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They are alone beneath the shadow of a walnut tree, their partners too busy watching Farley's namesake's do somersaults to join them. Alexis wraps her gooseflesh-covered arms around her torso and says, "We searched for you."

"I'm sure," Farley agrees. He doesn't doubt Alexis, she was a good mate, once upon a time.

Alexis looks to their loved ones. "But… Life happened."

"You don't have to apologize," Farley says. "I understand."

Alexis stares back, dubious.

Farley lifts a disease-scarred hand, showing off his wedding ring. "Life happened to me too, you know."

This is the end!

How'd you guys enjoy this little experiment as a whole?