Choices

by rain and leaves

A story about Peter's return, after which things start to spiral way out of control. This story's main point of interest is that it will be told entirely in drabbles. Warning: Canon!PC. Rating is for violence and adult themes.

35. Chapter 35

Disclaimer: If you recognize anything, it's not mine.

35

"You were never supposed to know," Ma says. And suddenly, Nathan knows. Peter's staring at Ma like he's never seen her before, and Claire's gone white.

"Oh God, Ma, no," Nathan pleads. He can't believe this. This isn't happening. Ma – her own son – her own granddaughter –

"We had you raised halfway across the country so you wouldn't meet until you were ready. We thought Meredith was dead. And if she had been, you would never have found out, Claire."

"You told me Nathan was – " Claire bursts out, but Nathan can see she can't finish it – my father.

She's shaking.