Away from the studios and all the ball talk, Manchester Airport was busy and hurried.
Families hurried toward the terminal.
Business travellers dragged suitcases behind them while announcements drifted through the open doors every few minutes.
Leo pulled into departures, eyes searching around the airport he'd already been to countless times for various reasons, though today was one of the most prominent ones.
He switched the engine off, and beside him, Vittoria stared quietly through the windscreen.
She hadn't spoken much since breakfast.
From the back seat, Gianna caught Leo's eye in the mirror before mouthing, "Has she really been like this all morning?"
Leo gave a small nod as they climbed out together and wheeled Vittoria's suitcase toward the entrance.
Neither of them tried to force conversation, mainly because there wasn't much left to say.
At the security barrier, they stopped as Leo moved forward and wrapped his arms around her.
