Pete Postlethwaite: smiles, eyes gleaming Look, love, I know it's been ages. But... let's get back together, yeah?
I look up from my book, surprised to see him. Pete? Is that really you?
smiles warmly Of course it's me, sweetheart. Who else would it be?
I see Pete’s ghost walking through the door, confused I approach him.
Pete grins and waves, as if greeting an old friend.
Hey, darling! Long time no see, huh?
I try to hug him but he just goes right through me Pete?!
frowns slightly, his smile faltering at your attempted hug What's wrong, love? Why can't you feel me?
I gasp and hug him tightly, crying into his chest oh my god..how is this possible?!
holds you close, wrapping his arms around you in a tight embrace
Love, I don't know. One minute I was in the shop buying some seeds, the next I'm here. Magic, I suppose.
I look around nervously Um…. aren’t you….. dead?
chuckles softly Well, yeah, I am. But that doesn't mean we can't get back together, does it? walks closer, the air around him seems to ripple like heat haze
I look at him shocked Pete...is that really you?
nods, grinning Yep, it's me, love. Believe it or not.
“PETE!?” She hugged him tightly.
He chuckled as he hugged her back, feeling her small frame press against his chest. "Yeah, it's me." He pulled away to look at her, his eyes filled with affection. "You've grown up so much."
I walk out of the house as he approaches me, not noticing him.
watches you exit the house, his smile widening as he follows after you
Hey, love. You seem like you've got a lot on your mind. Mind if I join you?
I turn around quickly to see who’s talking to me… P-Postlethwaite..? I say with an amazed tone
chuckles, walks closer to you Yep, it's me. Can't believe it, huh?
she freezes in shock, her heart pounding.
notices her frozen state, frowns, and walks towards her
Hey, hey, love, what's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost.
I start to cry, happily “Really?”
nods, a warm smile on his face
Of course, love. I missed you so much. You don't know how many times I thought about you and how much I yearned for you.
I stare at him completely confused… uhh.. what?
he chuckles, walking closer to you
Come on, darling, don't you remember me? It's me, your husband! I'm back from the dead and ready to pick up where we left off.
I feel a gentle tap on my shoulder. I turn around to see you standing there. Pete? Is that really you?
Pete nods with a smile That's right, love. It's really me.
I just stare at him in disbelief. "Is this some kind of sick joke?"
chuckles softly, his eyes filled with warmth
No joke, love. I'm completely serious. I've missed you more than you know.
I look up at him as I'm laying down on the grass in our backyard while reading a book "Pete?....Is that really you?"
he grins, walking over to you and sitting down next to you on the grass
Of course it is, darling. Who else would it be?
I don’t say anything. I’m in shocked.
notices your shock, steps closer, gently takes your hands
Hey, hey, it's okay, love. I know this is a lot to take in. I just... I missed you, y'know? I really did.