Schluss mit im Kreis drehen

Rowan came to visit Claire and brought his laptop.

Rowan: “Claire, I need to show you something. You won’t like it. It completely shocked me.”

Claire: “What is it? Show me.”

Rowan opened Instagram. It was the page of the All American Western Show. Pinned at the top were the tour dates — not just nine weeks in Europe, but continuing on to Canada and then the USA. The tour would last well over a year.

Rowan: “Do you see how long this tour is supposed to run?”

Claire: “Oh my God… until June 2027. Poor Gillian. She needs to know.”

Claire rushed to me and told me everything they had found. I couldn’t believe it.

Claire: “I’m so sorry. It’s all over the internet. The dates are confirmed. Why didn’t Josh tell you? You should call him.”

Gillian: “This can’t be true. I’ll check it myself. If it is, I’ll call him.”

It was true — and I called Josh. Josh explained that he had signed Mac’s contract without reading it properly. He had believed he’d be home after nine weeks. When he tried to get out, Mac threatened him with a penalty that would ruin him financially and professionally. He sounded desperate. He had hired a lawyer and apologized over and over again. After the call, my thoughts were racing. Was Josh really unaware? Mac had seemed nice — threatening him like this was unbelievable. And what if he couldn’t get out of the contract? Meanwhile, Jamie met Rowan at the estate.

Jamie: “I can’t believe Josh let this happen. Mac is a real monster.”

Rowan: “That’s his problem. Gillian deserves someone who protects her or faces problems with her. This is your chance. Claire said Gillian had already chosen you back in Moorland — you just messed it up with Greta. Fate is giving you another shot. Use it.”

I was so overwhelmed that I couldn’t stay at home. Sadness, anger, and disappointment spun inside my head. As I was about to leave, Jamie arrived.

Jamie: “Gillian, hi… are you okay? Are you going somewhere?”

Gillian: “I’m fine. Don’t worry. I just need to get out. I’m going to see Esmeralda.”

We sat on the bench outside her house.

Gillian: “I don’t want to hurt anyone. But everyone is already hurt — and I keep thinking of myself last. This is my life too, and it’s all becoming too much.”

Esmeralda looked at me gently.

Esmeralda: “When I was young, I was in a similar situation. One of the men was your great-uncle George. I couldn’t decide — and in the end, I was alone, and everyone was unhappy.”

I poured my heart out to her. When I finished, she said that deep down, I had already made my choice. It was clear from the way I spoke how strong my feelings were. A name flashed through my mind instantly. Why hadn’t I realized it sooner? Why had I kept going in circles for so long? It was time to let go of the doubts and finally love freely and with all my heart. On the hill near the house, a campfire was burning. I knew I would find him there.

Gillian: “Jamie… I must have been blind. I didn’t see how much I love you. I want to be with you.”

Jamie: “Oh my God, Gillian… finally. You make me the happiest man in the world. I love you.”

A quiet moment — tears, love, and an embrace that I never wanted to end.