The House That Ivy Built Encyclopedia

FRED

[Fred] Frederick Fisher
Series role: Introduced in Book 4: Ivy’s father. Beyond a story line involving both of them trying to find out what the other means to them, Fred wants to teach Ivy some of his favorite academic subjects. Their bonding and education together is a theme of Book 5.

THE PHYSICAL:

Vitals: Light blonde, fairly short wavy hair, with some thinning on top in the back. Big blue eyes. Fair skin. Thin light-colored mustache. Mid forties, very tall, quite thin.

Other features: Low speaking voice and easy laugh. Usually in motion. Likes conservative buttoned shirts and usually wears a belt with his jeans or slacks. Unless it’s summer, always has a sweater with him. Wears glasses to read.

THE PERSONAL:

Talents/Abilities: Knowledgeable about literature, astronomy, and chemistry. Good at knowing the rules of any game.

Weaknesses/Shortcomings: Too sentimental sometimes, drinks a little too much occasionally, and impresses his values on others even if they’re not receptive.

Interests: Learning about and teaching his daughter, new news in science and technology, certain television shows (including Discovery Channel), appreciating good food.

Other information: Works in insurance, has been at the same job for around twenty years. Registered Democrat. Believes there is no proof of God’s existence, but also does not actively believe there is no God. Common law marriage with Meri Lin Ling. Besides his daughter (Ivy, originally named Amanda), has a son, Ben. Addresses others by silly nicknames sometimes.

THE STORY:

Fred and his long-term partner Meri Lin knew something was odd when their daughter was born with such peculiar features, but when her mother came to him saying their child had special powers, he didn’t know what to believe. They had no idea what to do but swore to keep it a secret until they had taught her how NOT to use her ability. They struggled for nearly two years with this problem before baby Ivy flew out the window and never came back. The police registered it as a kidnapping, but Ivy never stayed in one place long enough to be recognized, and eventually she disappeared into her life with Adele and the beach people. When she appeared in a tabloid years later for having won a prize with her talent, her mother wrote to her and brought her back into their lives. Fred was disappointed that his daughter had no formal education, and got her to agree to let him teach her the things he loves.  

 

 

 

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