Warning: Spoilers for American Horror Story: Delicate episode 4
Summary
Anna's publicist, Siobhan, who is also a close friend, might be involved in a coven of witches from Hollywood, conspiring to snatch Anna's baby.
IO Preecher, a possible adversary of Anna, could be extending a helping hand by forewarning her about the coven.
It appears that Preecher's association with Anna's pregnancy indicates that she may have also fallen prey to the coven, ultimately surrendering her child to them. In the midst of the chaos surrounding Anna in American Horror Story: Delicate, IO Preecher could potentially be offering assistance. According to Danielle Valentine's novel, Delicate Condition, the latest season of American Horror Story has taken its protagonist on a harrowing and tumultuous path. Regrettably, despite her efforts to keep herself safe, the situation has only deteriorated as the narrative unfolds.
A Dark Coven In Hollywood Could Be Going After Anna's Baby In AHS: Delicate
Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian Shine in the Dark and Twisted American Horror Story Season: A New Chapter Unfolds.In episode 2 of American Horror Story: Delicate, Anna discovers a series of posts within a conspiracy forum. These posts, shared under the username "Preecher_spe@ks," imply that IO Preecher is the individual responsible. Interestingly, the content of Preecher's posts aligns with the events depicted in the opening scene of episode 4. One of the posts, titled "The Secret Cable of Witches that Run Tinseltown," delves into the topic, while another relates to Queen Mary I's reign.
These posts are highly relevant to American Horror Story: Delicate episode 4. The episode begins with a scene set in the 1500s, where Queen Mary I gives birth to a baby she deems monstrous and hands it over to two women who could be witches. Billie Lourd and Leslie Grossman, regulars on American Horror Story, portray these witches in the episode. Later on, they make an appearance in Siobhan's office as the Ashleys - a PR team offering to resurrect Anna's career following an unfortunate incident at an award show.
In American Horror Story, every detail is deliberate, suggesting that the PR duo is likely the same women from the Queen Mary scene. If they belong to a coven, this could explain how they have managed to live for so long without aging. Considering their history of taking babies for their coven, it is logical to assume that they wish to collaborate with Anna in order to obtain her baby as well. Anna's status as a Hollywood actress nominated for multiple awards for her role in The Auteur establishes a connection with the Hollywood coven mentioned in Preecher's post.
American Horror Story: Delicate Theory - Preecher Was A Former Victim Of The Baby-Stealing Coven
In regards to Preecher's Celtic rituals post, it appears that Siobhan possesses knowledge about the coven and did not innocently hire the Ashleys to assist Anna. The origins of the Celtic religion can be traced back to ancient Ireland, and Siobhan, being an Irish name, further solidifies this connection. In the Celtic language, "Siobhan" translates to "God is gracious" and has been in use since the early 14th century.
Given Preecher's strong involvement in Anna's pregnancy and the covens of witches who have been known to take away infants from other women, it is plausible that she herself might have been one of the women who relinquished her baby to a coven. Although not much evidence has surfaced in American Horror Story: Delicate to support this theory, a comparable storyline was introduced in the episode Delicate Condition. According to Danielle Valentine's book, in 1987, Preecher was recruited as a surrogate mother for a well-to-do family. Her pregnancy was riddled with difficulties, including peculiar cravings and strange visions, mirroring Anna's current experiences in American Horror Story: Delicate.
Preecher experienced immense relief upon the conclusion of her pregnancy and the birth of her baby. It is highly plausible that the baby she delivered for the affluent family was actually relinquished to a coven. The show could potentially introduce a surprising twist to this storyline, unveiling that Preecher had initially intended to have the baby for herself but was ultimately compelled to surrender it to a coven.
Is Preecher Actually Trying To Help Anna In American Horror Story?
Among the various individuals Anna spots wherever she goes, Preecher stands out as one of the potential stalkers. Ivy is another person who raises suspicion, as well as the artist Sonia, who eerily resembles Dex's former spouse Adeline. Anna has been encountering peculiar incidents, such as receiving messages on her virtual calendar and coming across dolls depicting her character from her previous television show. However, Preecher's appearances on American Horror Story have been far more sinister and unsettling compared to the other individuals who might be stalking Anna.
During their communication, Preecher appears to be warning Anna instead of intending harm. Sadly, Anna disregards her warning due to intense fear. In episode 4 of American Horror Story: Delicate, Anna receives a bouquet of flowers accompanied by a note stating, "You Can't Trust Any Of Them." Considering all the evidence, it is highly probable that Preecher is the one cautioning Anna. Given her own experience of having a child taken from her, she likely seeks to protect Anna from a similar fate.