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Mom, I'm off to the library.
Okay, sweetie. Hey, thanks for going out today. There's a lot to discover in this town.
I know those people creeped you out yesterday. They were only staring at you because they're interested in you.
They looked like they were interested in tying me to a stake!
Don't be so dramatic. There are good people here.
I'm trying, but the people in this town don't make it easy.
You're new here? You'll need a library card.
Here's my ID, do you need anything else?
...
You've got some great books here.
...
No need to return those, Miss Reine Des Sorts.
What?!
Wait, did you just lock the door. Nice...
(Well, that was fun…I deserve a latte to perk myself up after dealing with that nonsense.)
A large non-fat latte with caramel drizzle, please.
Your first and last name?
For a latte order? Really?
Really.
Erika Reine Des Sorts.
(Great, another weirdo. I can't imagine what a horror show school is going to be tomorrow.)
(Such perfect abs and such a white t-shirt — wait, make that a brown t-shirt.)
Oh no!
Hey!
I am so sorry! I didn't know you were behind me, oh my gosh!
Let me buy you a new drink, it's the least I can do, I was standing way too close.
Please define "way too close" so that I can judge for myself?
You have a cute little freckle shaped like a heart on your right shoulder and your shampoo smells like coconuts.
(How did I not even notice him when he was close enough to smell my hair?)
You don't have to buy me a new drink. I'm accident prone, I should be paying for your new shirt —
Morgan. And I won't take no for an answer, so you're going to have to deal with it.
Want to sit with me while we wait?
You're new here, I've never seen you before.
Yes, I just moved here from Massachusetts.
Massachusetts.
Yes, I'm an East Coast girl, born and raised in Salem.
And how are you liking the West Coast?
I see you like it here that much.
People can be hard to get to know here, but most of them are actually really kind.
Since you're the first person I've met who is actually kind I'm not really buying that.
I really am sorry for ruining your shirt, even if you are guilty of getting too close to an innocent young girl.
Young lady, just how old do you think I am?
To be honest, I can't tell how old you are, but you really dated yourself by beginning a sentence with "young lady".
I can't help that I've learned how to talk to girls from my grandmother.
I see you're funny and cute.
Why don't you give me your number, and I will give you my impressive school tour tomorrow?
Here's a sharpie.
Go ahead, my canvas awaits your digits.
Hey, Morgan, are you going to come and get this latte?
One second! Well? Are you going to give me your number?
Wait, you're serious?
How else am I going to call you?
Hold still, this might tickle.
I think I can handle it.
Okay, here's my number.
Awesome, now let me pop over to the counter and get your latte.
I can't believe you're doing this for me.
It's no problem.
See you tomorrow Erika - don't worry, I'll find you.
See you tomorrow, Morgan.
How did it go today?
Mom, I can't believe you grew up here, you're nothing like these people.
The only normal person I've met so far, I spilled coffee all over.
Sounds like you're nervous about school tomorrow.
Ugh!
You should be excited for your final year. I can't wait to see my girl graduate!
I miss home, I miss my friends!
Eventually, you're going to love it here.
Why do I feel like you're hiding something behind that sales pitch?
…you belong here just as much as you belong in Salem because you are a part of me.
I guess I have to take your word for it.
But I don't have to like it.
Sweetie.
...
It's late, get some rest, Sweetie. I'll drop you off in the morning.
*Sighs*
It can't hurt to get to know a bit about where your Mama grew up, can it?
Give school a chance, I know you'll feel different tomorrow.
I'll give it a try. Goodnight, Mom.
Goodnight, Sweetie.
(It looks like a guy digging a hole… in the middle of the night...)
Are you digging something up — or burying something…?
(What the heck are they doing out there? It's past midnight?)
(I've got to know what he was doing!)
(Was I imagining things?)
Just what I need right now, a psychotic break.
Massachusetts?
Morgan!
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