Dave was weakened by Maggie's question. It has hurt to hear the truth. However, that's the problem. The truth tastes bitter to the tongue; the truth may not have a good ending, and the truth might sting the ears, but it can not be changed.

"Why are you doing this?" he asked with a weakened tone. "Why are you asking this at this point?" He was greatly disturbed.

"Well, that says it all; you can not give me back all my wasted years," she said.

"Yes, I can not give you back your wasted years, but I can make a difference in your future," he replied.

He watched as she...