On Saturday morning, Josie left Penelope in bed and went to see her dad. He invited her for breakfast and he wanted to talk about some things school related to her. Josie didn't want to wake Penelope, so she left her in bed. She hated leaving the warm bed and very naked Penelope, but work was work. They had many things to talk about and Rick had long list of things prepared for their little meeting. Aside from work things, he wanted to know how Josie was and what was going on with Penelope. He had no idea what to do first, be a dad or be the boss.

Hope unlocked the apartment door and went straight to the bedroom. There were still some of the things in Josei's apartment and she wanted to take advantage of her not being home to take them. She was surprised to find Penelope in her bed. She was sleeping on Josie's side of the bed and she was covered just over her bottom. The rest of her body was exposed. Hope froze from the sight. She didn't expect it. She knew there was some crazy chemistry, but had no idea they are together. Or at least having sex. Penelope woke up and she was also surprised to see Hope there.

''What are you doing here?''

''I could ask you the same Miss Park.''

''Drop the act… I remember.''

Hope was surprised.

''What?''

''My memories are back… I know who I am, who you are and who Josie is.''

''Oh…''

''Yes, that is close to what I felt when I learned what happened.''

''How is that possible?''

''Your dad is Klaus Michaelson, and mine is a Necromancer… I survived because I am his kid. He put a spell on me instead of taking my life.''

Hope was in shock.

''What?''

''Let me get dressed and I'll tell you everything.''

''I'll make coffee.''

''Better get out Josie's secret bourbon stash.''

''Now?''

''Yap! This is not the story for the sober moments.''

''Ok… I'll be in the living room.''

Hope got bottle and two glasses and Penelope put on her undies and Josie's robe. She was not sure where her entire ensemble from yesterday was. She joined Hope and took a seat on the sofa.

''Start from the top.''

''Ok… I had no idea who my dad was. My mom raised me alone and after her death I moved in with my fraternal grandmother. She never talked about my dad. So she told me she was a witch… She learned I have magic and that's how I learned about this school. I started going here, I met all of you and then she died. When she died, I found her letter telling me that my dad is a Necromancer. She told me what his powers were and she left me her emerald ring. That was the way he would know that I am his daughter. We met and started to get to know one another… He always had that damn hood over his face, but I grew to like him. He was smart, interesting and after some time I asked him for a fawor. I asked him to take my life in exchange for Josie's. He didn't want to. I learned there were two more creatures who could take my life for her and I told him I will seak them out if he doesn't do it. He said ok in the end.''

''Why would you do it Penelope?''

''I loved her… There was nothing I wouldn't do for her.''

''But…''

''She was with you?''

''Yes, she was with me and constantly saying she hates you and all.''

''I didn't care. I wanted her to live. I knew she had so many reasons to live… Even if she never comes back to me. I just wanted her to be happy and safe. I didn't want her to die for Lizzie… And part of me believed you could make her happy.''

''I never could compare to you.''

''She did care for you.''

''But she loved you Penelope… She was hit with that truth when you died. She was a shadow of herself.''

''I am sorry for that… But it was the only way to get rid of the curse and merge.''

Hope took a sip of the burbone.

''You know, I was so angry at you for doing it.''

''Why?''

''Because you did something that made her love you even more… I couldn't imagine someone loving someone that much as two of you love one another. You died for her and she lived to honor you. She had to empty your room and she moved pretty much everything in the storage or our closet. In the place i hid my wedding dress, she hid your things. I would find her sometimes with your cape. She would get it out of the closet and just smell it. She used your perfume and even got the same for herself. She didn't let you die during all these years… I was the affair she had.''

''I am sorry Hope.''

''It's not your fault. It was mine… I should have broken it off earlier.''

''I never meant to come back. I was supposed to wake up and continue my life somewhere else. But my dad picked this… And picked her to wake me up.''

''She was not happy without you.''

''Why? She had all of you…''

''She didn't have you. I think she would have traded you for all of us.''

Penelope gave her a very weak smile.

''I just wanted her to have the world.''

''Then give it to her now…''

''I will give my best.''

''Good… Now I have to pack remaining things. I left few things in the bedroom.''

''Ok.''

Hope went to pack and Penelope stayed in the living room. Josie arrived and found her reading on the sofa.

''You are awake?''

''Yes… How was it?''

''Boring… My dad worries too much. ''

''Josie took off her shoes and got on the sofa.

''I missed you babe.''

''I missed you too.''

She kissed Penelope and tried to untie her robe.

''That is not a good idea.''

''Why?''

''Hope is here… In the bedroom.''

''Oh…''

''Yes.''

''Why?''

''Packing remaining of her things.''

''Oh… Should I go and say hi?''

''Sure… I think it would be nice if you would.''

''Ok… I'll be right back.''

''Ok babe.''

Josie went to the bedroom and found Hope in the closet. She was packing last of her things.

''Hey…''

''Hey Jo…''

''I see you are finishing the pacing.''

''Yes, it's time you give her officially the closet.''

'"What?''

Hope's side was now completely empty. She walked to Josie's side of the closet and opened the secret part. She got out Penelope's uniform and cape and hung them on the opposite side.

''It's time for those things to be where they really belong.''

''Hope…''

''I know she got the memories back. We had an interesting talk. I found her naked in your bed…So we had to talk.''

''Oh…''

''Be careful Josie.''

''Of what?''

''Someone else finding out about two of you. Other students might not see it as something ok. She is a kid in the eyes of everyone else who has no idea about who she really is. You will be labeled as a teacher who sleeps with students.''

''Hope.''

''I am just warning you. Many will use this against you. End it until she is done with school.''

''I can't be without her for two more years!''

''You have to…''

''Why?''

''Because she will cost you your career. Imagine what parents would say if they learned. You will ruin the school too.''

''I will not.''

''Josie, I am warning you. End it until she is student in Salvatore school.''

With those words Hope left the apartment. Penelope didn't hear what they talked about but she felt the tension in the air. She knew Hope said something that hurt Josie. When she got into the bedroom, she found Josie sitting on the bed and lost in thoughts.

''Are you ok?''

Josie smiled at her and offered her hand to Penelope. She took it and Josie pulled her to stand in front of her. She put her arms around Penelope leaning her head on Penelope's stomach.

''I am now…''