Reunion Re-Percussions
Epilogue – August
I feel the warmth of the sun as I step out of the car, and I smile. It's a beautiful day for a reunion.
Ironically, my family sits at the very same table we sat at for the very first reunion we came to. It's hard to believe that was three years ago. I sit down, and immediately turn my headphones on to this year's marching band show – Superstar. I take out Tetris, too, but it's hard to concentrate, because I'm waiting for someone. Take one guess who.
About half an hour later, a shadow passes over me. I turn around, and smile.
"Hi," says James. "Who are you?" I beam, and decide to play along.
"Tara." I reply, and glance at his name tag, which reads Matt. Of course. "And according to your name tag, you're my brother." He laughs.
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
"Actually, I do."
"Oh, really?"
"Yup. He's very handsome, and he plays the drums." We both laugh, and break the charade. He hugs me, and I feel content.
"Let's go for a walk," he says.
"Alright."
He puts his arm around my shoulders as we set off into the park. The safe, comforting feeling returns and I smile. This is the way it should be.
The End