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Cate nervously walks around New York Airport. She has been trying to reach Andrew for over an hour. “ Pick up your phone damm it “
After the 20th attempt : “ Andrew speaking “
“Finally “ , she says angrily ,” Where have you been , I’ve been trying to call you “.
“Sorry Cate, I was working on a new play and my phone was on silent. Is there a problem ?”Andrew asks sweetly.
“ New play , my ass , testing new actresses I guess” Cate says angrily. “ Look ,what I’m calling for.
We had to stop the tour and TV shows for Mrs America because of the corona virus. I am now at the airport in NY taking the first flight back to London. I’ll be back home in a few hours. Are you coming back to the UK too , have you already looked for a flight ? Like I asked you to ?”
“euh , … I … I haven’t had time yet . Maybe it would be better for me to stay in Sidney , I think I am safer here and then I can continue working on my play . “
Cate is furious. “ You know what , just stay and keep your sweetheart company. “ And never come back “ Cate shouts in the phone.
Cate is hurt and angry.
Why did I return to him. I should have divorced him 5 years ago.
I want to go home and take the children in my arms . I have missed them so much .
I miss love so much …… I miss being loved …. I miss her……………..
Tears rolling down her cheeks . " why Roons , what have we done ? I miss you ", Cate whispers .
Last call for the flight to London , Heathrow , gate 43. Echoes through the speakers.
Cate rushes to the gate. When she is installed in the businessclass and the plane is in the air, she closes her eyes and let her mind wander … to her.
Cate tries to forget Rooney , but it doesn’t always work out that well. Especially when Andrew has a new toy. There is no more love in their marriage, even the friendship disappears.
We made the wrong choice, we should have put an end to it 5 years ago. But now it is too late.
Rooney is gone , she moved on , without her. At first Cate was angry with Rooney but now there was only grief. Sadness of a lost live , a lost future.
Luckily she still had the childeren to look forward to.
Cate falls asleep , dreaming of a better life with Rooney by her side.