Primeval drabble: Far Too Late

[knitekat]

Title: Far Too Late

Author: knitekat

Word Count: 100

Characters: James Lester/Mrs Lester (OC)

Rating: 12

Disclaimer: Primeval belongs to Impossible Pictures. Certainly not me. Writing for fun and will replace.

Warning: Angst

A/N: For the P100 challenge 125 picture. Thanks to the wonderful Fred for the beta. Continues in Seeking Forgiveness.

He's late.

Far too late for her to forgive him.

Especially tonight.

He sighs and closes his eyes as he enters the dining room.

The table set for a candlelit meal.

Two wine glasses abandoned but full.

The expensive bottle of red between them.

An envelope propped against it.

His own envelope is in his pocket, ready to be given.

He still leans it against the bottle.

Even knowing it would not be enough.

That he is far too late to make amends.

That she will not forgive him.

He still tries.

He has to.

Because he still loves her.