Tuesday, the next week :Brad : How do we know we can trust that person? What if they like... elope.
Jen : They have laws against that Brad.
With their heads buried in the computer, Jen and Brad are looking into a surrogacy center in Los Angeles they've stumbled across.
Brad : Are they still up and running though? Considering Covid?
Jen : It looks like it. I can call them later today and check.
Brad : Yes. Do that.
Jen : But Brad?
He lifts his head up from the computer, meeting her eyes.
Jen : You have to tell her before we take this any further though.
Brad : I will.
Jen : I mean it Brad. I won't do anything until she knows.
Brad : Okay...
Jen : I just wouldn't feel comfortable.
He furrows his brow, as she seems oddly serious about this.
But then he remembers.
Brad : Has this got anything to do with how you...
Jen : Found out? Yeah.
15 years ago, at Jen's malibu home :
Having just woken up, Jen's in her kitchen talking on the phone with Andrea while feeding Norman.
Jen : On Friday?
Andrea : Yeah. It'll just be the five of us.
Jen : Yeah...
Andrea : It'll be good for you to get out Jen. I mean you've been so isolated lately...
Jen : I know, but I think it was necessary... you know to get some time to think.
Andrea : That's good. I'm glad you're doing well honey.
Jen : But sure, dinner does sound like fun.
Andrea : Right?
Jen : On Friday you...
She suddenly stops talking, distracted by what CNN is currently reporting.
As she moves closer, two familiar names can be heard mentioned.
Andrea : Jen?
Jen stops in front of the tv, eyes wide open as she sees the headline.
"Angelina Jolie Confirms She's Pregnant With Brad Pitt."
Andrea : Jen? Hello?
Slowly lifting her phone up to her ear, she answers bluntly.
Jen : I have to go.
"The couple have been dating since the beginning of this year, after meeting on the movie "Mr and Mrs. Smith". After a rocky start with Brad Pitt divorcing his wife of 5 years, Jennifer Aniston...."
Her head tunes out the voices as she feels her stomach drop..
In a matter of seconds, everything she's spent so much time and effort on building back up after the divorce, erases.
Jen : Oh god...
Covering her face with her hands, she stays there watching the screen not able to comprehend that it's real.
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A Second Chance. Jen and Brad.
RomanceJen and Brad were once Hollywood's Golden Couple. They had it all... fame, money & love. Until they longer didn't. Now, 15 years after they divorce, their complicated relationship has turned into a cherished friendship. But... has their love really...