A Reunion With the Past, No Regrets

The day my students got into a fight, I ran into Nora Hayes, my ex from ten years ago.

The girl involved in the scuffle was wiping her tears, calling her Mom.

Nora froze the moment she saw me, taking a long moment before remembering to apologize.

"Mr. Brooks, I'm so sorry for causing you trouble."

I kept everything strictly professional, settling the compensation details by the book.

When it was over, she lingered behind everyone else, looking like she had something to say.

"I remember you