What happened to you? she asked. Looks like you’ve gained some weight. Few wrinkles. Blotches on your skin. I guess some folks show their age.

Yeah. I suppose, he told her. You look good. No wrinkles on you. Fit and trim, he gazed at her, lit a cigarette.

I take care of myself. No smoking or drinking.

That so? Hell, I couldn’t make it through the day without smoking and drinking, they laughed.

Some things never change. Remember when we used to get drunk and jump naked in the lake? he nodded. Those were good days. Nice nights. Making love under starlight. Not a care in the world. Just two kids.

Yeah.

Then you went off and joined the Army. You were gone. Never called. No letters.

Sorry about that.

Had to pay for the abortion on my own.

What’re you talking about?

It’s alright. It’s fine. I didn’t expect you to come home or anything. Didn’t want any money.

I had no idea.

She shrugged her shoulders. Twisted her long gray hair. Say, she said. You wanna go down to the lake? Take a dip?

He looked at her. Is that what you want?

It is. I want to be young again.

There’s no going back.