Later… Michelle: I don’t know what to say! Are you serious? I mean there’s so much to think about. Robert: Like what? Michelle: The children can’t just leave school! And what would people say? I am still a married woman, remember? And what about me? What would I do? Robert: Well, you don’t have to do anything. I will take care of everything. You don’t have to work anymore. Michelle: Oh, I still want to work and earn my own money. Robert: But why? I can give you everything you need. Michelle: So I can have something of my own. Robert: Hmm, that’s not really how I had planned things, but is that what you want? Michelle: Yes, it’s important to me. I need to know I can also support myself. Robert: We need to think about planning this properly. Let’s meet tonight. Usual place? Robert waits in the park. Ten minutes later, he is still waiting... After what seems like a lifetime, Michelle arrives. Robert: You made it! I thought you might have changed your mind... Michelle: It’s a lot to think about... Robert: Look, I haven’t been completely honest with you. The change is probably bigger than you imagined. My new job is actually stationed overseas in New York. I don’t want to go on my own. I need you to come with me. Will you? Michelle: The thing is, I’ve had a letter from France. He’s been injured quite badly and won’t be able to come home for a few months yet, certainly not before Christmas. They both pause and think to themselves. Both: This could be the perfect opportunity.
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