What feels like the end is often the beginning.

Bonnie felt anger course through her. She was furious at Kai for lying and she was furious at herself for not figuring it out. For a while it seemed like he was trying to be good. Was it all an act? Kai's motivations were usually so clear, but Bonnie couldn't understand why he was helping her. His face returned to normal and Bonnie crept closer to him, unsure of what to do. She was riveted by the sight of Kai squirming and groaning through clenched teeth. It looked so familiar. She had been in that position many times before; making sacrifices so other people could get what they wanted. Her initial anger dissipated and was replaced with confusion. Why had Kai helped her all along when he knew this would happen to him? Why had he risked his life to save her on her birthday? Why was he the reason she got her magic back? And the biggest question of all: Why was she so upset by the thought of losing him?

Bonnie noticed the flashes of white light coming from inside the mansion and she knew she had to do something before Kai disappeared too. Her thoughts were racing and her heart pounded in her chest. She hurriedly unclasped the necklace from around her neck. Her trembling fingers fumbled with the vial before removing the lid. She poured the red liquid into Kai's mouth. A gurgling sound came from his throat as he swallowed the liquid. His eyelids drooped shut and his breathing slowed down. Bonnie's head throbbed. She leaned forward and rested her head on Kai's chest. The steady beating of his human heart pulsated against her cheek.

Kai squirmed as he woke up. Bonnie lifted her head off his chest when she felt him moving. She stood up and offered him a hand to help him up. He was unsteady on his feet and his hands trembled as he rubbed his temples. A few windows had shattered during the chaos and shards of broken glass were scattered all around. Kai picked up a piece of glass.

"I just have to be sure." He said as he dragged the sharp edge of the glass across his palm.

A thin, red line appeared along his skin. Kai watched expectantly to see if it would heal immediately, but it didn't. Crimson blood continued to emerge from the cut. Bonnie held Kai's hand and he felt his palm heating up. A tingling sensation spread through his hand. When Bonnie let go of his hand, the cut was completely healed. Kai's eyes were bloodshot. He was exhausted and he needed to rest. He stumbled as he tried to step closer to Bonnie. She put her arm around his torso and tried to steady him, groaning as he rested his full weight on her. Bonnie slowly walked him to the car and helped him into the passenger seat.

The car ride back to Grams' house was quiet. The silence between them was new. Kai usually had some smartass comment to make but he was still in shock and unsure of what to say. His gaze was fixed on Bonnie, expecting some kind of explanation for what had just happened. Bonnie didn't feel like explaining herself. She saved Kai because she wanted to. Every time she had killed herself trying to help other people, it had been out of obligation. She did it because it was expected of her. Bonnie was always the person people went to when they had a problem that needed fixing. Kai was different. He didn't want anything from her. He just wanted her.

Bonnie knew they would have to talk about it eventually but she didn't know what to say to him. All the questions she had wanted to ask him didn't seem so important anymore. Growing tired of the silence, she tried to make conversation.

"The spell worked. They're all gone."

"Good." Kai's voice was hoarse, barely above a whisper.

"I wonder what year they ended up in. Surely, it can't be much worse than 1994 and 1903."

"Actually, I got a little creative with the new prison world. Can you imagine a musty, dimly-lit karaoke bar full of vampires, with Two Princes on repeat?"

"You're the devil."

"I've been called worse."

When they arrived at Grams' house, Bonnie helped Kai up to her bedroom. He sighed as he flopped down on the bed. She quickly changed out of her dress and into a t-shirt and sweatpants. Brown curls cascaded down her back as she removed the bobby pins from her hair. Kai stood up and walked over to her. Bonnie's eyes were cast downward, avoiding his gaze. Kai tucked loose strands of hair behind her ear and tilted her chin upwards so her eyes met his. He put his hands around her waist and licked his lips before speaking.

"You saved me."

"I guess we're even now."

Bonnie relaxed into the embrace, wrapping her arms around Kai. He leaned forward and rested his head on her shoulder. As Kai hugged Bonnie, he felt an unfamiliar energy pressing against him. It wasn't Bonnie's magic. It was something else. Bonnie's magic was sweetly intense and thick, like honey. The sensation Kai felt was more fresh and playful. His hand absentmindedly travelled towards the area where the feeling was strongest. Kai gently brushed his hand along Bonnie's stomach. Ripples of warmth vibrated against his skin. A pleasant rush of energy travelled through his body and he chuckled happily.

"What?" Bonnie asked.

"Nothing." Kai replied as he nestled his head in the crook of her neck.

*2 years later*

"In-cen-dia…In-cen-dia…In-cen-dia." Kai murmured softly.

Bonnie appeared behind him and sighed. "Are you really trying to teach our infant daughter how to set things on fire?"

Kai grinned cheekily. He handed the gurgling baby to Bonnie before turning his attention to a pot on the stove. He stirred the contents and then offered Bonnie a spoonful to taste.

"Mmmm." Her eyes widened and she nodded her approval.

"Do you remember the first time I made this for you?"

"I remember you stabbing me afterwards." Bonnie's tone was wry, but she smiled warmly.

The baby in her arms squirmed and Kai picked her up. Her aqua eyes sparkled as she blew a tiny spit bubble. Kai gave her a kiss on the forehead.

"Happy Thanksgiving, Sheila."

A/N: So I've basically given up on this story, but I thought I should at least wrap it up. I've got an idea for a new fic and I'm going to start working on that. It will probably be less fluffy and more in character, but I had fun writing this one even though it was a step away from their dynamic on the show. If you've made it this far, thank you for reading.