Bobby was sitting in a cafe with Gwen, who was being unusually quiet while listening to him get the whole story out.
"It just... it just wasn't working," he finished softly.
Gwen reached over and touched his hand gently. "Sometimes it doesn't work, it's nothing to feel bad about. Sometimes it just isn't right."
"But I thought... I don't know... that it was." Bobby shrugged.
"I think," she began. "It's hard. Understatement, I know, but sometimes couples need time apart to evaluate if it's really right for them. I mean, Mordred and I had plenty of time apart before we realised what we wanted and how to make it work. And maybe that's what you and Julie need."
"What if... what if I don't want to go back?" Bobby asked.
"Then that's what's meant to happen right now," Gwen answered simply. "I'm not telling you to go back or stay away, I just want you to do what is best for you, because I promise you, if you go back in unhappy, it's going to affect you for the rest of your life. And worse, it'll mess up your kids. Kids can see if their parents don't love each other."
Bobby was quiet for a long moment. "I guess you're right."
"You guess? I am!" Gwen smiled. "Just... promise me you'll look after yourself for once, please? I've watched you people please for as long as I've known you. Just be selfish this time. It's alright to be selfish once in awhile."
He nodded. "Thank you."
"Anytime."