Christmas is the season of second chances.

I’m not the same guy I was growing up, but I have some apologies to make for being him.

My fifteen-year high school reunion reminds me of my biggest regret.

Walking away from the love of my life to chase my career.

By doing so, I fell in love with another woman, had a little boy, and life mended itself.

Until my wife passed away.

Love can suck it. I’m not interested anymore.

And yet the minute I see my childhood sweetheart at our reunion, the ice melts inside my chest.

But she hates my guts for leaving her without a goodbye when we were kids, and I can’t blame her.

An unexpected chain of events has her in an accident and without her memory for a short time.

As much as I hate myself for doing it, I tell her she watches my son and works for me.

I just need time to help her remember how much we loved each other.

It’s not right, but she’s always been mine.

I can’t keep up the lie forever, but before I reveal what I’ve done, maybe she’ll see the man I am today.

Different. Strong. Completely in love with her.

Or maybe she’ll recognize the truth.

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