"Welcome to my complicated life...and family."
R E G I N A L D C A R R I N G T O N
"He's a scary man....but maybe has more emotions than mother."Marisol has always been a bit scared off her father and his presence that demands respect. Whilst, she struggles to respect him at times, she always did her best. But past memories of him punishing her for a little accidents-left her with a deep dislike towards her father. Mari wishes, she would have been bit closer to at least one parent-but both of them have caused her damage that's stayed with her. She's not even sure how to approach him with a smile on her face-it's easy for her to be intimated by her own father.
C A S S I O P E I A C A R R I N G T O N
"She's not a mother, she never acts like one...but a heartless machine. She makes me feel tired of trying to be perfect...no one is ever good enough for her."Marisol does not have fond memories of Cassiopeia what-so-ever. The woman that's supposed to be her mother; had never acted motherly towards her or any of the other siblings. Marisol sees and remembers as cold, emotionless and barely there to raise her and her siblings. There were times, where she has been disciplined by her mother and father alike-but in a very strict manner. Marisol is rather tired, of trying to act perfect and trying to perfect herself beyond abilities and measures to satisfy her mother. Marisol address, Cass in a cold manor when calling her 'Mother'. The woman doesn't deserve to be called anything, after all...she hasn't been there.
Over all-Marisol just feels like a failure in her parent's eyes. Deep down, their family and she wants to see if this trip will restore any frail bonds. But it's highly doubtful, it won't get any better than what is.
TATIANA KORVO-CARRINGTON
'My dear Tatia, she might be adopted but that doesn't matter. She's my sister. Oна сокровище . Она была больше мать для меня, чем кого-либо еще.'Growing up, Marisol was taken under Tatiana's wing. The two girls grew close and are still closer than with other siblings. Mari felt protected by Tatiana when it came to their parents wrath, but she didn't escape every punishment due to Tatia's protection. Tatia, or Tati as Marisol likes to call her-has been more of a role-model and mother figure to Marisol than Cassiopeia. Tatiana even taught Marisol Russian-their secret code language of sorts. Marisol adores her older sister-and Tatia is one of the reasons why she moved and stayed in New York. The two girls can cause trouble at times.
GABRIEL CARRINGTON
'Gabe...my big adorable brother. He's always been there when you need him. He's a great guy. Shame I haven't seen him in a while.'
Being around Gabe-Mari felt affection, love, safety and warmth that she didn't feel from their parents. She looks up to and loves her big brother. Whilst she felt they were close as kids-that closeness has been lost due to being in different places-not seeing each other that often like before. But she still tries to keep in touch with her big brother. She remembers her taught her knowledge that school did not-one of the perks of having a smart brother who's like a walking encyclopedia. Mari hopes, to re-kindle the closeness they once had.
ROWAN CARRINGTON
'You always try to please others...how about pleasing yourself for once?'
Whilst Marisol and Rowan always had a rather steady and good relationship, with him being another protective person in her life. There have been a few incidents between them-especially when it came to him trying to please his father. It irritated her at times-she didn't understand, why he couldn't be happy just being himself. She felt like he was trying to hard to be like their father...in trying to achieve perfection. She loves her brother, but sometimes she wishes he would try and please himself...and be happy with how he turned out. He has a good thing going for himself...so why try and impress those, that made them run off and not look back?
CHARLIE CARRINGTON
'My baby brother....we've always been close, after everyone else have left home. If there's something I regret, is leaving Charlie behind with our parents.'
Being the two youngest of the family-Marisol and Charlie were maybe the closest of the siblings that had been left behind once everyone left. Often playing together and getting each other into trouble. Marisol tried to protect and look after her younger brother-like Tatia did after her. She didn't want to see Charlie get hurt...but there came a time when she too left, leaving him alone. She regretted leaving like that...but there was only so much she could take. Nonetheless, she's proud of her baby-brother and what he has achieved. She still keeps in touch with Charlie, if he ever needs someone to talk to...she's there.
PETER GALLAGHER
'He's the love of my life. He just makes me feel alive and like I can be myself. There's no need for perfection and pretentious behavior lie at home.'
During High-school the two love-birds met during his arrival. Marisol had been asked to show him around the school and they shared a few lessons together. Marisol helped him settle in-they studied together and got to know each other during the first few months of their relationship. It wasn't long before Marisol learned about his recent loss and the anger and sadness that was within him-Marisol felt his heart-ache and she did her best to console him. As the two grew closer and fell in love. Whilst Pete sometimes struggled behind-Marisol was always there to keep him on track and help him out.
She was there to comfort him, when his nightmares came alive and she still tries to console him when the nightmares kick in. She knows both sides of who he is and she loves him for who he is, and how far he's come along in the past 6 years. She wouldn't change anything for the world-she's proud of him and where he's trying to get to. She supports his writing career, just like he supports her and the decisions she makes. They are two peas in a pod. With this trip-Marisol is worried and tense about how everyone will react to Peter due to his background and lesser status than theirs. She isn't bothered by his lower class-but she knows her parents would be.