Things That Are Lost: Season 3

Chapter 19: One Last Party

"You ready to go?" Violet asks Clem. Clem wipes the last of her tears away and nods. "Yeah, I'm ready." She grabs the burner and stands up from the bed. Violet stands as well, and the two exit the room and head down the hall.

They enter Louis's piano room, which is being decorated for the party. "It looks like things are coming together." Clem hands Ruby the heater. "We still need to figure out lighting, music, and...something to write on that banner." "If we're gonna die, we should have some fun first." "Definitely." Violet puts a hand on Clem's shoulder.

"Well, to start with lighting might be good." Clem looks at the color options for lighting. "Wouldn't be a party without some kind of mood lighting. I've been going back and forth for ages. Green's calming, but purple might be a nice... Room gets natural room light, so something to compliment that, maybe?" Ruby says. "Hmm. Purple was my dad's favorite color." "I read somewhere purple was the color of royalty." Violet scoffs. "Purple, really?" "What? I like purple." "Shouldn't you like it, too, 'Violet'?" Violet just shakes her head. "I'll make it happen."

Ruby then points out the gramophone. "Pulled our the old headmaster's gramophone so we could play some records. Not much of a selection, but it should do." "Um..maybe something country?" "That's my favorite." "Shocker." Violet adds.

Clem looks over at the banner they were using. "Are we using the banner for some sort of...party theme?" "Not exactly. It's meant to be more motivational. I'd keep it short, though. Not as much room as you think." "Straight and to the point: 'We're getting them back.'" "Yeah. We sure are. Okay. We'll have Tenn break out his paintbrush and write it out. This place is gonna look great." Ruby walks over to Tenn, and looks back at Clem. "Oh, and Willy was asking for you. He's up in Marlon's office, and he said he had a surprise for the party, but he wanted to show it to you first." Clem looks over at Violet. "Go ahead. I'll help Ruby down here." She says, and Clem smiles before leaving the room.

Clem enters Marlon's office, and spots Willy with a book in his hand, looking at stuff. Willy looks up at her. "Hey, Clem! Check it out. I found a bunch of books on ships." Clem walks over to him. "There's some awesome stuff about fires at sea, and explosions and stuff. The key is the boiler." "Wait, what are you talking about?" "I have an idea about how to stop those assholes coming back to the school after we've rescued the others. And from hurting anyone else ever again. We're gonna blow up the boat. It's the only way to make sure they don't eve come back! Besides, it feels right. You know...for Mitch." "Uh, is it me or is there a bit of a bomb obsession at this school?" "Oh, it's not you, there totally is. But for good reason! The tricky bit is timing the explosion so that it happens AFTER you get off the boat." Clem stares at him, uncertain about his plan. "Trust me. This'll work. We'll be okay."

"Okay, everybody, get ready to boogie." Ruby yells from downstairs. Clem shrugs and starts to leave. "And, uh, Clem. I'm sorry about before. About how I treated Tenn. I didn't mean to get so angry. I know it's not his fault." Clem looks back at Willy. "That's nice, Willy. But, don't tell me that. Tell Tenn." Clem then leaves the room.

Clem heads back downstairs and find everyone, minus Sarah, in the piano room, with music playing from the gramophone. Even AJ came, and is attempting to dance with the music. She sees Willy walk up to Tenn with his bomb, and Tenn smiles. "Wow. This looks great, Ruby!" Clem tells Ruby. "Couldn't have done it without. But just wait until you see what else I've got planned. Go ahead and mingle. I'll let you know when it's time." Ruby walks away. "I guess I'll...mingle?"

Clem walks over to Willy and Tenn. "I see you two are working together." "Yeah. Willy asked me to help with his 'special project'." Clem kneels in front of them. "That's good to hear. Is it ready?" "Good to go, Clem." "It'll work." "Actually, uh...I was thinking maybe we should name it?" Yeah, we absolutely have to name it." "I thought you'd make fun of me, but... Hell yeah. Let's name this fucker." "How about Mitch's Masterpiece?" Clem suggests. "Yeah. I like that." "Mitch would've too." Ruby adds. "Okay, then it's settled."