Tidal Wave. | obx szn 1

The Runway.

Aurora and Pope run out to the dock at the chateau, where John B, Kiara, and JJ are waiting.

"Guys!" Aurora yells. The three pogues turn to find Pope out of breath, and Aurora holding a panicked expression on her face. Pope hunches over with his hands on his knees.

"Damn, Pope, you look like you're gonna throw up." JJ laughs. "Rory, you're looking better than ever."

"She plays basketball." John B deadpans. "All she does is run up and down the court for, like, an hour."

"How was the interview, Pope?" JJ asks.

"Don't ask." Pope says. He's still out of breath, so it's almost impossible to understand a word he's saying. "John B, look, I'm sorry dude— about everything."

"It's fine, Pope."

"Look, there's more important things going on than Pope's half-ass apology." Aurora says. Pope looks at her as if she just made the most out of pocket comment ever. "Ward Cameron is putting all that gold on his private plane as we speak. Guys, this is our chance. My dad is out front waiting for us. The plane leaves tonight and we have to go right now."

"We can't give up now." Kiara says excitedly.

"What's the plan, big man?" JJ asks. His voice is directed to Aurora, who seems to have it all figured out.

"My dad is supposed to go with Ward. He's gonna bring me with, and y'all are gonna watch. When my dad gives you the signal, you all come to the airstrip. Ward Cameron is a scary man, but he can't take all 6 of us, plus Sarah, alone." Aurora explains.

"Wait, Sarah?" John B questions.

"Yeah. Ward is sending her off, too. He's gotta keep her as far out of your reach as possible." Aurora points to John B.

The pogues feel an indescribable sense of optimism. They might finally get their gold. They're gonna live that kook life.

—

Aurora rides with Harrison. The plan between Harrison Minerva and Ward Cameron was that they would send their daughters, and the gold, away. They need them to be safe and far from the obx.

"Alright, Rory." Harrison parks away from the tarmac. He's near a warehouse just a few yards away. "You've gotta act right now, sweetie. Pretend like you hate my guts and I'm sending you away for good. Got it?"

"I'll just imagine you as Jane." Aurora jokes. Harrison thinks she's being serious. "Dad, I'm just kidding."

Harrison smiles and shakes his head before kissing her temple. "I love you, bug."

"I love you too, Dad." Aurora smiles.

"Whatever happens out there, just know that. Okay?"

"Okay."

They get out of the car and make their way towards the plane. They can see Ward talking to a guy about the weight of the plane. Sarah sits in the car.

The Twinkie and pogues aren't far away. They're still visible, but if you're not looking for them, you won't see them.

Harrison puts his hand on the back of Aurora's neck and holds it tightly. "Remember, act." Harrison whispers. Aurora nods. She's got this.

Sarah gets out of Ward's car and starts trying to ask people questions.

The men that Ward was talking to drive off.

"Dad! Stop!" Aurora yells. "I don't want to go!"

"It doesn't matter what you want! This is what's best for you."