Tristan
I feel like I'm getting back to my old self for the first time in a few weeks. Without my father's pressure, Gina's concern, the agony of losing Carley, or the dread that she might never love me again. Every time Carley laughs, all the guilt I have been feeling gradually becomes lessened. 'Look what God gave her', starts to play over the speakers and everyone starts to pair up. Maria starts to move out of the way, clearly not sure who to dance with, but she is quickly grabbed by one of the men, spinning her around in circles before pulling her in close. She laughs as he dips her, and I am glad to see that she doesn't try to push him away. She needs to let go as much as we do.
A man walks up to Carley, holding out his hand. "Hell, no. I didn't spend five years looking for you onl
