At 17, John and Lucy, inseparable first loves, vowed to reunite at 65 on a park bench if life parted them. Decades later, John, now divorced with grandkids, returned, hopeful. Instead, Arthur, Lucy’s husband, awaited, sent to end the pact. Then Lucy appeared, determined to honor it. At a café, they reminisced, finding closure, not romance. A week later, Arthur invited John to a barbecue where Lucy introduced him to Grace, a kind widow. John and Grace
connected, their bond growing into steady love. Surprisingly, John, Grace, Lucy, and Arthur became friends. On a beach trip, Lucy urged John not to cling to the past. Watching Grace approach with a seashell, John felt peace, realizing Lucy was his begin
