Fractured Promises

Kate

I'm a far cry from the girl Shaw loved before he walked away.

Shyness gave way to strength and independence

as I achieved international fame.

Shaw

I'm a faded version of the boy Kate loved before she deserted me.

Desolation drove my success and fueled my determination

to be an attentive, single father.

One restaurant.

One introduction

is all it takes for past and present to collide.

Desires ignite while tempers flare

as our reasons for leaving lie silent between us.

Two hearts...

Divided by time,

fr...