Honey & Rowan - Empty
Spring had finally come, but it was snowing - again. And Honey had an unexpected visitor.
She figured she might as well see what she wanted.
Luz: I know I'm probably the last person you want to see right now, but I need to apologize.
Honey (thinking): This had better be good...
Luz: What happened the other night was my fault. I know how it must have looked, but Rowan didn't kiss me. I kissed him...and I know I shouldn't have, I know that now...it's just...
Luz: Ever since my mom got remarried I've been having a hard time. And then moving to the city - I didn't know anyone, and Rowan was the only one who was nice to me.
Honey: Is there a point to this?
Luz: Sorry, Hugo says I ramble...
Honey: Hugo?
Luz: Yeah, I broke up with him when I moved, but...that was a mistake too...I thought I was doing okay, but I think I really just miss him... Anyway, what I came to say was, I'm sorry. And I hope you'll forgive me. And Rowan...he didn't have anything to do with what happened. He even told me he had a girlfriend, but I didn't listen...
Honey: So, you're saying he didn't kiss you back?
Luz: No, he pushed me away actually...and then he ran after you. And that's what happened...
Honey: I see. Thank you for telling me that.
Luz: Yeah. And, I'm sorry. Again.
Honey: Are you...going to get back together with Hugo?
Luz: I hope so. If he'll take me back.
Honey: Well...good luck.
Luz: Thanks.
They parted ways, albeit a bit awkwardly. Honey had a lot to think about.
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Rowan had finished moving into his new apartment. Geeta and her new husband had come over to help him move. He really was so grateful for her.
Rowan: Thank you for helping me get settled in.
Geeta: Of course, we are happy to help! You've really done well for yourself.
Rowan: ...yeah. Are you still living in the Spice Market?
Geeta: No, we moved to Don's ranch in Chestnut Ridge! It's gorgeous out there! You should come and visit, bring your girl along. Where is she? I thought she'd like to check out your new place.
Rowan: ...she broke up with me.
Geeta: Oh...
Rowan: I was going to marry her.
Geeta: What happened?
Rowan: There was a girl at one of my shows. She kissed me. Honey saw everything. I was such an idiot... I should have seen it coming, should have stopped it. It all happened so fast.
Geeta: You're not an idiot. You're young! Ah...to be young again... So what? A girl kissed you. Do you love her?
Rowan: Of course not.
Geeta: Then go tell Honey that.
Rowan: She won't talk to me.
Geeta: Then sing it to her. Use that guitar of yours.
Rowan: I did write something for her...
Geeta: I'm sure she'll come around eventually.
Rowan: ...thank you.
Don joined them out on the deck.
Don: You ready to go, Darlin'?
Geeta: Yes. Rowan, dear, you take care of yourself. Everything will work out.
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Rowan stared out at the city for a long time after they left. He'd finally done it. He'd lived the city life, played music, moved into an apartment with a breathtaking view. And without Honey to share it with him it all just felt...empty.



















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