Ellie and Chuck had been home for nearly a week now. It was strange to be back in Encino, which was odd since it was supposed to be home. It just didn't feel like home right now. Maybe because it was now officially in her name after she signed a bunch of forms yesterday.

( Cut for a bit of canon angst! )

Ellie's mood was hard to figure out at the moment, all because of one piece of mail sent to her. She knew this day was coming, the day she would learn the house in Encino and other belongings were being left in her name. There were meetings she needed to attend and papers that needed to be signed. Basically, it meant more responsibility.

( Cut for slight angst... )

Ellie knew what today was. It was just another good excuse to call home. She settled on her bed, grabbed her new cellphone (not nearly as clunky as her older mid-90s style), and dialed home ( Read more... )