Part 2 Epilogue
2 months later Zach is sitting alone in front of a grave, crying silently. John & Amy walk up to him & each of them sit down, John on his left, Amy on his right. "Tttt--thankkks ff-for being here.", Zach stutters through sobs. As they look at the grave, the headstone on it reads, "Kristen M. & Ashley S., friends & lovers 'til the end." John says softly, "It's ok man, it's what friends are for.", Amy states, "I know we didn't know them that well Zach, but they meant a lot to you. We want to be here.". Each of them hold Zach's hand as he weeps the loss of his oldest friends.
They sit together for a hour before Zach finally begins to calm down. John asks, "Are you gonna be ok buddy?", Zach nods softly & John says, "I'm gonna start the car you guys.". John lets go & walks to the parking lot, leaving Zach & Amy alone.
"Zach? Can I ask you a question?", Amy inquires. Zach nods softly & looks at Amy sadly. She thinks to herself, "Maybe I shouldn't....After all he did lose....I might as well do it now, don't know when I'll get another chance. Besides, it might help take his mind off it.". Amy asks, "Zach, how could you let me go so easily?". Zach wipes away his tears & answers, "I care about ya Amy, & I know you, probably better than ya think. I know ya care about me too, probably even love me on some level. It isn't the level ya love John on though, could never hope for it to be. If I tried, I'd probably ruin my friendships with both of ya, & even if by some chance ya did pick me, you'd be settling for 2nd best. In reality, that's all I am to ya, your 2nd choice. Ya don't deserve that & neither do I, so I let ya go.". Amy kisses Zach softly on the cheek & whispers, "Thank you Zach, for everything. I know you'll find love someday, you're an amazing guy. Anyone would be lucky to have you. We'll be waiting for you when you're ready.". Amy gets up & goes to the car.
Even though Amy doesn't know it, Zach sits alone, his heart shattered.
