[There's a long slow exhale as he figures out how to address this conversation with Logan. There are plenty of reasons for that question and answering with the right one is important.]
He could divorce me right now if he wanted to get away, but it probably wouldn't matter. Once this starts leaking out into the wider world, it's going to be a bloodbath no matter what coven you're in.
Divorcing you doesn't void his part in it. It doesn't void my part in this. The Gauntlet is an old-fashioned outdated free-for-all and before I knew the real story behind your hijackers that call themselves parents, I thought they were at least more sensible than that. But, I guess body snatchers get ruthlessly impatient.
I get it. You can't make an omelette. Which is why me and my estranged husband are taking ourselves off the board.
( She doesn't know how much Ezra says about Prescott, or her for that matter. He wants for nothing and asks for nothing, but she never doubts his love, as he shouldn't doubt hers. )
And, why I'm here. In the flesh out of nowhere. That, and your reactions are always priceless.
And, for the record, if you ever doubted it, you'd be completely lost without my son and you'd get me in the divorce.
( It's her prickly, low-stakes threat about family always being family. You're not done even if you legally decide you are. That's not how it works. If they ever left one another for any reason, Logan would eat eat her expensive designer hat if they never reunited.
Smoothies up, Logan lets David bring her son's and she takes hers.
Ezra took deep breaths in and out (11) so is just barely come when she comes back. He takes the smoothie, but he's still suspicious.
"You get that this feels like a gang-up. Confront me about my preoccupation, drop-in out of nowhere. Are you friends now?"
I value good in-law relationships. I will win over Prescott one day.
[Prescott is slower to warm, more out of concern for his son, but he did get David something actually useful for Christmas last year, so he thinks he's making progress.]
But she's just checking in, making sure we aren't about to go get ourselves murdered.
( She really likes him. She was overly concerned in the beginnings of their relationship, having been directly involved with Dagon, but he charmed her even before he was shtupping her son. )
And, kind of saying goodbye.
("You...")
Traveled cross-country to make sure you're in one piece, your husband wasn't toe up six feet under, and I can trust you're both doing the best thing for yourselves before I disappear indefinitely? Yes. Yes, I did.
Your dad too. So you don't have to worry about them.
[Because he doesn't actually want his parents in the middle of this mess, does he? David doesn't think so.
He's also leaving the option that if he wants to, he could go with him. But it's a silent option, one he's only allowed to take before Kirsanov's dead and this all begins for real.]
Herego, you not seeing me for a while. Or hearing from me. For a while. I like my body and I really like self preservation. I taught my son that - ( Her hand comes up. ) I'm not saying whatever it is you have to do isn't, I'm not questioning the why and how and - specifics. But I love you two, ( Her hand covers Ezra's wrist ) especially you, sweetie - so I could't leave without ( she gestures, dragging her hand down through the air, indicating her son ) -- righting all of this. I'm just saying, this is not the picture of wellness.
I'm taking you both to task. I'm concerned about you both. And, I'm not sure how well you're holding yourselves together. You're on the precipice of something dangerous and revolutionary. Real change. That can't be easy. For either one of you. And I can see how one( Ezra ) of you is coping. But, are you okay?
[Where does David begin? He's plotting to kill his own parents. Not that he hasn't been subliminally doing that since he was exorcised, subconsciously aware that it may come to this, but now he's actively planning it.
It doesn't feel great. But he's pretty sure that being possessed again, much more permanently, would be worse.]
No, it's not simple. But it's something that I knew was coming for a long time. So while I'm not completely thrilled with this turn of events, I can't say I wasn't prepared.
I know what I signed up for. The truth of the matter is, my husband's parents had him possessed before they were. They weren't good people. They lost control. The fact that that demon zeroed in on my mother's coven - as far as I'm concerned, it all happened for a reason. We're meant to be. He is my home. His sacrifices are mine. His grudges. Mine. I'm restless, because it's not my turn yet. Because, there are others who are taking care of the first step. Not because I'm not holding it together, but because I am. So, maybe I am throwing myself into working out and sex and I won't stop moving. But, he's right there with me. I'm not drowning, I'm treading water and I'm damn good at it.
( It's what he's always done in some cases. In Mystic Falls, in the early days of his and David's time together, and then he was treading water for the both of them. )
With all due respect, you care. You're concerned. Well. I'm okay. We're okay. And we know what we're getting into. We're all witches. There will always be a warning label.
[David reaches over and places a hand on his husband's shoulder gently, giving it a small squeeze. They both know it's going to be hard and it's going to be dangerous. But they're doing the best they can.]
And we don't intend on going down without a fight. We're in this to win.
( This is what she wanted. What she admires. The boys she loves. )
You better be. Now, you know how to reach me if you need anything. I should probably cut this short, or your father will finish his work call ( as he's in the car ) and double down. But, I love you both. You're my boys.
( Prescott has never accepted how things naturally transformed between his son and the coven interloper. But, he does recognize respect from afar, so he does. From afar. For now. )
Ta. For now.
( Her sunglasses slip back on and she glides back out of the little gym cafe.
Give your husband a second, because his mother is always like a rock to the head it feels like. He will right himself in a second. Is she going into hiding? And chastising him? )
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( Except when they're thinking of the exact wrong thing. But, for now, why she's accompanied her son-in-law to the counter. )
And where does my son fall in all of this?
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He could divorce me right now if he wanted to get away, but it probably wouldn't matter. Once this starts leaking out into the wider world, it's going to be a bloodbath no matter what coven you're in.
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( Her rant ends as she lets her self exhale. )
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[In a bad way - always in a bad way.]
We're going to try and cut it off as much as we can, but we are going to need a little bit of the chaos to enact our plan.
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( She doesn't know how much Ezra says about Prescott, or her for that matter. He wants for nothing and asks for nothing, but she never doubts his love, as he shouldn't doubt hers. )
And, why I'm here. In the flesh out of nowhere. That, and your reactions are always priceless.
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[And he is, even if his husband is frustrated.]
But good. I'm glad Ezra will be grateful for one less thing to worry about.
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( It's her prickly, low-stakes threat about family always being family. You're not done even if you legally decide you are. That's not how it works. If they ever left one another for any reason, Logan would eat eat her expensive designer hat if they never reunited.
Smoothies up, Logan lets David bring her son's and she takes hers.
Ezra took deep breaths in and out (11) so is just barely come when she comes back. He takes the smoothie, but he's still suspicious.
"You get that this feels like a gang-up. Confront me about my preoccupation, drop-in out of nowhere. Are you friends now?"
Logan's dry humor drips off her tongue. )
Yes, we play canasta every month.
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[Prescott is slower to warm, more out of concern for his son, but he did get David something actually useful for Christmas last year, so he thinks he's making progress.]
But she's just checking in, making sure we aren't about to go get ourselves murdered.
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( She really likes him. She was overly concerned in the beginnings of their relationship, having been directly involved with Dagon, but he charmed her even before he was shtupping her son. )
And, kind of saying goodbye.
( "You..." )
Traveled cross-country to make sure you're in one piece, your husband wasn't toe up six feet under, and I can trust you're both doing the best thing for yourselves before I disappear indefinitely? Yes. Yes, I did.
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[Because he doesn't actually want his parents in the middle of this mess, does he? David doesn't think so.
He's also leaving the option that if he wants to, he could go with him. But it's a silent option, one he's only allowed to take before Kirsanov's dead and this all begins for real.]
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Truth be told, I was going to drop-in, but considering what I overheard, I'm mentally moving my ticket.
( Or, maybe taking advantage of her son-in-law's power. )
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Just don't be afraid to reach out of this winds up spreading further than we think it will.
[He can open a door if she needs to get here too.]
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( She can be cute, she can be nice and glib, but she can also be deathly serious. )
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[And it's possible that no matter how far off the grid they go, people are going to be looking for them.]
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I can give you guys a minute, if you need it.
[He can be elsewhere so his husband can talk to his mother.]
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( "We know what we're getting into." )
That doesn't make it easy. Or simple.
( She sits herself down. )
Now. Out with it. Both of you. Be honest.
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It doesn't feel great. But he's pretty sure that being possessed again, much more permanently, would be worse.]
No, it's not simple. But it's something that I knew was coming for a long time. So while I'm not completely thrilled with this turn of events, I can't say I wasn't prepared.
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( It's what he's always done in some cases. In Mystic Falls, in the early days of his and David's time together, and then he was treading water for the both of them. )
With all due respect, you care. You're concerned. Well. I'm okay. We're okay. And we know what we're getting into. We're all witches. There will always be a warning label.
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And we don't intend on going down without a fight. We're in this to win.
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You better be. Now, you know how to reach me if you need anything. I should probably cut this short, or your father will finish his work call ( as he's in the car ) and double down. But, I love you both. You're my boys.
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[Leans in for another kiss on the cheek goodbye.]
Stay safe. Tell Prescott I said hi.
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( She teases. )
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[He doesn't think that now is the time for him to get into a scowl contest with his father-in-law right now. Maybe someday Prescott will like him.
Now is probably not that time.]
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Ta. For now.
( Her sunglasses slip back on and she glides back out of the little gym cafe.
Give your husband a second, because his mother is always like a rock to the head it feels like. He will right himself in a second. Is she going into hiding? And chastising him? )
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