JOHN’s jaw drops while listening to Lucian's story. He was so stunned that he couldn't even drink the beer he was holding. He could see his friend was deeply hurt by the turn of events.

“Who would have thought this is how their story ends?” John said to himself.

“You should be happy for her. She’s married and was about to have a child.” He commented in a low voice.

“You don’t understand, John. That should be me. If I found where she was institutionalized. If I stayed in the hospital when he got shot. If I have explained myself to her or if I answered her calls when she...