“The next tenants no. They lived here for a year and I never saw it.

Then it appeared on Maria."

"Okay so I think I've heard enough history. What does this mean in the present?"

"The stone is trying to accomplish its mission which is to bond a mother and son together in a loving relationship, but one that will remain here in this house."

"This is so fucked up." Emma grumbled “But not as fucked up as the fact I'm sitting here listening to it."

“Because you've heard it and felt it and you know what it wants."

Robin paused meaningfully.

“And my guess is its getting it."

"You make it sound like it has a mind of its own." Emma ignored Robin's comment, refusing to acknowledge what she'd done with Eric that had her actually giving credence to this whack job story.

"It's sentient to a point, but has no reason. It has its agenda and isn't going to stop until accomplishes it."

“Okay, so let me get this straight, its affected at least four women who lived in the house."

"More Like six." Robin admitted.

“Lovely. Two women are dead. One woman turns into a guilt ridden zealot. One son is dead, one ran away and who knows what happened to him and one lost his mind for a period of time. Sherri's son abandoned her after something happened between them."

“But don't forget about Kathy and Paul who are happy and Cliff and..."

"The odds aren't in favor of happy endings here. In fact your ancestor was killed by her husband. This thing drives mothers to fuck their sons then, “ She tapped the table.

“Okay, wait something occurred to me."

“What's that?"

“This thing pushes this desire and makes them think they want it, but then when it's over it seems like they end up realizing what they did and bad things happen."

"Yes."

“Why? If the agenda is getting them together then why does it all go to hell?’

"It brings them together, but once the act is fully consummated, it releases its hold. At that point there is no more influence and they are left to deal with the consequences. For me and Kathy we both still desired our sons and they wanted us as well. Others, well unfortunately you've heard what happens.”

"How can I get rid of it?"

"You can't. Not until you..."

“Don't even say it." Emma snapped.

"I am not seducing my son and even if I tried he has no interest in me."

“Emma. .

"I'll leave. If I pack up and go it will fall off my damn neck and lose itself won't it"

"You won't leave. Robin said simply.

“You're too close for it to let you go."

“Excuse me?"