Ours // Wenclair ~ (Age Regression)

Chapter 41: Bridges of Understanding 🌈👶

INT. LITTLE MELANIE'S NURSERY - MORNING

The room is bathed in the soft morning light as Little Melanie, now in a deeper littlespace, coos and babbles in Dove Cameron's arms. Remy Martinez watches with a mix of awe and remorse.

Dove Cameron: (whispering) She tends to retreat into littlespace when she's overwhelmed or scared.

Remy observes the delicate scene, realizing the profound impact of her past actions on Little Melanie.

Remy Martinez: (softly) I never knew... I never understood.

Dove Cameron sighs, gently stroking Little Melanie's hair.

Dove Cameron: (softly) It's a part of her coping, finding solace in being little.

INT. LIVING ROOM - LATER

Dove Cameron and Remy Martinez continue their conversation, seated on the couch. Little Melanie lays in Dove's lap, fingers in her mouth, pacifier around her neck.

Remy Martinez: (teary-eyed) How old is she, really?

Dove Cameron: (smiling) Sixteen. But she regresses to cope with her trauma.

Remy's eyes widen in understanding, and she glances at Little Melanie with newfound empathy.

Remy Martinez: (softly) I never knew she had this strength.

Dove Cameron nods, appreciating Remy's genuine effort to comprehend.

INT. DOVE CAMERON'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

Remy takes a deep breath, gathering the courage to ask more.

Remy Martinez: What kind of powers does she have?

Dove Cameron: (thoughtfully) She can manipulate emotions, bring comfort. It's a beautiful gift, really.

Remy processes the information, her eyes never leaving Little Melanie.

Remy Martinez: (softly) I'm sorry for what I put her through.

Dove Cameron hesitates but sees the sincerity in Remy's eyes.

Dove Cameron: (softly) I want her to have a chance to know you, Remy.

INT. LITTLE MELANIE'S NURSERY - AFTERNOON

Dove Cameron carefully hands Little Melanie to Remy, who cradles her in her arms. Little Melanie, in her non-verbal state, responds to the comforting presence.

Remy Martinez: (whispering) I'm here, little one.

Dove watches, emotions swirling, as Remy coos and apologizes to Little Melanie. A tentative bridge of understanding is forming—one that holds the potential for healing.

INT. LITTLE MELANIE'S NURSERY - CONTINUOUS

Dove Cameron's eyes are fixed on the tender scene unfolding between Remy and Little Melanie. As Remy continues to coo and apologize, Dove senses the potential for reconciliation.

Dove Cameron: (whispering) I'm still her only mommy she's ever had in her life.

Remy nods, acknowledging the depth of their connection, as the door creaks open. Enid and Wednesday enter, concern etched on their faces.

Enid Sinclair: (whispering) Who's that?

Wednesday Addams: (suspicious) And why is she holding Mel?

Dove Cameron rises from her seat, guiding Remy to put Little Melanie back in her crib. Enid and Wednesday exchange wary glances.

Dove Cameron: (softly) This is Remy, Melanie's birth mother. We're trying to understand each other.

INT. LIVING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER

The four women gather in the living room, each with a mix of emotions on their faces. Little Melanie, still in her non-verbal state, clutches her plushie bunny.

Dove Cameron: (serious) We're navigating uncharted territory here. But Mel is their friend and her caregivers.

Enid Sinclair: (protective) You can't just show up and expect everything to be okay.

Wednesday Addams: (skeptical) What's your game, Remy?

Remy, feeling the weight of their scrutiny, takes a deep breath.

Remy Martinez: I don't have a game. I just want a chance to be a part of her life.

Dove Cameron, sensing the tension, attempts to find common ground.

Dove Cameron: We need time to figure this out, Remy. Mel's well-being is our priority.

Remy nods, understanding the complexities of the situation.

INT. DOVE CAMERON'S HOUSE - LATER

As the day unfolds, the atmosphere remains tense. Little Melanie, still in littlespace, becomes the unintentional center of a delicate negotiation.

Enid Sinclair: We need to establish boundaries.

Wednesday Addams: And make sure Mel feels safe.

Dove Cameron agrees, realizing the importance of fostering an environment where Little Melanie can thrive.

Dove Cameron: We'll take it step by step. For Mel.

The room falls into an uneasy silence, with the unresolved tension hanging in the air.