Days Of OTMA's Lives: The Revival

[Tim]

Anichkov Palace, everyone is sitting down to dinner, when Alexei and Kole arriving, with little Marie.

Anastasia: Hey, what brings you two by?
Alexei: We heard Mashka was cooking tonight.
Kole: We can't miss one of her meals.
Maria: That's why I cooked enough for you two as well.
Alexei and Kole join in. The meal is a success.


Later...

Alexei: I noticed that Sam didn't join us. Where is she?
Olga: Where she's been for the past month, holed up in her room.
Kole: She's eating, I hope.
Tatiana: Yes, but she prefers to eat alone.
Anastasia: She's been like this ever since we got back from that trip into space.
Alexei: She's okay, I hope.
Tatiana: Physically, yes, she's fine. Believe me, I've checked. We think the problem is more mental.
Maria: Well, she did have all those amazing powers, and now she doesn't. Must be quite an adjustment to make.
Kole: Can I talk to her?
Tatiana: Sure, you can try.
Kole: Right. Heads upstairs.


Sam in lying on her bed, facing the far wall of her room, when Kole knocks and enters.

Kole: There you are.
Sam: I'd rather be alone, Kole.
Kole: So they've told me. However, unlike them, I can relate to your situation.
Sam: How so? You never had powers like I did.
Kole: No, but I know what it's like to be suddenly cut off from your own time. That I CAN relate to.
Sam: Kole...
Kole: No, hear me out. I've been where you are now, Sam. Trapped decades before I was even born. You know what it was like for me. However, I found some wonderful people who took me in, gave me a home. I have no regrets, Sam. I met my wonderful husband here, and now we have our beautiful daughter. I made a life for myself here, Sam, and there is no reason why you can't do that same.
Sam: Yeah, but it's strange. I used to be able to go back to 2011 whenever I wanted to, now I can't.
Kole: For good reason. Since you lost your powers, you would have been vulnerable to your enemies in that time. Heck they almost killed you, that is why Castiel brought you back here. I know you must miss your family, Sam, but I'm also sure they're happy that you're safe.
Sam: So...
Kole: I'm saying that there are people here that love and care about you, Sam. Don't shut them out now. You have some adjusting to do, and they're the ones that can help you, like they helped me.
Sam: Kole, you've given me something to seriously think about.
Kole: Good.

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**



The next day, in the kitchen...

Anastasia: I’m so bored today. I really have to find something to do.
Maria: Like what?
Anastasia: Like another Prank War. It’ll be so much fun.
Maria: You mean with Sam? Under the present circumstances, I don't think that would be appropriate.
Anastasia: Nah. Not with Sam, for the reason you just gave.
Maria: Well, who is your victim this time?
Anastasia: Hmmm… Let’s see.
Maria: Or maybe you could check on your children instead?
Anastasia: I just did. And Ivan is taking care of them. So coast is clear for fun. Sees Dmitri M passing in the corridor. I think I just found the perfect victim.
Maria: No, you mean Dmitri? Tanya will kill you, that’s sure.
Anastasia: That’s precisely the point, Mashka. So are you going to help me, like in the old times?
Maria: No, sorry. I prefer to stay alive, if you know what I mean. Besides, I have the lunch to prepare, so I can’t. This time you’re on your own, Nastya.
Anastasia: Don’t tell me you’re afraid of the Governess?
Tatiana: Walks in. Someone said my name?
Anastasia: Did the Goddess say something?
Tatiana: If I were a Goddess, I would not do that. Hits Anastasia on the arm.
Anastasia: hey, that wasn’t funny at all.
Tatiana: Oh I’m sorry, I didn’t want to hit you so hard, let me examine you.
Anastasia: Laughing so hard. I got you! It didn’t hurt a bit.
Tatiana: Hey it’s not funny, I was worried about you!
Anastasia: Now you got nothing to worry about, Dr Malama.
Tatiana: Still I want to examine you.
Anastasia: Running from the kitchen. You’re not going to. Ever!
Tatiana and Maria look at one another sighing.
Maria: She’s so making a fuss.
Tatiana: Yeah. Even though years have passed, still the same Imp.


Later…The Imp is spying on Dmitri Malama who’s going to enter in his room. He enters in his room and is going to sit at his desk to surf a little on his computer. But…

Dmitri M. WAAAAAAAAAAH! What’s the hell is that?
Anastasia: Hidden and smiling. Now you can say you just got punked.
Hearing Dmitri shouting, everyone goes to his room.
Tatiana: What’s going on, Dmitri?
Dmitri M: Look! My computer, My desk, My chair. Everything is cardboard!
Maria: Thinking. Nice start, Nastya, nice start.
Dmitri M: Angry. I know exactly who did that. I’m going to make her pay!
Tatiana: Look, Dmitri…
Dmitri M: Don’t try to stop me.
Tatiana: Listen…
Dmitri M: No! I don’t want to! I’ll find her right now and I’ll…
Tatiana: LET ME SPEAK! If you’re going on the war path, then we’ll be two.
Dmitri M: stunned. You’re… You’re going with me?
Tatiana: Yeah, it’s time someone teaches a lesson to the Prankster.
Anastasia: Still hidden. We’ll see about that! She goes away before someone sees her. At last, a little fun. Everything has been awfully quiet. The palace will be lively the new few days.


Dmitri M and Tatiana are searching everywhere in the Palace.

Dmitri M: Where is she?
Tatiana: I guess she heard us and she went into hiding.
Dmitri M: She doesn’t have to worry; we ARE going to find her.
They go outside and suddenly as they walk out the door, a huge pile of snow from the roof falls on them. They’re all white and covered with snow from head to foot. They look at each other : IMP!
Tatiana: ANASTASIA NICOLAIEVNA, You are so going to get it!
Dmitri M: Yeah, you’re so dead.
Anastasia: From the roof. Try to! I dare you.
Dmitri M: Picks up snow from the ground and throws a snowball at her. Don’t say it twice.
Snowball hits Anastasia in the head.
Tatiana: Not laughing anymore, are we?
Anastasia: I haven’t said my last word.
Tatiana/Dmitri M: Us neither.
Anastasia just runs away laughing out loud.
Tatiana: Now let’s go back to the house before we catch a cold.
As they go inside the house, Tatiana looks at Dmitri, she tries so hard not to laugh.
Dmitri M: What is it?
Tatiana: Bursts out laughing. You look like a snow man! Even your eyebrows are white, that makes you look so funny.
Dmitri M: Laughing too. I must say you’re the most beautiful snow woman I’ve ever met.
Tatiana: And you’re the most dashing Prince of Snow I’ve ever seen.
Dmitri M: Making a very exaggerated curtsy. I’m so glad to hear that.


Anastasia enters in Olga’s room. Olga’s holding little Alice...

Anastasia: Hey Olga! Can you please put down that daughter of yours and go with me. I need your help right now! It’s a case of extreme emergency.
Olga: It’s about that prank war of yours, isn’t it? Why don’t you go fetch Mashka instead?
Anastasia: She doesn’t want to. Afraid of the Governess.
Olga: You shouldn’t have targeted Tanya’s Dmitri… Now she will hang you if she can.
Anastasia: I’m not afraid of the danger! The question is, are you scared of her? I do need a partner more than ever now they’re both against me.
Olga: Me? Scared of her? Are you kidding? Come on, let’s go beat them. Dmitri, can you hold baby for a few minutes? I need to help Nastya. I will be right back.
Dmitri C-B: Oh my! You’re going on the prank war too?
Olga: Yeah, I’m so in on it.
Dmitri C-B: Right, I’ll take care of Alice while you’ll be on the front. He takes Alice in his arms. Come on, baby, let’s go see your brother and sister in the playroom.
Olga: OK. Now. Imp, what’s your plan?
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[Tim]

Tsarskoe Selo, Alexander Palace....


Nicholas: Looks up as Alexandra enters the study. What's going on?
Alexandra: I just got off the phone with Anichkov Palace. Apparently, Anastasia has started another prank war.
Nicholas: Surely not with Sam, considering her present state.
Alexandra: No, this time it's with Tatiana and her Dimitri.
Nicholas: What?
Alexandra: Yes, and it seems Tatiana can give as good as she gets.
Nicholas: Smiles. Even though they're grown women, sometimes their childhood comes through.
Alexandra: Maybe they're making up for lost time, Nicky. All the years we sheltered them from the world.
Nicholas: That could be it. Slowly gets up.
Alexandra: Concerned. Nicky, are you okay?
Nicholas: I'm fine, Alix, just showing my age. After all, I'm turning sixty this year. Hard to believe..
Alexandra: Hard to believe what?
Nicholas: That it's been ten years since the war ended and the world changed forever.
Alexandra: Those changes were good for us, Nicky.
Nicholas: Yes, that's true here in Russia. However, we know that other countries aren't so lucky. Germany is slowly falling into chaos, and look at what's happening in Italy with that Mussolini fellow stirring things up.
Alexandra: I know, Nicky, but we can't change it, we can only accept and prepare for what's to come.
Nicholas: Sighs. Yes, I know.


Anichkov Palace...

Sam emerges from her room.
Maria: Wow, you're out!
Sam: Yeah, I am. Kole was right, it's time for me to stop feeling sorry for myself and start living again.
Maria: Well, you better be careful.
Sam: How so?
Maria: I guess you don't know this yet, but Anastasia started a new Prank War against Tatiana and her Dimitri.
Sam: Yikes, I'll be sure to keep my head down!


Alexei and Kole's apartment...

Alexei: Hey, Kole, the next time we go to Anichkov, we better keep our heads down.
Kole: Why?
Alexei: Because. Explains about the new Prank War.
Kole: I'll keep that in mind. I don't want my hair full of pie again!

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**



Later, dinnertime at Anichkov Palace…


While Anastasia is not looking, Dmitri M puts something on her plate among the salad. It’s a spice.
She eats her salad while Dmitri M and Tatiana look on, preparing themselves to enjoy the show.
Dmitri M: Imp…
Anastasia: Eating the spice. What?
Tatiana: No nothing. It’s just you look to like this food a lot. What’s its name?
Anastasia: Suspiciously looking at them. What’s going on? Suddenly. WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH! MY GOD, IT BURNS!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! HEEEEELLPPPP! I NEED WATER RIGHT NOW!
Tatiana: I’ve just remember its name. It’s called Trinidad Moruga Scorpion. One of the hottest peppers in the world. Do you really believe that?
Anastasia: HAHAHAAAAAAAA! SHUT UP! I’M BURNING!
Ivan K: Gives her a glass of cold water. Here you are, Nastya.
Anastasia: YOU SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT A BUCKET OF WATER INSTEAD! A GLASS IS NOT ENOUGH!
They both rush to the kitchen looking for some more water.
Dmitri M: It was so much fun.
Tatiana: I agree. Revenge is so cool.
They both laugh and so does everyone at the table, except Olga who’s looking at them smirking.
Olga: Thinking. Enjoy it when you still can, the Imp is sure to strike back.
Ivan and Anastasia come back from the kitchen. Anastasia looks better.
Maria: You look better, Imp.
Anastasia: Yeah, and now the fun begins.
Tatiana: As she is eating her own salad. Wh… What is that thing in MY salad? She looks more closely at it. NO! ANASTASIA, THIS TIME IT’S OFFICIAL, I’M GOING TO KILL YOU!
Anastasia: Playing innocent. What’s wrong dear sister?
Tatiana: DO I HAVE EYESIGHT PROBLEMS OR IS THIS REALLY A SNAIL IN MY SALAD?
Anastasia: Examines it. I’m afraid it’s indeed a snail. I wonder how it got there.
Maria: I can assure the salad was clean when I prepared it.
Dmitri M: Honey, it’s just a snail. Take it off and you can eat your salad. Don’t let the Imp push your buttons down.
Tatiana: YOU EXPECT ME TO EAT MY SALAD AFTER THAT? THIS… THIS THING MUST HAVE PUT SLIME ALL OVER MY FOOD! THERE’S NO WAY I'M EATING IT!
Olga: It’s not slime, it’s mucus. Do you know what mucus is?
Tatiana: OLGA! ONE MORE WORD AND I’LL…
Olga: It’s a viscid slippery secretion that is …
Tatiana: SHUT UP!
Olga: Do you think mucus adds flavor to the salad? Just curious.
Tatiana: I… I…
Olga: But I’m sure if you put some salt on it, you won’t feel the taste of it…
Tatiana: Looks green. I think I’m going be sick. If you’ll excuse me, I…Rushes to the bathroom.
Dmitri M: Honey, are you ill? Tatiana, wait! Follows her.
Dmitri C-B: It was you Nastya, wasn’t it?
Anastasia: no, not me. Well, to tell the truth, not me alone.
Ivan S: You had help?
Dmitri C-B: Oh, I see. Smiles to his wife.
Olga: Smiles back. Funny when you think that Dr. Malama can bear doing operations, yet a snail makes her ill.
Anastasia: Well, what you said would have made anyone sick.
Maria: Ditto. I’m not hungry anymore.
Ivan K: I am. This whole peppers and snail story opened my appetite.
Ivan S: Me too. What about you Dmitri?
Dmitri C-B: Yeah, as long as there’s no snail in my food.
Olga: Hey, I wouldn’t do that to my own husband.
Dmitri C-B: I know. I wasn’t thinking of you. Looks at Anastasia.
Anastasia: Don't look at me.
Ivan S: That’s good for you cause you’ll be in trouble otherwise.
Anastasia: I didn’t say I didn’t prank you.
Ivan S: What? Anxiously examines his salad.
Anastasia: I was kidding, there’s nothing in your plate either. And Ivan mine, don’t ask, you already know the answer.
Ivan K: I said nothing. I know my Comrade Imp too well. You would not do that to me.
Anastasia: It’s true. I wouldn’t.
Maria: Nastya, you didn’t say anything about me. Does it mean THERE IS something in my plate?
Anastasia: You’re afraid, aren’t you? No there isn’t. I just pranked Tatiana. By the way, where is she? Still in the bathroom?
Olga: I’m gonna check on her.
Maria: But there’s already her Dmitri.
Olga: I know. Still I want to make sure she’s fine.


Later, Alexandra calls Tatiana...

Alexandra: Are you okay, Tatiana? Maria told me you were not feeling well during dinner.
Tatiana: I’m fine, Mama. I was a little sick, but now I’m much better.
Alexandra: A little? According to Mashka, it wasn’t a little…
Tatiana: I’m fine now. So let’s forget it.
Alexandra: Was it really because of that little snail you saw on your plate?
Tatiana: So Mashka told you that too. Hearing her mother laughing on the phone. Mama, are you making fun of me?
Alexandra: Sorry, but it’s kind of funny though. It was just a snail.
Tatiana: Well, I didn’t feel sick before Olga opened her mouth. Apparently Maria skipped that part of the story.
Alexandra: What did she say?
Tatiana: She made quite a speech about mucus and its taste. I begged her to shut up, but she didn’t want to listen.
Alexandra: What about that spice story with Anastasia? It was a bit cruel to put it on her plate.
Tatiana: Yes, I know, but seeing the look on her face, it was priceless! I’m sure now she would think twice before doing any more pranks.
Alexandra: Sure. If you don’t count the snail.
Tatiana: Okay, you got a point. She will NEVER stop. Sighs. Nastya just may have ruined escargot for me.
Alexandra: What?
Tatiana: Nothing. Just commenting on how sneaky the Imp can be.
Alexandra: You know how your sister is. She’s just can’t help it.
Tatiana: By the way, what do you think of taking a cup of tea together?
Alexandra: It’s a great idea. When?
Tatiana: How about tomorrow after my shift?
Alexandra: It’s perfect.


Meanwhile...

Dmitri C-B: Olga, can we talk for a minute?
Olga: Of course, what’s it all about?
Dmitri C-B: I’ve been thinking a lot recently. You know, about Alexei and Kole, it’s nice they have an apartment. Just them and little Marie. I like the idea.
Olga: Me too. Having some privacy when you’re married is important, and this palace is already crowded.
Dmitri C-B: I’ve been thinking of that. That’s why it’d be nice for us to have our own house.
Olga: Dmitri, we already have one. Anichkov Palace is a lovely place and all of our family is here. Besides, do you really want to separate the children from their cousins? They would be heartbroken if we move.
Dmitri C: Look, we won’t be far. We’ll choose an apartment close to the palace so that the kids will be able to see their cousins every day. They’ll stay in the same school, and we’ll visit the others any time we want, so it’ll be exactly the same as if we were still living here.
Olga: I still don’t understand why you want to leave. Living here has never been a problem for you before.
Dmitri C-B: Yes, but don’t you think it’d be nice to be just the five of us?
Olga: NO! Leaves the room.
Dmitri C-B Runs after her. Olga, I’m sorry, I didn’t want to upset you. Olga! She doesn’t answer. Oh my, this isn’t good.

[Tim]

Alexei and Kole are having a private dinner of their own at their apartment...

Kole: Did you hear the latest on the Prank War?
Alexei: No, I haven't. What's happened?
Kole: Well. Fills him in on the spice and snail incidents.
Alexei: Yikes. I guess Tatiana won't be wanting escargot anytime soon.
Kole: I like escargot myself.
Alexei: You do. Well, then, we should go to that new French Restaurant that just opened a few blocks from here. Jacques's Bistro, I believe it's called.
Kole: I'd love it.
Alexei: It's a date then.
A knock is heard at the door.
Kole: I wonder who that could be. Gets up and answers the door. Sam is there. Sam!
Sam: Can I come in?
Kole: Sure, you don't even have to ask. Steps aside and Sam enters.
Alexei: Hey, Sam, what brings you here?
Sam: One, I wanted to get out of the line of fire of the Prank War.
Alexei: Understandable.
Sam: Two, I wanted to thank Kole here.
Kole: So you've taken my advice.
Sam: Yeah, I realized that you were right. I have to get out and start living again. Okay, I may not have my powers anymore, but I still have my life.
Kole: Now, that's more like it.
Sam: Do either of you mind if I stay here a little while.
Alexei: Of course not, Sam.
Kole: I'll set a plate for you.


Anichkov Palace...

Maria: What's got Olga so worked up?
Tatiana: I don't know, she won't discuss it.
Anastasia: Maybe we should put the Prank War on hold until we find out.
Tatiana: Agreed, Imp, but let me tell you that you're NOT off the hook for that snail thing.
Anastasia: Okay, I consider myself duly warned. Now, let's go find Olga.




***Jacques's Bistro gets its inspiration from the 1970's and 80's sitcom, Three's Company. In that show, the character of Jack Tripper, opens a restaurant called Jack's Bistro, hence the name here, with Jacques being the French version of Jack.***

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**

And so...

Anastasia: Hey, Olga, what's going on? What's got you all worked up?
Olga: It’s Dmitri, he’s talking crazy. He wants us to move out of the palace.
Tatiana: Why does your Dmitri want to leave the palace? It wasn’t a problem for him before.
Olga: That’s what I told him. However, if it’s not a problem for him now, it’s still one for me. I don’t want to leave here. Yes, we're all married and have our own families, but we're sisters! We've always stuck together, through good times and bad. When everything went to Hell in 1917, we stayed together. We stayed together then, we're staying together now.
Maria: So why don’t you explain him that you would rather stay here?
Olga: He won’t listen to me, he’s so stubborn sometimes.
Anastasia: Reminds me of someone we all know. Looks at Olga.
Maria: Olga, try to talk to him anyway, Nastya, you know what, sometimes it’s better if you don’t speak at all. You’re not helping right now.
Anastasia: But I only said …
Maria: That’s the problem.
Anastasia: Okay, geez.
Olga: Right, I’ll try to talk to him when he comes back.


Meanwhile...

Dmitri M: What’s going on? You seem rather down.
Dmitri C-B: Olga is pretty mad at me. We’ve just had an argument.
Dmitri M: What was the problem?
Dmitri C-B: Dude, I don’t really want to talk about that.
Dmitri M: I understand. Anyway, the guys and I are planning to go into town today. Do you want to join us?
Dmitri C-B: Yeah, I need to clear my head.


Later, the guys have gone out, picking up Alexei along the way...

Dmitri C-B: This bowling party did me good! Now let’s get a drink. I’m thirsty.
Ivan K: I don’t think that's a good idea. Remember last time we overindulged. Our wives will have our heads if we do it again.
Alexei: Besides, aren't you in enough trouble with Olga already?
Dmitri C-B: Last time we drank a little too much. This time we’ll be careful.
Ivan S: Okay, but only a few drinks and then we go home.
Alexei: Guys, I’m not sure…
Dmitri M: Come on, it won’t hurt you.
Alexei: Reluctantly. All right, but I'm sticking to Pepsi, if no one minds.


A couple of hours later…

Dmitri C-B: Hic... See! We drank only one bo...bottle of vodka. Our wives w…won…won’t… even notice…
Dmitri M: Giv… give me the keys, I…I’ll hic… drive!
Dmitri C-B: No way! It’s m... me and n…no one else! It’s hic… my car!
Dmitri M: You… you’re… you’re… hic… drunk! You c-c-can’t… drive!
Dmitri C-B: Ss-so…ss-so… are you! And hic…you c-c-can’t dri-ve either!
Ivan S: Guys, guys, I drank very little, I’ll drive.
Dmitri M: Hic…Okay! They get in the car and Ivan S starts driving.
Alexei: To the Ivan's. I don’t want be the Dmitri's when Olga and Tatiana find out about this. At least you two were careful. However, those two drank almost the whole bottle between them. They're really going to be in the doghouse when they get home.
Ivan K: Yeah, they'll probably have to emigrate to avoid the wrath of their wives.
Alexei: Guys, we can’t let Olga and Tatiana see them like that. Let’s stay out an hour or two more before going home. Perhaps we can find a diner and get some hot coffee into those two. That might help.
Ivan K: Okay, you’re right. Let’s do that.
Ivan S: Yeah, it’s better for everyone if they don’t get caught.
Alexei: I'll text Kole that I’ll be out later than expected.

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Alexei and Kole's apartment...

Kole: Gets Alexei's text. Uh oh!
Sam: What is it, Kole?
Kole: I just got a text from Alexei. Seems the Dimitri's overindulged themselves again. Fills Sam in on the details.
Sam: I thought they learned their lesson after they got drunk during that reunion with their war buddies. Their wives gave them the Arctic chill after that.
Kole: Well, the Ivan's were careful, so they're okay. However, the two D's are not so lucky. Alexei says their going to try and get some hot coffee into the two of them before they go home.
Sam: That might help. Mind you, there was a time when I could use my powers to cure them, but those days are over.
Kole: I know. However, they're just going to have to be cured the old fashioned way. How does that saying go: Actions have consequences.
Sam: Smiles. Something Olga has heard more times than she care to remember. How about Alexei, is he okay?
Kole: He just had Pepsi. Remember that time he got drunk after I lost our first baby,
Sam: Yeah, I remember. I also remember the hangover he had.
Kole: Well, that was enough to convince him that alcohol wasn't for him. He hasn't touched a drop since.
Sam: At least someone learned from their past mistake.


Later, at Anichkov Palace...

Tatiana: Where are the guys? They should have been back ages ago.
Maria: I hope they weren't in an accident.
Anastasia: No, we'd have heard something if they were.
Olga: Then where are they? Dimitri can't avoid me forever. We ARE going to have to talk about this moving out business.
They hear the car pull up.
Anastasia: That must be them now.


The guys have come in when the ladies see them. Thanks to come coffee, both Dimitri's are now more sober.

Olga: Where have you all been? It's been hours!
Dimitri C-B: Uh, we had some trouble.
Alexei: Under his breath. We sure did.
Ivan S: Our car broke down. We had to take to the garage to get fixed.
Maria: And you didn't think to text or call us.
Ivan S: We forgot.
Ivan K: We were so busy with the car we lost track of time.
Anastasia: Well, you still should have called us.
Ivan K: You're right, Comrade Imp, we should have. Sorry.
Alexei: Glances at his watch. Well, look at the time, I better be going. He heads out the door, passing Sam as she returns home.
Sam: What's going on?
Tatiana: The guys just told us they've been having some car trouble. That's why they're late.
Sam: Knows the truth, but goes along. Well, I guess these things happen. I'm off to bed now. Goes upstairs.
Ivan S: So, are we forgiven?
Maria: Yeah, you are, this time. However, should it happen again, PLEASE call us.
Dimitri M: We will, promise.
The guys all sigh in relief, knowing their off the hook.

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**

The next day...

Tatiana: Dmitri, I've thought about that snail incident, and you know what?
Dmitri M: No, but go ahead.
Tatiana: I have strong suspicions that someone helped the Imp. It was physically impossible for her to put that thing in my plate. She was in the kitchen at that moment and couldn't be in two places at once.
Dmitri M: Maybe she put it before dinner.
Tatiana: Impossible. Remember what Mashka said, the salad was clean when she prepared it. You would have to be the Invisible Woman if you wanna play with food in HER kitchen. The salad stays in that room until it's served with dinner.
Dmitri M: So somebody put the snail while we were eating.
Tatiana: The best time to do so was while Nastya was in the kitchen screaming for water. We were all laughing; we didn’t pay very much attention to our plates.
Dmitri M: But who did that?
Tatiana: Who do you think? It’s quite obvious. Who were sitting next to me?
Dmitri M: I was at your right, but I know it wasn’t me, and the one at your left was...
Dmitri M/ Tatiana: OLGA!


Later...

Olga is sitting reading a book, when Tatiana walks in.
Tatiana: Has one hand behind her back. Ha, there you are, my dear sister, I was looking for you.
Olga: No really?
Tatiana: Indeed.
Olga: Notices that Tatiana is keeping one hand behind her back. What are you hiding behind your back? A gift for me?
Tatiana: Yes, it is. I baked it just for you.
Olga: How sweet. Any particular reason for this?
Tatiana: Just wanted to show you. Throws the pie in Olga’s face. That I’m not a fool. I know you put that snail in my salad. Also, this is also for your stupid speech right after.
Tatiana runs off with Olga hot on her heels.
Olga: TATIANA, I SWEAR WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU...
Tatiana: Yeah, yeah! If you want to catch me, talk less and run faster. You’re as fast as a snail.
Olga: YOU’LL SEE HOW A SNAIL CAN RUN FAST! Sprints and is about to catch up, but Tatiana escapes and rushes up the stairs.
Tatiana: From the top of the stairs. Olga, I love your make-up, but I have to say that you put on a little too much of it. What an unusual idea to use pie as a make-up. However, you look perfect with it.
Olga: Starts up the stairs. YOU’RE DEAD!
Tatiana: You couldn’t be more beautiful. As for myself, I prefer to stick to more traditional ways. Sees Olga is closing in. I’d love to continue this sisterly conversation, but I don’t want to risk my life. So if you don’t mind, I’m going to retire to my room. Rushes into her room and closes the door.
Olga: At the door. YOU CAN’T HIDE FOREVER! SOONER OR LATER I’LL TAKE MY REVENGE!
Tatiana: From the other side of the door. This is already a revenge. MINE!

[Tim]

Alexei and Kole's apartment...

Alexei: Looks up as Kole enters the room. How's Marie?
Kole: Sits down next to him. Finally asleep.
Alexei: Good. So, what's up with Sam? I notice that the two of you have been talking a lot lately.
Kole: Oh, that's because I can relate to her. I've been where she is now.
Alexei: You mean trapped in the past, cut off from your own time.
Kole: Nods. Yeah, I know how that felt. Of course, it wasn't exactly the same. When I got back here, I was here to stay.
Alexei: Where as upon Sam could travel back and forth at will.
Kole: Yes, and now she can't. I supposed that's the big difference. Sam has to get used to the fact that this is now her time, not 2011.
Alexei: Well, that's possible. You made the adjustment.
Kole: That's exactly what I told her.
Alexei: Looks like you made an impact, since Sam has finally left her bedroom.
Kole: I know. Let's hope it stays that way.


Tsarskoe Selo...

Alexandra: It's nice to have tea with you, Tatiana.
Tatiana: Yes, it is, Mama. Besides, it's safer for me here right now.
Alexandra: How so?
Tatiana: Well. Explains about the pie incident.
Alexandra: Oh, Tanya, you didn't.
Tatiana: I did. You should have seen Olga's face, Mama! Laughs.
Alexandra: Laughs, despite herself. Yes, I can see that now. It's nice..
Tatiana: What is, Mama?
Alexandra: That the four of you can have such fun now, enjoying life. Makes me regret keeping all of you hidden away from the world for so long.
Tatiana: Mama. that was a different time.
Alexandra: I know. So, how are things going to work out between you and Olga now.
Tatiana: Oh, I'm sure we'll be fine.
Alexandra: Good, because I'm sure your father would not want another pie accidentally in his face...

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**


Back at Anichkov Palace...


Olga: We need to talk about that moving out thing.
Dmitri C-B: Olga, I know you don’t like this idea, but...
Olga: Dimitri, I don’t want to be separated from my sisters. We four always lived together, although, right now, I’d gladly strangle Tatiana if I get the chance.
Dmitri C-B: Why do you want to do that?
Olga: Because of a divergence of opinions on makeup.
Dmitri C-B: Puzzled. Huh?
Olga: Forget it, it’s not important.
Dmitri C-B: Olga, this idea means a lot to me. However, I don’t want you to be heartbroken. If you really want to stay here, I'll drop it.
Olga: It means that much to you? Dimitri, if you don’t want me to be unhappy, then I don't want you to be. If this is so important to you, I will give it some serious thought. Although, I’d prefer it if we stayed here.


The next day…

Olga: Maria, can you take care of the children for a few hours?
Maria: No problem. What have you got planned?
Olga: Dimitri and I are going into town to see some apartments.
Maria: I thought you didn’t want to move out?
Olga: I still don’t, but I love Dimitri, and this idea means so much to him. Notices that Maria remains silent. What’s wrong?
Maria: Nothing. I’m fine.
Olga: Mashka, I know you better than that. I can see you’re upset. However, nothing is settled. I haven’t made up my mind yet.
Maria: Sighs. Olga?
Olga: Yes?
Maria: Please take your time before making any decision, okay?
Olga: I will.


A short time later...

Anastasia: Maria, what’s wrong? You seem very upset.
Maria: It’s Olga. She talks about moving out.
Tatiana: I thought she told us she didn’t want to.
Maria: I guess she's changed her mind. She said she hasn't made up her mind yet. However, she and Dimitri are in town to look at apartments.
Anastasia: How can she do that to us? We have always been together, no matter what happened. I can’t imagine the palace without her. They don't call us OTMA for nothing.
Maria: Sam, what can we do? There has to be a way to stop her.
Sam: I’m as upset as you all, but she’s a grown up, married woman. Even if I still had my powers, I would not interfere. The choice is hers to make.
Anastasia: Maybe we can speak to her, try to make her see reason.
Tatiana: I can’t believe she’s thinking of moving out. She didn’t even mention it to me.
Sam: With that pie incident, you were avoiding her, remember?
Tatiana: Okay, you got a point. However, I’m still very angry at her for that stupid idea.
Maria: I understand how you feel, but if we want to convince her to stay, we’ll have to talk to her VERY quietly. Otherwise, she’ll get angry too and things will only get worse.
Anastasia: I don’t see how things could be worse. Olga is talking about moving out, remember?
Sam: Mashka’s right. If you want Olga to change her mind, don’t shout at her or you can be sure she WILL move out.

[Tim]

Anastasia: Tanya, I think we should suspend the Prank War until this is sorted out.
Tatiana: I agree, Nastya, this is serious. We're talking about a family member close to us leaving.
Sam: Well, I must point out that Alexei moved out. None of you had a problem with that.
Maria: That was different, Sam. Don't get me wrong, we love our brother. However, he wasn't.... I mean....
Sam: He's not part of OTMA.
Maria: That's it. We're the four sisters, the Big Pair and the Little Pair, we've always been together, always.
Sam: I understand. However, as I said, we can talk to Olga about this, but the choice ultimately is hers.


Alexei and Kole's apartment...

Alexei: What's that you're reading there?
Kole: I letter from Vlad and Natalia.
They think of the two former servants from Anichkov Palace, who had fallen in love, gotten married, and then, with their respective families, had emigrated to Canada to make a new start.
Alexei: How are they doing in Canada?
Kole: Great, they settled in Saskatchewan. There is a large Russian émigré community there, and they fit right in.
Alexei: That's good to hear. Speaking of moving, I just got a text from Nastya. Apparently, Olga and her Dimitri are out looking at apartments.
Kole: Are they really going to move out?
Alexei: No one is sure, Kole, at least not yet.
Kole: How are the others taking it.
Alexei: Not good. The four of them have always been together, Kole, since they were little. Having Olga leave would be like losing a limb.
Kole: Well, from what you've just said, nothing is decided just yet.
Alexei: Yeah, they're going to talk to Olga about this. Hopefully, whatever choice she makes, it will be the right one.


Meanwhile, Olga gets back to Anichkov Palace....

Tatiana: Well?
Olga: Sorry, but the jury is still out.
Anastasia: Well, Olga, I hope you make the right choice.
Maria: Nastya...
Anastasia: What? I'm not saying anything.
Olga: This is so hard.
Sam: We need to take time to clear our heads. I was thinking...
Maria: Thinking of what?
Sam: Actually, I was kicking this idea around before I had to go back to 2011. Then I was in that coma all that time.
Tatiana: Don't remind us.
Sam: Anyway, I was thinking we should go on a camping trip.
Anastasia: All of us?
Sam: No, this will be a women only trip.
Maria: Sounds fun.
Anastasia: Sure, why not.
Tatiana: I'm sure I can get time off from the Center. Turns to Olga. Olga?
Olga: Well, okay. What about the children?
Maria: The guys, plus Mama and Papa, can watch them.
Anastasia: What about Kole?
Sam: I'll call her and ask if she wants to come.


Alexei and Kole's apartment...

Kole: On the phone. Sure, I'm in.
Alexei: What's going on?
Kole: Hangs up. That was Sam, she proposed a camping trip.
Alexei: Hey, sounds good. I'll...
Kole: Not so fast, Alexei. This trip will be for women only. No men.
Alexei: None?
Kole: Nope. Of course, if you don't want me to go..
Alexei: No, you deserve a break, Kole. I can watch Marie until you get back.
Kole: Great. I'll call Sam back and tell her.


Tsarskoe Selo...

Alexandra: Nicky, I have news.
Nicholas: What is it?
Alexandra: Apparently, our four daughters, Kole, and Sam are going on a women only camping trip.
Nicholas: Don't worry, Alix, they can look after themselves.
Alexandra: That's just it, Nicky, I'm not worried. Strange how that is.
Nicholas: Nothing strange about it, Sunny. It just shows that you've accepted that they're all grown up.
Alexandra: Yes, I guess that's true. I hope they have a nice trip. They would like us to help out with the children while they're gone.
Nicholas: Of course, I would be happy to spend time with our grandchildren.
Alexandra: I'll call Anichkov Palace back and let them know...


***Vlad and Natalia are two minor characters from the original Days. Since I have no further plans for these two, I've sent them off to my country, Canada.***


A couple of days later, the women have left on their trip. At Anichkov Palace...

Alexei: Well, I hope they have fun.
Ivan S: Me too.
Dimitri C-B is quiet.
Dimitri M: Hey Dimitri, you okay?
Dimitri C-B: It's this whole moving out thing. Why is Olga fighting me on it?
Alexei: Because that would separate her from her three sisters.
Dimitri C-B: And?
Alexei: And that's it. You have to remember that, growing up, all of us were kept sheltered from the world. Lacking any real friends, my sisters turned to each other. That's why they became closer to each other than most siblings are.
Ivan S: Family bonds like that can be hard to break.
Alexei: Exactly. Even though things are different now, that sisterly bond remains.
Dimitri C-B: Sometimes I forget how shielding you all were in the old Empire.
Alexei: Well, for me, it's understandable, since I was so ill.
Ivan K: We should all count ourselves lucky. In the old days, none of our wives would have been permitted to marry us, because we weren't royalty.
Alexei: Just as Kole would not have been permitted to marry me for the same reason.
Dimitri M: Thankfully, Russia's come a long way since that time.
Alexei: Yes, it has. However, to get back to my point, The bond my sisters have was formed in that time, and it looks like that is one thing that might not be possible to leave behind.


In the woods, OTMA, Kole, and Sam have set up camp. The Big Pair are in one tent, the Little Pair in another, Kole and Sam are in the third...

Kole: This is perfect.
Maria: I agree.
Tatiana: Sits down by the fire they've built. Well, all the medical supplies are in order.
Anastasia: Tatiana, we're here to have fun. Relax.
Olga: Just the doctor in her, right Tanya.
Tatiana: You can never be too careful, Olga. Remember that road trip we took a few years ago, when you fractured your wrist.
Olga: Yeah, I know. I remember how stubborn I was.
Anastasia: In mock shock. You, stubborn, Olga? No way!
Olga: Keep it up, Nastya, just keep it up!
Sam is silent.
Maria: Sam, are you okay?
Sam: I'm fine. It's just...
Kole: Just what?
Sam: I still miss my powers, however, maybe it's time I told you all the truth. I lost them because of my pride and arrogance.
Tatiana: How so?
Sam: The reason I had to go back to 2011 was because some Vampire Hunters were attacking Mystic Falls.
Anastasia: Where your vampire friends live. The ones that inspired those Vampire Diaries novels.
Sam: Yes, that's it. Anyway, when I got there, I, along with my friends were able to drive them off. However...
Maria: Yes?
Sam: I got it into my head that I could take on every Vampire Hunter I could find. I turned myself into a one women vigilante force.
Tatiana: And you began to hunt them down.
Sam: Yeah, I did. In so doing, I made myself Public Enemy No. 1 for every Vampire Hunter on the planet. My family and friends tried to warn me, but I wouldn't listen, I was too stubborn.
Maria: Sounds like someone we know. Glances at Olga.
Sam: Yeah, I guess that's true. Anyway, you all know what happened next. The hunters laid a trap for me in that building, but I didn't see it until too late. In no time, they were all over me. I realize then that I probably wasn't going to get out of it alive, so I decided to take as many of them with me as a could. I channeled all my powers into one big surge and...
Anastasia: Boom!
Sam: That's it. As you all know, I survived, but my powers were gone forever. I don't remember much after that.
Tatiana: I can answer that. Castiel found you, realized you were now powerless, and brought you back to this time to keep you safe. You were in a coma for almost a year.
Kole: Until you woke up on my space shuttle.
Sam: I guess a lesson was learned, don't let pride and arrogance blind you to reason. If I had listened, I would still have my powers. However, I made my bed, now I must sleep in it.
All are silent, absorbing Sam's words..



Later, everyone is asleep, except Kole, who is outside, looking up at the stars. Maria joins her...

Maria: Can't sleep?
Kole: No, I just wanted to look at the night sky. Amazing how many stars you can see once you're away from the city lights. Begins pointing some out. That's Polaris, the north star. There's Altar, there's Cygnus, there's Deneb.
Maria: That is lots of stars. I can see why you became an astronaut, Kole.
Kole: Yeah. I was happy to take all of you into space.
Maria: That was so cool.
Kole: Of course, we can't tell anyone. Humanity is not supposed to go into space for a few decades yet.
Maria: Still, it was fun.
Kole: Yes, it was. Perhaps...
Maria: Yes?
Kole: I might take the shuttle up again someday. Maybe even fly it to Mars this time.
Maria: Mars!?
Kole: Yeah, it's in range of my shuttle.
Maria: I wonder what Mars is like?
Kole: Well, contrary to what many in this time say, Maria, it's uninhabited. No Martians wanting to shoot death rays, waiting to take over Earth.
Maria: Like in War Of The Worlds.
Kole: Yep. Smiles. I'm still grateful you arranged for me to meet H.G. Wells.
Maria: Hey, no problem. Yawns. Well, I'm heading back to bed.
Kole: Me too.

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**

Meanwhile, back at Anichkov Palace...


Ivan S: Baby Mikhail is crying in his arms. Shhh... Don’t cry. Daddy is here. Another baby’s cry is heard. Oh no, not Irene too. These two are driving me crazy.
Little Nicholas: Daddy, can you help me with my math problem? I can’t solve it.
Ivan S: I can’t right now, buddy, I’m busy with the twins. Ask Uncle Dimitri instead.
Dmitri M: Maths? Me? You’re kidding! Go and see Uncle Ivan. He’s very good at maths.
Little Nicholas: Where is he?
Dmitri M: In the nursery. He’s playing with Paul.
Little Nicholas: Okay. Leaves the room.
Ivan S: Thanks for nothing, Dimitri.
Dimitri M: You’re welcome.
Ivan S: By the way, you’re so lucky. Your twins never seem to cry.
Dimitri M: Yeah, they’re little angels.
Ivan S: I don’t know which way to turn with mine. When one is quiet, the other begins to cry. And when that one finally calms down, then it’s the other who starts to cry.
Dimitri M: I’ve been there too, with my first ones. And they were three! Fortunately, these twins are much quieter than the older ones were when they were that age.
Ivan S: The other Dimitri is lucky too, one child at a time. Can’t say the same thing for me, you, and Nastya’s Ivan. Then there are Alexei and Kole, who only have one, so far, that is.
Dimitri M: Yeah. If someone had told me that my first children would be triplets...
Ivan S: Speaking of them, your little Victoria, she’s a real miniature Governess. It makes me laugh.
Dimitri M: She’s just like her mother. She even helps me with the babies. She's a real Godsend .


In the nursery...

Little Nicholas: Uncle Ivan, Uncle Dimitri said you’re very good at maths. Can you help me with my homework?
Ivan K: Why don’t you ask your father instead?
Little Nicholas: He can’t. He’s busy with Mikhail and Irene.
Ivan K: Alright then. Let me see your problem.

[Tim]

Soon, Nicholas and Alexandra arrive...

Older children: Grandmother! Grandfather! All run up to them.
Nicholas: So, how have you all been?
Victoria: Fine, grandfather. The others acted up at times, but I kept them in line.
Alexandra: Victoria, you remind me more and more of your mother every day!
The Dimitri's and Ivan's enter the room.
Alexandra: So, how are things going?
Dimitri M: Fine, as you can see. We're had some interesting moments here.
Nicholas: I see. Well, Alix, and I came to help.
Ivan S: Thank you. I see already that the children are happy to have you here.


A little while later, Alexandra is talking with Olga's daughter, Elizabeth...

Elizabeth: Grandmother, have you heard? Papa wants us to move out of Anichkov Palace.
Alexandra: I know, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: Mama doesn't want to go, and neither do I.
Alexandra: You don't?
Elizabeth: No, I don't want us to leave our aunts, uncles, and cousins. I'd miss them.
Alexandra: Your Uncle Alexei and Aunt Kole moved out, remember.
Elizabeth: I know, but it's not the same.
Alexandra: How so?
Elizabeth: Mama has told me stories of how she and my aunts were always together, even in the bad times. How when they were growing up, they were always together. They were always OTMA to the rest of the world.
Alexandra: That's true, Elizabeth, but they grew up in a different world than the one you're growing up in.
Elizabeth: That doesn't matter to me. Mama doesn't want to leave, and so I don't want to leave either. My decision is final.
Alexandra: Thinking to herself. Well, Elizabeth sure does take after her mother!

[Tim]

The next morning, back with OTMASK...


Kole: Maria, your breakfast was great, as always. My compliments to the chef.
Maria: You're too kind.
Tatiana: I agree with Kole.
The others pay similar compliments.
Olga: So, what are we going to do today.
Anastasia: I don't know about the rest of you, but I think a hike through the woods would be nice.
Sam: I agree.


And so...

Tatiana: Let's be careful now, we don't want to get too far from our camp and get lost.
Kole: Don't worry, I'm memorizing several reference points.
Anastasia: That military training again?
Kole: It does come in handy.
Olga laughs.
Tatiana: What's so funny, Olga?
Olga: I was just remembering how my Dimitri reacted when he found out Kole had been in the U.S. military. He said women had no place in the military.
Anastasia: Oh yeah, I remember. Then Sam put him in his place!
Sam: He had it coming. No offense, Olga.
Olga: None taken. He deserved to be taken down a peg or two for those remarks.
Kole: I guess this was when I just arrived in this time.
Tatiana: Yes, you were still at my Center.
Maria: Poor Dimitri, it took him ages to live it down, Sam knocked him cold.
Sam: I didn't mean to, but he caught me my surprise.
Anastasia: Still, it was funny. I guess it was his ego that took the real beating.
Sam: I guess so.
Kole: Speaking of the guys, I wonder how things are going back at the palace.
Maria: I got a text from my Ivan. Apparently, the children are keeping the guys busy.
Anastasia: Sounds just like them.
Maria: But little Victoria is keeping most of them in line.
Tatiana: That's my girl.
Kole: Governess: The Next Generation.
They all laugh.


That evening, they are all back at the camp...

Tatiana: What's that book you're reading, Olga?
Olga: Oh, this one. Well....
Maria: Why are you hiding it?
Anastasia: Yeah, what's the big secret?
Olga: I don't want Sam to see this.
Kole: Emerges from her and Sam's tent. Well, she's taking a nap. So I think you can share it with the rest of us.
Olga: Okay. Shows them the book, it's Mein Kampf.
Tatiana: That's Hitler's book! Why are you reading that!?
Olga: As they say 'Know thy enemy.'
Maria: That's true.
Olga: You have got to read this to believe it. Hitler lays out everything he stands for in this book, yet the German people are STILL going to make him their leader. It's unbelievable.
Kole: Don't forget, Olga, that most people today don't have an inside track on the future like we do. Writing about something is very different than actually carrying it out. It's possible that those who have read the book simply can't grasp the concept of Hitler's policies actually being put into effect.
Anastasia: But we know it's going to happen.
Kole: Yes, Anastasia, WE do, but the rest of the world doesn't. Right now, it's just an idea, a concept. Nothing more.
Maria: I can see why you'd want to keep this from Sam. She's already been through that Hell once, and now she's gonna live through it again.
Tatiana: That's right, a younger version of herself, from the future, will be at one of those horrible death camps. She'll meet that evil doctor, what was his name again?
Kole: Josef Mengele.
Tatiana: That's right. It still makes me sick to know that man will call himself a doctor. He has NO right to the title.
Maria: Once again, we know that. However, the rest of the world doesn't. Heck, right now I'll bet Mengele himself doesn't know what he will become.
Kole: A lot of them probably don't right now.
Anastasia: I saw something on television, shortly before we left. Some German veterans of the war were going around saying that Germany should have won.
Kole: That's part of the problem, Anastasia. Many in the German military feel that they were "stabbed in the back" by the government at the end of the war. If you ask any of them, they'll tell you that Germany was winning.
Maria: But they weren't.
Kole: Yes, but these people don't see it that way. In their minds, Germany was on the cusp if victory, only to have it snatched away. Hitler will build on that feeling, only he will have them go looking for someone to blame. And the Jews will make a convenient target.
Tatiana: And we know what that will lead to.
At that point, Sam comes out of the tent.
Sam: What are you all talking about?
Olga: Quickly hides the book. Uh, nothing. We're just talking about getting back home to our families.
Anastasia: Yeah, the guys must miss us by now.
Sam: Oh, okay. Thinking. Why are they all hiding something from me?

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**



The next morning...


Anastasia: We’d better start packing up our things.
Tatiana: Relax, Imp, we’re not leaving until tomorrow.
Anastasia: It’ll probably take a whole week for Mashka to put all her things in her bag. So, you’d better take my advice.
Maria: Hey! That’s not true.
Anastasia: Seriously, Mashka, do you have to bring your whole wardrobe along everytime we go on a trip?
Maria: I only have two suitcases this time.
Anastasia: Only two?
Maria: Oh, shut up!
Anastasia: You know, if you took fewer things, you’d to able to get ready much more quickly.
Maria: Yeah, and if you were talking less, you’d be ready by now.
.Anastasia: I have all the time in the world. I’m not as slow as a snail like you are.
Tatiana: How dare you speak of a snail. after you and Olga did to me. I don’t want to hear that word ever again.
Olga: Speaking of snail, guess what is the menu tonight?
Tatiana:…No! Tell me it’s a joke.
Olga: Nope. We all know how much you love escargot. And it’s my turn to cook. It’s my way to say thank you for your latest gift to me.
Tatiana: I, thought that after all this time, you’d forgotten it.
Olga: You know what they say: “revenge is a dish best served cold”. I was just waiting for the right time.
Anastasia: And what about the dressing of the salad of tonight? Mucus, I hope. We must not lose the good habits.
Olga: Of course, it's mucus. What did you think it's be? Best sauce ever.
Sam: Hmmm. I can’t wait for dinner.
Olga: Notices that Tatiana is looking more and more green. Maybe one or two escargots would do you good. If you can’t wait until tonight, I can bake you some now.
Tatiana: NO! Now, everyone, please stop with that.
Olga: Laughing. Relax, we were only kidding. There’s no escargot for dinner. Only spaghetti.
Tatiana: No snail? Whew! Thanks God, I’m safe.
Olga: Only for now.


Anichkov Palace...


The ladies arrive back home. Nicholas, Alexandra, the guys and the older children are all at the door, waiting for them. Watching their mothers coming, the children are jumping around and screaming in delight.
Dimitri C-B: We're so happy that you’re back. We missed you a lot.
Olga: We missed you too.
Dmitri M: One more day and Ivan would have gone mad with his twins.
Ivan S: We were all very busy, except you, Tatiana. To Tatiana. Dmitri spent the whole time in his chair, as if he were on holidays, while your little Victoria was doing the job for him.
Tatiana: I hope that's not true, Dimitri.
Dmitri M: No, of course not, my little Goddess. He’s only saying that because he’s jealous that I had Victoria to help me with the kids. His twins cried all the time and he spent the whole time going up and down the stairs, trying to calm them down.
Tatiana: I didn’t think I was ever going to say that, but I missed hearing that nickname.
Dimitri M: So you see, you’re starting to like it.
Tatiana: No, it's because you were always calling me like that. And I missed you so much.
Ivan S: I’m so glad you’re here, Mashka. It’s true that I had some hard time with the babies. Fortunately your parents were here to lend us a hand.
Maria: You can have some rest now, honey, I'll take care of the children now.
Anastasia: To Ivan K. What about ours? Did they behave well? I hope Paul didn’t keep you too busy. I know how much he likes to play with toy cars.
Ivan K: They were perfect angels, really. Even Paul. I told him that his mom was coming home very soon, so he behaved very well.
Anastasia: Good to hear that. So the Angel’s children were awful? Funny! They don’t seem to take after you, Maria.
Maria: Yeah, yeah, keep talking.
Olga: And what about little Marie, Alexei?
Alexei: Oh, she has been as good as gold. However, she missed her Mom, as much as I did. I’m so happy that you’re back, Kole. How was the camping trip? Did you have a good time there?