Cami stayed with the Mikaelsons until they were able to book a flight back to New Orleans. When they returned Cami felt calmer, settled. New Orleans was her home, and the trip back to Winnetka reaffirmed that. Cami was still shocked her parents knew about the supernatural and had kept an eye on her without telling her about either. The latter was possible, if Irene and Maxwell knew about the Faction and the O'Connell legacy they probably had some ties. In their own twisted way, it showed they cared. But to never step in...what did that say?

The holiday spirit was still over New Orleans. Cami spent time going through Sean's belongings. She cleared off some shelves in her room and added his rock collection to her wall decor. Cami was into decoding Sean's journals when her phone beeped with a notification.

It was Klaus reminding her to be ready for their dinner date. Tonight was a rare occassion where he had the compound to himself and he wanted Cami over as soon as possible. He would pick her up in an hour.

Cami was putting the final touches on her look when she heard the doorbell ring. Fumbling with her earrings, Cami opened the door. The earrings dropped to the floor.

"Mom, dad." Cami stared blankly wondering if she should pinch herself.

"May we come in?" Maxwell stuffed his hands in his pockets.

Irene looked hesitant. "We understand if you refuse."

Cami wordlessly stepped aside as they entered. Maxwell looked around her apartment.

Irene looked her up and down. "You look nice."

"I have a date with Klaus." Cami replied evenly.

"Ah." Irene and Maxwell exchanged a glance.

Cami crossed her arms over her chest, waiting.

"We owe you an apology, Camille." Maxwell said as he took a seat on the sofa.

Irene shook her head. "You were right. We abandoned Sean, we abandoned Kieran, we abandoned you. But we want to attempt to make up for it."

"You're all we have left, even if you have found another family."

Cami felt the tears threaten to come.

"Camille." Klaus stood in the doorway. He slowly entered the apartment, glancing from Irene and Max to his girlfriend. Klaus wrapped a protective arm around Cami.

"It's okay, Klaus. They came to apologize."

Irene cleared her throat. "We owe you and your family an apology as well. You might be monsters but..."

"But you take care of my little girl." Maxwell gave Klaus an appraising look. Understanding passed between them. "So what say you Camille?"

Cami looked at Klaus who tilted his head, letting her know it was up to her. Cami met her parents eyes and smiled. "Would you like to join us for dinner?"

I'M ALIVE. I know this update is months late but it's never too late for Christmas.