Miss Katherine (AHS) {Discontinued}

Chapter Four (Murder House)

August 2011

Having decided that they are indeed moving in, the Harmons begin to have their belongings delivered to their new house, while Marcy covers a for sale sign with a sold one, warily glancing around as she does so.

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First Night

Later that night, Ben enters his bedroom exhausted. He sees Vivien looking through their paintings. '' Come on, baby. Let's go to bed. Leave that for the morning. ''

'' I'm a little bit worried about, Violet. You know, these kids here are very different. At least back home she had Katherine. '' Vivien sighs. '' I don't know if she can handle another year not fitting in. ''

'' You mean...you can't? '' Ben asks, as he lays down on the bed. '' I can't believe this place doesn't freak you out a little because of what happened here. '' Vivien says, making a face.

'' My repulsion is tempered by the fact that this house is worth four times what we paid for it. So, lets not think about it. '' Ben replies.

'' This is your professional opinion, Doctor? '' Vivien asks. '' Just denial. ''

'' Come on. Let me give you a little love. '' Ben says, gently pulling Vivien towards him.

He starts to massage her arms. '' Moving here, buying this house...was the exact right thing to do...for us...and our family. It;s a good thing. And we deserve some good after all the shit we've been through. ''

Vivien pulls her arm away from him. '' I-I've got some stuff I want to...unpack down in the kitchen. '' She starts to walk out when she stops in the doorway, turning to face him. '' I appreciate that you're trying. '' He turns to face her. '' I'm trying too. ''

'' Okay. '' Ben says, almost whispering. '' It's just gonna take some time. '' Vivien nods and exits the room, passing Violet's bedroom to hear her on the phone.

Violet: Tell me about it. Hey, why don't you come here, to L.A. I'm sure they'll let you stay here.

Katherine: And crash on the family bonding? Aren't you're parents supposed to be mending their marriage. They don't need me around to get you into trouble.

Violet: Come on. My life is already so much more boring without you.

Katherine: I knew it would be. I'm just that amazing.

Violet laughs at Katherine dramatics.

Violet: Please. It's not like you're doing anything anyway.

Katherine: How do you know I'm not doing anything?

Violet: Because I'm not there with you.

On the other end of the phone, Katherine scoffs in amusement.

Katherine: I'll see if I can book a hotel nearby.

Violet: Don't be stupid. Like I said, Mom and Dad won't mind. And if they do, screw it. Mom likes you anyway.

Katherine: But your Dad doesn't. Hey, does he still believe I'm the reason that you smoke?

Violet: Yep.

Katherine: I anything, I've been trying to get you to stop.

Violet: Never going to happen. Although, if you come to L.A, I'll be less stressed, and that means I will smoke less.

Katherine chuckles.

Katherine: Manipulative. I've taught you well.

Violet: I'll take that as a yes. Great, so I'll text you the details and I'll see you tomorrow? Bye.

Violet hangs up and gets under her bed covers, ready to see her best friend tomorrow.