because the lives of the wicked should be made brief

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[rehire]

I never apologized on his behalf for getting you mixed up in the Kirsanov plan.

( So, this is it. )

It was a real dick move. But, I'm happy I was able to be there, at least. My world's not easy, Lydia.

[beanchaointe]

Yes, it was a real dick move. But it wasn't your fault.

[So he doesn't need to apologize on David's behalf, lawyer or not.]

But I was also already in this world, and I already knew that. Scott McCall may look like all smiles but growing up in Beacon Hills wasn't easy. Whatever's happening on your side, I can take it.

[rehire]

I don't doubt that. But there's a point where, I'll do my best to keep you out of it. The lawyer stuff, that's easy. But, the witch stuff. It overlaps more than it should for my liking. Usually, I keep a handle on it. Everything's boiling over. ( She knows where the scales tipped. ) But if everything goes to plan, we should be stateside again. With one less board of directors we need to worry about.

[beanchaointe]

[Lydia nods, before shifting to face him more.]

I appreciate you trying to protect me. But if this is going to keep going, we're going to be in this together. I'd much rather be in the loop and have us be partners, than being stuck on the outside for what other people say is my own good.

[She's been there, in high school, where things were happening all around her and people felt they had to lie to her to keep her safe.]

I want to be with you. And there's no guarantee that problems from my side of the fence won't come up again either. We're stronger together.

[rehire]

Damn right we are.

( One hand rests on her knee. )

We're a power couple.

[beanchaointe]

Exactly. And I think we make a pretty good one.

[They arrive at her apartment, and she smiles.]

And tonight, this power couple is going to have a cozy night in.

[rehire]

( He snakes an arm around her, his other one reaching out, resting above her head against the wall. )

Funny, my cozy-drowsy feeling is wearing off.

[beanchaointe]

Mmmm.

[She smiles as she leans back against the wall, hooking her fingers around his tie to pull him closer.]

Lucky me.

[And with that, they will enjoy their date night in.]