Goodbye, Mr. Regret

"Herbert, my parents wanted me to thank you for helping me recover my speech. They'd love to have you over for dinner. Do you have any free time coming up?”

Today was the premiere of Jessica's film, and with how well it was bound to do, she and her creative team would probably be busy with events for the next day or two.

Not wanting to interfere with her schedule, Herbert replied, "I'm actually on a break right now-completely free. Just let me know whenever your family's available, and I'll be there."

"Okay. My grandpa's in the hospital right now, so things are a bit hectic at home. Once he's discharged, I'll reach out."

"Oh, by the way-—are you going to the premiere today? I saw on the news that it's at three this afternoon, at the outdoor plaza near the amusement park."

Jessica's eyes sparkled with warmth as she smiled. "Would you like to come? If you want, I'll ask Carlisle to save us a couple of seats up front."

"Absolutely!"

If she said "a couple of seats," that meant she'd be there too. No way he'd miss it.

Jessica messaged Carlisle to reserve two seats for them.

the Zimmerman Mansion Memorial Hall, Jessica asked

and walked in

bustling with visitors. Tour guides led groups from one exhibit

marveled at the

people

that Jessica, the screenwriter from that

of the movie's scenes have

can one person be so talented at both writing and

leaned in

in the crowd, didn't dare get too close. He heard the tourists praising

just how remarkable she was. He'd missed out on so much. Even as a

him feel unworthy to approach her. Watching Herbert lean in to speak to her, Timothy's hands curled into tight

tour of the memorial, Jessica and Herbert hopped back on their bikes and continued riding. Only then did

exploring, eventually riding into a newly opened area of the park. The place was still under