After the decision had been made that they would all accompany Matt and Claire on the mission to retrieve the ledger, the group dispersed, some to catch their breath outside, grab another cup of coffee, while Agent Ramirez and Claire's parents began laying out maps over in the living room, preparing ahead of everyone else.
No one felt the pressure to join them right away, after all, what they were about to go through was heavy enough, the least they could be given was 10 minutes of peace.
Mia stood in the quiet kitchen, staring at the cluttered table where empty plates and cups still sat, remnants of a breakfast that felt like a lifetime ago. She looked out of the kitchen window to see Mikee and Grant walking Misty, outdoors, they had offered to take her for her morning walk, and Mia gladly obliged.
