Hosting. Enjoying herself. I think it helps that Elena's parent's, Caroline's mom, even Bonnie's grandmother, they're all back, too. It gives her touchpoints. And she's not alone.
( She wouldn't be, he's there, too. He knows that. )
[Liv nods, because that's good. It's good to see Carol happy, and it's good to see Tyler happy.]
So, there's something I want to ask you and before I do, I was thinking about asking you this before I found out your mom came back. She's not doing the mother-in-law thing and getting in my head.
I kind of shut down us having kids due to my own personal issues, but ... I guess a lot of those issues have kind of resolved themselves, so I guess I'm putting it back on the table.
[She pauses.]
I'm still not sure I'm on board with the idea of pregnancy because twins still do run in my family and all of that but ... I think there are a lot of werewolf kids that could probably use a good home. If that was something you wanted to do. Or kids in general but ... especially those.
Yeah, I'd - whatever kids look like for us, I'd want them. Or one. With you. ( He takes a second, thinking about it. ) Where does... marriage fall in that, or is that not something you want. Or, not a factor?
Do you? Want a wedding? Or want to get married? Look, I don't need it, I know what you are to me, but I want -- you to have access to what I have if anything happened. Especially if we adopted little werewolves.
And it'll probably be easier to do it if we're married.
[Or at least have some kind of legal setup.]
I don't mind if we just go down to the courthouse or whatever and get it done. I'd say we're probably at least fifteen years overdue for it at this point.
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[As much as Liv ever makes friends.]
How's your mom doing?
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( She wouldn't be, he's there, too. He knows that. )
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So, there's something I want to ask you and before I do, I was thinking about asking you this before I found out your mom came back. She's not doing the mother-in-law thing and getting in my head.
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( Though, in high school she did. Mother-in-law catches on his ear. They aren't married. Does she want to be married? )
But, go ahead. Ask.
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[She pauses.]
I'm still not sure I'm on board with the idea of pregnancy because twins still do run in my family and all of that but ... I think there are a lot of werewolf kids that could probably use a good home. If that was something you wanted to do. Or kids in general but ... especially those.
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If I were to do that with anyone, it would be you.
[She then pauses because there's one thing she doesn't want.]
I just don't want the whole ... pretty princess spectacle of it? But if you want a wedding we could do something small?
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( Which feels natural and weird to say. )
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[Or at least have some kind of legal setup.]
I don't mind if we just go down to the courthouse or whatever and get it done. I'd say we're probably at least fifteen years overdue for it at this point.
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Courthouses are usually closed on New Year's Eve. Might have to go the day before to at least get the license or whatever.
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( But, during the time jump. )
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[And hopefully it'll stay that way.]
Before everyone runs off to their disparate corners again.
[She'll do some research tomorrow, when she's more sober to see what exactly they need to get done.]
I love you, by the way. Thank you for being more patient with me than I probably deserved.
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( He kisses her. )
And, by the way, it doesn't feel like a wait.
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[She hums, winding her arms around his neck.]
So how much longer do you have to mind the door?
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( He looks her up and down, pressing close. )
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I was just going to say we could go hunting for mistletoe, but your idea sounds better.
🎀
( And festive. And with that, he leads her back towards the front stairs, a spring in each step. )