She barely hears her phone ringing, distracted as she is by something on TV. The moment she hears who it is the screen fades away, the noise dulling down. It�s Chris.

�You had to upstage me, didn�t you? I thought I was the one retiring here,� he mutters cheekily.

There�s humour in his tone, but also a real, insisting admonishment. She simply smiles.

�I live for upstaging you.�

Silence, then a chuckle, and even more silence. Finally he speaks, honesty lacing his voice.

�I�ll miss watching you.�

Trish sighs, and then gives the empty room a sad smile. �I know.�
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