| “ | It was your morality, Mother! Your conviction that awed me. That's why I stood by you. That's why I fought for you! I would have done anything for you. My mother, she who gave me life. But I know that she would want for me to finish what we started. | ” |
There is a mother-son relationship between Esther and Finn. They originally conspired together against the rest of their family. Both of them wanted vampires out of existence and to end their siblings' existence on Earth for good. However, both were killed and their plans were halted to a stop. However, years later, they are both back from the dead, possessing the bodies of witches and plan to take over New Orleans.
History
Finn was Esther's oldest son and was her most obedient child. Finn had been a small boy when he tearfully watched Esther have to give away his sister, Freya, due to a deal she had made with her own sister, Finn's aunt Dahlia. As Esther had more children afterward, Finn found himself still very close with his mom, his loyalty to her being greater than to his siblings.
Throughout The Vampire Diaries Series
Season Three
Finn, like the rest of his siblings, was very surprised when his mother walked into the house in Bringing Out The Dead.
In Dangerous Liaisons, it was shown that Finn was so ashamed of his mother's decision a thousand years ago of turning her family into vampires, that he offered his own blood for linking him to his siblings for his mother's spell: a spell that would render he and his siblings human, to which they can be killed.
Finn protects his mother
In All My Children, with the siblings all linked, Esther put her plan into action with the help of Finn. They went to the old witch house where they meet Bonnie Bennett and her mother, Abby, the witches who had freed Esther from her coffin. With Finn lurking nearby, she told the witches how she knew of their own battles with her family; Bonnie's challenges to Klaus and Abby being the one who desiccated Mikael. They set up a pentagram with five torches on each point that Finn lit, each representing one of the Original children. Esther explained her plan of undoing the spell that turned her children, rendering them human and mortal. From there, Finn would willingly let his mother kill him and since they were all now linked, the other siblings would die when Finn did. Esther saw her son's sacrifice as brave and Finn saw his mother killing him as a gift to free him from his curse of being a vampire. However, the other Original brothers arrived though they could not enter the pentagram where Finn protected his mother. Kol chastised Finn, calling him their mother's favorite son and how he was pathetic for going along with the plan. Klaus turned on Esther, telling her to end the attempted to murder before he killed her. With the help of the Salvatores, Esther's plans were thwarted and she and Finn retreated.
Finn Mikaelson
In The Murder of One, Klaus managed to find Finn, asking him where their mother was. Finn refused to give up her location, telling his brother that when Esther figured out how to kill them all again, he'd be willing to sacrifice himself all over again. A short time later, Finn was staked by Matt Donovan, killing him permanently.
It is unknown how Esther reacted to all of this but perhaps she felt betrayed as Finn willingly gave over his blood to help unlink them once he was reintroduced to his long lost love, Sage.
Throughout The Originals Series
In From a Cradle to a Grave, Esther and Finn have been resurrected, possessing new bodies. Finn is shown to be possessing the witch, Vincent. While his mother, Esther, possesses the Harvest girl, Cassie. They visit Esther's original body's grave in New Orleans, where Finn says dryly that may she rest in peace. Esther asks him what the fun in that is before telling them they have work to do.
Finn and Esther's new bodies
In Alive & Kicking, Finn continues to stand alongside his mother and younger brother in their plans for New Orleans. Esther shows Finn and Kol that she is taking steps to ensure their takeover of New Orleans, starting with the production of moonlight rings for the army of werewolves they are assembling. While discussing their plans, Finn defends his mother when Kol begins to give them attitude and Kol asks Finn if he'll ever stop clinging to their mother after a thousand years. Later, Kol accuses Finn of calling in a werewolf attack that nearly got him killed but Esther reveals that she gave the order. Finn and Esther watch as the youngest Original brother lashes out at having to be stuck in a weaker body. After Esther puts Kol in his place, Finn listens as Kol explains that he didn't learn the information that they had wanted him to. However, unknown to Esther and Finn, Kol is actually keeping the secret of Mikael's return from them.
In Every Mother's Son, Esther had Finn prepare for the dinner she had set up with Elijah and Klaus by capturing the witch, Lenore. Finn assured her that all of the preparations had been made before going to the dinner before her. His return surprised his brothers and he tried to convince them that their mother's new plan was in their best interest, defending her actions. Esther arrived shortly after, telling Elijah and Klaus that she could give them new bodies like she did Finn, so they'd no longer have to be vampires. When Klaus grew violent, she left Cassie's body and possessed Lenore, again offering the same deal. When her sons continued to refuse, she fled. Finn asked her if she really thought his brothers would agree to her proposed new lives without a fight. Esther explained that they had to destroy everything Elijah and Klaus loved so they'd have no choice but to accept her offer.
Esther and Finn "persuade" Elijah
In Live and Let Die, Finn interrupted Esther and Kol's attempts to find Davina, chastising Kol for not being able to keep track of a teenage girl. An argument ensued that Esther quickly put a stop to. Later, Esther and Finn worked together to capture Elijah. While Elijah nearly killed Finn in the confrontation, Esther saved Finn by impaling Elijah. They successfully took him prisoner together.
Finn checked on his mother's progress with Elijah in Red Door, asking his mother what she was doing to him. Esther explained that she was giving him visions of not only his worst memories but also his greatest hopes, to break him more completely so he'd accept her offer of giving him a new body.
Esther and Finn worry about Dahlia's return
In Wheel Inside the Wheel, Finn found his mother lying in a heap back where they had been keeping Elijah captive. He showed great concern while checking on her and she told him that Klaus had taken Elijah and nearly killed her. When Esther wondered if Klaus's daughter, Hope, was really dead, Finn and her shared concern at the thought of her sister, Dahlia, coming back to destroy their family, as she had promised she would if she wasn't given each generation's first born.
In Chasing the Devil's Tail, Esther told Finn that they'd have to move forward with their plan for Camille O'Connell. Finn, who had grown quite fond of Cami, angrily refused to use force to bring Cami to them. Esther was visibly surprised by Finn's refusal but Finn quickly added that he wouldn't have to use force because he could woo her to them. However, Finn was tricked and taken captive by Klaus much to Esther's fury.
In The Brothers That Care Forgot, Klaus tried to turn Finn against their mother but Finn remained steadfast in his loyalty. Klaus told Finn that Esther was using him as she always had but Finn denied Klaus's claims, telling him that he had no idea of the sacrifices Esther had made for them, and that is why he followed her without question.
In The Map of Moments, Esther secretly has Mikael rescue Finn from his captivity.
In Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire, Finn searched for his mother and when he finally learned of her location from Klaus, he found her in a tomb. Though initially happy to have found her, Finn discovered that Klaus had turned her into a vampire. Horrified by this discovery, he listened while she explained that she had fought it for as long as she could, saying she was still his mother. She apologized for making the transition but Finn grew angry, calling her a hypocrite for caving into her temptations. He then attacked her, saying he would finish what they started. Finn then attacked his mother, using the same sacrificial spell that the witch Papa Tunde had used to channel her power. He brought her to where he was also channeling Mikael's power. He explained that the family had never been as happy since Freya was taken and chastising his parents for having the other children.Quotes
(Esther writes her children's names on a piece of paper in Runic handwriting)
- Finn: You aren't having second thoughts, are you?
- Esther: Of course not, it's just Elijah. He's so moral.
- Finn: You're doing the right thing, mother.
- Esther: You understand what this means, don't you? This spell I'm casting tonight will bind you all together as one.
- Finn: I understand. When it is time, I will be ready to die.
- Esther: Then we must complete the link.
- Esther: Be quiet, Kol. Your brother knows virtue you cannot even imagine.
- Finn (Possessing Vincent): May you rest in peace.
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): What's the fun in that? (She looks at Vincent) Come along. We have much to do.
- Finn: Yes, mother.
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): She's unravelling. Poor thing. Cracking under the pressure.
- Finn (Possessing Vincent): I assume that was Elijah and Niklaus' goal all along?
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): (smirks) Say what you will, they are impressive strategists.
- Finn (Possessing Vincent): A trait they inherited from you, dear Mother.
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): (laughs) I suppose they did, Finn. Francesca Guerrera will be her own undoing. Let's see how impressive your brothers are when they finally come up against me.
(Vincent/Finn nods in agreement, and the two continue to walk down the sidewalk)
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): Did she buy it?
- Finn (Possessing Vincent): Entirely. The humans are weak. (He holds his hand over a candle's flame) Their bodies are so strange. I'd forgotten what it feels like to be this vulnerable.
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): At least you're not stuck in the body of a teenager.
- - Rebirth
- Finn (Possessing Vincent): I've heard from Kol. He's still looking for the young witch. I imagine he'll find her soon enough.
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): Shame he'll miss dinner. Although, it is best that his new identity remains unknown. This new witch you've brought me, Lenore. She seems rather stubborn.
- Finn (Possessing Vincent): Mother, I'd be happy to open her up to new possibilities.
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): Have Oliver handle her. Your means of persuasion will be needed for dinner. Have we received any response to our invitation?
- Finn (Possessing Vincent): I imagine your message had quite the effect-- both he and Elijah have been on the move all day.
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): Of course. Ever boys. Be sure you're ready for them this evening.
- Finn (Possessing Vincent): I've handled everything exactly as you've instructed.
- Esther (Possessing Cassie): I'd expect nothing less from you, Finn.
- Finn: Now, you must have known they wouldn't give in without a fight.
- Esther (Possessing Lenore): Of course! Tonight was not an ultimatum, it was an invitation. I just want to get them thinking. After all, only those who know they are lost will ask to be found.
- Finn: They're defiant by nature, and they've grown very strong. How do you expect to show them the error of their ways?
- Esther: (laughs) I will systematically destroy everything they hold dear. (Cut to Niklaus, sitting alone in the compound's courtyard) I've already taken the wolves from Niklaus and made them our own. It is time, now, to focus on the prodigal son, Marcel, and his small nest of vampires across the river. (Cut to Marcel, who has handed Gia a drink and introduced her to her fellow vampires) Now that we have cleansed the Quarter of his kind, perhaps it's time to turn our attention to the outskirts of our beautiful home. We will take their pride, their joy, their love. (Cut to Hayley, who sits quietly in her bedroom, and looks over to see the empty rocking chair in the nursery) We will lay it all to ruin. (Cut to the courtyard, where Elijah has returned and joined Klaus) And, when they are at their lowest point, in their deepest despair, they will have no choice but to beg me to release them from their pain. (She smirks) And, because I love them, I will.
(At the Mikaelson compound, Klaus and Hayley lay Elijah on his bed, still in his bloodstained suit. He and Hayley stare at Elijah in concern)
- Esther: Still burdened with hatred for me. For what happened to his child.
- Finn: He's a fool. Your actions saved this family! If that child had lived--
(Finn cuts himself off, unable to speak the words)
- Esther: Dahlia would return, and she would come for us all.
- Finn: Well, you always did know how to leave a message, Mother.
- Esther: (smirks) If only all my sons were as respectful as you are. Kol will return home soon, Elijah will wake from his slumber believing the only way to salvage his humanity is to rejoin our family. (Finn nods in agreement) Which is why it is time you bring Camille in. (She hands him a small bundle of herbs) Here. I've spelled this to subdue her without causing bodily harm.
- Finn: (unsure) I thought we had more time.
- Esther: We don't. Once Klaus has been duly influenced by his father, we will need to act quickly.
- Finn: No, there's no need for this. (Esther gives Finn a look) I can bring her in without it.
- - Chasing the Devil’s Tail
(Klaus wanders into the ballroom, where Finn has once again been suspended by his wrists. Klaus has a roll of torture implements in his hands)
- Klaus: Do you think our mother is even the least bit concerned for your well-being?
(Klaus pulls out a large knife and tests out how sharp it is)
- Finn: (weak) She knows I don't need rescuing.
- Klaus: (holds up his knife to Finn for his input) Hmm? (Finn remains silent, so Klaus shrugs and puts the knife down in favor of a different one) Eh...
- Finn: You can toy with me all you want, Niklaus, but you've had innumerable opportunities to kill me.
- Klaus: (points a sharp tool at him) But, I didn't, did I? (Finn smiles weakly, and Klaus puts down the tool) Finn, I understand your devotion to her. She must have clung to you with desperate need after our sister Freya died, making you believe it was your responsibility to care for her. Always and forever, mmm? A burden which you accepted without question, because you were a good son. Small children lack the capacity to question their parents, but you're a man, now, Finn.
- Finn: Is that the extent of your argument? I'm a man, now, so I should join your wretched cause?
- Klaus: Is it not better to join me, then spend the remainder of your mortal life aligned to a woman who always manipulated you? Brother, I offer you the opportunity to free yourself! Side with me, and I will give you the life she never once offered-- a chance to choose your own path! (Finn remains silent) The choice is yours, brother!
(Klaus exits the room, leaving Finn to consider Klaus' offer)
(Finn is still suspended by his wrists with his manacles in the ballroom, where Klaus once again returns to continue to try to turn him to his side)
- Klaus: (holds up the key to his manacles) So, brother-- ready to embrace your new life of freedom?
- Finn: I'm already free, brother.
- Klaus: (pockets the key) You're aware our mother cares nothing for you?
- Finn: Niklaus, I assure you, my mother loves me. She loves all of her children. You would not exist without her sacrifice.
(Klaus smirks, not believing him, and heads for the door, but he stops when Finn calls out to him)
- Finn: Do you even know the truth? That she was barren? And she grew so desperate for a family that she begged one of the most powerful witches in history for help. Her sister, Dahlia. Of course, Dahlia's price was high. She agreed to make our mother fertile, but in exchange, she sought the first-born as sacrifice. Having no other choice, our mother gave away our beloved Freya.
- Klaus: (still in disbelief) Our sister died of plague.
- Finn: Esther gave her away. Think about that. The pain, the grief.
- Klaus (approaches Finn face-to-face) If what you say is true, then death is far too delicate a fate for her.
- Finn: She loves us more than you realize.
- Klaus: (angry) And is love the reason she wanted my child dead?
- Finn: She was trying to protect you from Dahlia's curse!
- Klaus: (shouts) WHAT CURSE?
- Finn: Dahlia demanded the first-born of every generation. Had your child lived, she would have paid the price! And, if anyone had tried to protect her, Dahlia would come and destroy us all.
(Klaus glares at Finn, who looks almost scared)
(Finn breaks through the brick wall that Klaus built to entomb Esther, and finds her sitting weakly on the floor when he makes it inside. He smiles happily)
- Finn: Mother? I thought for sure I'd find you dead! I've come to save you!
- Esther: (sighs in relief) I knew you would, my sweet child.
(She goes to caress his face with her hand, but her vampire face pops out, revealing that she ultimately decided to drink the blood bag instead of dying. Finn sees the empty blood bag next to her before he backs away, looking absolutely horrified. Esther looks miserable and disgusted with herself)
- Finn: No.
(Finn is still distraught over Esther's transformation)
- Esther: Finn, please! I fought it for as long as I could. (Finn is turned away from her, and Esther rises to her feet, nearly in tears) Look at me! I am still your mother! (Finn finally looks at her, but it's clear in his face he feels betrayed) I'm sorry! I was just so hungry.
- Finn: You're a hypocrite. You speak of purification, of cleansing the souls of our family, and yet you caved to temptation instead up standing with your principles! (Esther closes her eyes, ashamed) It was your morality, Mother. Your conviction, that hardened me! That's why I stood by you. (He raises his voice to a shout) That's why I fought for you! I would have done anything for you. My mother. She who gave me life.
- Esther: (walks toward him) Yes...
- Finn: But, I know she would want me to finish what we started.
(He grabs Esther by the throat and pins her to the wall, as he pulls out an athame and carves the sacrificial magic symbol onto her forehead to take her power as she screams)
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Trivia
- According to Kol, Finn is Esther's "favorite son".
- Finn helped his mother Esther to link Elijah, Klaus, Kol, Rebekah and himself in Dangerous Liaisons.
- It was noticed by the other Originals how Finn immediately seemed to be spending a lot of time with Esther since he was undaggered, as Rebekah pointed out to Elijah.
- It is unclear how Esther reacted to Finn's death as it was not shown on-screen.
- Both are resurrected in From a Cradle to a Grave.
- Esther and Finn's closeness may have come from sharing the secret of Freya's true fate.
- Finn outright believes that his mother has good intentions, knowing the sacrifices she has had to make.
- When taking charge of the werewolves of New Orleans, Esther plays a more behind the scenes role, allowing Finn to command the wolves directly, as a field leader.
- Both Esther and Finn are very extreme in their views of right and wrong.
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