#julesvernon

Alex was correct about Ty wanting to see his grandfather, Elias. When Tiberius left, Elias was strong and healthy, now he was frail and close to the end. The cancer had ravaged him, and the doctors are saying that it was just a matter of months. He requested to go home instead of staying in the hospital. Alex had called ahead to advise Mila and Jules that Tiberius would be there to see his grandfather…

When Tiberius arrived at the Boedell House, his mother greeted him at the door.  Not much had changed about his childhood home, the furnishings were the same, the portraits of Thymian and Nico hung by the fireplace, and the fragrance of jasmine permeated the air.  Mila grabbed her son and held him in her arms.  Tiberius felt her spirit, and her love.

MILA- “Tiberius, you look amazing, and such a man now. It is so good that you came, father asks about you often.  He is going to be delighted to see you.”

Jules was standing in the doorway to the kitchen, she and Ty’s eyes met at the same time.

JULES- “Hello Tiberius.” Jules didn’t even try to hide her disdain that he was in their home.

TIBERIUS- “Well at least he will be delighted to see me, as I can tell my evil stepmother isn’t...and for the record Jules, this is actually my home.”

JULES- “I see some things haven’t changed, probably most things about you haven’t changed, but you are doing much better at reading a vampire mind.”

TIBERIUS- “It helps when there isn’t much of a mind there to read. Julie.”

MILA- “Please...both of you, let’s not do this, Okay?  He is here to see his grandfather, and he will go-----

TIBERIUS- “Yes, I will go once I speak with Elias. No worries Jules.”

Jules is in Tiberius’ room, cleaning and she finds the spell bowl under his bed. She smells what is left of the contents, and takes it to Mila….

MILA- “There was definitely Witch Hazel, Diviner’s Sage and Vervain here, Jules. So do you think that he is casting spells of some kind?’

JULES- “I definitely think that, Mila and I can almost guarantee that he used some kind of mind compulsion on all of us.”

MILA- “Why haven’t we seen any outward signs that he has received vampiric gifts, Jules, this looks like it was just a simple spell? “

JULES- “Mila, we saw it when he was born, don’t you remember when they took his blood sample and the prick healed almost instantaneously? And the time he fell and hit his head on the table when he first started walking.  Within three minutes the knot on his head was gone, and there was no bruising.  We have been given indications, we just refused to believe that HE knew. Tiberius is a very intelligent child. He knows a lot more than we realize. 

MILA- “So why do you think he just compelled us and not just use a spell?”

JULES- “I think he is trying to see if he can compel me, but I don’t think he is strong enough yet...but if he keeps playing with this, he will be and it just isn’t safe for us, or for him! Don’t you think it was quite unusual that you Michael and Bea had decided just last night  to send the boys to Alexandria in the fall, and then out of nowhere this morning at breakfast you told them they were going to be staying in Willow Creek for a few years and go to school here.”

MILA- “You really think he did this, Jules?”

JULES- “Mila, what other explanation could there be.”

MILA- “I think it is time to talk to him.”

JULES- “Let me, he can not read my mind, me being a vampire. And I also think you need to talk to Michael and Bea, as I can almost bet that Joseph knows about all of this as well..”

Several Years Prior

Joseph and Tiberius’ parents discuss the future teachings of their sons….

BEBE- “I really had hoped that Joseph could remain here in Willow Creek until 7th or 8th grade before going to Alexandria for training.  He is just so young, and he doesn’t use his gifts inappropriately … not as of yet.”

MICHAEL- “I agree, we really want to wait as long as possible to send him there.  It is such a distance and I remember how hard it was for Mila and I to go there at such a young age. Totally separated from our fathers and our home.”

JULES- Regardless if Joseph goes now or later, Ty needs guidance soon, before he starts acting out.”

MILA- “I completely agree too, but we believe that Ty would be better off under the teachings of Simon and the teachers at Alexandria.  I mean there is just so much they can teach them that we can’t.”

BEBE- “I understand that the school in Alexandria is more for the supernatural, and magic teachings. If neither of the boys are not misusing their gifts, why send them there now at this point. We can continue their teaching here of the basics, and once they are older, then I would feel more comfortable sending Joseph.  Until then I want him here.”

25 Years Earlier….

MILA- “He is perfect, Jules.

JULES- “Yes, he is. So what are they doing now?”

MILA- “Just getting his vitals, taking blood samples, measuring and weighing. All normal.”

NURSE- “She was perfect too, never seen an easier delivery.

Sully enters the Hospital room, where his newborn son and Mila are, along with Jules.

JULES- “I will go out and let you two have this time.”

SULLY- “Thank you Jules.

SULLY -” How are you Mila?”

MILA- “Fine.”

DOCTOR- “Hmmm that is odd…”

JULES- “What?”

DOCTOR- “I drew a little blood from him for a blood sample and it is already closed over.”

MICHAEL- “You bought this ring from Saffie Boedell??!!”

POPPY- “Not sure. I only knew her as Saffie. She said the ring had lost it’s power because its owner was dead...her husband... but someone in the future was going to need it, and I would know who he was. So she sold it to me for 50 simoleons. She is long gone by now I am sure.”

MICHAEL- “Yeah, that she is...thanks Mr. Vernon.”

POPPY- “Anytime, but I am not reading your religious pamphlets, I have no use for any organized religion, so take your propaganda and go now!!”

ZELDA - “Hi, Mr. Vernon, it is time for your physical therapy.”

MICHAEL - Could you give us just a few more minutes, Miss, this is important.”

HAROLD- “I told you two that I don’t need your propaganda, and I need to go with this pretty woman.  She gives me therapy every day at 1:00″

ZELDA- “I can come back later, if you wish.”

HAROLD- “No, I’m done with these people.  They just want to take my money for their cause. Let’s go...”

JULES- “I think he is finished, Michael. we should go before he gets upset.”

MICHAEL- I just have one---

MICHAEL- “You say she was a witch?”

POPPY- “Oh, yes definitely. I just loved the ring, she was just going to give it to me, but I told her I had to give her something for it.. I knew it was magical. But she told me to not tell anyone, and keep it until...well you came along.”

MICHAEL- “You recall her name?”

POPPY- “Sarah...no, was it Sassie?  Hmmm, such a pretty girl, she was pregnant then, so sad her husband died before she had her baby...what was her name???”

JULES- “Was she the girl that lived in the penthouse in San Myshuno, Poppy?”

POPPY- “Yeah, that pretty little blonde, an up and coming artist...what was her name?? ….SAFFIE!! Yes, that was it Saffie.”

JULES- “Poppy, you didn’t have to get up...it’s good to see you today.”

HAROLD- “Princess, I have been waiting since I got up this morning. You said you would be here at 10, it’s after lunch already!”

JULES- “I know, Poppy, I am sorry, some things came up.  Come on over here and sit down and talk with us.  I brought someone with me today to visit with you.  Remember Michael?”

HAROLD- “Yeah, that witch I gave the ring to?”

MICHAEL - “Hi, Mr. Vernon.  Good to see you.”

HAROLD- “What was your name again, kid? Mitchell?”

MICHAEL- “Michael, Michael Boedell.”

HAROLD- “Do you know Vanetta here?  She is single, maybe you could ask her out.”

VANETTA- “Now, Harold, remember I told you I was engaged.  I am getting married next month. So you better stop trying to set me up with every guy that comes in here.  Rodney would not like that!”

HAROLD- “The more the merrier I say, right Mitchell?”

MICHAEL- “Right...so Mr. Vernon remember that ring you gave me back when were were in Strangerville?”

JULES- “You know dad, that costume jewelry.

HAROLD- “Jules, that was NOT costume jewelry. It has magics. And of course I remember giving it to him. He was supposed to have it.  And why are you calling me dad, Princess, our dad died ages ago. I am beginning to think you are the one that needs to be in here!”

Poppy looks at the ring and immediately his eyes widen and it is evident that he may not remember Michael, but he remembers the ring…

POPPY- “That thing!! Thank goodness I gave it to you. It was nothing but bad luck for me. “

MICHAEL- “Yeah, I am kind of going through that now as well. Listen, Mr. Vernon, do you remember where you got this ring?”

POPPY- “I paid for it!! No one gave it to me!”

JULES- “We understand that Poppy, who did you buy it off of?”

Michael and Jules made their way over to the retirement center, where Harold “Poppy” has settled in quite nicely.

MICHAEL- “So has he gotten worse since coming here?”

JULES- “Somewhat,  the doctor said the change of his surroundings and routine is a probable cause of it, but once he gets used to it here, and the new routine we should see a little improvement. But he will never get better, just progressively worse.”

MICHAEL- “So they still believe you are his daughter, right?”

JULES- “Yes, which for him he also believes that as well.”

As they enter the common area of the home, Jules sees him at the table playing chess with one of the staff. His day nurse, Vanetta Holmes meets them as they come towards where Harold is sitting.

VANETTA- “Hello Miss Vernon, good to see you.  Your dad has been talking about your visit all morning.”

JULES- “Good, so he remembered I was coming today.”

VANETTA- “I put it on his calendar on his day board, but he keeps referring to you as his sister. Just so you know.”

JULES- “That’s fine, he done that off and on when we lived in Strangerville too.”

VANETTA- “Okay, did he also talk about vampires killing people there?”

JULES- “Oh, yeah, he loved watching the vampire shows, and I think he got reality confused with the TV.”