A rag tag group of Dwarves straggled on to the Brander farm, changing their lives forever. Eleanora had enough on her shoulders to take up all of her time, hopes and dreams. The same could be said for Thorin Oakenshield and in his exile he faced deprivation and prejudice, hardening him to others. This story follows them from roughly 30 years prior to BotFA to its conclusion.

In the years between The Battle of Azanulbizar and settling in the Blue Mountains Thorin is both charged with and blessed by heavy burdens. Prompt fill: "I want to see a fic of thorin taking care of a sick female baby mortal (or child). You know like a fever. I just think it would be so adorable for Thorin to take on the role of a Father"

The morning of Silverton High School graduation is busy in the Fuller home. Gary and his sons struggle with each other as much as they struggle to get to school on time. How did the chasm between them develop? What happened to the boys' Mom? How did the Fullers come to live in Silverton? Will Gary be able to bridge the chasm?