Episode 6
“I certainly hope you lot don’t expect me to prepare breakfast for you.
Tabitha had just come down the back stairs with Endora, only to find all her boarders (except for Fox who had decided, despite Essme’s tempting offer to stay in her room indefinitely, to reclaim his room at the mansion) were seated around the kitchen table.
“Especially since I see Derwood is back among us.”
“Good morning to you too, Tabby.” Said Miguel.
“And Miguel has decided to let all us witches practice our magic.” Put in Kay
“Well isn’t that just bloody marvelous.” Said Tabby with an acid tongue. “I have permission to perform magic in my own bloody house.”
“See, I told you she’d be thrilled.” Said Kay to Miguel.
“Endora? Do you recognize me?” Asked Adam.
“You’re my big brother Adam.” Said Endora’s thought bubble. She ran over and hugged him.
“Well, Edna and Norma I’m surprised to see you two. Shouldn’t you still be roasting in hell at this point?” Observed Tabby.
“Don’t ask us Tabs, we woke up this morning cozy as two June bugs in our old room.” Said Norma as she threw her arm around Edna.
“And in our old bed; if you know what I mean.” Snorted Edna.
“Yes well you can spare me the gory details.” Said Tabby
“Adam explained the time shift to us though.” Added Norma.
“It must have something to do with the Boys vacating the basement last night.” Offered Adam.
“No doubt the Boys no longer feel they can trust me.”
“I hadn’t thought of that but it does make sense that they would want to move to a more secure base of operation.”
“All I’m concerned about is they never get their hands on my little Sweet Pea here.” She pulled Endora close to her.
“All of us will just have to be on guard.”
“So, you’ve decided to stay in Harmony then?’
“Yes Mother, for the foreseeable future.”
“You can count on me Tabby.” Chimed in Essme “I mean about being on guard and all. It just feels so good to be a part of a big happy family for a change.”
“I’d hate to see your version of an unhappy family.” Said Tabitha. “And if you’re really going to be staying here, we need to have a little talk Missy.”
“No problemo.”
“We’ll see about that.”
“Oh my gosh, I just thought of something if this is the last week in 2006, that means that next week My Mom will try to come home and be blown up.” Said Kay.
“I’m surprised you didn’t ask me about this last night but you have nothing to worry about. With both Alistair and Vincent neutralized, your Mother will have a safe trip home.”
“I can’t believe I’m actually going to see her after all this time….But wait does she know about what Ivy did and that I kept it from her and Dad?”
“No, in this timeline you never blurted out the truth. Whether it stays that way is up to you.”
“So, Grace is coming back to Harmony.” Said Tabitha wistfully. Suddenly her eyes went wide but no one else in the room noticed. “Oh my devil, he couldn’t have.” She muttered under her breath. “Adam, can I have a word with you in the living room.”
“Sure Mother.”
“Tabitha, is something wrong?” Asked Kay.
“No, no Dear. It’s just that I haven’t seen Adam in so long. I wanted a chance to catch up with him privately.”
Moments later in said living room:
“Is there a problem Mother?”
“You impudent little brat!!” and Tabby whirled and slapped Adam across the face. “How dare you! You saved Faith for that fire all those years ago. She’s still alive!!!”
Jessica and Simone were minding the store at the Book Café, when Spike walked in and seated himself at a table.
“Uhg, we have got to try to attract a better clientele.” Said Jessica
“Isn’t that…?”
“Spike, one of Alistair’s goons. Can you believe that moron actually thought I would turn to drugs after I moved out of my dad’s house?”
“You were going through a rough time there for a while.”
“Yeah I guess so, but there was no way I was falling for his garbage. Ever since then it’s like he has a crush on me or something.”
“I hadn’t noticed.”
“He comes in here almost everyday, mostly when it’s just me watching the store. I can almost set my watch by it. Hey, isn’t this Chad and Whitney’s wedding day? What are you doing here?”
“I thought I would skip the wedding and just show up at the reception. I’ve given Whit so much grief with Chad over the years.”
“But you’re over Chad. Hello, you’re living with Rea.”
“Yes, but I still feel funny about it.”
“Hi guys.
“Good morning Theresa.” Said Jessica. “What can we…”
“I’m looking for…never mind I see him…tell you what can you bring me a muffin and some coffee?”
Theresa walked over to Spike’s table. “Alright you have five minutes. I can’t believe I’m seeing you at all; let alone on the day my best friend is getting married.”
“I just wanted to put your mind at ease. Alistair is really gone this time.”
“You called me all the way down here to tell me that?”
“Well…Yeah. I know that everyone has assumed that he was killed in the explosion. But I thought if you heard it from me, you would know it’s true.”
“Am I supposed to laugh now?”
“It’s just that…I’m in a position to know.”
“Oh, I know what position you’re in.”
“Speaking of positions…”
“I get it now; you’re looking for a job.”
“Well technically…I already work for the company. I just thought it might be a good time to change divisions.”
“Now you’re really going to make me laugh.”
“I know Alistair’s operations inside and out. I could help you weed his influence out of the company.”
“Well if Alistair is gone like you say, he doesn’t have any more influence in the company. I’m sorry Spike; I just don’t have any more time for you today or ever.”
“Wait…Wait, I know where he’s been hiding your brother Antonio!”
“Antonio’s still alive?!” Asked Theresa suddenly very interested. But just then Marty and Sarah burst through the Book Café’s front door.
“Jessica, Simone.” Marty said in a rush. “We found something important in a cave not far from town. I need to talk to my Mother or Beth or my dad, Luis.” Marty was already breathing hard but when he caught sight of Spike he started to tremble.
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End of Episode 6
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