pay the thunder no mind

[takes in a deep breath] O-Okay. I— I just…I don’t think this is going to end well for us. I— I have to find him and tell him but I— I don’t want to…lose him. [suddenly hugs Penny tightly] Thank you, Penny.

[hugs her back] Of course, Veronica. I'm always happy to help. Everything'll be okay.

It— It’s not going to be okay. And I— I have to tell him, but g-gods I just— I can’t see the look on his face when I tell him and I— I just…

Take a deep breath. What matters here is honesty. You have to tell him the truth, because let's be real here, we know Charlie. He'll find out one way or another. He's really good at that. It's really important that your honest with him, trust me. If my ex wasn't honest with me when she cheated on me, it would have been a lot worse.

B-But he— he didn’t— He’s going to hate me for this. I hate myself for this! 

Don't hate yourself, Veronica. You couldn't control it. We all do things we dont' have control over, trust me. It's gonna be okay.

N-No, it’s not okay. I cheated on him and I can’t take it back. I had sex with Nico and I— I— Oh, gods, I j-just…

Hey, Veronica, it's okay. Didn't he do something he couldn't control that hurt you a lot, too? I'm not saying it's right or that you guys are even, but I think he'll understand. Charlie's pretty reasonable, right?

[nods her head and sits down] I— I got hit by a spell today and I— It was bad and…[trails off, looking back down as she cries again] I cheated on Charlie.

[frowns a bit] It was a spell, Veronica. You couldn't control what you were doing. It's okay.

Y-Yeah, I just— I didn’t know where to go and I— I fucked up something bad and I— [nods and walks into the cabin]

[leads her to the bed and smiles a bit] Well, now you're here and safe, so what's up?

[knocking on the door] P-Penny?

Veronica? Shit, hey, come in.

Uh…Can you turn back time?

Not a Chronos kid, sorry. Wish I could, though.

I don’t even know, Pen. I don’t.

Keep it together, Bren, keep it together.

Hey, Bren, are you okay?

I have awesome boobs now. 

Right, okay.

*Laughs and stops tickling her* I’m sorry, I saw the chance and I took it. But wait, did you want a piggy back ride or?

[laughs and grins at him] That would be lovely, yes.

*Raises an eyebrow and laughs* So I could…tickle you? *Starts to tickle her*

[starts laughing and tries to push him away] Shawn, no! That is -- not -- what I had -- in mind!

Well that’s nice to know. *Chuckles* I think I’d do anything for her, so yes. Plus I worked out, and I got better guns. *Flexes arm* 

[laughs and grins] Ah, I see. Wanna put 'em to use? [wiggles eyebrows suggestively and then laughs]

Hey, I could never be a Smurf. I’m tall and mystical. 

[laughs] Well, you being you is good enough for me. Now, what do you think about a piggy ride for your lovely girlfriend?

Maybe I should just leave it and let the blue wash out. 

I'd be dating a Smurf.

Now how does one do that? 

Um, uh, magic? [laughs] I have no idea. honestly.