I’m sorry I didn’t bring the pastry you like from the airport café.

I’m sorry I ignored your message about the cat while I was in the elevator.

Sorry I didn’t say sorry sooner; I should’ve stepped away from the press area.

I’m sorry I left the door unlocked at home when I got called into the office.

I’m sorry I forgot to send the photo you wanted of the meeting room.

I’m sorry I missed your text about picking up milk; that was careless.

Sorry I didn’t reschedule the call to a quieter corner of the hall.

I’m sorry I was distracted by slides when you were telling me about your day.

Sorry I forgot to bring the book you mentioned from the hotel lobby.

I’m sorry I didn’t ask how you were after I landed and went straight to work.

Sorry I didn’t tell you I’d be delayed because my meeting ran long.

I’m sorry I left you a short voicemail instead of talking properly.

Sorry I missed saying I love you before the plane doors closed.

I’m sorry I checked work emails during our video call and it showed.

Sorry I didn’t notice your message about the kettle until this morning.

I’m sorry I promised to order room service and didn’t follow through.

Sorry I was curt in that email I sent while standing at the gate.

I’m sorry I let the work call take priority over our agreed call time.

Sorry I forgot to pick up the postcard you wanted from the venue shop.

I’m sorry I made you wait for a text reply while I was in the press room.

Sorry I didn’t tell you the talk would run over and mess up our plans.

I’m sorry I brushed off your question about the kids when I was boarding.

Sorry I left the charger unplugged at the hotel and cut our call short.

I’m sorry I missed your joke in that group chat; I wasn’t focusing.

I’m sorry I sounded distracted during our text, I should have paid attention.

Sorry I promised to send the photo of the conference badge and forgot.

I’m sorry for cancelling our video call while I was in a loud gate area.

Sorry I didn’t ask how your day was before jumping into work updates.

I’m sorry I left my headphones in the hotel room and missed your voicemail.

Sorry I snapped about the suitcase; I was tired and that’s on me.

I’m sorry the meeting ran late and I couldn’t make dinner with you.

I’m sorry I missed your message in the airport lounge, I should’ve replied sooner.

Sorry I promised to FaceTime after the event and then didn’t.

Sorry I cancelled our dinner plans because of one last interview.

Sorry I sounded rushed on the phone from the conference corridor.

Sorry I didn’t say goodnight before the flight took off.

I’m sorry for falling asleep on the couch during our call.

Sneak a nap before your flight; you'll need the energy for the trouble I'm planning.

If you spot a fountain, toss a coin and make a selfish wish about tonight.

Reserve a seat on the plane with an empty lap next to you; I'll take it.