He sets up his tripod in his father's study like he always did when he was shooting one of his youtube videos. he's been doing for his steampunk lifestyle vlog.
This wasn't for his internet viewers as he starts to speak . He presses a remote that cues up a tinny steampunk cello version of Etta James's At last . He had worked on it for weeks ``Hello. I just wanted to send you a Happy engagement video greeting to you , Fiona and Vincent. "
He chuckles merrily "even I could see you two would end up in wedded bliss togezer when i first met you and saw you find love in one another. I'm so happy you two have endured all that you've been through with the fog and all together and it's good to see your love thrive and blossom even in the toughest of storms. So i wish you an eternity of health wealth and togetherness
Happy engagement! He says happily grinning widely
He stops the camera just as the cello solo ends and sends off the email
(https://youtu.be/kKPYhEnJUkQ.
He does it in this style . He has it on his YouTube channel))
Fiona is trying to remember her password for Thrifty Foods website to place an order. She could shop in person but she’d rather just do pick up and know what she’s spending. She mentally goes through about 5 possible passwords and then groans and does a password reset. Of course it goes to email. She checks her email and sees one in her inbox from L. She gets herself on the Thrifty’s site and then pops back to read L’s message. It’s sweet and the music is lovely of course. She sends fa quick reply:
Hey L,
Thanks for that. Very lovely song too. I was going to send you something anyway. How are you doing? I’ve been worried about you and wanted to check in.
Be afraid, be very afraid,
Fiona
it’s her usual Wednesday Addams sign off
L gets out of the house taking his phone as he goes for his daily constitution. He smiles whistling softly as he walks exhaling deeply. He was happy he finally reaching out to people.
He has his headphones on and slides down his goggles to shield the sunshine as he starts to sing along to music
I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, so I can
Watch you weave then breathe your story lines
And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, so I can
Keep track of the visions in my eyes
While, she's deceiving me
It cuts my security
Has she got control of me?
I turn to her and say
Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades, oh no
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades, oh no
I can't believe it
'Cause you've got it made with the guy in shades, oh no
I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, so I can
Forget my name while you collect your claim
And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, so I can
See the light that's right before my eyes
While she's deceiving me
She cuts my security
Has she got control of me?
I turn to her and say
Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades, oh no
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades, oh no
I can't believe it
Don't be afraid of the guy in shades, oh no
It can't escape you
'Cause you got it made with the guy in shades, oh no
I say
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
I say to ya now
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
His music stops as a notification chimes in
He smiles as he reads Fiona's respond and types quickly back
"Hey wasn't expecting a rapid response but it's good to hear from you. Meant to get to you sooner but covid, finals and my work has me stamped. Thanks for your concern anyways and yes I'm doing better . now.. and just trying to reconnect with people on the island..figure i more than owe you all that since you all tried so so hard to reach out to me when i came here . It's like starting from scratch and you drop the bowl and now are working with the pieces you have leftover..so here to reinvention and trying to work with the leftovers.
L
ps..suddenly been on a crazy corey hart kick since watching future man.. have you seen that yet.. it's fucked up but I'm fluent in Fucked up so it's right up my alley anyways if you haven't seen it i recommend it
Fiona is part way through her Thrifty’s order and ponders aloud “How many bags of chocolate chips are too many? I mean 5 seems reasonable to me……” Her email dings at her and she clicks back to it. She frowns a little at the broken bowl reference. She felt sad that L felt so broken. She knew more than L knew she knew and tapped her fingers thoughtfully as she read the next bit. Corey Hart and Future Man, neither were on her radar but she appreciated that L was finding happy distractions. She replied.
That’s cool L. I haven’t seen Future Man. I’ve gotten hooked on Mindhunter on Netflix. It’s delightful and horrific. Tell me about the broken bowl….
She dares to ask. But L brought it up, and she had been meaning to really check in, not just on a superficial level. She hits send. Vincent was out for a walk to Giovanni’s grave, now that he could go.
L is sitting on the beach watching the waves come in still pump his 80s playlist. Quarantine had gotten him into the 80s
A ding cuts the happy upbeat 80s tune just medicine he needed
His brows furrow bit as he read and he responds
"It's wicked that show. It's on Hulu and it's back to the future on meth.. a bit adult but funny and crazy as hell. I don't have a broken bowl.. just bowl i let spill out .. but i'm sorting that out now scooping what friends i have left back up in the bowl"
He didn't want to let on too much..it was Shay that he confided in first
"Trust when i say.. I'm way way better now than I was.. I just want to reconnect with all yall.
"Thanks for just being here for me.and sorry that i put you and everyone through hell before trying to just be my friend..i know now how many of friends you all were..are?
Hugs
L
He sends it off to Fi happy that he is making progress
Fiona clicks through to pay. She could just bug Owen to pick up her stuff and e-transfer him but she knows how busy he is at work. The order confirms and she waits for the email notification with a pickup time. She’s about to click Netflix back on for some more murdery creepiness when her email beeps . Geez they were fast. No it was L. Fiona sighs. L was challenging but not because L was trying to be...L just had challenges then, and more recently that she had been told about by Addy and Owen. Fiona thinks for a moment or two and then replies.
L,
We weren’t in hell….but I think you were. I can’t imagine being bi-gender in this small town. I’m sure some people were and are total assholes. Hopefully I wasn't one of them, even by accident. Listen, I’m just going to say it. Owen told me some stuff about your life after and your kid and I’m so sorry. Please know you can talk to me if you need to. I’m not a parent...so I don’t have the life experience.. but I do care. I am glad you’re doing better.
Hugs,
Fi
Fiona hits send and then clicks on Netflix watching a horrific interview with chilling dramatic music.
L gets up and walks down the beach with a stick writing Angelique in the sand touching the Star ear rebel emblem
locket beneath his buttonup shirt. It had a bit of her ashes in it and he's pulled out of his thoughts as he walks off the beach aimlessly through the island. His phone goes off and reads. He smiles as he remembers his wee baby's smile and then thinks of his friends
He responds looking pensive
FI.
You lot were never a challenge or hell. I'm sure there were several people that question my sanity and my gender expression .You lot were sweet and patient .Even addy was patient even though I know she has a temper. I'm touched she still didn't give me what I deserved when I was distant to you and e..
She pauses..exhaling
Especially owen . I know how much of a sister she is to you all and I know if anyone had done that to papa or gram or especially to little Angelique.. and now to shay and you all lets just say she had a lot of self control. I would have basically gone off on me full force.
Shay was the first person I finally slowly started letting my guard down with and started the metamorphosis that broke me outta of my cocoon. He's the best friend i could ever have..and i glad i have him to turn to him first as you can understand having addy as your best friend.
You've been so sweet and I appreciate your sympathy toward wee Angelique and thank you for your kind ear.She was a sweet strong girl and little princess. Lol one day you'll be sorry when i do take you up on your offer lol jk. ..but i do thank you for your understanding. I'm so glad and grateful to still have not chase you all away..you lot are the ultimate example of what a friend is and the reason to trust people .thank you
Hugs
L
Ps. I have enclosed a picture of Angelique, chewy and I at tomorrowland Disneyland Paris.. It was her favorite place in the world
He exhales and walks down the street glad he finally found the courage to trust
Fiona is deep into an awful scene of a woman being strangled. She jumps when her email chimes and exhales “Fuck I need to watch the rest of this with Vincent….” It was actually spooking her a bit. She walks to her laptop and reads the last message from L and then looks at the picture of the child as her4 eyes blur. She starts to understand why the whole thing broke Owen a bit and drove him to drink that night. L really did love the kid and it was terribly terribly sad. She wipes at her face and rereads, trying to think up anything to reply. Finally she types:
Wow L. thank you. What a sweet little girl she was. I don’t even know what to say. There are no words for this. I’m here anytime though so don’t be afraid to reach out again. When we’re not locked down let’s hang out….or on Zoom sometime ok?
Fiona hits send and then clicks away from Mindhunter on the TV and shudders. God it was too convincing.
L gets the next message just as he walks to the door of the studio apartment he shared..
" you so have the words..you just being here for me speaks volumes and are the best words to hear.. That would be nice.. I'll send over a bottle of bear ass and we can watch something together. Up for an Addams family marathon ill send you a zoom invite when you're ready
He sends quickly the response
Fiona walks by her computer with a hamper of laundry she’s ready to fold as it chimes again. She reads the message and grins, nodding, and then hears Vincent’s key in the door and gets distracted from replying as she heads to greet him.
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