Eep (to Marlena): You can stop making that face, young miss. You got no one to blame but yourself here.
Marlena (to Eep): I know... At least, I have my old room. I was worried you were going to put me in the basement or attic as part of my punishment.
Eep (to Marlena): Don't fucking tempt me. I'm mad enough to do it. Do you have ANY concept of what you put us through with this little stunt?
Marlena (to Eep): Dad, come on! I know it was dumb & that we shouldn't have done it, but we didn't get caught, no one knew it was us.
Eep (to Marlena): Marlena, Britannia is not some whimsical, magical place where nothing bad happens. It can be DANGEROUS. If you had been caught, you'd have been shot. IF you were lucky! You have no idea how big a chance you took. And for what?
Marlena (to Eep): I know... How many times do I have to say I'm sorry?
Eep (to Marlena): For as many times as it takes for me to believe you're actually sorry for what you did, and not just sorry you were caught.
Marlena (to Eep): Look, Dad, didn't you ever do something dumb that you know you shouldn't do but you did it, anyway? How did you feel when you got caught? I know I messed up and I really am sorry. And, yes there's a part of me that's upset that we got caught, but I'm also sorry that I upset you & mom.
Eep (to Marlena): Mars, when I was your age, and I did my share of stupid shit, there was no one around who cared what happened to me. Neither did your mom, or your aunt and uncle. We worry, because we love you. We care about the stupid shit you do. It would kill us if something happened to any of you little idiots.
Marlena (to Eep): I really am sorry. Should I just go to my room or can I get a cigarette before I go in front of the firing squad?
Eep (to Marlena): I believe you. C'mere. I love you, you huge pain in my ass. Never do that to me again! Please. I'm a 47 year old smoker. My heart can't take it. Here. Don't tell your mom I gave you one.
Marlena (to Eep): I love you too. Heh... Thank you. I won't say a word.
Meanwhile, aboard the Maltese Falcon, Britannia:
Poppy (to Victor): Honey, are you all packed and ready to go?
Victor (to Poppy): Yes, ma'am.
Poppy (to Victor): Are you seriously going to act put-out after what you just pulled, honey?
Victor (to Poppy): I'm not trying to act out. You can't expect me to be happy about being sent away.
Poppy (to Victor): I'm sorry, honey, but you've given us no real choice. We're doing this because we're worried about you. And, I know this isn't the first time you & Persephone have done something stupid.
Victor (to Poppy): We're not trying to be stupid. Honestly! I'm sorry. I really, really am. I know it was stupid. I know I have to be careful! I promise I won't ever do anything like that again. Promise.
Poppy (to Victor): I know, honey, but there has to be consequences to your actions & this is one of them. You're still going to stay with your aunt & uncle. I have a big mess to clean up after your little fiasco, be glad that I'm dealing with it & not turning you in. I know you don't think so right now, but I do love you very much, Victor.
Victor (to Poppy): I know. I love you too. Um, you won't let anything happen to Seph, right?
Poppy (to Victor): Of course not, honey. We love her too.
Victor (to Poppy): I know. Alright. I'm all set to go whenever you guys are.
Poppy (to Victor): Alright, I'll go get your father. (to Vincent) Honey, Victor is packed and ready to go. Do you want me to take him?
Vincent (to Poppy): I can take him in just a bit, hun. Unless, of course, you want to drop him off to say goodbye.
Poppy (to Vincent): No, it's okay... I think we already said our goodbyes earlier, honey.
Several hours later, in West Piedmont:
Mouse (to Marlena): Mars, why do you smell like an ashtray? Have you been smoking again?
Marlena (to Mouse): Uh no, I hugged Dad... I need to go do my homework. Why is the guest room all rearranged
Mouse (to Marlena): Oh, your cousin is coming to stay with us for awhile. Just until it cools off after your little stunt.
Marlena (to Mouse): Oh.
