Owen: “No.”

Jonathan: “Oh... Right, are you coming back on Tuesday?”

Owen paused: “Yeah.”

Before Jonathan could say another word, Owen cut him off: “Let’s leave it here for now.”

“Sure, just let me know when you’re back. I’ll come get you so you can stop by and see Claire.”

Owen: “...Alright.”

—

The following day...

Grace awoke early, lacing up her running shoes to lose herself in a brisk half-hour ...