Episode 57: Answering Oliver Questions

## Synopsis

Sammie and Oliver go on their date. Oliver gives Sammie vital information about the witches and that they know the location of the Fort. On their way back to the Fort to make a plan, Sammie receives a phone call from Molly, who is holding her mom hostage, telling her to meet her alone.

## Episode Description

It's Date Night on Thornvale. Sammie has a lot of questions for Oliver, and it's time for him to tell all. meanwhile, Ben finally gets to get out of his cell for a while.

## Key Events

* Oliver tells Sammie that there are dozens of witches on the island, led by Jadis, and that they know where the Fort is located.
* Molly, Jadis' partner, calls Sammie to tell her she's holding her mom hostage and that she needs to meet her alone in the abandoned house by Big Gator Swamp in 5 hours.

## Summary

While Sammie is getting ready for her 'date,' Stanley has something he wants to discuss with Bjorn and Henry. Stanley says that he thinks Ben is ready to come out of isolation. Bjorn is excited about this idea and glad that Ben is doing well enough to start having more freedom around the Fort. They make a note to make sure Masa stays contained in the room and not set loose in the Fort. Stanley asks Bjorn if he can tell Ben the news.

Bjorn goes to the room Ben and Masa are in. Masa is visible at first, then disappears when Bjorn opens the room. Ben tells him its okay and Masa appears again. Masa is wearing a doll's shirt and jeans. Bjorn asks how Masa is doing and Ben says he's been a little grumpy because he's itchy. Bjorn makes a note of that and then invites Ben to dinner with them. Ben gives Bjorn a wide smile and walks out with Bjorn for dinner. Masa is sad to stay behind, but stays put.

Sammie arrives at the restaurant for her date. She is wearing a green dress with thin straps and a slit up to the thigh. Oliver is standing outside, leaning against a pillar. He has his hair slicked back and is wearing a suit with a red shirt underneath that has the top buttons undone. Henry and Bjorn are stationed nearby, trying to be near enough to act if they need to if something goes wrong but out of sight. They have some donuts for their stake out. Miguel, who is observing the conversation magically, keeps them updated through text on what's going on.

Sammie and Oliver greet each other and head inside the restaurant for their date. It's an expensive seafood place that serves them wine when they sit. Oliver says that he asked her here to talk to him because he wants her and her friends to trust him and that he's an open book for any questions she has. Sammie asks about her mom. Oliver tells her that her mom isn't a practicing witch. She stopped using magic and now collects magical objects and items. He pulls out another coin and flips it between his fingers, explaining that it keeps the holder safe from mental magic and the viewer of the object entranced. He also shows her the case that was in his pocket. He opens it and reveals a set of orbs about the size of musket balls that swirl with a black and green substance. He holds one gingerly and explains that it allows the holder to transport to a location of their choice, which is how he escaped before.

Sammie asks Oliver what her mom's connection with the witches that are here now. He says that Helena used to be in their coven, that their leader, Jadis, is in incredibly powerful, ancient witch. Sammie asks if Oliver has heard from Helena since Sammie saw her get shot at. Oliver says she was supposed to call him yesterday and he didn't, that he was getting worried about her. He asks Sammie about how she knows Helena was shot at and Sammie tells him the details of what she saw. Oliver says he's worried that one of the witch's henchmen got to her.

Sammie presses Oliver more about what he knows about the witches and what they're doing here. Oliver says he knows just as much as she does now - that there are witches on the island, tracking her, and that they seem to know where the Fort is. In the car, Henry texts Miguel that he thought the base was supposed to be safe. Miguel calls them. He explains that it is safe, that using magic shouldn't be detectable there, and then he suddenly goes silent, curses, and hangs up. Henry tells Bjorn they need to find some kind of defense to protect the Fort. Bjorn agrees, saying he believes that hunting down the witches is their best defense.

Sammie tells Oliver that Helena warned her that the more she used magic, the more the witches would be able to find her. However, she thought the Fort was a safe place to use it. Oliver asks if there was ever a time she used magic near the Fort, but not in it. Sammie cusses as she remembers the incident where she had to track down Bjorn in his flying werewolf form and channeled her magic through the goggles. Sammie asks Oliver if Helena told him anything else about the witches that are on the island. Oliver tells her that there are potentially dozens of witches nearby, but she needs to be worried about their leader, Jadis, and her partner, Molly. He says that Helena called Molly a 'firebrand.'

Sammie stands up, apologizing for leaving their date but that she needs to go deal with this. Oliver grabs Sammie's hand. He says that he knows magic and monsters and that he's here to help. Sammie says she needs to know if Oliver is 100% on her side. He says he is, that Helena wouldn't have sent him here if he wasn't. Sammie nods, takes Oliver's hand, and leads him out of the restaurant with her.

Once they're outside, Bjorn honks the horn to let Sammie know where they are. Oliver is hesitant to get in a car with Bjorn and Henry. Sammie tells Bjorn and Henry that she knows they got off on the wrong foot with Oliver, but that she trusts him now and he can help. They begrudgingly agree. Sammie tells Bjorn and Henry everything she's learned from Oliver. Sammie goes over the incident with the goggles and the green and purple energy she saw around the island. She says that she told Miguel about it, but he made it seem like it wasn't a big deal at the time. Bjorn berates himself for not thinking about Sammie being a magical beacon for witches sooner.

Suddenly, Sammie's phone rings. It's an unknown number. A female voice asks if she's talking to Sammie and then introduces herself as Molly. Molly says she has someone that Sammie might be missing. Helena's voice says, "Sammie, don't-" in the background before being cut off. Molly tells Sammie that she wants to have a talk with her. He tells her to meet her at the abandoned house near Big Gator Swamp in 5 hours, alone.

## List of Appearances

* Stanley Marlowe
* Bjorn Olafson
* Henry Marlowe
* Ben Lasky
* Masa
* Sammie Overbrook
* Oliver Allen Evans
* Miguel Rodriguez
* Molly