#rivervale_lodge

"Thanks. I love Gerd but she's come THIS close to launching Magdeline in the lake. And the last time I asked her to watch Theon she gave me a withering look before sighing and saying 'sure, not like I have a life'. Now I'm slow... but that sounds negative to me"

"You must be cautious that she does not think she is being outcast from your family."

"She IS my family. And not because of a past life" He sighs "I just .. she wants her own space. I want to find a nice way to give it to her while still keeping her close? If I don't give her some room, she'll be taking it elsewhere on her own and THAT might make me.. I don't want her to be a stranger. It's selfish I know"

"Then suggest it to her, but make sure she knows it is her option. If you tell her we have arranged this without her input, she will not thank you for it."

"You're right." he nods "Thank you."

"Oh, Tiffany offered some baby clothes... and she's going to try to get a collection going..."

(Fade to passing on his wife's will)