Zeke Dunnison

[Sonny Johnson/Zeke Dunnison]

Name: Zeke Dunnison

Age: 25

Occupation back home: Rescue swimmer for the Louisiana Coast Guard

Appearance:

Nationality: American, parents are from Australia

Residence: New Orleans

Skills: A highlyskilled swimmer,familiar with all aspects of sea rescue,can hold breath forup to five minutes at a time

Weaknesses/bad habits: So dedicated to the job that he tends to put his own life in danger even when it is not needed. Doesn't talk much. Is severely allergic to poison ivy

Frequent moods/expressions: Quiet, sometimes reserved but laid back. Only two things he takes seriously, his job and his girlfriend Vanessa

Reason for flight: Just finished visiting relatives in Sydney then flying out to LA to be a technical advisor on a TV show

Item from wreckage: Fishing rod

[Sonny Johnson/Zeke Dunnison]

Flash back triggered by Zeke fishing in the sea.

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The water was calm, quiet, clear. There wasn't a single boat for miles around. It was Just Zeke, his fishing boat and the love of his life Vanessa. Zipping up his jacket he stepped out from the bridge onto the deck of the boat,the air was cold but this was prime weather to fish in. The air was very salty and Zeke took a big lung full smiling to himself. He liked being out at sea. Everything seemed so simple.

"Are you sure this is a good idea?"

Zeke turned to the direction of the voice. He folded his arms as Vanessa stepped out onto the deck wearing a coat which was acouple sizes too big for her. He thought she looked adorable as it hung off her body her arms barely reaching through the sleeves. Not saying anything he grabbed her hand and slowly edged her to the side of the boat. picking up his fishing rod Vanessa nervously clasped both her hands round it and Zeke pointed out to the water "Now just pull back, then flick your wrists"

She looked up at him with her dark brown eyes and nodded "Okay.." she said "Sounds easy" she did as Zeke instructed and the line sailed across the air and dipped into the water. Vanessa grinned widely and started jumping up and down "I did it!" Zeke nodded and slipped his arms round her waste "On your first try..I'm impressed" The young brunette smiled proudly, her hands still on the rod "So..how long till something bites?" She looked at him her face inches from his. The young rescue swimmer shrugged "Could be a few minutes...couple hours, maybe"

Vanessa's eyes widened "A couple of hours? you never mentioned that when you go fishing.." Zeke laughed "Fishing is all about patience..you have to relax and let the fish come to you" He knew she wasn't the most patient woman in the world and he'd been planning this fishing trip for along time. He wanted her to experience a part of his world he'd never really shared with a woman he loved before. As he looked at her, seeing the concentration on her face as she tried her best to be patient. Kissing her neck lightly he stepped back slightly as the rod began to be pulled in. Quickly Zeke helped as they both started to reel in what ever had been caught.

Whatever it was,it was fighting back. Suddenly a large speckled trout burst from the water and Zeke and Vanessa tumbled onto the deck. The trout landing in Vanessa's lap and the silent sea air was filled with a scream. Trying not to laugh Zeke grabbed the fish by the tail and held onto it as it slowly stopped struggling and just hung limp.

"Wow...I gotta say..for your first fishing experience you'vedone better then I thought...even I didn't catch something like this when I first did this" He said looking down at her. As Vanessa got on her feet she brushed herself off and nodded "Yeah...well...I must be a natural" she laughed and kissed Zeke fully on the lips. They both took a moment to let the kiss linger. Zeke loved this girl, he loved her more then anyone he'd ever loved before and each and everyday they were together he was always grateful for it. They parted and Zeke took a deep breath and smiled "Wow...uh..let's goclean up then we can turn on the heater and snuggle down for some hot chocolate"

Vanessa grinned "Zeke Dunnison, that's the best idea I've heard all day!"

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Flash Back Character

Name: Vanessa DuVall

Age: 23

Appearance:

Relationship to character: Girlfriend

Personality: A little quick tempered but out going and extremely friendly.

[Hollywood Heidi]

Aw, how sweet they are together!