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THE SOPRANOS Season 4 | Episode 13 "Whitecaps"

Olivia Scott Welch as Heather Nill in “Panic” | 1x01

follows her train of though with an attentive eye, nodding through every word as if to confirm he was listening but mind is miles away. he'd known their family to be complicated to a great extent, but then again so was his and every other around them. it was a messy business to be involved with and they were both pushed right into the middle without a chance to walk away. " then i'll talk to your bother, make sure we're taking precautions at the slammer as well " it was the rational part of his brain speaking up, while the other collapsed with the mere idea of her being in the line of danger. " and i'll take precautions with you, too " doesn't ask, even if he knows she'll argue. and then the air shifts, and he should've known coming to her house would end up in something that shouldn't happen, that was often the outcome when it came to the of them. shrugs his shoulder, not bothering to correct himself even if he had no right to any possessiveness towards her. " you tell me, you're the one craving a distraction "

her father had been the worst of them, but the alvarez clan was full of many just like him. carmen herself once trained to be as ruthless, but there had always been one person grounding her, and that was her brother. the mention of him now has guilt slamming into her at full force, so much so she wonders if it's written all over her face. " the slammer ? " attempts to lighten herself, keeps her teasing tone. " tell him he needs to let me visit, okay ? i need to talk to him about something and it's not something we can discuss over the phone. " always listening ears, a risk of being recorded. " i'll be fine, noah, " assures, thought she's not so sure she will be. " don't worry. " easier said then done, because despite how she doesn't say it, if the roles were reversed, she'd be concerned about him. lets everything else settle as she moves further into his orbit. there's part of her that wants to sink into him, ask him to wrap her up, hide her within his arms. but it feels too vulnerable, and she's still learning how to be that. instead hands reach for his collar, pull him closer. big brow eyes gaze up at him, softer than usual but stilling reflecting mischief. " it's not just a distraction i'm craving, " she admits, " it's you. " in more ways than one. not just physically . . . emotionally too. " i want you to stay. "

holds her gaze for longer than he intends too, a sigh finally crashing through him as eyes roll upwards. should've known she would clock him quicker than he anticipated, she'd gotten under his skin more ways than one and it was easier to spot every passing day. " you know it does " and it's better than saying you're part of my world even if the confession still sends a shiver down his spine. " but i'm intrigued to know why you think that, do you know who it is? " brow rises slightly, choosing to dance around it rather than lay his worry straight on the table. " maybe i enjoy being the only one you seek attention from, have you thought about that? " it's out before he realizes, answering to her provocation even if a flash of concern passes through his gaze. " tell me "

it's not a thought she should be thinking, not at a time likes this. but god does she loves it when he rolls his eyes at her. sight threatens to bring a genuine smile to her lips, but teeth graze lesser to keep it at bay. " yes, " nods, and as she does she's standing to her feet, drifting closer. has she confirmed it ? no. but did she have a feeling ? absolutely. knew the play to well. " come on, noah, you know how this goes. my father was killed. do you really think my brother being in prison is enough justice for a family like mine ? " in her mind, this was just the start. an attempt to send a message. but she wasn't worrying . . . not outwardly, at least. his words take her by surprise, but she plans to use them. " the only one ? those are big words, hernandez. " toys, no plan on letting him brush it off. " i have your attention, you're here. how do you plan on keeping mine ? " questions, slight tilt of her head. " i don't know if you noticed, but i could use a distraction right about now. "

〝   we're   not   together,   you   said   that   yourself   so   why   do   you   even   care   who   i   brought   home   last   night?   〞

" i don't care, " she insists, in that dismissive way she does with ease. of course, deep down, she does. but serenity walters would never admit to such a thing. " i'm just saying . . . if you're gonna go through the trouble of trying to make me jealous, at least put some real effort into it and find someone better. "

Amy Adam’s Serving in “Serving Sara”

“it's me ,” she confirms when she catches them staring . “i just landed this morning . maggie’s getting married , so i’m on maid of honor duties ." takes a beat to process . it's been years since they last saw one another before going their separate ways and landing herself in paris , “is it a dumb thing to say you look the same ?”

he's quiet for a beat too long, half convinced it's all in his head even when she confirms she's here, real and in the flesh. so many years, practised lines in his mind of all the things he'd say to her if given the chance. but here, now, when it all becomes reality, words fail him. " no, " he finally lets out, breath chuckle following. " you do too . . . mostly. you changed your hair. " he too had been invited to the wedding, but foolishly he hadn't planned for this. of course she'd be here. " it's good to see you. how long are you in paris for ? "

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for once in his life , he’s at a loss for words . reaches to rub the back of his neck , gaze slowly narrowing as he catches her smile and the warmth caused by something so small should be studied . “are you fuckin’ with me , sullivan ? ‘cause it’s not funny .” knew she was one to bump around , having never settled a day in her life — something they seemed to have in common . until they both came to an internal conclusion that maybe sticking around might be worth something .

her head shakes lightly, smile only growing as she gauges his reaction. nerves gather in the pit of her stomach, a mix of excitement and fear. it's been so long since she'd chosen to settle somewhere, but she'd left him once, and she's certain she couldn't handle doing it a second time around. " no, i'm not fucking with you. unless you changed your mind, decided you don't want me to stay ? it's not too late to get rid of me, you know. " tone teases, leans up onto her knees, clothes she'd been finding a place for discarded. it was possible, right ? that now she was willingly staying put, the notion of her presence might wear off. " last chance, beaumont. "