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.

37. Chapter 37

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

37

Nathan stands up.

"Get out of my house."

For a second Peter thinks Nathan means him. But then Ma rises; with that expression that says that they're children, that they can't possibly understand her reasons, that their anger is immature and misguided.

But the look in Claire's eyes – in the eyes of the woman Peter loves – the teenage girl Peter loves – the niece Peter is in love with –

Peter's niece, Peter's only love, is hurt and her eyes are raw with anguish.

He says, harshly, "Get out."

And he looks at her. His mother.

She flinches like he's hit her.