Miss You Already 2015

As childhood friends, Milly and Jess shared a deep and enduring connection, filled with a plethora of memories that defined their teenage years. As they stepped into adulthood, their lives took different directions; Milly found herself entrenched in a comfortable life with her rockstar husband, Kit, while Jess pursued her passion for environmental activism and committed herself to her partner, Jago.

Years down the line, when the demands of her blooming career and young family begin to overwhelm her, Milly faces an unwelcome reality: a breast cancer diagnosis. Initially hesitant to share this news with Kit, she ultimately reaches out to Jess, confiding in her as she embarks on the taxing road of chemotherapy. During this trying time, the two friends find comfort in humor, yet Jess is confronted with her own struggles regarding fertility, delaying IVF treatments with Jago as she grapples with the prospect of bringing a child into a world where her dearest friend is battling for her life.

On the very night when Jess discovers she is pregnant, Milly receives devastating news: despite her positive response to chemotherapy, she’s going to need a double mastectomy. Struggling with feelings of self-doubt and insecurity about her appearance post-surgery, she shares her fears with Jess, who reassures her that true beauty transcends the physical.

As Milly adapts to her new reality, Jess wrestles with the urgency of disclosing her significant life changes to her friend. Adding pressure is Jago’s forthcoming departure to work on an oil rig, essential for their IVF plans. Simultaneously, Kit’s efforts to reignite their romantic spark make Milly feel even more isolated and distant from him.

In a crucial moment, the chasm between Milly and Kit reaches a critical point during a surprise birthday party he organizes for her. Feeling overwhelmed and trapped, Milly discreetly leaves with Jess, claiming they are off to explore the picturesque moors of West Yorkshire, a celebrated locale known to have inspired the Brontë sisters. In truth, Milly’s motivation is to seek out Ace, an alluring barman who piqued her interest after her surgery.

Jess soon discovers Milly’s deception, leading to a fierce confrontation, after which she exits in a rush, only to experience a fall that becomes symbolic of her own chaotic journey toward motherhood, all while struggling to keep her pregnancy a secret from Milly.

As time goes by, Milly and Jess face their respective storms in isolation. Unbeknownst to Milly, although her breast cancer is in remission, it has begun to metastasize, quietly taking hold of her brain. At the same time, Jess is made aware of the severe implications of her fall on the treacherous moors that have triggered her high-risk pregnancy. The weight of their intertwined fates intensifies when Milly reaches out to Jess, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation. In this moment, Jess discloses her pregnancy and the harrowing events that transpired during her fall. She also bravely reveals her affair with Kit, who, though heartbroken, realizes the necessity of connecting deeply with Milly as their time together shrinks.

As reality dawns on them, Milly confronts a heartbreaking future. With unwavering resolve, she shares the truth of her condition with her children and eventually enters hospice care. There, she vows to hold on until after Jess gives birth to her first child.

When Jess unexpectedly goes into labor, Jago is still working on the oil rig. With Kit’s hesitations aside, Milly’s mother, Miranda, facilitates a way for Milly to sneak out of the hospice and witness the birth of her grandchild. However, tragedy strikes just days later when Milly passes away, leaving Jess to navigate her grief surrounded by love.

In the years that follow, Jess finds herself pregnant again as their two families unite for a joyful lunch. As she reflects on the indelible void left by her friend’s departure, she begins to see a glimmer of Milly’s spirit in her own child, reminding her that some bonds are simply irreplaceable.