Miranda – What If – Series One, Episode Six "DOG"
CHAPTER ONE
WHAT IF MIRANDA AND GARY HAD MANAGED TO HAVE A PROPER CHAT AT THE LEAVING PARTY…?
Gary was in a melancholy mood. The party wasn't as much fun as he'd hoped; well, not for him anyway. Everyone else seemed to be having a blast; perhaps they were glad he was going. Gary took a deep breath and shook himself; he was being stupid. He knew deep down that the real reason he felt so awful was because things had been left unresolved between him and Miranda. He watched her now; chatting to Tilly and laughing. He loved her laugh; so infectious. He couldn't help smiling at her now. He'd miss seeing her every day. Miss her coming into the restaurant and making his day. Miss being able to pop next door to the shop and surprise her with some freshly baked muffins…
Clive caught Gary's expression as he gazed at Miranda.
Clive – "Talk to her."
Gary – "What?"
Clive – "Talk to her. Or you could carry on ignoring the fact that you're in love with Miranda; that you have been for years; and the reason you've never met anyone else is because you can't ever get over your feelings for her. Up to you."
Gary – "I'm not in love with Miranda!"
Clive – "You keep telling yourself that. Won't make it true though."
Gary – "Clive!"
Clive – "Talk to her. Or you'll regret it."
Gary – "There's nothing to regret."
Clive – "Right. And if you come back from Hong Kong and find she's moved on to some other hunky chef; how will you feel then?"
Clive leaves Gary to chew over what he's said.
At first Gary is indignant. How dare Clive tell him what to do? It was none of his business!