We both decided it would be best to put that part of our relationship behind us. It's saddening, yes, but part of being forgiven was coming to terms with everything that had happened. She just wanted to see me happy again, and from watching over me these years, saw that you were someone who could "balance me out", I believe is how she phrased it.

[ He dips the one leg back under the water and lifts the other. ]

And you certainly are my polar opposite.