Klaus thinks he is making the best decision for everyone, particularly for his daughter Hope, but what if his decision wasn't his decision? What if Caroline knew how to change his mind? An alternate take to the final scene between Klaus Mikaelson and Caroline Forbes in The Originals series finale.

This story takes place 3 years after 7x20. Alison miscarried the twins, causing their relationship to slowly fall apart. A few months later, Emily broke off their engagement after receiving a job offer at Stanford. She took the coaching position and the two haven't spoken since… What will happen when Emily is suddenly called back to Rosewood where she left her fiance years ago?