Just a Soldier

Chapter 74 - 1 Year

Scarlett's POV:

It's been over two months since we were in New York for Hanukkah and Christmas. After New Year, everything seemed to suddenly become so busy. I had finished filming for 'Rough Night' and we were going through the press for it all. So, I spent a lot of January away for a few days at a time whilst we did interviews across the country.

Although it was really good fun, because the cast are such a laugh to be around, it was so tiring, and I missed being back home with Y/n and Ava. After having so much time together for a few months, it feels weird to spend nights on my own in a cold, empty hotel room.

The press tour went pretty well. The energy we had whilst filming carried on into the tour. We had a lot of fun, especially when we were all in them together. I've enjoyed working on this film so much. It was nice doing something a little different from what I've been doing for the last couple of years.

The only downside was the questioning over the shooting. Since the incident at the park, I've not had to face the press on a scale like this. I had only done the Sing premiere and the interviews are so short there that they thankfully didn't waste the questioning on it.

That all changed on this press tour, and it was getting a little frustrating. Just having to relive it was hard enough, but ultimately, we're here to promote a movie, not talk about something that happened 3 months ago. The girls were great when I was asked questions on it. I would give a standard answer and if it got too much, they would instantly step in and redirect the questioning.

Once the press tour was done, I was straight into filming for the next Avengers movie. Infinity War. Luckily, that's in LA so I still get to be with my girls every day. Going back to filming has been fun. We've had more join the cast for this one and I'm excited for where the next two movies are going.

Y/n and Ava had visited set a few times and it always brings joy to everyone there. It makes me laugh though because Y/n is desperate to avoid any big spoilers, but she loves watching us film. Ava on the other hand is just as desperate to find out what is going to happen. It's a constant battle and it's providing a lot of entertainment to everyone on set.

In January, Y/n went back to work after passing her fitness test. I can't lie that it makes me a bit nervous as it means that it won't be long until we're told about her deployment orders. They tested her leg as well and that is now fully healed so she's ready to be called upon. She thinks that it's likely to be sometime in spring which isn't that far away.

As much as it completely terrifies me, at least we'll get more notice this time. Time for us to prepare for her being gone for half a year. I know it's her job and I'm proud of that, so I just need to be supportive. Besides, she is still openly talking about what happens when she comes back and that is something I can't wait for. Knowing that we'll be starting our lives a new almost. But that's still some time away. I want to focus on being with her in the here and now.

One thing that has been great these last couple of weeks is the normality that has washed over us. Ava is back at school, and we've fallen into a natural routine between us picking up Ava and cooking dinner. Work for Infinity War is still in the rehearsal phase so it's a pretty structured at 9-5. That has meant that we have our family evenings together and I couldn't be happier. I thought this was something I had lost last year, but here I am, extremely lucky that I get to call this my life now.

Last week, Y/n and I went on a double date with Lizzie and Robbie. They are officially together now, and they are just so cute together. I don't think I've met a couple so meant for each other like they are. Well, accept Y/n and me of course! Robbie is a really easy guy to get along with. He's really chilled and has a great sense of humour.