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Look at you. What happened to you?
I look at myself every day. I don't need someone to tell me to.
Life has its way of changing people; it has changed you.
People may have a way of changing people. Sometimes it's up to you.
Do you think you haven't changed?
Do you think you're the same?
This isn't about me, it's about you.
So am I not to ask questions, too?
Ah, you find this amusing. I see.
No, we are quick to point fingers when we should look internally.
I see what you're trying to do.
I am not trying to do anything. This is about me and you.
I remember our first date. You were the one who taught me to skate.
I remember it, too. Your father was mad I brought you home late.
What happened to us—being together felt good.
You're forgetting that your parents wouldn't let you marry a man from the hood.
I didn't care what they said, I wanted a life with you.
You did care because you chose to leave when I told you not to.
What did you expect me to do?
To stand up for me, to stay because I told you I loved you.
So why did you come back after all this time?
The same reason you did. I missed home. A part of me missed you, too.
I am sorry I didn't stay.
I understand. Your children are beautiful, by the way.
I thought you'd come after me. I did try to wait.
I loved you enough to know that another man would be a better mate.
I know you didn't want children.
And I knew having them would make you happy.
You made me happy.
I couldn't let you sacrifice that for me.
I had hoped that I would see you again. I am surprised it became a reality.
I had hoped that if I did, I'd let you know I loved you enough to give you up so you could have a family.
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