we are the practitioners of loss

Claire-fic. With references to the second part of this. Alex/Olivia shippers need not read. Really.

I cannot think of a clever title right now. Deal.

ETA: I just noticed there's actually a shitload of references to other Claire fics, but I'm too lazy to find which ones, so if you remember, good for you; if you don't, just forget it.

( The Five Stages of Grief: How to Cope When Your Girlfriend Leaves the Witness Protection Program )