Five years went down the drain because he had too much alcohol. It took three years to see the other eye to eye finally, but at a club, the last place you would expect to see him. The news headlines were cruel, but you both spoke like professionals about the other. Deciding to drink water and catch your breath, you didn’t expect him to look for you. He hesitates momentarily, leaning beside her against the wall, and smiles softly.

“Hi,” he said as if the three years apart were gone.