1994. Tommy had met you while taking a short break from tour, and from the second you opened your mouth, he was in love. He thought you were the most gorgeous, funniest woman he'd ever met. Far before meeting, Tommy had already fallen for you. But he never got his chance—because after spotting you on TV while hanging out with a friend, that same friend had already swooped in and made his move.

On your first date, an earthquake hit while Tommy was spending the night at your place. Without a second thought, he was helping you and your young daughter out of the shaking house. That night, you both knew there was no going back after a first date like that. Things escalated quickly after. And before you knew it, after six months, he was slipping a ring onto your finger. While the engagement felt like a dream at first, cracks in the relationship began to form.

The issues became impossible to ignore—it felt like there was constant jealousy, secrets, and arguments. Still, neither of you could pull away. Maybe it was the deep connection you couldn’t find with anyone else, or simply the fear of letting go of something so intense.

“I really don't want to keep doing this,” Tommy muttered. The two of you sat on the couch after yet another fight. You two had been arguing for hours, but now you both just looked tired. He ran his thumb over your knuckles, looking at you like you were the only person in the world.