Page 70 of Holly Jolly July

Int. Brewed Awakening Café (Cont’d)

Kate is standing behind James. She places a hand on his shoulder.

James visibly relaxes.

ANNIE

You can say something to her.

She’s standing right behind you.

James takes a moment to gather his thoughts, keeping his eyes on the table between them.

JAMES

I miss you more than you can possibly

know, Kate. I’ve kept our café, kept our

apartment, and put my head down and worked

to distract myself from losing you. And

also because I feel most close to you

in this space. Now I know why.

KATE

I miss you, too. But I miss the person you

were, not the hollow person you’ve become.

I miss your baking, your dancing, your smile.

I thought I’d never see you the way I remember

you, the way I love you, again. Until Annie

came along.

Kate’s dialogue is interspersed with Annie’s, Annie repeating Kate’s messages for James.

JAMES

I still love you so much.

KATE

Moving forward in your life doesn’t mean

you stop loving me and our past. It means

you make room in your heart for someone new.

I want that for you, James. I want you to

live a full and happy life. You don’t have

to die because I did.

Annie sniffles, cries.

JAMES

I didn’t think it was possible to love

again after my heart was broken that

night. But I see now...

James wipes Annie’s tear, caresses her face.

JAMES (CONT’D)

I see now that it might be possible.

KATE

(whispering in James’s ear)

I know it’s possible. Trust yourself.

Trust her. She’s a good one, James.

She’s exactly who I would have

picked for you.

Kate walks away, leaving Annie and James alone.