The sun beams into Connor's bedroom and he has balloons and cards next to his bed
Birds are chirping from the tree in front of his bedroom and to his left is a machine keeping track of his heart rate and other important things and it continues to beep
Ella walks into his room with a tray of food and sits it on his desk as she sits on the edge of his bed
Ella: Hey champ…. It's been almost 5 whole weeks since the last time I have seen my son smile…. I missed that
Ella smiles at him and rubs his leg
Ella: You know today is Christmas Eve…. It would be the best gift ever if you woke up today….
Ella lay down Connor's hair and kissed him on his forehead
Ella: I love you…. And wake up soon for me…
She says as a tear falls from her eye
She wiped the tear as she gets up and leaves the room
Ella heads downstairs and as she heads to the kitchen she hears the doorbell rings
Ella: Coming!
She says as she runs to the door
She opens it and sees Dominic and Cassidy standing there with coats on and holding bags from the grocery store
Ella: Hey-
Dominic: Is he awake?
Ella: No….. Not yet
Ella: Come in!
She says as she opens the door wide and they both come in taking off their jackets
Ella: I have a feeling…. that- that he will wake up soon
Cassidy: I hope so it would be the best Christmas gift for us all
Ella: I just don't understand….
Ella: Being hit by a car shouldn't have you in a coma for this long
Dominic: Yeah- Yeah the car was hu- huge more like a truck you know and it came like really really fast!
He says stuttering
Ella: You guys thirsty?
Cassidy: No- Thank you though…
Ella heads to the kitchen
Dominic: I have to figure out something…
Cassidy: Dom- Hannah tried everything but Connor was hit by a magic that we didn't even know existed
Cassidy: The best we can do is wait it out and hope for the best
The doorbell rings again and both of them look at the door
Dominic shrugs his shoulders
Ella: CAN SOMEONE GET THAT!
She shouts from the kitchen
Dominic walks to the door and opens it to see Dylan, Hannah, and Jessica standing there
Jessica: Are you going to look at us or are you gonna let us in?
He steps aside as they walk into the house
Dylan: Is he?-
Cassidy: Nope not yet
Hannah: I've been looking and I still couldn't find anything that mentions this kinda magic
Dominic: So what does that mean?
Cassidy: SHHHH
She points to the kitchen
Dylan: His mom here?
She nods her head and they all shake their head
Cassidy: We're gonna go upstairs Ms Bell!
Ella: Alright just be quiet!
They head upstairs and head into Connor's room
They all look at him with saddened faces
Hannah: This is all my fault
Dylan: It's not your fault
Dylan: it was the group of witches or whatever they are which I think is working for William
Hannah: He wants me….
Jessica: So let's come up with a plan to end this once and for all….
They nod their heads
Dylan gets out of the car with Jessica in the middle of the woods and walks up to the sheriff's police car which Sheriff Hall is standing at
Sheriff Hall: I got your text
Dylan: We need to talk….
Sheriff Hall: I heard about Connor…. Tell Ms Bell I'm sorry for what happened
Dylan: William is on the loose meanwhile Connor is in a coma
Dylan: We need to stop him….
Jessica: We plan on ending this tomorrow
Sheriff Hall: Christmas Day?
Dylan nods his head
Dylan: Are you going to help?
Sheriff Hall sighs as he lights a cigarette
Sheriff Hall: What's the plan?
Someone knocks on the door and Cassidy heads to the door and opens it
Lapis and Caleb stand there shivering in the cold
Cassidy: Merry Christmas Eve!
Lapis smiles and comes in
Hannah: Good you could make it
Caleb: We don't have long before William questions where we are
They head into Connors's room
Lapis looks at him and her whole demeanor changes
Hannah: Caleb since turning has he had you do anything?
Caleb: No… but he did tell me
Caleb does a quotation marks hand gesture
Caleb: "Be on Standby"
Lapis: I believe he planning on doing something big but I can't seem to figure it out
Dominic: So we're trusting the mermaid that was intent on killing us?
Dominic: She literally was sent into Caleb's life to investigate us….
Lapis: That was before I fell for this idiot
She says as she punches him in the arm
Hannah: Can we stay on task?
Hannah: Did you bring it?
She's said to Lapis
Lapis: Here
She hands her a book
Lapis: This is the only book of mermaids I have
Lapis: Do you really think that this could be one of us?
Cassidy: I'm going to get something to drink. Does anyone want anything?
Voice: Yeah I could use it
They turn around and see Connor eyes open
Cassidy and Dominic's eyes widen
As Cassidy gains a big smile
Cassidy: CONNOR!
She runs to the bed hugging him
Connor: Oww…..
Dominic: CONNOR!
He yells as he runs up to him
Cassidy, Hannah, Dominic, Caleb, and Lapis stand around the bed smiling
Connor: Hey you guys….
Hannah punches Connor's arm
Connor: OW!
Connor: What was that for?
Hannah: Don't you ever do something that stupid for me again
Hannah: But welcome back
Connor: Welcome Back?
Dominic: Yeah you've been sleeping for a while
Connor: It's been like 24 hours guys or at least it feels like it
Dominic: Buddy… You've been in a coma for 5 weeks…
Connor laughs nervously
Connor: That was a good one
At the doorway is Ella standing there on the phone
She turns and her mouth and eyes open wide and she drops her phone
Ella: Connor?…..
She runs to his bedside and hugs him tightly
Connor: Mom….
Ella: You're finally awake….
As she hugs him tears fall from her eyes
At a garage
Dylan is walking up with Jessica
Dylan walks into the garage where a man is working on his car in
Dylan: Mikey!
He shouts
The man comes from under the car
The man has light brown hair and a medium-brown beard and he's wearing a blue mechanic suit
Mikey: Dyl?
Mikey gets up and they dab each other up
Mikey: How long has it been 3- 5 years?
Dylan: Yeah man- it's been a while
Mikey: And is that Jessica?
Jessica: Nope I'm his daughter- duhh it's Jessica
Mikey: You look different- A good different
He says as he grins and Jessica's face turns into disgust
Dylan: Look Mike- I need a favor from you
Mikey: Anything for a high school buddy
Dylan: There been a spell used on a friend of ourselves and we can't figure out what it is
Mikey: Of course just describe to me what was said and how it looked
Jessica: It was a purple aura around it but we couldn't make out what they were saying
Dylan: All we know is they were wearing these masks and black robes with hoods
Mikey: Wait go back- you said her hands were glowing purple?
Dylan: Yes
Mikey eyes widen and he drops his wrench
Mikey: You both need to go….
Dylan: What- What do you mean?
Mikey: You both need to leave…. NOW GET OUT!
They both walk away and he closes the garage in a rush
As they head back to the car
Jessica: What happened?
Dylan: I don't know he just freaked out on me
Dylan's phone started to ring
Dylan takes his phone out answering it
A few seconds pass and he hangs up
Dylan: We gotta go
They both get into the car and drive off
Connor sits on the edge of the bed and finishes two plates of food
Everyone else is downstairs but Ella is sitting in Connor's room
Connor: Tomorrow is really Christmas
Ella: Don't worry about that right now
Ella: All that matters is you getting better
Connor: No- I want to celebrate Christmas
Ella: You sure?
Connor: Yes…. I want everything to go back to normal
Ella: Sure…. Anything for you champ
Connor stands up
Ella: Take it easy!
Connor: I'm fine Mom- Really
He walks down the stairs to seeing the others sitting in the living room
Ella grabs her jacket as she puts her boots on
Ella: I need to run to the store to grab a few things for dinner
Connor: Alright mom
Ella leaves as Connor takes a seat on the couch
Dylan, Hannah, Jessica, Dominic, and Cassidy all are sitting in the living room with each other
Dominic: Hey superhero
Dylan: Perfect timing we were just going over the plans on taking down William
Connor: Can we not talk about the supernatural stuff for today or tomorrow
Dylan: You were a coma, Connor and it was because of William
Connor: I just woke up I need a few days to process everything
Dylan: We don't have a few days Connor
Dylan: William is out there… He doesn't just sit and wait for us to make a move
Dylan says
Connor: DON'T YOU THINK I KNOW THAT!
Connor shouts as black veins pop out his neck and his face
Connor: I'M TIRED OF EVERYTHING BEING ABOUT WILLIAM!
Dominic: Calm down Connor
Connor: EVERY SINCE I BECAME PART WOLF EVERYTHING HAS BEEN ABOUT WILLIAM!
He yells as he punches a huge hole in the wall
Connor then walks out the front door
Everyone looks in shock
Dominic: Whoever that is that is not Connor
Hannah: I'm on it
Hannah pulls out the book and walks towards the kitchen
Cassidy: Imma try calming him down
Cassidy grabs her coat and walks out the door
Cassidy walks out and takes a seat next to Connor on the stairs
Cassidy: Hey….
She says softly
Connor: Hey
Cassidy: You know at school your locker is covered in cards and thoughtful quotes
Connor: Really?
Cassidy: Yeah I made sure they did because if they hadn't I was gonna tear that school apart
Connor chuckles and she smiles
Cassidy and Connor both stare into the street watching cars drive pass
Cassidy: I've missed you
Connor: Yeah I know
He says as she hits him
They both laugh
Connor: I'm sorry for scaring you all
Cassidy: Hey you have nothing to be sorry for
Cassidy: You did what always do
Cassidy: Protect your friends
Connor smiles
Connor: Let's go back in
A few hours pass…
Hannah is at Dylan and Jessica's house
Hannah is reading multiple grimoires
She stumbles upon a line and she drops the book
She gets up and runs to Dylan
Hannah: DYLAN!
Hannah runs to Dylan's room
He sitting on the bed but he jumps up
Dylan: What happened?
Hannah: I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO CONNOR!
Hannah: THE MAGIC ISN'T REGULAR MAGIC
Hannah: I don't know how I couldn't think of it earlier
Dylan: WHAT IS IT HANNAH
Hannah: It's a dark magic spell which whoever is hit by it gains a darkness inside of them
Hannah: It was a spell created by a siren but obtained by witches
Hannah: I don't think I ever was the target
Dylan: He wanted Connor to jump in front of the attack…. It's been his plan all along
Dylan: He wants that dark energy to absorb Connor and turn him and get what he's been wanting from the beginning
Dylan: We have to stop this…..
In Connors bathroom
Connor shower water is running and he takes off his shirt
The mirror reflection shows black lines all over his back
He then gets into the shower
To be continued….