I looked down for a moment before meeting her eyes through the screen.
“Now,” I said slowly, “we make new memories. Together. No promises, though. I still love Jessica. I’ll be there for you—especially Caleb. He deserves to know his father. But I might never be ready to return to my old life.”
She smiled gently.
“Memories are good enough for me, Lewis.”
I don’t know what the future holds for us.
But I do know this: life can change in an instant.
This past year has taught me that unpredictability isn’t something to fear—it’s something to accept.
I’m learning to trust my instincts, even when the path ahead feels uncertain.
They keep reminding me to move forward, because the present moment is the only one I truly have.
Emily and Caleb are part of my story, whether I remember every detail or not.
Jessica is part of my life now, and the kindness she has shown through all of this has revealed what love can look like in its own way.
I may never recover every memory.
But I’ve decided that doesn’t matter as much as what I choose to build today.
New memories.
New connections.
New choices.
And maybe—just maybe—that’s enough.
