Cassie Bachmeier

[Crystal]

Cassandra Bachmeier

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History: Cassie was born outside of Auvernha and moved to Alexandria Bay in Auvernha as a toddler. At the age of five, their parents' arguing and hatred for each other reached a limit. Their mother left soon after and married a man in Germany, where she currently resides. Neither Bachmeier child has bothered to try to contact her. When she was 16, she experienced the loss of their father due to an illness. Not even a year later, her brother was involved in a major car accident that almost claimed his life. She stood by his side as he was in a coma and then when he came out of it and started his rehabilitation. It has been a frustrating process at times. Alex suffered severe injuries from the accident, injuring parts of his spine and completely shattering his right tibia, as well as busting both knee caps. He suffered some brain damage as well, and it has affected his personality. She has put all her effort into making sure he is comfortable though and is taken care of. Because he has not been able to get a job (or have the motivation to do so), ever since the accident she has been working at least 2 jobs at a time, even going as far as working 3 at one point. She is still trying to pay off Alex's medical bills. She is hoping to find a full time job at some point.

Parental Information: Mother is living in Germany and has no contact with her children.

Other Information: She is currently living in the townhouse she lived in with her brother and father. Her dog, Lucy, belonged to her father and was named after Lucille Ball, one of her father's favorite shows.

[Crystal]

I feel like I'm 14 and the popular boy in school touched my locker on accident! Anthony stopped by the other evening and I was really glad to see him because it's been quite a while. I was so happy that I had already changed clothes from work because there's no way I would have wanted to be greeting him while I smelled like J-Rockets! I was out walking Lucy ((was that the dog's name? oh well)) when he stopped by and he got me flowers. He's so sweet.

But anyways, he started talking about what he wanted to do, and he brought up the Peace Corps. I thought he would enjoy that, but then he told me that they're basically cut off from the outside world--meaning he wouldn't be able to contact me. I was a little bummed, I won't lie. All I was thinking was that this is just my luck! I find a great, funny guy who is interested in me and he's either away at war or spending 2 years in the peace corps with no access to communication! But then he started talking about how he wasn't sure if he wanted to do that because he would miss a lot of things here. So he said he was thinking about just settling down here, and since he was, that maybe we could start something. Yeah, definitely felt like I was a teenager again. I hope that didn't come across! But I was really happy about it because I like Anthony a lot. He's funny, smart, and loves his family. Lucy likes him. He doesn't seem to mind that I work at a diner.

Speaking of work, J-Rockets is cutting back on my hours, which is really the last thing I need right now because I still need to pay some bills. So I applied to some jobs at department stores to cover the rest of the hours. And, just to try for it, I applied to an administrative assistant job at this company. Full time with benefits! It's probably a longshot since I don't have a college degree, but I'm hoping they'll at least consider it. And if Alex would get a job, that would definitely help... I'm still working on that one.

[Crystal]

Things are going so well. I love hanging out with Anthony. I really wasn't sure how it would work a while back, but I just love it. He's fun and he has a great sense of humor. I feel so relaxed around him! Like I can be myself and not worry about anything else going on. And he's caring too. He has a huge heart for everyone, especially his dogs. Lucy loves him too, and she likes when he brings Pistachio over. It's so cute. Lucy's getting up there in age (she'll be 9 soon!), but he seems to bring the puppy out in her. At first I didn't think she liked him because she kept trying to hide, but I guess she was just playing hide-and-seek because she's been looking around for him ever since! I took her for a walk and one of my neighbors has a little puppy and Lucy ran towards her until she realized it wasn't Pistachio. I think I saw a little disappointment in her eyes.

On the job scene, I have started working at Auvernha Designs, which is a clothing store downtown. I'm getting paid the same, but I get more hours, so it works out. The manager said that I would probably move up quickly because she likes hiring from within. I hope it's soon. I hate working retail, I really do. Folding clothes allday and checking people out isn't that fun. Johnny Rockets was fun. I know serving food isn't the best job either, but the people working there were great. I want a full-time job...a real job, working 9-5, where I have to dress nicely to go to work and I get paid benefits, maybe even get a parking pass. I'm still looking for that perfect opportunity. Of course, if I can move up to shift supervisor and eventually assistant manager at Designs, well...that would be a perk. We'll see how everything goes.

I've found a new physical therapist for Alex and we went yesterday. He seems friendly and he seems like he's a really good motivator. He's a personal trainer on the side, so I think that qualifies him as being able to give good motivation. I went to a cafe while they did that. He gave him a list of exercises he should do at home to strengthen his back and legs. I just hope he doesn't give up this time. These physical therapists are expensive and I don't want to feel like it's a waste of money again because he won't dedicate himself. I know he needs this, I just want him to realize he needs it.

[Crystal]

((i'm going to write a cassie/alex scene..hopefully today or tomorrow..or sunday ha))

Anthony invited me and Alex to have Thanksgiving dinner with his family and the Rossi family. It was so nice of him to include Alex in the invitation. He doesn't know Alex that well, and my brother hasn't exactly been the nicest person to people, but it was a really nice gesture and I appreciate it. The dinner was fabulous. There was so much food to eat! Usually it's just me and Alex on holidays and we don't have near the amount of food as there was yesterday. It was really cool to see all of these families get together and enjoy a meal.

Speaking of holidays...I'm in a bit of a bind now. Anthony (and his mom and Mrs. Rossi) invited me to Sicily to join them for Christmas. Sicily! Can you even imagine? I've never even been out of the country before! I told them I would check with work, but the biggest thing on my mind is Alex. It's been just the two of us for about 8 years now. Every holiday has been spent together. When I've dated in the past, either it didn't last until Christmas or we did Christmas before or after. But I've never been invited out of the country. It's not as if we do a lot for Christmas, just breakfast and exchanging gifts, but I suppose it's just the fact that we're together. We're lucky to even have each other. We're all we have! I really want to go to Sicily though. My relationship with Anthony is going so well and his family is wonderful. I don't know what to do. Maybe if I do go, I would be able to get my own flight home the day after Christmas or something. I need to figure something out though. I can't be in two places at once, no matter how much I pray for it. And I need to see if I even have the money for a flight to Sicily..that would be important. I hope this works out..