Theodore stood in the doorway at the top of the stairs, the adults glancing up at him with a mix of surprise and worry.
Had he heard everything?
"What's going on? Why does Quentin think Franklin's down here. . . Or. . .?"
He trailed off, clearly despite everything he didn't like or want to listen in.
Robert sighed,"It was a misunderstanding, Theodore; Franklin's. . . Remember?", Theodore nods,"Yeah. . . I-I know. . . But, why do you think Dad's a psycho?", Quentin was still looking at where the door was supposed to be.
Ike then came into view, and then Norman all look worried and scared.
Robert walked over,"Just a misunderstanding kiddos, Quentin thought he saw something and misread the situation.", "But there- He was on the table!-", "It could have been a mannequin?", Adelle spoke up,"Theodore likes to mess with them, turning to add a more mechanical movement to them.", Robert sighed, Theodore looked pretty sad and maybe, some part of him hoped that Franklin would reappear one day, like everything was fine and he'd apologise for what happened.
"Hey, chin up Theodore."
Robert smiled,"Tell you what, I'll be upstairs in a moment and we'll have a chat.", Theodore nods,"Okay. . .", "Is. . . Is Quentin in trouble.", Cornelius and Bonnie look at each other, realising just how far he had gone over a misunderstanding if he had just asked and Ike looking scared, Beatrix too.
Cornelius sighed heavily.
"Bonnie, uhm. . . Maybe you should take Quentin and Beatrix, home to talk. . . It's clear we need to talk."
Bonnie nods,"Okay dear. . .", Ike gulped, and the three stepped out of the way as Bonnie took Quentin and Beatrix home.

Robert looked at Cornelius,"Ike can stay the night.", "Thanks uhm. . . I am so sorry, and to you too Otto.", Otto nods,"It's. . . Fine, I got it back and, I didn't think he'd do it to a friend of his brother's or dad's.", Helen patted his shoulder as he left,"I'm sorry for your loss.", Otto nods, appreciating it.
. . .

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Cornelius sat in the living room, head in his hands and he thought of what to do with Quentin.
Kyle sat stunned of Quentin's accusations.
Robert relocked the basement.
. . .
"What will you do?"
Cornelius sighed, looking up and his sunglasses sat on his head.
"I can only think of one thing. . . It's time he understands an apology, money and giving stuff back won't be enough."
Lisa sat around the corner, stunned that Quentin would blurt it out and now Theodore heard it!