Season 3 - Episode 2: A Meeting

Synopsis:

## Episode Description

The heroes plan a meeting with the Blackout Society. Bjorn chats with Gideon. Sammie meets her roommate's new boyfriend and his little brother.

## Summary

Bjorn dives into how to deal with the Blackout Society. He passes along that Indigo suggested they try diplomacy. Sammie is a bit shocked but Bjorn explains further - a lot of people in Thornvale know the truth. His instinct is to cover everything up but maybe they should try talking to Sophia first. They all think it's worth a try and Sammie offers to come as magical backup. Bjorn asks how they go about setting up a meeting and control the situation. He's worried about Sophia recording the meeting and leaking it afterward, which brings him to what angle they take, how much they tell her. Stanley suggests he find out how much Sophia knows first and go from there.

Bjorn asks Sammie if Oliver has any information that might help them. Sammie isn't sure but suggests that Oliver can set up the meeting for them, tell Sophia that he has some informants that want to meet in secret. Bjorn agrees, saying he could propose a meeting on neutral ground. Bjorn's top priority is making sure they remain safe and that the town isn't set into a frenzy if she leaks all this information to the public. They all agree they are ready to deal with the Blackout Society and find out more about the group. Sammie calls Oliver to see if he has anything new for them and if he can set up a meeting.

While gathered in the kitchen, Gideon pokes his head in. Stanley tells him it's fine to come in and Gideon says that he's hungry, walks over to the fridge, and starts to make a sandwich. Bjorn asks what Gideon has been up to and Gideon says that he's been fishing, then shows his rows of sharp teeth. Gideon says he's been having fun exploring the waters outside the Fort. Gideon is making a sushi sandwich of sorts, putting raw fish in between pieces of bread. Bjorn asks if Gideon has been spending time with Ben and Salem and suggests Gideon learn some video games from them. Gideon isn't sure about that but nods. Sandwich made, Gideon awkwardly excuses himself and heads out. Once he's gone, Stanley remarks that Gideon will come out of his shell soon, he's just not used to talking to people yet. Bjorn understands.

Sammie calls Oliver to ask if he can set up a meeting between them and Sophia. Oliver asks why and Sammie says they wanna try and work things out with her. Oliver says he can set up a meeting and try to keep their identities a secret beforehand. Sammie asks if there's anything else going on right now they should know about and Oliver says there are a lot of rumors and theories about Chief Hanson and what happened to his daughter. After the call, Sammie gives all this information to the rest of the group. Their general plan is to find out what Sophia knows and then make a decision on what to tell her and do with the Blackout Society. As it's going to take some time for Oliver to talk with Sophia and set up the meeting, Bjorn and Sammie head back home.

When Sammie arrives at her apartment, she hears the sounds of voices coming from inside. Sammie cautiously opens the door and sees Elise sitting with a tall, thin man with blond hair. He's attractive in a bookish sort of way, and thick glasses wearing a button down. Sammie quickly remembers that this is Steven, Elise's accounting major boyfriend. Sammie apologizes for interrupting but Elise smiles and waves her over. Elise introduces Sammie and Steven introduces himself as Steven Crawford. Sammie has a moment of realization, flashing back to all the times she's met Officer Ron Crawford. She quickly pushes that thought aside and shakes Steven's hand, telling him she's heard nothing but good things.

Then, a toilet flushes. Sammie looks up to see the bathroom door swing open and, in street clothes, Ron Crawford walk out. Sammie and Ron both freeze as they make eye contact. Steven introduces Ron as his little brother, saying he's here to watch the movie with them too. Sammie tries to recover and ask which movie it is. Ron walks over to the kitchen and starts looking around in the fridge for something, just so he doesn't have to look at Sammie. After some time, Sammie says she has a 'project' to work on and excuses herself, going to hide in her room for a bit.

About halfway through the movie, Sammie comes back out to join them. Steven tells Ron to make Sammie some more popcorn and he slowly, very slowly, does so. Sammie mumbles 'thanks' and watches the movie with them, Sammie and Ron both incredibly stiff throughout. Once the movie is over, Steven says they have to get going, saying Ron needs to get up early for his shift and he has an exam in the morning. After Steven and Ron both leave, Elise quickly turns to Sammie and asks her what just happened, that if she knows Steven's little brother. Sammie explains that she knows 'Officer Crawford' from a really bad case where he saw her multiple times at strange scenes and with dead bodies. Elise apologizes, saying she didn't know, that they invited Ron over because he's shy and doesn't have many friends. Sammie apologizes for making things awkward. Elise brushes it off, saying Steven, although smart, is a bit oblivious and she doesn't think he noticed at all. Sammie and Elise unwind for the night.

About a week later, Oliver has secured Bjorn, Henry, and Sammie a meeting with Sophia. They all meet together at Oliver's apartment. He has the table set with some wine and Sammie pours herself a glass that is probably larger than appropriate for the situation. Bjorn asks for a beer instead before seeing the slightly offended look cross Oliver's face and backpedaling, taking a glass of it. Henry 'cases the joint' and looks around the apartment before the others arrive.

It's not long before Sophia and another young woman, her press secretary Daisy, walk in. Sophia is wearing a pant suit with her hair curled. Daisy is wearing a tight pencil skirt and blouse. She is a very attractive woman with blonde hair, and is already writing something on her tablet as they walk inside. Sophia and Daisy don't look surprised to see them here. They all take their seats at the table - Bjorn, Henry, and Sammie on one side and Sophia and Daisy on the other, with Oliver on the short side between the groups as their mediator.

Bjorn starts the conversation, telling them he had the meeting arranged to talk with them and he'd like it to be in absolute privacy and that all devices be turned off. He looks pointedly at Daisy's tablet. Daisy is slightly offended, saying she's just taking notes, and Bjorn says that's exactly the problem, he doesn't want any record of their conversation. Daisy looks over at Sophia and Sophia nods. Daisy turns the tablet off and puts it in her purse. Satisfied, Bjorn dives into the conversation. He says that he knows that they know about them and they've decided the best path forward is to talk with them. Sophia asks if his name is Bjorn before stating that she still has some memories of him from the last time they talked, but then she agrees they should talk.

## List of Appearances

* Bjorn Olafson
* Sammie Overbrook
* Stanley Marlowe
* Miguel Rodriguez
* Gideon Marlowe
* Oliver Allen Evans
* Elise Romano
* Steven Crawford
* Ron Crawford
* Henry Marlowe
* Sophia Foster
* Daisy

## Roll Tracker

**Hannah Level Up:** Took "A Fine Addition" from the Collector.