Melanie Hamilton. A pleasure to make both your acquaintances.
[She then holds up her phone and takes a step to the side - but not too far because she knows there's no point. One of them is a vampire, and more to the point she has nothing to hide.
( Bonnie is never expecting anyone who calls her, but at this point, she accepts her wider network for what it is.
Scotland brought everyone together and even though she wasn't involved on the assault on the Riverboat, she had a very nice dinner beforehand. And numbers were exchanged, and given after the fact. Last she checked, the Butler-O'Hara's and Melanie Hamilton were flying out to see Wes'.
Bonnie slides out of the booth and heads a few tables away. She's still running on adrenaline from the spell, and buzzing a little hard from two rounds of mimosas. She cuts off a laugh. )
Hello, Bonnie. Now, I'm not sure what strange magics are afoot, but in Star City I seem to have stumbled across a lovely woman who says she is your grandmother, Sheila. She also happens to have a dashing escort named Enzo.
[Which she knows that it's a lot but likely best to get to the point.]
("This should go over well," Enzo says, awaiting Melanie's news drop.
Bonnie holds a hand to her ear and swears she heard her wrong. But, Melanie does not know about her grandmother, or, Enzo. She doesn't shift into her other world, she doesn't have to, something does feel different, like she's not keeping that pocket running.
She looks back at the table of all her witch friends, new and old. )
I don't - ( She grieved and moved on from Enzo, though she still keeps his blood in the necklace he gave her, to remember him by. And, as a witch, if there's an emergency. If she ever needed it. Everything comes crashing back as sound and color return from her deafening record scratch. ) You said, Star City? And Enzo. ( She thinks through how Melanie can even proceed. ) I'm sorry, can you... put my grandmother on the phone? Do you mind?
Grams. ( It's her. It's her voice. And it's her trepidation. She knows what lies beyond this. Nature and its' balance. ) Not anything I saw or felt. They released their ancestor, the first Gemini the curse was built on. He faded away. But, then we were all returned back to the courthouse.
[Sheila sighs, because there goes that idea. And that certainly doesn't account for poor Enzo.]
Well, I don't know if we can solve anything from here. I'm stuck across the country with two vampires and no proof of identity, because the person they're trying to identify is dead.
[So if you have any suggestions, Bonnie, now may be the time. Melanie holds up a finger briefly, because maybe? She might be able to help with that part?
Well, she'll have to ask Wesley who will have to ask Jay Michael, who will have to talk to his roommate, but they can at least be able to play six degrees of separation for the solution.
Not that Bonnie can see that, but Enzo and Shelia can.]
Though it seems your southern vampire friend may have some ideas.
I hope it helps that it's two vampires I trust. And, we can work on getting you an identity. If they're thinking of who I'm thinking of, Isaac also has an in, too. I'm not worried about getting you back here. Do you mind? Staying with Melanie and Enzo?
( Wherever they are in Seattle. )
We're all going to figure something out, okay. I think we all know the same guy and he's talented. Also, he kind of owes me one.
She assumed Bonnie trusted Enzo, but hearing that she trusts Melanie is also a relief. But with that she will pass her back to Melanie, and Melanie will take charge again, because that she is good at.]
Wesley's boyfriend is roommates with William Queen's sister, so if that is the man you are referring to, I am one step ahead of you. We'll work on the documents here, but once that is done, do you want us to put them on a plane or will you be traveling to us?
Could they travel to me? I'm - I'm in Baltimore right now, but I'm planning on returning to Mystic Falls tomorrow through the holidays. It's the holidays... ( It's the holidays... ) This conversation we're having is real, right? I know it is, but I've had a few cocktails because we just ended a curse and I... would not be imagining Melanie Hamilton. Never mind. If William needs anything, please let me know. And, and Grams needs a phone. And, maybe... information. On - what's going on now, in the world. And Enzo is okay, right? I haven't asked about Enzo.
Enzo mostly seems concerned with getting Sheila back to you as promptly as possible.
[She is seeing layers to him (14), that things may be slightly more complicated than that, but that's not something for Bonnie to worry about right now.]
And I have not imbibed enough alcohol to be hallucinating your relatives, so as far as I can tell this is very real. I'll be in touch.
("I trust she's safe with you and I appreciate you calling me. Let me know if anything else is needed," Bonnie says. Unlike Liv, she doesn't need a magical sobering remedy, this is enough. She has worked through the shock, turns back and sees if Isaac was able to listen in on her conversation over the morning crowd.
In a back alley in Seattle, Enzo gathers himself up now that he's had some time to be alive. He finds he likes Melanie's voice and the cool breeze. He did not like the harshness of the red neon just inside. He does miss that late evening, early morning air. He, yes, loves Bonnie Bennett and he always will. But first thing is first: Sheila. And he wouldn't be Enzo if he didn't know Bonnie was happy for the most part. She has her own found family, her Mystic Falls friend, and a werewolf named Isaac. It has been two decades since Stefan devastated Bonnie and ended what felt like his last chance for happiness and maybe it's not his last chance. Anymore. )
Bonnie thinks she's hallucinating. ( He informs Sheila because Sheila doesn't have vampire hearing, but he doesn't address the alcohol. This is still her grandmother. )
["I'm still not sure I'm not hallucinating," Sheila says with a sigh. This is not the day she expected but Melanie seems to have things well in hand.
Melanie sends a text, asking Wes and Jay Michael to join them outside - unfortunately they all may be leaving the fun early - but while they wait, she turns back to them with a smile.]
I will reach out to Bonnie's friend William and do what I can to get you on your way as soon as possible, but we can probably return to my hotel and manage from there, if that's alright with you all?
[Wes flips his phone over to read the text and sigh. "Melanie wants us outside."]
You aren't. I think if you were, you wouldn't hallucinate me. You and I never met. But, I heard great things. You really made an indelible mark on your granddaughter.
( There's an drop from the deep well of love he carries for Bonnie that accompanies a twinkle in his eye. )
If that hotel of yours has a bar, I won't be far behind.
( He's never wanted to drink more than right now.
Inside, Jay Michael finishes the last of his beer.
"This was fun while it lasted," he says, shoving his chair out from the table. He slaps a few bills on the table. Tips anyone could use in any of the underwear bands. He hugs Ali goodbye and follows his boyfriend out. )
("Probably no pressure needed," he says. He's actually a little wary of Bonnie because of her Mystic Falls connections, but he's heard good things and he trusts Wes. But, he will meet her on her own merits. Eventually. "It's nice to meetch ya both.")
Likewise. There was talk of moving this party to somewhere with libations. I wouldn't turn my nose up at real food, either.
Yes, Wesley would you go get the car? We can continue this conversation back in my suite where there is plenty of libations and we can order room service.
[Both needs met.
Wes nods and goes to leave but before Jay Michael can follow:]
Jay, I was also wondering if you might reach out to Mia? We may need her and William's help on this.
( That's right, William, Bonnie's friend is obviously his roommate's brother, and he has the shortest six degrees to him, so instead of following Wes to the car, he already has his phone in hand. He hasn't been given proper instructions, but he thinks he gets it. This woman is Bonnie's grandmother. All the O'Hara-Hamilton's stan for her. Enzo is attractive, British, and also there.
He can handle this assignment. But, it's very late/early, so he focuses on text. )
If you haven't crashed into bed after patrol, or if you skipped patrol and you're doom scrolling, call me.
More like, her dead grandmother is now very much alive and there's a vampire named Enzo St. John. Who, I think was also dead. But, they're themselves. They kind of appeared during the baby shower.
( Melanie recognized the names and now he's climbing into the front seat of Wes' car. )
They need William's help getting papers that would get them on a plane. Not shapeshifters and not zombies.
( No, they have finished what she would be interrupting. But the both of them aren't great sleepers, either. So, maybe Cooper's dozed off, but William's online doing some research on returns, coming up empty, because people don't advertise these things.
He sees his sister's name on the caller ID and picks up. For her. He'd probably let anyone else go to voicemail. )
I know, I saw the group text.
( An address is sent for Melanie's hotel and a room number. )
I have a related but more specific problem that requires your help.
[From what she's been told anyway.]
Apparently we've got two in Star City - one of them is Bonnie's grandmother and the other is also a friend of Bonnie's but Jay Michael wants us to meet them.
[She will pass forward that address and room number.]
Could you also tell Coop to bring his stuff to like ... test for if they're dangerous or not? He'll know what I mean.
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[She then holds up her phone and takes a step to the side - but not too far because she knows there's no point. One of them is a vampire, and more to the point she has nothing to hide.
And with that, she will call Bonnie.]
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Scotland brought everyone together and even though she wasn't involved on the assault on the Riverboat, she had a very nice dinner beforehand. And numbers were exchanged, and given after the fact. Last she checked, the Butler-O'Hara's and Melanie Hamilton were flying out to see Wes'.
Bonnie slides out of the booth and heads a few tables away. She's still running on adrenaline from the spell, and buzzing a little hard from two rounds of mimosas. She cuts off a laugh. )
Hey Melanie.
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[Which she knows that it's a lot but likely best to get to the point.]
I was wondering how you would like me to proceed.
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Bonnie holds a hand to her ear and swears she heard her wrong. But, Melanie does not know about her grandmother, or, Enzo. She doesn't shift into her other world, she doesn't have to, something does feel different, like she's not keeping that pocket running.
She looks back at the table of all her witch friends, new and old. )
I don't - ( She grieved and moved on from Enzo, though she still keeps his blood in the necklace he gave her, to remember him by. And, as a witch, if there's an emergency. If she ever needed it. Everything comes crashing back as sound and color return from her deafening record scratch. ) You said, Star City? And Enzo. ( She thinks through how Melanie can even proceed. ) I'm sorry, can you... put my grandmother on the phone? Do you mind?
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There's a small, muffled conversation on Bonnie's end, before the phone is passed off to Sheila and she brings the phone to her ear.]
Bonnie? Is this ... did something happen when you were breaking that curse?
[It's the only thing she can think of, so she has to ask.]
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( She goes through everything in her mind. )
I turned the key and so did Jo.
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Well, I don't know if we can solve anything from here. I'm stuck across the country with two vampires and no proof of identity, because the person they're trying to identify is dead.
[So if you have any suggestions, Bonnie, now may be the time. Melanie holds up a finger briefly, because maybe? She might be able to help with that part?
Well, she'll have to ask Wesley who will have to ask Jay Michael, who will have to talk to his roommate, but they can at least be able to play six degrees of separation for the solution.
Not that Bonnie can see that, but Enzo and Shelia can.]
Though it seems your southern vampire friend may have some ideas.
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( Wherever they are in Seattle. )
We're all going to figure something out, okay. I think we all know the same guy and he's talented. Also, he kind of owes me one.
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She assumed Bonnie trusted Enzo, but hearing that she trusts Melanie is also a relief. But with that she will pass her back to Melanie, and Melanie will take charge again, because that she is good at.]
Wesley's boyfriend is roommates with William Queen's sister, so if that is the man you are referring to, I am one step ahead of you. We'll work on the documents here, but once that is done, do you want us to put them on a plane or will you be traveling to us?
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[She is seeing layers to him (14), that things may be slightly more complicated than that, but that's not something for Bonnie to worry about right now.]
And I have not imbibed enough alcohol to be hallucinating your relatives, so as far as I can tell this is very real. I'll be in touch.
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In a back alley in Seattle, Enzo gathers himself up now that he's had some time to be alive. He finds he likes Melanie's voice and the cool breeze. He did not like the harshness of the red neon just inside. He does miss that late evening, early morning air. He, yes, loves Bonnie Bennett and he always will. But first thing is first: Sheila. And he wouldn't be Enzo if he didn't know Bonnie was happy for the most part. She has her own found family, her Mystic Falls friend, and a werewolf named Isaac. It has been two decades since Stefan devastated Bonnie and ended what felt like his last chance for happiness and maybe it's not his last chance. Anymore. )
Bonnie thinks she's hallucinating. ( He informs Sheila because Sheila doesn't have vampire hearing, but he doesn't address the alcohol. This is still her grandmother. )
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Melanie sends a text, asking Wes and Jay Michael to join them outside - unfortunately they all may be leaving the fun early - but while they wait, she turns back to them with a smile.]
I will reach out to Bonnie's friend William and do what I can to get you on your way as soon as possible, but we can probably return to my hotel and manage from there, if that's alright with you all?
[Wes flips his phone over to read the text and sigh. "Melanie wants us outside."]
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( There's an drop from the deep well of love he carries for Bonnie that accompanies a twinkle in his eye. )
If that hotel of yours has a bar, I won't be far behind.
( He's never wanted to drink more than right now.
Inside, Jay Michael finishes the last of his beer.
"This was fun while it lasted," he says, shoving his chair out from the table. He slaps a few bills on the table. Tips anyone could use in any of the underwear bands. He hugs Ali goodbye and follows his boyfriend out. )
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Oh, both of those things can certainly be arranged.
[And as that's established, the boys arrive and she smiles.]
This is my nephew Wesley, and his boyfriend Jay Michael. Boys, may I introduce Enzo St. John and Sheila Bennett?
[And before Wes has to ask:]
Sheila is Bonnie's grandmother.
[At that, Wes lights up. "Oh, wonderful. We love Bonnie." A beat. "Well, Jay hasn't met Bonnie yet, but I'm sure he'll love her when he does."
Sheila smiles. "Let's not put too much pressure on him."]
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Likewise. There was talk of moving this party to somewhere with libations. I wouldn't turn my nose up at real food, either.
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[Both needs met.
Wes nods and goes to leave but before Jay Michael can follow:]
Jay, I was also wondering if you might reach out to Mia? We may need her and William's help on this.
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He can handle this assignment. But, it's very late/early, so he focuses on text. )
If you haven't crashed into bed after patrol, or if you skipped patrol and you're doom scrolling, call me.
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By the time Wes pulls up with the car, Jay Michael's phone is ringing with Mia's name on the caller ID.]
What's on fire?
[She's guessing from the tone that something's on fire.]
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( He can't always remember who's met who. )
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[A beat.]
Why? Are she and Isaac in town?
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( Melanie recognized the names and now he's climbing into the front seat of Wes' car. )
They need William's help getting papers that would get them on a plane. Not shapeshifters and not zombies.
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Right. I'll call William. Drop me a pin on where we should go.
[And once they say their goodbyes, she'll call her brother and hope she's not interrupting anything.]
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He sees his sister's name on the caller ID and picks up. For her. He'd probably let anyone else go to voicemail. )
I know, I saw the group text.
( An address is sent for Melanie's hotel and a room number. )
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[From what she's been told anyway.]
Apparently we've got two in Star City - one of them is Bonnie's grandmother and the other is also a friend of Bonnie's but Jay Michael wants us to meet them.
[She will pass forward that address and room number.]
Could you also tell Coop to bring his stuff to like ... test for if they're dangerous or not? He'll know what I mean.
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