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Dickerson.

[Which is not the answer to Dean's question, but he wants to make sure he actually knows his best friend's name.]

Let me talk to Mom and Rudy. See what they want to do. Can I get back to you?

Yeah, of course. I'm springing this on you. But, I do that. Life. Does that.

( He hangs his head for a moment, listening to his own thoughts. )

You guys were safe? Saw no action?

Only Mary cleaning our clocks at Rummy 500.

[They let Rudy pick the game, and it was a good option because there was an incentive to keep playing.]

But otherwise, no. Everything was good.

Cool. Pass my invitation along. And, ( He pauses again. ) Sorry. Again. Really want to see you again.

[Ben hears what he's saying but also:]

Dude, don't feel like you have to apologize because Elena needed your help. I like Elena. I'm glad you went to help her. I'm not mad or upset.

[Which could either be a pro or a con but he wants Dean to stop apologizing when it's not needed - or maybe look ay why he feels like it's an issue.]

You didn't do anything wrong.

OK. Good talk. Say hi to your mom for me. -- And Rudy.

( Or, whatever, it's cool. He hangs up. )

Tyler in for Christmas?

Yep. His mom is a whizz at all of this and used to plan all the Founders events so if anyone can help throw together a last minute Christmas dinner, it's Carol Lockwood.

[And she feels a little better knowing that Carol is helping, if she's honest.]

How'd things go with Ben?

He told me to stop apologizing and that he'd check with Lisa and Rudy.

( And probably Dickers. )

Group chat keeps going off like gangbusters.

There are so many people on it we will keep talking each other in circles.

[She moves to sit next to him.]

I think we should see what everyone else here is up to. And also maybe see if we can find an all-day breakfast place because I could use some pancakes.

Now you're speaking my language.

( He throws an arm around her neck and leans in close. )

Maybe keep one eye on your friend Bonnie so she doesn't go Killer-Terminator again on Kai before they get answers. In her defense, I would.

Oh, she's already gone on her way to Mystic Falls. I think as much as she does want to kill him she's decided he's not worth her energy at the moment. Hopefully he'll stay away.

[But if he doesn't, well.

He'll meet Isaac. Isaac is not as friendly or tolerant as other people Kai could run into.]

Yeah, something tells me he won't go barking up her tree, not if he doesn't want real answers.

( Or, a direction. )

[She shakes her head.]

Stefan will handle it. And hopefully I will never have to see Kai again for however long this lasts.

[Hopefully not forever because she really doesn't want to be worrying about Kai for the rest of her life.]

You really think this is all just temporary?

( It's crazy if it is. )

Every other time he's reemerged has been.

[So she hopes that this is following precedent rather than setting a new one. And if it is, well...

... someone may kill him.]

I can't promise someone won't take him out if the problem isn't solved quickly either.

Tough being Kai Parker.

( He gets it, though. He has a mean streak in him and a quick and itchy trigger finger. )

He's earned it.

[Never mind cursing her, this is a guy who murdered most of his family and then some. She almost didn't get Bonnie back because of Kai. Elena would be just fine if Kai quietly disappeared if it meant she didn't have to spend another five years stuck in a coffin.]

What's our next move? Mystic Falls? Party planning?

( That makes sense. )

Yep. Go say hello to Carol, see what Luke and Liv may have gotten off of them magically speaking. Maybe also have them take a look at Matt and Jo? See if it's at least the same spell. And then make sure we have enough beds to sleep everyone.

[It'll be an endeavor but this is Carol's bread and butter so hopefully they'll be in good hands.]

But first, pancakes.

[She is starving and she thinks that's a first stop Dean can get behind.]

Pancakes.

( A beat. )

Not Ryan's pancakes.

( Not the rabbit, right? )

Also, I'd bet money it's all the same spell. All the same timing.

( He does think for a second. )

You mean real pancakes. I can get behind that. Let them do their witch trials. We'll find the shortstacks.

( And they go off to eat. )

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