Jace and Matt's conversation is interrupted by the arrival of Michael, the head of security.

Michael: I'm sorry to bother you, but a girl named Carla Astor has come to the gate and wants to see Mr. Adam and Mr. George. She says they're waiting for her.

All heads turn to look at the twins.

Stefan: You dirty dogs! Have you started bringing girls home? Nice!

Adam: It's not like that, Stef.

George: There's a specific reason we called her here.

Isabella: And can we know that reason?

Adam/George: Actually, Mom ... No!

Simon: The boys are right, baby. Let them go. I'll explain it to you later.

Isabella: What? Do you know about this?

Simon: Ehh ... Yeah.

Isabella: Very good! We'll talk about it later when we're alone!

Simon: How nice!

Alexander: Apparently someone is going to have a very nice night!

Sebastian: Poor Dragon!

Everyone laughs except Isabella, who looks at Simon, frowning.

Simon: Very funny, you idiots! As for you, boys, you owe me big time.

Adam/George: Yes, Dad.

Jace: Perfect! Let's meet the girl. Bring her here, Michael.

Adam: No! Not here, Uncle.

George: Take her to the gardener's house, Michael, and tell her to wait for us there.

Michael: Sure. No problem.

Michael goes to carry out the order.

Matt: Why all this, Drops?

Adam: It's a long story, uncle.

George: All you need to know is that this girl isn't worth coming here for.

Adam: Isn't that right, Dad?

Simon: Yes, boys. Well done! You're making me proud once again. Now go before your mother goes off.

The boys stand up. George puts his arm over his brother's shoulders.

George: Let's go, brother. Let's show this girl what happens when you mess with dragons.

Adam: Yeah, but we don't have any ...

George: What?

Adam looks at George and talks to him with his eyes. The way only twins can do with each other.

George: Yeah. You're right. Give me a minute.

George approaches Stefan and whispers something in his ear.

Stefan: Sure. In the glove compartment. It's not locked.

George: Thanks, buddy. We owe you one.

Stefan: Take it all. I don't need them anymore.

George: Lucky you!

Cecilia whispers something to Jason.

Cecilia: I'm dying to know what Drop asked Stefan for.

Jason: Come on, baby. Don't you get it?

Cecilia: Oh! Don't tell me! Condoms?

Jason: Oh, yeah!

Cecilia: Izzy is gonna explode!

Jason: You can say that again!

As the boys leave, the men of the family look at each other and all run together, as if in choreography, to the windows and look outside to see exactly what this girl, Carla, looks like.

Stefan: Where is she? Does anyone see her?

Jared: There. In the left corridor. She's following Michael.

Jace: Shit! That's too far away! I can't see her properly.

Simon: Wolf, you can see better at night than we can. Give us something.

Sebastian narrows his eyes so that his pupils contract as he directs his gaze in Carla's direction.

Sebastian: Well ... What I can see is that she's not very tall, she has blonde, long hair and ... Son of a bitch! A great ass.

Matt: Are you fucking kidding us? How can you see her ass from so far away?

Alexander: Everyone sees what they like best, baby.

Jason: I think so too! Where the fuck are my glasses? I can't see clearly!

Stefan: Dad, Nic's telescope!

Jace: Right! How could I forget it?

Sebastian: And your attic looks directly at the gardener's house.

Simon: Quick! If she enters the house, we won't be able to see anything!

Jace: Everyone in the attic! Now!

The men turn but stop when they see the women, all apart from Lucida and Artemis, standing with their arms folded across their chests, staring wildly at them.

Jace: Ehh ... I mean, everyone in the dining room!

Simon: But of course! It's dinnertime!

Sebastian: Oh, God! I'm starving to death! Ugh!

Jared: Me too!

Matt: Now that you mention it, I'm too!

Alexander: Don't worry about it! I'm sure your lovely wives will have prepared something very good!

Stefan: And besides, we need to talk about the problem that came up. Right, buddy?

Jason: Yes! Yes! Exactly! That's all that matters right now! Nothing else!

They walk off slowly, disappearing one by one into the dining room. The women roll their eyes.

Mary: What are we going to do with them?

Lois: They'll never grow up!

Lucida: Don't worry about it. When my Johnny comes, he'll bring some seriousness with him.

Cecilia: I doubt it, sis. Don't forget that he chose you. There's no way for him to be normal.

Lucida: Very funny, sis!

Chloe: Even if he's serious, if he hangs out with them now, he'll soon be like them.

Isabella: No way! God knows what my boys are doing in the gardener's house and my husband is peeking out the window. What else am I supposed to see?

Artemis: Don't take this the wrong way, but I think they're adorable. All of them.

Mary: We think so too, daughterling.

Artemis: Then why are you scolding them?

Lois: To keep them on the straight and narrow, sweetie.

Chloe: You never know what they're capable of if we let them run free.

Isabella: You can say that again!

Cecilia: You're new, Tati.

Lucida: Wait a few days and you'll settle in.

Artemis: I can't wait!

At that moment, Jace pokes his head out the door.

Jace: What are you doing, girls? Are you going to let us starve for much longer? There's not even bread on the table!

Mary: You see, daughterling? That's what we're talking about!

~ SOME TIME LATER ~

After the family finishes dinner, they gather back in the living room to have a drink and finally talk about the problem. You see, they never discuss serious matters at the table. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are sacred and only pleasant things and jokes are allowed. So, scattered on the sofas and carpets, they start the conversation.

Matt: So, Perverted? You and Jellybean keep talking about a problem. Would you be so kind as to fill us in on what it is and more importantly, who is affected this time?

Jace: Well, Sweetheart, the problem involves the new and very, very sweet member of our pack.

Everyone turns to look at Artemis, who's sitting between Stefan's legs in front of the fireplace with her back against his chest.

Artemis: Before we go any further, I want to apologize for that fuss.

Stefan: What were we saying, Sneezy, about sharing problems and multiplying joy?

Artemis: Yes, but ...

Mary: There's no but, daughterling. There's no need to apologize. That's just the way things work in here.

Lois: One for all and all for one.

Chloe: That's the motto of the pack.

Cecilia: Take it or leave it, Tati.

Artemis: Okay, I'll take it.

Sebastian: Very good! Now can we know exactly what the problem is? Tiger, speak up!

Stefan: The problem, Wolf, is called Paul and he's a dirty stalker ...

Stefan explains all about Paul and his worries about what will happen if Artemis' name becomes public.

Stefan: Now do you see why I have doubts about this interview?

Matt: Not to stress you out, Jellybean, but your problem isn't the interview.

Stefan: What is it then?

Matt: The fashion show, Stefan. If you took a look at the gossip from time to time, you'd see that the bets on your companion have already started.

Stefan: Are you fucking kidding me now?

Lucida: Unfortunately, no, Pretty Boy. Daddy Matty is right and that's why maybe we should call it off. Our gig, I mean.

Artemis: No! No! It's not going to happen! At least not because of me. This is your greatest dream, Lucy. I'm not going to be the one to destroy it. You and your father are going to walk that catwalk no matter what. I just won't be there. Stefan will be showing alone. I'm sure the bookers didn't foresee this version.

Lucida: Oh, no! I want you there. I want you all there. It's already too much for me that Johnny won't be there. I won't be able to bear another absence.

Artemis: I'm so sorry, Lucy. You know I really want to be there and cheer you on, but if there's no other way ...

Artemis and Lucida lower their heads in sorrow and Stefan jumps up angrily.

Stefan: FUCK!

Jace: Tiger, calm down.

Mary: Screaming isn't going to get us anywhere, baby.

Stefan: Calm down? How can I calm down, Mama? How can I calm down when I can't take my girl for a walk because there's a fucking paparazzo hiding in a corner? How, huh?

Jason: You really need to calm down, buddy, because your reaction is upsetting Artemis. She already feels bad enough. Don't make her feel worse.

Jace: Jason is right, Tiger. Sit down now! Yelling isn't going to solve any problems.

Stefan: Look who's talking! The king of yelling! And since when, pray tell, do you agree with what Jason says?

Jason: Come on!

Jace: I used to agree with him when what he was saying was right. And now he's right. So, sit down and shut up. Please ...?

Stefan: Whatever!

Alexander: Actually, both of you should calm down. There's no need for a disaster. The show is in a week. We've enough time to find a solution.

Cecilia: Excuse me, but why all the fuss? The guy is in Greece. Do you really think that when he finds out that Artemis is here, he's going to make such a long trip just to see her again?

Sebastian: It's not that simple, Ceci. A disturbed man like him is capable of anything. He'll definitely come, and not just to see her.

Simon: Wolf is right. These guys really are capable of anything. I saw it with my own eyes. Do you remember, Wolf? About the girl, the cousin of the late Sam?

Sebastian: Yosemite Sam? Edy's brother?

Simon: Yeah. Do you remember what happened? It was exactly the same case.

Sebastian: Indeed, unfortunately, I remember.

Stefan: Why do you say "unfortunately", Sebastian? What exactly happened?

Jared: Because I also remember what happened ... We should stop here.

Artemis: No! I want to know! Please, Sebastian! Tell us what happened.

Sebastian: This girl had a stalker, just like you, who thought she belonged to him because of a higher will, some kind of divine plan. When she rejected him, he started threatening, but the girl made the mistake of not taking the threats seriously and didn't say anything to anyone. Then one day she suddenly disappeared. Her mother was naturally worried and called Sam, who asked us for help. We immediately started investigating, but ...

Sebastian hesitates to continue.

Artemis: But what, Sebastian? What happened to the girl? Don't hesitate, tell me! I'm a big girl. I can handle it.

Sebastian: We found her, Artemis, a week later.

Artemis: Alive, right?

Sebastian: No. She was dead. That bastard killed her and then committed suicide. We found her deep in the woods and nailed to a tree was a note that said, "Now she's mine forever".

Artemis' breath gets stuck in her lungs and she tries to breathe.

Stefan runs to her and hugs her tightly. She clings to him like a frightened animal.

Artemis: Please, Stefan ... Don't let him find me. He's crazy. I'm afraid of him and I don't want to be afraid. Make my fear go away! Please!

Stefan: Hey! Hey! Calm down, baby. No one is going to hurt you. You don't have to be afraid. You're safe with me. You hear me? Totally safe!

Mary stands up, takes a glass of tequila, and walks towards Artemis and Stefan. She kneels down in front of them and offers them the glass.

Mary: Come on, daughterling. Take a sip. Stef, help her.

Stefan takes the glass, brings it to Artemis' lips and helps her take a few sips. Then he empties the glass in one go. Mary gently grabs Artemis by the jaw and forces her to look at her, turning her head.

Mary: Do you feel a little better now?

Artemis nods in agreement.

Mary: Good job. Now listen to me carefully. What happened to that girl was really terrible, but you've nothing to do with her because you have something she didn't have. A whole pack ready to protect you no matter what. As Stefan told you, you don't have to be afraid. Nothing is going to happen to you.

Artemis: I know, Mama Mary, and I'll try my best not to be afraid, but all of this has really scared me.

Mary: You have every right to be because what's happening to you is pretty dangerous, but we'll protect you, even with our lives.

Artemis: No, I don't want that. I mean, I don't want you, any of you, to risk anything for me. Paul is my problem and you don't have to face him. Damn it! I don't like this. I'm sorry, Mama Mary. It's all my fault. I came and got you in trouble. I'm so sorry!

Mary: Hey! Don't ever say that again! Your coming was a blessing to us. You brought the smile back to my son's lips and that's a great gift to all of us. We owe you, Artemis, not you. And ... Just so you're completely convinced, I think our dear Lois has something to say about that. Right, She-Wolf?

Lois: Yes ... Because I was right where you are now, Tati. A few years ago, because of me, the whole family was locked up in the house for more than a month, and I felt just like you, because I thought I was going to make them do something they didn't want to do, and that they'd risk for my sake. But I was wrong, sweetie. It wasn't my fault that some crazy woman wanted to kill me without even knowing me. I think Stefan told you about that.

Artemis: Yeah.

Lois: It's the same thing now, sweetie. It's not your fault if that asshole can't accept that you don't want him. You do understand, don't you?

Artemis: Yes, but someone could get hurt.

Lois: No, Tati. Nobody's going to get hurt. I guarantee you that. We won't be the ones facing Paul if he makes the mistake of coming here.

Artemis: If not us, then who?

Lois: Didn't Stefan tell you?

Stefan: I did, but she obviously didn't understand. She was distracted when she found out about Wolf and stopped listening.

Artemis: Wait a minute! You mean the gang? I thought ... WOW! Do we have any henchmen? Please, tell me we have our own henchmen! Huge, badass guys with tattoos and husky voices!

Artemis' spontaneous enthusiasm makes everyone laugh and lightens the heavy atmosphere.

Lois: Yes, sweetie. We've got some of those awesome guys.

Artemis: Yes! Yes! Yes! I want to meet them now. All of them! Please! Please!

Stefan: Someone is pretty excited, or is it just me?

Artemis: Are you kidding? I've always wanted to be a gangster. A good gangster, of course, but that's what you do, isn't it? You fight crime, right? That's what Stefan told me.

Simon: Yes, Chica. That's what we do. The Angelic Demons have always done that and will continue to do that. Right, Wolf?

Everyone turns to Sebastian, but he's not where he was sitting. Without anyone noticing him, he got up and went to the window when Lois spoke. Now he stands there looking out and up at the moon.

He doesn't answer the question and Simon tries again.

Simon: Wolf ...?

Jared: Dragon, no. Don't disturb him now. Don't talk. Actually, no one should talk. Give him some time.

Everyone stays quiet and a few minutes later ...

Sebastian: Yes! That's it! I found it!

Everyone smiles, except Artemis, who looks at Stefan in amazement. She whispers something to him.

Artemis: What's going on now? Why are you smiling?

Stefan: Because our leader just found the best solution to our problem, Sneezy.

Artemis: I don't understand. How?

Stefan: He thought about it and found it.

Artemis: Is that what he was doing there? I thought he was just looking at the moon.

Stefan: That's his way of thinking, baby. He's looking and talking to the moon.

Artemis: Wow! He's so freaking awesome!

Stefan: Get a grip, Baby girl.

Artemis: You know what I mean, Master.

Stefan: Hmmm ...

She smiles innocently at him.

Artemis: S 'agapao.

Stefan: Me too, Baby girl.

Sebastian turns and walks towards the others, when suddenly Snack appears out of nowhere and jumps into her master's arms.

Sebastian: Hey, you! Where have you been all day? I missed you, kitty.

Artemis: Oh! She is ...?

Stefan: Snack. Sebastian's cat. Me and the other kids gave her to him for his first birthday with us.

Artemis: She's so beautiful!

Lois: She's a pain in my ass, Tati. The only rival I can't beat. Don't get me started on that!

Artemis: Oh, come on, Lois! How bad can it be?

Lois: You want to see? Wait.

Lois gets up and walks towards Sebastian, but before she can even touch him, Snack starts hissing and showing her claws threateningly, making everyone laugh. Everyone except Lois, who looks at the cat menacingly.

Lois: You see, Tati? Do you see what I'm talking about? That sneaky cat won't let me touch my husband when she's around! GET AWAY FROM HIM, YOU FILTHY HAIRBALL!

Snack hisses again and climbs quite ostentatiously onto Sebastian's shoulders, wrapping her body around his neck and stroking his face with her tail.

Lois: Really now? Very good! You are sleeping outside tonight!

Sebastian: Who exactly are you addressing, Kitten? To me or to Snack?

Lois: Don't provoke me, Wolf!

Lois spins on her heels, whipping the air with her hair, and returns to her seat. Sebastian, still carrying Snack on his shoulders, approaches her as well. When the laughter stops, he takes the floor.

Sebastian: Well, pack ... I think I've found the best solution to our problem.

Jared: No one doubted that, Alpha.

Sebastian: Thank you for your confidence, Beta. Let's see if I deserve it. That asshole Paul is in Greece now, isn't he?

Artemis: Yes.

Sebastian: And we don't want him to come here, do we?

Artemis: No.

Sebastian: Good. The best solution would be to somehow ban him from entering the country, but that's difficult, not to say impossible.

Stefan: What are you getting at, Wolf?

Sebastian: Give me a minute, Tiger. Don't be impatient. Now ... Since we can't stop him from coming here, we have to be ready for him if he decides to come.

Jace: Wait! I don't understand this. How can we do that?

Sebastian: We can't, but someone else can.

Alexander: Who?

Sebastian: Kyle.

Matt: Crocodile? How?

Sebastian: Listen to me. How can someone come here? By what mode of transportation, I mean.

Artemis: By airplane.

Sebastian: And where can a plane land?

Jason: At the airport.

Stefan: This damn trivia game is starting to get on my nerves!

Artemis: Shut up! It's funny! I like it.

Cecilia: I think so, too. Keep going, chief.

Sebastian: What is at every airport?

Lois: You mentioned Kyle, so ... Computer.

Sebastian: That's right! Well done, my Kitten!

Stefan: And what does that have to do with the asshole?

Lucida: It's very simple, Pretty Boy. Every passenger's name goes through the airport system. Kyle will hack that system and run a name recognition program, so, we'll know when the asshole's name comes up in the system and be waiting for him at the airport!

Sebastian: And we have a winner, ladies, and gentlemen! I love you, Lucy!

Lucida: I love you too, Wolf!

Matt: That's my girl! I knew I raised a freaking genius!

Lucida: Thank you, Daddy Matty!

Artemis: Well ... That's a perfect plan, but can this Kyle guy also run a facial recognition program to cover everything?

Stefan: Why not? He can do everything, but why this?

Artemis: Paul is smart. There's a good chance he's traveling under a different name. So, we need to cover that possibility as well.

Sebastian: Apparently, Lucy, you just found a strong opponent for gang leadership after my retirement.

Lucida: No! I'll never compete with my sister. We'll take over the gang together. Half and half. Isn't that right, sister?

Artemis: That goes without saying, sister!

Jace: I'm calling Kyle now.

Jace grabs his cell phone and dials Kyle's number as the others start talking to each other. Stefan stands up and walks towards Sebastian.

Stefan: Wolf ...?

Sebastian: What?

Stefan: When he comes, what are you going to do?

Sebastian: I'll try to talk to him and get him to leave Artemis alone.

Stefan: And if he doesn't agree?

Sebastian: Then we'll see.

Stefan: Wolf, please! Do whatever it takes. I ... I can't imagine what I'll do if she gets hurt.

Sebastian: Don't worry about it, Tiger. As much as I don't like it, I'll do whatever it takes to protect her. I promise.

Stefan: Thank you, Wolf. That's exactly what I wanted to hear.

Sebastian: Now go to her and stop worrying.

Stefan: Yes, chief.