Dimitri was very excited that evening as he locked himself in his room. He was going to do some magicky-science stuff to bring Candle back to him! She was a witch, after all.

With the chemistry set that he'd convinced Stevie to get him, since he had no real way of earning money because nobody in their right mind would hire him, he got to work.

He mixed God knows what together until... Crash! The roar of thunder from outside took Dimitri by surprise and he spilled his concoction onto one of his trophies... Ray's hat.

After every murder and execution, Dimitri took one of their belongings, like all good criminals do, as a trophy.

"Damnit." Dimitri cursed as he turned to go get a mop.

That's when there was a loud bang, the force of which knocked him to the ground, and smoke began emanating from his mess... That's when he saw a male's figure step out.

"Oh smeg..." Dimitri bit his lip.

The male was tall, with light brown skin. One yellow eye, the other completely white with a scar across it. His hair was long and black, however it wasn't as long as it used to be. Dimitri thought it would barely fit in a ponytail, that's probably why it's down. His attire was familiar and formal. A black suit, red tie, white shirt, black boots, a monocle... And the hat.

"Dimitri." Ray's voice came out as a low growl.

"Ah, long time no see-"

Before Dimitri could even blink, he was hoisted into the air and thrown into the wall. He landed with a thud on the ground as the door swung open.

"Dimitri, what the fuck is-" Scott paled at the sight of Ray and froze up.

"Scott, is he-" Jeff rolled in,"... My God..."

Ray furrowed his brow,"Scott... And- Jeff, is that you? The fuck happened?"

Jeff sighed,"A lot has happened since your death, Ray. Come, everyone needs to know about this."

"Everyone?" Ray raised a brow,"Is... Is she-"

"If it's the 'she' I think you're referring to, then yes." Dimitri winced as he sat up.

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"Y'know, I was actually getting a good sleep." Jay sat with her arms crossed.

"I was woken up by loud banging and thought Scott fell out of bed again." Stevie admitted.

"Oi!"

Daiko shook his head,"Jeff, what did you call us here for? It's the middle of the night."

"Well, some sort of... Witchcraft took place while Dimitri was trying to bring his lover to him and, well.." Jeff turned to the door,"Come in."

That's when... Ray Luciano walked through the door. The room fell silent at the mere sight of him. Jay clenched her fists and went to go after him but... Daiko beat her to it, pinning him against the wall.

Despite his smaller and frailer appearance, Daiko seemed to almost overpower Ray. Either Daiko had gotten stronger, or his time being dead weakened Ray... Or both.

"I trusted you! And you murdered her!" Daiko slammed him against the wall again,"Why, Ray? Because she threatened you? Because you knew she could catch you? Because-"

"Daiko." Jay stepped beside him, glaring at Ray.

Daiko's grip on Ray loosened, only for Jay to latch onto him and throw him to the floor. She removed a dagger from her pocket but before she could harm Ray further...

"Stop! Please, stop!" Stevie pleaded, running over.

"Stevie... He deserves whatever's coming to him!" Jay spat.

"I know he does but please... Give me an hour? I don't know how long this will last and if it's the last time I see him-"

"Do it." Jeff nodded.

"Huh-"

"Have your hour." They gave a soft smile.

"T-thank you." The pair quickly headed to Stevie's room.

"What the hell, Jeff!?" Scott pointed,"Ya let Ray get away!"

"I know you hate him but... Stevie deserves this." Jeff shook their head,"Ray is a horrible piece of filth but Stevie... She needs this."

With that, Jeff rolled off to guard Stevie's door, leaving the others in a stunned silence. Akira was sat on the chair shaking, held by Dimitri while Scott, Daiko and Jay... They started to plot...

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They had been sat together for, well, Ray wasn't sure anymore but Stevie had just been sobbing into his chest for the entirety of it.

"There, there, ma chérie." Ray hummed softly.

Stevie rubbed her eyes as she rested her head on his shoulder,"I miss you..."

"Who wouldn't?" Ray asked before chuckling,"I'm kidding, I missed you too."

"You better have." She pouted.

"I did." Ray assured her, gently holding her cheek.

Stevie leaned into his hand,"It's been so hard..."

"But you've been strong, like I knew you would be." Ray smiled as her,"The short hair suits you, as well."

Stevie smiled and looked away, her cheeks flushed.

"Aw, did I make you blush, ma chére?"

"S-shut up."

"Okay, okay." Ray laughed before kissing her cheek,"Does that make it better?"

"Maybe.."

The pair locked hands and eyes and just... Stared. A moment of pure bliss, of love for one another.

"I love you, Ray."

"I love you too, Stevie."

Ray stood up and embraced her, warmth flowing through them... Until their peace was broken.

"That's your hour up, Ray!" Jay yelled as the floor was swung open.

Stevie's eyes widened as she saw Jeff knocked out on the floor and she fell as Ray was ripped away from her.

Dagger in hand, Jay attacked Ray with Daiko holding him in place. No. Mercy... They didn't stop until Jay's dagger broke, leaving her left with only the handle.

All three of them were soaked in blood. A few stray tears fell from Daiko's eyes... Despite his betrayal of trust, at one point, he saw Ray as a friend and a close one at that.

Jay tossed the handle aside before turning to Stevie,"Look, I-"

Stevie didn't speak, she just burst into tears again... She'd just been reunited with Ray after all this time. She knew why they did this but... Stevie wouldn't have killed Teri if she came back, even if she had killed someone! She would've let Jay and Teri be happy together...

"Stevie-" Daiko tried.

Stevie simply got up and walked out of her room, still crying into her sleeves.

"Shit- Stevie!" Jeff called up to her from the floor.

She helped them up into their wheelchair before continuing on to the living room.

"They... They really did it, huh?" Scott was stood with his arms crossed.

"Come here." Dimitri held out his arms.

Stevie shrunk in Dimitri's arms and cried as Akira sat and played with Stevie's hair. Then Jeff rolled in.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't stop them." They sighed solemnly.

"We know, J but... Ya tried." Scott gave Jeff a thumbs up.

"But-"

"You thought I was in on it? Naw, I wanted tae hurt 'im but... I could'nae kill someone, even if I threaten it." Scott sighed.

The living room remained almost silent, the only noise being Stevie's sobs...