After careful consideration, the first person Cath called to tell them the news was her father. She went to the hospital to tell him personally. As expected he was proud of Cath. He was already planning throwing her a farewell party but Cath immediately turn down the idea, not wanting to be forced in social situations where she has to say goodbye to the people she loved.

"Does your sister know?" he asked Cath.

"No. I don't know how to tell her," Cath replied honestly. She thought about it over and over again and still had not figured out how to tell Wren. It has become more difficult considering that Wren is not answering any of her calls or text messages.

Arthur held to his daughter's hand, "She'll come around. She's just afraid of losing you."

"I'm worried about leaving you, dad. You just had an operation if anything happens, I might not be able to get here in time," Cath told him.

"Come on, Cath. The doctor found the tumor before it grew. I'm in the clear now," Arthur said optimistically.

"But what if the tumor comes back? What if it's more life threatening?"

"Honey, I don't know how to tell you this but I made a decision to only die of old age," Arthur said confidently. Cath could not help but raised her eyebrow at her father.

"Is that so?"

"That's right. I'm putting my foot down. I have decided not to die before I walk my girls down the aisle and see all my grandkids. That is a promise I am willing to keep," he vowed to Cath sincerely. "Just like I hope you will promise me to come back as soon as you're done."

Cath chuckled at her father and smiled as she held to his hand tightly. She will deeply miss him a lot. For the first time ever, she did not feel the need to worry about her father at all. However, she's still worries for Wren.

"If you're ok with me going then why isn't Wren? It's not like I'm permanently moving away. I'll probably get to come back for a visit if given the chance," Cath vented.

"Both of you have been tight since the day you were born. To you it may be a year but to her may be a century without her sister around," Arthur pointed out.

This made Cath think about their freshman year in college when Wren told her that they needed 'space' from one another. Cath of course hated the idea of not having Wren around 24/7 but she learned to deal with it. Of course she hated the idea of being on different continents and time zones away from Wren but this is something she wanted to do. Like Reagan said, she has to do at least one thing that makes her happy.

While she tried to plan a way to tell Wren, Cath decided to tell Levi first. Lately he has been distant, reasoning that he is preparing for graduation and packing his things to go back to Arnold. Cath offered to help but Levi turned her down. However he does make an effort to check up on her every chance he gets.

Cath decided to go to his house where it is one of the last nights he is going to have. She thought about the first time she was here when the 'kissing incident' occurred and how they have totally moved passed that as they dated. She also remembered the good times they had studying together, cooking together and simply just enjoying each other's company. Boy, she is going to miss all of it when he's gone.

One of Levi's housemates answered the door and invited Cath in. Cath climbed the staircase and stopped in front of his door. She softly knocks on the door and secretly hopes that Levi is sleeping so she would not have to do this yet. Unfortunately for her, Levi answered the door and was surprised to see her.

"I'm sorry. I know I should have called first," Cath spoke.

"No, it's fine. Come in," Levi welcomed her. He quickly moved some clothing from his couch to make room for her.

Levi's room was filled with some labeled boxes. Some of the posters he put up have been removed.

"Sorry it's a mess. I'm not that good at packing and organizing," he said after kissing her forehead. He went back to keep some more things in a box with his back facing her.

"You could have asked me to help. I would be more than happy to give you a hand," Cath offered.

"I didn't want to bother you," he said simply, still not facing her.

"I got the email," she started. It was now or never. "I got accepted."

Levi froze for a moment and finally turned to look at her. "That's great," he said, smiling with his teeth.

Cath wanted more than 'that's great.' "I'll be gone for a year," she informed him, in case he forgot.

"Yeah I remember you saying it," he replied, now sitting on the edge of his bed with his hand supporting his balance. "I'm proud of you."

"Are you?" Cath pressed on.

"Yeah, of course. You're the most talented writer I know. No one deserves this more than you," he replied easily.

Cath blinked her eyes in disbelief, "That's it?"

Levi brushed his right hand through his hair. He usually does it when he's frustrated about something. "What is it that you want me to say, Cath?"

"Something more than just 'great' or that you're proud of me," Cath responded, slowly growing frustrated herself.

Levi threw his head back and sighed, "Do we have to do this now?" he asked.

Cath stood up and looked down at him, "Yes we're doing it now. What has gotten into you? You're usually honest with me and now you're not. If you have something to say to me just say it, Levi. I can't stand having you not talk to me anymore."

"What do you want me to say to you, Cath? That I don't want you to go? That I don't like the idea of you being miles away from me where I can't just drop by any time I want to? That I hate the idea of not seeing you every day of my life anymore? I don't want to be that guy who is stopping his girlfriend from accepting the greatest opportunity she has," Levi snapped. Tears were forming in his eyes but he was really trying to control it. "I don't want to be that guy," he whispered.

Cath took his hand and sat next to him on his bed. "If I had it my way, I would follow you to Oxford so that I can be sure that you're safe and that you're happy. I would follow you anywhere Cath."

"Levi, I don't need to you to follow me everywhere. I can take care of myself," Cath told him.

Levi couldn't help but chuckled, "Yeah, I know you can. That's why I love you."

Cath kissed his hand and rested her head on his arm because his shoulders were too high for her to reach. "Is there anything else?" she asked him.

"What if…you meet someone else? Someone better than me…smarter than me in every way," Levi confessed. Cath jerked her head up quickly with her eyes wide in disbelief.

"Levi…"

"Oh come on. You're going to Oxford where there are all those smart guys who could easily sweep you off your feet with their English accents," Levi tried to reason with her.

"I would not be swooned by a bunch of British guys," Cath assured him. "And I doubt guys would be knocking on my door to ask me out."

"Why wouldn't they? You're brilliant and beautiful," he pointed out to her, making her blush a little. "Guys would probably get into a cage match just to win your affection," he joked.

Cath had to laugh, "Sure that would be interesting to see: guys fighting over me," she played along. "But it doesn't matter who wins because I would pick you always."

Levi smiled as he wrapped his arms around Cath and held to her tightly, kissing her forehead adoringly. "I love you, Cather," he whispered sincerely.

"You said that already," Cath replied.

"And I hope you won't get tired of hearing it."

They sat in silence for a moment with Cath wrapping his arms around his waist. The thought of her not having Levi to cuddle with made her emotional. She won't be able to do this every day anymore.

"I'm scared too, Levi," Cath said. "I'm scared what would happen to us when we're separated from one another. I'm scared that you would find someone else too. Someone that's better suited for you."

"Come on, who else can I find that would be willingly to read to me for hours?" Levi tried to console her.

Despite the playful tone in his voice, Cath kept a serious expression as he looked into his eyes, "I'm scared of losing you," she admitted. Levi responded by kissing her softly on her lips and resting their foreheads against one another.

"You could never lose me. Not even if you tried," he assured her.

Truth to be told, despite the fact that she knows that she is going to miss Levi a lot, they are both at places in their lives where a lot of things are about change. Realistically for their situation, it might be beneficial for the both of them if they take a break. At least for now. Both of them would not have to be tied down to anything and they can really find themselves on their own.

Telling that to Levi was painful for Cath but it was the right thing to do. She broke down as she was telling Levi that they should spend time apart from one another. Levi cried a little too but he let it happen because he knew that it would be good for them. He is still trying to figure out what to do with his life. He wanted Cath to come back to him when he's stable and ready for them.

He had to believe that fate is in their favor and they would find their way back to each other. Even though his head tells him that it would be a mistake to let her go, his heart knows that it is the right to do. It was then Levi made a promise to himself that he will be a better man as soon as Cath comes back to his life. He can be sure about of that.

They continued to hold on to one another the entire night. Levi completely abandoned his original plan of packing all of his stuff. He didn't care that he had to rush the next morning to move all his stuff to his truck. All he cared about is his last few moments with Cath. This is the moment that he will treasure the most while she is gone.

Getting Wren to talk to her again was always a task for Cath. It is definitely not the first time they gave one another the cold shoulder. They have been living with one another for years. They had normal sister fights like hogging the bathroom for too long or being caught stealing each other's clothing. Cath hated to admit it but they are practically adults, damn it! She's tired of cold shoulder treatments.

Cath was going to settle this once and for all.

She walked up to Wren's dorm room and used the spare key that Wren gave her for emergencies. This is an emergency. Cath and Wren needed to talk about this matter whether Wren likes it or not.

When Cath barged into the room, Wren was laying down on her bed listening to music loudly. Luckily her roommate was not around.

"What the hell?" Wren said to Cath, turning off the music.

"We need to talk," Cath stated.

"Maybe the first thing we should talk about is your manners. You can't just barge into someone's room uninvited even if you have a spare key," Wren responded bitterly.

"Well you wouldn't take any of my calls and texts."

"That's because I don't want to talk to you, traitor."

Cath sighed in frustration, "Wren please just listen to me ok? Just hear me out and if you don't want to talk to me completely after that then it's fine. I don't care."

Wren sat on top of her bed waiting for Cath to speak again. She still had the same expression she had back at the hospital. Cold.

Cath took a deep breath, "I got into the program," she started. "And I'm taking it."

Wren scoffed, "Well, bon voyage then," she added sarcastically.

"Just listen to me, will you?" Cath responded to her sarcasm. She was getting more frustrated with her sister. "I deserve this opportunity, Wren. I'm taking it because Reagan helped me to realize that I barely do anything for myself. I'm always taking care of you and dad. I know you take care of me too but I'm allowed to be selfish for once."

Cath's words seemed to hit Wren at some point. Wren could not help but start to tear up but she was not looking at Cath.

"I really expected that my twin sister would at least support me even just a little. I know it was wrong of me to not tell you that I was even considering of applying. But I don't deserve being treated this way by you and feel the need to convince you that I deserve this opportunity," Cath expressed her feelings. She had expected to break down but she did not. She wanted to get her point across.

Wren pulled her legs towards her body and sniffed, "I know you deserve it, Cath," she whispered. "But I can't stand the thought of you not being here with me."

Cath squeezed herself on Wren's bed, next to her. She wrapped her arm around Wren, consoling her. "You have always been there for me no matter what. Even when I was being a bitch to you in freshman year. I just can't imagine you not being here when I need you," Wren confessed.

"Hey, I'll only be gone for a year. I'll come back during senior year and we'll graduate together," Cath promised.

"A year in twin years is like a millennium, Cath!" Wren pointed out.

Cath then started laughing, "That is the most ridiculous thing I've heard all day."

"But it's true though," Wren sniffed again. She laid her head on Cath's shoulder. "I know you truly deserve this opportunity more than anyone Cath. You're such a talented writer and I hope you won't forget that."

"Thanks, Wren. You're pretty amazing too," Cath consoled her.

"I'm sorry I accused you of abandoning me…and that I said that you were like Laura. You're nothing like her. You're better than her…and me," Wren apologized.

"Give yourself some credit. You're better than Laura too," Cath responded.

"Wow, not having you around is going to suck. Who am I going to talk to now?" Wren laughed.

"You'll find someone. Or you can talk to me anytime you want. I'll be available to you 24/7," Cath assured her.

"Maybe when dad gets better, we could go to London and visit you. Perhaps you could introduce me to some hot British guys," Wren suggested.

Cath laughed again, "You and dad should definitely come and visit. Not promises on the hot British guys thing though."

"Speaking of guys, have you told Levi yet?" Wren wanted to know. She finished wiping her tears away and took out some protein bars she kept on her desk, offering one to Cath.

"Yeah I did…last night," Cath replied, taking a bite.

"And?"

"He said he was happy for me. We talked about our relationship and decided that it might be smart if we take a break," Cath informed her.

Wren almost chocked on her bar after hearing it. Her eyes widened in disbelief and she hit Cath's shoulder really hard. "WHAT?!"

"It's not that bad. Levi's graduating and moving back to his hometown. He said if possible, he wanted to venture out of Arnold. In addition with me being in Oxford, we figured to take a break from one another and let each other do what we need to and not be tied down just yet," Cath explained but could not hide her sadness in her tone.

"You're ok with this?" Wren inquired.

"I'm the one who brought it up," Cath admitted. She realized her voice started to croak as she continued talking. "Besides, if it was meant to be then we'll find our way back to each other right? That's how it always happens in the movies, right?" Cath meant for the question to sound rhetorically but it came out more of wanting reassurance.

Now Wren is the one wrapping her arms around Cath, "Oh Cath, of course it's the right thing to do. Both of you needed some time apart so you can grow," Wren comforted her. "If Noah and Ally can find their way back to one another in The Notebook then so can you and Levi."

Cath spent the next few moments crying over leaving Levi and her family but also spent the night with Wren talking about the study program and what she might get to do while she is there.

Finally being able to talk to Wren about Oxford is great. She loved being excited about this. For once in her life, she was actually embracing change. Cath's fear of change has always been about stability and comfort. Now she is actually not considering it. She is about to venture into a whole new world, much like Reagan and even Levi.

For once, she did not feel scared. She was actually looking forward to what the world has to offer her. There is no way she is turning back now. She is going to do it.

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