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Shit. You'd think people would be drinking now of all times. This place is as dry as a grandmother's--

[ He stops himself, thinking better of the metaphor for the sake of limited time. ]

So that's it. Can't say it's been all roses and long walks on the beach, but I can't help get the feeling that this place has a way of growing on you. Maybe it just looks better when somebody's elbowing you out. You work, meet new faces...makes you wonder what it's all for if you're not gonna remember any of it.

[ He's not used to getting caught up with his words: they're usually explosive, maybe even to a fault. ]

Guess all I'm sayin' is good luck. Try to make yourselves useful somewhere, wherever you're going. If we ever meet again, not that we'd know it, maybe we can help each other out. I'm looking forward to picking up where I left off.

And if you've got a tab to settle, don't think you're out that easy. I've still got a little over 24 hours, and I'll be seeing you sooner than you think.

[Delivered to Theo's address is a hard-cover book titled Parenthood inlaid in a gold text. The subheading is equally crafted, titled A work in progress to be completed by Theodred Sammeth and Family, gifted by Al Capone. Inside are some pages crafted like a baby book, with inserts and blank pages for things to be written in, but notated in some margins or on some pages alone are scrawled notes that are generally well intentioned. Some examples are:

Children have the reasoning of a drunk when they're throwing tantrums. Argue with them too much and you'll end up getting yourself worked up for nothing. Prepare for a lot of babbling and throwing up, and that's just the beginning of it.

Music. Learn to play something or how to sing to them. They love that, even if no one else does.

You've got two on the way: odds are they're going to get into trouble. Keep an eye on it, but let it happen. It builds character. If you try to smother it or keep them in some kind of bubble, they'll find a way to get into trouble anyway.

When all else fails, ask the missus.

Kids are the best and most terrifying thing anyone could ask for all at once. You'll worry about messing them up, making mistakes and giving them enough. It all works out fine as long as someone keeps an eye on them. They're tougher than you think and have time on their side. Give them everything you never had. If you had it all, just give them your time.

I don't know what to tell you about the fire thing, my friend, but here's those oven mitts, some salt and one hell of a long prayer for you.

Really, you'll do great. Congratulations.]

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Can I...

[A long pause.]

I need to talk to you, okay? I got an idea, 'n I wanna know if you think it's crazy enough to work, or just crazy.

Yeah. 'Course.

Come over.

[He may or may not have been about five minutes away already, just waiting for that response. That's why he's able to show up so quickly. Knock knock.]

Hey.

[ Al gives a nod before he lets Jimmy in. The speed doesn't surprise him any, in fact he's already got the drinks made, strong and poured. ]

So you got an idea. That's dangerous business.

[Oh good, drinks. He needs them.]

It's about not bein' dead.

[No time for useless chatter, right down to business.]

[ He takes a seat, remaining quiet for one of the few times in his life.

He's listening, Jimmy, and it better be a damn good idea. ]

Look, I've been thinkin'...

[He sits down, too, leaning forward, clearly animated by the idea.]

If I go back to my own time, I'm as good as dead. You 'n I both know it. You confirmed that for me, back on our birthdays. 'n in your time, I'm already dead. But what if...

[Hear him out here, Al, he's getting slightly excited.]

... I mean, what if I go back with you to your time? Some version of me is already dead, so I'm not gonna be goin' back into that same situation where that fucker's comin' after me to kill me. That Jimmy Darmody'd be dead, but this Jimmy Darmody'd be alive. See what I mean?

[ This is something Al has to think over carefully, considering every possible roadblock that might interfere. Maybe it's the general idea of success that he likes, or Jimmy's enthusiasm is just contagious. ]

That's-- crazy enough to work.

[ Sagely as he may be trying to appear, something about giving fate a kick in the teeth brings about a smirk. ]

That's what I was thinkin', too.

[And he has to appreciate that smirk of Al's, because he feels just about the same way, really.]

You'd have to help me get my boy back, though. I couldn't go back to Atlantic City alone, or maybe not at all. If any of 'em saw me alive...

I get it.

[ It's a good idea. A great one, even. But he has things to keep in perspective. ]

You know I'll do everything I can to help you out, it just might not happen as quickly as you want. If you need a place to lie low for a while or something to get you on your feet, you can call Chicago home. We'll take care of you and Tommy too.

I know it won't happen as quick as I want, but all I care about is gettin' Tommy back. The rest of it doesn't matter. Fuck the money, fuck the fancy house and all the shit my father had, fuck Nucky and fuck Atlantic City in general. I'll move to Chicago. I'll go into business with you.

We'll make it happen.

[ He's not entirely certain what happened to the poor kid. It'd be best to get some information with someone who can keep their mouth shut: a rarity in Atlantic City above most places on god's green earth.

Harrow might be a good place to start, wherever the hell that guy ends up to be. ]

Welcome back to life, Jimmy Darmody.

[The grin that breaks across his face when Al says that is one of those rare ones that he only manages on special occasions. This counts as a special occasion.]

I got some ideas for how we can do all of it, but we'll worry about that later. Once we get back home.

[Because right now...]

How 'bout we drink to me hopefully bein' alive for a good long while?

[ He'll top them both off to that.]

I'm gonna be keepin' an eye on you myself to make sure of that.

[He lifts his glass, nodding.]

I sure hope you do. Y'know, considerin' what I hear about you becomin' a famous gangster in all the history books, seems like it'd be a wise idea for me to stick with you.

You need a few books and people to tell you that?

[ He lifts a glass in turn. ]

To beginnings out of endings-- and putting that brain of yours to some good use for many years to come.

Nah, but it's sure nice to have the confirmation, ain't it?

[A slow nod.]

Yeah, I'll try to use my brain a whole hell of a lot more than I used it last time I was back home.

[He knows he makes stupid choices, too. Unfortunately, that doesn't always mean he's good at avoiding them.]

[When he gets the book, he's rather surprised. The oven mitts are pure Al though. The book on the other hand... well... After Theo gets the book and spends time looking through it, being sure to read all the notes, he goes and tracks Al down.]

[ Theo will likely find him at work, going over some receipts half-heartedly. Seeing a familiar face definitely brightens his mood. ]

Hey, it's the proud papa-to-be.

Hey. I got your book.

[He's smiling brightly.]

Thank you. Adrienne will love it.

I hope so. That's priceless advice right there.

It is. And I don't know exactly how to thank you for it.

So... I have a bottle of whiskey instead.

It's nothing. Just don't do something stupid like forget it.

I couldn't turn that gift away.

I won't. Something like this I won't forget.

[He places a small bottle on the bar. It reads McCallum Whiskey on the bottle.]

I don't remember if I've told you about this stuff or not.

I remember something about flying cats.

Teleporting cats. Which is worse than flying. Flying cats you can at least close doors against.

Right. This doesn't attract them or anything, does it?

[Theo has a brief horrifying moment of imagining six very drunk teleporting kittens. He then shakes his head.]

No. Their owner's family just makes the whiskey.

[ That's good enough for him. He picks the bottle up and inspects it. ]

Then I'll save it for something special.

Save it for when you want to get drunk quickly. It's strong stuff.

I've been thinking -- Meyer and I discussed it a little theoretically when I first got back here, but... they say that we can go back to any world we want.

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oh jfc that icon is precious

Re: Occasionally Jimmy is adorable and smiley! It happens!

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Showed post to Wife mun she Awwwwww'd.

Ahaha good >3

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