“I’ve known her half my life.”

“But ... “

“Don’t ‘But’ me. You left.”

“I had to.”

“You chose to. Just like you chose to lie to us. To me.”

“I know.”

“Look. Jen’s ... She’s never been to outer space. She’s a counselor at a highschool, the same one we went to when we were kids. Her family lives nearby. They like me. Jen’s normal. It’s been a long time since I had normal.”

“I just wanted ... “

“What? Things to go back to how they were? Not gonna happen. I got past you. I moved on.”

“I ... I hope you’re happy.”

“Liar.”