Title: Phonecall
Rating: G
Disclaimer: I don't own or know Andy Serkis or Elijah Wood. I made this up.
Andy blew out a stream of smoke as he stood shivering in the back garden, cigarette in one hand, mobile phone pressed to his ear with the other.
One
He smiled as Lorraine waved to him through the kitchen window and counted the rings.
Two
If it reached ten without answer he could hang up and pretend it hadn't happened.
Three
If it reached ten he could go back inside and kiss his wife and play with the kids…
Four
…and forget.
Five
It was a stupid thing to be doing anyway. Dangerous and wrong.
Six
And why would there be an answer?
Seven
It was ridiculous to even wait until ten when it was obvious that he was making a fool out of himself in every way.
Eight
Risking everything. And for what?
Nine
It wasn't worth it surely.
Te…
"Hello?"
"Merry Christmas Elijah."