Basics:
Name: Carson Alexander Davila
Birthdate: November
8, 1025
Age: At beginning
– 17, At end - 40
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Gray
Skin
color/nationality: Light
Accent : None, his
voice is slightly deep.
Height: 6 feet 2 inches
Weight: 190
Tattoos: None
Piercings: None
Birthmarks: None
Disfigurements:
None
Scars: On his right
knee from a surgery he had from a football injury
Nicknames: Dad calls him sport, Charlie calls him bro
Where did he come
from: Appaloosa Plains
Where does he live: In
a house that he and Bridge built in Appaloosa Plains.
Why did he choose it
and how did he acquire it: After getting engaged, Carson and Bridge found a
house that they renovated. They loved the view but weren’t so thrilled about
the house. They were able to purchase it from money they had saved up and from
a trust fund that Bridge’s parents set up for her.
How does he handle
intruders (graciously, violently,): They don’t have many intruders, they
lead a pretty quiet life. If they did, Carson would be friendly until they gave
him a reason not to be.
How does he usually
dress: Jeans/shorts, t-shirt, tennis shoes.
What does he wear to
sleep: Nothing.
Does he wear jewelry:
His wedding ring
Is there anything
about his appearance he wishes he could change: Carson isn’t big on
appearances so he doesn’t think about those kinds of things.
How would he look as
the opposite sex: He’d have pretty hair, his daughter Charlotte does
slightly resemble him.
What does he smell
like: Why (does she wear the scent or does it occur naturally): He wears
cologne so he smells like it.
Does he have an accurate
mental picture of his appearance (how he sees himself versus how the world sees
him): Again, he cares about his appearance but it’s not what he’s concerned
about. He makes an effort to look his best. All he cares about is if Bridge is
happy with what she sees and if she does, he’s a happy guy.
Favorites and
Habits:
Habits: He
crosses his arms a lot. Not in a defensive way, though.
Hobbies: What do they
do with their time: Run, workout,
watch football
Favorite color:
Green
Favorite music
artists: He would ever admit this but Carson loves kids music.
Movies or TV shows:
Star Wars
Books or authors:
Carson doesn’t read a lot of books.
Political stance: Are
they active in politics or do they not care: Carson isn’t very political.
Pet peeves: Not
much gets under his skin but if someone is extremely rude, he can get
irritated.
What sort of gifts does
he like: Anything that’s a surprise.
Unlike Bridge, he likes surprises.
Favorite time of day:
Bedtime when he and Bridge are snuggling in bed.
Favorite weather/
Season: Fall, it’s good running weather.
Where does he like to
spend his time: Outside running, with Bridge and the kids.
Favorite food: Goopy Carbanara
Favorite drink: Water
Favorite animal: Dogs
Does he have any
pets/Do they want any: No
What relaxes him:
Working out
Does he have any bad
habits: He bites his nails sometimes.
First memory: Playing
the xylophone with his brother Brett
Resources and
abilities:
Where did he learn
his abilities: Carson learned how to be a physical therapist by going to
college and interning. He has always been athletic and a caring person so he decided
to combine the two for his job.
Where does his income
come from: The family income comes from Carson’s job as a physical
therapist, Bridge selling her paintings, and her trust fund she got from her
parents.
Job: Carson is a
physical therapist
Why does he have his
resources/How long has he had them and how have they served the character over
time (Ex. Contacts, money, political power, fame, etc.): Carson does know several famous athletes and
because of that he’s able to see some more in demand games.
What are some of his
more notable merits and flaws (including physical, mental, emotional,
spiritual, etc.)/How did they develop/How has this helped or hindered them in
the past: Carson is well known for his calm demeanor; when most others are
agitated, Carson is unaffected. Because of this, he is often times a calming
force for others.
How is he with
technology: Because some of his work requires he use technology, Carson is
better at understanding it than others.
Is he specially qualified
in any particular field/Would he be considered at the top of the field: He’s
qualified to be a physical therapist. He wouldn’t be considered at the top of
his field but he’s okay with that.
Has he ever been
publically acknowledged for anything (Ex. Nobel Prize): No
Is there anything
they’ve deliberately sought to improve at: Physical fitness level
Languages: Just
English
Relationships and
history:
Family history:
How does it affect
him: Carson had a pretty normal childhood. Nothing traumatic happened to
him. He did get teased a little from his older brothers but it wasn’t
traumatizing.
How does he feel
about his family/ How does his family feel about him: Carson is close to
both his parents and his brothers. There isn’t much that they wouldn’t do for
each other.
What was he like as a
child: He and his brothers were always outside playing. He was a very
caring, energetic boy.
Favorite toy: Soccer
ball
Favorite game: Football
Playmates: His
brothers
What did he want to
be when he grew up: Football player
Best memory from
childhood: Going to his first football game with his dad.
Worst memory from
childhood: One time he and his
brothers were playing a game of “Watch this” and Carson accidently broke Brett’s
nose when he tried to do a handstand and his foot accidently hit Brett in the
face.
Where did he grow up:
Appaloosa Plains
How did he view it as
a child/Did it change as he got older: Carson has always enjoyed living in
Appaloosa.
How does he feel
about the place now: He still likes it.
Did he, or has he in
the past, had a mentor: Not really
What sort of
education has he had: Carson has a high school diploma and a bachelor’s
degree.
Does he want more:
No
Who was his idol
growing up: His oldest brother, Adam
Who is their closest
friend, and why: Besides Bridge, her twin brother Charlie. He and Charlie
have gotten so close, they are more like brothers.
What does he like to
do with this person: Watch football, hangout
Does he have any
rivals: No.
Has he ever been
betrayed/ By who, and how did it affect him: Yes, Waverly Crawford. He was
very hurt from it but having Bridge around helped him get over it.
Is he married: Yes,
to Bridgette Davila
Children: Trevor Carson, William Jefferson, George Fredrick, Charlotte Grace
Grandchildren: None Yet
Child who’s most like
him: Trevor
Sex and Romance:
What is his sexual
orientation/Does he ever question it? Carson is straight and has never
questioned it.
Age on first date:
Fourteen.
When did he lose
their virginity: He was seventeen.
Who to: Waverly
Crawford (and he cringes every time he thinks about it)
Where: At her
house when her parents weren’t there.
What was it like:
At the time it was fine but it is now one of his biggest regrets.
Past Partners: Waverly
Crawford
Current Partner: Bridgette
Davila
What initially attracted
him to his partner: Her fiery personality, her beautiful blue eyes, and her
gorgeous body.
How did he meet his
partner: They met on their first day of high school and soon became close
friends.
How long have they
been together: They were married 18 years but knew each other 24 years.
What type of
relationship do they have: It was a happy, loving relationship
Do they have any
plans for the future: They had
planned to grow old together and enjoy having grandchildren.
What is he now
attracted to in his partner: Just like Bridge loves everything about
Carson, he also loves everything about her.
What would be his
perfect date: Anything where he got to be with his beautiful wife.
Has he ever hurt
someone he loved: Yes, he hurt Bridge when he was dating Waverly.
Does he fall in love
easily: Even though he and Waverly dated for awhile, he has only ever loved
Bridge.
Drugs and Alcohol
Age when he first got
drunk/What was it like: 17, He didn’t think it was all that great.
Does he drink on a
regular basis: Not usually, just during special occasions.
What kind of alcohol
does he prefer: Beer.
Has he ever tried any
other kind of "mood altering" substance: No, not good for your body or mind.
Morality:
One thing in his past
he’s ashamed of: Sleeping with Waverly.
One thing he’s proud
of: The family he and Bridge made.
What is one thing he
feels strongly about? Learning from the past
One trait he admires:
Being passionate about what one cares about
What disturbs him:
When people are disrespectful to Bridge
Do the ends justify
the means in his eyes: No.
Is he a leader or a
follower: Leader but he doesn’t lead by drawing attention to himself; his
leadership comes from people respecting him.
What does he feel
responsible for: (Ex. I owe it to
the world to do this.): Help people who have been hurt or injured to become
physically better.
Does he believe that
a person can redeem themselves from mistakes of the past: Yes, very much
so.
What scares him: Losing
Bridge or one of the children.
How does he feel
about death: He's not too worried about it.
Has he been
significantly affected by it: No, which is why he’s not too worried about
it.
Does he value faith
over reason or vice versa: It’s both for him; just depends on the
situation.
Does he believe in an
afterlife: Yes.
Does he have any habits
that reflect his beliefs (Ex. regular prayer, vegetarianism, etc.): He
prays regularly
Does he respect the
beliefs of others: Yes.
Would he be more likely
to act for the good of one or the good of many: This would be the one time
that Carson might lose his cool. He wouldn’t want to make that choice. He would
want everyone to benefit.
Is he manipulative: No.
Future:
What are his dreams/What
does he want to do someday: Open up his own physical therapy practice.
Are there places he
wants to go: He’d like to take Bridge back to Paradise Island.
If don’t apply already:
do they want to get married: Already
married
Have children: He
has four children, two sets of twins.
Would he ever
consider adopting a child: He would have if Bridge and him didn’t have two
sets of twins.
Does he have any
prominent sensory associations (Ex. the smell of their mother’s perfume, the
sound of ice cracking under their feet as a child, etc.): Fruit smells
remind him of Bridge since her hair smells like it.
How would he like to
die: As an old man, surrounded by family.
Who famous does he
want to meet: Peyton Manning.
What will he be like
in his old age: Pretty much the same.
Quick Answers:
Stuck in a waiting
room. Which magazine does he pick up: Sports Illustrated
Tea or coffee:
coffee
Sleep on side,
stomach, back: side
Dog or cat: Dog
Cake or Pie: Pie
Favorite word: Gorgeous
Least favorite word: Complacency
Favorite swear word: Damn it
Pizza – Deep dish or
thin crust: No preference, just as long as there’s a lot of it.
Favorite holiday:
Christmas
Favorite month:
October
One word that describes
him: I could think of a ton but if I
had to pick one it would be: Patient
Most beautiful thing
ever seen: Bridge
Story Writing Questions:
Was his story planned
out from beginning: Yes, and it was
pretty much everything from how he met Bridge to him dying. The only thing that
changed was he was supposed to die from cancer but as their story kept getting longer,
I felt it just needed to happen fast. So it changed to him dying from a car
crash. Carson’s purpose was to help Bridge grow as a character. Because of him,
she’s better able to handle change, learns that surprises can be a good thing,
becomes more confident in herself, and he helps her become the woman that she
ends up being. The one thing that
surprised me was how he slowly crept into being as major a character as Bridge.
When I first envisioned his role it wasn’t nearly as big as it ended up being.
What song/songs
helped in writing this generation: You’re the Inspiration – Chicago, Close
Your Eyes – Michael Buble, Now and Forever – Richard Marx, One More Day –
Diamond Rio, My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
Was there another
ending to this generations story: The only thing that was different was how
he died.
Very subtle hints about Carson’s ending: Before I give them,
I want to explain a little. These were not meant to make readers know he was
going to die. It was more of to get an idea to maybe form because of the way a
sentence was said, thought, or even how a chapter was written. I never wanted people to know the ending so
that way you could experience some of Bridge’s and the kids’ emotions.
- Chapter 10 part two (Nothing Can Stay The Same Forever)
Kate – “Nothing can stay the same forever, things are
constantly changing. You can either adapt the best way you can to the changes
or constantly be overwhelmed by them.” -
She was at that moment talking about the changes that were happening because of
them getting older but it applies to everything. One of the biggest themes for
Bridge was her fear and inability to deal with change. Because of Carson, she
learned how to deal with it which led her to be able to “deal with” his death.
- Chapter 20 part two (The Love of My Life)
Carson – “As much as I wanted the ceremony to be over so we
could finally be married, I also wanted to take in every moment so that when my
time on earth was over, I could still recall every second of this moment in
time.” - As the story got closer to
ending I purposely chose wording that might raise some suspicion. Instead of
saying that he always wanted to remember this moment I purposely changed it to
‘when my time on earth is over, I could still recall. . .’
- Chapter 21 (A Wonderful Surprise)
Bridge – “Tell me we’re always going to be together, that
we’ll always stay like this.”
Carson – “I promise. . .We will always be together,
Beautiful.”
- Chapter 22 (The More the Merrier)
Carson (talking about the kids) – “I know that if we just
love them (the kids) and are here for them when they need us that they will
never feel resentful or cheated.”
- Chapter 23 (Paradise)
Bridge – “What would we do without you?”
- The whole second part of the chapter is either Carson’s
point of view or one of the kids. That only occurs one other time and it was
the special chapter.
- All of the interactions with the kids are with mainly with
Carson. He’s the one giving each of them advice and you see how crucial he was
to the kids’ lives.
- The reoccurring theme of being in a dream and not wanting
to wake up:
Chapter 11 (Everything Has Changed) part two
Carson – “After four and a half years, Bridge and I were
actually on the same page about our feelings for each other. I wanted someone
to pinch me to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.”
Carson – “I leaned down and kissed her. I knew I needed to
go but I just wanted to stay with her. It was almost like I was scared that
this would all stop being true if I walked away.”
Chapter 21 (A Wonderful Surprise)
Carson – “I’m still waiting to wake up from this dream.”
Chapter 23 part two (Paradise)
Bridge - “We do make a pretty good team don’t we?”
Carson - I smiled back at her. “We most certainly do,
Beautiful. I wouldn’t be half the man I am if it wasn’t for you. The only
reason I’m where I am today is because of your love and support.” She reached
up and stroked my cheek. I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath.
Bridge - “What’s that for?” She asked.
Carson - I opened my eyes and smiled. “I’m still waiting for
someone to pinch me and wake me up from this dream.”
What’s one thing
about this character that that has not yet been revealed that you would like
readers to know: I tried to lay it
all on the line with Carson. He was very much an open book. I guess it would be what his actual traits
were which were: Athletic, Family Oriented, Great Kisser, Hopeless Romantic, Nurturing and I tried to incorporate all of
them into his story.
What’s one thing you
would change if you could rewrite his story: Nothing.
What’s your favorite
thing about him: I can’t pick one. I love the way he loved Bridge, how
funny he was, what a great dad he was, how he had this uncanny ability to get
everyone to like him, I could go on and on. . .
What’s your favorite
thing about this generation: Hands down, their love story.
Those hints were cool to see. I don't think that I had any idea that he was going to have an early death until the chapter where he actually died. In your authors note when you said get a tissue, and I saw the first picture of Bridge holding her cell phone, I then got the feeling that something had happened to Carson. In the Paradise Island chapter, I enjoyed that Carson was having little talks with his kids. It was sweet. I did like their love story, it was again, sweet, :D
ReplyDeleteSmall, tiny, very subtle hints. I wanted his last chapter to be mostly from his point of view. I felt it needed to be that way since that was going to be his last opportunity to be heard. I'm glad you liked the moments he had with the kids! I really liked writing those. =D
DeleteI get a mushy feeling whenever I think of their story. They were so fun to watch in the game. They were always near each other and flirting.
Thanks for reading his character study and commenting, LateKnight! : )
I love you added the hints since I missed them the first time around. Lol. I miss Carson. They really had an epic love. I always like these character studies and finding out unknown facts about the characters. :)
ReplyDeleteSigh, I miss him too. I was taking pictures for his download and I realized how much I missed him. I purposely finished this character study a while ago so I wouldn't have to do it after the chap'ter came out.
DeleteI knew, if I was reading the story, that I would want to know what the hints were so I included them. :)
I love reading character studies too. I think it helps sometimes in explaining why a character acted or spoke in a certain way.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Amandralynn!
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ReplyDeleteWOW. So, I've copied and pasted the questions into a google form. I think I'm going to do this Aaliyah. I've learned SO MUCH about Carson (whom I lurve)!!
ReplyDeleteAnd those extra pictures of him as a child. SO CUTE! And he had sex with WAVERLY?! That TRAMP!?!?!?!? Urgh, argh, ugh!!!
These are sooooo good!
I'm glad you learned more about Carson!
DeleteYes, he had sex with Waverly. Sad, I know. He wasn't too thrilled about it either.
Lol! Glad you like them!
Thanks for reading and commenting!