Post by Kat on May 6, 2017 6:40:50 GMT
♬ Hey you with the pretty face, Welcome to the human race ♬
Playby: Chris Pratt
Nicknames: Em, Laffie (by his students since his last name seems to prove difficult to pronounce..)
Age & Birthday: February 2, 1981 (aged 36 Years Old)
Occupation: Salem High School Gym Teacher, Mentor
Sexuality: Bisexual, though his love life hasn't exactly been that successful
Relationship Status: Single, looking for someone to settle down with
Appearance: Emmett started life as a very doughy kid. But years of teasing motivated him to lose nearly 200 lbs of fat and replace it with muscle. He is quite tall, standing at 6'2" and is completely capable of bench-pressing twice his body weight. Very much possesses the jock body type.
He usually clads himself in very light, very casual, clothing. This consists almost entirely of t-shirts, jeans, and tennis shoes. It is a rare occurrence to see him dress up for any occasion, but he has been told he looks 'damned good' in a suit and tie.
♬ A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's waiting for you. And today is the day we've waited for ♬
Personality: Emmett might not be the brightest crayon in the box but he makes up for it with his loyalty and dedication to others. He does his best to brighten the mood of others and make their day even just a smidget better.He is very understanding and is slow to anger, often speaking in calm tones in stressful situations. Under normal circumstances he can be considered a goofball with a heart of gold.
Despite being Salem High's resident Gym Teacher, Emmett struggles with his own laziness. He will often find he prefers to go see a movie and eat nothing but junkfood rather than spend hours at a sweaty gym. That doens't meant he never gets his act together, however, because he will if the need should arise.
Likes
Dislikes
- making other people laugh, preferably until they cry or can not breathe
- Going to the movies, even if he is by himself and watching a chick flick
- Cookies and other Baked Goods, they are his kryptonite that make watching his waistline difficult
- Teaching gym class and playing with his students, children are a passion in his life
- Going camping, he enjoys being out in nature and away from distractions
Dislikes
- Being lied to, it is offensive and highly disrespectful
- When and if he is teased about his lower IQ, he knows he isn't bright so there is no need to mention it
- Bullies, especially with his past he does not enjoy dealing with nor witnessing them in action
- Day-old Coffee, It is always in the teachers lounge and is damned right nasty!
- Seeing others cry, often he feels like he is partly to blame for he could have done something to prevent the other person from becoming sad
♬ Mr. Blue sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long. Where did we go wrong? ♬
Family Members
- Owen Lafeyette-- Father, owns a small pawn shop in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Emmett hasn't seen his father in years but they do exchange letters every month or so)
- Charlotte Lafeyette-- Mother, runs a modest bakery in Salem (Emmett has always respected how much his mother did in order to raise him alone)
- Andrew "Andy" Lafeyette-- Son, a rambunctious toddler (Emmett adores his son and would do anything to stay in his life)
- Quil Lafeyette-- Emmett's Pit Bull (Emmett does not care what others think of his choice for breed of dog)
Social Life: Emmett actually has very few friends, usually spending to choose time with his son and dog more often than not. He does enjoy being around other people, though. They just have to be alright with his son and dog coming along for the ride.
Possessions
- His 1986 Chevy K30 truck. He got it off of a Salem High student that gave up trying to fix it. A few thousand bucks later and the thing purrs like a kitten.
- His collection of dinosaur toys. Well, more like his son's now but dinosaurs are awesome!
- His favorite Funko Pop Figurine of Star-Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy. It was the only one he saw worth owning.
♬ Hey there, Mr. Blue, we're so pleased to be with you ♬
Charlotte Lafeyette|| His mother. Charlotte has always been very supportive of her only child and knows exactly what to say whenever he is feeling low. She raised him all by herself after her divorce from her husband. However she never let any bitterness get to her about it, and for that Emmett is always grateful. She was even the one that encourage him to get in touch with Owen, his father.
Owen Lafeyette|| His father. After the divorce Emmett didn't see much of his father. None, in fact. It wasn't until a few years ago that Emmett was encouraged by his mother to get in touch with Owen. They have exchanged letters back and forth for a good portion of Emmett's life now. While he is slightly bothered about never meeting his father face to face somehow the letters seem enough. His father always makes sure to reply and always has the best advice to give.
Andy Lafeyette|| His son. Emmett regrets a lot that happened with Andy's mother, but making Andy is not one of them. he adores the kid and will drop everything he has for him. Unfortunately Andy's mom has a new Beau and suddenly the joint custody doesn't seem enough any more. Emmett is now in a custody battle over his son and he would do anything not to lose Andy.
Westley Coxx|| not exactly sure? Emmett met West by sheer luck (or lack there of) when looking for Miles. Immediately there was a mutual attraction between them. The brief make-out session was also one for the books. Emmett would certainly get to know West more.
Quil Lafeyette|| His Pit Bull. She was five years old when they met. having been rescued from a home where she had been used as a Bait dog, every one told Emmett not to take her. "She could hurt Andy" was the main excuse given to him but Emmett didn't listen. He took her home to a loving home. It was a couple of days before Quil adjusted to the new lifestyle. She follows Emmett around and is very affectionate towards Andy. All three of them cuddle whenever they can. Emmett is grateful to have such a sweetheart in his life.
♬ Look around see what you do, everybody smiles at you ♬
Emmett was born to a couple whose only reason for getting married was in order to obtain a green card. His parents were in no way in love but they had hoped that by having a kid together, something would spark between them. It did not and when Emmett was three years old his parents decided to divorce and Owen was on his way back home. Charlotte did her best to raise her son on her own, opening up a bakery in order to pay for the bills.
His mother's line of work caused Emmett to gain weight very quickly. Unfortunately kids can be very cruel and he was subject to insistent teasing. He felt awful about his body and in middle school he swore to himself that he would not give others something to tease him about. He went on a diet and initiated a workout routine. within three years he was as fit as the guys that had made fun of him.
Sadly all that time worrying about his body did nothing for his mental development and he fell into the jock stereotype. But it was no matter. None of his classmates teased him anymore, probably too afraid he'd punch them in the face. Not that he ever would, he has always been so much of a sweetie, which is saying something since he went to Salem High. He did see others go through what he did and he made it his life's mission to brighten others' days.
He had always admired his elementary school gym teacher and since he wasn't bright he figured he could do the same thing. Or at least try to. He pursued his degree and returned to Salem High as the PE teacher. He messes things up most of the time and he isn't very good at what he does education wise but his students seem to enjoy his classes and everyone knows he is good for a laugh or just someone to talk to.
He has been through several relationships, none of which have seemed to work. One in particular was a gal by the name of Britney. She was a sweet substitute teacher and after a few dates Emmett was starting to think she was the one. He was thrilled when she announced she was pregnant and started preparing for the rest of his life with this woman.
But the pregnancy brought out a side of Britney that was not at all what Emmett was expecting. They argued constantly over the littlest things. Emmett hoped that perhaps things would change once their son was born. Unfortunately he was wrong. Britney was a nightmare to live with. Emmett would gladly handle baby Andy rather than deal with Britney. Two years after their first date, Emmett and Britney broke off their relationship but agreed to share joint custody of Andy and Emmett would pay child support.
Not long afterwards Emmett adopted his dog Quil. She sort of became another child to him and she made a devastated home a happy one. After the following broken relationships it was good to come how to an affectionate pet and a goofball of a son. After the most recent break up Emmett decided that he did not want to be like this his son's whole life so if the next relationship does not make it he will just be content being single.
This last year has been the roughest on Emmett, however. Britney revealed that she and her new Beau have gotten married and want full custody over Andy. Emmett has been battling in court for over ten months now and he doesn't know how long he can hold out. He fears he is going to lose his son.
♬ Mr. Blue sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long. Where did we go wrong? ♬
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Lyris from Mr. Blue Sky, by ELO
