Re: AFTERMATH - Stephen
Stephen actually finishes wrapping up just as Allison gets to the car. He sees her struggling and curses under this breath at himself for not being more conscious about her condition. "I'll drive," he tells her, going over to the passenger side and opening the door for her. As he stands and waits for Allison to get into the car, he does a light inspection of the car's state - it's dirty but free from dents or scratches, as far as he can tell, which is a relief.
Behind the wheel, keys in the ignition. The gas tank is on empty, but it still runs perfectly, fueled by magic. He looks over at Allison to make sure she's okay, and then pulls away.
The town is an absolute mess, and Stephen, who's been inside helping the wounded for most of the fight, is taking it all in with grim introspection. He doesn't speak during the trip, but Allison might note he's blinking his eyes to keep himself awake.
Their house is further away from the town where the fighting took place, so luckily the neighborhood isn't a complete disaster, and the home is relatively untouched. In their driveway, he parks, gets out and again opens the door for Allison.