AN: At this stage this is just a series of 5 ficlets, but I might write some more later.
Usual disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters etc etc
It started when Henley left. She had been fighting with Danny again – something about his incessant attempts to control her. She left, telling the others she needed some space for a few days. When she returned five days later, Jack knew something was different. She carried an air of decisiveness with her and lightness in her step. Merritt figured it out first, enveloping her in a bear hug with the promise that they'd miss her. Danny left her with an awkward wave and a step backwards, his face unreadable. Jack watched on as everything cracked before him.
"Don't blame yourself," Henley had said as she'd hugged Jack goodbye.
Henley left with her suitcase and a promise from the remaining Horsemen that they would keep the magic alive. When she stepped out the door, she took a piece of their family with her.
Danny retreated into his room, a muffled crash ensuing from behind the closed door.
"You know, just because Mommy and Daddy don't love each other anymore, doesn't mean they love you any less," Merritt said as he sat down next to Jack, back against the wall and legs stretched straight out in front on the ground.
Danny emerged minutes later, keys in one hand and an overnight bag in the other. He didn't say a word.
"Is this how it's going to be?" Jack asked Merritt. "Are we all just going to leave one by one until no one's left?"
Merritt placed a large comforting hand on Jack's shoulder.