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.

24. Chapter 24

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

AN: I got a lot written tonight, so our journey rapidly approaches its end. Hope you're still enjoying the ride, and sorry to people with alerts - you're going to get a million emails.

24

Nathan's scared. And alert. Peter's watching Claire, and he's watching everyone else, but he doesn't know what he's looking for. He guesses Peter shouldn't take his eyes off her, but wishes he had some help. It's hard to smile, make conversation. Peter's not even trying.

Some guy with blond, floppy hair is flirting with Claire. She's drinking – should she be drinking? Nathan doesn't know that blond guy. Someone's son, or date, or –

They dance. Claire smiles at Blond Guy and looks disturbingly adult. Peter watches them narrowly.

Nathan's furious – and understands, suddenly, that he's the father of a teenage girl.