Summary: Meredith's POV of the Move/Meeting.
Meredith Gordon and her teenage daughter Claire had just arrived at their new home in Costa Verde, CA. They needed a change; they deserved one after everything they've been through. Claire was surprised when her mother spontaneously decided to pack everything up in up and move to California, and with recent money trouble, wondered how.
It seemed like they were on another planet. Texas was so different, a lot more green and calm. California was hectic. The only thing even remotely similar was the weather. They both noted the burning sun as soon as they stepped out of the car.
As they started to bring in boxes from the car, they noticed a group of woman formed at a stop sign looking in their direction. They kept unloading boxes trying not to draw attention to themselves, They had gotten quite good at that, until they saw a blonde approaching.
"Hello." the blonde said giving a friendly smile.
"Hello." Meredith said walking closer to her new neighbor, and Claire followed.
"My name is Sandra Bennet. I live right across the street." She said motioning toward her house.
"My name is Meredith, Meredith Gordon and this is my daughter Claire." Meredith said pointing toward Claire who smiled and waved a little.
Sandra smiled, "Nice to meet both of you, I just wanted to welcome you to the neighborhood. If you need anything just ask."
"Nice to meet you and we will."
Sandra looked at Claire, "Will you be going to Costa Verde High?"
"Yes ma'am"
"I have a son that goes there, he can show you around if you'd like."
"Thank-you." Claire said smiling.
Sandra smiled back, "Well I'll let you guys get settled in."
Meredith smiled, "Thank-you."
They watched as Sandra walked back to the other woman as a bus pulled up. They continued unpacking boxes when Claire saw a boy staring at her.
"Perv." She said glaring a little.