Charlotte's car is pulling up in the driveway when she noticed a familiar silver car.
CHARLOTTE
Is this.... Mum and dad??
(Reads the text message from Benedict)
Oh shit.
She feels nervous because her parents can be a little talkative and often gives out informations that nobody has asked for.
INT. LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON
Elle and Paul were going on and on about Charlotte's life from when she's a toddler to a teen. Though Benedict enjoyed getting to know Charlotte's life better, he feels anxious not knowing how to keep the conversation going.
Afterall, this is a first for him.
His eyes brightened when he sees Charlotte coming into the living room.
BENEDICT
(Excited)
Darling, you're back!
CHARLOTTE
(Blinks her eyes in confusion)
So I'm darling now, am I?
Y-yes... I'm home!
(Walks towards Elle & Paul and give them a big hug)
Mum! Dad! I've missed you guys!
ELLE
I miss you more, Carly!
PAUL
We've missed you too, baby.
After Charlotte has pulled away from them, Benedict walks over and grabs Charlotte's waist and gave her a peck on her cheek.
BENEDICT
(Looks at Charlotte)
Even though it has only been hours but I've missed you dearly too.
CHARLOTTE
(Faking a grin and whispers)
What is going on?
BENEDICT
We should head into the kitchen and start preparing for the dinner...am I right, darling?
ELLE
Surely you'll need some help? I can help.
BENEDICT
(Smiles and guide Elle to the couch)
There's no need for that Mrs Anderson. I'll help Carly
(Looks at Charlotte)
with the cooking.
CHARLOTTE
(Smile at Elle and Paul)
Oh, yes. You and dad can watch the telly, mum. We'll be in charged for dinner tonight! I'm sure we'll be just fine.
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INT. KITCHEN - AFTERNOON
Charlotte is checking on her parents by the kitchen door while Benedict is unpacking the groceries.
Charlotte then grabs a few potatoes and wash them under the running water.
CHARLOTTE
(Scrubbing the dirt off the potatoes)
So, what was that?
BENEDICT
Uh... I'm pretty sure those are the residual dirt stuck on the potato skin?
CHARLOTTE
(Rolled her eyes)
What? No! I know what this is and I don't mean this!
What's with you calling me darling all of a sudden?
BENEDICT
Oh, that. That was uh-
(Passing the asparagus to Charlotte)
a reassurance to your parents.
To show them that we care and love each other very much?
Not that you are unhappy but I'm sure Elle and Paul would very much want to know that you're happy and well loved here....
Am I right, Baby Carly?
(Short pause and smirks)
That's an adorable username for a Twitter account.
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The Professor's Wife - a Benedict Cumberbatch fanfiction
RomanceEveryone knows that Professor Cumberbatch is a married man. "Wait, when was his wedding again?" "Can't believe we've been colleague for years and I never knew he had a girlfriend?? And the fact that we're not invited to his wedding? Unbelievable!" "...
