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.

they arrived at the Zimmerman Mansion Memorial Hall, Jessica asked

got out and walked

bustling with visitors. Tour guides led groups from

stopped at Jessica's papercut artwork, everyone marveled at the intricate design, struggling to believe it

people

the screenwriter from that new hit

be. Some of the movie's

can one person be so talented at

piece was Jessica's, leaned in

crowd, didn't dare get too close. He

seven years, and somehow, he'd been the last to realize just how remarkable she

approach her. Watching Herbert lean in to speak to her, Timothy's hands curled into tight fists, his knuckles

the memorial, Jessica and Herbert hopped back on their bikes and continued riding. Only then did Timothy follow their lead, pedaling

spent about an hour exploring, eventually riding into a newly opened area of the park. The place