Norman and Rita continue working didn't say nothing about their pending journey. Rita was eager for Shane to return from her dance lessons with Oliver. Ten minutes passed Oliver and Shane return. Rita eager of Shane's assistance and guidance. She rushed towards Oliver and Shane with upmost urgency took aside Shane away from Oliver and Shane.
Shane asked, "Rita, what's wrong ?"
Rita looked to see, "what's wrong? Nothing is wrong it is best day of my life?"
Shane confused if this was the happiest day of her life why is freaking out. She tries her best to keep Rita calm so she asks Rita,
"Rita take a deep breathe, and tell me why you are freaking out about this being the best day of your life."
Rita takes several deep breathes and trying to her best friend that she going away for the weekend she looks at Norman and Oliver talking was curious about what,
Norman asks Oliver to talk him urgently and privately. Norman Leeds Oliver the other side of the office. Oliver concern Norman asked, "So Norman tell what do you need to discuss me it is about what in regards to the letter you just received?"
"Yes, My grandfather he is dying?"
With using his sympathy in his voice Oliver said, "Sorry to hear, take time off and anything you need just ask."
"Thank you, good to you offer your support as I need a favor."
Oliver reply, "just ask, Norman"
"I need Rita, to come with me for uh.."
Oliver knowing it was hard for him to express his emotions. So Oliver help by helping finish Norman's sentence.
"For emotional support"
"Yes, thank you, so cab she coming with me?" Norman ask hoping Oliver would say yes
"Well lucky is it the weekend, but I take it that you two will be longer than a weekend correct." Oliver said
"A week maybe"
"I see," Oliver sighed knowing the work would be hard without them but he was certain him and Shane could manage without them so he told Norman,
"Well it be hard without you both, I am sure Ms. McIenery will manage."
Norman sighed, "Thank you, Oliver"
Oliver reply, "You're welcome,"
"I'll go tell Rita"
As Oliver watch him go to Rita he needed to give him a word of advice,
"Norman" he called Norman stop
"Yes, Oliver"
"Rita, she cares for you deeply, and I don't know how feel about her but if care the slightest bit be honest the her no woman like should be strung around. She deserves know that a man as good as you should be able to say what is in his heart."
Norman sighed looked at Rita, Rita turned to Shane told her, " I am going away with Norman alone to meet his family."
"Oh," Shane seeing as to why Rita was freaking out.
Rita looking Norman smiling at him, Norman smiled back but turn back to Oliver
"But I am afraid, of losing her as a friend."
After Norman turned Rita turned to Shane, asked,
"What should I do?"
Norman and Rita looked for wise advice from Shane and Oliver as they both as said the same thing to both them as they delivered this piece of advice,
"Be honest, don't let fear stand in your way, take the risk and say in what is your heart."
Rita and Norman turned looked at each other, Norman walked over her and asked,
"Ready, Rita to leave to go back? "
"Ready as will ever be Norman?"
Norman walked in front of Rita to open the door for her to leave the dead letter office Rita stood still for a moment Shane put a hand on her shoulder and told her,
"It is okay, Rita the door is open for you , ready to walk through it, but the choice is up to you."
Norman said, "Rita, are you coming?"
"I'm coming, Norman."
Rita walked toward Norman as they walked through the door together and as the door closed, Rita said
"Thank you for holding the door for me, Norman"
"It was my pleasure, Rita, Will see you in the morning then."
"At 7am, at my apartment, I'll be waiting." Rita smiled as she walked away. Norman watched her leave hoping one day he would have no fear and say what is his heart.