11:23 was the time stuck in Charlie's head. August 4th, 2007. 11:23AM, not PM - that was important - Eastern Daylight Savings Time according to the clock on the wall and the doctor's wristwatch
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Sam was really bad with words at a time like this, but, "You're sure you don't want me to stay?" Jack would understand if she postponed their plans, probably.
She couldn't quite hide the wince, glad she wasn't Lou at this exact moment. "You better. And you'll call if you need anything? Even if it's just to talk? Not that we would, but..."
"We got it covered," he assured her. "You'd better get back to Fandom before it falls apart." She had a right to stay as much as Charlie and Jane did, but selfishly he didn't want to deal with her being there on top of this right now. "The funeral will be in Harrison. I can let you know when if you want to come up."
She nodded, understanding the unspoken part of that as well. "I'll go make sure the school stays together then so you guys have a Homecoming this year." She paused. "I'd like to come, but I don't have to if the timeline issues are too much."
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"I could stay if it would be any use," she said to Charlie.
Well, that didn't work so well.
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