The Holiday.

Sunday

Flynn Stallworth POV

"All arrangements have been made, you leave tomorrow morning. You sure you don't want me to come?"

No, I'm fine. I want some alone time. I'll be fine. Bobbet is there. 

"I worry about you. I know you're all grown up but I can't help it. I love you like my own."

I love you too Miss Tamara. I don't remember a time in my life when you weren't here.

"You want a snack before bed? Peanut butter and jam?"

No ma'am, I'm fine. Go relax.

She goes toward her bedroom and stops to look at my parent's painting.

She begins to cry. She has been with the family since before I was born.

I stand next to her.

"You look just like her."

I know. It's hard to look in the mirror sometimes.

"They watch over you."

I know. I know.

I hug her and go upstairs. 

10 days in Eleuthera will be perfect. It's the only house that won't remind me of Mom and Dad.

They died before we had a chance to go as a family. I do some last minute packing and take a shower. 

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

Who's there?

"It's me ... Devin."

This motherfucker. Why is he back? Why did Miss Tamara let him in? 

I open the door.

He just waltzed in.

"Hey Sweetie. You not still going alone are you?"

Yes, I need some time away from ... everything. I'm sick of hearing 'I'm sorry for your loss', and questions about business ...

"I'll come with you. It's not safe you traveling alone."

Everyone knows us in Eleuthera. Same island, just different house. I'll be fine. Thanks anyway.

He pulls me into a hug, and kisses my lips. I have to admit ... he kisses nice.

His hands rest on my hips.

Stop Devin, don't you have to get home to Karen, or no it's Phoebe. I lost track.

"Flynn, I told you, that was a mistake. We can work this out, I still love you. Please take your ring back."

No. You don't want to be married.

"I do ... I thought you forgave me ...."

I have, we're good. I just don't want to be in a relationship with you. Look, I'm leaving early. Goodnight. Oh, did you get all of your things from the townhouse?

"Mostly .... I will get the rest later. I still have my key."

I know you're stalling Devin. Do it before I get back.