With every step I took away from her, the wider the hole in my heart grew and when I opened my dressing room door again, I knew I was in no way ready to act as if nothing was wrong.
"Sorry guys, I just had some unfinished business from the past show up and need a bit of time to myself."
Both Len and Coral looked concerned and stood at the same time, but it was Len who stepped forward and scooped me into his chest. Hugging me tightly, he sighed heavily and whispered quietly into my ear, "What's the matter, Rick? You look like you've seen a ghost."