#ccsemberclub

"So you have MY apology" She admits "I just... I don't want to be that shallow bitch I was when I was younger and caring only about two people. She had her reasons, but I've outgrown her"

William is quiet and still a long time. A LONG time. Almost frozen.

"Honey?"

She puts a hand on him

"I just realized.... and accepted.... I am different too."

"Well," She says taking his hands "That's part of what love is, watching each other grow and still loving each other"

"Is it?" his question is half hopeful, half testing, questing.

"Are you worried we're growing apart? We're allowed to disagree" She says "And good thing too. Would get boring otherwise"

He clears his throat and looks away. "Yes, of course."

"But... to answer your question" Seeing him look away she realizes she never did "Yes, part of love is growing old together"

He clears his throat. "Dearest, will you allow me to excuse myself? I need some room."

"I..." She seems surprised, and a look of worry escapes her then she says "Ok. I need to get back to performing anyway. We'll talk more later when you're up to it if you like? "

And she slips out before he answers

A deep sigh, and he puts his face in his hands.

And he has his space