Title: PS I LOVE YOU
Featuring: The Hallmark Journey
Date: 2/14/21
Location: WrestlePlex Parking Lot
The scene comes into play as a man exits his car and starts walking through a parking lot. He’s about 6’2”, 220 lbs, wearing a blue suit and jacket. He has brown hair with hints of gray here and there, looking distinguished and rugged at the same time. It becomes clear he’s on his cell phone and in mid-conversation as he carefully moves down the parking lot.
Unknown Man:
Aw baby, I love you so much.
The voice on the other end of the line is female. She tries to reassure the man everything is okay.
Unknown Woman:
Oh Jonathan-Christopher, you are my everything. Have I told you how much I care about you, recently?
The man wipes a tear from his eye and nods.
Jonathan-Christopher:
Yeah, baby. You told me five minutes ago but I never get tired of hearing it. I’m smiling so much right now, honey.
And he is. His tears are starting to clear and Jonathan-Christopher is feeling more confident as he strolls through the parking lot. The woman on the other end continues to be reassuring.
Unknown Woman:
Baby, I know we can do it.
Jonathan-Christopher blushes. He stops in his tracks and uses his free hand to place it against his chest, in order to feel his heart pounding with emotions.
Jonathan-Christopher:
I’m always honest with you, Vicks.
Vickie:
Awww baby, I know.
Jonathan-Christopher:
I woke up last night crying because you weren’t in my arms. I can’t wait for you to get here. How is your mom doing?
Vickie takes a moment for a zenful breath.
Vickie:
She’s okay. She’s stable.
Jonathan-Christopher:
And Mittens?
Vickie:
She misses you.
Jonathan-Christopher is almost near tears again.
Vickie:
Scooby misses you, too.
There is silence on the phone. Not because either of them don’t know what to say. Instead, they are comfortable with the silence, knowing each other is on the line and feeling a deep sense of connection.
Jonathan-Christopher breaks the silence first.
Jonathan-Christopher:
When do you fly out, baby? I can’t handle another moment without you.
Vickie:
10:00pm tonight. I will leave for the airport in an hour.
Jonathan-Christopher looks around the parking lot, trying to figure out what time that means Vickie will arrive.
Jonathan-Christopher:
Will you text me when you’re on the way?
Vickie:
Sweetheart, I will text you until we take off. Even then, I’m not planning to switch off my phone. I may still be able to reach you when we’re in the air. I use AT&T, remember?
Jonathan-Christopher brushes a hand through his touch of gray hair. His eyes glisten as the thought of another sleepless night is gone.
Jonathan-Christopher:
This makes me feel good, you know that, right?
Vickie:
You make me feel good.
Jonathan-Christopher:
Aww, honey.
Vickie:
Baby I love you so much.
Jonathan-Christopher takes one last deep breath and looks up at the ominous building in front of him… The WrestlePlex.
Jonathan-Christopher:
I know we can get through this.
Vickie:
We most certainly can. And we’ll do it like we always do… together.
Heart emoji.
Fade.