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.

9. Chapter 9

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

9

Peter comes downstairs and for a moment, he looks stunned. He's staring at Claire, but his face is so different, Noah feels a surge of adrenaline that doesn't seem to have anything to do with the quiet scene. Sandra's in the kitchen, the kids on the couch – but something's wrong, something only Peter seems to see.

"Where's Claire?"

Lyle looks at him like he's retarded, but Peter drags Claire roughly to her feet, and his fury as he repeats the question is frightening.

"I am Claire!"

But Noah can see fear in her eyes – and he's right. It's not Claire.