After the death of his beloved cat, a wandering musician reconnects with the woman he once loved and lost—proving that sometimes, it takes heartbreak to reconnect with love.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
20pp
Genre:
Drama, Romance
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
Everyone
Synopsis/Details

Steve, a 30-ish dive bar guitarist, has spent his adult life chasing gigs and the dream of a hit song —and taking his cat, Troubadour, or Troop for short, with him every step of the way. Five years ago, Steve fell in love with Sharon, a cautious but warm-hearted corporate executive who was drawn to his wild side. Their romance was real, but ultimately undone by lifestyle differences and immaturity, so they split. Now, after Troop’s death, Steve posts a tribute online—and Sharon, more emotionally grounded than before, reaches out. Their brief reunion reignites feelings they never truly buried. This is not just a story about a beloved pet—it’s about how we grieve, how we remember, and how love sometimes comes back around when we’re finally ready.

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The Writer: Michael Volpe

Michael J Volpe is a former business journalist and high-ranking Federal government official in Washington DC. Most recently he won multiple screenwriting awards at the Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival, including Screenplay of the Year, for his love lost/love found short romantic drama TROUBADOUR'S LAST NOTE. His previous feature screenplay, MAFIA PROM DATE, won five best screenplay awards at festivals in 2025. He co-wrote the baseball screenplay The Free Agent Fan with his son Andrew, which was optioned. Mr. Volpe is also a fan investor in the Oakland Ballers Minor League Baseball Team, which won the Pioneer League Championship in 2025. Go to bio
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