By some strange chance, maybe I’ll run into you someday. Could be our paths will cross, he said to her. What would you do if you saw me? he softly spoke through the phone. There was silence. Neither said anything. They could hear each other breathing.

I don’t know what I’d do, she said. Maybe I would jump in your arms. Maybe run away from you, she said. You never know. Never tell how these things work out.

We were together a long time. That’s gotta count for something.

We screwed it all up, she said. Me, lying all the time. You, always drunk. It’s hard to say. Part of me misses you. And then part of me is glad it’s over, she said.

It’s been a long time. Haven’t seen you in twenty years. I’ll bet you’ve changed, he told her. We all do. Lose some hair. A belly. Sore hips when we walk. People change over time. You and I are no different.

I’m still thin, she said. Too thin, maybe. My hair is turning gray. Still long. You? How have you changed?

Fat and bald, he laughed. I wear a hat to cover my head. I stopped drinking.

That’s great. Can you tell a difference?

I’ve been sober now for nine years….I’m miserable.

Really?

Yeah.

Sorry.

I’m homesick.