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James stares, mouth open, at the vision walking along the beach toward him.It has to be the sun, he thinks, playing tricks with his mind.He closes his eyes, counts to ten, then opens them again.The vision remains; coming closer.“Hello, James.”The familiar husky tones swirl around him on the ocean breeze.“Was it your choice?” he asks.Both know what he means.“No. But this is,” Olivia answers. “I’ve missed you.”“Missed you, too.”They move as one into each other’s arms. Their first kiss apology and affirmation rolled into one.Hearts mend.Life begins anew.