[ Kate's smile in return is small and crooked, a little rueful, and she gives Claire's shoulder a brief squeeze before taking her hand back. And shrugging. ]

Kind of a. Spontaneous vacation? I needed a break from my partner so I figured I'd go roadtrip to LA and hang out there for a while. Beach time, change of scenery.

[ Something in the way she says it suggests that it did not turn out as envisioned. ]