I don't know that we can find reconciliation, at least not by being in the same room. She called me, once, after a few years had passed and my ship was in a sort of life-or-death situation. She said she was glad I survived. I guess that's about as much as I can hope for, from her. And to be honest that's enough.

( he sighs and leans back, but when he continues it's almost with a smile. )

I don't know if I'm the sorta person who's ever just gonna be happy. But I like my life, most days.