NORMAN
"It's only a small event on Friday afternoon, once filming finishes for the day. A meet and greet with the Governor of Georgia actually. Followed by some drinks and finger food."
"But I'd really love having you there with me. And I reckon you'll get a big kick out of it too, Skip....we both will."
"Do you think you'll be done and dusted with Unc by then? Fritzi will organise your flight home on Thursday if you let me know what time suits? I'll be at the airport waiting for you, sweetheart."
"That is, if you can make it....and you want to come of course?"
I try to keep the plea out of my voice. All too well aware that I'm failing miserably though.
Have also been concentrating so hard on not letting her know. How much....how desperately much I've missed her these last couple of weeks.
Awwww fuck! How much you've missed her for nearly a month now, Reedus. Well before she even left for New York when Unc took a funny turn.
Stop kidding yourself!
"You still there, Skip?" I whisper when the silence between us goes on for too long.
"Yes. Uncle Eustace finished his tests and got the results last Friday. I'll return to Georgia if that's what you want me to do. And thank you, but I'll book my own flight....get a car back to your house. No need for you to leave work to come and get me."
"Is there anything else?"
Her voice is soft and so polite. Polite....and so fucking formal.
"I didn't know that! How did he go....is everything alright? Jeez why didn't you tell me that was when you'd find out, Fin? I would've come up there. Not let you go through all that worry on your own, angel."
"Why didn't you ring and let me know?"
This time? It's sudden hurt that I have to keep from flooding the words I speak.
"Norman, there was no need for you to interrupt your work schedule for my Uncle. The specialist said he'll change his medication around and there shouldn't be any need surgery. So....is there anything else you require?"
I pinch the bridge of my nose and then run a hand through my hair. Barely stopping myself from sighing out loud in sheer frustration.
"That's great....fantastic news sweetheart. Must've been a huge relief. It is for me I can tell you. Love that old eejit."
There's nothing but silence on her end as she waits for me to answer her question.
"Ummmm, yeah. Now that I think about it....you wanna grab my black riding jacket from the wardrobe in Ming's room? It's too small for me now. But I was thinking maybe you can wear it? It's getting a bit chilly down here, and I don't want you to catch your death when we go for a ride."
"We haven't hit the road together for so long now, Skip. And I fucking miss having you with...."
"But I won't need a jacket, will I? Unless of course, there's a specific requirement for me to go out with you on your bike before filming ends? Be seen riding around with you I mean....for publicity purposes and all that" She interrupted.
What the fuck?
It used to be that just the slight jingle of my keys would be enough to send her dashing, gazelle-like for the door. Laughing in excitement as she grabs her helmet off the table.
Riding is our time! When we just go out by ourselves and have a blast. Getting lost and not caring one little bit. As long as we're both on my wheels and chewing up the miles....together.
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A Convenient Wife - A Norman Reedus Fanfic Romance
FanfictionSemi-mature. Completed. There is such a thing as being too 'eligible' a bachelor and Norman is finding the price of fame a high one. He thought having a wife would give him some protection. But this is one trip down the aisle that could end up with...
