I've spent some time looking through works for Insidious, more specifically for Elise Rainier and I can't believe the lack of stories there are for her. As far as I'm concerned, she's the star of the show. She shines in every scene she's in, so I've decided to write a little something for her. It's way out there and I'm sure there will be a few haters for who I'm about to pair her with but you know what, I really don't care. I write for myself and if people who happen to stumble across my work likes it well then that's a bonus for me and in advance I thank you for taking the time to stop by and have a read.
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Unlikely Love
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Sean Brenner was sitting at the table, his cereal sitting in front of him as he stared off in to space, Quinn walked in, going straight to the fridge and pulling out the large carton of orange juice, pouring herself a glass before turning around. The young girl let out a small scream as she saw her father sitting at the table, completely unaware that she had even entered the room.
"Dad…"
Quinn watched him closely when he didn't reply to her, walking over and waving her hand in front of him.
"Earth to dad…HEY…"
Sean heard the yell from his daughter, quickly bringing him back to reality, looking up to see his daughter watching him with worry in her eyes.
"Quinn, what is it?"
"Where did you go just now?"
"What are talking about?"
"I was talking to you and you were…well, in another world."
"Was I, sorry."
Quinn to a seat next to her father as she drank her juice before speaking again.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing sweetheart, I'm fine."
"You are such a bad liar, you know that."
"I was just thinking how quiet this place is gonna be when you go off to college in a few weeks."
"Oh please, you'll be glad to see the back of me."
"Not true."
"And anyway, Alex will still be here. He causes way more havoc than me, well…if you don't count what happened a weeks back."
"Are you sure you're ready fr collage, if you need more time sweetheart then you…"
"Dad, really, I'm okay. Thanks to Elise."
"Yeah, she was really something wasn't she."
Quinn noticed the way her father's face lit up when she mentioned Elise, trying to hide her smile.
"She gave me mom back one last time, why don't you call her?"
"Mom?"
"Know, hardly. I mean Elise."
"Why would I call Elise, there's no more evil spirits around here."
"Only Alex."
"Hey, that's your brother you're talking about."
"Still." She smirked.
"Shouldn't you be off for your last day?"
"I'm going."
Quinn got up, putting her empty glass in the sink before grabbing her bag, stopping by the door on the way out.
"Go and see her, see how she's doing."
"Quinn." He warned.
"Well you obviously like her."
Sean shook his head as he heard his daughter leave the house. Silence filling it all over again as he thought about what Quinn had said. She may be a teenage but she did make some sense every now and again.
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Elise was packing up the last of the equipment as Specs and Tucker were down in the basement getting more tape for the video recorder.
"You nearly ready boys?" She called to them.
"Yup, just coming."
Tucker was the first up the stairs, quickly followed by Specs who locked the door behind him and handed the key back to Elise.
"Now are you sure you're both okay to do this alone."
"Elise, it's not like it's our first time solo is it, don't worry."
"In this job, I always worry. Especially about my boys, what would I do without you huh?"
"She's got a point there, she'd be lost without us." Tucker grinned.
Elsie looked up at the young man, kissing his cheek as she yanked the meatball sub out of his hand.
"Hey."
"Not on duty, go on."
Tucker rolled his eyes as he picked up two of the cases by the door, waiting for Specs to join him.
"Now off you go boys and be safe and if you do run in to any trouble, call me and I'll be down immediately."
"I'm pretty sure the doctor told you to take things easy for the next few weeks?"
"Oh doctors, what do they know."
"Elise, you got hurt, badly. Just do as the doc says yeah?"
"You're sweet to worry Specs, but I'm fine."
"Fine, we'll call you later, let you know how things are going."
"Thank you."
Tucker said bye to her as he opened the door, stopping himself as he came face to face with Sean.
"Oh…Mr Brenner."
"Hey…Tucker right?"
"Yeah."
"I was actually looking for…."
"Sean."
Sean stopped mid sentence when he heard Elise's voice before she came over to the door, Tucker moving aside to let her through.
"Hi Ms Rainier."
"Oh Elise please, what are you doing here?"
"Well actually I…"
"Look we should probably get going so…"
"Right boys off you go and remember what I said, be careful."
"And you remember what I said…take things easy, doctors orders." Specs added.
Sean watched as Specs kissed her cheek before both young men said their goodbyes and left, making their way down the path towards their van.
"Where are they off too?" Sean asked.
"Another case."
"Right, you're not going with them?"
"Not this time, a little accident."
Sean for the first time since the door opened, finally spotted the cane Elise was holding.
"Jesus, what happened."
"Hazard of the job, come on in."
Elise stood aside as she allowed Sean to enter the house, he stood behind her as she gently closed the front door before turning to face Sean.
"Now, what brings you by? Nothing wrong with Quinn I hope?"
"No no, she's fine, great actually. She starts college in a few weeks."
"She must be so excited, I remember that feeling well. Tea?"
"Please."
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Sean followed her through to the kitchen, leaning against the counter as she prepared some tea for them.
"Are you sure you don't want some help, I thought you were supposed to be taking it easy."
"If spirits can't stop me, I sure as hell won't allow a sprained ankle to stop me Sean."
"Fair enough, at least let me carry the cups to the table."
"Fine…go on then." She smiled.
Sean took the cups over to the table, taking a seat while Elise took some time to get herself comfortable. He watched her closely, seeing the way her smile never faded. Even in dark times, he remembered from the days she'd spend with him and his family, her smile always remained, even when she thought she was going to be defeated by the bride in black, she stayed strong. Elise looked up to see Sean watching her closely.
"Sean, is everything okay?"
"Yeah, never better."
"So, what brought you my way today."
"Oh you know, I was in the neighbourhood and I just thought I'd come by, see how you were."
"You were in the neighbourhood?" She asked, an odd look on her face.
"I had to stop by a hardware store."
"A hardware store, really?"
"Yeah, why is that weird?"
"No it's not, it's just…I could name about three hardware stores that are definitely closer to you than the one in my area."
"Right." He laughed.
"Is everything all right Sean, is Quinn okay…you aren't having any more trouble with the house, strange goings on or…"
"No no, nothing like that."
Elise put down her cup, before moving her hand to cover Sean's.
"Sean, talk to me?"
"I feel stupid, like a little kid."
"I'm a good listener, so I've been told."
Sean took a long drink from his cup before finally looking up to see Elise watching him intently.
"I wasn't just in the neighbourhood."
"I thought as much, so it is to do with Quinn then?"
"No, it's not Quinn or Alex…or the house, it's me."
"The spirits?"
"Huh, no…oh god I'm messing this up."
"Sorry I…"
"Don't be, it's me. I'm not being clear with what I want to say, what I came here to do."
Elise waited for a few moments before Sean finally spoke again, feeling him give her hand a gentle squeeze as he looked in to her eyes and smiled.
"I came here to see you today, with the intention off…I was wondering if you would like to go to dinner with me."
Elise stared back at him, an expression he couldn't quite read. In that moment he began to wonder if perhaps he'd made a mistake coming to her home. Perhaps she would think him crazy, completely mad.
"Elise?"
"Yes, no sorry…I did hear you I just…I'm a little surprised."
"Obviously you don't have to feel obligated to say yes if you don't want too, I just thought it might be nice."
"Why?"
"I'm sorry."
"I'm flattered don't get me wrong Sean but, surely there are younger, prettier ladies you could be asking out on a date, why me."
Elise began to laugh to hide her nervousness and Sean noted probably some insecurities she had.
"Why is it such a strange concept that I'd fine you attractive Elise."
"I didn't mean to offend Sean, really it's just…I've never really thought of myself as the kind of woman that would attract someone like…well you."
"Well you did, look it's been a long time for me, being with a woman. When my wife died, I swore I'd never meet anyone like her again, and then you walked though my door, you saved my little girl, my family. You gave us closure and I'll never forget that, I know you kept in touch with Quinn after what happened and I thought it was really nice of you to do that."
"She's a sweet girl."
"She is, most of the time. Look Elise, you don't have to say yes if you really don't want too, I just thought it might be nice to spend time with someone who understands what it's like to lose someone, who gets what you're going through."
Sean got up, straightening his jacket, before making his way out of the kitchen and towards the front door. Elise sat for a moment, a little shocked by the invitation, she got to her feet as quickly as she could and followed Sean as he was about to walk out the door.
"It's not very fair to run away from someone who can't run after you is it." Elise yelled behind him.
Sean stopped in the doorway as Elise slowly approached him, a warm smile on her face.
"I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable Elise."
"Not uncomfortable, just a little surprised. It's been a very long time since I was asked out on a date but…"
"But?"
"I accept your invitation."
"Really."
"Just name the time and place and I'll be there."
"Alberto's tomorrow night at eight."
"I'll be there."
"I'll pick you up."
"You don't have too, I can easily make my own way too…"
"I'll pick you up."
Elise smiled up at him, before she was taken by surprise for a second time that day, when he leaned in and kissed her cheek.
"Until tomorrow Elise."
"Tomorrow." She smiled as she closed the door behind her.
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To Be Continued…
So, what do you think. Do you want another chapter or will I just leave it there, let me know and thanks for reading.