Please don't forget me

Hello darling, how are you? How was school today?

Oh of course. Well, how is work?

Who is this man, darling? Your husband? It’s lovely to meet you, dear! I’m sure we met at the wedding, but you know…

Oh darling, are you pregnant? That’s wonderful! How far gone are you?

So soon? Oh darling, I’m terribly sorry, you know what I’m like.

What have I been up to?

Well, your father dropped by, he wanted to take me out to dinner a few nights ago, but…

Oh. Yes, that’s right.

Thank you for buying me that book, darling, it’s been a tremendous comfort.

You know which book, the Terry Pratchett one.

Of course you bought it for me, how else would I have it?

Careful, darling; don’t want to start being like me!

Sweetheart, when am I going to go home? It’s lovely here, but I prefer my home. Home is where the heart is, you know.

I know darling… well, I do until you leave. Then it all gets terribly confusing.

You will come and visit again, won’t you darling? Promise?

You won’t forget?