"So what do you guys think about granny being back in our lives." Dylan asked. He, Kenzie and Cayllum were sitting at the breakfast table. Kenzie was still angry at her dad for embarrassing her like that last night at the lake. Her face did not look friendly at all and she was in a really bad mood.
"First of all who said she is back for good so don't get your hopes up." Kenzie said.
"Well I hope she stays for good. Family must stay together." Dylan said.
"And I can't wait to get out of this family." Kenzie mumbled to herself.
"I heard that sis and you know what we all can't wait for that day."
Cayllum was sitting there quietly with a brooding look on his face. His food untouched in front of him. This whole camera story didn't sit well with him. Something was up but it was as if the answer to the riddle was evading him.
"Good morning kids." Bonnie greeted softly when she came in with the twins.
"Hey mom. Dad said granny is staying in Silver Lake can we go visit her?" Dylan said.
"Stop calling her granny! What are you ten?" Kenzie said with an annoyed look on her face.
"You guys are going to be late for school. Cayllum take the SUV and can you drop the twins off too please?" Bonnie asked.
"Sure." Cayllum said. He could see something was wrong with Mrs Salvatore. It looked like she had been crying but covered it up well with her make up.
"Kenzie can I talk to you for a minute before you go?" Bonnie said softly.
"Yeah, mom what's up?"
Bonnie waited for Dylan and Cayllum to walk out with the twins first before she spoke with Kenzie. "What guys came to the house with gifts for me?"
"Oh, oh about that I kinda told dad last night. I mean its no biggie. I told the guy what he can do with his gift and I shut the door in his face and that's the end of the story."
"Not for your dad Kenzie. Why didn't you tell me this?"
Kenzie shrugged her shoulders. "I forgot about it."
"But you remembered it last night."
"I was angry mom. I'm sorry okay. I have a test to write I'm not going to stand here and discuss dad's insecurities and why is this guy Scott bringing you gifts in the first place anyway. You should ask yourself that mom." Kenzie said. She than picked up her school bag and walked out.
Bonnie watched Kenzie walking out with mixed emotions. Hurt, anger and a deep sadness.
Dr Stephen and Dr Henderson's doctors office
"Blood pressure is slightly high Damon but other than that you are fine."
"And here I was thinking I'm done for it." Damon said sarcastic.
"What's the matter? Is this about the whole camera thing? I know its freaking me out too. Caroline and I were talking about it till the early hours."
"The matter is your friend Scott coming to my house with gifts for my wife. Did you know about this brother?" please tell me you did so that I can strangle you with your own damn stethoscope." Damon said.
Stephen looked calmly at him. "Is that your motto in life Damon to strangle your problems away?"
Damon chuckled humourlessly. "Just answer the damn question."
"No, Scott came to me and he said his goodbyes and that was the last time I saw or heard of him now sit down and take a deep breath before you pass out."
"No thank you doc I have to get back to my job someone needs to run this fucking town."
"I'm curious did you see that on the disc or did someone tell you?"
"Kenzie, she was home that day when Scott showed up with arms full of gifts and flowers for Bonnie. She told me everything last night in colourful detail right in front of her friends in my damn car!"
"Kids will say anything when they're angry like that Damon. I hope you handled this peacefully with Bonnie." Stephen said in a warning tone of voice.
"I was thinking of fucking her hard this morning does that count as peacefully?" Damon said in a cold voice.
"You are really trying hard to lose everything and don't expect me to be there when it all comes crumbling down around you Damon."
"Its either that or I'd snap her pretty little neck."
"That is not the way to deal with your problems in a marriage Damon. Talk things out and if you can't do that than take time out walk away and come back when your finally in control of yourself. Damon we can't afford to lose control now not with this whole camera thing looming over our heads." Stephen said.
"Thanks for the advice doctor Phil."
"Your welcome and I hope you take it to heart Damon." Stephen said with a serious look on his face.
Damon sigh out loud and closed his eyes. "Heavy is the head that wears the crown. I'm failing as a man, father and husband."
"Stop doubting yourself Damon and start making the right decisions in life and you need to have a sit down with Kenzie. Set the rules and guidelines straight. You are the parent not the cool buddy otherwise their not going to show you any respect. We got to be hard sometimes to be kind."
Damon nodded his head and walked to the window. He stared out deep in thought his mind taking him years back. "You really want to know why I tried to stop Lillian that day. Its because I was a coward. I knew Giuseppe will come for me now that his main punching bag was out of the picture. I knew I won't be able to hide behind her anymore. I was scared Stephen and she could see that. Her own fear reflected back in my eyes. Fuck. I didn't even get the chance to say how sorry I am."
Stephen was sitting there looking at Damon with sad eyes. "I heard you that day in her room. I wanted mother to leave Damon. She was unhappy. Miserable. I help sneaked her out that day. I lied to Giuseppe when he asked me where she was."
Damon looked at Stephen and smiled sadly. "Yea, I know you helped her. I saw you hide her bags in your room."
"Two scared teenage boys but we survived him Damon. He is no longer in control. His reign of terror ended a long time ago. You and me brother we got so much to live for. We made it on our own and as hard as it is I think mother's death set her free from the torments that she had to suffer under Giuseppe."
"Yeah your right but I do wonder sometimes if our lives would have been different if she was still alive maybe I would have been a better person too." Damon said softly.
ML Wedding Dress Boutique
Stella looked absolutely gorgeous in her long flowy white wedding dress. The dress was classic, elegant and it accentuated her body perfectly. She could not stop admiring herself in the full length mirror.
"Is this really me guys." Stella said wide eye with a look of utter happiness.
"Stella you look like a dream! This dress is gorgeous on you and so perfect no wonder you searched so long and hard for it." Caroline said in awe.
"That is so true and damn girl, you really working the hell out of this dress." Bonnie said and gave Stella a hug.
"Thank you guys love you so much for being here with me." Stella said.
"I feel like I want to renew my vows in a dress like this." Caroline said and laughed softly.
Stella laughed happily. "I feel like I want to get married now I can't wait two weeks."
Bonnie and Caroline could not stop complimenting Stella and her dress and Stella could not stop looking at herself in the mirror.
Richa Malloney and Jade came in and walked over to the women with fake smiles. "Hi Stella I heard you getting married again I am so happy for you. Love the dress." Richa said.
"Is your hubby to be paying for it?" Jade asked. Her words dripping with sarcasm.
Stella snickered and said. "Look at you Jade you were just as dirt poor as me growing up in Silver Lake. I remember you with your panty full of holes, so many fucking holes in that panty that you got confused where your suppose to stick your fucking legs in so don't stand there and act all royal your not fooling me."
Caroline laughed out loud she remembered that story too.
"What the hell is wrong with the two of you Jade?" Bonnie said.
"They don't get any dick that's what's wrong with them." Stella said with a red angry face.
"Just because you grew up in Silver Lake that does not make you one of us Stella. You are nothing but white trash from Silver Lake that lived from one welfare check to the next and in between begged for scraps." Jade said and looked Stella up and down.
"Ladies calm down we are just being nice to Stella I should ask what is it with you? We didn't come here for a fight that is so beneath us. We are here to pick up my sister's dress." Richa said in a sweet voice.
"Well fuck you Richa and fuck that thing next to you." Stella said and point her finger at Jade.
"What did you call me?" Jade said and stepped closer to Stella but Bonnie and Caroline quickly stepped in front of Jade blocking her from getting to Stella. "That's as far as you go if you want to get to Stella you will have to go through us." Caroline said to Jade.
"I think you better leave Jade. We are not here for trouble." Bonnie said.
"Do you think you own this town Bonnie just because the mayor is fucking you." Jade spat out in Bonnie's face.
"Can someone please get me out of this dress so that I can knock that bitch down." Stella seethed.
The staff all gasped out loud when they heard the loud smack. Jade grabbed her cheek and looked at Bonnie with rage in her eyes. Richa took Jade quickly by the arm and said. "Jade let's go I will pick up my sister's dress tomorrow."
"That's the smartest thing you ever said in your life Richa." Caroline said.
"Go on Jade your face needs cold water." Stella said with a gleeful smile.
Jade smiled coldly. "This is far from over." She said and glared at Bonnie.
"Good because I will gladly repeat this again Jade until you learn to keep your filthy mouth shut about me, my family and friends. I have done nothing wrong to you. We both grew up poor we both had to struggle to survive in Silver Lake and FYI Jade I didn't take Damon Salvatore from you he left you remember but you don't see it like that, oh no, you are hell bent on destroying and degrading me but you know what? You only making yourself look desperate and pathetic and that's sad because life goes on Jade. Seriously this is getting old this back and forth over Damon? There's no need for this so, wake up or get the hell out of town." Bonnie said in her face.
Jade straightened herself and picked up her handbag. Richa took her by the arm and together the two walked out.
"There is something seriously wrong with them." Caroline said as she watched Jade and Richa walk out.
"Way to go Bonnie! Jade deserved that I just wish you used your fist like in the old days." Stella said and bumped Bonnie playfully. "I feel like celebrating drinks on me ladies!"
Aunt May's flower shop
It was a long work day for Bailey the shop was busy and to top it of Dorothy her assistant didn't show up for work. She was glad it was time to close up the shop. She was looking forward to go home and rest.
"You look tired busy day today?" Page said behind her.
Bailey turned around and saw Page standing there with a shy smile. She was dressed in black jeans and a black t-shirt. Her hair was cut in a cute short pixie style. Somebody can easily mistake her for a boy if they didn't look closely. "Oh hi, yeah we were busy but you know what they say busy business good business." Bailey said and smiled.
"Yup. I was close by I just came by to say hi." Page said awkwardly.
"Like the new haircut it suits you. You look like a naughty little boy. A very cute naughty boy." Bailey said and blushed scarlet red.
"Thanks, I guess." Page said softly.
"I'm sorry about yesterday I didn't know how to get out of that one with my cousin and her friends."
"Its all good maybe some other time." Page said.
"What about now? I can do with a milkshake and fries if you don't have any other plans." Bailey said with a smile.
"Cool. I will love that." Page said with a shy cute smile.
The two girls walked to the diner that was just down the street talking and laughing. Bailey was really enjoying Page's company and the genuine beautiful smile on Page face said the same thing how Page was feeling.
Jade's Apartment
"I hate her! How dare that little ghetto bitch put her hand on me. She's living my fucking life" Jade seethed. She was walking furiously up and down.
Richa was busy pouring the two of them a drink. She handed Jade her glass and said. "Calm down my friend and have a drink with me."
"How can you be so calm Richa? Bonnie humiliated me and by now the whole town is talking about what happened. I so wish it was the old days. The days where girls like Bonnie Bennet knew there place in this town. The only reason why she is even relevant is because of Damon's money and the influence the Salvatore name have in this town. She is nothing without him. I swear she got pregnant on purpose just to catch him." Jade seethed on.
Richa chuckled and put her glass delicately down on the glass table. "What do you think will happen if you tell Damon that you never aborted his child hmm?"
"Richa I'm in no mood for games okay? He knows I aborted his child. He made me do it so that he can be with Bonnie." Jade said in a bitter voice.
Richa leaned back in her chair with a sinister smile. "Yeah, but let's say we can change all that. The kid will be in her twenties right?"
"I think so." Jade said softly.
"I have money and I know there are so many young girls out there who will do anything for money if you know what I mean."
Jade's eyes widened. "You serious? We can't possibly pull this off Richa. Damon will kill us both we won't even make it to jail. He will demand blood tests. The kid will have to inherit some features of him or even look like him and what lie will you come up when he asked where the kid was all this time. There are so many things to be considered Richa."
"I know my friend but what Damon did to you was wrong and now its time to pay him back. Big time and besides he is not the only one with money and connections in high places. I have money and money talks and it talks hard. You leave everything to me, now finish your drink." Richa said with a smile.
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