I Hate the Way...

Part 7: "We're Getting Married."

The twins hear a nurse outside in the lobby, "Right that way."

"Thank you, love. I'll just be a minute."

Josie recognizes the fake polite voice, wooing the nurse in order to get what she wants.

It's Hope.

She rolls her eyes at the stupid giggle she hears from the nurse, effectively smitten with the Tribrid.

When Hope peaks into the doorway, she recognizes the look of defeat on Josie's face, and she senses the betrayal coming from the blonde twin.

She hesitantly questions Josie, "I thought you wanted back-up?"

Josie had asked for Hope to meet her at the facility since she was leaving work. She thought she might need the assistance.

Josie sighs, "I was too pissed off to wait. Sorry, I know you drove out of your way—"

"No, don't worry about that. Do you two need any help...or is now a bad time?" She still senses the tension in the room.

Lizzie eyes the auburn haired girl openly, "I'm sorry, I don't believe we've been introduced. You'll have to forgive my sister's manners. I'm Lizzie."

She extends her hand out, which the girl accepts with a charming grin, "Hope Mikaelson. Pleasure to meet you, love."

"Uh-huh," Lizzie just stares absentmindedly at the girl, not at all registering anything she said.

"I'll get those bags for you."

"Uh-huh."

Josie rolls her eyes as Hope moves to pick up the bags that Josie had packed up for her sister.

And then what Hope said finally registers with the blonde twin, "Wait, did you say Hope Mikaelson? As in the Tribrid?"

"Yeah, that would be me..." Hope forces a smile to the girl before turning to Josie, "Do you want me to meet you at your place to help unpack these bags?"

"No, Hope you don't have to—"

"That would be great, actually. Then you could give me a ride home?"

Hope is confused, wondering why the two wouldn't want to ride home together, "Yeah, of course."

Lizzie shoots her sister a glare before turning to grab a bag.

Hope furrows her eyebrows at the brunette and Josie let's out a small sigh before mouthing a silent 'thank you' to Hope.

Hope grabs the rest of the bags before following the twins out of the bedroom door.

"Hope Mikaelson. I didn't expect to ever see you again. How's your family doing?"

Hope tenses a bit as she turns toward the voice, and Josie and Lizzie both stop in their tracks.

Josie can sense the anger bubbling inside the Tribrid. And the condescension of Dr. Davis's words.

If looks could kill, the doctor would definitely be out.

He retreats with a proud smirk before Hope gets the chance to respond.

"Hope, what was that about?"

"Nothing, he's just an ass. Let's go."

Josie wants to question the encounter further, but she holds off for now.

The three of them make their way out the the cars, with Hope and Lizzie following behind Josie until they arrive at Josie's apartment.

Hope carries several bags as she follows behind Josie and Lizzie up the stairs.