Things are pretty weird, there's no question about it. And not just weird because Chris's entire Lady Gaga costume tried to eat him at Tony's party a few days ago, but because of other stuff too. And when Chris thinks about it, a big part of why things have been weird are because of who he's found on the beach today.

There's a moment after Chris sees her where he considers maybe just turning round again. They haven't talked in what seems like ages, and maybe they'd just be better off if it stayed that way. Maybe she'd be better off, at least. So even as he walks over, he's not sure why he's doing it, except maybe because he's never been one to just give up on the people he loves.

And Claire still counts.

"Is this seat taken?" he asks Claire, gesturing toward the sand instead of just taking a seat next to her.