Fortunately, Herbert didn't stay away long before coming back for a visit.
I found him early one morning, talking to himself in the garden.
Terry immediately ran downstairs to greet him.
But before she could even get close enough for a hug--
Almost as if they had somehow sensed his spirit, the family gnomes huddle by the family tombstones.
From left to right is Thea, Miya, Josie, and now Herbert.
As soon as Vex aged up to child, Jasmine set her son down for a little chat about the immortal dynasty. After all, she hadn't found out until after she'd already started dating a girl. She wanted better for her son. It was best that he know sooner rather than later.
He took the news surprisingly well.
Vex: "Muahahahaha! I will be --- I-M-M-OR-T-A-L! Cower before me vermin!"
Wait, not you, Fred! You don't need to cower! That's your great-grandson!
Linus, meanwhile, ate his birthday cake outside with the rest of the family.
They decided it was NOT time to tell Linus about his part in the dynasty, and the special plans they had in store for him. Maybe later, when he'd be able to understand.
Fred sculpted.
I love how demurely Vex is posing for his sculpture. Little faker. We all know you're evil.
You can see a glimpse of Vex and Linus's new bedroom there behind them, with the black and white furniture.
Jasmine painted.
Vex spent his days discovering potions,
Looking through the telescope,
And doing homework with his twin brother.
Linus: "Wow, what a bright idea, Vex! You're a genius!"
Vex: "I certainly am: an EVIL genius!"
And then it happened. The confrontation I'd been dreading.
Fred decided he just had to go pinch Vex's adorable child cheeks.
Omg, Fred, look out! Vex is gonna---oh.
Huh, little plus signs. I thought for sure this would start some kind of fight.
Maybe these two will get along after all?
