He has nine kids. You have nine kids. What could go wrong? 🤷‍♀️

At Rivermere’s high school reunion you reconnect with your high school sweetheart, James. At the reunion you both admit to being widowers. You lost your husband four years ago in a car accident and he lost his wife two years ago when she gave birth to twins.

You both spend the few hours of the reunion together, reminiscing over the past and how you used to be so in love with each other. You talk about your late husband William and how he died in a car accident and he talks about his late wife Claire and how painful it was to bring the twins home without her.

Then he reveals he has nine kids and a housekeeper to keep them in line while he is out travelling with the coast guard as an admiral. You burst into laughter and tell him you also have nine!

You and William had three children and adopted six because you loved being parents so much. But you had several miscarriages.

After a moment of absolute hilarity you both agree that dating would be out of the question.

And yet, by the end of the night, he asks for your number and the two of you start talking on the phone and via text.

Three weeks later, you realise you love him just as much as you did when you were in high school together. And so, on a date, you decide to get married and you do so without telling the children.

You get married in a small church late at night. And by morning you both return home to your seperate families to tell your kids they have a new dad and you will all be moving in together. Into an old lighthouse by the sea.

THE CALLISTER-FORBES FAMILY

Children • Ages & Personality Guide

THE FORBES CHILDREN

1. Isaac Forbes – 19
Protective, thoughtful and quietly friendly, Isaac is a natural leader who works hard to make his mother proud but secretly fears abandonment and being burdened with too much responsibility.

2. Melody Forbes – 18
Bubbly, extroverted, wild and sweet, Melody brings energy wherever she goes but is emotionally sensitive and easily hurt.

3. Yasmyn Forbes – 16
Extremely quiet, introverted and gentle, Yasmyn prefers books, painting and solitude, struggling with change and often feeling invisible in a busy family.

4. Krysta Forbes – 14
Clever, sneaky, mischievous and brave, Krysta loves pranks and stirring up trouble, often pushing boundaries because she feels lonely and overlooked.

5. Emmanuel Forbes – 9
A sweet, observant and timid boy with mild ASD, Emmanuel loves cars, routine and his mother’s affection, but struggles with unexpected changes and separation.

6. Jessie Forbes – 6
Energetic, adventurous and cheerful, Jessie is happiest outdoors catching bugs, playing football and exploring, with very little patience for being cooped up inside.

7. Timmy Forbes – 6
A lively, impulsive and active little boy who loves bikes and roller-skating, Timmy struggles to manage frustration when he cannot burn off his endless energy.

8. Alina Forbes – 5
Bubbly, cuddly, giggly and affectionate, Alina loves dancing and gymnastics but carries deep fears and guilt surrounding the car accident that killed William.

9. Arlo Forbes – 1
A demanding, fussy and colicky little boy who knows exactly what he wants, Arlo is particularly attached to his mother and Emmanuel and takes his time warming up to James.

THE CALLISTER CHILDREN

10. Jared Callister – 19
Highly intelligent, responsible and protective, Jared is a natural caretaker who constantly sacrifices his own ambitions and happiness for the wellbeing of his family.

11. Matt Callister – 18
A relaxed, rebellious and popular heartthrob, Matt hides profound grief behind an indifferent attitude and increasingly risky behaviour, pushing away anyone who tries to get close.

12. Laurie Callister – 17
Sweet, charming, creative and confident, Laurie is a natural caretaker who tries to live up to her late mother’s legacy while quietly carrying considerable fears and insecurities.

13. Ollie Callister – 13
Responsible, thoughtful and gentle, Ollie enjoys quiet activities and making sensible decisions but often feels frustrated and anxious about being caught up in Charlie’s troublemaking.

14. Ellie Callister – 13
Sweet, playful and mischievous, Ellie is the peacemaker of the triplets, balancing her brothers’ very different personalities while occasionally getting swept up in their antics.

15. Charlie Callister – 13
Determined, defiant and fiercely independent, Charlie hates being controlled, gets angry easily and frequently causes trouble, but has a particularly soft spot for Ellie.

16. Piper Callister – 7
Creative, cheerful and independent, Piper loves gardening, outdoor adventures and imaginative play, preferring practical activities over traditional academic learning.

17. Eli Callister – 2
Loud, energetic, talkative and affectionate, Eli loves running around and making noise but has a surprisingly gentle and protective instinct towards his twin sister.

18. Claire Callister – 2
Shy, gentle, timid and clingy, Claire is easily overwhelmed by chaos and finds comfort in familiar people, especially her father, Jared and Laurie.

FAMILY MULTIPLES

• Triplets: Ollie, Ellie and Charlie Callister (13).

• Twins: Eli and Claire Callister (2).

• Biological siblings adopted together: Isaac and Yasmyn Forbes.

MULTIPLES

• Triplets: Ollie, Ellie and Charlie (13).

• Twins: Eli and Claire (2).

FAMILY TOTALS

• 18 children

• 9 Forbes children

• 9 Callister children

• 12 biological children

• 6 adopted children

Inspired by the movie Yours, Mine and Ours