden confession, and bites her lip, feeling guilty at the thought of felling like she used him to distract herself.

However, the next morning, something seems to shift for Daph as she tries to slip quietly out of bed and get dressed without waking Victor, to no avail. Victor is confused to see her almost doing a walk of shame, ready to leave without saying goodbye.

Victor finds himself almost carrying her to the living room, where he rubs her back while whispering words of comfort in the hope of soothing her a little. In the quiet house, Daph's sobbing slowly fades away as she lets Vic take care of her.

Vic gently grabs her by the wrists, as if he were afraid of jostling her and breaking her while she is in such an unstable state. Once in his arms, Daph allows herself to completely let go.

𝘼 𝙛𝙚𝙬 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙧 When Daph learns of her parents' break-up, it's too much for her to handle. Everything she has ever known seems to suddenly fall apart, and she runs away to find comfort. It leads her to Vic, who is more than concerned to see her in this state, barely able to form sentences.

As usual, the couple end up in his room, but she can see that he has a lot on his mind. Most of their time is usually spent making out, but the situation is weighing on him and she tries to get him to talk. Simon blurts everything out, as if he was waiting for someone to ask him how he's feeling.

While the whole school expected the two young women to hate each other, they exchange a complicit smile, like two long-time friends. The two teenagers get along well, and they breathe a sigh of relief for completely different reasons.

Erica doesn't waste a second thinking about Gisele's relationship and goes looking for Nicole. Without ceremony, she sits down next to her while the latter raises an eyebrow, surprised to see Erica being so straightforward with her. But Erica is full of good intentions, and even Nicole can see that.

Simon and Gisele have decided to let the past be the past, but also to keep their relationship private. Following what happened in his family, spending time with Gisele is all Simon needs, and he really doesn't want anyone poking their nose into his business.

PART TWENTY : Rebuilding ourselves apart CHAPTER ONE : A few months later Erica keeps dwelling on what happened as the situation remains tense for everyone involved. Gisele senses that she'll not be able to let it go and tries to give her the best advice she can, before her attention is diverted.

I will have more to say tomorrow, but for now I'm just proud I was finally able to share that part and I'm excited for what's to come! But FINALLY that sad part between Isa and Jasper is OVER. Now it's gonna be time to heal for both of my babies 🤍Let's hope they find their way to each other too!

That scene between Isa, Jasp et Emma? That was the first scene I had in mind when I decided to start this legacy and one year later, it's finally here 🥹 It's been hard for a year to hide those things about Em ngl but now the truth is OUT And the feed is updated 👀 bsky.app/profile/did:...

But when she arrived in the evening, looking completely devastated, accompanied by Daph and Elli, there was something he never imagined he would witness: her first heartbreak. And as he did his best to comfort her while she cried in his arms, he just wished that this had never happened to his baby.