Cory Locklin

**Cory Locklin** is one of the main characters living on All Boro Island. He's an island native, loving his home, his family, and his friends all residing on it with him. He's happily married and a dad of 6, beginning his fatherhood at the age of 16 and being a high school dropout to raise his oldest. Although he's made mistakes, he's genuine in trying to make up for them and fix them.

## Personality

Cory is often seen as a bubbly, child-at-heart man who always loves having fun and being silly. He only wants to make those he cares about happy and smile and, when he can't do that, is definitely one to listen. He is definitely known as a good listener, even when he's the one in the wrong, hoping to allow whoever is upset to calm down by ranting. He always wants to fix his mistakes, right the wrongs, and works hard to make up for things he's done... even if he can't really do so. On his worse-off days, he's usually panicking or frantically apologizing about everything he's ever done in the past, afraid that people secretly hold them against him.

It's not often you see him in this state, however, as you'll usually catch him giggling or having fun with his family.

## Backstory

He was born to Raena and Morgan Locklin, the younger brother of Nick Locklin, on All Boro Island on September 28th. He was a quiet baby, not really screaming or crying, but his dad knew exactly what he needed and when. Though his parents didn't really much care for their youngest, they never neglected him either. They figured that he'd most likely never hold up to his brother's name, so they attempted at molding him into the perfect child. However, they believed that All Boro wasn't the best island to do so and, when Cory was 8, decided to move away. The day came, and Cory hesitantly threw his bags onto the boat, however escaped quick before it left, leaving him on All Boro with his parents leaving. For years, he felt as if his parents didn't notice, but he currently believes that they just didn't care that he stayed.

Cory was allowed to stay in an apartment for a few weeks as long as he was able to find someone to take him in. Thankfully, a family friend of his let him stay until he was 16, when he could get an apartment himself with a decent job.

Cory formally met Ali not too long after his parents left. They became best friends, lasting years before Ali asked him out on a date. Shocked, he blurts out a 'No', much to Ali's dismay. He regretted this and the next day asked her out instead, feeling like an idiot as he just panicked. He sighed with relief when she actually said yes, "Without panicking" (as she would remind him.) Of course, she told him that it hurt, and he felt terrible, but he made sure to make up for it.

When they were 15, they found out they were expecting Millie, much to Ali's parents' anger. They kicked her out with very little of her stuff, pawning off whatever they kept so they had enough to move off All Boro to get away from her. Cory took her in right away and supported her... for the most part. They welcomed Millie into the world when they were 16. When they were 17, they were struggling with work, school, homework, and watching Millie, they were filled with stress to the point where they fought and broke up. Ali moved into another apartment and Cory stayed in his. They swapped Millie every few days so they could both have time with her, when Cory finally asked to talk, and pleaded for another chance, that he was stressed, and he had dropped out of high school to care for Millie. Ali apologized, as well, saying she was also stressed with school and her own job. Cory took on another part-time job a few weeks after he was supposed to graduate to pay for their apartment, and Ali stayed with her one job. They made enough for a home that Cory proudly picked out.

As a celebration of their new home, Cory took Ali and Millie out for a night on the town, when he finally proposed... only to drop the ring into the ocean accidentally. He was crying and panicking until the moment Ali popped out a ring herself, planning on proposing as well. She let Cory take credit for it, happily agreeing and marrying a few months later at the age of 18, just after Millie's third birthday. A year later, they welcomed a son, Kayden into the world, and not long after that, Sunny then Adrian. A surprise came with Delilah, and, after another fight, they had one last surprise baby, Logan.

He isn't proud of the fights, and not too proud with the thought of possibly having Logan just to make up for a fight. He loves his family regardless, doing whatever he can to keep them happy and healthy. Even if they have a dirtied reputation, he still wants to make everyone feel safe. He's a hard worker at his job at the Cafe, enjoying his job and his coworkers very much. He currently is working at the Cafe with a bunch of overtime to take his family, including all of his kids, on a vacation.

## Relationships

### Ali Sparx

His wife. The two have been through hell together, and he adores every second he can spend with her (same goes for his kids, too, of course.) Some days, Cory will still think of the fights, and it scares him that Ali may be holding out on revenge for them, but she assures him every time that she isn't, not even thinking about the fights at all until he brings them up. She suggest therapy every time, only wanting him to feel better. Aside from that, they enjoy time with each other, as well as tell each other about their own adventures apart. They may not always agree, but they figure it out!

### Millie Rivers

Millie is Cory's oldest child, born when he was only 16-years-old. She was the reason Cory gave to drop out of high school: to raise her while Ali continued with school, so they could lower their stress and hopefully not break up again. Cory found no issues with this, finding a job and a happy future regardless. Millie's choice to side with her daughter, Riley, when it was found out that Riley was bullying Logan deeply hurt her relationship with her dad, but Cory would never fully turn on her. He still tries to talk to her and include her in events and outings, and Millie is entirely grateful.

### Kayden Locklin

Kayden is Cory's first son, and due to this, Cory felt as if he had to be in his life the most, though Ali continuously tried to tell him that both of them need to be in his life, as well as Millie. It took a few years, but Cory backed off, satisfied with his spoiling his son for his first two years. The two are pretty close, though don't really spend time together as much as they'd like. This is the main reason why Cory wanted to throw small picnics for his family, and anybody else who wanted to come, really, so they could spend time together... as well as others. Kayden enjoys it, as it gives him full excuse to call out of work.

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