They found a small café nearby and sat down to talk. The years melted away as they caught up on each other's lives. James told Sophie about his writing career, and Sophie shared stories from her life as a doctor.
But as the conversation deepened, they couldn't ignore the elephant in the room—their past.
"I've missed you, James," Sophie admitted, her voice trembling. "Every day, I wondered how you were doing."
James reached across the table and took her hand. "I've missed you too, Sophie. More than words can express."
There was a moment of silence, and then Sophie spoke again. "Do you think… we can start over?"
James felt his heart swell with hope. "I'd like that, Sophie. More than anything."