Forget me never...

Letter 34

My dear baby,

I know that you don't like it when I call you that. But for me, you will always be my baby. I am writing to give you a bit of my news. I miss you a lot since you've been gone to England to see your father. I am happy to learn that your relationship has gotten better and it's thanks to Candy! May God bless that child! She would have been the perfect daughter-in-law! I know that you have been unhappy for not having been with her all these years. Thankfully you were friends with Susanna, it has kept you from becoming taciturn and grouchy all the time. Charlie tells you to go and see Candy to make sure you have no chances left? What are you waiting for? Are you afraid to have your heart broken? You are not a little boy, Terry, you already know that life is not always kind. I agree with Charlie, you should go see Candy...

I will tell you what happened to me the other night after my performance. I received some really beautiful white roses with green hues. Amidst all the flowers that I received, they were the prettiest. A card accompanied the bouquet which said : « What if we dined tonight? » It was signed William Albert Ardley. Yes, Candy's husband. I was intrigued, why would Candy's husband want to dine with me? I thought that he might be one of my fans and he came to see me along with his wife. But he was alone when I came out of my dressing room. I accepted his invitation to dine. And he told me of his numerous trips around the world. But he didn't talk about Candy. I realised that he was flirting with me and I was offended. How could he do that to such a sweet child? So, you know me I don't mince my words. It was then that he asked me for news of you. I told him that you were in England to spend some time with your father during your mourning period. He asked me if you were coming back, and I said I wasn't sure, depending on what you would find there... He seemed surprised and he told me that Candy and him had separated amiably some years ago. I couldn't believe my ears. Candy is free since many years Terry and you are in England with your father. I hope that you will come back to try and speak with her. That is why I agree with your friend Charlie, go and see Candy. Go see if you can save something from your relationship. The one who kept you from being together is not there anymore. You are finally free!!!

I have also gone to see Robert Hathaway to talk of your idea, to have us both on stage together as mother and son. I really like that idea. He will think about it and find a perfect play for us both. I was thinking of « Hamlet »... You have already played «the prince of Danemark» some years ago, but to do it again with me would be interesting, no? I could play Gertrude, his mother. And it would give you some work while you try to conquer Candy over again. Has she sent you a letter of condolences? If you answered her to restart your relationship? I know, you are wondering if she is still free, but I think that Albert would have told me, if she wasn't. He told me the news so that I could tell you. He loves Candy deeply and he wants her to be happy. I want you to be happy too. Let your mourning period pass my dear, then contact Candy if you still love her and I know that you love her more than anything else.

I miss you a lot and I think about you,

Your mommy