Mahkent Residence

The **Mahkent Residence** is a sprawling mansion belonging to the Mahkent family in Blue Valley, Nebraska. It was initially purchased by Jordan and Christine Mahkent, as she loved the gorgeous gardens on the property. They raised their son Cameron in the home. After Christine's death, Jordan's parents Sofus Mahkent and Lily moved into the home, becoming the primary guardians for Cameron.

## Series

### Season 1

Eight years ago, Jordan holds his son's hand and leads him into a bedroom, where a woman lay dying. He urges Cameron to say goodbye to his mother and is Jordan tries to cover his grief. Cameron gave her a drawing of a flower from her garden, to which she happily thanks him. She expresses her pride toward him and hugs him close. She tells him to never stop drawing as he is talented. Jordan can hardly bear to look at the children. She expresses her love for him, with him emotionally returning the sentiment. The heart monitor suddenly begins to accelerate and scared Cameron. Jordan quickly pulls Cameron into him, saying that it's alright. Cameron runs out of the room but the cardiac event subsides a few moments later. Jordan takes his wife's hand. He tells her he'll make the world pay for what it did to her, but she begs him to continue his mission and make the world safe for their son. With her last breath, she makes him promise to destroy anyone who tries to stop him then dies. Overcome with grief, Jordan runs out of the house and into the garden's where he lets out an emotional scream and freezes the garden in an explosive cryokinetic episode.

In the present day, Jordan and his parents are in the living room when they hear loud banging from the front door. Jordan goes to investigate and finds William, who angrily pushes through the door and demands to know if it was an accident. He begs Jordan to tell him that he didn't mean to kill his son. Jordan tries to comfort William, but he pushes Jordan away and whips out his wand, screaming about wanting answers. Jordan puts his hands up and tells him to calm down, then touches the wand. Ice races through the wand and up William's arm. Jordan soothes his dying friend, telling him he wished he understood he was doing it for his son, and for him. William freezes to death on the floor, now only a corpse statue of ice. Jordan's parents come out and examine the scene. In Norwegian, he apologizes that they had to see this, but his mother replies in the same tongue that they'll clean it up. His father tells Jordan he has work to do.

That night, Cameron arrives home and tries to get a snack before dinner but is scolded by his grandmother for trying to eat before dinner. He smiles but is questioned by Jordan for being late. He tells his father they had a memorial for Joey claiming Joey was a good kid. They hug, and Cameron sneaks a snack before heading out of the kitchen, prompting a chuckle from Jordan. Cameron's grandmother tells Jordan that what he is doing is for the best as he's building a safer place for Cameron.

Jordan sleeps soundly in his bed as puffs of compensated air appear from his mouth. He suddenly awakens with a start and places his hand on the other side of the bed, as if he was expecting someone to be there. He grows sad for a moment and then rolls onto his side where a family picture of him, Cameron, and Christine sits on his end table. He picks up his phone and sees a text message from Anaya Bowin saying simply, "*The gym rats are at it again*". He tries to leave the house quietly but Cameron hears his father rustling around and opens his bedroom door, catching his father leaving the house. Cameron asks if everything is okay, as it's very late. Jordan assures his son that everything is fine and he should go back to bed. Cameron leads against the doorframe and carefully states that he knows today is a difficult day. Jordan nods trying to hide his emotions, telling Cameron he loves him and will be back shortly. Cameron watches his father leave.

Jordan returns to his home and is packing for a business trip when Cameron returns home from school. Jordan greets his son but Cameron doesn't respond and keeps walking, lost in thought, and looking upset over something. Jordan notices and calls to him in a slightly more stern tone that catches Cameron's attention. Cameron turns around and, after some prompting by Jordan admits that the Homecoming dance is coming up. Jordan nods and coaxes the issue from his son. Cameron admits that there's this girl that he wants to go with, but is nervous to ask her out of fear of rejection. Jordan admits that he was hesitant to ask Christine out, claiming that he was scared as there was another man pursuing her. Cameron smiles as Jordan tells his story, eventually asking what his father did since there was another man. Jordan nonchalantly states that he killed him which makes Cameron laugh, as he believes it to be a joke. Jordan then tells Cameron that he was put on the earth to find love, and should be happy. Take a risk and ask her. Cameron thanks his father and begins to walk away, then tells Jordan that mom would want him to be happy too before walking off.

### Season 2

Courtney and Cameron go back to the Mahkent residence where they admire the gardens as Cameron explains it was the selling point for his father. Cameron's both loved the yard so they bought it for the garden. His grandparents want to move away from Blue Valley, but he doesn't as this is his home until he graduates. She asks what his plans are for after graduation. He wanted to go to art school like his mom but after everyone has told him how much his father impacted their lives, being an artist seems selfish. She thinks denying the world of his talents could be selfish too. She turns back to him as he stands closer, and they nearly share a kiss. Their moment is interrupted by Yolanda's incessant texting, alerting Courtney to rapid changes in the weather. She awkwardly admits that she has to go and he worries that the sketches freaked her out. She assures him that isn't the case, even giving him permission to sketch her as many times as he wants. She has to go but he solemnly admits that she did this to him last year. She's always leaving or not showing up. She promises this is the last time but has to go. She gathers her things and leaves the residence. He leans pensively against the wall, gazing out the window as Lily watches from across the house through a window.

### Season 3

Cameron faces a blank canvas resting on an easel. His grandparents stand behind him, watching. Every time he tries to paint now, it hurts. He sadly relents that he can't do it. Lily remarks that he is meant for greater things beyond painting. Sofus seconds her sentiment, saying there are so much greater things he's meant for. Cameron turns to look at the sketches he did for his father's mural.

In the coming day, Sofus and Lily rush through the hall as he pulls his jacket on. In Norwegian, she tells him to hurry, and he rushes out a "yes, my love" in response.

Cameron paces in his family home, in a room that has a bookcase full of snow globes. He picks up a snow globe with a figurine of a blonde girl within. He starts to shake it, watching the snow inside fall. He holds it out and focuses, letting out a single breath of cold air. The inside freezes completely. His eyes freeze over and the exterior of the globe freezes. He groans, his hand shaking, before dropping the globe, causing it to shatter on the floor. He kneels on the ground. Lily and Sofus enter the room, assuring him he's learning. It will take time to control his powers, but he will soon. They speak to one another in Norwegian, referencing the fallen land of Niflheim, blessing their grandson so their enemies might suffer. They guide him out of the room, closing the doors behind them.

He sits on the end of his bed deep in thought. Lily and Sofus enter, with Lily bringing him tea to calm him so he can try using his powers again. Sofus collects Cameron's art off of his desk, which surprises the teen. Sofus explains that it needs to be put away, just for now. He leaves the room with Lily, as Cameron sadly watches them leave.

Courtney and Cameron arrive at the Mahkent garden, walking by the gazebo. The mural was the last thing he was able to paint before his hands stopped working. She asks if he's ever tried using this gift like he does his art. They drop their bags by the gazebo posts, standing under the twinkle lights to talk. He asks what she means. She explains how he expresses himself so beautifully through color and paint, wondering if he can do it through the ice. He realizes she wants him to express how he feels. He looks away before meeting her gaze again. He could have really hurt her. She knows it's only because he was alone and afraid. But he's not alone now. He asks how she's calm about this, and she chuckles awkwardly as she fidgets. He decides it's too dangerous, but that's only if he lets it be. She knows because she knows him and he's sweet and kind and thoughtful. Someone once told her that emotions are what fuels them. It affects everything they do and how they do it. By embracing the love and hope she had for the people she cares about, it worked. She tells him to think of all the love has for his mom and dad and what they mean to him. Let his gift out while feeling that. He doesn't want to hurt her again, but she assures him he won't and takes his hands. He takes a deep breath and closes his eyes before letting out a burst of power. Courtney laughs gleefully as snow falls from the sky around them. They hold out their hands as it falls. She stares at it in wonder, remarking that it's magical. He meets her gaze, responding, "like you". He smiles and holds her hands as they move closer, until they finally kiss under the falling snow.

The next evening, Courtney and Cameron sit at the Mahkent residence. She opens a book about the Ice Inn, asking if he thinks it's beautiful. Not taking his eyes off her, he agrees. She smirks as she's talking about the ice hotel. He chuckles as he tries to correct that he was too. She thinks this could be a perfect example of what he might be able to do. He thinks they should go there sometime. He opens his hand and swirls a circle around his palm, the building slowly manifesting in ice form. He looks up at her as she looks in amazement. He brought the ice hotel to her. She takes it and looks it over. She remarks it's beautiful and cold. Lily and Sofus watch from the doorway before walking away. Cameron smiles up at Courtney.

EArly the next morning, in a beautiful garden at the Mahkent's, Cameron takes deep breaths as the birds chirp in the background. Courtney watches from a few feet away. She reminds him that how he feels affects what he does, so if he's scared or angry, the ice will be too. But if he keeps focusing on the good, though he loves and the love she knows he has for the rest of the world, then his heart will control it. He continues to breathe with his eyes closed. He still doesn't understand how she knows all of this. She flashes back to Sylvester teaching her, smiling that her coach told her the same thing. She quickly adds it was the gymnastics team coach back in California. He warns her to keep her distance, but she's not worried. He opens his eyes which are white with ice. He lets out an ice breath as she tells him to focus. He holds out his palms and snows flurries down with gusts of cold wind. A statue forms in the center of the garden, rising to several feet above them. He smiles as he does it. She nods back at him and he gazes up at the statue, which is of his dad. She looks a bit uneasy before complimenting its beauty.

Pat and Barbara take a fruit basket to the Mahkent house to get a feel for Sofus and Lily. Lily greets them followed by Sofus. He loves smoothies and the families convene in a larger room. Barbara compliments the room. Lily mentions it was her son's office and her daughter-in-law's studio. Barbara knows Cameron is quite the artist too. Lily invites them to sit as Sofus comes in with plates. They don't entertain much, but would like to offer them a Norwegian specialty: lutefisk. In Norwegian, Lily asks if he poisoned it, with Sofus scoffing that of course not. She asks why he's serving it then, earning a side look from him. Barbara really came by to share how delighted they are that Courtney and Cameron are spending a lot of time together. Because they're here, Lily assumes they have concerns. Pat brushes it off as just wanting to tell them that Cameron's such a nice young man. Lily starts to speak about Courtney, but Sofus interrupts. They think Courtney's very special too. Barbara asks how they think she's special, earning inquisitive looks. Pat fixes it by saying he thinks Barb means to say thanks. A moment of silence passes and Barbara expresses that she never had a chance to tell them personally how sorry she is about what happened to Jordan. He was a great man. Lily repeats the sentiment and asks if Barbara knows how it feels to lose a child. She starts to raise her hand when Sofus takes it. Courtney calls out to her mom and Pat, asking what they're doing here. She and Cameron enter the room, their family watching them.

Courtney questions why her parents didn't call her. Barbara reminds Courtney that she was ignoring everyone. Cameron reveals that Courtney was helping him on a new sculpture, which unnerves Lily, though Sofus is sure it's fine. Courtney presses there was no reason for her parents to come all the way out here. Pat shrugs it off, as if he hadn't come then he never would have gotten to try lutefisk, which now enters the pantheon of great fish. It's right up there with catfish, grouper, and tilapia. His humor lands hollow, prompting Pat to think they should get going. They don't want to overstay their welcome, as they've all been so hospitable. Like he said, they just wanted to come by, say hello, and wish the teens good luck. Sofus looks to Cameron - as long as their children are both happy, that's all that matters. He looks to Lily and urges her that Cameron and Courtney being happy is all that's important now. She gives a brisk nod, glaring at Courtney. Cameron and Courtney hold hands.

## Notable Events

* **Christine's Death:**
* **Murder of The Wizard:**
* **Cameron's Power Growth:**
* **Melee at the Mahkent's:**

## Residents

### Former

* Christine Mahkent †
* Jordan Mahkent †
* Sofus Mahkent
* Lily Mahkent †
* Cameron Mahkent

## Notes and Trivia

* At least three people have died in the Mahkent residence; Christine Mahkent (of cancer in 2012), William Zarick (murdered by Jordan in 2020), and Paul Deisinger (murdered by Lily in 2021).

## References

1. ↑ "*Icicle*"
2. ↑ "*The Justice Society*"
3. ↑ "*Shiv Part One*"
4. ↑ "*Summer School: Chapter Five*"
5. ↑ "*Chapter Two: The Suspects*"
6. ↑ "*Chapter Three: The Blackmail*"
7. ↑ "*Chapter Four: The Evidence*"
8. ↑ "*Chapter Five: The Thief*"
9. ↑ "*Chapter Six: The Betrayal*"