Rewriting the Future

[lightphoenixj]

Once time rights itself, Jean quietly excuses herself from the school. She slips into her car and heads straight home. No stopping, not even for the occasional red light or stop sign. The house is fortunately empty when she returns. Less questions to dodge until the inevitable. Her hands shakily work at preparing her family's favorite meal as she

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[thebest_thereis]

*stayed at school late to do actual work, S H O C K I N G, and finds her in the lounge when he goes to grab a coffee*

... Jean? The hell are you doing here?

[lightphoenixj]

I was... ::the plan, everything she did, she planned out to a tee. actually facing it though - is a whole other story:: I was hoping to be alone. To think. ::doesn't really know what else to say:: I guess.

Ok. Better answer. I'm taking proactive steps to prevent a horrific future.

What are you doing here so late?

[thebest_thereis]

Oh... sorry, I can leave?

You're talking about that reunion thing? That's changeable, Jean. Every future we've ever been to is changeable.

*shrugs* Thomas was being fussy, figured I'd give Abe a rest and take the baby out for a car ride. Ended up here, needed to finish up some work anyway. You need something to drink?

[lightphoenixj]

No, it's good to see you. Not looking at me like a monster. ::sucks in:: So you remember all that? I wasn't sure if I was in the future or if everyone's consciousness traveled too.

Thomas is here? ::brightens momentarily:: I'm happy to keep him entertained while you work.

Yes, to the drink. Please. And I know it's changeable, that's why I'm here.