Episode 3
“Calling Dr. Bombay; calling Dr. Bombay! Emergency! Come right away!”
As always right on cue, Dr. Bombay appeared in Tabby’s living room. “Who the devil is calling me now? I was just shushing down the slopes of the Alps. Adam my boy it’s so good to see you.”
“Hi Dad. I need your advice. I think I really screwed up this time.” Adam quickly explained the situation to his father.
“I see, so what do you want to do about all this?”
“Well, I’ve been watching how everything turned out in Mother’s bowl and I think it would be best if I tried to reverse the spell”
“Oh, my boy, time is tricky thing. Especially since you said you used this Essme person’s wish to boost your magic. Wishcraft is a very powerful force. It could take triple the energy to reverse that type of spell.”
“So what am I supposed to do? I feel so guilty. Mother and Endora could be so happy right now or I guess I should say then.”
“Well I hate to admit it, but that Demon Elf creature is right about one thing. You have made Harmony a better place just by knocking Alistair Crane for a loop. Maybe not perfect but better.”
“What if I tried to convince Mother to be baptized?”
“Uh, oh, Houston we have a problem.” Said the Demon Elf, still watching from the porch. “And who does he think he is; calling me a creature?”
“Pipe down and listen.” Admonished Heckuba.
“I think it’s highly unlikely she’d agree to something like that.” And Dr. Bombay waved his hand over the magic bowl. “See how they had to drag her kicking and screaming to the font? The only reason she went through with it was because Endora was in danger.”
“Still, doesn’t she deserve…” Just then, they heard the sound of someone coming up from the basement. It was Kay and Miguel coming back from the other dimensions.
“We’re back!” Kay called out as she pushed the basement door open. Her eyes went wide when she saw the two men in the living room. “I don’t believe it, you’re Adam, Tabitha’s son.”
“And you’re Dr. Bombay! The Dr. Bombay!” Exclaimed Miguel.
“I told you Dr. Bombay was his Father.” Said Kay.
“Yes but to actually meet him in the flesh.”
“Not to worry my boy. I fully understand your amazement.”
“Adam, we’ve been looking all over for you, and I do mean all over.” Said Kay.
“Yes I know, the Darkside made sure you couldn’t find me. But luckily, I already knew about the danger to Harmony.” Again Adam explained his story leaving out how he had been duped by the Demon Elf and the alternate timeline.
“So, you mean we’re back in the last week of 2006? Asked Kay. “But if that’s true, what’s happened to the Boys? They should still be camped out in the basement.”
“They’re not down there?” Adam asked, genuinely surprised.
“No, the only thing down there is the portal to the other dimensions, That and a few of Fluffy’s chew toys.” Said Miguel. “I can’t believe I just said that.”
“Oh, honey, you’re still uncomfortable with all this aren’t you.” Asked Kay, as she gave Miguel a kiss on the cheek.
“Well…Yes, but I realized something on our little journey: Magic isn’t necessarily a bad thing. So… as long as you promise not to go overboard, you can practice your magic.”
“Tabitha is going to be so thrilled. Kay exclaimed. And she gave him another kiss. “Oh this does apply to her too doesn’t it?”
“And Endora and Maria; my word what am I getting myself into?” Asked Miguel.
“Well, about the basement,” Adam interjected. “I really have no explanation. Let’s just hope it’s a good sign.”
“As soon as we knew the time shift had taken place we got word to the Boys here to pack up and leave.” Explained Heckuba to the Demon Elf. “It’s not safe to have our base camp here in this house anymore, now that Tabitha can no longer be trusted.”
Someone appeared at the top of the stairs. “Who’s down here? Oh Kay I was wondering why you weren’t in our bed.”
“Fox?! You’re alive? I can’t believe it” Without thinking Kay ran up the stairs and threw her arms around Fox’s neck.
“Of course I’m alive.. At least for another few months.”
“Oh? Oh! And she swiftly disentangled herself. “No no no no no no. We have to get something straight right now. We all know that you were never sick. You were just trying to get my sympathy. And I also know about those actors you hired to pretend to be Charity and Miguel. You just need to get it through your head; I’m not marrying you. I’m marrying Miguel.” She held up her hand. “See, I’m wearing his ring. Oh, and if you or your father try to do anything to Miguel, I swear!”
“Well… I’m really not sure how you found out about all of this but you obviously feel enormously passionate about it. So.. If everyone will excuse me.” And he looked around the room for the first time. “I’m sorry, I just realized, I don’t think I’ve met anyone else here. Oh hi Miguel. Well, I’m just going to go get that midnight snack I was craving, again excuse me.” Fox moved quickly and disappeared into the kitchen.
“Kay, that was amazing.” Said Miguel.
“Oh..my..God! I’m thrilled he’s still alive.” Said Kay. But does this mean we’re going to have to go through his murder all over again?
“No.” Answered Adam. “While you were gone, everyone found out that Vicky was responsible for all the murders of Essme’s boyfriends. She also killed her parents. Essme has gone to her sister’s to make sure that does not happen again. You should also know that Essme knows Tabitha is a witch and she’s going to be staying here for a while.
“Come on Eustace. Said Heckuba. I think we’ve heard enough for now and there’s something I want to show you.
“Lead the way Madam.” And they both disappeared from the porch.
“Is there anything else we should know?” Asked Miguel.
“Well, yes. Vincent was responsible for killing Rae. But now Rae is alive and she’s going to stay that way because during the time shift, I was able to befriend Vincent and talk him into getting the counseling he needs. This also means that Luis is not going be charged with her murder or be sent to death row. On top of that, Judge Riley and Grace Nancier have been disbarred for prosecutorial and judicial misconduct.”
As the conversation in Tabby’s living room continues, let us shift our scene: several miles and deep underground to the abandoned mines just outside of Harmony.
“This will be the Darkside’s new base of operations here in Harmony.” And Heckuba through her arms up and out to encompass the space.
“Very impressive Madam.” Said the Demon Elf.
“Your quarters are just down that passage, but there’s someone in my quarters I would like you to meet.” Heckuba pushed open a door and the Demon Elf followed her.
“Say, this looks just like the inside of Jeanie’s bottle.” Observed the Demon Elf.
“Yes, well after being trapped in there so long I found that I had grown fond of the furnishings.”
“Go figure.”
“Sweetie are you still awake, if you are, come out here for a moment. I want you to meet your uncle Eustace.”
“Uncle.” The Demon Elf laughed.
And a little girl of about six or seven came out from an ajoining room. “Hello.”
“Eustace, may I present my daughter?”
“Hello sweetie what’s your name?”
“Sarah.”
“Her full name is Sarah Hotchkiss-Winthrop.” Heckuba announced.
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End of Episode 3
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