Brennan
Can I get to my point please?
Mari
um yes I’ve been waiting
Brennan
Okay.
I want to apologize to Cole. I also want to stop an ancient and powerful vampire from leading a vampire attack that could potentially out vampires’ existence to the world. I need your help on both counts.
Tony
say less!!! I’m in!!!
Brennan
You don’t even know what I’m asking.
Tony
consider my unquestioning loyalty an apology for all the garlic I’ve cooked in the apartment this year
Brennan
Mari?
Mari
I’m thinking about it
what exactly is your plan?
BRENNAN’S JOURNAL
THE PLAN
Me
Get permission from library to use the comfort stash storage room
Deck out room with fairy lights Pinterest-style. Cole loves that shit.
Prepare apology (is a slide deck too much? Maybe note cards.)
Mari
Get Cole to the library at the right time
Tony
Help set up
Emotional support if Cole rejects me
Brennan paced back and forth in front of the storage-room door while Tony double-checked that the string lights were working. The library was busier than normal, the silent-study floor lined with people ready to give death glares to anyone who dared turn a page too loudly.