Author's Note: While I consider this is a sequel to my deleted scenes, it's a far, far in the future sequel. The idea just came to me, and even though I have other non-LB things I wanted to write, I couldn't get this story out of my head unless I put it down on paper (or whatever you'd call this). I thought about making it musical-y, but instead I went with movie-y. The main reason is speed. It takes a really long time to express what you want to say in rhyme and on beat. I'm not saying I can't be convinced to add in musical numbers. I'm not saying I can. I'm just, you know, saying :) Also, if you are not interested in this story at all, please tell me. Like, really.

Also, this first chapter will just serve as a character description and reference list, but I'll add to it. So if you ever don't know who someone is, navigate back here to chapter 1.


Character List

Elle Woods - Duh, you guys. Elle Woods is still Elle Woods, except now her name is Elle Forrest. Oh, and she's 44. She is married to Emmett Forrest. She has a successful law career at Forrest and Forrest, but she always makes time for family. She and Emmett have two children: Emma who is 17 and Eli who is 6. If Elle thought Emmett redefined her idea of love, she found that her children expanded it infinitely. She raises her children to be strong and independent, but at the end of the day, she still worries about their safety and happiness, doing her best to positively influence both.

Emmett Forrest - The chip on Emmett Forrest's 47-year-old shoulder has all but disappeared. He splits his professional time between the law firm and teaching classes at Harvard, but to Emmett, family is the most important aspect of his life. He is Elle's constant partner, always there to support her when he should or challenge her when she needs it. As a father, his philosophy is to teach his children good morals so that they can be given choices and be trusted to make the right ones.

Emma Forrest - Seventeen-year-old daughter of Elle and Emmett. Emma attends private school where she gets all A's and has plenty of "friends." The older she gets, though, the more discontent she becomes. With her brown hair and not-too-flashy style, she can't help wonder what life would be like if she were more like her mother.

Eli Forrest - Six-year-old son of Elle and Emmett. Eli just finished kindergarten and wants to be a lawyer when he "gets big."

Paulette O'Boyle - Paulette lives in Worcester with her husband, Kyle, and their five sons: Aidan (21), Brendan (20), Collin (18), Dylan (12) and Finn (8). She spends her days working at her people and pooches salon, "Lady and the Tramp" and her nights with her family. Paulette always goes with the flow when it comes to her kids, accepting pretty much anything they've wanted to try. With the exception of Collin, all the boys have turned out much like their father.

Kyle O'Boyle - Still hot after all these year, Kyle continues to work at UPS. His oldest and hottest sons, Aidan and Brendan, have followed in his delivery footsteps.

Aidan O'Boyle - Paulette and Kyle's oldest son, 21.

Brendan O'Boyle - Paulette and Kyle's second oldest son, 20.

Collin O'Boyle - Paulette and Kyle's eighteen-year-old middle son. Like all of Paulette's children, Collin attended public school. A bit of a misfit in his family, though always loved, Collin often turned to Elle and Emmett for academic and career guidance. Because of their recommendations, Collin earned a full ride to Harvard University's undergraduate program which he will begin in the fall. He plans to major in pre-law and work toward admission into Harvard Law School. Also, Collin has had a crush on Emma Forrest for as long as he can remember... and been overlooked by her for just as long.

Dylan O'Boyle - Paulette and Kyle's second to youngest son, 12.

Finn O'Boyle - Paulette and Kyle's youngest son, 8.

Will, Travis and Hannah - Collin's best friends from school.


Backstory

A little history. Upon graduation, Elle passed the Bar Exam with flying colors. She immediately began working with Emmett at his small, but lucrative law practice which was housed in the old Hair Affair. After eloping to Vegas, the newlyweds returned to Boston and their newly-renovated dream apartment above the law practice. Emmett sacrificed his videogame room for a nursery, and Elle let Emmett keep his Xbox in the living room. The law practice was also, and finally, officially christened "Forrest and Forrest."

After their daughter, Emma, was born, the new family lived above the law practice for five years then moved to the suburbs of Acton, Massachusetts where they still reside. They used the old apartment and some other condo acquisitions to expand the offices of Forrest and Forrest into a state-of-the-art law facility. They have always made it their practice to defend only clients they believe in. They have pioneered several client acceptance protocols that have helped them ensure their clients are innocent before they ever walk into a courtroom, thus building a reputation for excellence. They've also initiated several internship programs that have led the best and the brightest young lawyers working as associates in their firm. Rather than taking them on as partners, Elle and Emmett teach them how to start up their own small practices with the hopes of spreading their ethical philosophy to the entire practice of law.

Life for the Forrests would be perfect were it not for their 17-year-old daughter's recent (attempted) mini-rebellions. Elle has been determined to put her foot down while Emmett's tried to act as negotiator, with little success.

Don't forget to check back if you forget who any of the characters are :)