Reunited by Chance

by allycallie

In this AU, Callie and Jude were separated at the very start, after the death of their Mom. Callie is 16 and Jude is 12. Jude sees Callie again by chance. He has been adopted by the Fosters. Callie is trying to get emancipated after difficult experiences in the foster system.

2. Chapter 2

Jude's POV:

My friend Connor and I head to this fast food place near his house, the Shake Shack.

Girl at the counter: "How may I help you?" She's covered with bruises and I stare. "You need a minute?", she asks.

"Uhh, yeah. What's good here? Any recommendations?"

Girl: "Sure, the burgers are good, the shakes are pretty good too."

"Yeah, thanks. We'll both have a burger and vanilla shake."

Connor and I go sit down.

Connor: "So, you done with the family tree assignment yet?"

"I wonder what happened to her. She's covered in bruises."

Connor: "Could be a lot of things. So, you finished?"

"Not yet. It just reminds me of my biological family. I don't remember them very well and I don't have any pictures or anything. I guess I'll just need to do it on the Adams-Fosters."

I haven't told anyone about Callie – it was too hard. We were young when we were separated, but sometimes I still feel like something is missing, even though I've been adopted.

Connor: "They're your family too. I'm sure the teacher won't mind."

Girl: "Here you both are. Enjoy!"

"Thanks. And Yeah, Connor, you're right, I'll talk to Stef and Lena today."

As we leave, I hear the girl from the counter singing "Sounds of Silence" as she buses the tables. I can't help but feel sad for her.