#darion harper

[onestormeynight]

The Harpers - A Wordless Ending

Darion and Annalise Harper passed in the night within a few hours of each other. They may have said til death do us part, but that wasn't enough. They would go out together. There was no Annalise without Darion.

[havenroyals]

Stars of the New Horror Save Film: "You Know, You Should Have Stayed Your Black Ass Home!" The working title: "N*gga Noooo!"

Zuri Steffen (The Final Girl/The Virgin Stayin' In Her Lane Girl): She's the lovable, innocent one who minds her business, but people just insist on fucking with her. Yes, she has chafing friends and a shitty boyfriend, but she doesn't deserve death. Whatever someone else did, it don't effect her but that damn killer is obsessed. She just came to this abandoned cabin in the woods for a fun weekend. No, she does not drink or do drugs, but who else will be the designated driver. She might die last.

Luke Harper (The Jock/The Ex-Boyfriend): He didn't keep it in his pants; love - in fact - did not bring him home last night. Now, he's the ex still chasing those NFL dreams. Always the leader and making those dumbass decisions that might get somebody killed. He loves proving he's strong by asking random bitches to jump on his back for rides - not always on his back. He might die first.

Janelle Gaines (The Bad Girl/The One on Her THOT Shit): She is the sex-positive one who loves fucking. It's as simple as that; she has no shame. She copied Left Eye and wore a condom eye patch throughout college. She gave a fake ass apology when bestie caught her with her legs around Luke's neck. Bestie kinda forgave her, but everybody knows she's still fucking Luke. She might die first.

Titus Rawkis (The Academic/The Ex's Best Friend): He's the brother of the bestie; different Daddies - same Mama. He's simply a genuinely good dude with this velvety voice and piercing eyes. He has a journal to write poetry in, and he acts like he doesn't know he's a walking panty dropper. The most successful of the group. He should be working - yes, even on the weekends - but he let his homie convince him to come party in the woods. He might die last.

Darion Hayes (The Sceptic/The Half-White Friend): He's smart enough to know demons and ghosts aren't real. He's cracking jokes whenever someone is frightened of the bumps in the night. He's not wise enough to stay his ass out of those damn woods. Luckily, his "medication" keeps him calm and mellow as his friends randomly disappear. This is the clown that will suggest splitting up when the power goes out (it's his white side). He might die first.

Shari Mullin (The Killer/The One Who Set This Whole Thing Up): She was the ugly duckling and had a glow-up after college. With her elephant brain, she kept detailed records of everybody who fucked with her in order from pettiest to most extreme. Throughout the years, she wormed her way into the friend group, and now she's ready to get her revenge. She might die...somewhere.

[triscribe]

TOO MANY BATS

LOOK AT THIS MONSTROSITY I HAVE SPENT THE PAST SIX HOURS ASSEMBLING - THERE ARE ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN NAMES

(Follows the current Batman and new family members in order of appearance, their alter egos, their years of operation and ages. The Ultra Bomb Disaster of 2050 killed off a lot of superheroes, including twenty six of the active Gotham crimefighters, and also meant the remaining Bats took in a lot of orphaned meta kids who bolstered their ranks further with the next generation. Asterix symbol refers to someone returning to a uniform they wore previously):

Bruce Wayne (1997-2012) (22-37 years old):

Selina Kyle, Catwoman (1998-2023), Madam Cat (2023-2056) (22-47-80)

Dick Grayson, Robin (2000-2007), Nightwing (2007-2012) (10-17-22)

Barbara Gordon, Batgirl (2002-2008), Oracle (2008-2067) (15-21-80)

Jason Todd, Robin (2007-2009), Red Hood (2011-2039) (13-15, 17-45)

Tim Drake, Robin (2010-2012), Redbird (2012-2027), Bird’s Eye (2027-2048) (13-15-30-51)

Stephanie Brown, Spoiler (2010-2012), Batgirl (2012-18), Blonde Bat (2018-46) (14-16-22-50)

Cassandra Cain, Batgirl (2010-2012), Black Bat (2012-2050) (12-14-52)

Dick Grayson (2012-2014) (22-24):

Damian Wayne, Robin (2012-2020), Renegade (2020-2024) (8-16-20)

Colin Wilkes, Abuse (2012-2022) (9-19)

Kate Kane, Batwoman (2013-2025) (22-40)

Renee Montoya, Question (2013-2016) (23-26)

*Bruce Wayne (2014-2024) (39-49):

*Dick Grayson, Nightwing (2014-2026), Old Wing (2050) (24-36, 60)

Luke Fox, Batwing (2014-2048) (25-59)

Harper Row, Bluebird (2014-2015, 2020-2050) (14-15, 20-50)

Duke Thomas, Signal (2016-2050) (15-49)

Nell Little, Snitch (2017-2019), Spoiler (2019-2026), Snooper (2026-50) (12-14-21-45)

Tiffany Fox, Batgirl (2018-2025), Batwoman (2025-2050) (15-22-47)

Cullen Row, Agent C (2020-2091) (19-90)

Helena Wayne, Robin (2020-24), Batgirl (2024-27), Nightwing (2027-38) (11-15-18-29)

Mar’iand’r Grayson, Nightstar (2023-2050) (9-36)

Damian Wayne (2024-2038) (20-33):

Maya Ducard, Nobody (2013-2033), Shadowbird (2033-2063) (10-30-60)

Jake Grayson, Robin (2024-2030), Nightfire (2030-2050) (8-14-34)

Augusta Young-Gordon, Snitch (2025-2030), Spook (2030-50) (10-15-35)

Marigold Cain/Wayne, Batgirl (2027-2032), Gold Bat (2032-2050) (10-15-33)

Jasmine Todd, Robin (2030-2033), Catgirl (2033-39), Red Hood (2039-50) (12-15-21-32)

Jeremy Todd, Hoodlum (2032-2033), Red Bat (2035-2050) (12-13, 15-30)

Tawny Fox, Batgirl (2032-2037), Foxbat (2037-2048), Batwing (2048-) (13-18-29-)

Jack Drake, Robin (2033-2037), Redbird (2037-2050) (12-16-29)

Anne Drake, Spoiler (2033-2037), Batgirl (2037-42), Bird’s Eye (2048-) (12-16-21, 27-)

Richard Wayne, Impulse (2035-38), Dart (2038-45), Flash (2053-70) (10-13-20, 28-45)

Walter Brown, Spoiler (2037-43), Sparrow (2043-2050) (11-17-24)

Alf Wayne, Robin (2037-2045), Nightwing (2045-2050) (7-15-20)

Miguel Little-Reyes, Green Beetle (2037-2050) (13-26)

Helena Wayne (2038-2041) (29-32): (Yes, a girl can be Batman too)

Lyn Row, Harpy (2038-2050) (13-25)

Suze Bennett, Sphinx (2039-2050) (15-26)

Carmelita Little-Reyes, Snitch (2040-2043), Spoiler (2043-50), Snooper (2050-80) (10-13-20-50)

Sarah Wilkes, Ballpark (2040-2050) (16-26)

Louis Gibson, Flare (2040-2050), Signal (2050-70) (15-25-45)

*Damian Wayne (2041-2050) (36-46):

Helena Wayne, Catwoman (2041-2050) (32-41)

Melba Young-Gordon, Batgirl (2042-50), Batwoman (2050-70) (13-21-41)

Danny Wilkes, Cornerback (2043-2049) (15-21)

Tasha Teller Fox, Redwing (2043-2048), Foxbat (2048-2050) (19-24-26)

Luna Wayne, Robin (2045-2050), Batgirl (2050-60), Catwoman (2060-) (10-15-25-)

Alf Wayne (2050-2074) (20-44):

Haley~Harry Kent Grayson, Robin (2050-55), Nightwing (2055-65), Superman (2065-) (10-15-25-)

Corey Grayson, Nightfire (2051-) (10-)

Thyra Gardener, Black Ice (2051-) (13)

David Queen, Gold Bow (2052-2058), Green Arrow (2058-) (15-21-)

Sumi Brown, Spoiler (2052-2060), Batgirl (2060-63), Sparrow (2063-) (10-18-21-)

Cassidy Harper, Hawkgirl (2053-2063), Blackhawk (2063-) (10-20-)

Curt Batson, Superboy (2053-2063), Captain Marvel (2063-) (11-21-)

Sam Smith, Blue Tornado (2054-) (14-)

Mirabelle Hall, Snow Tiger (2054-) (15-)

Kelsey Todd, Robin (2055-2057), Catgirl (2057-2061), Catwoman (2061-) (14-16-20-)

Bethany Drake, Spook One (2055-2063), Redbird (2063-) (11-19-)

Beverly Drake, Spook Two (2055-2063), Batgirl (2063-2070), Batwoman (2070-) (11-19-26-)

Jett Todd, Street Rat (2056-2060), Red Hood (2060-) (13-17-)

Zaina Zatara, Stagehand (2056-2062), Zatara (2062-) (12-18-)

Rosa Reyes, Blue Beetle (2056-) (12-)

Robbie Hawkins, Spark (2057-2064), Static (2064-) (13-20-)

Terry McGinnis, Robin (2057-2061), Red Bat (2061-2074) (12-16-29)

Benjamin Drake, Kid Flash (2057-2070), Flash (2070-) (11-24-)

Joey Todd Allen, Kid Mercury (2058-2070), Mercury (2070-) (10-22-)

Vicky Logan, Menagerie (2059-) (16-)

Archie Bloomberg, Kid Devil (2059-2064), Red Devil (2064-) (13-18-)

Hanna Hawkins Wayne, Impulse (2059-2062), Silver Bat (2062-)(12-15-)

Ricardo Little-Reyes, Kid Lantern (2060-2062), Darklight (2062-) (13-15-)

Lucille Drake, Spoiler (2060-2065), Harpy (2065-) (15-20-)

June West, Spin (2060-) (11-)

Janus West, Twist (2060-) (11-)

Matt McGinnis, Robin (2061-2066), Redwing (2066-78) (12-17-29)

Dale Donovan, Animal Kid (2061-2065), Animal Man (2065-) (16-20-)

Liberty Free, Eve (2062-) (15-)

Angie Row, Sphinx (2062-) (15-)

Samantha Wilkes, Slamdunk (2064-) (15-)

Tom Wayne, Robin (2066-2070), Nightwing (2070-2085) (11-15-30)

Penny Wayne, Pigeon (2066-2070), Robin (2070-74), Greybird (2074-90) (6-10-14-30)

Maxine Gibson, Oracle (2067-) (21-)

Abby Brown, Spoiler (2069-2075), Batgirl (2075-2080), Snooper (2080-) (12-18-23-)

Maia Wayne-Queen, Speedy (2070-2076), Black Canary (2076-) (12-18-)

Terry McGinnis (2074-2078) (29-33):

Helen Kent-Grayson, Supergirl (2075-2085), Superwoman (2085-) (10-20-)

Sidney Hall-Smith, Blizzard (2075-) (14-)

Teddy Drake, Robin (2074-2076), Bluebird (2076-2090) (11-13-27)

Zeke Brown, Spoiler (2076-2085), Spook (2085-) (12-21-)

Iris McGinnis, Robin (2076-2078), Redwing (2078-) (9-11-)

*Alf Wayne (2078-2085) (48-55):

*Terry McGinnis, Red Bat (2078-) (33-)

Mason Todd, Robin (2078-2085), Stray (2085-) (11-18-)

Marisa Kent-Grayson, Nightstar (2078-) (10-)

Cici Batson, Gold Hawk (2079-) (13-)

Carson Batson, Marvel Kid (2079-2086), Olympian (2086-) (11-18-)

Toby Delmont, Roadrunner (2079-) (10-)

Darion Wayne-Queen, Gold Bow (2080-) (12-)

Bruce Kent-Grayson, Nightwing (2080-) (10-)

Riley Grayson, Starfire (2080-) (10-)

Finn Snart, Captain Cold (2080-) (19-)

Cera Little-Reyes, Green Beetle (2081-) (13-)

Vic Logan-Todd, Street Rat (2081-2085), Hybrid (2085-) (12-16-)

Scott Free Allen, Kid Mercury (2082-) (10-)

Tammy Row, Gryphon (2083-) (13-)

Remy Logan-Todd, Beast Boy (2084-2090), Beastial (2090-) (12-18-)

Tina Zatara, Conjure (2084-) (13-)

Sharise Hawkins, Spark (2084-) (15-)

Tom Wayne (2085-2090) (30-35):

Devin Wayne, Robin (2085-2090), Bluebird (2090-) (8-13-)

Shawn Wayne-Fox, Stopwatch (2085-) (12-)

Amara Drake, Red Beetle (2086-) (11-)

Kathy Row, Wyvern (2087-) (13-)

Ziva Zatara, Kid Devil (2088-) (12-)

Minnie Free Allen, Impulse (2088-) (10-)

Brian West, Kid Flash (2089-) (10-)

Penny Wayne (2090-) (30-): (Following in her great-aunt Helena’s example)

Martha “March” Snart-Wayne, Robin (2090-) (7-)

Valor McGinnis, Dart (2090-) (10-)

Selina Graysmith, Stormbird (2094-) (7-)

John Kent-Grayson, Superboy (2099-) (8-)

Joanna Todd, Cub (2100-) (10-)

Now, why did I put myself through this madness? Because I needed the full background prepared for my new story, HYPERTIME, starring March Wayne, Robin #26, and her cousin Lina Graysmith, the one and only Stormbird.

The multiverse is not prepared.

[awooters]

TWISTED HORROR SERIES; TERROR ON SET

CHAPTER 1: KEITH’S DEAD?

“You’re right I don’t believe you,” Brett said. “Christina remember now this is only a movie,” Keith said to her. “I know,” Christina said with a grin on her face. “What?” Aubrey wondered. “We played a prank on you ahahaha,” Eva said laughing. Oh by the way Eva plays Molly Dion. “Ahaha,” Christina laughed histarically. “Seriously Christina a witch?” Brett said. “Oh come on it was hilarious,” Christina said still laughing. “What was the hilarious part? In the fact that you pranked us?” Brett asked. Brett was in a mood. “That’s a good one Chris,” Aubrey said with a laugh. “Okay everybody the joke is up now everyone back to work,” Keith said as he put his headphones back on his ears to hear the audio. “Eva get back to position,” Jennifer said. “Okay,” She said. Eva laid back into Molly Dion’s coffin. “And.. Action!” Keith shouted. “Christina,” Brett and Aubrey said in unison. “Cut!” Keith said. “What now?” Aubrey said. “You two said Christina,” Keith said. “Keith that’s her name,” Aubrey said. “You were supposed to call her Camilla,” Keith said. “We know,” Brett and Aubrey said in unison. “Yes, now let’s take it again,” Keith said. “What’s with him,” Aubrey asked Brett. “I don’t know,” Brett and Aubrey said walking back to their spots. “Okay everybody quiet on the set,” Jennifer said. “And... Action!” Keith yelled. Maisy and Chandler ran up to Camilla. “Christina are you alright?” The two of them asked her. “Cut!” Keith said very frustrated. Keith had walked upstairs. “Okay everybody take five,” Jennifer said. “i have never seen Keith this angry. He’s always happy and a delight on set,” Brett said. “I know,” Christina said. “Hey you guys can you help me out of here,” Eva asked her friends. “Sure, here,” Aubrey said holding out her hand. Eva had climbed out of the coffin. “You guys want to go explore the set?” Eva asked her three friends. “Sure,” All three of them said in unison. “Okay,” Eva said. “Has anyone seen Keith?” Jennifer asked. “Remember he went upstairs,” Aubrey said. “Oh right let me just call him. Keith? Keith?” Jennifer said over the walkie. “GET OUT!” Jennifer heard over the walkie. A deep sinister voice said diabolically. Jennifer looked at the walkie thinking Keith was playing a prank. “Keith quit playing around we have work to do,” Jennifer said. “I WARNED YOU!” The deep sinister voice said. There was a sound of a twig breaking. “What was that?” Eva asked. “It sounded like a twig breaking,” Brett said. “It sounded like it was coming from upstairs,” Christina said. “Come on let’s go see what it is,” Aubrey said. All four of them including Jennifer ran up the stairs. “Oh My god! I can’t look,” Aubrey said hiding her face in Brett’s chest. “Oh came on Aubrey it’s just,” Brett said. “What do you mean just,” Aubrey asked a little scared. “Hey cool it you two we have got a situation here,” Jennifer said. Christina had gulped. “We need security up here,” Jennifer said over the walkie. Brandon and Darion had walked up the stairs. “You called?” Darion asked. “Would the two of you go check out what’s going on in the other room please?” Jennifer asked the two of them. “Sure thing,” Darion said. Darion and Brandon ran into the main office. “We need a ambulance right away,” Darion said over the walkie. Not only did Jennifer hear Darion over the walkie so did the four main stars did as well. “I wonder what happened,” Christina wondered as she covered her eyes. Jennifer had called 911. “Come on,” Aubrey said heading towards the room that Brandon and Darion were in. Brett, Eva, and Christina had followed behind Aubrey. “Oh My God!” Aubrey expressed not believing her eyes. “Stay back,” Brandon said blocking the scene. 

CHAPTER 2: NEW MOVIE

An ambulance had came in about within fifteen minutes. Officials had covered Keith’s dead body. “What happened?” A reporter asked. “Who’s going to replace Keith Michaels?” Another reporter asked the cast of Real Witch. Aubrey had zoned out. How could this night more be our own horror show? Eva thought to herself. This is all so sudden. Christina thought. I wonder where I could get a hamburger after this? Brett wondered getting hungry. “Okay that’s enough questions,” Jennifer said shooing the reporters away. “What are we going to do?” Christina asked her cast mates. Aubrey stood in silence. A tear had fallen from her eye. “Aubrey,” Eva said trying to get Aubrey’s attention. “Aubrey are you alright?” “Keith was too young and i didn’t get a chance to get to know him,” Aubrey cried. “Oh Aubrey it’ll be okay,” Eva said hugging her. Aubrey had cried her eyes out. “Oh Aubrey don’t cry you’re going to make me cry,” Christina said crying is the three girls were hugging. “You girl cry too much,” Brett said. ‘You mean we scream a lot,” Eva said. “Yeah whatever,” Brett said wiping his eye with his finger. “Is that a tear I see in your eye?” Christina asked him. “No,” Brett replied crying as he hugged all three of the girls. “Alright everyone can go home now,” Jennifer announced to the cast and crew. “Good I could use a nap,” Brett said wiping off his eyes. “Oh reminder the opening premiere is on Friday,” Jennifer said. “What?” The four cast mates asked in unison. “But how can we? Keith just died,” Aubrey expressed shocked. “Sorry but we have to,” Jennifer said. The next day everyone was getting ready for the premiere. Reporters were everywhere trying to get the scoop on what happened on set. Christina was in a light blue dress. And her hair was in a sideways braid. The makeup artists were just finishing Eva’s makeup. All Aubrey had to do was put her heels on. Eva was in a strapless black gown. “Aubrey I’m just telling you what Jennifer told me. Don’t tell reporter’s anything about Keith. We wouldn’t want to get bad publicity now would we?” Alice Harper, Aubrey’s agent and manager said to her. “Alright ladies time to shine,” Stuart the makeup and hair stylist said to the three girls. How can this be happening? There shouldn’t even be a premiere considering the movie Real Witch isn’t... Wait a minute? Isn’t it finished. The movie Real Witch? Aubrey thought. Aubrey stepped out on the red carpet. “Aubrey, Aubrey to your left please,” A camera man said as he was snapping photos of Aubrey. “Hello Aubrey? Earth to Aubrey King,” Christina said as she tried get her attention. Aubrey snapped back into reality. Aubrey realized it was all a nightmare considering Keith was sitting in the director’s chair the whole time. “Everybody let’s get ready for a whole new movie of Dark Sky,” Keith said. 

CHAPTER 3: IS THERE SOMETHING REAL GOING ON?

“Who’s Albert Jones?” Chandler asked. “I wonder if that’s Dr. Jones. Why do you ask? As a matter of fact how did you come up with that name?” Camilla asked. “This picture, look,” Chandler said giving Camilla the picture. The three friends were in the basement cleaning off the old shelves trying to get rid of some stuff. They had only one light on. It was one of those tall lamps. Then the lights went completely out. “Cut!” Keith Michaels, the director of School Demon and Real Witch yelled out. The moment he yelled cut all the power went out. “Ahhh,” Everyone freaked out. “Anybody got a flashlight?” Keith asked. The room fell completely silent. Then suddenly the power went back on. Everyone was about to go back to what they all were doing when all of a sudden right in front of the camera. Like in those old movies where a person’s body is gone within a flash. The camera moved by itself. It zoomed in on Molly Dion’s old casket. A chair from behind Christina had suddenly moved. So she ran behind the director’s chair. Aubrey and Brett did as well. “Alright now what just happened?” Director Keith Michael’s asked. CLICK! CLICK! Everyone heard a camera that had clicked. That was two days ago. It’s now all over the front paper. “Hey guys check it out,” Marissa, a fan of School Demon, said to her two friends Andy and Georgina. “What? What?” The two of them wondered. The three fans were at the city bus stop reading the newspaper. “Well? What does it say?” Georgina asked Marissa. “Ghost on the set is the article,” “Here let me see,” Georgina said pulling the newspaper closer to her face. “As the new movie Dark Sky approaches things start to creep up on the famous stars. Aubrey King, Christina Walker, Eva Lachey, and Brett Stewart on the set with the ghost. Things that go bump in the night that will haunt you in your nightmare,” Georgina read on. “Today as we speak there’s definitely a ghost in studio 9. Be aware of the real ghost that lurks on the set of Dark Sky,” Marissa finished reading the article. 

CHAPTER 4: IS IT ANOTHER PUBLICITY STUNT?

“Did you guys see this?” Aubrey asked holding up the newspaper Brett looked up from his school books and saw the newspaper in Aubrey’s hands. “Is that the same article that you just read?” Brett asked Christina. “it’s the only article about the movie. We are so getting bad press for this,” Christina said disappointed. “I’ve got great news,” Jennifer said walking into Brett’s dressing room trailer. “Good we can use some good news,” Brett said. “Eva you can come in now,” Jennifer said. “Eva? Wait a minute you set us up,” Brett said relieved that Eva was okay. “Hey guys,” Eva said all excited. “Eva where have you been?” Christina asked. “You mean the whole thing with the studio being actually haunted was actually a real publicity stunt?” Aubrey wondered. “Yes,” Eva said. “And it paid off big time,” Jennifer said. “You guys check this out more people are watching School Demon and Real Witch,” Keith said as he walked into Brett’s trailer. “You guys better come see this,” Dennis, the camera man said. All six of them walked out of Brett’s trailer. Dennis pointed up at the wire that was up above studio 9. There was a body that was just hanging there dead as a door nail. 

CHAPTER 5: WEST SHORE NEWS REPORTER

Within minutes sirens were coming down the road. Once the police were around the set they immediately closed off the area from anyone coming into the area. Firefighters immediately went up the ladder to get the dead body down. “Alright I will get on the case,” Once police officer said. “Excuse me officer,” Aubrey said as she ran up to the police officer. “Get back,” A police officer said as he tazzed Aubrey. “Hey,” Brett said as he ran up to the police officer. The police officer had tazzed Brett as well. The two young stars went downtown. Keith went to bail the two of them out. “What were you two thinking? You can’t just ran up to the officials like you’re big shot’s and expect them to be nice to you,” Keith expressed very angry at the two of them. “Well that police officer shouldn’t of tazzed us,” Aubrey said holding onto her stomach. Keith was on his phone checking something. “Well, it could’ve been worse. He could’ve shot us with his gun,” Brett said holding onto his stomach. “That’s true,” Aubrey said. “Cool it you two. You’re in big trouble with me,” Keith said still angry with the two of them. “Ahahaha,” The two of them laughed at Keith. Keith Michaels is the most nicest guy ever. He never gets angry. He’s always smiling at everybody. “Yeah right like we’re in trouble with you ahaha,” Brett said as he kept laughing along with Aubrey. “I’m serious you two. And if the two of you don’t stop laughing this instant I promise you there will be consequences,” Keith said. The two of them stopped laughing after what Keith said. “Hey guys,” Eva said as she walked up with her big curly black hair. “Hey Eva why is your hair like that?” Aubrey asked. “I like it. It’s cute,” Brett said. “Thanks Brett oh by the way Aubrey they are waiting for you in hair and makeup,” Eva said. “Oh shoot I forgot about them,” Aubrey said running over to the hair and makeup trailer. “Where were you guys anyway?” Eva asked. Brett looked straight at Keith. “Jail,” The two of them said in unison. “Seriously? Keith what did you do? Ask an angry officer for directions,” Eva asked with a short laugh. “No Aubrey and Brett were in jail I just bailed the two of them out,” Keith said. “Really? What did you two do to make the police take the two of you downtown,” Eva asked. “Well,” Brett started to say. Keith just walked away to head toward to Christina’s trailer. Knock. Knock. “Come in,” Christina said. Keith opened up Christina’s door. “Hey Christina,” Keith said wiped out. “Hey Keith. Did you hear about who the body was that died. You know the body that was hanging dead above studio 9?” Christina asked Keith. “What was the article?” Keith asked her. “Here it’s on my tablet somewhere oh here it is. There,” She said giving her tablet to Keith for him to read. “A local boy Andrew Wellner had skipped school with his two friends Marissa Scott and Georgina Hall as they were breaking into the Hollywood studios by somehow climbing up the walls studio 9. The two young girls Marissa Scott and Georgina Hall had dared Andrew to cross the wires that was above studio 9 all the way to studio 5. Andrew bravely accepted the challenge and rushed up to the wires to cross the wires like if they were monkey bars. Little did he know that he was crossing from studio to the death of his life -Maisy Ryan,” Keith finished reading the headline article. “Wait back up. Did you say Maisy Ryan?” Christina asked. “Yeah. And it says here that she’s a reporter for the West Shore Times,” Keith said shocked. 

CHAPTER 6: WHAT MAISY RYAN REALLY LOOKS LIKE

All the cast and crew were gathered around for a meeting in front of studio 9. Keith already read everyone the article from the West Shore Times. “Did it give you chill’s down your spine when you read the article?” Eva asked Christina. “Yep,” Christina answered in one word. “Heck I don’t blame her,” Brett said. “Hey how do you think I feel? I’m playing a girl with the same name as the reporter,” Aubrey said. “Oh Aubrey I’m so sorry. Well it could be worse. She could look just like you,” Christina apologized to Aubrey but also giving her an upside of the situation. “Hey you never know,” Brett said to Aubrey. “Well that happens to some people. Some people have names like the characters from some shows and movies,” Eva said. “Well yeah sure,” Aubrey said. “Excuse me,” A lady that looked just like Eva announced herself. “May we help you?” Aubrey asked. “Hey you look just like Eva,” Christina said to the lady. “Yes I’m Maisy Ryan I’m a reporter for the West Shore Times,” Maisy introduced herself. The four friends were in awe. 

CHAPTER 7: CAN WE SAY IRONIC?

“Can I please speak to....” Maisy was about to say as she was looking at her pocket book. “Keith Michael’s please,” Eva pointed behind Aubrey. Keith came from behind Aubrey as he held out his hand to shake hands with her. “Maisy Ryan, I’m Keith Michaels please step into the studio and we can talk,” “Great. Is this Aubrey?” Maisy asked pointing at Eva. “Actually Maisy this is Aubrey King,” Keith said pointing at Aubrey. “And this here is Eva Lachey. And this is Christina Walker and Brett Stewart,” Keith introduced them. “Honored I’m sure,” Maisy said shaking each of their hands. “Excuse us guys,” Keith ushered Maisy into the studio. “Who is that?” Marty Lane, the actor that plays Dr. Jones asked the four of them. “That was, that was,” Eva was trying to say. “Maisy Ryan,” Christina, Aubrey. and Brett said in unison. “Really?” Marty wondered. “Apparently so,” Eva said as the life was draining from her face. “Well what are we doing here come on let’s snoop,” Brett said running into studio 9. “Right behind you,” Aubrey and Christina said as they started to run to the studio. However Christina had to run back to grab Eva whom was still in awe. “so this is the studio where we are working on our third movie Dark Sky. They are now building a new project that i can’t say what it is yet but if you want you can take a look at the set,” Keith said as he was showing off the studio. Maisy was writing down notes in her notebook. Maisy then got out her camera and took a picture of the set. “Oh crap no pictures please,” Keith said. “Too late,” Maisy said. “Ms. Ryan I thought we had an agreement that you would take pictures of the stars only,” Keith said realizing he should’ve let Mark Wright, the executive producer handle the interview. “Well that’s just too bad now isn’t it Mr. Michaels. Now who’s going first?” Maisy turned to look at the main cast. “How about Ms. King herself?” “Well okay,” Aubrey said being shy. Aubrey was clearing her throat. “I don’t have time for this Ms. King. You either get this done with me quickly or I will start with one of your friends,” Maisy demanded. “I’m sorry,” Aubrey said. “I don’t have time for sorry’s. Alright I’m going to have to do this interview with someone else,” Maisy said. “You girl with the red hair,” Maisy pointed at Christina. “That would be me,” “Yes you it’s Eve is it?” “Actually it’s Christina,” Christina said her name in disgust. “Right you play Molly Dion don’t you?” “No mam I play Camilla Alison Madison,” “Okay now that’s freaky. Anyways tell me a little bit about your character,” Maisy said not holding back her attitude. “Well,” Christina was about to say. “Okay I’m here. Who’s first?” A lady asked rushing into the studio. Everybody looked right at her. The lady looked just like Christina. “And you are?” Maisy asked. “Hi I’m Camilla Madison school news reporter of Main Street High,” She said. 

CHAPTER 8: WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON AROUND HERE?

“I never heard of a Camilla Madison,” Maisy sighed as she was taking notes down. “Then why did you say that’s freaky?” Eva asked Maisy. “Wait I remember calling your principal Dr. O’Riley asking for the head of the school newspaper. He then referred me to you Ms. Madison,” Keith said pointing at Camilla. “Wait then who are you?” Eva asked Maisy. “She works with me she just thinks she’s in charge of everything in the school,” Camilla said as everybody was looking at Maisy whom crossed her arms then rolled her eyes. “So should we get started?” Camilla asked. “Wait High School? What exactly are you writing about?” Brett asked. “What I want to know is how did you write that one article in the local newspaper when you are only a student?” Eva asked Maisy. Camilla and Maisy just stood there in silence. “You guys come look,” Mark Wright yelled out. Everyone rushed outside to see what was going on. All the trailers and cars were gone. “Can I say something?” Keith asked. ‘All I have to say is ever since we’ve been filming our new movie Dark Sky everything has been going haywire,” Mark said. “That’s exactly what I was going to say I swear,” Keith said pointing at Mark. Something fast had moved past behind them. “I could’ve sworn i heard feet running behind us,” Aubrey said looking behind her. “I just have one thing to say,” Christina said. “What?” Eva wondered what Christina was going to say. “What in the world is going on around here?” Christina asked. 

CHAPTER 9: A LITTLE BIT TOO EERIE

“This all started when... wait a minute,” Aubrey said. “What?” Brett asked. “This has to be another publicity stunt,” Aubrey said as she felt relieved. “Where did Keith go?” Brett wondered looking around. “I was going to ask the same thing about Camilla and Maisy,” Eva said. The studio was dead silent. “Come on we have to get ready for the next scene,” Christina said. The four of them went inside the studio. All of a sudden all the light went out. “I will go check the power box,” Brett said as he was about to go back outside of the studio but then Eva stepped in. ‘We all will all go with you,” Eva said. “Good idea,” Christina said. “Seriously? it’s a man’s job. Just wait here,” Brett said. “Come on Brett why can’t we go with you?” Christina asked getting anxious. “I didn’t say that I was going to go find the electric box,” Brett said. “Yes you did,” The girls said in unison. “I’m standing next to Aubrey. Whoever said something about the electric box must’ve been someone else,” Brett said. “Quit freaking us out Brett we know it was you,” Eva said. All the lights went back on. Brett was right in front of the girls. He was smiling in a very creepy way. Knock. Knock. “Ahhh,” The three girls screamed. “What’s going on in there. Girls let me in. it’s me Brett,” Brett said. The girls turned back around to see that the Brett that was with them had vanished. “Girls please open the door,” Brett demanded still knocking on the door. Eva went up to the door quickly. “Hey the trailers and cars are back,” Brett said standing in the doorway. The girls just stared at Brett. “Do I have something on my face or something?” Brett asked as he was rubbing his face. “Brett is it really you?” Christina bravely asked. “Is that a trick question?” “Hey what’s holding up the line?” Keith asked. “Keith,” The girls said in unison. “Oh sorry man,” “Keith where were you?” Christina asked. “I’ve been with Mark most of the day,” Keith responded to Christina’s question. “What are you talking about you’ve been with us,” Christina said. “Maybe earlier today. Is it just me or is it suddenly chilly in this studio,” Keith said as he was shivering. “Hey what’s that smell?” Brett asked smiling as he fanned his nose. “Dude seriously I’m getting away from you,” Keith said. “Besides you can’t just fart then smile it just gives you away,” “Where’s Maisy and Camilla?” Eva asked. “You mean Aubrey and Christina they are right in front of you,” Keith said. There was a eerie feeling amongst the five of them just that moment. “No Keith I’m talking about those reporters that were here,” Eva said. Jennifer the assistant director walked up to Eva. “Eva they need on set,” Jennifer said. “Eva are you alright?” Keith asked her. “I’m fine I’m just... confused,” She said as she felt a little eerie. 

CHAPTER 10: MARTY LANE IS SEEING THINGS

“Places everyone,” Jennifer shouted. “And Action!” Keith yelled out. There were sounds of thunder coming from the soundboard. Water was coming through the set. Within five minutes Eva couldn’t reach the ground that was how deep it was. “Ha ha ha,” Eva laughed sinisterly. All of a sudden something or someone swam past her legs. “Ahhh,” Eva screamed. “Cut!” Keith yelled out. “Eva you’re supposed to be laughing sinisterly not screaming,” Keith said almost giving up hope. “Well it’s kind of hard with scuba divers swimming around my legs,” Eva said. “There are no scuba divers underneath you. They are above you. You know just in case,” Keith said a little annoyed. “Well, then what’s beneath.. ahhh!” Eva screamed. When she looked down she saw something or someone swimming underneath her. “Alright everyone take five everyone,” Jennifer said walking away. “Eva what’s going on?” Aubrey wanted to know. “There seems to be something here with me,” Eva said. “Oh wait I might of cued Karen White a little too early,” Jennifer said. “Oh goodness that explains things,” Eva said relieved getting out of the water. Karen is Eva’s body double so whatever kind of physical activity that is involved when it comes to the character of Molly Dion. Karen is usually the one that does it. “I want everyone to take lunch,” Keith said. “Sweet,” Brett expressed. Once everyone was at lunch no one was talking. “You know,” Brett started to say as he was scarfing down his food. “You know the food is good when,” “When no one says anything,” The rest of the cast said in unison. “Brett you could at least taste the food,” Jacob, one of the cook’s said. “I am,” Brett said with a mouthful of food in his mouth. The three girls were laughing at Brett. “What are you three laughing at?” Brett asked them after he gulped down his food. “Nothing,” The three girls said in unison. “Did you guys know that we are going on location in the morning?” Marty Lane, the actor that plays Dr. Jones, said. “Really? Where?” Aubrey asked as she blocked the sun out of her eyes. “I don’t know I just remember Jennifer talking to Keith about it,” Marty said as he washed his bite of food with his diet coke. The following morning everybody had no clue what was in store for them. “Alright everyone gather around,” Jennifer called out to all the cast members. Everyone was gathered around the front of studio 9. “I’ll take over Jennifer thanks,” Keith said. “They are all yours,” She said standing aside. “Alright everyone the crew members are going to blind fold you because we are going on a secret location,” Keith said. Each crew member had blind folded all the cast members. The crew members then had put the cast members on the back of a tractor that had hay in it. “Are we sitting on hay?” Marty asked. “How do you know that?” Mark Wright the executive producer asked him trying to make sure everyone was sitting securely on the hay. “It just feels like hay,” Marty said. “Can we take these blind folds off now?” Brett asked. “No!” All the crew members yelled. “Jeez sorry can i at least scratch my nose?” Brett asked. Keith scratched Brett’s nose. “Oh yeah that’s the stuff,” Brett said. “That just doesn’t sound right,” Christina said. Everyone was laughing at Brett. “What’s everyone laughing at?” Brett asked. “You,” Everyone said in unison. “Alright Bob they are ready to go,” Keith told Bob the driver of the tractor. Bob gave the thumbs up. It took Bob fifteen minutes to get to the destination they had to be. They arrived at a cornfield. “You all can now take your blindfolds off now,” Bob said. The cast members had took off their blindfolds. “It’s a cornfield,” Justin, the actor that plays Steven said. “Hey is that Karen out in the middle of the cornfield?” Aubrey asked. “You can’t really tell,” Justin said. “If it was her she wouldn’t be alone,” Brett said. Marty got out a pair of binoculars that were behind the cab of the tractor within the hay. He looked into the binoculars and saw a girl out in the cornfield. “Hey Marty where did you get those?” Brett asked. “I found them,” Marty said. “Well what do you see?” Brett asked him. “To me it looks like Karen is all dressed up as Molly Dion. But that doesn’t explain what she’s doing in the middle of this cornfield alone,” Marty said pulling down the binoculars from his eyes. He then looked into them again. “Where did she go?” Marty asked.  He looked all around the cornfield. “LEAVE!” A demonic figure zoomed in on Marty’s vision. “Ahhh,” Marty screamed. “Marty what happened?” Aubrey asked bending down trying to help Marty. “Bob, Bob you have got to get us out of here,” Marty said as he quickly walked to the cab of the tractor. “Bob?” Marty looked at Bob’s bold head. “Bob?” Marty said again as he touched Bob’s shoulder. Instantly after Marty touched Bob’s shoulder Bob grabbed Marty’s hand. “Bob’s not here anymore Marty ole boy, ahahaha,” Bob’s head turned around to show a gruesome look on his face then laughed sinisterly. “Ahhh,” Marty screamed. Marty quickly jumped off the tractor and ran ahead. Everyone had no idea what exactly happened. It’s like if Marty was seeing things.

CHAPTER 11: OH THE HORROR

“Okay what just happened?” Aubrey wanted to know. “I have no idea,” Eva said. Brett went up behind Bob’s seat to check on him. “Bob are you sleeping?” Brett asked him. “Bob?” Brett said again. He touched Bob’s shoulder. Bob’s whole body fell forward. “Bob sure sleeps very heavily,” Christina admitted. “Christina, I don’t think he’s sleeping,” Justin said. “Are you implying that he’s,” Christina was about to ask Justin. “Yep,” Justin said with a smile. Aubrey had hit Justin’s chest. “Ow, i’m just saying I think things have been happening since we’ve been filming Real Witch,” Justin said holding onto his chest. “He’s got something right,” Brett said. “What?” Aubrey asked. “Bob is dead. I just checked his pulse. And he’s not moving,” Brett said. “He did move forward,” Justin teased. “That’s true,” Brett giggled. “You guys this is serious. We are in real trouble here,” Aubrey said. “Alright let’s not panic I’ll drive us back to studio 9,” Brett said. “Do you know how to drive a tractor?” Justin asked. “Well no but how hard could it be? It should be like driving a truck. Listen Marty couldn’t of gotten far so we will pick him up and then head back to the studio,” Brett said. “What are we supposed to do with Bob?” Eva asked. “Why don’t we hang him up in the cornfield that way when people drive by this road they can shout hey,” Justin joked. “Justin,” The girls expressed his name in unison. “Funny,” Brett said as he laughed a short laugh. “We’ll just put him in the back with you guys,” Brett said. “Justin come on and help me out,” “Sure thing,” Justin said as he jumped out of the back of the tractor. Justin and Brett had put Bob’s body in the back of the tractor then they headed up the road to pick up Marty. “Hey Marty,” Brett called out to him. Marty was up a small tree. “What?” Marty asked. “Come on man,” Brett said. “No no and you can’t make me,” Marty said. “You know I think I spotted a Bud Light with your name on it,” Brett said. “Be right down,” Marty said. So the cast members were on their way back to studio 9. “Hey what are you guys doing in the back of that tractor?” Keith asked. “You know Keith I’ve been wondering something?” Brett asked. “What is it Brett?” Keith asked him. “Do you have your own doppelganger or something?” Brett asked Keith. “What are you talking about Brett? You know I don’t. Besides if I did I wouldn’t be your director,” Keith said. “Why?” Brett wondered. “Because I would rather be at a beach. But right now my problem is you guys. Where were you guys?” Keith asked. “You told us that we were going on a secret location,” Eva said. “What are you talking about? I swear you guys are driving me nuts,” Keith said as he walked away from them. “Aubrey there you are. Where’s Christina?” Jennifer asked. “She’s,” Aubrey said as she realized that Christina was laying in the hay. “Christina wake up,” Aubrey said waking her friend up. “Huh?” “Hey girl I think they need us on set,” Aubrey said as she jumped out of the back of the tractor. “Brett we need you to,” Jennifer said. “Alabama what are you doing here?” Marty asked his daughter as he hopped off the back of the tractor. “I’m here to interview the cast of School Demon and Real Witch,” Alabama said. “Well that’s great sweetheart. So you got the job. Is this your first assignment?” Marty asked his daughter. “It sure is. I’m very excited,” “Well I’m excited for you,” Marty said giving her a hug. There was a clicking sound nearby. Marty looked up from giving his daughter a hug. “Oh Lance not yet,” Alabama said. Lance is the photographer of the newspaper. “Hugging while on duty i see,” Lance said looking at the photo. “You are trying to get in good with a reporter eh? Alabama take notes now, what is your name?” “I’m Marty Lane and I just happen to be Alabama’s father,” Marty said. “Uh oh sorry I didn’t know you were hugging your dad,” Lance said. “No worries,” Alabama said. “Marty we need you on set,” Jennifer called out Marty’s name. “Well I gotta go pumpkin,” Marty said giving his daughter a kiss on the cheek. Marty walked up to the front of the building of studio 9. “Alright places everyone,” Jennifer called out. “And Action!” Keith shouted. The scene was set up in Maisy’s living  room. Maisy’s mom Denise was on the floor dead as a door nail. “Mom I’m home,” Chase, Maisy’s brother walked into the living room from the front door. The room was completely silent. The camera had zoomed into the living room. No one was monitoring the main camera. Even though Keith was sitting next to it. The set was very quiet. The main camera shot straight above the set and had spotted a dead girl hanging with a rope around her neck. Everyone that was next to the TV monitor wasn’t even paying attention. Mike Arnold, the camera guy just came back from the restroom. When he noticed of what the camera was shooting he woken up Keith from his nap. “What?” “Shhh,” Mike shushed quietly as he pointed up above the set. “What the?” Keith wondered as he seen the dead girl that was hanging on the rope spinning slowly. “Are you getting this?” Alabama asked quietly to Dylan. Dylan Wright is Mark Wright’s son. He is also the camera man for channel 11 news. Studio 9′s big doors were wide open. “Dylan! Dylan! Turn off your camera,” Mark came running towards studio 9 but some sort of force picked him off of his feet and it threw him on top of Dylan’s car that was on the other side of the studio’s parking lot. “Dad!” Dylan screamed in terror. Dylan dropped the camera as he started to run after his dad. “Someone please call for help,” Dylan shouted. Alabama called 911 right away. “911 what’s your emergency,” A lady asked on the other end of the receiver. “Oh My God!” Everyone said in horror. “Yes I uh,” Alabama was about to say when she looked up at the dead girl. The dead girl was now standing on top of the set. “Ahhh,” Aubrey, Christina, and Eva screamed in terror. The dead girl let out a big growl. Everyone in the studio started to run everywhere. “Send help ahhh,” The dead girl landed on top of Alabama. “Alabama!” Marty screamed out his daughter’s name.

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Extras - Date Night With The Harpers

Darion was freezing when they got there, so of course his doting wife made it the Museum Curator's problem. She does it out of love and only Darion really understands his Karenesque wife.

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Dear Darion, Please Hear Me

That weekend, Penelope asked her father to sit with her on the patio. Her mother was at some function or another. Darion had finished a business deal the previous day that left him elated. Now was going to be the moment. Never or now.

"So, Penny, what can I do for you?" Darion asked, lightly slapping his hands on his thighs. "Does Rosalie have everything she needs?"

"Yeah, she's great, Dad. Mostly she sleeps, eats, poops and giggles. She's fine right now."

"Great."

"I am not, though."

"Oh?"

"Mom said you guys were trying to take custody of Rosalie."

Darion's smile slipped off his face and he looked down. "Ah. I see. I thought we would have to discuss this."

"Well, yeah? Yeah. You want to take my daughter from me?"

"Not take her, Penny, we're just going to raise her while you focus on getting your education and career in line."

"Dad, please, I don't want her raised by nannies. She is my future. She was my future the minute I found out about her. She is my priority."

"And how do you plan to take care of her? Hmm? How do you plan to pay for her diapers, her food? How will you keep a roof over your head?"

"I will figure it out. That's on me to figure out."

Darion stared hard at his daughter. Did she not understand how hard parenting was? Did she not comprehend the mountain she would have to overcome to maintain her bright future?

"Penny, you are choosing to make it harder than it has to be. We are offering you a lifeline. You can stay on the same track."

Penelope shook her head. "I didn't like the track to begin with. Daddy, please. Please. This is something I have to do for myself. I have to prove this to myself. Please don't take her."

"I just want what's best for you, Penny."

"I know you do. I'm 16. I know what's best for me at this point. Rosalie arrived and I stopped being a kid. I'm an adult. I can do this. I know I can do this if you just let me try."

"And what will you do if you fail?"

"I won't."

Darion sighed. Stubborn girl. Headstrong. Arrogant. Infuriatingly self reliant. He loved his daughter completely, but it did not mean he understood her at all. He didn't understand what she had to prove. That she could raise a baby? Of course she couldn't, she was still a baby. Did she not see that?

"I will think on it," He said finally. "Now, if you will excuse me, I have some business calls to make."

Penelope sat there in silence, digesting the conversation. She didn't convince him. There was no way she could count on him to stand up to Annalise on her behalf. He would fold like laundry.

So this was it. She was left with no other choice.

She would have to escape the Harpers.

Ending Credits: "Breakaway" - Kelly Clarkson

((the soundtrack))

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Extras - The Harpers in Champs Les Sims

Winterfest abroad in Champs Les Sims

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Harvestfest - Part 2

Penny didn't invite too many people for Harvestfest. Ricky, for instance, was specifically not invited. She had heard that he and Lilly Waite had moved in together in San Myshuno. The only thing Penny had to say was "don't let that distance damage your relationship with Rosie."

B showed up. Her and Rosie were watching TV with their plates in their laps. Rosie was telling her aunt B all about school and how excited she was to be on a break.

While Penny was making her plate there was another knock at the door. It was Darion. Alone. And in incredibly casual clothing for a holiday. Penny had to check how high she was.

She let him in and gave him the plate she had been fixing for herself. He sat down at the table opposite where she was sitting.

"Just you?" She asked. "Where's mom? What's with the clothes?"

Darion sighed heavily. "She is currently outside berating our dry cleaners. My suits weren't finished when they were supposed to be and your mother is unhappy to say the least."

As much as she didn't want to deal with a screeching Annalise, Penny was also enjoying seeing her father underdressed while she was, to put it bluntly, slaying. It gave her just a glimmer of power over him and she was going to hang onto it as tight as she could.

"She should be in soon," Darion said, digging into his plate. "Penelope, this is marvelous! You should be a chef!"

"Mmm, that sounds terrible. I like my job at the art studio, Dad. It gives me the chance to practice my art. I didn't get to for a long time and I'm just so grateful to be able to do it again."

"They are called starving artists for a reason."

Penny raised an eyebrow. "Pretty sure you're eating heartily right now, so let's maybe check that assumption."

Penny could see B straighten up on the couch. Rosie was still babbling on but B was very invested in the conversation going on behind her. She encouraged Penny to reconnect with her parents, yes, mostly for Rosie, but she wasn't going to sit there if they decided to berate her best friend. She'd step in. Period.

Darion put his fork down and stared at his daughter. He looked like he wanted to protest. His eyes scanned the house, taking in all the details and effort Penny had put into it. Finally he nodded.

"You're right, that was unnecessary. You are doing well for yourself. By yourself. You don't need me to coddle you."

B did get up at that and sat next to him at the table. "Hello," she said. "I'm B, Penny's best friend. I've heard a lot about you."

"B is actually the one who encouraged me to reach out to you, Dad," Penny added, nervous at what her friend was planning. "You can attribute this invite to her, honestly."

"I must thank you, sincerely, for bringing my daughter back to me," Darion said. "For giving me a chance to know my granddaughter."

"Penny did that, not me. I just gave her the idea. She's in charge of herself." She stared at Darion without blinking, no mirth in her face. "You have an incredible daughter. You should be over the moon about her."

Darion gave her a nervous smile. "I think I'm learning that."

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The Second Saturday Night Dinner - part 2

"I see you still have a truly wretched sense of humour," Annalise said. "You still have no respect."

Penny sighed and ate her casserole. Between bites she said "I'm not doing this, Mom. I didn't have to come here, I didn't have to open the door again for you to enter my life. My best friend suggested it, I gave it a shot. But I won't be doing this every single Saturday if this is what I can expect. I don't need to fight with you."

"We are not fighting. I just made an observation about my daughter whom I haven't seen for almost three years."

"Anna, dear," Darion said. "Can we change the topic, please?"

"Fine, fine," she snapped, unwittingly taking a fourth bite of the dinner she swore she'd only take three bites of.

"I think she likes your cooking, Penelope," Darion whispered. "Look, she's on her sixth bite."

Penny smiled at her father and let out a relieved breath. At least her mother was eating her food. Her tongue may be as wicked as ever, but a tiny win was a tiny win.

"It really is quite marvelous, you must leave the recipe with our cook."

"Of course, Dad."

Annalise got up from the table, dabbing her mouth with delicate pats. "Well, that's that. If you would excuse me, I'd like to introduce myself to my granddaughter. Thank you for the meal, Penelope."

"Sure mom."

"Next week I'll be sure to have Giselle make a proper meal for us."

Of course you will, Penny thought.

"I'm so glad you came for a visit, Penelope," Darion said. "You really were missed."

"Thanks, Dad."

"When do we get to come see your new home?"

Penny pretended her mouth was too full to answer. Never. Never ever ever ever is when they could come over.

"You know, you remind me a lot of your mother when she was your age. You are so similar. Apples and trees and all that." Darion laughed. "I wonder how little one's temperament will develop?"

"Oh, I'm sure she'll be another Harper woman."

Ending Credits - "Just Like You" by Falling In Reverse

((The Soundtrack))

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Extras -- Meeting Grandpa

Darion looked at his granddaughter with caution.

"Nana mad?" Rosie said.

"Not mad, little one," Darion said. "Just loud."

"Mama loud."

"Yes, that, too."

Rosie tottered over to a spare chair. "i sit here."

"If you'd like to. Do you need help?"

"No. I do."

"Well alright then."

With a few little grunts of effort Rosie pulled herself up into the chair. Grinning widely she said "I do."

"You sure did."

She started to tell Darion a story that he didn't quite understand at first. Eventually he understood she was talking about a fairytale.

"You like books, then?"

"BOOK!" Rosie squealed. "I like book!"

Darion felt his cold hard heart ease just a little. "I do, too, little one."

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Entering The Lion's Den

Penny held her daughter tightly, looking at the front her parent's house. It was 6:56. Three minutes to breath. 2 and a half. Nothing had changed. The furniture didn't even have the courage to have fading from the desert sun after two years away.

Of course, Analise would come undone at the seams, Penny thought.

Rosalie wiggled and fussed in her arms. She made a few whining sounds then said "Down, please." Penny set her down and watched her daughter totter over to one of the plants to investigate.

6:57.

She took a deep breath and ran through her checklist. She'd brought everything. Penny tried to recall what B said to her on the couch. That maybe the Harpers were different. Maybe they would be softer now, more willing to accept her. Maybe they'd metaphorically sucker punch her within 3 sentences.

6:58.

No way out but through.

Penny knocked on the door. The maid opened it for her. Penny tried to hold Rosie's hand but was waved off. She wished she had half the courage her daughter had in this situation. Penny waited until Rosie was through the doors before walking in herself.

Nothing had changed in here, either. She bet that if she went up to her old room her bed would have been freshly made. Anxiety ate at the edges of her reality. Fear made her tongue thick and fuzzy.

You aren't 16, Pen. Ovary up.

"Mom?" She called. "Dad? We're here."

"Here! Here!" Rosie babbled.

"I'll be right there," came Darion from the kitchen. "We'll meet you in the living room."

Penny gave the maid the chocoberry pie and taco casserole she had brought for dinner. Without a word the maid turned on her heel and left for the kitchen. Penny sighed and bustled her toddler into the living room.

After a few minutes Darion came into the living room. He stared at his daughter. It took everything she had not to crumple under that stare. He looked the same as always but his eyes were tight. New lines creased at the corners of his mouth. A few more silver hairs had arrived.

Those are my fault, she thought. I did that.

"Ah, Penelope, good to see you," Darion said. He immediately started to fiddle with the couch, refusing to look at her. Penny looked at him over her shoulder, keeping one eye on her toddler. Rosie had cocked her head to the side eyeing the new person.

"It's good to see you, too, Dad," Penny finally said. "Look, I brought Rosie."

"I see that. She's grown quite a bit, hasn't she?"

"She really has. She'll be playing basketball soon, gotta call the bulls to get on the team next week."

Darion did not laugh. It wasn't that good of a joke but she'd hoped for at least a smile. The awkward silence was enough to choke on.

"Where's Mom?" Penny asked.

"Here," Analise said entering the living room. "Good to see you, Penelope. So nice of you to make time in your busy life to see your parents."

I might be 16, Penny thought. This was a terrible idea. I am not up to box with Mrs. Harper tonight.

She remembered B smiling at her and telling her she didn't have to stay here if she did not want to. She could leave. She heard Ricky saying how incredibly impressive she was. She was an adult. She had been on her own. She bought her own home.

Penny didn't have to box with Analise. Analise didn't have the power to make Penny feel any kind of way unless she let her. She took a deep breath and looked at her mother.

"Hi, Mom."

Ending Credits: "Dollhouse" - Melanie Martinez

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Extras -- The Harpers Are Very Much In Love

I checked in on the grandparents and honestly, do they seem happier without their daughter around? Ouch, sis.

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The Fallout

Just look, Pen. You already pulled the pin, time to look at the damage. Penelope turned her gaze to her parents; shame washed over her.

Her father was slack jawed and slumped. When she hadn't spoken further, he realized she was not kidding. This was no antic. Annalise's smile had escaped her face and was replaced with a cold, cruel and calculated smile.

"You're what?" She said. "How could you possibly be?"

"Well, you know, the birds and the bees do it--"

"STOP IT!" She yelled at her daughter. "Stop it, for once in your ungrateful life just stop it."

Penelope looked down at the table. Yeah, this was going about as good as she had expected it to. There was nothing to do now but let them pitter themselves out. She made adult choices, these were the adult consequences and she would bear them.

"I'm so angry I can't even look at you," Annalise snapped.

"How could you be so irresponsible, Penlelope?!" Darion snapped. "With all your brains and your talent, how could you throw away your future like that?"

"I'm sorry," Penelope said, staring at her food. "I made a mistake. We made a stupid mistake."

"I'll end that boy!"

"What are we going to do, Darion?" Annalise asked. "How is this going to look to the people at the club? How will your business partners take the new? What on God's green earth will we tell the school!?"

"We'll hide it as long as we can," Darion said. "But, Anna, we'll just have to make the best of it. Of course the two of them will get married and when Ricardo finishes school, he'll come and work at the office. Everything will be fine. We can salvage this."

The Harpers continued to argue about the logistics, the plan, how this could have happened, what the neighbors would say, and all of it washed over Penelope. Eventually the words stopped and were replaced only with the sound of scorn, disappointment. The sounds her parents made her whole life.

Her future wasn't over. It was just different. But now was not the moment to argue it.

It's going to be okay, Little Lime. Don't you worry. We'll figure it out.

End Credits: "Good Day" - Jewel

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The Second Saturday Night Dinner

There was no longer any avoiding it. Penelope knew she was going to have to tell her parents. She was coming out about Little Lime. Her parents were in a particularly good mood this evening, so there was no better time. The mood would be wrecked, regardless, might as well not do it when they're already mad. It might kill them. No, tonight was definitely the night.

Annalise was humming along in their kitchen preparing dinner. She'd had a fantastic day. She had just been notified that she would be getting the first cup of tea at her next tea parting with the ladies, a most coveted position. Her expose email about Florence Darlington's inability to sell all the tables at their next fund raiser put her in bad graces, paving the way for Annalise to step in and make things just so. As such, she could not have been happier; an enemy's demise was always uplifting.

"How was your day, dear?" Annalise said, looking at Darion.

"Great. Sorry to have my phone out at the table, Anna, I know how you hate that. Parker over at the office just needed confirmation on the San Myshuno contract. I am all yours now."

"Thank you. Penelope? How was your day?"

"Fine," she said, sounding tired. Or was that hesitation? No no, Annalise's day was going just as it should, she was not going to go looking for problems with her daughter. Not today.

"Great! This is just great," Annalise continued. "What a wonderful day."

Oh boy, Penelope thought.

They ate a few bites, appreciating the comfortable silence. Well, what the Harpers thought was a comfortable silence. Penelope struggled with every bite, riddled with anxiety.

You're just going to have to say it, Pen. Just....just say the words. Boy, do you think there are any 24 hour hazmat rental shop nearby for all the fallout that's about to happen, Little Lime?

"Oh! Penelope, I meant to ask you how your garden is doing. You're so secretive about it." Annalise was actually smiling at her daughter. Penelope lost some of her nerve, unable to look her mother in the eyes.

"Oh , you know, it's growing," she said. "I think I may have a chance at the Finchwick Fair one day with the flowers."

"Well, I think that's just wonderful. I wish you'd let me see it, but every girl needs her own special place." Annalise laughed. "It's like your own secret garden. I loved that book as a girl."

Penelope also laughed, however the nervous air in which she did so made her father stare at her a little too intently. "Well," she said. "Speaking of secrets, I have something I have to say."

"Alright, what is it?" Annalise said. She managed to still stay perky, but the glitter had worn off her tone a little.

Penelope took a deep breath and looked straight forward, still unable to make eye contact with either parent. "I'm pregnant."

Darion sighed and gestured at his daughter. "Penelope, now this is a serious topic and not appropriate for one of your little jokes. Now, your mother has had a great day. There's no need to ruin it with your antics. Besides, being pregnant as a teenager would be incredibly irresponsible!'

Oof. Papa, don't preach.

Ending Credits: "Papa Don't Preach" - Madonna

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Oh My God With The BURGERS!

After putting her special jar away, finishing a school project and taking care of her garden, Penelope was hungry. Sundays she was allowed to eat left overs for dinner with no formal table. Her high had faded but the munchies remained. She had convinced the maid to save her one or two before the rest were thrown out at her mother's screeching.

She managed to wolf most of one down before her father found her.

"You ate another burger, didn't you?" He snapped, pointing an accusing finger at her.

"Woah, Dad, please calm down," Penelope said, wiping a guilty red smear of ketchup from the corner of her mouth.

"Penelope Harper what must I say to get it through your head, that is commoner food!"

"I mean, it's commonly liked, so I can see that."

"Look at my plate. A healthy meat, steamed vegetables. We need to nourish our bodies so they serve us well into the future. A burger is not nourishing, it's a guilty pleasure at best."

Penelope meant to answer and meant to do so respectfully. Unfortunately for her, a giant yawn came out instead, setting off her father even further.

"Exasperating child!" He snapped. "You never listen and show no respect to me, your father!"

"It was an accident, I'm sorry!"

"It was not an accident it was lack of control. Keep it up, Penelope. You may be the brightest in your school, but if the disrespect and the rule breaking continue, I will send you to military school."

"You wouldn't."

"Try me."

"You're on thin ice, Penelope. No more quips. No jokes. No toeing the line. You will be six feet back from the line. You will be respectful and you will listen."

"Okay. Okay. I'm really sorry, Dad. I'll do better."

"You'd better."

Ending Credits: "Father Daughter Dance" - Kesha

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The First Saturday Night Dinner

"Burgers for dinner? Annalise, this isn't like you," Darion said, enjoying the burger regardless.

"Quite right," Annalise sniffed. "This is carnival food. I didn't pick this. Penelope said she would handle dinner and now we have to suffer through this disgusting meal."

"You could have just said thank you, but sure, you're welcome, Mother." Penelope had to fight not to roll her eyes. She offered to make dinner, she made dinner, she did not understand what the problem could possibly be.

"Now, Penelope, it's important to choose what food you place in your body with great care. 'Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.' So says Hippocrates, and so say I."

"So SaYs HiPpOcRaTeS. It's a burger, Dad. One burger. One time. Could we all maybe just lighten up? We can go to the pharmacy and pick up some chill pills if you need, I'll even pay for them myself."

"Do not speak to your father like that!" Annalise snapped. "He is teaching you a valuable life lesson. But of course, you can't be bothered to pay attention to anything unless it's accompanied by that terrible alternative music you blare into the night. Show some respect at this table!"

"This is outrageous! I made a joke! I volunteered to make dinner, I made dinner, I don't understand what the problem is! I was just trying to do something nice and then I just cracked a joke. It was a joke, mom!"

"Your jokes are tired, Penelope. Go to bed, I'll have the maid clear the table of this garbage. Maybe the racoons will like it."

As Elton John once said: "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting."

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