A Wittebane Witch has Arrive

Coming Out

Luz wanted to tell her mom that she and Amity are dating but she wasn't sure how. For the past few days, Luz and Amity have been doing couple-like things when Camila would walk by. The two would snuggle on the couch or feed each other or even kiss. Camila didn't seem to mind it since she knows that Luz will tell her eventually. Luz suddenly got the perfect idea to tell Camila, a video presentation. Amity even offered to help with the video since she was nervous about making a good impression for Camila. 

Philip watched Luz and Amity working on the video which kind of reminded him of his first relationship. When Luz finished the video, she showed it to her mom as a way to say that she is bi. Camila was so happy for her daughter and even welcomed Amity into the family. Gus even celebrated by using his magic to make copies of himself waving bi pride flags. While Philip was happy for them, he was still confused about it.

"Why was it such a big deal that Luz came out? I mean, as long as she's happy, should it matter? I know that sounds bad but I'm generally wondering." Philip asked Camila.

"It's a big deal because when a kid comes out, they're letting themself be valuable by letting people know who they are and who they love. And that takes a lot of courage to do. And some kids don't do that because of homelife, or viewpoints people have. So when Luz came out, I want to make her know that I support her and that I'm happy for her. I know you grew up with different beliefs." Camila explained.

"Well, not exactly. I fell in love with one of the Coven Head Witches when I was raising Hunter. Adrian Gray." Philip answered.

Luz, Amity, and King overheard what Philip had said and they were curious about it. Luz mostly wanted to hear more baby Hunter stories from Philip. Even Willow, Vee and Gus were interested too; though Hunter wanted to crawl into a hole and not be embarrassed.

(Flashback to 16 years ago.)

After the death of Jasper and his wife, Philip took baby Hunter in as his ward and nephew. The potions he took kept his brother Caleb silent and the curse too. Except Philip had no clue how to care for a baby. He cleared out one of the rooms to convert into a nursery for Hunter. Throughout the first week, Philip had to deal with balancing his duties as emperor and taking care of Hunter. He had to deal with food being spat in his face, tireless nights, number of diaper changes, and endless screaming.

Poor Philip would show up at meetings with bags under his eyes or fall asleep in them. He tried hiring scouts to babysit Hunter, but they would always dump the baby back in his arms because he wouldn't stop crying. The only person Hunter was comfortable with was his uncle. During one of the coven meetings, Philip had to end it early because the final scout quit babysitting Hunter. Right when Philip left the meeting, Adrian Gray decided to follow him.

Adrian could hear the cries of a baby coming from the nursery. He opened the door to the nursery to find Philip bouncing the baby, trying to get him to calm down. Philip turned around to see Adrian standing there. "Need some help?" Adrian asked.

Adrian took Hunter from him then he started making small little illusions that got Hunter to stop crying in an instant. Philip just stood there, stunned. "What? How? Hunter doesn't let anyone but me hold him." Philip stated.

"He just needed to know that he was safe. It's been a week since the incident, and I guess he was afraid of thinking you would disappear." Adrian explained.

Philip thanked Adrian for the help, and he even offered him a position to help take care of Hunter. Adrian took the offer and from that day, he was the only person that could care for Hunter. Philip had feelings for Adrian ever since then too. When Hunter started learning to speak, he started calling Adrian, Mama.