(Author's note: Couldn't give credit to the uncredited, but wanted to cut away/branch earlier. I made some minor modifications)
School was out for a teacher work day, so Megan had decided to take her twelve-year old son Robbie to the park for a picnic. They'd also brought their dog with them, a German Shepard named Toby.
Toby was currently running around while Robbie played with him. Megan meanwhile was setting up the picnic. Regular food for her and Robbie, a bowl for Toby.
They had been out for about two hours now. Robbie had spent most of the time playing, while Megan had read and spent some time talking to a guy named Keith. Keith was a local who walked his Dane through the park daily. In truth, it was knowing this that had made Megan suggest they have their picnic here. She was a single mother and Keith was single...and attractive. And currently walking away without asking her out, so back to setting up food.
Eventually Robbie was completely exhausted and came back panting. Toby for his part was still barking and wagging. Megan smiled at the two, "Have fun?"
"Lots." Robbie said, sitting down at their table. Megan handed him Toby's bowl. "Awe, I gotta put out food for him? I'm tired mama!"
"Your dog, your responsibility." Megan said, gesturing for the bag of food still in the trunk of the car. Robbie moved to put the bowl on the ground.
Across town, Jeff was activating the Chronivac. As he did, things began to change for Megan, Robbie, and Toby.