Back together, or not? Part 2:
Portland
Around the same time in Portland.
A few weeks ago, Andy's partner Markus was killed, shot as they tried to stop some thieves from robbing a jewellery shop. That night changed everything in Andy's life once more. He was in deep grief, as well as his wife Susan.
Susan, Markus and him had met in college, as they had justice classes all together. They soon enough became friends. Marcus and Andy both fell in love with Susan, as a true friendship between men and women never really worked out, at least not for long. Markus was very hurt, as Susan chose Andy over him, but after they went out all together a few times, he saw it was the best for Susan and let go.
Now Markus died, and Andy and Susan had to realized, their relationship only worked with Markus. Markus was the one, talking to both of them after a fight, telling the other what was wrong. Andy and Susan had to realize, that a relationship was impossible. And a marriage was even more.
They are friends now, not more and not less. Andy moved out of their apartment and back into his parents' house. After the move out, Andy and Susan went out a few times. They were coming along slowly again and they got over their grief. They became friends again, but never got more intimate anymore. Everything was kind of normal again fro Andy. He had found a new best friend in Susan, he was over Markus dead and just living into the day. At least he thought so. His first day at work proved him wrong. He couldn't stand his working place without Markus. Markus was a police man, like him, while Susan was a lawyer. So it wasn't that hard for Susan.
Andy asked after only a few days at work, his boss about being moved. And his boss got him a new job in another city. Andy didn't know yet.
As Susan and he were told, Andy was moving somewhere else, because of his job, they decided to make their split final. The divorcement was running. It was a big step, but it was the right thing to do, both of them knew that.
Andy is right now in his room, as he was packing his stuff up once more. He didn't notice Julia entering his room, before she spoke
"You sure about that?"
She asked silently
"Mooom... we talked about it already..."
"I know we did, but I can't stand you being away from us. Probably even far away."
"Mom, I'm a big boy now, remember?"
Julia smiled a little
"I know that, but... you always were somewhat close... at least you always lived pretty close to us..."
Julia told him, in a way still begging him not to go
"Julia... he can't always stay near. He's old enough. And it's his decision"
Richard said, entering the room as well
"Mom... I... I know it's something big, but... when Markus died... I can't go back to our office anymore... it hurts too much. I'll for sure miss Susan, but... we're already for months no couple anymore. It's just the last step. I know it's a lot to have on one day, but I like it handled on one day. I like... packing, going to my lawyer, sign the papers and then go to my boss, to get to know which city I'm moved to and then ride into my new life..."
Andy told her
"You could be moved to the other side of the US."
"And you know exactly, whenever you need me here, you just have to call and I'm here as soon as possible, even if I had to drive all night. I can handle my life alone now, mom. I can stand on my own feet."
Andy told her. Julia sighted. It was hard for her, to let her little boy go. She already hated him and Richard being police men and having a dangerous job, but when they were near her, in the same city, she at least knew, she might be able to still see them, before they died. With Andy being across the whole country, it was more difficult. She maybe would only get to know, he was dead after a few days, when everything was too late
"Be careful..."
"Moom..."
"Okay, okay"
Julia said sighting again. She leaned a little back into Richard to have his strong arms give her a bit strength as well. To become strong enough not to cry
"I love you, mom"
Andy told her, pecked her cheek and hugged her
"I love you too"
Julia said, as she hugged him back, as Richard just placed a hand on his son's shoulder. He was proud on his son. Even very proud. Even though he didn't really like him being divorced, but he was proud on how well Andy handled everything. Andy smiled at his dad. Silently thanking him for everything.
"Come on, Julia, let's leave him alone, so he gets to the lawyer in time"
Richard told her, grabbing his wife's hand and leading her out of Andy's room.