THE RECONCILIATION

Gerald drove away from the hall, feeling numb and empty. He didn't know where he was going, or what he was doing. He just wanted to get away from everything and everyone. He drove for a long time, until he reached a park. He parked his car and got out. He walked around the park, trying to clear his mind.

He thought about Hazel, and everything that had happened. He thought about their relationship, and their future. He still loved her, but he also felt hurt by her. He wanted to forgive her, but he also wanted to forget about everything that she had done.

He didn't know what to do or say. He didn't know how to feel or think. He felt lost and confused. He sat down on a bench and looked at the sky. He wished he could find an answer. He wished he could find a way. He closed his eyes and sighed, not noticing the woman who was sitting next to him at the other side.

He didn't notice that it was Hazel.

Hazel had followed Gerald from the hall, hoping to talk to him. She ha