Joseph was in the Navy, and knew that one day he would be called back to sea. Although his time left in the Navy was short, he never took his mind fro... his duties. In many ways he loved Emily, but the love he felt for a career seem to be more. She knew how he felt for she too had served her country in prior years and had wished she never left. Joseph spent many hours with Emily, the two sharing stories of their lives, and hopes of their future together. Emily believed everything Joseph told. Jake had agreed to call a few of the friends he and Ellie had shared while Alec began searching online for people who had previously been connected to her. Something was fishy about the whole encounter with her. Why had she changed so much? Why did she look so afraid? Why had she been determined to convince them that she wasn’t his old flame? Why would she leave rather than face him? That last question hurt to ask. Jake had been right all those years. He had known immediately that Ellie was the. Again, I did what he asked without hesitation. Once I was done, he asked if I was sure that I was done and happy with my selection, to which I answered a hesitant yes, since it sounded like a trick question. After a short pause, he asked if I was wearing any underwear. The realization hit me that it was a trick question since I was wearing both a bra and thong. I looked at him and with shame said that I did. He didnt seem to displeased and told me to lay it out as well then. I was not exactly. It hurts too much." I started crying again. I felt foolish and immature but I guess, when we really hurt, we return to our childhood and that immaturity.The person said, "Then don't look up because she's here." I looked up and over at her next to me. She said, "Brad, don't shut me out. At least let me say that I'm sorry. I really hope you will forgive me and hold me again."I looked at her tear-streaked face. She said, "Brad, I did something really stupid. I left you when 'we' should have left.