“I was thinking this was more of a romantic getaway but, you know, if you feel naked without a gun, we can role play.” “Sorry, force of habit.” “How about we start some new habits?” “You’re absolutely right. New life, new habits.” “Unless you want to role play?” “I think a cabin in the woods is the perfect place to start. No phone reception, no internet-” “-Meeting a stranger, maid/butler secret rendezvous.” “Thank you for not letting me push you away.” “Yeah, you tried pretty hard but lucky for you, I can’t take a hint, so… Hitchhiker. Interrogation-” “-I have an idea-” “-Teacher/pupil-” “-Why don’t we make our own fantasies?”

“Oh no, no, no, no, I am not going to be seen with you on those snowshoes.” “But it’s the best I can do. You said the world needs me. I can’t go breaking a hip in a snowmobiling accident.”

“Promise me this; that you will do everything humanly possible to try and get better.” “I promise.” “It’s going to be ok.” “Tell me that again?” “Everything’s going to be ok.”

“Rise and shine.” “You’re up early.” “It has been a morning. Two small grease fires in the kitchen, one almost disastrous juicing mishap, but voila; breakfast in bed.” “What’s on the menu?” “French toast, hashbrowns. All your favourites.” “So… None of my favourites, but I love you anyway.” “Well I got the orange juice right. Freshly squeezed, but um, careful. There might be a part of my finger in there.” “What’s the occasion?” “I thought you’d want a full stomach before our trip.” “Our trip? Where are we going?” “The lodge at Glen Forrest. Rural Pennsylvania, three days, two nights, our own cabin in the woods. Dinners in the main lodge, crackling fires. I look really, really good in flannel. What do you think?” “It sounds amazing. But don’t they need you at work? I’m the only one retiring.” “I cleared it with Mr Cooper. The team can manage. It’s not like the world’s going to end.” “Aram, we worked together. remember? We both know the world could literally end if you’re not there.”

“Promise me this; that you will do everything humanly possible to try and get better.” “I promise.” “It’s going to be ok.” “Tell me that again?” “Everything’s going to be ok.”