The road to recovery

Chapter 32

"Stiles you got mail!" Stiles hears his dad call out as he is brushing his teeth.

"hhlll mmee ight tere!" Stiles tries to say around his toothbrush before taking it out of his mouth and spitting toothpaste out into the sink. "I'll be right there!" Stiles calls out.

Stiles finishes brushing his teeth and then makes his way down the stairs. He can put on clothes later for now pyjamas will have to do.

"Here." His dad passes him the envelope.

Stiles grabs his own mug of coffee before sitting down at the kitchen table and looking at the elegant looking envelope in his hand.

"Are you going to open it?" His father asks him, causing Stiles to lift his head and stare suspiciously at his father.

"You already know what's in here." Stiles accuses.

"The sheriff's department may have already received an envelope and because of what happened to Bill, I will be going instead of Liz." John admits.

"What? Just because Bill got attacked by a cougar?" Stiles asks confused.

"No, because Bill was attacked at the hospital by the killer and he had vampire blood in his system, he chose not to turn and died a couple of days ago with Caroline and Liz present." John informs causing Stiles to spray his coffee from his mouth.

"What?!" Stiles demands as he gets up to clean the coffee now on the table. "Did he see who did it?"

"No, the attacker came from behind all we have is the knife...that came from the Gilbert residence." John says whilst staring into his coffee.

"And I obviously didn't hear that from you." Stiles guesses and watches as his father nods at his mug.

"The only two people currently living at the Gilbert residence are Elena and Mr Saltzman...and it is far more likely for a big strong man to be able to stake someone in the heart" Stiles' theories. "But I obviously know nothing about the investigation so what would I know."

John smirks before nudging his son, "Open your letter."

"Why are you so interested in what is in the letter if you already know what was in the one the station got?" Stiles asks as he opens the letter.

"Because everyone who has received a letter so far are all the towns big wigs. They are obviously trying to make a good first impression and get in with the big shots of the town...so..." John trails off.

"So, why would they invite me? Maybe it's not just about being a big wig, maybe it's about having power." Stiles says as he starts to read from the elegant invitation. "Please join the Mikaelson Family, this evening at seven o'clock. For dancing, cocktails and celebration."

"There's writing on the back." John points out as he tries to get a better look.

Stiles turns over the card and finds a handwritten note on the back.

'I'm looking forward to seeing you again – Elijah Mikaelson'.

"Well? Who is it from?" John asks as he stares at his son.

"A friend." Stiles answers quickly.

"They must be some friend to make you blush like that." John smirks as Stiles moves to cover his cheeks giving John the opening, he needs to steal the invitation. "Elijah...isn't that the name of one of the Originals you warned me of?"

"He's known to be the noble brother." Stiles defends himself even though he isn't sure why he feels the need to.

"Hmm." John hums knowingly into his mug. "What are you going to wear?"