[Him making a choice. Jeremy kept him apprised, but he never came back. He knew it was going to hurt them which is why he wanted to avoid this conversation in the first place.]
But my choice was lab rat or not and I chose not. And I'm not sorry for that. I am sorry that you found out this way, because this wasn't how I would have wanted it done.
[Waverly looks back over at him, and she has to agree with her sister on this one. "Eighteen years is a long time, Dolls. Alice is a whole person now."
Dolls looks back at her and trying to tell Waverly no is one of the hardest things to do, because more often than not she's not wrong. And it's like kicking a puppy.]
You were in the Garden. By the time you got back, I was settled in with the Underground, and ... I didn't think you needed me.
[Waverly gives him a soft look. "Need and want aren't the same thing. Maybe we didn't need you, but we would have always wanted you."]
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[Him making a choice. Jeremy kept him apprised, but he never came back. He knew it was going to hurt them which is why he wanted to avoid this conversation in the first place.]
But my choice was lab rat or not and I chose not. And I'm not sorry for that. I am sorry that you found out this way, because this wasn't how I would have wanted it done.
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( "Wynonna," Doc tries, understanding her self righteous fury, but not wanting her to push over the edge now that the bubbles have ceased. )
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Dolls looks back at her and trying to tell Waverly no is one of the hardest things to do, because more often than not she's not wrong. And it's like kicking a puppy.]
You were in the Garden. By the time you got back, I was settled in with the Underground, and ... I didn't think you needed me.
[Waverly gives him a soft look. "Need and want aren't the same thing. Maybe we didn't need you, but we would have always wanted you."]
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( It's harsh and abrupt, but he needs to hear it. )
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[He's owned it. He's apologized for how it happened. But he can't change it, so where does this roundabout end.]
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( Is that enough at this point? It's all she has right now. )
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[He moves over to the bar and reaches for a napkin. He scribbles down his number and passes it to whichever Earp will take it.]
You call that, you'll reach me. Anytime, day or night. But I move around a lot for work so I can't guarantee where I'll be.
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Answer the flipping phone. That's your guarantee. Barring that, sending something within the day, week if it's dire, but you have a short leash.
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[But don't worry, Wynonna. Unless he's unconscious, he always answers his phone.]
Guess I'll see you guys around.
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( She moves forward, stops in front of him and then yanks Dolls into a hug before beckoning Waverly and Doc if he wants in, too. They are a family. )