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Snapshots — The Talk

Snapshots is a collection of random moments as Claire, Owen and Maisie become a family. These one shots all take place Post Fallen Kingdom and exist as part of my Full Circle (read on ffn) universe. You don't need to have read FC to read these, although it's definitely complementary.

Summary: After Maisie mentions to Claire that she’s glad that Claire and Owen aren’t getting divorced, Claire decides that it’s past time she and Owen actually talked. This snapshot takes place post Full Circle.

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The Talk

Standing on the front porch still clutching his mug of coffee, Owen watched as Maisie rode her bike down the street. When she reached the intersection, she looked back briefly, and he raised his hand in a quick wave. She waved back, before she disappeared around the corner and out of sight.

While Maisie had been back at school for about a month now, and while things had mostly settled down on that front, Owen still found himself anxious over it all. He hated thinking just how much life had already thrown at Maisie, and she was still only 12. He wasn't quite sure where and how she'd developed such strong resilience, but he was glad she had. And kind of wished that maybe she'd share her secrets.

He raised his mug for another sip only to find it empty, and with a sigh, he turned back to the house. He wasn't in a rush to do anything. Not since he'd finished up at his old job the previous week, and still had about another week and a half before he started his new one. But, after being trapped in the house for a few weeks, he wasn't all that keen to be cooped up inside.

Maybe he'd go for a hike or something today, something for a change of scenery. He longed to just take off to the cabin for the next week, but he knew that wasn't possible with Maisie and Claire's schedules. But a day hike should be doable.

As he entered the house, he was too busy debating what snacks he should pack and wondering where'd he stored his Camelbak that he didn't even notice Claire at first. Didn't notice her until he was back in the kitchen, setting his mug on the counter and then turning around only to find her behind him, causing him to almost jump back in surprise.

"Whoa, Claire! Where did you come from?" Owen asked.

"I live here," she replied with an eye roll.