Chris is at the door with a bouquet of red roses when Kate is opening it. “Happy birthday, Kate,” he says with a genuine smile, handing her the flower.
Kate smiles back, taking the flowers and hugging him before letting him in. In her heart she thanks God for Lucas not being able to come to LA that day. Lucas was supposed to come and celebrate her birthday together, but he was all of a sudden got a stomach or food poisoning. He was not able to leave his bed and didn’t dare risking accidents on the way to the airport. Kate was sad for him, but now she feels relieved. The last thing she wants is a showdown.
“Thank you, Chris,” Kate says, playfully she adds. “What are you doing here, though. I thought we agreed on six months.”
“I know,” Chris says, coming into her apartment. “But Kate, if
