Last night, just saying goodbye.

Well, Vienna, I guess this is it. We had some good times, but we knew it couldn't really last. Oh, come now, Vienna. You knew this day would come. It was just for the season, I was upfront with you from the beginning! Yes, you were very charming. Yes, you were the perfect gentleman. I know, I know, believe me. I love you too, Vienna, but...just....like a best friend, or a crazy old uncle that I visit on weekends who tells me daring tales of his adventures in the West Indies!

No, I know you're not my crazy old uncle. I'm sorry, perhaps that was an uncaring thing to say. But you know nothing you can say will change my plans, Vienna. You see, I'm in love.

Yes with someone else, and he's waiting for me.

Yes, he's charming. Even more charming than all of your Christmas Markets combined. Yes, and handsome. More handsome than any of your Hapsburgs or your palaces. Oh, yes, very classy. Classier than the Stadt Oper and not nearly as snooty.

Yes he's very good to me. I promise.

Vienna, you know I could never forget you! All of our smokey nights in cafés and bars filled with music. All of the nights we spent curled up on an old couch watching B movies with our friends!

Yes, these last few days have been magical, and I'll never forget them. Laughing out loud watching the old, black and white movies starring Carey Grant playing at the Film Museum, walking briskly through the December elements and admiring the Christmas lights adorning the buildings on every block.

You've got European charm, Vienna, but my heart is in America. Of course, I'll leave a bit of myself with you as well. Someday I'll come back for it, I promise. This isn't goodbye forever, just for now.

Yes, you can come with me to the airport in the morning if you'd like. But I won't kiss you at the gate! Ok, well, maybe a little one. On the cheek. But don't hold your breath.

Well, I guess I'll see you in the morning then. Yes, goodnight.

Oh...and Vienna, I...I'll miss you.

Bis Morgen. Tschuss.